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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
 
Contact: Joe Giordano, CFO & Treasurer
Phone:   (574) 535-1125
E Mail:   Drew@drewindustries.com
 
 

DREW INDUSTRIES REPORTS 2014 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS


Elkhart, Indiana - August 1, 2014 - Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, reported net income of $18.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, compared to net income of $15.9 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. In connection with the sale of the aluminum extrusion-related assets in April 2014, the Company recorded an after-tax charge of $1.2 million. Excluding this charge, net income in the second quarter of 2014 would have been $19.8 million, or $0.82 per diluted share. Net income for the second quarter of 2013 was net of an after-tax charge of $0.4 million in connection with executive succession. Excluding this charge, net income in the second quarter of 2013 would have been $16.3 million, or $0.69 per diluted share.

Net sales in the second quarter of 2014 increased to a quarterly record of $322 million, 12 percent higher than the 2013 second quarter. This sales growth was primarily the result of a 15 percent sales increase by Drew’s RV Segment, which accounted for 90 percent of consolidated net sales this quarter. RV Segment sales growth was primarily due to a 7 percent and 11 percent increase in industry-wide wholesale shipments of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs and motorhome RVs, respectively. In addition, recently completed acquisitions added approximately $5 million in net sales in the second quarter of 2014. Further, sales of new products for RVs increased, as did sales to adjacent industries and the aftermarket.

During the first six months of 2014, the RV industry produced more RVs than the full year of 2009. “The ability for the RV industry to more than double production capacity over the past several years is a testament to the resourcefulness of our customers and the tens of thousands of individuals employed by the industry,” said Jason Lippert, Drew’s Chief Executive Officer. “Staying ahead of the ever-changing demands of our customers is a primary business focus.”

“Towable RVs, and in particular lower-priced entry-level units, led the recovery in RV production so far,” continued Jason Lippert. “Although smaller entry units typically contain fewer of our products, we consider every new RV owner a long-term customer who in the future could purchase larger RVs which contain more of our products, creating a healthier RV industry over the long term. Motorhome RVs also experienced a strong recovery over the last couple years, creating a more significant opportunity for us to gain market share with our motorhome products.”

“As a result of the slower than expected start to 2014 due to severe weather conditions, a Spring which was slow to arrive, and a shortage of drivers to deliver finished goods, industry-wide inventory seasonally accumulated - but recent trends appear to have eased concerns surrounding dealer inventory,” added Jason Lippert. “RV OEMs and dealers are now reporting that retail sales have picked up in recent months, an improvement from the relatively flat year-over-year retail sales reported through May 2014, reportedly in part due to the pent-up demand stemming from the prolonged winter, and that inventories of RVs are in line with anticipated retail demand. Future industry-wide wholesale production levels for RVs will depend on the strength of retail sales, which are sensitive to economic conditions and consumer confidence.”

In July 2014, Drew’s consolidated net sales reached approximately $98 million - 17 percent higher than July 2013 - as a result of continued growth in the Company’s RV Segment. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, the Company’s net sales for July 2014 were up approximately 13 percent.


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The Company’s operating profit margins in the second quarter of 2014, excluding the loss on sale of the aluminum extrusion-related assets, were 9.7 percent, compared to 9.2 percent in the second quarter of 2013, excluding executive succession. “Over the past several years, we have made investments in our business, which are continuing to benefit bottom-line results, and the results we experienced in the 2014 second quarter were consistent with our expectations,” said Scott Mereness, Drew’s President. “We added capacity ahead of projected demand, which enabled us to efficiently fulfill customer orders as demand increased and leverage fixed costs over a larger sales base.”

“In anticipation of future growth, we continue to expand and improve production capacity, investing in personnel and facilities in excess of current needs,” continued Mereness. “As noted previously, we have recently entered into two new leases which will add more than 700,000 square feet of production and distribution capacity. While these capacity expansion initiatives have a short-term negative impact on margins, over the long term these investments should allow us to improve our operating results, as well as continue to improve our customer service and operating efficiencies. In addition, we have bolstered our administrative staff over the past several quarters, including the teams that were acquired through acquisitions and new employees hired in preparation for future growth and investment opportunities.”

“During the second quarter of 2014 we completed the acquisition of the RV business of Actuant Corporation, gaining the well-respected Power Gear® and Kwikee® brands, and expanding our product offerings in leveling systems, slideout mechanisms and steps, primarily for motorhome RVs,” said Jason Lippert.

Sales of the acquired business for the twelve months ended May 31, 2014 were approximately $28 million, consisting of sales to OEMs, as well as significant aftermarket sales. The purchase price was $35.5 million, and after funding this acquisition, the Company remains well-positioned with both financial capital and human resources to take advantage of additional investment opportunities.

“We are thrilled to have the Power Gear and Kwikee business units and its employees join the Lippert Components family,” continued Jason Lippert. “The RV industry growth over the past few years has increased the demand for talented people, and we are confident that this team will help us continue to grow as we move forward. This acquisition was immediately accretive to Drew’s earnings.”


Conference Call & Webcast
Drew will provide an online, real-time webcast of its second quarter 2014 earnings conference call on the Company’s website, www.drewindustries.com, on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Institutional investors can access the call via the password-protected site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com). A replay of the call will be available by dialing (888) 286-8010 and referencing access code 36406000. A replay of the webcast will also be available on Drew’s website.


About Drew Industries
From 35 factories located throughout the United States, Drew Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components®, supplies a full line of components for the leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. In addition, Drew manufactures components for adjacent industries including buses; trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo; truck caps; modular housing; and factory-built mobile office units. Drew’s products include steel chassis; vinyl and aluminum windows and screens; slide-out mechanisms and solutions; axles and suspension solutions; furniture and mattresses; thermoformed bath, kitchen and other products; manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer and lifting systems; chassis components; entry, baggage, patio and ramp doors; entry steps; awnings; electronics; and other accessories. Additional information about Drew and its products can be found at www.drewindustries.com.





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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies or synergies, competitive position, growth opportunities, acquisitions, plans and objectives of management, markets for the Company’s Common Stock and other matters. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those relating to our future business prospects, net sales, expenses and income (loss), cash flow, and financial condition, whenever they occur in this press release are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management at the time such statements were made. There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, in addition to other matters described in this press release, pricing pressures due to domestic and foreign competition, costs and availability of raw materials (particularly steel, steel based components and aluminum) and other components, availability of credit for financing the retail and wholesale purchase of products for which we sell our components, availability and costs of labor, employee retention, inventory levels of retail dealers and manufacturers, levels of repossessed products for which we sell our components, seasonality and cyclicality in the industries to which we sell our products, availability of transportation for products for which we sell our components, the financial condition of our customers, the financial condition of retail dealers of products for which we sell our components, retention and concentration of significant customers, the pace of and successful integration of acquisitions, realization of efficiency improvements, the successful entry into new markets, the costs of compliance with increased governmental regulation, interest rates, oil and gasoline prices, the impact of international, national and regional economic conditions and consumer confidence on the retail sale of products for which we sell our components, and other risks and uncertainties discussed more fully under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.

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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
OPERATING RESULTS
(unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Last Twelve
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Months
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
607,160

 
$
539,778

 
$
321,783

 
$
287,192

 
$
1,082,958

Cost of sales
471,948

 
430,754

 
249,771

 
225,759

 
843,661

Gross profit
135,212

 
109,024

 
72,012

 
61,433

 
239,297

Selling, general and administrative expenses
78,063

 
67,852

 
40,909

 
34,992

 
143,146

Sale of extrusion assets
1,954

 

 
1,954

 

 
1,954

Executive succession

 
1,876

 

 
733

 

Operating profit
55,195

 
39,296

 
29,149

 
25,708

 
94,197

Interest expense, net
194

 
203

 
74

 
85

 
342

Income before income taxes
55,001

 
39,093

 
29,075

 
25,623

 
93,855

Provision for income taxes
20,219

 
14,856

 
10,457

 
9,758

 
33,191

Net income
$
34,782

 
$
24,237

 
$
18,618

 
$
15,865

 
$
60,664

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.46

 
$
1.05

 
$
0.78

 
$
0.68

 
$
2.56

Diluted
$
1.43

 
$
1.03

 
$
0.77

 
$
0.67

 
$
2.52

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
23,842

 
23,139

 
23,931

 
23,261

 
23,678

Diluted
24,298

 
23,553

 
24,303

 
23,650

 
24,103

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
$
14,920

 
$
13,453

 
$
7,680

 
$
6,901

 
$
28,967

Capital expenditures
$
17,912

 
$
17,545

 
$
11,088

 
$
8,607

 
$
32,962


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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
SEGMENT RESULTS
(unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Last Twelve
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Months
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RV Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RV OEMs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel trailers and fifth-wheels
$
447,416

 
$
392,450

 
$
235,286

 
$
207,849

 
$
782,749

Motorhomes
30,057

 
22,890

 
15,673

 
11,939

 
55,104

RV aftermarket
16,762

 
12,881

 
9,668

 
7,152

 
29,215

Adjacent industries
54,627

 
48,848

 
29,199

 
26,126

 
98,419

Total RV Segment net sales
548,862

 
477,069

 
289,826

 
253,066

 
965,487

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MH Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manufactured housing OEMs
37,281

 
40,370

 
20,764

 
22,591

 
77,156

Manufactured housing aftermarket
7,172

 
7,239

 
3,705

 
3,587

 
13,652

Adjacent industries
13,845

 
15,100

 
7,488

 
7,948

 
26,663

Total MH Segment net sales
58,298

 
62,709

 
31,957

 
34,126

 
117,471

Total net sales
$
607,160

 
$
539,778

 
$
321,783

 
$
287,192

 
$
1,082,958

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RV Segment
$
51,761

 
$
34,864

 
$
28,032

 
$
22,600

 
$
85,145

MH Segment
5,388

 
6,308

 
3,071

 
3,841

 
11,006

Total segment operating profit
57,149

 
41,172

 
31,103

 
26,441

 
96,151

Sale of extrusion assets
(1,954
)
 

 
(1,954
)
 

 
(1,954
)
Executive succession

 
(1,876
)
 

 
(733
)
 

Total operating profit
$
55,195

 
$
39,296

 
$
29,149

 
$
25,708

 
$
94,197



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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
(unaudited)

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2013
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4

 
$
31,877

 
$
66,280

Accounts receivable, net
71,954

 
59,515

 
31,015

Inventories, net
108,357

 
99,777

 
101,211

Deferred taxes
12,557

 
10,073

 
12,557

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
15,307

 
10,844

 
14,467

Total current assets
208,179

 
212,086

 
225,530

Fixed assets, net
126,523

 
117,419

 
125,982

Goodwill
61,930

 
21,552

 
21,545

Other intangible assets, net
92,654

 
64,307

 
59,392

Other assets
26,346

 
22,385

 
20,735

Total assets
$
515,632

 
$
437,749

 
$
453,184

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable, trade
$
50,379

 
$
33,463

 
$
24,063

Dividend payable

 

 
46,706

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
58,376

 
57,405

 
47,422

Total current liabilities
108,755

 
90,868

 
118,191

Long-term indebtedness
22,288

 

 

Other long-term liabilities
25,506

 
21,734

 
21,380

Total liabilities
156,549

 
112,602

 
139,571

Total stockholders’ equity
359,083

 
325,147

 
313,613

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
515,632

 
$
437,749

 
$
453,184




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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
SUMMARY OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
34,782

 
$
24,237

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
14,920

 
13,453

Stock-based compensation expense
5,277

 
5,844

Other non-cash items
3,203

 
1,624

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
(36,920
)
 
(37,520
)
Inventories, net
(1,227
)
 
(2,367
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(687
)
 
3,573

Accounts payable, trade
23,095

 
11,696

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
13,352

 
12,499

Net cash flows provided by operating activities
55,795

 
33,039

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(17,912
)
 
(17,545
)
Acquisitions of businesses
(82,157
)
 
(1,451
)
Proceeds from note receivable
750

 

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets
1,999

 
70

Other investing activities
(49
)
 
(48
)
Net cash flows used for investing activities
(97,369
)
 
(18,974
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options and deferred stock units, net of shares tendered for payment
3,425

 
10,686

Proceeds from line of credit borrowings
182,315

 
135,452

Repayments under line of credit borrowings
(160,027
)
 
(135,452
)
Payment of special dividend
(46,706
)
 

Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions
(3,513
)
 
(2,813
)
Other financing activities
(196
)
 

Net cash flows (used for) provided by financing activities
(24,702
)
 
7,873

 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
(66,276
)
 
21,938

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
66,280

 
9,939

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
4

 
$
31,877


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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
(unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
Last Twelve
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Months
 
Industry Data(1) (in thousands of units):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Industry Wholesale Production:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs
161.1

 
146.6

 
85.7

 
79.9

 
282.5

 
Motorhome RVs
23.3

 
19.5

 
12.2

 
11.0

 
42.1

 
Manufactured homes
30.6

(3) 
29.1

 
16.9

(3) 
16.2

 
61.7

(3) 
Industry Retail Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs
137.6

(2) 
135.7

 
92.5

(2) 
93.3

 
252.7

(2) 
Impact on dealer inventories
23.5

(2) 
10.9

 
(6.8
)
(2) 
(13.4
)
 
29.8

(2) 
Motorhome RVs
19.0

(2) 
17.1

 
11.4

(2) 
10.3

 
33.4

(2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
Drew Estimated Content Per Industry Unit Produced:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RV
 
 
 
 
$
2,772

 
$
2,700

 
 
 
Motorhome RV
 
 
 
 
$
1,309

 
$
1,241

 
 
 
Manufactured home
 
 
 
 
$
1,251

(3) 
$
1,426

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2013
 
Balance Sheet Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current ratio
 
 
 
 
1.9

 
2.3

 
1.9

 
Total indebtedness to stockholders' equity
 
 
 
0.1
 

 

 
Days sales in accounts receivable
 
 
 
 
20.8

 
20.1

 
16.5

 
Inventory turns, based on last twelve months
 
 
 
8.3

 
7.8

 
7.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
 
 
Estimated Full Year Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
 
$ 34 - $ 38 million
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
$ 30 - $ 32 million
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
$ 11 - $ 13 million
 
 
 
Annual tax rate
 
 
37% - 38%
 
 
 
(1) Industry wholesale production data for travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs and motorhome RVs provided by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. Industry wholesale production data for manufactured homes provided by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety. Industry retail sales data provided by Statistical Surveys, Inc.
(2) June 2014 retail sales data for RVs has not been published yet, therefore 2014 retail data for RVs includes an estimate for June 2014 retail units.
(3) June 2014 wholesale data for manufactured homes has not been published yet, therefore 2014 manufactured housing wholesale data includes an estimate for June 2014 wholesale units.

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