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Exhibit 99.1
Contact: | Robert Bannon Director, Investor Relations (336) 335-7665 |
LORILLARD, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2011 RESULTS
GREENSBORO, NC, October 24, 2011 Lorillard, Inc. (NYSE: LO) announced today results for the
quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Third Quarter 2011 Highlights
| Earnings per diluted share increased 7.2% versus last year to $1.94. |
| Net sales increased 3.5% from last year to $1.622 billion. |
| Lorillard domestic wholesale shipments increased 2.8% versus last year compared to an
estimated 6.4% decline in industry domestic wholesale shipments. |
| Adjusted for changes in wholesale inventory patterns, Lorillard domestic wholesale
shipments increased approximately 7% versus year ago. |
| Total Lorillard retail market share increased 1.3 percentage points versus last year to
14.2%. |
| Total Newport retail market share increased 1.1 percentage points versus last year to
11.9%. |
| Total Lorillard share of menthol increased 0.9 percentage points versus last year to
39.2%. |
| Lorillard repurchased 4.0 million shares during the quarter at a cost of $438 million. |
Lorillard fundamentals remained extremely strong in the third quarter, although as we expected
shipments were negatively affected by changes in wholesale inventory patterns versus last year.
Wholesale shipments of Lorillard products to retail, which are unaffected by changes in wholesale
inventory, increased over 8% versus year ago. And, the Company achieved significant market share
gains in all market categories and all sales regions, said Murray S. Kessler, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer. Continued strong fundamentals combined with normalized wholesale
inventories bode well for a strong fourth quarter finish to an already outstanding 2011.
Third Quarter 2011 Results
Net sales increased $55 million to $1.622 billion in the third quarter of 2011, compared to $1.567
billion in the third quarter of 2010, an increase of 3.5%. The increase resulted from higher unit
sales volume and higher average prices, partially offset by introductory promotional pricing of
Newport Non-Menthol.
Gross profit was $563 million in the third quarter of 2011, or 34.7% of net sales, compared to $566
million, or 36.1% of net sales, in the third quarter of 2010. The decrease in gross profit
reflects higher costs related to the State Settlement Agreements and the Federal Assessment for
Tobacco Growers and higher Food and Drug Administration user fees, partially offset by the increase
in net sales.
Total Lorillard wholesale shipment volume for the third quarter of 2011, which includes Puerto Rico
and U.S. Possessions, increased 2.8% compared to the third quarter of 2010 to 10.3 billion units.
Lorillards domestic wholesale shipments, which exclude Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions, also
increased 2.8% for the same period. Domestic wholesale shipments for Newport, the Companys
flagship brand, increased 2.5%, while domestic wholesale shipments for Maverick, the Companys
leading discount brand, increased 7.0% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter
of 2010. Total cigarette industry domestic wholesale shipments decreased an estimated 6.4% for the
third quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter of 2010. Changes in wholesale inventory
patterns are estimated to have negatively impacted year ago comparisons by approximately 3
percentage points for the industry and approximately 4 percentage points for Lorillard. Adjusting
for this effect, Lorillard domestic wholesale shipments increased approximately 7% for the third
quarter of 2011. See attached table for details of Lorillards wholesale shipments.
Based on Lorillards proprietary retail shipment data (Excel), which measures shipments from
wholesale to retail and is unaffected by changes in wholesale inventory patterns, Lorillard
shipments grew over 8% versus year ago. Lorillards domestic retail market share once again posted
gains in the third quarter of 2011, increasing 1.3 share points to a market share of 14.2%.
Newports domestic retail market share reached 11.9% during the third quarter of 2011, an increase
of 1.1 share points compared to the third quarter of 2010. The Companys successful launch of
Newport Non-Menthol, geographic expansion initiatives on Newport Menthol and continued double digit
retail shipment growth on Maverick accounted for the increase in volume and market share growth.
Selling, general and administrative costs increased $7 million to $108 million in the third quarter
of 2011 compared to the third quarter of 2010 primarily as a result of higher compensation costs,
higher legal costs related to the Engle Progeny litigation and higher marketing and other costs
related to the Companys strategic initiatives, including market research and advertising support
of Newport Non-Menthol.
Interest expense increased $5 million in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter of
2010 and reflects interest on the senior notes issued in the third quarter of 2011.
Lorillards effective income tax rate was 36.7% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to 37.3% in
the third quarter of 2010. The decrease is primarily due to an increase in the Companys
manufacturers deduction in 2011.
Net income in the third quarter of 2011 was $267 million, or $1.94 per share (basic and diluted),
compared to $274 million, or $1.82 per share (basic) and $1.81 per share (diluted), in the third
quarter of 2010. The 7.2% increase in earnings per diluted share for the third quarter includes
the benefit of the Companys share repurchase program which resulted in lower outstanding shares,
and contributed $0.18 to the increase in earnings per share.
First
Nine Months 2011 Results
Net sales were $4.849 billion in the first nine months of 2011, compared to $4.446 billion in the
first nine months of 2010, an increase of 9.1%. The increase resulted from higher unit sales
volume and higher average prices, partially offset by introductory promotional pricing of Newport
Non-Menthol.
Gross profit was $1.705 billion in the first nine months of 2011, or 35.2% of net sales, compared
to $1.585 billion, or 35.7% of net sales, in the first nine months of 2010. The increase in gross
profit reflects the increase in net sales, partially offset by higher costs related to the State
Settlement Agreements and the Federal Assessment for Tobacco Growers and higher Food and Drug
Administration user fees.
Total Lorillard wholesale shipment volume for the first nine months of 2011, which includes Puerto
Rico and U.S. Possessions, increased 7.3% compared to the first nine months of 2010 to 30.7 billion
units. Lorillards domestic wholesale shipments, which exclude Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions,
increased 7.4% for the same period. Domestic wholesale shipments for Newport, the Companys
flagship brand, increased 6.7%, while domestic wholesale shipments for Maverick increased 16.2% in
first nine months of 2011 compared to the first nine months of 2010. Total cigarette industry
domestic wholesale shipments decreased an estimated 3.7% for the first nine months of 2011 compared
to the first nine months of 2010. See attached table for details of Lorillards wholesale
shipments.
Selling, general and administrative costs increased $49 million, or 16.7% in the first nine months
of 2011 to $342 million compared to the first nine months of 2010. The increase in the first nine
months of 2011 is primarily a result of higher legal costs related to the Engle Progeny litigation.
In addition, certain other selling, general and administrative costs increased due to higher
compensation costs and higher administrative costs incurred in support of strategic initiatives,
including market research and advertising costs related to the support of Newport Non-Menthol, as
well as costs incurred in support of the Companys position and industry reports to the FDA
regarding the use of Menthol in cigarettes.
Interest expense increased $24 million in the first nine months of 2011 compared to the first nine
months of 2010 and reflects interest on the senior notes issued in the third quarter of 2011 and
the second quarter of 2010.
Lorillards effective income tax rate was 36.8% in the first nine months of 2011 compared to 37.4%
in the first nine months of 2010. The decrease is primarily due to an increase in the Companys
manufacturers deduction in 2011 and an unfavorable adjustment in the first quarter of 2010 from
the impact of the repeal of future tax deductions for Medicare Part D subsidies for retiree drug
benefits pursuant to the health care reform legislation enacted in that same quarter, as well as
state tax law changes enacted during the second quarter of 2011 and the settlement of certain state
and federal tax matters.
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Net income in the first nine months of 2011 was $806 million, or $5.70 per share (basic) and $5.69
per share (diluted), compared to $770 million, or $5.04 per share (basic and diluted) in the first
nine months of 2010. The 12.9% increase in earnings per diluted share for the first nine months of
2011 includes the benefit of the Companys share repurchase program which resulted in lower
outstanding shares, and contributed $0.43 to the increase in earnings per share.
Additional News
On August 1, 2011, Lorillard, Inc. announced an underwritten public offering of an aggregate
principal amount of $500 million 3.50% senior notes due 2016 and $250 million 7.00% senior notes
due 2041 through its main operating subsidiary, Lorillard Tobacco Company, and guaranteed by
Lorillard, Inc. The offering closed on August 4, 2011. The net proceeds from the offering will be
used for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, the repurchase,
redemption or retirement of securities including its common stock, acquisitions, additions to
working capital and capital expenditures.
On August 12, 2011, Lorillard, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly
dividend on its common stock of $1.30 per share. The dividend was payable on September 12, 2011 to
shareholders of record as of September 1, 2011.
Also on August 12, 2011, Lorillard, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized a $750
million share repurchase program. On August 9, 2011, the $1.4 billion share repurchase program
previously authorized on August 20, 2010 and amended on May 19, 2011 was completed. During the
third quarter of 2011, the Company repurchased approximately 4.0 million shares at a cost of $438
million under both programs. As of September 30, 2011, the maximum dollar value of shares that
could yet be purchased under the $750 million program was $553 million.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the third quarter 2011 results of Lorillard, Inc. has been scheduled
for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, October 24, 2011. A live broadcast of the call will
be available online at the Lorillard, Inc. website (www.lorillard.com). Please go to the website
at least ten minutes before the event begins to register and to download and install any necessary
audio software.
Those interested in participating in the question and answer session of the conference call should
dial (888) 239-6824 (domestic) or (706) 902-3787 (international). The passcode for this event is:
17389350.
An online replay will be available at the Companys website following the call. If you wish to
listen to the replay of this conference call, please visit Lorillards website at www.lorillard.com
or dial (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and enter passcode: 17389350.
The conference call will be available for replay in its entirety through October 31, 2011.
About Lorillard, Inc.
Lorillard, Inc. (NYSE: LO), through its Lorillard Tobacco Company subsidiary, is the third largest
manufacturer of cigarettes in the United States. Founded in 1760, Lorillard is the oldest
continuously operating tobacco company in the U.S. Newport, Lorillards flagship menthol-flavored
premium cigarette brand, is the top selling menthol and second largest selling cigarette in the
U.S. In addition to Newport, the Lorillard product line has four additional brand families
marketed under the Kent, True, Maverick and Old Gold brand names. These five brands include 43
different product offerings which vary in price, taste, flavor, length and packaging. Lorillard
maintains its headquarters and manufactures all of its products in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Reform Act). Forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, any statement that may project, indicate or imply future
results, events, performance or achievements, and may contain the words expect, intend, plan,
anticipate, estimate, believe, may, will be, will continue, will likely result and
similar expressions. In addition, any statement that may be provided by management concerning
future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing
business strategies or prospects and possible actions by Lorillard, Inc. are also forward-looking
statements as defined by the Reform Act.
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Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events
and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our
control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.
Information describing factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements is available in Lorillard, Inc.s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the SEC), including but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These filings are available from the SEC over the Internet or in
hard copy, and are available on our website at www.lorillard.com. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the time they are made, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or
undertaking to update these statements to reflect any change in expectations or beliefs or any
change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
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Lorillard, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
(Amounts in millions, except per share data) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Net sales (a) |
$ | 1,622 | $ | 1,567 | $ | 4,849 | $ | 4,446 | ||||||||
Cost of sales (a) (b) |
1,059 | 1,001 | 3,144 | 2,861 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
563 | 566 | 1,705 | 1,585 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
108 | 101 | 342 | 293 | ||||||||||||
Operating income |
455 | 465 | 1,363 | 1,292 | ||||||||||||
Investment income |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(34 | ) | (29 | ) | (90 | ) | (66 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes |
421 | 437 | 1,275 | 1,229 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes |
154 | 163 | 469 | 459 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 267 | $ | 274 | $ | 806 | $ | 770 | ||||||||
Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
$ | 1.94 | 1.82 | 5.70 | 5.04 | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 1.94 | 1.81 | 5.69 | 5.04 | |||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
136.74 | 151.33 | 141.08 | 152.63 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
137.02 | 151.54 | 141.31 | 152.81 |
Supplemental information:
(a) Includes excise taxes. |
$ | 509 | $ | 494 | $ | 1,521 | $ | 1,413 | ||||||||
(b) Cost of sales includes: |
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- Charges to accrue obligations under the
State Settlement Agreements. |
341 | 324 | 1,013 | 911 | ||||||||||||
- Charges to accrue obligations under the
Federal Assessment for Tobacco Growers. |
30 | 27 | 93 | 84 | ||||||||||||
- Charges to accrue Food and Drug
Administration user fees. |
15 | 7 | 45 | 21 |
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Lorillard, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(In millions) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Assets: |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,705 | $ | 2,063 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $3 and $3 |
11 | 9 | ||||||
Other receivables |
27 | 68 | ||||||
Inventories |
319 | 277 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
509 | 503 | ||||||
Other current assets |
133 | 15 | ||||||
Total current assets |
2,704 | 2,935 | ||||||
Plant and equipment, net |
248 | 243 | ||||||
Prepaid pension assets |
68 | 66 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
8 | 6 | ||||||
Other assets |
124 | 46 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 3,152 | $ | 3,296 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Deficit: |
||||||||
Accounts and drafts payable |
$ | 16 | $ | 27 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
327 | 333 | ||||||
Settlement costs |
1,057 | 1,060 | ||||||
Income taxes |
5 | 6 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
1,405 | 1,426 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
2,590 | 1,769 | ||||||
Postretirement pension, medical and life insurance benefits |
279 | 284 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
52 | 42 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
4,326 | 3,521 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities |
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Shareholders Deficit: |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10 million shares |
| | ||||||
Common stock: |
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Authorized 600 million shares; par value$0.01
per share |
||||||||
Issued 175 million and 174 million shares |
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Outstanding 135 million and 147 million shares |
2 | 2 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
260 | 242 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
1,922 | 1,666 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(111 | ) | (109 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock at cost, 39 million and 27 million shares |
(3,247 | ) | (2,026 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders deficit |
(1,174 | ) | (225 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders deficit |
$ | 3,152 | $ | 3,296 | ||||
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Lorillard, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Wholesale Shipments
Information regarding unit volume shipped by Lorillard Tobacco Company to its direct buying
customers by brand follows:
Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(All units in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | % Chg | 2011 | 2010 | % Chg | ||||||||||||||||||
Full Price Brands |
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Total Newport |
8,454,661 | 8,247,874 | 2.5 | 25,550,926 | 23,952,602 | 6.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Kent |
49,590 | 63,102 | -21.4 | 154,686 | 193,362 | -20.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total True |
52,938 | 64,800 | -18.3 | 162,852 | 195,461 | -16.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Max |
| 2,517 | -100.0 | | 11,268 | -100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Full Price Brands |
8,557,189 | 8,378,293 | 2.1 | 25,868,464 | 24,352,693 | 6.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Price/Value Brands |
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Total Old Gold |
152,232 | 145,776 | 4.4 | 425,034 | 394,476 | 7.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Maverick |
1,397,484 | 1,306,236 | 7.0 | 3,934,884 | 3,387,744 | 16.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Price/Value Brands |
1,549,716 | 1,452,012 | 6.7 | 4,359,918 | 3,782,220 | 15.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Domestic Cigarettes |
10,106,905 | 9,830,305 | 2.8 | 30,228,382 | 28,134,913 | 7.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions |
177,036 | 172,848 | 2.4 | 517,632 | 516,103 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Grand Total |
10,283,941 | 10,003,153 | 2.8 | 30,746,014 | 28,651,016 | 7.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Notes:
1. | This information is unaudited and is not adjusted for returns or the impact of wholesale trade
inventory fluctuations. |
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2. | Domestic unit volume includes units sold as well as promotional units and excludes volumes for
Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions. |
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3. | Unit volume for a quarter is not necessarily indicative of unit volume for any subsequent period. |
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4. | Unit volume is not necessarily indicative of the level of revenues for any period. |
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5. | The nine months ended September 30, 2011 contained one more shipping day than the comparable
period ended September 30, 2010. |
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Lorillard, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Domestic Retail Market Share Data (1)
Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | Pt Chg | 2011 | 2010 | Pt Chg | |||||||||||||||||||
Lorillard |
14.2 | 12.9 | 1.3 | 14.2 | 12.8 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Newport |
11.9 | 10.8 | 1.1 | 12.0 | 10.9 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Industry Menthol |
30.5 | 30.2 | 0.3 | 30.6 | 30.0 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Lorillard Share
of Menthol Segment |
39.2 | 38.3 | 0.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Newport Share
of Menthol Segment |
36.1 | 35.8 | 0.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | |
(1) | Unaudited information based on Lorillards Proprietary Retail Database (EXCEL) |
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