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Astec Industries, Inc.
 
News Release
  1725 Shepherd Road  | Chattanooga, TN  37421  | Phone (423) 899-5898  | Fax (423) 899-4456


ASTEC INDUSTRIES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 24, 2012) - Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ASTE) today reported results for their second quarter ended June 30, 2012.  Net sales for the second quarter of 2012 were $253.9 million compared to $247.8 million for the second quarter of 2011, a 2% increase.  Earnings for the second quarter of 2012 were $10.4 million or $0.45 per diluted share compared to earnings for the second quarter of 2011 of $14.1 million or $0.61 per diluted share, a decrease of $0.16 or 26% per diluted share.  

Domestic sales increased 16% to $161.5 million for the second quarter of 2012 compared to $139.5 million for the second quarter of 2011.  International sales were $92.4 million for the second quarter of 2012 compared to $108.3 million for the second quarter of 2011, a 15% decrease.

Net sales for the first half of 2012 were $520.5 million compared to $477.9 million for the first half of 2011, a 9% increase.  Earnings for the first half of 2012 were $22.6 million or $0.98 per diluted share compared to earnings for the first half of 2011 of $24.2 million or $1.06 per diluted share, a decrease of $0.08 or 8% per diluted share.  

Domestic sales increased 13% to $322.9 million for the first half of 2012 compared to $287.0 million for the first half of 2011.  International sales were $197.6 million for the first half of 2012 compared to $190.9 million for the first half of 2011, a 3% increase.

The Company’s domestic backlog increased 44%, from $103.0 million at June 30, 2011 to $148.7 million at June 30, 2012.  The international backlog at June 30, 2012 was $109.6 million, a 19% decrease from the June 30, 2011 international backlog of $134.5 million.  Total backlog increased 9% to $258.3 million from $237.5 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  2011 backlog amounts have been restated to reflect acquisitions made late in 2011.   

Consolidated financial information for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012 and additional information related to segment revenues and profits are attached as addenda to this press release.

Commenting on the announcement, Dr. J. Don Brock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “During the second quarter, domestic sales were higher overall but we saw significant declines in domestic sales in the Asphalt and Mobile Asphalt Paving groups.  The series of 90-day highway bill continuations that lasted through the second quarter created funding uncertainties at state transportation departments.  This resulted in delays in, and in some cases the elimination of, projects during the peak road construction season.  Our international sales were hurt by a stronger dollar and uncertainty in the global economy.  Although we don’t expect to overcome this shortfall this year, the new 27-month highway bill should help demand return to a more normalized level during the second half of the year.”  

Dr. Brock continued, “In spite of the uncertainty that exists in the global economy, we continue to develop new products and explore new applications for existing products, all with an eye toward diversification.  We continue to look for acquisitions that fit our strategic goals and help us make our customers successful.”

 
 

 
Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast
Astec will conduct a conference call on July 24, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time to review its June 30, 2012 results as well as current business conditions.  The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (877) 407-9210.  International callers should dial (201) 689-8049.   Please reference Astec Industries.
 
The company will also provide an online Web simulcast and rebroadcast of the conference call.  The live broadcast of Astec’s conference call will be available online at the Company’s website:  www.astecindustries.com/conferencecalls. An archived webcast will be available for 90 days at www.astecindustries.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available through midnight on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 by dialing (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, Account #286, Conference ID# 397799.  A transcription of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 business days after the call.

Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for building and restoring the world’s infrastructure.  Astec’s manufacturing operations are divided into four primary business segments:  aggregate processing and mining equipment; asphalt production equipment; mobile asphalt paving equipment; and underground boring, directional drilling and trenching equipment.  Additionally, the Other Group contains one subsidiary that manufactures equipment used for wood processing and recycling and one that is a company-owned dealership located in Australia.

The information contained in this press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding the future performance of the Company, including statements about the Company’s financial performance in the second half of 2012, the effects on the Company from its backlog, the effects of our recent acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, the Federal highway bill, the uncertainty in the global economy, and the success of the Company’s product development activities.  These forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations and are based upon currently available information, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements.  These statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted or anticipated.  Future events and actual results, financial or otherwise, could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause future events or actual results to differ materially include:  general uncertainty in the economy, rising oil and liquid asphalt prices, rising steel prices, the affect of any future federal stimulus package, decreased funding for highway projects, the relative strength/weakness of the dollar to foreign currencies, production capacity, general business conditions in the industry, demand for the Company’s products, seasonality and cyclicality in operating results, seasonality of sales volumes or lower than expected sales volumes, lower than expected margins on custom equipment orders, competitive activity, tax rates and the impact of future legislation thereon, and those other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  

For Additional Information Contact:
J. Don Brock
Chairman of the Board & C.E.O.
Phone: (423) 867-4210
Fax: (423) 867-4127
E-mail: dbrock@astecindustries.com
or
David C. Silvious
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (423) 899-5898
Fax: (423) 899-4456
E-mail: dsilvious@astecindustries.com
or
Stephen C. Anderson
Vice President, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Secretary
Phone: (423) 899-5898
Fax: (423) 899-4456
E-mail: sanderson@astecindustries.com
 
 
 

 


Astec Industries, Inc.
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
(in thousands)
   
(unaudited)
   
   
Jun 30
   
Jun 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 35,916     $ 73,490  
Receivables, net
    119,983       103,842  
Inventories
    322,086       281,152  
Prepaid expenses and other
    28,401       24,261  
Total current assets
    506,386       482,745  
Property and equipment, net
    191,289       174,582  
Other assets
    43,171       33,880  
Total assets
  $ 740,846     $ 691,207  
Liabilities and equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable - trade
  $ 51,824     $ 49,499  
Other accrued liabilities
    102,811       92,253  
Total current liabilities
    154,635       141,752  
Other non-current liabilities
    33,458       30,960  
Total equity
    552,753       518,495  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 740,846     $ 691,207  
                 

 
 

 

 

 
Astec Industries, Inc.
       
Consolidated Statements of Income
       
(in thousands, except per share data)
       
(unaudited)
       
         
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
Jun 30
    Jun 30    
Jun 30
     Jun 30  
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net sales
  $ 253,875     $ 247,756     $ 520,513     $ 477,945  
Cost of sales
    197,645       185,785       403,636       361,271  
Gross profit
    56,230       61,971       116,877       116,674  
Selling, general, administrative & engineering expenses
    40,376       38,789       82,263       78,278  
Asset impairment charge
    -       2,170       -       2,170  
Income from operations
    15,854       21,012       34,614       36,226  
Interest expense
    42       58       90       94  
Other income, net of expenses
    627       366       1,477       773  
Income before income taxes
    16,439       21,320       36,001       36,905  
Income taxes
    6,010       7,215       13,314       12,642  
Net income
    10,429       14,105       22,687       24,263  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    63       19       76       33  
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 10,366     $ 14,086     $ 22,611     $ 24,230  
                                 
                                 
Earnings per Common Share
                               
Net income attributable to controlling interest
                               
          Basic
  $ 0.46     $ 0.62     $ 1.00     $ 1.07  
          Diluted
  $ 0.45     $ 0.61     $ 0.98     $ 1.06  
                                 
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                         
          Basic
    22,691       22,576       22,667       22,571  
          Diluted
    23,041       22,992       23,047       22,956  
                                 

 
 

 
 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Segment Revenues and Profits
For the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

   
Asphalt
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Mobile
Asphalt
Paving
Group
   
Underground
Group
   
All Others
   
Total
 
2012 Revenues
    59,431       94,860       45,160       34,830       19,594       253,875  
2011 Revenues
    68,183       86,562       53,466       23,088       16,457       247,756  
Change $
    (8,752 )     8,298       (8,306 )     11,742       3,137       6,119  
Change %
    (12.8 %)     9.6 %     (15.5 %)     50.9 %     19.1 %     2.5 %
                                                 
2012 Gross Profit
    11,775       25,818       10,151       5,223       3,263       56,230  
2012 Gross Profit %
    19.8 %     27.2 %     22.5 %     15.0 %     16.7 %     22.1 %
2011 Gross Profit
    16,750       22,406       15,627       3,934       3,254       61,971  
2011 Gross Profit %
    24.6 %     25.9 %     29.2 %     17.0 %     19.8 %     25.0 %
Change
    (4,975 )     3,412       (5,476 )     1,289       9       (5,741 )
                                                 
2012 Profit (Loss)
    3,902       11,567       4,082       355       (8,590 )     11,316  
2011 Profit (Loss)
    9,102       9,727       8,532       172       (13,565 )     13,968  
Change $
    (5,200 )     1,840       (4,450 )     183       4,975       (2,652 )
Change %
    (57.1 %)     18.9 %     (52.2 %)     106.4 %     36.7 %     (19.0 %)

Segment revenues are reported net of intersegment revenues.  Segment gross profit is net of profit on intersegment
  revenues.  A reconciliation of total segment profits to the Company's net income attributable to controlling interest
   is as follows (in thousands):

   
Three months ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change $
 
Total profit for all segments
  $ 11,316     $ 13,968     $ (2,652 )
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
    (63 )     (19 )     (44 )
Recapture (Elimination) of intersegment profit
    (887 )     137       (1,024 )
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 10,366     $ 14,086     $ (3,720 )

 
 

 

 
Astec Industries, Inc.
Segment Revenues and Profits
For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
(in thousands)
(unaudited)


   
Asphalt
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Mobile
Asphalt
Paving
Group
   
Underground
Group
   
All Others
   
Total
 
2012 Revenues
    128,101       186,164       87,153       71,559       47,536       520,513  
2011 Revenues
    141,937       165,415       103,421       34,755       32,417       477,945  
Change $
    (13,836 )     20,749       (16,268 )     36,804       15,119       42,568  
Change %
    (9.7 %)     12.5 %     (15.7 %)     105.9 %     46.6 %     8.9 %
                                                 
2012 Gross Profit
    28,171       49,555       20,756       10,357       8,038       116,877  
2012 Gross Profit %
    22.0 %     26.6 %     23.8 %     14.5 %     16.9 %     22.5 %
2011 Gross Profit
    35,978       41,155       29,067       4,057       6,417       116,674  
2011 Gross Profit %
    25.3 %     24.9 %     28.1 %     11.7 %     19.8 %     24.4 %
Change
    (7,807 )     8,400       (8,311 )     6,300       1,621       203  
                                                 
2012 Profit (Loss)
    11,293       21,138       8,003       483       (17,870 )     23,047  
2011 Profit (Loss)
    19,921       15,349       15,843       (3,677 )     (22,063 )     25,373  
Change $
    (8,628 )     5,789       (7,840 )     4,160       4,193       (2,326 )
Change %
    (43.3 %)     37.7 %     (49.5 %)     113.1 %     19.0 %     (9.2 %)
                                                 

Segment revenues are reported net of intersegment revenues.  Segment gross profit is net of profit on intersegment
  revenues.  A reconciliation of total segment profits to the Company's net income attributable to controlling interest
   is as follows (in thousands):

   
Six months ended June 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change $
 
Total profit for all segments
  $ 23,047     $ 25,373     $ (2,326 )
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
    (76 )     (33 )     (43 )
Elimination of intersegment profit
    (360 )     (1,110 )     750  
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 22,611     $ 24,230     $ (1,619 )
                         


 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Backlog by Segment
June 30, 2012 and 2011
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Asphalt
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Mobile
Asphalt
Paving
Group
   
Underground
Group
   
All Others
   
Total
 
2012 Backlog
    115,429       97,394       5,055       26,887       13,508       258,273  
2011 Backlog
    84,794       95,598       10,297       34,352       12,448       237,489  
Change $
    30,635       1,796       (5,242 )     (7,465 )     1,060       20,784  
Change %
    36.1 %     1.9 %     (50.9 %)     (21.7 %)     8.5 %     8.8 %