Exhibit 99
Snap-on Announces First Quarter 2007 Results
Net earnings up 76.5% over prior year on 19.6% sales increase
EPS of $0.66 for the quarter compared to $0.37 last year
KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2007--Snap-on
Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and
marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for
professional users, today announced first-quarter 2007 results.
-- Net sales of $709.7 million were up $116.2 million, or 19.6%,
over prior year, reflecting increases across all segments,
including $49.3 million of sales from the November 2006
acquisition of Business Solutions and $17.0 million of
currency translation.
-- Operating earnings of $69.7 million increased $30.3 million,
or 76.9%, over prior year. As a percentage of revenues,
operating earnings improved to 9.6% in 2007 from 6.5% in 2006.
-- Net earnings of $39.0 million, or $0.66 per diluted share,
increased 76.5% from net earnings of $22.1 million, or $0.37
per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2006.
"Continued progress is being made as we execute our strategies to
improve customer service, strengthen our brands, improve our global
supply chain, and reduce overall complexity and cost," said Jack D.
Michaels, Snap-on chairman and chief executive officer. "Our
first-quarter results reflect the considerable progress that our
associates are making toward these priorities, and I thank them for
their continued efforts. We believe the strategies we are implementing
to improve the franchise proposition and the effectiveness of our
global supply chain contributed to the improvement in first-quarter
results."
Snap-on Tools Group segment sales of $288.5 million were up $39.8
million, or 16.0%, from prior-year levels primarily driven by a 17.1%
increase in U.S. sales. Year over year, U.S. sales benefited from a 6%
increase in average sales per franchisee, which included higher sales
from a new mid-tier product offering and the re-launch of the
company's in-house warehouse distribution program. The increase in
U.S. sales also reflects the impacts of lower levels of franchisee
turnover and product returns. Sales in the company's international
franchise operations increased 18.5% year over year, primarily due to
continued strong growth in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Operating earnings of $29.3 million were up $11.1 million, or
61.0%, from operating earnings of $18.2 million in the first quarter
of 2006, primarily due to the higher sales coupled with lower costs,
including benefits from our Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI)
program. As a percentage of sales, operating earnings improved to
10.2% in the quarter as compared with 7.3% a year ago.
Commercial & Industrial Group segment sales of $321.8 million were
up 12.0% year over year largely due to increased sales of professional
tools in Europe, continued strong sales growth in emerging markets,
and higher sales of tools, including power and specialty tools, for
industrial applications in the United States. Currency translation
contributed $12.5 million of the sales increase.
Operating earnings of $28.1 million increased $5.0 million, or
21.6%, from prior year, primarily due to the higher sales and benefits
from ongoing cost reduction and restructuring initiatives. These
increases in operating earnings were partially offset by higher
restructuring costs and continued investment spending related to the
expansion of distribution and manufacturing in emerging markets and
lower-cost regions. As a percentage of sales, operating earnings
improved to 8.7% in the quarter as compared with 8.0% a year ago.
Diagnostics & Information Group segment sales of $167.8 million
were up $48.6 million from prior-year levels primarily due to sales
from the November 2006 acquisition of Business Solutions, higher
Equipment Solutions sales, increased sales of handheld diagnostics and
related software, and higher sales of information products from
Mitchell1(TM). These increases were partially offset by the impact of
outsourcing certain non-strategic, low-margin equipment products
previously manufactured for the Snap-on Tools Group.
Operating earnings of $21.6 million in the quarter were up $11.3
million from prior year primarily due to the earnings contribution
from Business Solutions, an improved sales mix of higher-margin
products, and benefits from improved productivity and cost reduction
initiatives. As a percentage of sales, operating earnings improved to
12.9% in the quarter as compared with 8.6% a year ago.
Financial Services operating earnings were $3.7 million on $13.4
million of revenue, as compared with $2.0 million of operating
earnings on $11.2 million of revenue a year ago. The increase in
operating earnings primarily reflects the impact of higher effective
yields.
"We are encouraged with the progress made to date in executing our
strategic initiatives," said Michaels, "and we remain optimistic about
the opportunity for sustained profitable growth and value creation."
Outlook
Snap-on will continue implementing its strategic and rapid
continuous improvement initiatives in 2007, including its continued
focus on emerging markets, product innovation, strengthening the
franchise proposition, leveraging its brands, enhancing customer
service, improving manufacturing and process effectiveness, lowering
administrative costs, and pursuing growth initiatives. As a result of
these initiatives, Snap-on anticipates continued operating and
earnings improvement for the remainder of 2007.
Snap-on incurred $8.2 million of exit and disposal costs in the
first quarter of 2007 and, as previously communicated, the company
expects to incur approximately $28 million of exit and disposal costs
in 2007 as part of its ongoing efforts to lower its cost structure and
improve process effectiveness. Snap-on anticipates 2007 capital
expenditures to be in a range of $50 million to $60 million, and
depreciation and amortization expense to approximate $70 million. As a
result of higher debt levels, primarily from the Business Solutions
acquisition, Snap-on anticipates incurring approximately $24 million
of higher year-over-year interest expense in 2007. Snap-on expects
that its full-year 2007 effective tax rate will approximate 34.5%.
Conference Call and Webcast April 24, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Central
A discussion of this release will be webcast on April 24, 2007, at
9:00 a.m. Central, and a replay will be available for at least 10 days
following the call. To access the webcast, visit www.snapon.com, click
on Snap-on Corporate and then on the link for the webcast. Additional
detail about Snap-on is also available on the Snap-on Web site.
About Snap-on
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer
and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for
professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool
storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems,
shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle manufacturers,
dealerships and repair centers, as well as customers in industry,
government, agriculture and construction. Products are sold through
its franchisees, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as
well as over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.5 billion,
S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Forward-looking Statements
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including statements (i) that include the words "expects," "plans,"
"targets," "estimates," "believes," "anticipates," or similar words
that reference Snap-on or its management; (ii) specifically identified
as forward-looking; or (iii) describing Snap-on's or management's
future outlook, plans, estimates, objectives or goals, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Snap-on cautions the reader
that this news release contains statements, including earnings
projections, that are forward-looking in nature and were developed by
management in good faith and, accordingly, are subject to risks and
uncertainties regarding Snap-on's expected results that could cause
(and in some cases have caused) actual results to differ materially
from those described in any such statement. The company's actual
results may differ materially from those described or contemplated in
the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause the company's
actual results to differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking statements include those found in the company's
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
the information under the "Safe Harbor" and "Risk Factors" headings in
its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30,
2006, which are incorporated herein by reference. Snap-on disclaims
any responsibility to update any forward-looking statement provided in
this news release, except as required by law.
For additional information, please visit www.snapon.com.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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March 31, April 1,
2007 2006
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Net sales $709.7 $593.5
Cost of goods sold (397.8) (333.2)
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Gross profit 311.9 260.3
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Financial services revenue 13.4 11.2
Financial services expenses (9.7) (9.2)
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Operating income from financial services 3.7 2.0
Operating expenses (245.9) (222.9)
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Operating earnings 69.7 39.4
Interest expense (11.3) (4.4)
Other income (expense) - net 0.2 (1.2)
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Earnings before income taxes 58.6 33.8
Income tax expense (19.6) (11.7)
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Net earnings $39.0 $22.1
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Earnings per share:
Basic $0.67 $0.38
Diluted $0.66 $0.37
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 58.2 58.2
Effect of dilutive options 0.8 0.9
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Diluted 59.0 59.1
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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Supplemental Segment Information
(Amounts in millions)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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March 31, April 1,
2007 2006
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Net sales:
Snap-on Tools Group $288.5 $248.7
Commercial & Industrial Group 321.8 287.2
Diagnostics & Information Group 167.8 119.2
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Segment net sales 778.1 655.1
Intersegment eliminations (68.4) (61.6)
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Total net sales $709.7 $593.5
Financial services revenue 13.4 11.2
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Total revenues $723.1 $604.7
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Operating earnings:
Snap-on Tools Group $29.3 $18.2
Commercial & Industrial Group 28.1 23.1
Diagnostics & Information Group 21.6 10.3
Financial Services 3.7 2.0
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Segment operating earnings 82.7 53.6
Corporate (13.0) (14.2)
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Operating earnings $69.7 $39.4
Interest expense (11.3) (4.4)
Other income (expense) - net 0.2 (1.2)
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Earnings before income taxes $58.6 $33.8
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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in millions)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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March 31, April 1,
2007 2006
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Operating activities
Net earnings $39.0 $22.1
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
cash provided (used) by operating
activities:
Depreciation 12.1 12.0
Amortization of other intangibles 4.4 0.5
Stock-based compensation expense 3.9 3.3
Excess tax benefits from stock-based
compensation (2.2) (3.4)
Deferred income tax benefits (3.2) (2.9)
Gain on sale of assets (0.1) (0.7)
Loss on mark to market for cash flow
hedges - 0.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables (5.5) (27.0)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (3.0) (9.6)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other
assets (15.9) (14.3)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 12.5 26.6
Increase (decrease) in accruals and other
liabilities (15.0) 20.8
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Net cash provided by operating activities 27.0 27.5
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (13.3) (10.7)
Proceeds from disposal of property and
equipment 1.9 2.5
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Net cash used in investing activities (11.4) (8.2)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 298.5 -
Net increase (decrease) in short-term
borrowings (285.5) 6.0
Purchase of treasury stock (31.2) (26.0)
Proceeds from stock purchase and option
plans 13.8 25.4
Excess tax benefits from stock-based
compensation 2.2 3.4
Cash dividends paid (15.9) (15.8)
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Net cash used in financing activities (18.1) (7.0)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents 0.4 0.2
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (2.1) 12.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 63.4 170.4
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $61.3 $182.9
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures
Cash paid for interest $(10.3) $(7.1)
Net cash refunded (paid) for income taxes 3.4 (4.2)
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in millions)
(unaudited)
March 31, December 30,
2007 2006
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Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $61.3 $63.4
Accounts receivable - net of allowances 567.9 559.2
Inventories 326.9 323.0
Deferred income tax benefits 71.5 76.0
Prepaid expenses and other assets 100.8 91.6
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Total current assets 1,128.4 1,113.2
Property and equipment - net 296.8 297.1
Deferred income tax benefits 61.9 55.3
Goodwill 781.1 776.1
Other intangibles - net 245.7 257.8
Pension assets 14.1 14.0
Other assets 152.4 141.0
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Total Assets $2,680.4 $2,654.5
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Liabilities
Accounts payable $193.3 $178.8
Notes payable and current maturities of
long-term debt 60.3 43.6
Accrued benefits 45.5 41.4
Accrued compensation 67.7 90.4
Franchisee deposits 46.0 48.5
Deferred subscription revenue 32.1 25.3
Income taxes 23.4 37.8
Other accrued liabilities 218.5 216.2
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Total current liabilities 686.8 682.0
Long-term debt 503.9 505.6
Deferred income taxes 82.2 88.9
Retiree health care benefits 68.7 69.6
Pension liabilities 116.7 113.9
Other long-term liabilities 128.9 118.2
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Total Liabilities 1,587.2 1,578.2
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Shareholders' Equity
Common stock 67.1 67.1
Additional paid-in capital 122.0 121.9
Retained earnings 1,203.3 1,180.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) 27.1 21.2
Grantor Stock Trust at fair market value (0.4) (19.4)
Treasury stock at cost (325.9) (294.8)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 1,093.2 1,076.3
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
Equity $2,680.4 $2,654.5
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CONTACT: Snap-on Incorporated
Investors:
Martin M. Ellen
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or
Media:
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