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Date: July 27, 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 SECOND QUARTER
NET SALES UP 6%, EARNINGS OF $.89 PER DILUTED SHARE
ORANGE, CT. (July 27, 2007) -- Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBA, HUBB) today
reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Net sales in the second quarter of 2007 rose 6% to $640.8 million compared to
$603.2 million reported in the second quarter of 2006. Net income in the second
quarter of 2007 was 28% higher at $53.3 million versus $41.6 million reported in
2006. Earnings per diluted share were $.89 or 33% above the $.67 reported in the
second quarter last year.
For the first six months of 2007, sales were $1,266.5 million, an increase of 8%
over the same period last year. Net income for the first six months was $95.0
million or 17% above the $81.3 million reported for the first half of 2006.
Earnings per diluted share in the first half of 2007 were $1.58, an increase of
20% over the $1.32 reported for the equivalent period of 2006.
Acquisitions completed in the second and fourth quarters of 2006 contributed
four percentage points of the sales increase in both the 2007 second quarter and
first six months; these acquisitions were modestly accretive to earnings in both
periods of the current year.
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Cash flow from operations was $139.4 million in the first six months of 2007
compared to $53.6 million in the first half of 2006 primarily due to significant
improvement in working capital management. Capital expenditures in the first
half of 2007 were $33.0 million compared to $38.1 million in the first half of
2006. During the second quarter of 2007, the Company repurchased 1.1 million
shares of its common stock for $57.2 million.
OPERATIONS REVIEW
"As we noted at the beginning of 2007, we are determined to return Hubbell to
its historic levels of industry leading profitability and performance," said
Timothy H. Powers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "We listed
three primary objectives to reach that goal: price realization, productivity
improvements, and cost containment.
"Our second quarter 2007 results built upon the improved performance we
experienced in the first quarter of this year, and represented more progress
toward each of those objectives. Planned product selling price increases have
been implemented with positive realization across all of our markets. Programs
to increase productivity and reduce costs are in-place and achieving success.
"Each of our business segments reported higher margins year-over-year to provide
a 200 basis point improvement for the Company as a whole: net operating margin
of 12.2% for the second quarter 2007 compared to 10.2% for the same period in
2006.
"The economic environment is consistent with our expectations," Powers
concluded. "For Hubbell's Electrical segment, volume from customers in the
non-residential construction, industrial maintenance and repair, and commercial
and industrial lighting fixtures ("C&I") markets is positive compared to the
prior year. The residential market continues to contract and will likely
continue at negative comparisons for at least the remainder of the year.
"Markets served by Hubbell's Power Systems and Industrial Technology segments
showed continuing growth in the quarter. Both segments have a significant
component of international business where strong market demand is benefiting
their results."
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SEGMENT REVIEW
The comments and year-over-year percentages in this segment review are based on
second quarter results in 2007 and 2006.
Electrical segment net sales increased 1% year-over-year despite a substantial
decline in residential lighting fixture sales as that market struggles with
fewer new construction starts, increasing inventory of unsold homes, and tighter
lending standards. Excluding residential lighting fixture sales, segment net
sales increased 7% as the remaining businesses in the segment: wiring systems,
electrical products, and C&I lighting fixtures reported higher sales and
operating profit. Even with the residential market downturn, the segment
reported 18% higher operating profit with a 150 basis point improvement in
operating profit margin.
Hubbell's Power Systems segment reported 17% higher net sales and 32% higher
operating profit. The sales increase was primarily due to the impact of an
acquisition and selling price increases partially offset by modestly lower
volume. The Hubbell Lenoir City acquisition completed in the second quarter of
2006 accounted for approximately two-thirds of the sales increase and one-half
of the operating profit increase.
The Industrial Technology segment completed another quarter of strong growth
with net sales up by 25% and operating profit 58% higher. Strength in the
segment's specialty communications business and industrial markets were
important contributors to those double-digit sales and operating profit
increases. The Austdac Pty Limited acquisition, completed in November, 2006,
represented approximately one-half of the sales and one-quarter of the operating
profit increases in the second quarter of 2007.
SUMMARY & OUTLOOK
"We are pleased with our operating margin improvement in sequential quarters so
far in 2007: up 310 basis points in the first quarter 2007 versus the fourth
quarter of 2006, and another 200 basis
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point increase in the second quarter just completed. We've done it even with the
rapid decline in the residential market -- one of the largest single markets
which Hubbell serves," Powers said.
"We have much more work to do. Our forecast for the full year 2007 is based on
positive year-over-year trends in most of Hubbell's markets. We expect to see
short-term variations in demand among our markets during the remainder of the
year; domestic utility market demand, as one example, softened somewhat toward
the end of the second quarter.
"Even so, we believe that our focus on price realization, productivity, and cost
containment combined with our investments in a unified business system,
restructuring, and new products should continue to positively impact our
results. As a result, we are revising our projections for the full year 2007.
Net sales growth for Hubbell is expected to be in the range of 5-7% with the
benefit of improved price realization offset by lower residential markets.
Earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $3.10 to $3.30 or
a 20-27% increase over the $2.59 reported in 2006."
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. In
addition, all statements regarding anticipated growth or improvement in
operating results, anticipated market conditions, and economic recovery are
forward-looking. These statements may be identified by the use of
forward-looking words or phrases such as "progress", "leading", "achieving",
"continuing growth", "continues", "primarily", "plan", "expect", "anticipated,"
"expected", "expectations," "should continue", "uncertain", "goal", "projected",
"expected", "will likely", "forecast", 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
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process improvement and other lean initiatives; the expected benefit and effect
of the 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; 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, 2006.
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 the U.S., Canada, 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 JUNE 30 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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NET SALES $ 640.8 $ 603.2 $ 1,266.5 $ 1,176.2
COST OF GOODS SOLD 453.5 437.5 906.2 852.0
SELLING & administrative expenses 109.3 102.9 218.4 202.0
Special charges -- 1.4 -- 2.9
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Total Operating Income 78.0 61.4 141.9 119.3
Operating income as a % of Net Sales 12.2% 10.2% 11.2% 10.1%
Interest expense, net (3.9) (2.2) (8.0) (4.1)
Other income, net 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.8
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Income Before Income Taxes 75.0 59.7 134.3 116.0
Provision for income taxes 21.7 18.1 39.3 34.7
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Net Income $ 53.3 $ 41.6 $ 95.0 $ 81.3
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Earnings Per Share:
Basic $ 0.90 $ 0.68 $ 1.60 $ 1.34
Diluted $ 0.89 $ 0.67 $ 1.58 $ 1.32
Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 59.4 60.7 59.5 60.6
Diluted 60.2 61.6 60.3 61.4
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(IN MILLIONS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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NET SALES
ELECTRICAL $ 421.9 $ 419.2 $ 820.9 $ 810.3
POWER 156.8 134.3 320.7 266.6
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 62.1 49.7 124.9 99.3
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TOTAL NET SALES $ 640.8 $ 603.2 $ 1,266.5 $ 1,176.2
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OPERATING INCOME
ELECTRICAL $ 41.7 $ 36.8 $ 69.3 $ 68.0
SPECIAL CHARGES -- (1.4) -- (3.1)(1)
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TOTAL ELECTRICAL 41.7 35.4 69.3 64.9
POWER 24.3 18.4 49.5 38.3
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 12.0 7.6 23.1 16.1
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME $ 78.0 $ 61.4 $ 141.9 $ 119.3
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OPERATING INCOME AS A % OF NET SALES
ELECTRICAL 9.9% 8.4% 8.4% 8.0%
POWER 15.5% 13.7% 15.4% 14.4%
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 19.3% 15.3% 18.5% 16.2%
TOTAL 12.2% 10.2% 11.2% 10.1%
(1) 2006 SPECIAL CHARGES INCLUDES $0.2 CHARGED TO COST OF GOODS SOLD.
THE 2006 SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME RESULTS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO REFLECT
THE INCLUSION OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2007
PRESENTATION.
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 2007 DECEMBER 31, 2006
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ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 59.8 $ 45.3
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 9.4 35.9
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET 389.9 354.3
INVENTORIES, NET 316.4 338.2
DEFERRED TAXES AND OTHER 46.8 40.7
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 822.3 814.4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 323.3 318.5
INVESTMENTS 27.1 0.3
GOODWILL 442.4 436.7
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND OTHER 193.6 181.6
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,808.7 $ 1,751.5
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
SHORT-TERM DEBT $ 16.6 $ 20.9
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 189.3 163.9
ACCRUED SALARIES, WAGES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 46.5 49.2
DIVIDENDS PAYABLE 19.7 19.9
ACCRUED INSURANCE 52.6 42.8
OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES 69.6 85.6
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 394.3 382.3
LONG-TERM DEBT 199.4 199.3
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 174.7 154.4
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 768.4 736.0
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,040.3(1) 1,015.5
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,808.7 $ 1,751.5
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(1) 2007 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY INCLUDES AN INCREASE OF $4.7 IN CONNECTION
WITH THE COMPANY'S ADOPTION ON JANUARY 1, 2007 OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") INTERPRETATION NO. 48, "ACCOUNTING FOR
UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES - AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT NO.
109".
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IN MILLIONS)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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2007 2006
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NET INCOME $ 95.0 $ 81.3
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 29.9 26.9
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE 5.3 5.4
CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL 32.0 (56.6)
CONTRIBUTION TO DOMESTIC PENSION PLANS (15.0) -
OTHER, NET (7.8) (3.4)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 139.4 53.6
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (33.0) (38.1)
ACQUISITION OF BUSINESSES, NET OF CASH ACQUIRED (2.8) (118.0)
NET CHANGE IN INVESTMENTS (0.3) 119.8
OTHER, NET 3.9 1.3
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (32.2) (35.0)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
BORROWINGS/REPAYMENTS OF DEBT (4.2) (20.9)
PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS (39.6) (40.1)
ACQUISITION OF COMMON SHARES (88.7) (42.5)
PROCEEDS FROM EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS 33.7 23.5
OTHER, NET 4.9 3.6
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (93.9) (76.4)
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EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1.2 0.7
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 14.5 (57.1)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 45.3 110.6
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END OF PERIOD $ 59.8 $ 53.5
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