EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEXINGTON PRECISION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
NEW YORK, May 17, 2004-- Lexington Precision Corporation reported a net
loss of $156,000, or 3 cents per diluted common share, for the first quarter
ended March 31, 2004, compared to a net loss of $169,000, or 4 cents per diluted
common share, for the first quarter of 2003.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2004 were $33,006,000, compared to
$32,383,000 for the first quarter of 2003, an increase of 2%. Net sales of the
company's Rubber Group increased by 4% to $27,803,000, while net sales of the
Metals Group decreased by 8% to $5,203,000.
During the first quarter of 2004, income from operations totaled $2,006,000,
compared to income from operations of $1,638,000 for the first quarter of 2003.
Income from operations at the Rubber Group increased to $3,542,000 for the first
quarter of 2004, from $2,812,000 for the first quarter of 2003. The Metals Group
reported a loss from operations of $960,000 for the first quarter of 2004,
compared to a loss from operations of $583,000 for the first quarter of 2003.
The Corporate Office reported a loss from operations of $576,000 for the first
quarter of 2004, compared to a loss from operations of $591,000 for the first
quarter of 2003.
Cash flow provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2004 totaled
$75,000, compared to $390,000 for the first quarter of 2003.
Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
for the first quarter of 2004 totaled $4,307,000, compared to $4,409,000 for the
first quarter of 2003, a decrease of 2%. EBITDA for the Rubber Group increased
13% to $5,282,000 for the first quarter of 2004, while EBITDA for the Metals
Group decreased to negative $409,000 for the first quarter of 2004, from
positive $304,000 for the first quarter of 2003. EBITDA for the Corporate Office
was negative $566,000 for the first quarter of 2004, compared to negative
$582,000 for the first quarter of 2003.
NOTICE RELATING TO USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES:
Attached to this press release are tables setting forth our unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of operations and selected consolidated and segment
financial data, including information concerning our cash flow from operating
activities and reconciliations of consolidated net loss from operations to
consolidated EBITDA. EBITDA is not a measure of performance under accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States and should not be
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considered in isolation or used as a substitute for income from operations, net
income, net cash provided by operating activities, or other operating or cash
flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. We have presented EBITDA because this measure is used by investors,
as well as our own management, to evaluate the operating performance of our
business, including its ability to service debt. Nevertheless, EBITDA has
distinct limitations as compared to a GAAP number such as net income. By
excluding interest and tax payments, for example, an investor may not see that
both represent a reduction in cash available to the company. Likewise,
depreciation and amortization, while non-cash items, represent generally the
devaluation of assets that produce revenue for the company. Our definition of
EBITDA may not be the same as the definition of EBITDA used by other companies.
Lexington Precision Corporation manufactures rubber and metal components that
are used primarily by manufacturers of automobiles, automotive replacement
parts, and medical devices.
(Condensed consolidated statements of operations and segment financial data
attached.)
Contact: Warren Delano, President (212) 319-4657
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31
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2004 2003
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Net sales $ 33,006 $ 32,383
Cost of sales 28,931 28,653
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Gross profit 4,075 3,730
Selling and administrative expenses 2,069 2,092
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Income from operations 2,006 1,638
Interest expense 2,147 1,780
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Loss before income taxes (141) (142)
Income tax provision 15 27
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Net loss $ (156) $ (169)
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Basic and diluted net loss per share applicable to
common stockholders $ (0.03) $ (0.04)
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 4,932 4,828
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Reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA:
Net loss $ (156) $ (169)
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization 2,301 2,771
Interest expense 2,147 1,780
Income tax provision 15 27
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EBITDA $ 4,307 $ 4,409
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 75 $ 390
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SELECT CONSOLIDATED AND SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31
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2004 2003
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Net sales:
Rubber Group $ 27,803 $ 26,722
Metals Group 5,203 5,661
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Total net sales $ 33,006 $ 32,383
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Operating income (loss):
Rubber Group $ 3,542 $ 2,812
Metals Group (960) (583)
Corporate Office (576) (591)
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Income from operations 2,006 1,638
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Depreciation and amortization:
Rubber Group 1,740 1,875
Metals Group 551 887
Corporate Office 10 9
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Consolidated depreciation and amortization 2,301 2,771
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Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation,
amortization (EBITDA):
Rubber Group 5,282 4,687
Metals Group (409) 304)
Corporate Office (566) (582)
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Total EBITDA $ 4,307 $ 4,409
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Capital expenditures:
Rubber Group $ 910 $ 827
Metals Group 483 176
Corporate Office -- 2
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Total capital expenditures $ 1,393 $ 1,005
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