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Exhibit 99.1

 

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Valspar Reports Fiscal 2014 Third Quarter Results

·Third quarter net sales increased 10 percent to $1.2 billion
·Third quarter diluted EPS (as adjusted) increased 13 percent to $1.21
·Volumes increased 11 percent driven primarily by strength in Coatings segment
·Fiscal 2014 annual sales guidance updated to approximately 9% growth
·Fiscal 2014 annual diluted EPS (as adjusted) guidance updated to $4.05 to $4.15

 

Minneapolis – (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 12, 2014 – The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) today reported fiscal third quarter 2014 net sales of $1.2 billion, an increase of 10 percent over the prior year. Reported net income and earnings per diluted share for the current year include nonrecurring items, which are detailed in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included in this release. Third quarter 2014 adjusted net income and earnings per diluted share, excluding these nonrecurring items, were $103 million and $1.21, respectively. Third quarter 2013 adjusted net income and earnings per diluted share were $96 million and $1.07 respectively.

“Our diverse business portfolio continues to deliver strong results, as sales increased 10 percent and adjusted EPS increased 13 percent in the third quarter,” said Gary E. Hendrickson, chairman and chief executive officer. “These results were driven by the successful integration of acquisitions; strong performance from China and Europe; improved sales and profitability in our Coatings segment; benefits of new growth initiatives; investments in innovative products; and the positive impact of productivity initiatives.”

“Within the Coatings segment, all product lines grew both volume and sales,” Hendrickson added. “We realized the highest growth in the General Industrial product line, which benefited from the impact of the Inver acquisition and modestly improving end market demand. Our Packaging product line continues to grow, driven by market share gains and momentum of our non-BPA products. In our Paints segment, all regions grew sales and highlighting the quarter was the successful launch in the U.S. of the new Valspar® ReserveTM premium paint at Lowe’s and the roll out of Valspar branded paint at over 3,000 Ace Hardware stores. The Paints segment EBIT declined this quarter reflecting planned investments to support the launch of these new retail paint initiatives.”

 
 

“Looking forward, based on our performance to date and outlook for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2014, we are updating our annual fiscal 2014 sales guidance to approximately 9% growth and updating our adjusted earnings per share guidance to $4.05 to $4.15,” said Hendrickson.

Net sales in the Coatings segment increased 16 percent to $666 million in the fiscal third quarter of 2014. Excluding acquisitions, sales in the segment increased 6 percent and volumes were up mid-single digits. Volume grew in all product lines within the Coatings segment, led by General Industrial (including Inver), Wood, Packaging and Coil. Volumes were also up in all geographic regions. Coatings segment adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $122 million increased 21 percent as a result of acquisitions, increased volume, improved sales mix and productivity initiatives.

Net sales in the Paints segment increased 4 percent to $474 million in the fiscal third quarter of 2014 and, volume increased high-single digits. Sales growth (in local currency) was led by performance in China and Australia. Sales in the U.S. increased low single-digits and were impacted by shipments made in the previous quarter to support the introduction of new retail programs in both the home improvement and hardware channels. Paints segment adjusted EBIT of $44 million was down 16 percent from the prior year primarily due to planned increases in advertising and marketing investments to support new retail programs in the home improvement and independent hardware channels.

Fiscal 2014 Guidance

The company is updating its fiscal 2014 annual sales growth guidance to approximately 9% growth, compared to its previous guidance of 7% to 9% growth. The company is also updating its fiscal 2014 annual diluted EPS (as adjusted) guidance to $4.05 to $4.15, compared to its previous guidance of $3.95 to $4.15.

Dividends and Share Repurchases

During the quarter, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share outstanding, or $21.7 million. Valspar is a member of the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats®, which is comprised of companies increasing dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years. Also during the quarter, the company repurchased 1.1 million shares, for $81 million.

 

Valspar Analyst Day

Valspar is planning to host an Analyst Day in New York on December 3, 2014 for analysts and investors. More details on the event will be coming soon.

 

An earnings conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) today and will be webcast and accessible from the Investor Relations section of Valspar’s website at http://investors.valspar.com.

 

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About The Valspar Corporation
The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) is a global leader in the paint and coatings industry. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality and the best customer service in the coatings industry. For more information, visit www.valsparglobal.com.

 

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Investor Contact:

Bill Seymour

612.656.1328

william.seymour@valspar.com

 

 

Media Contact:

Kimberly A. Welch

612.656.1347

kim.welch@valspar.com

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs about future events, conditions and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement. We may identify forward-looking statements with words and phrases such as “expects,” “projects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “plans to,” “intend,” “should” and similar expressions. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, deterioration in general economic conditions, both domestic and international, that may adversely affect our business; fluctuations in availability and prices of raw materials, including raw material shortages and other supply chain disruptions, and the inability to pass along or delays in passing along raw material cost increases to our customers; dependence of internal sales and earnings growth on business cycles affecting our customers and growth in the domestic and international coatings industry; market share loss to, and pricing or margin pressure from, larger competitors with greater financial resources; significant indebtedness that restricts the use of cash flow from operations for acquisitions and other investments; dependence on acquisitions for growth, and risks related to future acquisitions, including adverse changes in the results of acquired businesses, the assumption of unforeseen liabilities and disruptions resulting from the integration of acquisitions; risks and uncertainties associated with operations and achievement of profitable growth in developing markets, including Asia and Central and South America; loss of business with key customers; damage to our reputation and business resulting from product claims or recalls, litigation, customer perception and other matters; our ability to respond to technology changes and to protect our technology; possible interruption, failure or compromise of the information systems we use to operate our business; changes in governmental regulation, including more stringent environmental, health and safety regulations; our reliance on the efforts of vendors, government agencies, utilities and other third parties to achieve adequate compliance and avoid disruption of our business; unusual weather conditions adversely affecting sales; changes in accounting policies and standards and taxation requirements such as new tax laws or revised tax law interpretations; the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings; and civil unrest and the outbreak of war and other significant national and international events. We undertake no obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statement to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of such statement, except as required by law.

 

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THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2013

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                 

 

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
   July 25,  July 26,  July 25,  July 26,
   2014  2013  2014  2013
             
Net Sales  $1,203,062   $1,089,013   $3,289,359   $2,995,474 
Cost of Sales   783,068    718,000    2,155,179    1,984,888 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   3,302    1,652    17,677    8,321 
Gross Profit   416,692    369,361    1,116,503    1,002,265 
Research and Development   34,285    31,849    100,428    98,284 
Selling, General and Administrative   219,527    180,342    608,274    520,109 
Restructuring Charges   4,351    838    10,638    3,489 
Acquisition-related Charges       758        758 
Operating Expenses   258,163    213,787    719,340    622,640 
Income From Operations   158,529    155,574    397,163    379,625 
Interest Expense   16,137    16,000    47,825    47,861 
Other (Income) Expense, Net   1,812    1,065    2,501    2,042 
Income Before Income Taxes   140,580    138,509    346,837    329,722 
Income Taxes   42,747    44,701    109,492    103,977 
Net Income  $97,833   $93,808   $237,345   $225,745 
                     
                     
Average Number of Shares O/S - basic   83,194,913    87,227,248    84,168,188    88,373,620 
Average Number of Shares O/S - diluted   85,477,072    89,910,681    86,547,612    91,163,437 
                     
                     
Net Income per Common Share - basic  $1.18   $1.08   $2.82   $2.55 
Net Income per Common Share - diluted  $1.14   $1.04   $2.74   $2.48 

 

 

 

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THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED AND SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

                   

 

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
   July 25,  July 26,  July 25,  July 26,
   2014  2013  2014  2013
             
Coatings Segment1                    
Net Sales  $666,358   $572,837   $1,817,542   $1,607,152 
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)   114,874    99,026    282,896    253,602 
                     
Key Metrics (GAAP):                    
Sales Growth   16.3%    0.6%    13.1%    0.2% 
EBIT, % of Net Sales   17.2%    17.3%    15.6%    15.8% 
                     
Key Metrics (non-GAAP)2:                    
Adjusted EBIT  $122,019   $101,026   $301,300   $258,327 
Adjusted EBIT, % of Net Sales   18.3%    17.6%    16.6%    16.1% 
                     
Paints Segment1                    
Net Sales  $474,039   $454,969   $1,307,274   $1,222,002 
EBIT   43,224    50,761    124,644    126,206 
                     
Key Metrics (GAAP):                    
Sales Growth   4.2%    2.8%    7.0%    1.1% 
EBIT, % of Net Sales   9.1%    11.2%    9.5%    10.3% 
                     
Key Metrics (non-GAAP)2:                    
Adjusted EBIT  $43,704   $52,251   $134,279   $133,883 
Adjusted EBIT, % of Net Sales   9.2%    11.5%    10.3%    11.0% 
                     
Other and Administrative                    
Net Sales  $62,665   $61,207   $164,543   $166,320 
EBIT   (1,381)   4,722    (12,878)   (2,225)
                     
Key Metrics (GAAP):                    
Sales Growth   2.4%    (7.7%)   (1.1%)   (9.5%)
EBIT, % of Net Sales   (2.2%)   7.7%    (7.8%)   (1.3%)
                     
Key Metrics (non-GAAP)2:                    
Adjusted EBIT  $(1,353)  $4,480   $(12,602)  $(2,059)
Adjusted EBIT, % of Net Sales   (2.2%)   7.3%    (7.7%)   (1.2%)

 

 1Certain insignificant products formerly classified in the Paints segment are now classified in the Coatings segment
 2The information on this page includes non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the “RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” included in this release for detailed information.

 

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THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

               

 

   July 25,  July 26,
   2014  2013
       
Assets          
Current Assets:          
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $146,505   $349,142 
Restricted Cash   3,121    13,539 
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net   870,954    716,033 
Inventories   526,438    416,749 
Deferred Income Taxes   40,057    37,791 
Prepaid Expenses and Other   101,275    102,656 
Total Current Assets   1,688,350    1,635,910 
Goodwill   1,145,730    1,065,071 
Intangibles, Net   602,516    549,468 
Other Assets   93,035    32,595 
Long-Term Deferred Income Taxes   7,098    4,903 
Property, Plant & Equipment, Net   643,069    555,568 
Total Assets  $4,179,798   $3,843,515 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current Liabilities:          
Short-term Debt  $553,557   $412,394 
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt   4,500    3,661 
Trade Accounts Payable   655,933    575,667 
Income Taxes   32,026    29,835 
Other Accrued Liabilities   424,408    338,352 
Total Current Liabilities   1,670,424    1,359,909 
Long Term Debt, Net of Current Portion   1,077,921    1,012,550 
Deferred Income Taxes   241,037    208,928 
Other Long-Term Liabilities   134,568    155,676 
Total Liabilities   3,123,950    2,737,063 
Stockholders’ Equity   1,055,848    1,106,452 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $4,179,798   $3,843,515 

 

 

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THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

SELECTED INFORMATION (UNAUDITED AND SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

                   

 

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
   July 25,  July 26,  July 25,  July 26,
   2014  2013  2014  2013
             
Depreciation and Amortization  $21,618   $19,851   $74,252   $62,028 
                     
Capital Expenditures   25,259    37,206    75,880    67,311 
                     
Dividends Paid   21,706    20,186    65,886    61,306 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

For the Three Months Ended July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2013

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                     

The following information provides reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures from operations presented in the accompanying news release to the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). The company has provided non-GAAP financial measures, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the accompanying news release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the news release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the accompanying news release may differ from similar measures used by other companies. The following tables reconcile gross profit, operating expense, earning before interest and taxes (EBIT), net income, net income per common share - diluted, and diluted  earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the periods presented (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating expense, adjusted earning before interest and taxes (EBIT), adjusted net income, adjusted net income per common share - diluted, and adjusted diluted  earnings per share (EPS) guidance (non-GAAP financial measures) for the periods presented.

 

   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended
   July 25, 2014  July 26, 2013
   Dollars  % of Net Sales  Dollars  % of Net Sales
             
Coatings Segment                     
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)  $114,874    17.2%   $99,026    17.3% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   2,776    0.4%    163    0.0% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   4,369    0.7%    1,079    0.2% 
Acquisition-related Charges - Operating Expense       0.0%    758    0.1% 
Adjusted EBIT  $122,019    18.3%   $101,026    17.6% 
                     
Paints Segment                    
EBIT  $43,224    9.1%   $50,761    11.2% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   499    0.1%    1,489    0.3% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   (19)   0.0%    1    0.0% 
Adjusted EBIT  $43,704    9.2%   $52,251    11.5% 
                     
Other and Administrative                    
EBIT  $(1,381)   (2.2%)  $4,722    7.7% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   27    0.0%        0.0% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   1    0.0%    (242)   (0.4%)
Adjusted EBIT  $(1,353)   (2.2%)  $4,480    7.3% 
                     
Total                    
Gross Profit  $416,692    34.6%   $369,361    33.9% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   3,302    0.3%    1,652    0.2% 
Adjusted Gross Profit  $419,994    34.9%   $371,013    34.1% 
                     
Operating Expenses  $258,163    21.5%   $213,787    19.6% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   (4,351)   (0.4%)   (838)   (0.1%)
Acquisition-related Charges - Operating Expense       0.0%    (758)   (0.1%)
Adjusted Operating Expenses  $253,812    21.1%   $212,191    19.5% 
                     
EBIT  $156,717    13.0%   $154,509    14.2% 
Restructuring Charges - Total   7,653    0.6%    2,490    0.2% 
Acquisition-related Charges - Operating Expense       0.0%    758    0.1% 
Adjusted EBIT  $164,370    13.7%   $157,757    14.5% 
                     
Net Income  $97,833        $93,808      
After Tax Restructuring Charges - Total   5,616         1,853      
After Tax Acquisition-related Charges - Total            758      
Adjusted Net Income  $103,449        $96,419      
                     
Net Income per Common Share - diluted  $1.14        $1.04      
Restructuring Charges - Total   0.07         0.02      
Acquisition-related Charges - Total            0.01      
Adjusted Net Income per Common Share - diluted  $1.21        $1.07      

  

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THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

For the Nine Months Ended July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2013

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                   

 

   Nine Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
   July 25, 2014  July 26, 2013
   Dollars  % of Net Sales  Dollars  % of Net Sales
             
Coatings Segment                    
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)  $282,896    15.6%   $253,602    15.8% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   9,509    0.5%    2,577    0.2% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   8,895    0.5%    1,390    0.1% 
Acquisition-related Charges - Operating Expense       0.0%    758    0.0% 
Adjusted EBIT  $301,300    16.6%   $258,327    16.1% 
                     
Paints Segment                    
EBIT  $124,644    9.5%   $126,206    10.3% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   8,102    0.6%    5,744    0.5% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   1,533    0.1%    1,933    0.2% 
Adjusted EBIT  $134,279    10.3%   $133,883    11.0% 
                     
Other and Administrative                    
EBIT  $(12,878)   (7.8%)  $(2,225)   (1.3%)
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   66    0.0%        0.0% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   210    0.1%    166    0.1% 
Adjusted EBIT  $(12,602)   (7.7%)  $(2,059)   (1.2%)
                     
Total                    
Gross Profit  $1,116,503    33.9%   $1,002,265    33.5% 
Restructuring Charges - Cost of Sales   17,677    0.5%    8,321    0.3% 
Adjusted Gross Profit  $1,134,180    34.5%   $1,010,586    33.7% 
                     
Operating Expenses  $719,340    21.9%   $622,640    20.8% 
Restructuring Charges - Operating Expense   (10,638)   (0.3%)   (3,489)   (0.1%)
Acquisition-related Charges - Operating Expense       0.0%    (758)   0.0% 
Adjusted Operating Expenses  $708,702    21.5%   $618,393    20.6% 
                     
EBIT  $394,662    12.0%   $377,583    12.6% 
Restructuring Charges - Total   28,315    0.9%    11,810    0.4% 
Acquisition-related Charges - Total       0.0%    758    0.0% 
Adjusted EBIT  $422,977    12.9%   $390,151    13.0% 
                     
Net Income  $237,345        $225,745      
After Tax Restructuring Charges - Total   19,858         8,268      
After Tax Acquisition-related Charges - Total            758      
Adjusted Net Income  $257,203        $234,771      
                     
Net Income per Common Share - diluted  $2.74        $2.48      
Restructuring Charges - Total   0.23         0.09      
Acquisition-related Charges - Total            0.01      
Adjusted Net Income per Common Share - diluted  $2.97        $2.58      
                     
Reconciliation of Fiscal 2014 Annual Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance                    
Diluted EPS Guidance            $3.78 - $3.83      
Restructuring Charges             0.27 - 0.32      
Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance            $4.05 - $4.15      

 

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