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RBC Bearings Incorporated Announces Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter Results
 
Oxford, CT – May 26, 2011 – RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, today reported results for the fourth quarter ended April 2, 2011.
 
Fourth Quarter Highlights
 
($ in millions)
 
Q4 Fiscal 2011
   
Q4 Fiscal 2010
   
Change
       
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
 
Net sales
  $ 88.9    
 
    $ 79.8    
 
      11.4 %  
 
 
Gross margin
  $ 30.3     $ 31.1     $ 25.1     $ 25.8       20.6 %     20.6 %
Gross margin %
    34.1 %     34.9 %     31.5 %     32.3 %                
Operating income
  $ 16.1     $ 16.8     $ 11.5     $ 12.9       39.4 %     30.8 %
Net income
  $ 9.9     $ 10.4     $ 9.7     $ 8.1       2.1 %     29.3 %
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.44     $ 0.47     $ 0.44     $ 0.37       0.0 %     27.0 %
(1) Results exclude items in reconciliation below.
                         
 
Fiscal Year 2011 Highlights
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Fiscal Year 2011
   
Fiscal Year 2010
   
Change
       
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
 
Net sales
  $ 335.6    
 
    $ 274.7    
 
      22.2 %  
 
 
Gross margin
  $ 109.8     $ 112.7     $ 84.6     $ 87.2       29.8 %     29.2 %
Gross margin %
    32.7 %     33.6 %     30.8 %     31.7 %                
Operating income
  $ 56.2     $ 58.2     $ 34.7     $ 38.7       62.1 %     50.3 %
Net income
  $ 34.9     $ 37.0     $ 24.4     $ 24.3       43.0 %     52.3 %
Diluted EPS
  $ 1.58     $ 1.68     $ 1.12     $ 1.12       41.1 %     50.0 %
(1) Results exclude items in reconciliation below.
                         
 
“We are very pleased with the results of our fourth quarter.  Both sales and operation efficiencies showed significant gains over last year and are the result of continued improvement in demand for products from our core markets, new product introductions and the maturing of many operating efficiency initiatives,” said Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We expect further strengthening of our core markets thru our fiscal year and are pleased to be planning an expansion of production rates in many of our plants.”
 
 
 

 
 
Fourth Quarter Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 were $88.9 million, an increase of 11.4% from $79.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase of 11.4% was driven by an increase of 18.5% in our industrial business and 4.6% in net sales in our aerospace and defense business.  Gross margin for the fourth quarter was $30.3 million compared to $25.1 million for the same period last year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 34.1% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 31.5% for the same period last year. The increase in gross margin percentage was mainly driven by the current recovery in our industrial and aerospace businesses offset by costs associated with our expansion into large bearing products.  Gross margin as a percentage of net sales, excluding $0.7 million of large bearing expansion costs, was 34.9% compared to 32.3% for the same adjusted period last year.
 
Operating income increased 39.4% to $16.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $11.5 million for the same period last year. As a percentage of net sales, operating income was 18.1% compared to 14.4% for the same period last year. Operating income excluding costs associated with the expansion into large bearing products and restructuring and moving costs was $16.8 million, an increase of 30.8% compared to adjusted operating income for the same period last year.  As a percentage of net sales, operating income, excluding these charges, was 18.9% compared to 16.1% for the same adjusted period last year.
 
Interest expense, net for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 was $0.6 million compared to $0.5 million for the same period last year.
 
Other non-operating expense was $0.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.  This was mainly comprised of foreign exchange losses.
 
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company reported net income of $9.9 million compared to net income of $9.7 million in the same period last year.  Excluding the after-tax costs associated with the expansion into large bearing products, restructuring and moving costs, and the foreign exchange loss, net income increased 29.3% to $10.4 million compared to $8.1 million for the same adjusted period last year.

Fiscal Year 2011 Results
Net sales for fiscal 2011 were $335.6 million, an increase of 22.2% from $274.7 million for the same period last year. Gross margin for fiscal 2011 was $109.8 million compared to $84.6 million for the same period last year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 32.7% for fiscal 2011 compared to 30.8% for the same period last year. The increase in gross margin percentage was mainly driven by the current recovery in our industrial and aerospace businesses offset by costs associated with the expansion into large bearing products. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales, excluding $2.9 million of large bearing expansion costs, was 33.6% compared to 31.7% for the same adjusted period last year.
 
 
 

 

For fiscal 2011, the Company reported operating income of $56.2 million compared to $34.7 million for the same period last year.  Operating income excluding costs associated with the expansion into large bearing products and restructuring and moving costs offset by a net gain on sale of assets was $58.2 million for fiscal 2011 compared to $38.7 million for the same adjusted period last year.  Operating income as a percentage of net sales excluding these charges was 17.3% for fiscal 2011 compared to 14.1% for the same adjusted period last year.

Interest expense, net for fiscal 2011 was $1.8 million compared to $1.8 million for the same period last year.

Other non-operating expense was a loss of $1.5 million for fiscal 2011.  This was mainly comprised of foreign exchange losses.
 
Net income for fiscal 2011 was $34.9 million compared to net income of $24.4 million for the same period last year.  Excluding the after-tax costs associated with the expansion into large bearing products, restructuring and moving costs and the foreign exchange loss offset by a net gain on sale of assets and the CDSOA payment, net income was $37.0 million compared to $24.3 million for the same adjusted period last year.
 
Live Webcast                                
RBC Bearings Incorporated will host a webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET today to discuss the quarterly results.  To access the webcast, go to the investor relations portion of the Company’s website, www.rbcbearings.com, and click on the webcast icon.  If you do not have access to the Internet and wish to listen to the call, dial 866-383-7989 (international callers dial 617-597-538) and enter conference ID # 66143562.  An audio replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 26th until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2nd. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 (international callers dial 617-801-6888) and entering conference call ID #38110092.  Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register.
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing results of operations that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release also discloses non-GAAP results of operations that exclude certain charges.  These non-GAAP measures adjust for charges that Management believes are unusual. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s results of operations, as these non-GAAP measures allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures disclosed in the press release with the most comparable GAAP measures are included in the financial table attached to this press release.
 
 
 

 
 
About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical or regulated bearing products requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings currently employs approximately 1,950 people and operates 23 manufacturing facilities in four countries.
 
Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release contain “forward-looking statements.”  All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including the section of this press release entitled “Outlook”; any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items relating to the Company, any statement of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed future growth rates in the markets we serve; any statements of belief; any characterization of and the Company’s ability to control contingent liabilities; anticipated trends in the Company’s businesses; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.  Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate” and other similar words.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.  Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties beyond the control of the Company.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to general economic conditions, geopolitical factors, future levels of general industrial manufacturing activity, future financial performance, market acceptance of new or enhanced versions of the Company’s products, the pricing of raw materials, changes in the competitive environments in which the Company’s businesses operate, the outcome of pending or future litigation and governmental proceedings and approvals, estimated legal costs, increases in interest rates, the Company’s ability to meet its debt obligations, and risks and uncertainties listed or disclosed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” set forth in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.  The Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statement.
 

 
Contacts

RBC Bearings
Daniel A. Bergeron
203-267-5028
dbergeron@rbcbearings.com

FD
Michael Cummings
617-897-1542
investors@rbcbearings.com


 
 

 

RBC Bearings Incorporated
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 88,898     $ 79,832     $ 335,625     $ 274,702  
Cost of sales
    58,579       54,702       225,851       190,136  
Gross margin
    30,319       25,130       109,774       84,566  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    13,898       12,680       52,706       47,367  
Other, net
    367       935       875       2,529  
Total operating expenses
    14,265       13,615       53,581       49,896  
                                 
Operating income
    16,054       11,515       56,193       34,670  
                                 
Interest expense, net
    626       484       1,791       1,807  
Other non-operating expense (income)
    252       295       1,525       (147 )
Income before income taxes
    15,176       10,736       52,877       33,010  
Provision for income taxes
    5,309       1,071       18,009       8,625  
Net income
  $ 9,867     $ 9,665     $ 34,868     $ 24,385  
                                 
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.45     $ 0.45     $ 1.61     $ 1.13  
Diluted
  $ 0.44     $ 0.44     $ 1.58     $ 1.12  
                                 
Weighted average common shares:
                               
Basic
    21,788,514       21,590,597       21,678,626       21,590,421  
Diluted
    22,232,269       21,781,792       22,078,711       21,747,082  

 
 

 
 

RBC Bearings Incorporated
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
 
Reconciliation of Reported Gross Margin to
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
  Adjusted Gross Margin:
                       
                         
Reported gross margin
  $ 30,319     $ 25,130     $ 109,774     $ 84,566  
Large bearing expansion costs
    741       629       2,879       2,640  
Adjusted gross margin
  $ 31,060     $ 25,759     $ 112,653     $ 87,206  

   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
 
Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
  Adjusted Operating Income:
                       
                         
Reported operating income
  $ 16,054     $ 11,515     $ 56,193     $ 34,670  
Large bearing expansion costs
    741       629       2,879       2,640  
Restructuring and moving costs
    35       525       219       1,197  
(Gain) loss on disposition or sale of assets
    (10 )     186       (1,076 )     215  
Adjusted operating income
  $ 16,820     $ 12,855     $ 58,215     $ 38,722  

Reconciliation of Reported Net Income and
 
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
  Net Income Per Common Share to Adjusted Net
 
April 2,
   
April 3,
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
 
  Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Common Share:
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Reported net income
  $ 9,867     $ 9,665     $ 34,868     $ 24,385  
Large bearing expansion costs (1)
    482       410       1,898       1,737  
Restructuring and moving costs (1)
    23       342       144       788  
(Gain) loss on disposition or sale of assets (1)
    (7 )     121       (710 )     141  
CDSOA payment (1)
    -       -       (123 )     (122 )
Foreign exchange loss (gain) (1)
    64       192       926       26  
Advanced energy manufacturing tax credit
    -       (2,665 )     -       (2,665 )
Adjusted net income
  $ 10,429     $ 8,065     $ 37,003     $ 24,290  
(1) Item was tax effected at the effective tax rate.
                               
                                 
Adjusted net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.48     $ 0.37     $ 1.71     $ 1.13  
Diluted
  $ 0.47     $ 0.37     $ 1.68     $ 1.12  
                                 
Adjusted weighted average common shares:
                               
Basic
    21,788,514       21,590,597       21,678,626       21,590,421  
Diluted
    22,232,269       21,781,792       22,078,711       21,747,082  
 
 
 
 

 

RBC Bearings Incorporated
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
 
Segment Data, Net External Sales:
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Roller bearings segment
  $ 25,662     $ 21,330     $ 98,942     $ 73,164  
Plain bearings segment
    45,262       40,324       168,777       134,303  
Ball bearings segment
    10,100       11,718       40,637       45,442  
Other segment
    7,874       6,460       27,269       21,793  
    $ 88,898     $ 79,832     $ 335,625     $ 274,702  
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
                               
   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
   
April 2,
   
April 3,
 
Selected Financial Data:
    2011       2010       2011       2010  
                                 
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 3,204     $ 2,875     $ 12,971     $ 11,830  
                                 
Incentive stock compensation expense
  $ 1,017     $ 904     $ 4,057     $ 3,182  
                                 
Cash provided by operating activities
  $ 9,581     $ 6,180     $ 49,956     $ 41,153  
                                 
Capital expenditures
  $ 3,188     $ 2,398     $ 10,440     $ 9,906  
                                 
Total debt
                  $ 31,296     $ 38,453  
                                 
Cash and short-term investments
                  $ 67,887     $ 28,623  
                                 
Backlog
                  $ 196,697     $ 157,918