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EXHIBIT 99.1
Encore Wire
Corporation 1329 Millwood Road McKinney, Texas 75069 972-562-9473 |
PRESS RELEASE | Contact: |
October 26, 2011 Frank J. Bilban Vice President & CFO |
For Immediate Release
ENCORE WIRE REPORTS IMPROVED THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
MCKINNEY, TX Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) today announced improved
results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 were $319.4 million compared to $242.8
million during the third quarter of 2010. Higher prices for building wire sold in the quarter
ended September 30, 2011 accounted for most of the increase in net sales dollars, increasing 28.7%
per copper pound sold versus the same period in 2010. Sales prices rose primarily due to higher
copper prices, which rose 24.7%. Unit volume in the third quarter of 2011 increased 2.3% versus
the third quarter of 2010. Net income for the third quarter of 2011 increased 169.4% to $13.7
million versus $5.1 million in the third quarter of 2010. Fully diluted net earnings per common
share increased 168.7%, to $0.59 in the third quarter of 2011 versus $0.22 in the third quarter of
2010.
Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were $932.2 million compared to $654.1
million during the same period in 2010. Higher prices for building wire sold in the nine months
ended September 30, 2011 accounted for most of the increase in net sales dollars, increasing 30.4%
per copper pound versus the same period in 2010. Unit volume in the nine months ended September
30, 2011 also helped to increase net sales dollars, increasing 9.4% versus the same period in 2010.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased 214.4% to $33.8 million versus
$10.8 million in the same period in 2010. Fully diluted net earnings per common share increased
212.9%, to $1.45 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 versus $0.46 in the same period in
2010.
On a sequential quarter comparison, net sales for the third quarter of 2011 were $319.4 million
versus $309.5 million during the second quarter of 2011. Unit volume increased 0.3% on a
sequential quarter comparison. Net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $13.7 million versus
$9.5 million in the second quarter of 2011. Fully diluted net income per common share was $0.59 in
the third quarter of 2011 versus $0.40 in the second quarter of 2011.
Commenting on the results, Daniel L. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire
Corporation, said, We are pleased to announce strong quarterly earnings in this turbulent economy
and the severe recession currently taking place in the construction industry. As we have
repeatedly noted, the key metric to our earnings is the spread between the price of wire sold and
cost of raw copper purchased in any given period. That spread increased 41.2% in the third quarter
of 2011 versus the third quarter of 2010, while our unit volume shipped in the third quarter of
2011 increased 2.3% versus the third quarter of 2010. For the nine months ended September 30,
2011, the spread increased 34.2% versus the nine months ended September 30, 2010, driving our
increased earnings, while unit volumes increased 9.4%. Industry pricing discipline improved
significantly in the second half of the third quarter as copper prices dropped precipitously. The
Comex average copper price in July was $4.40 per pound with a high
of $4.47 on July 29th. In August, the price of copper started trending down, but the
big decline came in September, with a Comex close price of $4.14 on September 1st and a
Comex close of $3.14 on September 30. We were able to reduce wire prices more slowly than copper
was falling, especially in September, significantly improving our margins. Over the last several
decades falling copper prices have
been detrimental to industry margins, but that dynamic appears
to have changed recently as was also the case during the last two quarters of 2008, when copper
prices dropped at a historic pace and margins improved.
Our trailing twelve months results are also dramatically improved, with net sales up 43.0% to
$1.188 billion and net earnings per common diluted share up 333.2% to $1.64 versus $831.2 million
and $0.38 per share in the previous twelve month period, respectively.
We continue to support industry price increases in an effort to maintain and increase margins. We
believe our superior order fill rates continue to enhance our competitive position, as our
electrical distributor customers are holding lean inventories in the field. As orders come in from
electrical contractors, the distributors can count on our order fill rates to ensure quick
deliveries from coast to coast. We have been able to accomplish this despite holding what are
historically lean inventories for us.
Our balance sheet is very strong. We have no long term debt, and our revolving line of credit is
paid down to zero. In addition, we have $15.2 million in cash as of September 30, 2011. We also
declared another quarterly cash dividend during the third quarter of 2011.
We understand that this is a cyclical industry and therefore we designed and manage our cost
structure and balance sheet accordingly. Our low cost structure and strong balance sheet have
enabled us to withstand difficult periods in the past, and we believe we will emerge stronger than
most when market conditions improve. We thank our employees and associates for their outstanding
effort and our shareholders for their continued support during these challenging times.
Encore Wire Corporation manufactures a broad range of copper electrical wire for interior wiring in
homes, apartments, manufactured housing and commercial and industrial buildings. The matters
discussed in this news release, other than the historical financial information, including
statements about the copper pricing environment, profitability and shareholder value, may include
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including fluctuations in the
price of copper and other raw materials, the impact of competitive pricing and other risks detailed
from time to time in the Companys reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Actual results may vary materially from those anticipated.
Additional Disclosures:
The term EBITDA is used by the Company in presentations, quarterly conference calls and other
instances as appropriate. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization. The Company presents EBITDA because it is a required component of
financial ratios reported by the Company to the Companys banks, and is also frequently used by
securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) results to compare to the performance of other
companies who also publicize this information. Financial analysts frequently ask for EBITDA when
it has not been presented. EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and
should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indicator of the Companys operating
performance or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. The Company has
reconciled EBITDA with net income for fiscal years 1996 to 2010 on previous Form 8-K filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. EBITDA for each period pertinent to this press release is
calculated and reconciled to net income as follows:
3 Months Ended Sept. 30, | 9 Months Ended Sept. 30, | |||||||||||||||
$ s in 000s | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 13,721 | $ | 5,092 | $ | 33,836 | $ | 10,761 | ||||||||
Income Tax Expense |
7,607 | 2,097 | 17,653 | 5,095 | ||||||||||||
Interest Expense |
87 | 79 | 242 | 442 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization |
3,366 | 3,425 | 10,233 | 10,285 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA |
$ | 24,781 | $ | 10,693 | $ | 61,964 | $ | 26,583 | ||||||||
Encore Wire Corporation
1329 Millwood Road
McKinney, Texas 75069
(972) 562-9473
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
1329 Millwood Road
McKinney, Texas 75069
(972) 562-9473
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash |
$ | 15,172 | $ | 103,252 | ||||
Receivables, net |
259,951 | 190,364 | ||||||
Inventories |
76,766 | 42,104 | ||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Other |
10,763 | 6,377 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
362,652 | 342,097 | ||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, net |
135,583 | 134,985 | ||||||
Other Assets |
194 | 194 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 498,429 | $ | 477,276 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts Payable |
$ | 16,651 | $ | 32,897 | ||||
Accrued Liabilities and Other |
26,134 | 25,256 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
42,785 | 58,153 | ||||||
Long Term Liabilities |
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Non-Current Deferred Income Taxes |
13,931 | 11,746 | ||||||
Total Long Term Liabilities |
13,931 | 11,746 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
56,716 | 69,899 | ||||||
Stockholders Equity |
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Common Stock |
266 | 264 | ||||||
Additional Paid in Capital |
47,138 | 45,040 | ||||||
Treasury Stock |
(21,496 | ) | (21,294 | ) | ||||
Retained Earnings |
415,805 | 383,367 | ||||||
Total Stockholders Equity |
441,713 | 407,377 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
$ | 498,429 | $ | 477,276 | ||||
Encore Wire Corporation
1329 Millwood Road
McKinney, Texas 75069
(972) 562-9473
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
1329 Millwood Road
McKinney, Texas 75069
(972) 562-9473
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales |
$ | 319,356 | 100.0 | % | $ | 242,751 | 100.0 | % | $ | 932,176 | 100.0 | % | $ | 654,074 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of Sales |
281,517 | 88.2 | % | 219,983 | 90.6 | % | 829,949 | 89.0 | % | 593,790 | 90.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Profit |
37,839 | 11.8 | % | 22,768 | 9.4 | % | 102,227 | 11.0 | % | 60,284 | 9.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, General and
Administrative Expenses |
16,423 | 5.1 | % | 15,506 | 6.4 | % | 50,655 | 5.4 | % | 41,558 | 6.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Income |
21,416 | 6.7 | % | 7,262 | 3.0 | % | 51,572 | 5.5 | % | 18,726 | 2.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest & Other Expense |
88 | 0.0 | % | 73 | 0.0 | % | 83 | 0.0 | % | 2,870 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income before Income Taxes |
21,328 | 6.7 | % | 7,189 | 3.0 | % | 51,489 | 5.5 | % | 15,856 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes |
7,607 | 2.4 | % | 2,097 | 0.9 | % | 17,653 | 1.9 | % | 5,095 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 13,721 | 4.3 | % | $ | 5,092 | 2.1 | % | $ | 33,836 | 3.6 | % | $ | 10,761 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share |
$ | 0.59 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 1.45 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share |
$ | 0.59 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 1.45 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Number of
Common and Common |
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Equivalent Shares Outstanding: |
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-Basic |
23,292 | 23,193 | 23,258 | 23,174 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
-Diluted |
23,399 | 23,337 | 23,394 | 23,277 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend Declared per Share |
$ | 0.02 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||