EXHIBIT 99.1
DATE: October 27, 2005
FROM:
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
2791 Research Drive
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309
Keith R. Marchiando (248) 299-7500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DURA AUTOMOTIVE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2005 RESULTS
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., October 27 -- DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
(Nasdaq: DRRA), today reported revenues of $535.9 million for the third quarter
ended October 2, 2005 compared to $616.4 million in the prior year quarter. Net
loss for the quarter was $6.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to
net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
DURA's adjusted loss from continuing operations for the quarter, which excludes
facility consolidation charges and minority interest totaled $5.2 million, or
$0.28 per diluted share, compared to income of $0.9 million, or $0.05 per
diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
"As industry conditions continue to soften, we have taken significant
actions to improve our liquidity and further accelerate cost reductions.
However, we are not satisfied with our results," said Larry Denton, president
and chief executive officer of DURA Automotive. "During these difficult times we
have not sacrificed our commitments to our customers and growing our business
organically. The company's management team remains dedicated to returning DURA
to profitability."
The decrease in third quarter revenue from the prior year was driven
primarily by lower North American automotive production by the domestic OEM's,
lower European automotive volumes, lower RV production and five less business
days. Partially offsetting these decreases was the benefit received from foreign
currency exchange. The decrease in third quarter income from continuing
operations from the prior year reflects the impact of lower overall production
levels and five less business days.
The facility consolidation charge for the quarter relates to the
previously announced headcount reductions associated with DURA's plan to migrate
to one enterprise resource planning system and the continuation of the
previously announced actions in the U.S. and Germany. The third quarter's
facility consolidation charge before taxes of $1.9 million primarily represents
employee severance costs.
(more)
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
October 27, 2005
Page 2
NINE-MONTH RESULTS
For the nine month period ended October 2, 2005, revenue totaled $1.8
billion compared to $1.9 billion for the same period in 2004. Net loss for the
nine month period was $8.5 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to net
income of $9.8 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the prior year. DURA's
adjusted loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended October 2,
2005, which excludes facility consolidation and other charges, a loss on the
early extinguishment of debt, the favorable resolution of an environmental
matter and minority interest, totaled $7.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share;
as compared to adjusted income from continuing operations of $23.4 million, or
$1.24 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
2005 FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK
For the full-year, our automotive industry production planning
assumptions are 15.6 million units for North America and 20.0 million units for
Europe. For the full-year, revenue is expected to be $2.3 to $2.4 billion,
versus $2.5 billion last year. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $170
and $180 million. Full-year capital spending is expected to be approximately $70
million, interest expense $100 million and depreciation $82 million. We expect
net debt to increase by $20 to $40 million for the year. A reconciliation of
adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is set forth
below.
CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call to review the second-quarter results is scheduled for
October 27, 2005, at 11 a.m. EDT. Interested participants may listen to the live
conference call or replay over the Internet by logging onto the investor
relations section of the company's Web site, www.duraauto.com. A recording of
this call also will be available until 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 3, 2005,
by dialing (303) 590-3000, passcode 11040683.
ABOUT DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer and
manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems, glass systems,
engineered assemblies, structural door modules and exterior trim systems for the
global automotive industry. The company is also a leading supplier of similar
products to the recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. DURA
sells its automotive products to every North American, Japanese and European
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and many leading Tier 1 automotive
suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich. Information about
DURA and its products is available on the Internet at www.duraauto.com.
(more)
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
October 27, 2005
Page 3
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to the results reported in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") included throughout this news
release, the Company has provided information regarding "adjusted income from
continuing operations" and "adjusted EBITDA" (non-GAAP financial measures).
Adjusted income from continuing operations represents income from continuing
operations adjusted for facility consolidation and other charges, net, the
favorable resolution of an environmental matter and a loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net. Adjusted EBITDA represents income from continuing
operations adjusted for facility consolidation and other charges, a loss on
early extinguishment of debt, the favorable resolution of an environmental
matter, interest, amortization, depreciation and taxes. Management believes that
adjusted income from continuing operations and adjusted EBITDA are useful to
both management and investors in their analysis of the Company's ability to
analyze operational performance. Adjusted income from continuing operations and
adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net
income or other income statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as a
measure of profitability or liquidity. Also, adjusted income from continuing
operations and adjusted EBITDA, as determined and presented by the Company, may
not be comparable to related or similarly titled measures reported by other
companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as "believe",
"expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate", or similar expressions.
These statements are based on certain assumptions that the company has made in
light of its experience in the industry as well as its perspective of historical
trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it
believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual results may differ
materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to (i) expected synergies, economies of
scale and cost savings from the company's acquisitions not being fully realized
or realized within the expected times frames; (ii) unanticipated difficulties
servicing the indebtedness of the company; (iii) costs or operational
difficulties related to integrating the operations of the acquired entities with
those of the company being greater than expected; (iv) labor disputes involving
the company or its significant customers; (v) risks associated with conducting
business in foreign countries, and (vi) general economic or business conditions
affecting the automotive industry, either nationally or regionally, being less
favorable than expected.
(more)
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
October 27, 2005
Page 4
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS - UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 2, October 3, October 2, October 3,
2005 2004 2005 2004
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenues $ 535,922 $ 616,363 $ 1,779,735 $ 1,909,742
Cost of sales 484,717 552,459 1,589,594 1,692,490
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit 51,205 63,904 190,141 217,252
Selling, general and administrative expenses 35,843 38,606 119,041 117,333
Facility consolidation, asset impairments and other
charges 1,860 5,061 6,150 18,087
Amortization expense 101 103 317 334
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating income 13,401 20,134 64,633 81,498
Interest expense, net 24,513 23,907 74,390 66,695
Loss on early extinguishment of debt - - 3,349 -
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
provision for income taxes and minority interest (11,112) (3,773) (13,106) 14,803
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (4,638) (1,094) (4,864) 4,293
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from continuing operations (6,474) (2,679) (8,242) 10,510
Minority interests in income (110) - (110)
Loss from discontinued operations, net - (18) (106) (699)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ (6,584) $ (2,697) $ (8,458) $ 9,811
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.35) $ (0.15) $ (0.45) $ 0.57
Discontinued operations - - - (0.04)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ (0.35) $ (0.15) $ (0.45) $ 0.53
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Basic shares outstanding 18,711 18,578 18,689 18,468
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.35) $ (0.15) $ (0.45) $ 0.56
Discontinued operations - - - (0.04)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ (0.35) $ (0.15) $ (0.45) $ 0.52
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Diluted shares outstanding 18,711 18,578 18,689 18,881
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Capital expenditures $ 17,086 $ 14,660 $ 44,690 $ 43,963
Depreciation $ 19,971 $ 21,216 $ 61,463 $ 64,758
(more)
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
October 27, 2005
Page 5
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS - UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 2, October 3, October 2, October 3,
2005 2004 2005 2004
---- ---- ---- ----
Net income (loss) $ (6,584) $ (2,679) $ (8,458) $ 9,811
Facility consolidation and other charges, net 1,228 3,590 4,007 12,918
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net - - 2,143 -
Favorable settlement of environmental matter, net - - (5,243) -
Discontinued operations - - 106 699
Minority interest 110 - 110 -
-------- -------- -------- --------
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations $ (5,246) $ 911 $ (7,335) $ 23,428
======== ======== ======== ========
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.28) $ 0.05 $ (0.39) $ 1.27
======== ======== ======== ========
Basic shares outstanding 18,711 18,578 18,689 18,468
======== ======== ======== ========
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.28) $ 0.05 $ (0.39) $ 1.24
======== ======== ======== ========
Diluted shares outstanding 18,711 18,717 18,689 18,881
======== ======== ======== ========
(more)
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
October 27, 2005
Page 6
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS - UNAUDITED)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2005
Range
-----
Low High
--- ----
Operating Income $87 $97
Depreciation expense 82 82
Facility consolidation and other charges 9 9
Favorable settlement of environmental matter (8) (8)
---- ----
Adjusted EBITDA $170 $180
(more)
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
October 27, 2005
Page 7
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
October 2, December 31,
Assets 2005 2004
------ ---- ----
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 93,670 $ 191,568
Accounts receivable, net 356,809 273,956
Inventories 136,836 149,834
Current portion of derivative instruments - 7,746
Other current assets 104,437 92,016
----------- -----------
Total current assets 691,752 715,120
----------- -----------
Property, plant and equipment, net 448,373 487,106
Goodwill, net 865,424 903,584
Noncurrent portion of derivative instruments - 10,601
Deferred income taxes and other assets, net 100,148 107,510
----------- -----------
$ 2,105,697 $ 2,223,921
=========== ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment
----------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 256,739 $ 270,341
Accrued liabilities 182,942 187,254
Current maturities of long-term debt 1,294 2,968
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 440,975 460,563
----------- -----------
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 154,482 150,898
Senior notes 400,000 400,000
Subordinated notes 575,068 589,469
Mandatorily redeemable convertible trust
preferred securities 55,250 55,250
Senior notes - hedging mark-to-market value adjustment (6,190) 18,347
Other noncurrent liabilities 139,723 141,903
Stockholders' investment:
Common stock -- Class A 187 186
Additional paid-in capital 352,148 351,571
Treasury stock (1,962) (2,513)
Retained deficit (101,800) (93,342)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 97,816 151,589
----------- -----------
Total stockholders' investment 346,389 407,491
----------- -----------
$ 2,105,697 $ 2,223,921
=========== ===========
# # #