WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced net sales of $185.5 million and net income of $6.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007.
Net sales increased $14.3 million, or 8.3 percent, to $185.5 million, compared with $171.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2006.
Net income for the fourth quarter was $6.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared with $1.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2006.
The improvement in fourth-quarter results was primarily attributable to new program sales of electronics in Europe and North America and a more favorable sales mix in the Company's North America electronics business. These improvements were accomplished in spite of the approximate 42% fourth- quarter decline in the medium- and heavy-duty truck market in North America.
"The 2007 results reflect our organization's responsiveness to meeting the challenges of the market, especially the decline in the North America commercial vehicle market, and our continuing focus on improving the operating performance of the Company," said John C. Corey, president and chief executive officer. "We made significant progress in improving our profitability and generating cash in 2007. We look forward to continuing the execution of our operating and restructuring plan in 2008."
For the year ended December 31, 2007, net sales were $727.1 million, an increase of $18.4 million compared with $708.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The improvement in net sales was predominantly attributable to new activity in the Company's European and North American commercial vehicle businesses and emissions sensing in our North American light vehicle business and favorable foreign exchange translation. These improvements were partially offset by lower medium- and heavy-duty truck production volume in the North American market. Net income for 2007 was $16.7 million, a 14.9% increase from net income of $14.5 million in 2006. Net income per diluted share increased 12.7% to $0.71 in 2007, compared with $0.63 per diluted share in 2006.
Full-year 2007 net income includes pre-tax restructuring expense of approximately $1.0 million for the Company's previously announced restructuring initiatives. Stoneridge began these initiatives in the fourth quarter of 2007 and expects to substantially complete them by the fourth quarter of 2008. The Company anticipates incurring total pre-tax charges of approximately $9.0 million to $13.0 million in 2008 for the restructuring after the expected benefit of a facility sale. Stoneridge expects to generate annual savings of $8.0 million to $12.0 million beginning in 2009 as a result of these initiatives.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $33.5 million, compared with $46.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher working capital requirements related to an increase in sales in the electronics segment to customers with contractually longer payment terms.
Outlook
Because of the previously announced IPO transaction filing of the Company's PST Eletronica S.A. joint venture in Brazil, Stoneridge is not providing earnings guidance for the year 2008 at this time due to the volatility and uncertainty in the capital and equity markets. "For 2008, we expect to continue making the progress that we exhibited during 2007 with our previously announced restructuring plans," Corey said.
Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge's conference call regarding 2007 fourth-quarter results can be accessed at 11 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, January 31, 2008, at www.stoneridge.com, which will also offer a webcast replay.
About Stoneridge, Inc.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Warren, Ohio, is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems principally for the automotive, medium- and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical fact are forward- looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this release. Things that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors, the loss of a major customer; a significant change in automotive, medium- and heavy-duty truck or agricultural and off-highway vehicle production; a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which the Company operates; labor disruptions at the Company's facilities or at any of the Company's significant customers or suppliers; the ability of the Company's suppliers to supply the Company with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis; customer acceptance of new products; and the failure to achieve successful integration of any acquired company or business. In addition, this release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements contained in this release can be found in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months For the Fiscal Years
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
2007 2006 2007 2006
(Unaudited)(Unaudited) (Unaudited)(Audited)
Net Sales $185,476 $171,215 $727,120 $708,699
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of goods sold 137,352 135,174 559,397 549,793
Selling, general and
administrative 34,561 32,956 133,614 124,302
Provision for doubtful
accounts, net 12 (308) 94 236
(Gain) loss on sale of
property, plant and
equipment, net (245) 151 (1,710) (1,303)
Restructuring charges 852 454 926 608
Operating Income 12,944 2,788 34,799 35,063
Interest expense, net 5,189 4,282 21,759 21,744
Equity in earnings of
investees (2,969) (2,321) (10,893) (7,125)
Other (income) loss, net (76) (892) 709 805
Income Before Income Taxes 10,800 1,719 23,224 19,639
Provision for income taxes 4,319 269 6,553 5,126
Net Income $6,481 $1,450 $16,671 $14,513
Basic net income per share $0.28 $0.06 $0.72 $0.63
Basic weighted average shares
outstanding 23,215 22,930 23,133 22,866
Diluted net income per share $0.28 $0.06 $0.71 $0.63
Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding 23,524 23,248 23,548 23,161
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31,
2007 2006
(Unaudited) (Audited)ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $95,924 $65,882
Accounts receivable, less allowances
for doubtful accounts and other
reserves of $4,736 and $5,243,
respectively 122,288 106,985
Inventories, net 57,392 58,521
Prepaid expenses and other 15,926 13,448
Deferred income taxes 9,829 9,196
Total current assets 301,359 254,032
Long-Term Assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net 92,752 114,586
Other Assets:
Goodwill 65,176 65,176
Investments and other, net 39,454 30,875
Deferred income taxes 29,028 37,138
Total long-term assets 226,410 247,775
Total Assets $527,769 $501,807
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $69,373 $72,493
Accrued expenses and other 47,198 45,624
Total current liabilities 116,571 118,117
Long-Term Liabilities:
Long-term debt 200,000 200,000
Deferred income taxes 2,665 1,923
Other liabilities 2,344 3,145
Total long-term liabilities 205,009 205,068
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred Shares, without par value,
authorized 5,000 shares, none issued - -
Common Shares, without par value,
authorized 60,000 shares, issued
24,601 and 23,990 shares and
outstanding 24,209 and 23,804 shares,
respectively, with no stated value - -
Additional paid-in capital 154,173 150,078
Common Shares held in treasury, 392
and 186 shares, respectively, at cost (383) (151)
Retained earnings 38,372 21,701
Accumulated other comprehensive
income14,027 6,994
Total shareholders' equity 206,189 178,622
Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
Equity $527,769 $501,807
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
For the Fiscal Years
Ended December 31,
2007 2006
(Unaudited) (Audited)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating
activities $33,525 $46,540
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (18,141) (25,895)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 12,315 2,266
Proceeds from sale of partnership
interest - 1,153
Business acquisitions and other - (2,133)
Net cash used for investing
activities (5,826) (24,609)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt - (44)
Share-based compensation activity 2,119 301
Other financing costs (1,219) (150)
Net cash provided by financing
activities 900 107
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents 1,443 3,060
Net change in cash and cash
equivalents 30,042 25,098
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 65,882 40,784
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $95,924 $65,882
Stoneridge, Inc.