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Exhibit 99.1

 

Media Contact:

Dana Stelsel

Corporate Communications Manager

(765) 771-5766

dana.stelsel@wabashnational.com

 

Investor Relations:

Mike Pettit

Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations

(765) 771-5581

michael.pettit@wabashnational.com

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Wabash National Corporation Announces First Quarter 2016 Results;

 

Reports Best First Quarter Performance in Company History and Increases Full-Year Outlook

 

 

·First quarter GAAP and non-GAAP earnings of $0.42 per diluted share exceeds prior year period by 180 percent and 121 percent, respectively
·Net sales of $448 million for first quarter 2016 represents best first quarter in company history
·Record first quarter operating income of $48.2M increases 77 percent over prior year
·Record gross margin and operating income margin of 17.8 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively
·Non-GAAP full-year adjusted earnings guidance increases to $1.65 - $1.75 per diluted share representing a year over year improvement of 14 percent at the midpoint of the range

 

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – April 26, 2016 – Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC), a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.

 

Net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $27.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to the first quarter 2015 net income of $10.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. First quarter 2016 non-GAAP adjusted earnings increased $14.0 million over the prior year period to $27.8 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings for the first quarter of 2016 includes an early extinguishment of debt charge of $0.5 million related to the Company’s repurchase of a portion of its outstanding convertible senior notes.

 

Net sales for the first quarter increased 2 percent to $448 million from $438 million in the prior year quarter while operating income increased 77 percent on improved pricing and operational execution to $48.2 million, compared to $27.3 million for the first quarter of 2015. Operating EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure that excludes the effects of certain recurring and non-recurring items, for the first quarter of 2016 was $59.8 million, an increase of $20.7 million, or 53 percent, compared to operating EBITDA for the prior year period. On a trailing twelve month basis, net sales exceeded $2.0 billion, generating Operating EBITDA of $250.1 million, or 12.3 percent of net sales. The continued year-over-year improvement in operating performance is attributable to the successful execution of the Company’s growth and diversification strategies, strong pricing environment within our Commercial Trailer Products segment and operational improvements across the Company’s manufacturing facilities.

 

 

 

 

The following is a summary of select operating and financial results for the past five quarters:

 

   Three Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands, except  March 31,   June 30,   September 30,   December 31,   March 31, 
per share amounts)  2015   2015   2015   2015   2016 
                     
Net Sales  $437,597   $514,831   $531,350   $543,711   $447,676 
                          
Gross Profit Margin   13.1%   14.1%   16.2%   16.2%   17.8%
                          
Income from Operations  $27,263   $42,054   $56,389   $54,663   $48,185 
                          
Income from Operations Margin   6.2%   8.2%   10.6%   10.1%   10.8%
                          
Net Income  $10,474   $28,649   $31,880   $33,286   $27,524 
                          
Diluted EPS  $0.15   $0.41   $0.47   $0.50   $0.42 
                          
Non-GAAP Measures(1):                         
Operating EBITDA  $39,135   $53,655   $68,030   $68,643   $59,820 
                          
Operating EBITDA Margin   8.9%   10.4%   12.8%   12.6%   13.4%
                          
Adjusted Earnings  $13,788   $23,586   $31,880   $34,138   $27,831 
                          
Adjusted Diluted EPS  $0.19   $0.33   $0.47   $0.51   $0.42 

Notes:

(1)See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for explanation of the non-GAAP results included above.

 

Dick Giromini, president and chief executive officer, stated, “First quarter results represent the best in our Company’s history as we set first quarter records for sales, gross profit, income from operations and operating EBITDA. Furthermore, we established new records for gross profit margin and operating income margin of 17.8 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively. The momentum generated in 2015 has continued into the first quarter of 2016 with strong operational execution throughout the Company, along with margin enhancement through improved pricing and a continued strong demand environment within our Commercial Trailer Products segment.”

 

Mr. Giromini continued, “New trailer shipments for the first quarter were approximately 14,500, exceeding our previous guidance of 13,000 to 14,000 trailers driven by strong customer pick-ups and favorable weather conditions. A robust backlog of $1.1 billion; overall trailer market projections by ACT Research and FTR; customer commentary; and outstanding operational execution across the business, have put us on pace to deliver another record year in 2016, our fifth consecutive year of record performance. As such, we are increasing our full-year adjusted earnings guidance to $1.65 to $1.75 per diluted share.”

 

 

 

 

First Quarter Business Segment Highlights

The table below is a summary of select segment operating and financial results prior to the elimination of intersegment sales for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively. A complete disclosure of the results by individual segment is included in the tables following this release.

 

     
(dollars in thousands)  Commercial   Diversified     
   Trailer Products   Products   Retail 
Three months ended March 31,               
2016               
New trailers shipped   14,300    500    400 
Net sales  $354,848   $79,424   $34,037 
Gross profit  $59,583   $18,524   $3,785 
Gross profit margin   16.8%   23.3%   11.1%
Income (Loss) from operations  $52,060   $6,622   $(149)
Income (Loss) from operations margin   14.7%   8.3%   -0.4%
                
2015               
New trailers shipped   13,600    850    750 
Net sales  $314,504   $103,992   $43,140 
Gross profit  $29,633   $23,373   $4,853 
Gross profit margin   9.4%   22.5%   11.2%
Income from operations  $22,770   $10,611   $1,126 
Income from operations margin   7.2%   10.2%   2.6%

 

Commercial Trailer Products’ net sales increased $40 million, or 12.8 percent, on shipments of 14,300 trailers, or 700 more trailers than the prior year period. This increase in revenue was primarily due to an improved pricing environment, a 5.1 percent increase in trailer shipments and product mix. Supported by higher volumes, pricing and continued operational improvements, gross profit and gross profit margin increased $30.0 million and 740 basis points, respectively, as compared to the same period last year. Operating income increased $29.3 million, or 128.6 percent, from the first quarter last year to $52.1 million.

 

Diversified Products’ net sales decreased $25 million, or 23.6 percent, primarily the result of lower tank trailer shipments as compared to the previous year period. Demand for non-trailer truck mounted equipment, process systems and composite products were comparable with the previous year period. Gross profit and operating income declined $4.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower overall net sales and pricing pressures on certain products. However, gross profit margin improved 80 basis points as compared to the prior year as a result of continued strong operational execution and product mix.

 

Retail’s net sales of $34 million decreased 21.1 percent compared with the prior year period primarily due to lower shipments of new trailers. Gross profit and operating income declined $1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, compared to the prior year period due to lower net sales. Gross profit margin of 11.1 percent was comparable with the prior year period despite lower sales due to a higher mix of parts and service product lines.

 

 

 

  

Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the financial information included in this release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including operating EBITDA, operating EBITDA margin, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share.

 

These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures and results calculated in accordance with GAAP, including net income, and reconciliations to GAAP financial statements should be carefully evaluated.

 

Operating EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangibles and other non-operating income and expense. Management believes operating EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s results of operations. The Company provides this measure because we believe it is useful for investors to understand the Company’s performance period to period with the exclusion of the recurring and non-recurring items identified above. Management believes the presentation of operating EBITDA, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of operating income, is beneficial to an investor’s understanding of the Company’s operating performance. A reconciliation of operating EBITDA to net income is included in the tables following this release.

 

Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 reflect adjustments for charges related to the extinguishment of debt. For certain other periods presented, we have excluded from these measures income recognized on the sale of former retail branch locations as well as charges related to losses incurred in connection with the Company’s impairment of intangible assets. Management believes providing these measures and excluding these items facilitate comparisons to the Company’s prior year periods and, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of net income and diluted net income per share, is beneficial to an investor’s understanding of the Company’s performance. A reconciliation of adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share to net income and diluted net income per share is included in the tables following this release.

 

First Quarter 2016 Conference Call

Wabash National will conduct a conference call to review and discuss its first quarter results on April 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.  Access to the live webcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.wabashnational.com. For those unable to participate in the live webcast, the call will be archived at www.wabashnational.com within three hours of the conclusion of the live call and will remain available through July 20, 2016. Meeting access also will be available via conference call at 888-771-4371, participant code 42294454.

 

 

 

  

About Wabash National Corporation

Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) is a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems. Established in 1985, the Company manufactures a diverse range of products including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, intermodal equipment, aircraft refueling equipment, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical equipment. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National®, Beall®, Benson®, Brenner® Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate®, Extract Technology®, Garsite, Progress Tank, Transcraft®, Walker Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Visit www.wabashnational.com to learn more.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements convey the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company’s adjusted earnings guidance for 2016, statements regarding the Company’s outlook for trailer shipments, backlog, expectations regarding demand levels for trailers, non-trailer equipment and our other diversified products, pricing, profitability and earnings, cash flow and liquidity, opportunity to capture higher margin sales, new product innovations, and our growth and diversification strategies. These and the Company’s other forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Without limitation, these risks and uncertainties include the uncertain economic conditions including the possibility that customer demand may not meet our expectations, increased competition, reliance on certain customers and corporate partnerships, risks of customer pick-up delays, shortages and costs of raw materials, risks in implementing and sustaining improvements in the Company’s manufacturing capacity and cost containment, dependence on industry trends and timing and costs of indebtedness. Readers should review and consider the various disclosures made by the Company in this press release and in the Company’s reports to its stockholders and periodic reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

 

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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Net sales  $447,676   $437,597 
Cost of sales   368,150    380,400 
Gross profit   79,526    57,197 
           
General and administrative expenses   19,392    18,051 
Selling expenses   6,961    6,569 
Amortization of intangibles   4,988    5,314 
Income from operations   48,185    27,263 
           
Other income (expense):          
Interest expense   (4,095)   (5,173)
Other, net   (398)   (5,382)
Income before income taxes   43,692    16,708 
Income tax expense   16,168    6,234 
Net income  $27,524   $10,474 
Basic net income per share  $0.42   $0.15 
Diluted net income per share  $0.42   $0.15 
           
Comprehensive income          
Net income  $27,524   $10,474 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (97)   (303)
Net comprehensive income  $27,427   $10,171 
           
           
Basic net income per share:          
Net income applicable to common stockholders  $27,524   $10,474 
Weighted average common shares outstanding   65,037    68,731 
Basic net income per share  $0.42   $0.15 
           
Diluted net income per share:          
Net income applicable to common stockholders  $27,524   $10,474 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding   65,037    68,731 
Dilutive shares from assumed conversion of convertible senior notes   -    1,729 
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock   1,187    1,095 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   66,224    71,555 
Diluted net income per share  $0.42   $0.15 

 

 

 

 

 

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION

SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,
2016
  Commercial
Trailer Products
   Diversified
Products
   Retail   Corporate and
Eliminations
   Consolidated 
New trailers shipped   14,300    500    400    (700)   14,500 
Used trailers shipped   150    50    150    (50)   300 
                          
New Trailers  $347,582   $29,776   $11,839   $(17,388)  $371,809 
Used Trailers   1,715    901    2,393    (256)   4,753 
Components, parts and service   1,630    20,522    19,768    (2,985)   38,935 
Equipment and other   3,921    28,225    37    (4)   32,179 
Total net external sales  $354,848   $79,424   $34,037   $(20,633)  $447,676 
                          
Gross profit  $59,583   $18,524   $3,785   $(2,366)  $79,526 
Income (Loss) from operations  $52,060   $6,622   $(149)  $(10,348)  $48,185 
                          
2015                         
New trailers shipped   13,600    850    750    (850)   14,350 
Used trailers shipped   100    50    200    -    350 
                          
New Trailers  $307,680   $54,018   $19,857   $(20,283)  $361,272 
Used Trailers   2,170    1,169    2,571    (327)   5,583 
Components, parts and service   1,391    23,463    19,941    (3,282)   41,513 
Equipment and other   3,263    25,342    771    (147)   29,229 
Total net external sales  $314,504   $103,992   $43,140   $(24,039)  $437,597 
                          
Gross profit  $29,633   $23,373   $4,853   $(662)  $57,197 
Income (Loss) from operations  $22,770   $10,611   $1,126   $(7,244)  $27,263 

 

 

 

 

 

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $168,411   $178,853 
Accounts receivable   159,443    152,824 
Inventories   208,209    166,982 
Deferred income taxes   -    22,431 
Prepaid expenses and other   12,180    8,417 
Total current assets  $548,243   $529,507 
           
Property, plant and equipment   138,722    140,438 
           
Deferred income taxes   14,255    1,358 
           
Goodwill   149,768    149,718 
           
Intangible assets   109,548    114,616 
           
Other assets   15,134    14,033 
   $975,670   $949,670 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Current portion of long-term debt  $2,451   $37,611 
Current portion of capital lease obligations   708    806 
Accounts payable   123,720    79,618 
Other accrued liabilities   95,256    93,042 
Total current liabilities  $222,135   $211,077 
           
Long-term debt   277,690    274,885 
           
Capital lease obligations   1,748    1,875 
           
Deferred income taxes   649    1,497 
           
Other noncurrent liabilities   21,473    20,525 
           
Commitments and contingencies   -    - 
           
Stockholders' equity   451,975    439,811 
   $975,670   $949,670 

 

 

 

 

 

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2016  2015 
          
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $27,524   $10,474 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities          
Depreciation   4,176    4,138 
Amortization of intangibles   4,988    5,314 
Deferred income taxes   7,595    1,642 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation   (1,090)   - 
Loss on debt extinguishment   487    5,286 
Stock-based compensation   2,470    2,420 
Non-cash interest expense   948    1,185 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities          
Accounts receivable   (6,619)   (21,686)
Inventories   (41,227)   (65,843)
Prepaid expenses and other   (3,763)   3,216 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   46,316    57,625 
Other, net   1,099    458 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  $42,904   $4,229 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Capital expenditures   (2,976)   (2,975)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  $(2,976)  $(2,975)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   192    719 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation   1,090    - 
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities   175    163 
Payments under revolving credit facilities   (175)   (163)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations   (225)   (432)
Proceeds from issuance of term loan credit facility   -    192,845 
Principal payments under term loan credit facility   (482)   (192,845)
Principal payments under industrial revenue bond   (127)   (122)
Debt issuance costs paid   -    (1,994)
Stock repurchase   (8,757)   (19,929)
Convertible senior notes repurchase   (42,061)   - 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  $(50,370)  $(21,758)
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  $(10,442)  $(20,504)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   178,853    146,113 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $168,411   $125,609 

 

 

 

 

 

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Operating EBITDA1:

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2016   2015 
Net income  $27,524   $10,474 
Income tax expense   16,168    6,234 
Interest expense   4,095    5,173 
Depreciation and amortization   9,164    9,452 
Stock-based compensation   2,470    2,420 
Impairment of Intangibles   -    - 
Other non-operating (income) expense   398    5,382 
Operating EBITDA  $59,819   $39,135 

 

   Three Months Ended   Trailing Twelve Months 
   June 30,
2015
   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2015
   March 31,
2016
   March 31,
2016
 
Net income  $28,649   $31,880   $33,286   $27,524   $121,338 
Income tax expense   16,672    19,538    16,578    16,168    68,957 
Interest expense   4,802    4,784    4,789    4,095    18,470 
Depreciation and amortization   9,482    9,525    9,538    9,164    37,709 
Stock-based compensation   2,119    2,116    3,355    2,470    10,060 
Impairment of Intangibles   -    -    1,087    -    1,087 
Other non-operating (income) expense   (8,069)   187    10    398    (7,474)
Operating EBITDA  $53,655   $68,030   $68,643   $59,819   $250,147 

 

Adjusted Earnings2:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   $   Per Share   $   Per Share 
                 
Net Income  $27,524   $0.42   $10,474   $0.15 
                     
Adjustments:                    
Loss on debt extinguishment, net of taxes   307    -    3,314    0.05 
                     
Adjusted earnings  $27,831   $0.42   $13,788   $0.19 
                     
Weighted Average # of Diluted Shares O/S   66,224         71,557      

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2015   September 30, 2015   December 31, 2015 
   $   Per Share   $   Per Share   $   Per Share 
                         
Net Income  $28,649   $0.41   $31,880   $0.47   $33,286   $0.50 
                               
Adjustments:                              
Loss on debt extinguishment, net of taxes   211    -    -    -    126    - 
Impairment of intangibles, net of taxes   -    -    -    -    726    0.01 
Branch Transactions, net of taxes   (5,274)   (0.07)   -    -    -    - 
                               
Adjusted earnings  $23,586   $0.33   $31,880   $0.47   $34,138   $0.51 
                               
Weighted Average # of Diluted Shares O/S   70,694         68,042         67,218      

 

1Operating EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other non-operating income and expense.  

 

2Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share reflect adjustments for non-recurring charges related to losses incurred in connection with the Company’s extinguishment of debt. Historically, we have also excluded income recognized on the sale of former retail branch locations as well as an impairment of intangibles.