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Exhibit 99.1

 

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News Release

NYSE: MYE

Contact(s):

Gregg Branning, Senior Vice President

& Chief Financial Officer (330) 761-6303

Monica Vinay, Vice President, Investor

Relations & Treasurer (330) 761-6212

Myers Industries Reports 2014 Third Quarter Results

 

    Net sales increased 14.6% due to the acquisition of Scepter

 

    Weak agricultural commodity prices and Brazilian automotive production declines negatively affected the Material Handling Segment’s sales and earnings during the quarter

 

    Scepter’s sales and profits were negatively impacted by weak outdoor power equipment sales

 

    Increased demand and driver shortages at shipping companies resulted in higher freight costs during the quarter

 

    Reported EPS from continuing operations was ($0.11) compared to $0.20 for the third quarter of 2013

 

    Reported results from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2014 included acquisition related costs of $5.2 million, a reserve of $3.0 million for a patent infringement lawsuit and other non-recurring costs of $0.8 million

 

    Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.07 compared to $0.21 for the third quarter of 2013

October 28, 2014, Akron, Ohio—Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Summary—Continuing Operations only (Unaudited)

 

     Quarter Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014     2013¹     2014     2013¹  
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  

Net sales

   $ 162,109      $ 141,442      $ 465,378      $ 440,009   

Gross profit

   $ 39,961      $ 42,518      $ 124,564      $ 129,611   

Gross profit margin

     24.7     30.1     26.8     29.5

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ (5,315   $ 11,152      $ 11,603      $ 31,689   

(Loss) income from continuing operations:

        

(Loss) income

   $ (3,618   $ 6,859      $ 7,472      $ 20,060   

(Loss) income per diluted share

   $ (0.11   $ 0.20      $ 0.23      $ 0.59   

Income from continuing operations before income taxes as adjusted²

   $ 3,673      $ 11,177      $ 22,636      $ 31,931   

Income from continuing operations as adjusted²:

        

Income

   $ 2,314      $ 7,052      $ 14,261      $ 20,140   

Income per diluted share

   $ 0.07      $ 0.21      $ 0.43      $ 0.59   

 

1. Historical information has been adjusted to reflect discontinued operations presentation.
2. Details regarding the pre-tax and after-tax adjustments are provided on the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures included in this release.


President and Chief Executive Officer John C. Orr said, “While Scepter’s sales contribution did significantly increase our Material Handling Segment’s total sales during the quarter, the segment’s end markets were negatively impacted by weak sales and increased freight and distribution costs. Agricultural material handling product sales were affected by record low crop prices which drove agricultural product companies to reduce purchases of our product. Additionally, a shortened summer season for outdoor power equipment sales impacted Scepter’s performance in its first quarter as part of Myers Industries. We would expect that some of these weak market conditions may continue in the fourth quarter, with a rebound in 2015.”

Orr continued, “We remain positive about 2015 and are excited to continue the transformation of Myers Industries from four disparate operating segments to two higher margin, cash producing segments, Material Handling and Distribution. This operational simplification allows for better management focus and the ability to be more balanced with respect to capital allocation. We continue to expect the sale of the Lawn and Garden business to be completed in the first half of 2015. We anticipate holding an investor day once the business is divested to give better guidance on the drivers of performance and the financial objectives of the Company.”

Segment Results

The results below are as adjusted and exclude restructuring and other unusual pre-tax charges as detailed on the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures included in this release.

Net sales in the Material Handling Segment for the third quarter of 2014 increased 25.0% to $112.3 million compared to $89.9 million for the third quarter of 2013 due to the acquisition of Scepter on July 2, 2014. Material Handling’s adjusted income before taxes was $8.3 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared to $12.1 million for the third quarter of 2013. Decreased demand in the agriculture end market which was driven by weak commodity prices contributed to a less favorable product mix in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013. A change in customer mix and higher freight and distribution costs also contributed to the decrease in adjusted income before taxes year-over-year.

Net sales in the Distribution Segment were $49.9 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared to $51.7 million for the third quarter of 2013. Sales decreased year-over-year primarily due to the segment’s Canadian branch closures in the first quarter of 2014 and lower custom sales. Distribution’s adjusted income before taxes was $4.3 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared to $6.3 million for the third quarter of 2013. A change in product mix and higher logistics costs during the quarter contributed to the decrease in adjusted income before taxes compared to the third quarter of last year.

Other Items

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, cash flow used for continuing operations was $2.8 million compared to cash flow provided by continuing operations of $29.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, reflecting lower earnings and increases in working capital.

Capital expenditures for continuing operations totaled $10.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and are anticipated to be between $20 and $25 million for the full year of 2014.

The Company purchased $48.3 million of its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

The acquisition of Scepter was completed on July 2, 2014.

2014 Outlook

The Company anticipates that the current soft market conditions and product mix issues, which have continued into the fourth quarter, may result in a decrease in adjusted earnings from continuing operations (excluding restructuring and other unusual pre-tax charges) for the second half and full year of 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.

Conference Call Details

The Company will host an earnings conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call is anticipated to last approximately one hour and may be accessed at (US) 877-407-8033 or (Int’l) 201-689-8033. Callers are asked to sign on at least five minutes in advance. The call will be available as a webcast through the Company’s web site, www.myersindustries.com. Click on the Investor Relations tab to access the webcast. Webcast attendees will be in a listen-only mode. An archived replay of the call will also be available on the site shortly after the event. To listen to a telephone replay, callers should dial: (US) 877-660-6853 or (Int’l) 201-612-7415. The replay passcode is Conference ID #13593146.


About Myers Industries

Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, commercial, and consumer markets. The Company is also the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel and under vehicle service industry in the U.S. Visit www.myersindustries.com to learn more.

Caution on Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release may include “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that is not of historical fact may be deemed “forward-looking”. Words such as “expect”, “believe”, “project”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “objective”, “goal”, “view”, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions of future events and financial performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many outside of the Company’s control that could cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied. Risks and uncertainties include: changes in the markets for the Company’s business segments; changes in trends and demands in the markets in which the Company competes; unanticipated downturn in business relationships with customers or their purchases; competitive pressures on sales and pricing; raw material availability, increases in raw material costs, or other production costs; harsh weather conditions; future economic and financial conditions in the United States and around the world; inability of the Company to meet future capital requirements; claims, litigation and regulatory actions against the Company; changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company; the Company’s ability to execute the components of its strategic plan; and other risks as detailed in the Company’s 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such reports are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s public reference facilities and its web site at http://www.sec.gov, and on the Company’s Investor Relations section of its web site at http://www.myersindustries.com. Myers Industries undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein. These statements speak only as of the date made.


MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

     For the Quarter Ended
September 30,
    For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013*     2014     2013*  

Net sales

   $ 162,109      $ 141,442      $ 465,378      $ 440,009   

Cost of sales

     122,148        98,924        340,814        310,398   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     39,961        42,518        124,564        129,611   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     42,639        30,253        107,073        94,613   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     (2,678     12,265        17,491        34,998   

Interest expense, net

     2,637        1,113        5,888        3,309   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     (5,315     11,152        11,603        31,689   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (1,697     4,293        4,131        11,629   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (3,618     6,859        7,472        20,060   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     875        (371     (3,786     2,623   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (2,743   $ 6,488      $ 3,686      $ 22,683   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) per common share from continuing operations:

        

Basic

   $ (0.11   $ 0.20      $ 0.23      $ 0.60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (0.11   $ 0.20      $ 0.23      $ 0.59   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations:

        

Basic

   $ 0.02      $ (0.01   $ (0.12   $ 0.08   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.02      $ (0.01   $ (0.12   $ 0.08   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.09   $ 0.19      $ 0.11      $ 0.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (0.09   $ 0.19      $ 0.11      $ 0.67   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding

        

Basic

     31,641,680        33,670,639        32,510,415        33,574,801   

Diluted

     31,641,680        34,208,809        32,999,382        33,991,021   

 

* Historical information has been adjusted to reflect discontinued operations presentation and the segment realignment completed in June 2014.


MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

SALES AND EARNINGS BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Quarter Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014     2013*     % Change     2014     2013*     % Change  

Net Sales from Continuing Operations

            

Material Handling

   $ 112,277      $ 89,855        25.0   $ 322,000      $ 284,987        13.0

Distribution

     49,908        51,667        (3.4 )%      143,580        155,284        (7.5 )% 

Inter-company Sales

     (76     (80     —          (202     (262     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total

   $ 162,109      $ 141,442        14.6   $ 465,378      $ 440,009        5.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

            

Material Handling

   $ (426   $ 12,085        (103.5 )%    $ 23,879      $ 36,925        (35.3 )% 

Distribution

     4,133        6,287        (34.3 )%      12,716        17,617        (27.8 )% 

Corporate

     (9,022     (7,220     —          (24,992     (22,853     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total

   $ (5,315   $ 11,152        (147.7 )%    $ 11,603      $ 31,689        (63.4 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Historical information has been adjusted to reflect discontinued operations presentation and the segment realignment completed in June 2014.


MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

     Quarter Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Material Handling

        

(Loss) income before income taxes as reported

   $ (0.4   $ 12.1      $ 23.9      $ 36.9   

Patent infringement lawsuit

     3.0        —          3.0        —     

Transaction costs—Scepter

     2.9        —          2.9        —     

Inventory step-up—Scepter acquisition

     2.3        —          2.3        —     

Restructuring expenses and other adjustments

     0.5        —          1.1        0.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes as adjusted

     8.3        12.1        33.2        37.1   

Distribution

        

Income before income taxes as reported

     4.1        6.3        12.7        17.6   

Restructuring expenses and other adjustments

     0.2        —          1.0        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes as adjusted

     4.3        6.3        13.7        17.7   

Corporate and interest expense

        

Loss before income taxes as reported

     (9.0     (7.2     (25.0     (22.9

Transaction costs

     0.1        —          0.7        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes as adjusted

     (8.9     (7.2     (24.3     (22.9

Continuing operations

        

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported

     (5.3     11.2        11.6        31.6   

Restructuring expenses and other adjustments

     6.0        —          7.4        0.3   

Transaction costs

     3.0        —          3.6        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes as adjusted

     3.7        11.2        22.6        31.9   

Income tax expense

     1.4        4.1        8.4        11.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations as adjusted

     2.3        7.1        14.3        20.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

        

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

     0.8        (0.2     (6.2     3.4   

Restructuring expenses and other adjustments

     3.3        2.4        13.5        4.2   

Gain on sale

     —          —          (3.7     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes as adjusted

     4.1        2.2        3.6        7.6   

Income tax expense

     1.5        0.8        1.3        2.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations as adjusted

     2.6        1.4        2.3        4.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated

        

Net income as adjusted

   $ 4.9      $ 8.5      $ 16.6      $ 24.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

   $ 0.07      $ 0.21      $ 0.43      $ 0.59   

Adjusted earnings per diluted share from discontinued operations

     0.08        0.04        0.07        0.14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings per diluted share

   $ 0.15      $ 0.25      $ 0.50      $ 0.73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Historical information has been adjusted to reflect discontinued operations presentation and the segment realignment completed in June 2014. Also numbers may be rounded for presentation purposes.

Note on Reconciliation of Income and Earnings Data: Income (loss) excluding the items mentioned above in the text of this release and in this reconciliation chart is a non-GAAP financial measure that Myers Industries, Inc. calculates according to the schedule above, using GAAP amounts from the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company believes that the excluded items are not primarily related to core operational activities. The Company believes that income (loss) excluding items that are not primarily related to core operating activities is generally viewed as providing useful information regarding a company’s operating performance. Management uses income (loss) excluding these items as well as other financial measures in connection with its decision-making activities. Income (loss) excluding these items should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), income (loss) before taxes or other consolidated income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s method for calculating income (loss) excluding these items may not be comparable to methods used by other companies.


MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     September 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013*
 

Assets

     

Current Assets

     

Cash

   $ 8,358       $ 6,539   

Accounts receivable, net

     99,460         74,932   

Inventories

     81,649         53,123   

Assets held for sale

     140,815         92,760   

Other

     14,740         7,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     345,022         234,910   

Assets Held for Sale

     —           67,808   

Other Assets

     150,349         68,289   

Property, Plant, & Equipment, Net

     134,574         98,450   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 629,945       $ 469,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity

     

Current Liabilities

     

Accounts payable

   $ 66,298       $ 68,897   

Accrued expenses

     42,957         41,642   

Liabilities held for sale

     34,989         40,044   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     144,244         150,583   

Long-term debt, net

     276,867         44,347   

Liabilities held for sale

     —           7,825   

Other liabilities

     13,893         14,687   

Deferred income taxes

     18,939         16,508   

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     176,002         235,507   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 629,945       $ 469,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Historical information has been adjusted to reflect discontinued operations presentation and the segment realignment completed in June 2014.


MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2014     2013*  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

    

Net income

   $ 3,686      $ 22,683   

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     (3,786     2,623   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     7,472        20,060   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    

Depreciation

     17,749        15,310   

Amortization

     4,275        2,355   

Non-cash stock compensation

     2,413        2,142   

Provision for loss on accounts receivable

     560        396   

Deferred income taxes

     3,073        2,348   

Other long-term liabilities

     1,422        1,757   

(Gain) loss from asset dispositions

     (229     615   

Tax benefit from options

     (681     (167

Other

     200        202   

Payments on performance based compensation

     (1,293     (1,719

Cash flows provided by (used for) working capital, net of effect of acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable

     (5,584     (7,605

Inventories

     (15,446     (5,175

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (8,933     (1,820

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (7,828     602   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities-continuing operations

     (2,830     29,301   

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities-discontinued operations

     (14,054     17,542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities

     (16,884     46,843   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

    

Capital expenditures

     (10,860     (13,464

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     (157,811     (600

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     548        —     

Other

     —          (68
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities—continuing operations

     (168,123     (14,132

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities—discontinued operations

     12,876        (5,607
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

     (155,247     (19,739
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

    

Proceeds from long-term debt

     89,000        —     

Net borrowing on credit facility

     143,390        (15,007

Cash dividends paid

     (11,602     (6,046

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     2,524        5,765   

Tax benefit from options

     681        167   

Repurchase of common stock

     (48,306     (5,271

Shares withheld for employee taxes on equity awards

     (1,083     (684

Deferred financing costs

     (543     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities—continuing operations

     174,061        (21,076

Net cash used for financing activities—discontinued operations

     —          (2,317
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     174,061        (23,393
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange Rate Effect on Cash

     (111     (655
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

     1,819        3,056   

Cash at January 1

     6,539        3,948   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at September 30

   $ 8,358      $ 7,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Historical information has been adjusted to reflect discontinued operations presentation and the segment realignment completed in June 2014.