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Date: July 20, 2004 NEWS RELEASE
For Release: IMMEDIATELY
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HUBBELL INCORPORATED
584 Derby-Milford Road
P. O. Box 549
Orange, CT 06477
203-799-4100
Contact: Thomas R. Conlin
HUBBELL REPORTS STRONG
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
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ORANGE, CT. (July 20, 2004) -- Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBA, HUBB) today
reported strong results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004.
Sales for the quarter were $502.9 million or a 12% increase over sales of $449.3
million reported for the corresponding period of 2003. Net income was 30%
higher at $31.4 million and earnings per share increased by 28% to $.51 as
compared to $24.2 million and $.40, respectively, reported in the prior year.
Profit results in both periods included expenses under the company's continuing
restructuring programs of $10.4 million pre-tax in 2004 and $6.6 million
pre-tax in 2003. The second quarter 2004 restructuring expense provided for a
factory closure in Hubbell Wiring Systems and ongoing restructuring in Hubbell's
Lighting businesses.
OPERATIONS REVIEW:
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"Hubbell's second quarter results more than met our expectations," said Timothy
H. Powers, President and Chief Executive Officer, "in both the pace of recovery
in our markets, and the value of our strategic initiatives. A second
consecutive quarter of double-digit sales increases reflects improving
conditions in our major markets. Higher volume combined with the effectiveness
of the transformation of the operations yielded a 32% increase in operating
profit. We're also pleased that each of our three segments reported higher
margins in the quarter with the consolidated operating margin up by 140 basis
points even after incurring $3.8 million pre-tax in incremental cost
associated with special charges."
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"The cost of raw materials continued to present a significant challenge during
the quarter," Powers added. "While costs have moderated on some materials, most
metals, freight, and energy costs are significantly higher than one year ago.
Steel costs are still volatile and show no signs of moderating. Many of our
announced price increases took effect during the second quarter which partially
countered rising costs, but we remain concerned about the level and volatility
of these costs."
Year-to-date cash flow from operations of $79.6 million compares to $90.2
million in 2003 as higher net income was more than offset by higher working
capital to support sales growth.
SEGMENT REVIEW
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Sales for the Electrical Segment rose by more than 13% with operating margin up
by 150 basis points. Within the segment, Hubbell's wiring systems businesses
reported higher sales due to improving factory maintenance and repair activity.
Hubbell Lighting also had a strong quarter as demand increased across a broad
array of markets. Residential lighting fixture markets remained strong and
demand in commercial markets such as architectural, emergency and fluorescent
fixtures continued to strengthen. Favorable sales and operating profit
comparisons were reported by Hubbell Electrical Products where higher sales of
products for harsh and hazardous and electrical rough-in applications countered
sluggishness in non-residential construction markets.
Hubbell Power Systems results continue to benefit from leading positions in
its core utility product markets and success in expanding into related
construction markets. Domestic utility customers continued modestly higher
project and maintenance investments required by the growing activity in the
economy and stronger utility balance sheets. Sales for the Segment increased
by 13% year-over-year and operating margin rose by 80 basis points to 9.5% as
higher sales volume and productivity gains added to profitability.
The Industrial Technology Segment reported a 6% decline in sales chiefly as a
result of weaker demand in markets for high voltage testing and
instrumentation. However, improved results at businesses manufacturing
industrial controls and equipment and internal productivity programs
contributed to a 300 basis point increase in operating margin.
SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK
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"We're particularly pleased with another confirmation of the effectiveness of
our strategic initiatives," said Powers. "Even though we're still in the early
stages of these efforts, our results are testimony to the progress we're
making. We're expanding our lean manufacturing effort internally as well as
involving suppliers and customers. Our restructuring programs continue to be
executed on schedule and on budget. The Hubbell 2006 Program - a multi-year
implementation of a single business system across the enterprise -- is moving
forward. Most importantly, as we achieve our interim goals in these programs,
we're moving toward bolder, more demanding and more rewarding objectives."
"Looking ahead to the remainder of 2004, the strong results so far have raised
our expectations. Revenue growth for the year should approximate 10-12% with
earnings per share, excluding restructuring costs, in the range of $2.35 --
$2.50."
Certain statements contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These include statements about capital resources, performance and results of
operations and are based on the Company's reasonable current expectations.
These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or
phrases such as "volatility", "growing", "improving", "expectations",
"expanding", "moving", "toward", "forward", "progress", "continued",
"continuing", "goals", "ongoing", "should", and others. Such forward-looking
statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause actual and future performance or achievements
of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance,
or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, but are not limited to: achieving sales levels to fulfill
revenue expectations; unexpected costs or charges, certain of which may be
outside the control of the Company; expected benefits of process improvement
and other lean initiatives; the effect and costs of the ongoing Hubbell 2006
business information system initiative and restructuring programs; the
availability and costs of raw materials and purchased components; realization
of price increases; the ability to achieve projected levels of efficiencies and
cost reduction measures; general economic and business conditions; and
competition.
Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality electrical and
electronic products for commercial, industrial, residential, utility, and
telecommunications markets. With 2003 revenues of $1.8 billion, Hubbell
Incorporated operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Puerto Rico,
Mexico, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, participates in a joint
venture in Taiwan, and maintains sales offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, South
Korea, People's Republic of China, and the Middle East. The corporate
headquarters is located in Orange, CT.
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(Financial Schedules are Attached.)
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited) (unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30 JUNE 30
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net Sales $ 502.9 $ 449.3 $ 968.1 $ 868.7
Cost of goods sold 362.7 (1) 333.6 (2) 695.2 (1) 643.2 (2)
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Gross Profit 140.2 115.7 272.9 225.5
Selling & administrative expenses 83.2 75.0 163.6 149.9
Special charges 9.5 4.8 10.7 5.9
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Total Operating Income 47.5 35.9 98.6 69.7
Investment income 1.0 1.0 2.2 2.0
Interest expense (5.1) (5.1) (10.2) (10.3)
Other income (expense), net (0.5) 0.9 (0.5) 0.6
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Total Other Expense, Net (4.6) (3.2) (8.5) (7.7)
Income Before Income Taxes 42.9 32.7 90.1 62.0
Provision for income taxes 11.5 8.5 24.7 16.1
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NET INCOME $ 31.4 $ 24.2 $ 65.4 $ 45.9
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Earnings Per Share - Diluted $0.51 $0.40 $1.07 $0.76
Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 61.6 59.9 61.4 59.9
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(1) 2004 Cost of goods sold includes a special charge of $0.9 and $1.1 for
Lighting business restructuring in the second quarter and year to date,
respectively.
(2) 2003 Cost of goods sold includes a special charge of $1.8 for Lighting
business restructuring in the second quarter and year to date.
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS BY SEGMENT
(in millions, except per share data)
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30 JUNE 30
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net Sales
Electrical $ 375.3 $ 331.0 $ 720.6 $ 643.1
Power 96.0 84.8 183.8 163.8
Industrial Technology 31.6 33.5 63.7 61.8
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TOTAL NET SALES $ 502.9 $ 449.3 $ 968.1 $ 868.7
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Operating Income
Electrical $ 45.4 $ 32.5 $ 84.0 $ 59.3
Special charges (10.4) (6.6) (11.8) (7.7)
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Total Electrical 35.0 25.9 72.2 51.6
Power 9.1 7.4 19.6 13.8
Industrial Technology 3.4 2.6 6.8 4.3
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 47.5 35.9 98.6 69.7
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Other expense, net (4.6) (3.2) (8.5) (7.7)
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Income Before Income Taxes 42.9 32.7 90.1 62.0
Provision for income taxes 11.5 8.5 24.7 16.1
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NET INCOME $ 31.4 $ 24.2 $ 65.4 $ 45.9
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Earnings Per Share - Diluted $0.51 $0.40 $1.07 $0.76
Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 61.6 59.9 61.4 59.9
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HUBBELL INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in millions)
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
JUNE 2004 MARCH 2004 DECEMBER 2003
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ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments $ 261.9 $ 222.4 $ 220.8
Accounts receivable (net) 285.3 267.1 227.1
Inventories (net) 222.4 214.6 207.9
Deferred taxes and other 52.7 51.0 53.5
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CURRENT ASSETS 822.3 755.1 709.3
Property, plant and equipment (net) 276.1 289.4 295.8
Investments 77.1 79.2 80.1
Goodwill 323.3 324.1 322.7
Intangible assets and other 83.7 89.7 91.5
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,582.5 $ 1,537.5 $ 1,499.4
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable $ 133.5 $ 115.7 $ 103.6
Accrued salaries, wages and
employee benefits 60.1 49.5 51.1
Accrued income taxes 37.9 48.2 34.9
Dividends payable 20.0 19.9 19.9
Other accrued liabilities 80.7 75.3 78.9
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CURRENT LIABILITIES 332.2 308.6 288.4
Long-term debt 298.9 298.9 298.8
Other non-current liabilities 82.7 82.9 82.5
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 713.8 690.4 669.7
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 868.7 847.1 829.7
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,582.5 $ 1,537.5 $ 1,499.4
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HUBBELL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
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(unaudited)
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30
2004 2003
Operating Activities
Net Income $ 65.4 $ 45.9
Depreciation and amortization 25.7 26.4
Non-cash special charges 7.7 2.8
Changes in working capital (23.4) 11.1
Other, net 4.2 4.0
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Net cash provided by operating activities 79.6 90.2
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Capital expenditures $(14.9) $(12.3)
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