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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CHRIS WELLBORN, (214) 309-4007
DAL-TILE REPORTS RECORD RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FOR 2001
DALLAS, JANUARY 21-- Dal-Tile International Inc. (NYSE: DTL) today announced
record sales and profits for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2001. For the
fourth quarter, sales increased $21.6 million, or 9.4 percent, to $250.8
million versus $229.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2000. On a pro forma
- - fully taxed basis, net income for the fourth quarter increased $5.2
million, or 31.1 percent, versus the fourth quarter of 2000 to $21.9 million,
or $0.37 per share. Pro-forma net income excludes a $1.6 million
extraordinary item, net of tax, related to the fourth quarter restructuring
of the company's debt facilities.
For the year, sales increased $76.6 million, or 8.0 percent, to $1.0 billion
compared to $952.2 million in fiscal year 2000. On a pro forma - fully taxed
basis, net income for the year increased $13.3 million, or 20.3 percent, over
the prior year to $78.9 million, or $1.35 per share. Sales increased across
all product segments driven primarily by growth of the residential business.
Sales through company-operated sales centers increased 9.5 percent versus
last year, while American Olean distributor sales were up 5.0 percent and
Home Center sales were up 3.9 percent. Gross margins declined 80 basis points
due mainly to product mix and declining prices for floor tile. However, this
decline was more than offset by reductions in selling, general and
administrative expense and transportation cost. Profit margin before tax
increased 130 basis points to 12.5 percent due to lower operating costs and
decreased interest expense achieved through a $94.7 million reduction in debt.
"We are very proud to have reached the $1 billion sales milestone, especially
during a time of such economic uncertainty," said Jacques Sardas, president,
chairman and CEO. "Since 1997 we have been increasing shareholder value by
reducing our debt by over $320 million, achieving a debt to capital ratio of
45 percent, and accumulating 15 consecutive quarters of increased sales and
profits. We have made great strides in meeting these objectives and now we
are looking forward to new and exciting growth opportunities with our
proposed merger with Mohawk Industries, Inc.," added Mr. Sardas.
Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic
tile in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Headquartered
in Dallas, Texas, the company has approximately 7,800 employees at its
facilities in North America.
The company sells its products, marketed under the brand names Daltile(R) and
American Olean(R) through a network of company-operated sales centers,
independent distributors and leading retail home centers
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nationwide. Dal-Tile's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol DTL. Additional information on the company and its products is
available on the Worldwide Web at http://www.daltile.com.
DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Note: SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM
ACT OF 1995: CERTAIN OF THE STATEMENTS IN THIS PRESS RELEASE, PARTICULARLY
THOSE ANTICIPATING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS PROSPECTS, GROWTH
AND OPERATING STRATEGIES, NEW PRODUCTS AND SIMILAR MATTERS, CONSTITUTE
"FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS". FOR THOSE STATEMENTS, DAL-TILE CLAIMS THE
PROTECTION OF THE SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. THE STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON
ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN ITS SALES GROWTH AND
GROSS MARGINS AND TO CONTROL COSTS AND ON ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE ECONOMY. THESE STATEMENTS ARE BASED LARGELY ON THE
COMPANY'S EXPECTATIONS AND ARE SUBJECT TO A NUMBER OF RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES,
AND OTHER FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM
THOSE EXPRESSED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SUCH FACTORS INCLUDE,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE PRESSURES AND CHANGING ECONOMIC
CONDITIONS ON THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS AND ITS DEPENDENCE ON RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY, THE FACT THAT THE COMPANY IS HIGHLY
LEVERAGED, RELIANCE ON THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS, INCREASES IN PRICES OF RAW
MATERIALS AND ENERGY, CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS, OTHER FACTORS RELATING TO THE
COMPANY'S FOREIGN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS, THE IMPACT OF PENDING REDUCTIONS
IN TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS DUTIES, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, CONDITIONS
IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS RELEVANT TO THE PROPOSED MERGER OF THE COMPANY AND
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC., THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF THE COMPANY AND MOHAWK
INDUSTRIES, INC., AND THE RISK FACTORS OR UNCERTAINTIES LISTED FROM TIME TO
TIME IN DAL-TILE'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
-- FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW --
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DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2001 AND DECEMBER 29, 2000
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
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DECEMBER 28, DECEMBER 29, DECEMBER 28, DECEMBER 29,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales $250,808 $229,210 $1,028,794 $952,156
Cost of goods sold 135,552 121,050 546,345 497,933
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Gross profit 115,256 108,160 482,449 454,223
Expenses:
Transportation 16,292 16,117 67,919 64,549
Selling, general and administrative 59,131 56,356 259,797 247,099
Amortization of intangibles 1,378 1,378 5,512 5,512
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Total expenses 76,801 73,851 333,228 317,160
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Operating income 38,455 34,309 149,221 137,063
Interest expense, net 4,452 6,896 21,448 29,998
Other income (expense) 1,550 (336) 521 (444)
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Income before income taxes 35,553 27,077 128,294 106,621
Income tax provision 13,688 869 49,393 5,864
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Income before extraordinary item 21,865 26,208 78,901 100,757
Extraordinary item, net of tax 1,566 - 1,566 -
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Net income $20,299 $26,208 $77,335 $100,757
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*Pro forma net income $21,865 $16,652 $78,901 $65,572
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net income per common share $0.34 $0.47 $1.33 $1.82
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*Pro forma net income per common share $0.37 $0.30 $1.35 $1.18
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Average shares
59,063 56,322 58,341 55,396
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*Pro forma net income assumes an effective tax rate of 38.5 percent and
excludes a $1.6 million extraordinary item, net of tax, related to the
fourth quarter 2001 restructuring of the company's debt facilities.
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DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
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December 28, December 29,
2001 2000
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ASSETS
Trade accounts receivable $ 112,629 $ 104,352
Inventories 149,679 140,246
Other current assets 25,415 32,401
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Total current assets 287,723 276,999
Property, plant, and equipment, net 229,308 224,689
Other non-current assets 161,391 168,832
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Total assets $ 678,422 $ 670,520
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt $ 17,217 $ 55,761
Payables and accrued expenses 100,250 99,614
Other current liabilities 2,811 5,321
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Total current liabilities 120,278 160,696
Long-term debt 219,900 276,017
Other long-term liabilities 47,005 21,499
Stockholders' Equity 291,239 212,308
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 678,422 $ 670,520
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