VALHI'S 1995 EARNINGS HIGHEST IN FIVE YEARS
DALLAS, TEXAS . . January 29, 1996 . . Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) reported
1995 net income of $68.5 million, or $.60 per share, up from net income of $11.6
million, or $.10 per share, in 1994. The Company's fourth quarter net income
was $25 million, or $.22 per share, compared to $4.7 million, or $.04 per share,
in 1994.
Operating income of $258 million in 1995 was up 36% on a 14% increase in
sales to approximately $2 billion (% comparisons to 1994 pro forma results).
Fourth quarter operating income increased 12% to $62 million while sales
increased 14% to $485 million. The Company's improved sales and earnings were
driven by higher titanium dioxide pigment (`TiO2'') prices at NL Industries.
Average TiO2 prices for the fourth quarter were 14% above last year but 1% below
the third quarter of 1995. TiO2 sales volumes in 1995 were below the record
levels of 1994 (down 7% in the fourth quarter and 3% for the full year) as
demand softened in the second half of 1995.
Record refined sugar volumes, aided by expiration of government-imposed
restrictive marketing allotments at the end of the third quarter, partially
offset the higher production costs that resulted in part from adverse weather
conditions earlier in the year. Average selling prices for medium density
fiberboard (`MDF'') generally peaked early in 1995 with increases in industry
capacity and lower demand contributing to lower MDF selling prices and operating
rates during the second half of the year.
Increased fast food promotions and costs associated with integrating
certain acquired hardware products operations diluted other operating results.
The Company's hazardous waste management business, 50%-owned Waste Control
Specialists LLC, is constructing its hazardous and toxic waste handling facility
in West Texas and expects to begin reporting revenues in 1997.
Net general expenses decreased principally due to lower environmental
remediation costs. Income taxes for the fourth quarter of 1995 include net
deferred tax benefits of $13 million resulting from changes in the U.S.-Canada
income tax treaty and NL's recognition of the future benefit of certain tax
credits due to its return to profitability.
Valhi, Inc. is a major producer of TiO2, refined sugar, MDF and other
products. The Company's 1995 results are subject to final audit.
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VALHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Three months ended December 31, 1994 and 1995
(In millions, except earnings per share)
1994 1995
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ACTUAL PRO FORMA* ACTUAL
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NET SALES
Chemicals $ - $223.8 $234.2
Refined sugar 103.4 103.4 153.5
Building products 46.9 46.9 45.8
Other 50.1 50.1 51.7
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$200.4 $424.2 $485.2
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OPERATING INCOME
Chemicals $ - $ 30.7 $ 44.3
Refined sugar 6.6 6.6 8.1
Building products 8.9 8.9 2.1
Other 9.1 9.1 7.4
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 24.6 55.3 61.9
Equity in Waste Control Specialists - - (.5)
Equity in NL Industries prior to
consolidation (*) (1.6) - -
General corporate items, net (1.7) (16.4) (4.7)
Interest expense (9.3) (30.1) (30.2)
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Income before income taxes 12.0 8.8 26.5
Income taxes 3.8 .2 1.2
Minority interest - .2 .3
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 8.2 $ 8.4 $ 25.0
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ .07 $ .07 $ .22
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[FN]
* Pro forma 1994 results assume NL Industries (the Company's chemicals
subsidiary) was consolidated during 1994.
VALHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995
(In millions, except earnings per share)
1994 1995
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ACTUAL PRO FORMA* ACTUAL
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NET SALES
Chemicals $ - $ 888.0 $1,023.9
Refined sugar 457.3 457.3 541.3
Building products 189.9 189.9 200.0
Other 185.5 185.5 195.6
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$832.7 $1,720.7 $1,960.8
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OPERATING INCOME
Chemicals $ - $ 91.9 $ 178.5
Refined sugar 31.6 31.6 26.8
Building products 36.4 36.4 25.2
Other 29.9 29.9 27.4
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 97.9 189.8 257.9
Equity in Waste Control Specialists - - (.5)
Equity in NL Industries prior to
consolidation (*) (25.1) - -
General corporate items, net (8.4) (49.3) (21.0)
Interest expense (35.3) (119.2) (126.2)
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Income before income taxes 29.1 21.3 110.2
Income taxes 9.4 9.8 41.1
Minority interest - .8 .6
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 19.7 $ 10.7 $ 68.5
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ .17 $ .09 $ .60
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[FN]
* Pro forma 1994 results assume NL Industries (the Company's chemicals
subsidiary) was consolidated during 1994.
VALHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except earnings per share)
THREE MONTHS ENDED YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
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1994* 1995 1994* 1995
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Net sales
$200.4 $485.2 $832.7 $1,960.8
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Operating income $ 24.6 $ 61.9 $ 97.9 $ 257.9
General corporate items, net (1.7) (4.7) (8.4) (21.0)
Interest expense (9.3) (30.2) (35.3) (126.2)
Equity in Waste Control Specialists - (.5) - (.5)
Equity in NL Industries prior to
consolidation (*) (1.6) - (25.1) -
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Income before income taxes 12.0 26.5 29.1 110.2
Income taxes 3.8 1.2 9.4 41.1
Minority interest - .3 - .6
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Income from continuing operations 8.2 25.0 19.7 68.5
Discontinued operations (3.5) - (8.1) -
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Net income $ 4.7 $ 25.0 $ 11.6 $ 68.5
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Income per common share:
Continuing operations $ .07 $ .22 $ .17 $ .60
Discontinued operations (.03) - (.07) -
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Net income $ .04 $ .22 $ .10 $ .60
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding 114.3 114.5 114.3 114.4
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[FN]
* NL Industries' chemicals operations, consolidated in 1995, were reported by
the equity method in 1994.