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Date: January 25, 2007 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 FOURTH QUARTER, FULL YEAR RESULTS:
FOURTH QUARTER NET SALES UP 10%, EARNINGS OF $.48 PER DILUTED SHARE
ORANGE, CT. (January 25, 2007) -- Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBA, HUBB) today
reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December
31, 2006.
Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2006 rose 10% to $589.0 million compared to
$535.7 million reported in the equivalent period of 2005. Net sales for the full
year rose 15% to $2.4 billion compared to $2.1 billion reported for 2005.
Acquisitions completed in 2006 contributed approximately four points to both the
fourth quarter and full year percentage comparisons.
Reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2006 declined 44% to $29.2 million
versus $52.1 million reported for the equivalent period of 2005. Earnings per
diluted share were 43% lower at $.48 as compared to $.84 reported in the fourth
quarter of 2005. Both periods included items that affect the
quarter-over-quarter comparison:
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- The fourth quarter of 2006 included:
- A reduction in tax expense of $1.9 million or $.03 per
diluted share reflecting the full year benefit associated
with the reinstatement of the Federal research and
development tax credit.
- Stock-based compensation expense of $3.6 million, pre-tax,
or $.04 per diluted share.
- The fourth quarter of 2005 included:
- A benefit of $10.8 million or $.18 per diluted share
related to completion of federal tax audits for 2002 and
2003.
- A benefit of $4.9 million, pre-tax, or $.05 per diluted
share from sale of a building in the Electrical segment.
Reported net income for the full year 2006 was 4% lower at $158.1 million
compared to $165.1 million reported in 2005. Diluted earnings per share declined
by 3% to $2.59 versus $2.67 reported for 2005. Included in these results were:
- In 2006, full year results included special charges totaling $7.5
million, pre-tax, or $.08 per diluted share, and expense for
stock-based compensation equaled $11.8 million, pre-tax, or $.12
per diluted share.
- In 2005, in addition to the fourth quarter benefits resulting from
the federal tax audit completion and a building sale, the Company
recorded transactional expenses in support of its strategic growth
initiatives of $4.6 million, pre-tax, or $.05 per diluted share,
and special charges totaling $10.9 million, pre-tax, or $.12 per
diluted share.
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Cash flow from operations in 2006 was $139.9 million compared to $184.1 million
in 2005 with the decline being primarily due to higher working capital
requirements. Capital spending increased to $86.8 million compared to $73.4
million in 2005 principally due to costs associated with the nearly completed
new headquarters for Hubbell Lighting.
OPERATIONS REVIEW
"A rapid and unexpected slowdown in fourth quarter order input and sales volume
impacted what had been a year of strong growth for Hubbell," said Timothy H.
Powers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "We expected and had
planned for volume in the residential construction market -- approximately 15%
of Hubbell's business -- to be 10% lower quarter-over-quarter. In fact, the pace
and depth of the decline accelerated more than we anticipated. Order input to
Hubbell from nonresidential construction markets, which comprise 40% of the
Company's sales, also declined. In addition, lower order input rates due to
higher inventory levels at end customers and distributors dampened volume in the
Electrical and Power Systems segments.
"The impact on the profit side was disproportionate as the lower volume resulted
in a much lower rate of overhead absorption. That negative effect on our
profitability was exacerbated by higher than expected costs and inefficiencies
most of which are related to our restructuring and system implementation
initiatives, as well as raw material cost increases in excess of product price
increases.
"We acted as quickly as possible," Powers added, "with significant reductions in
production levels and labor force, and with a public announcement on December 11
to lower our previous projections. These efforts and other cost-cutting measures
are continuing."
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SEGMENT REVIEW
The comments and year-over-year percentage comparisons in this segment review
are based on fourth quarter results in 2006 and 2005.
Electrical segment net sales improved 5% year-over-year but operating profit
declined by 36% primarily due to lower profit at Hubbell Lighting and the
comparative effect of the prior year building sale gain. The Lighting operation
contended with much lower volume and order input from residential construction
markets, and higher costs associated with what had been a higher level of
nonresidential business earlier in the year. Most of the businesses in the
segment were affected by material cost increases not yet recovered by selling
price increases. Profitability at Wiring Systems was negatively impacted by
costs associated with the launch of the new homeSELECT(TM) and netSELECT(TM)
residential product lines in October 2006; internally developed, these were the
largest new product introductions in the Company's history.
Hubbell's Power Systems segment reported 22% higher net sales but 22% lower
operating profits. Contributing to the improved sales was the acquisition in
June, 2006, of Hubbell Lenoir City which added approximately $18 million in
sales to the quarter's results. Impacting the segment's profitability was the
negative effect of a significant cost/price deficit, and lower factory
productivity. Slowing order input from utilities resulted in a much lower pace
of activity. Inventory levels at distributors and utility customers were high
primarily resulting from purchases earlier in 2006 in anticipation of storm
activity that did not materialize.
The Industrial Technology segment completed another quarter of strong growth
with net sales and operating profit rising by double-digits. This segment
generates a substantial part of its sales internationally in industrial,
specialty communications, and high voltage instrumentation markets. Strength in
international markets, and the segment's prominent positioning, provided much of
the increase. Hubbell's most recent acquisition -- Austdac PTY Limited in
Australia which closed November 1, 2006 -- also contributed.
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SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK
"We are determined to return to the level of profitability and performance that
all of us -- shareholders, management and channel partners -- expect from
Hubbell Incorporated," Powers said.
"We are focused on three primary goals: price realization, productivity, and
cost containment. Actions in all three areas are underway including, as one
example, pricing actions in 2006 and 2007. We are developing additional steps
targeted on those objectives.
"For the long-term, the greatest benefits will come from our strategic
initiatives. Their completion, and the beginning of those benefits are within
reach.
"Our plan for 2007 is based on an expectation of continued growth in most of
Hubbell's markets although year-over-year improvement is likely to be slower
than in 2006. Only the residential market is expected to decline. We expect net
sales growth for Hubbell of 6-8% including the full year benefit of acquisitions
completed during 2006. This growth combined with productivity improvements and
moderating cost headwinds are expected to result in earnings per diluted share
of $2.90 - $3.15.
"Cash flow from operations after capital expenditures is also expected to
improve and should approximate net income as the level of capital to support our
growth initiatives subsides, and working capital requirements, in particular
investment in inventory, are reduced.
"Speaking for management at every level of our Company," Powers concluded, "our
operations' efficiency, productivity, and profit margins demand immediate
improvement. We are confident that 2007 will begin to demonstrate the value of
our recent initiatives."
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
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reasonable current expectations. These statements may be identified by the use
of forward-looking words or phrases such as "may", "potential", "plan", "could",
"expect", "anticipated," "expected", "expectation," "are determined", "should",
"uncertain", "goal", "probably", "likely", 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; and other factors described in our Securities and Exchange
Commission filings, including the "Business" and "Risk Factors" Sections in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality electrical and
electronic products for commercial, industrial, residential, utility, and
telecommunications markets. With 2006 revenues of $2.4 billion, Hubbell
Incorporated operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Puerto Rico,
Mexico, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Australia and the United Kingdom,
participates in joint ventures in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, and
maintains sales offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, the People's
Republic of China, Mexico, and the Middle East. The corporate headquarters is
located in Orange, CT.
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(Financial Schedules are Attached.)
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31 TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Net Sales $ 589.0 $ 535.7 $ 2,414.3 $ 2,104.9
Cost of goods sold 437.4 384.7 1,757.5 (1) 1,509.9 (1)
Selling & administrative expenses 106.2 87.7 (2) 415.6 357.9 (2) (3)
Special charges 3.7 5.1 7.3 10.3
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Total Operating Income 41.7 58.2 233.9 226.8
Operating income as a % of Net Sales 7.1% 10.9% 9.7% 10.8%
Interest expense, net (3.1) (1.4) (10.3) (9.8)
Other expense, net (1.2) (1.2) (2.1) (1.3)
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Income Before Income Taxes 37.4 55.6 221.5 215.7
Provision for income taxes 8.2 (4) 3.5 (5) 63.4 50.6 (5)
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Net Income $ 29.2 $ 52.1 $ 158.1 $ 165.1
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Earnings Per Share:
Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.86 $ 2.62 $ 2.71
Diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.84 $ 2.59 $ 2.67
Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 60.0 60.8 60.4 61.0
Diluted 60.8 61.7 61.1 61.8
(1) Cost of goods sold includes special charges of $0.2 and $0.7 for 2006 and
2005, respectively, related to the Electrical segment streamlining.
(2) 2005 fourth quarter and full year Selling & administrative expenses includes
$4.9 of gain on sale of a building.
(3) 2005 full year Selling & administrative expenses includes $4.6 of
transactional expenses in support of the Company's strategic growth initiatives.
(4) 2006 fourth quarter provision for income taxes includes $1.9 of full year
tax benefit from reinstatement of the Federal research and development tax
credit which had expired on December 31, 2005.
(5) 2005 fourth quarter and full year Provision for income taxes includes a
benefit of $10.8 related to the completion of IRS examinations.
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
Segment Information
(in millions)
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31 TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Net Sales
Electrical $ 389.0 $ 370.4 $ 1,631.2 $ 1,496.8
Power 146.8 120.4 573.7 455.6
Industrial Technology 53.2 44.9 209.4 152.5
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Total Net Sales $ 589.0 $ 535.7 $ 2,414.3 $ 2,104.9
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Operating Income
Electrical $ 25.2 $ 38.6 (1) $ 140.2 $ 153.6 (1)
Special charges (3.7) (5.1) (7.5) (10.9)
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Total Electrical 21.5 33.5 132.7 142.7
Power 15.3 19.7 78.6 69.0
Industrial Technology 8.5 5.7 34.4 20.4
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Subtotal 45.3 58.9 245.7 232.1
Stock-based compensation (3.6) (0.7) (11.8) (0.7)
Unusual item - - - (4.6)(2)
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Total Operating Income $ 41.7 $ 58.2 $ 233.9 $ 226.8
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(1) 2005 fourth quarter and full year includes $4.9 of gain on sale of a
building, included in Selling & administrative expenses.
(2) 2005 full year unusual item of $4.6 represents transactional expenses in
support of the Company's strategic growth initiatives, included in Selling &
administrative expenses.
Certain prior year amounts have been
reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions)
(UNAUDITED)
DECEMBER 2006 DECEMBER 2005
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 45.3 $ 110.6
Short-term investments 35.9 121.3
Accounts receivable, net 354.3 310.4
Inventories, net 338.2 237.1
Deferred taxes and other 40.7 40.7
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 814.4 820.1
Property, plant and equipment, net 318.5 267.8
Investments 0.3 78.8
Goodwill 436.7 351.5
Intangible assets and other 181.6 148.8
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,751.5 $ 1,667.0
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term debt $ 20.9 $ 29.6
Accounts payable 163.9 159.5
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits 49.2 41.4
Accrued income taxes 18.5 20.0
Dividends payable 19.9 20.2
Other accrued liabilities 109.9 89.8
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 382.3 360.5
Long-term debt 199.3 199.2
Other non-current liabilities 154.4 109.2
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 736.0 668.9
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,015.5 (1) 998.1
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,751.5 $ 1,667.0
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(1) 2006 Shareholders' Equity includes a charge of $36.8, net of tax, in
connection with the Company's adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") Statement No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension
and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106
and 132(R)", on December 31, 2006.
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows
(in millions)
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(UNAUDITED)
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2006 2005
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net Income $ 158.1 $ 165.1
Depreciation and amortization 55.4 50.4
Stock-based compensation expense 11.8 0.7
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options (6.0) -
Changes in working capital (103.8) (25.5)
Contribution to domestic pension plans - (28.0)
Other, net 24.4 21.4
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Net cash provided by operating activities 139.9 184.1
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Capital expenditures (86.8) (73.4)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (145.7) (54.3)
Net proceeds from investments 163.8 81.1
Other, net 2.0 16.2
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Net cash used in investing activities (66.7) (30.4)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Borrowings/repayments of debt (8.9) (71.6)
Payment of dividends (80.1) (80.6)
Acquisition of common shares (95.1) (62.7)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 38.5 32.8
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options 6.0 -
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Net cash used in financing activities (139.6) (182.1)
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1.1 (0.9)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (65.3) (29.3)
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period 110.6 139.9
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End of period $ 45.3 $ 110.6
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