EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR: Home Products International, Inc.
APPROVED BY: James R. Tennant, Chairman & CEO
Home Products International, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (773) 890-1010
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CONTACT: Investor Relations:
James Winslow, Executive VP & CFO
Home Products International, Inc.
(773) 890-1010
HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Operating results dramatically ahead of last year on increased sales and
margins
Chicago, IL, July 29, 2002 _ Home Products International, Inc. (Nasdaq
SmallCap: HOMZ), a leader in the housewares industry, today announced
financial results for the second quarter and first six months of its 2002
fiscal year.
The Company reported net earnings of $3.8 million ($0.45 per diluted
share) for the second quarter ended June 29, 2002 as compared to net
earnings a year ago of $0.8 million ($0.10 per diluted share). The 2001
result included sales and earnings from the Company's servingware product
line ("PI") which was sold in July 2001. On a pro forma basis that excludes
the 2001 earnings from PI and impact of the change in accounting for
goodwill, the 2001 second quarter result would have been a loss of $0.2
million or a loss of $0.02 per diluted share. The significantly improved
earnings were the result of higher pro forma sales and increased operating
margins. Sales in the quarter increased nearly 10% to $59.6 million from
a pro forma $54.4 million a year ago. Results for the second quarter 2002
also reflect the change in accounting for goodwill as of December 30, 2001.
Assuming the change in accounting for goodwill occurred at the beginning
of fiscal 2001, pro forma net earnings would have been improved by $0.5
million or $0.07 per diluted share.
For the six months ended June 29, 2002, the Company reported net
earnings of $5.2 million ($0.63 per diluted share) as compared to a net
loss a year ago of $3.3 million (loss of $0.45 per diluted share). The 2001
result included sales and earnings from the Company's servingware product
line ("PI") which was sold in July 2001 as well as first quarter 2001
restructuring and other charges. On a pro forma basis that excludes the
2001 earnings from PI, the restructuring and other charges and impact of
the change in accounting for goodwill, the 2001 six-month loss would have
been $0.1 million or a loss of $0.02 per diluted share. The significantly
improved earnings were the result of higher margins, reduced goodwill
amortization and lower interest expense. Sales during the six months were
down slightly to $110.6 million from pro forma sales of $111.4 million a
year ago. The sales decrease was due to the negative impact of several
customers who declared bankruptcy during 2001 and 2002, particularly Ames.
Results for fiscal 2002 also reflect the change in accounting for goodwill
as of December 30, 2001. Assuming the change in accounting for goodwill
occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2001, pro forma net earnings would have
been improved by $1.0 million or $0.14 per diluted share.
The Company reported negative cash flow during the second quarter of
$2.4 million as working capital increased to meet the seasonally higher
sales levels of the second and third quarters. The Company also noted that
total debt, net of cash, declined to $131 million from $219 million a year
ago. The significant reduction in debt was due to the net proceeds from
the 2001 sale of PI as well as positive cash flow from operations. In the
last twelve months, the Company has generated over $18 million of positive
cash flow from operations. The Company continues to be in compliance with
all of its loan covenants, and net availability under the Company's line of
credit at June 29, 2002 was $43 million.
Commenting on results, James R. Tennant, chairman and chief executive
officer, stated, "We are very pleased with our operating results which
continue to show dramatic gains year over year on both an actual and pro
forma basis. Most impressive is the quarterly sales increase of nearly
ten percent. Ultimately all of the actions we take at HPI are focused
on growing sales and profits. I am pleased that our shareholders are
benefiting from our ability to deliver a strong performance on both counts."
Mr. Tennant concluded, "As we look ahead, we still must deal with the
normal challenges that confront our industry. Today, however, we are better
prepared than ever before to both overcome the challenges and capitalize on
the opportunities."
Our second quarter conference call will take place Tuesday, July 30, 2002,
starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. CT, 8:00 a.m. MT, and 7:00
a.m. PT). Dial 1-888-515-2235 approximately ten minutes prior to conference
time.
A replay of our second quarter conference call will be available from 1:00
p.m. Eastern Time July 30, 2002 through midnight Eastern Time August 6,
2002. Dial 1-888-203-1112, then enter confirmation code 357745.
Home Products International, Inc. is an international consumer products
company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of quality diversified
housewares products. The Company sells its products to all the largest
national retailers.
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking and
concern the Company's future growth, product development, markets and
competitive position. While management will make its best efforts to be
accurate in making these forward-looking statements, any such statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual
results to vary materially. These include market risks such as increased
competition for both the Company and its end users and changes in retail
distribution channels; economic risks; financial risks such as fluctuations
in the price of raw materials, future liquidity and access to debt and
equity markets. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated,
expected or projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any such factors or to announce the results of any revision to any of the
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or
developments.
Home Products International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ in thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 29, December 29,
2002 2001
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Cash $ 501 $ 1,091
Accounts receivable, net 39,914 36,577
Inventory, net 26,183 17,043
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,372 2,275
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Current assets 67,970 56,986
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Fixed assets, net 39,456 42,631
Patents and non-compete agreements, net 1,363 1,616
Other intangibles, net 74,759 74,759
Other non-current assets 12,043 11,351
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Total assets $ 195,591 $ 187,343
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Accounts payable $ 21,277 $ 16,834
Accrued liabilities 31,667 33,916
Current maturities of long term debt 158 158
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Current liabilities 53,102 50,908
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Long term debt 131,069 130,447
Other non-current liabilities 3,233 3,168
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Long term debt and other non-current liabilities 134,302 133,615
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Stockholders' equity 8,187 2,820
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity $ 195,591 $ 187,343
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Home Products International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
($ in thousands, except share amounts)
(unaudited)
Thirteen-weeks Thirteen-weeks Twenty-six weeks Twenty-six weeks
Ended Ended ended ended
June 29, 2002 June 30, 2001 June 29, 2002 June 30, 2001
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Net sales $ 59,623 100.0% $ 65,858 100.0% $110,630 100.0% $129,984 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 44,092 74.0% 49,954 75.9% 82,326 74.4% 99,872 76.8%
Special charges, net - - - - - - 110 0.1%
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Gross profit 15,531 26.0% 15,904 24.1% 28,304 25.6% 30,002 23.1%
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Operating expenses 7,879 13.2% 8,820 13.4% 15,505 14.0% 18,119 14.0%
Amortization of
intangibles 123 0.2% 930 1.4% 253 0.2% 1,859 1.4%
Restructuring and
other charges - - - - - - 2,483 1.9%
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Operating profit 7,529 12.6% 6,154 9.3% 12,546 11.4% 7,541 5.8%
Interest (expense) (3,454) (5.8%) (5,391) (8.1%) (6,938) (6.3%) (10,870) (8.4%)
Other income (expense) (164) (0.3%) 28 0.0% (143) (0.1%) 104 0.1%
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Earnings (loss)
before income taxes 3,911 6.5% 791 1.2% 5,465 5.0% (3,225) (2.5%)
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Income tax (expense) (176) (0.3%) (31) 0.0% (300) (0.3%) (98) (0.1%)
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Net earnings (loss) $ 3,735 6.2% $ 760 1.2% $ 5,165 4.7% $ (3,323) (2.6%)
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Net earnings (loss)
per share:
Basic $0.48 $0.10 $0.67 ($0.45)
Diluted $0.45 $0.10 $0.63 ($0.45)
Number of weighted
average common
shares outstanding:
Basic 7,750,251 7,466,564 7,744,052 7,465,369
Diluted 8,212,095 7,622,711 8,161,168 7,465,369
EBITDA (excluding
one-time items) $ 10,198 17.1% $ 10,144 15.4% $ 17,772 16.1% $ 18,186 14.0%
Home Products International, Inc.
Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations
($ in thousands, except share amounts)
(unaudited)
Pro Forma Pro Forma
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Thirteen-weeks Thirteen-weeks Twenty-six weeks Twenty-six weeks
ended Ended ended Ended
June 29, 2002 June 30, 2001 June 29, 2002 June 30, 2001
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Net sales $ 59,623 100.0% $ 54,386 100.0% $110,630 100.0% $111,381 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 44,092 74.0% 42,999 79.1% 82,326 74.4% 88,261 79.2%
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Gross profit 15,531 26.0% 11,387 20.9% 28,304 25.6% 23,120 20.8%
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Operating expenses 7,879 13.2% 7,484 13.8% 15,505 14.0% 15,151 13.6%
Amortization of
intangibles 123 0.2% 160 0.3% 253 0.2% 319 0.3%
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Operating profit 7,529 12.6% 3,743 6.8% 12,546 11.4% 7,650 6.9%
Interest (expense) (3,454) (5.8%) (3,910) (7.2%) (6,938) (6.3%) (7,794) (7.0%)
Other income (expense) (164) (0.3%) 28 0.1% (143) (0.1%) 104 0.1%
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Earnings (loss)
before income taxes 3,911 6.5% (139) (0.3%) 5,465 5.0% (40) (0.0%)
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Income tax (expense) (176) (0.3%) (31) (0.1%) (300) (0.3%) (98) (0.1%)
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Net earnings (loss) $ 3,735 6.2% $ (170) (0.4%) $ 5,165 4.7% $ (138) (0.1%)
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Net earnings (loss)
per share:
Basic $0.48 ($0.02) $0.67 ($0.02)
Diluted $0.45 ($0.02) $0.63 ($0.02)
Number of weighted
average common
shares outstanding:
Basic 7,750,251 7,466,564 7,744,052 7,465,369
Diluted 8,212,095 7,622,711 8,161,168 7,465,369
EBITDA (excluding
one-time items) $ 10,198 17.1% $ 6,543 12.0% $ 17,772 16.1% $ 13,353 12.0%
The above table sets forth for the periods indicated the actual 2002 and 2001 pro forma results of operations
as well as the percentage, which the historical and pro forma items in the Statements of Operations bear to net
sales. The pro forma results of operations are presented as if the Plastics Inc. product line divestiture and
the change in accounting for goodwill had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2001. Also excluded are one-time
restructuring charges of $2,593, which were incurred during the first quarter 2001.