Q2 Highlights:

  • Sales of $68.4 million, up 29% from Q2 2013 driven by strength in Towers and Gearing
  • Gross profit margin (ex. restructuring) of 13.4%, up 470 bp from Q2 2013
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million, up 67% from Q2 2013
  • EPS of $.12, significantly ahead of Q2 2013
  • $34 million tower order announced after quarter end


Broadwind Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWEN) reported sales of $68.4 million for the second quarter of 2014, a 29% increase compared to $52.9 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase reflects the continued strength in the Company's Towers and Weldments segment and improved throughput for its Gearing segment.

The Company reported net income from continuing operations of $1.9 million or $.12 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $.4 million or $.03 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013. The $.09 per share improvement was due to stronger results in the Towers and Weldments segment and significant improvements in the Gearing segment, partly offset by the absence of a $3.6 million one-time restructuring gain on the sale of an idle tower plant during the second quarter of 2013. The Company reported non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based payments and restructuring costs) of $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2013. The significant progress reflects the 39% increase in tower volume in the second quarter of 2014 and improvements in the Gearing segment, partly offset by higher Corporate expense related to an $.8 million reserve for a potential settlement with the SEC for an investigation initiated in 2010.

Peter C. Duprey, president and chief executive officer, stated, "We had an outstanding quarter from both a financial and operational perspective, allowing us to achieve year-to-date profitability for the first time in Broadwind's history. Our Towers and Weldments segment results continue to significantly outpace the prior year, with tower volume up 39% and a 69% improvement in operating income. Our Gearing segment had a strong quarter, with a 19% improvement in revenue and a reduction in operating loss by over 50%. With the Gearing plant consolidation nearly behind us, we are making good progress improving our plant throughput. We booked over $18 million of Gearing orders during the quarter, the highest quarterly order rate in over four years, which demonstrates good progress with our expanded commercial efforts. In the Services segment, demand for blade repair work increased significantly over the prior year and we are seeing increased orders and quoting activity."

Mr. Duprey concluded, "Broadwind hit a major milestone by achieving year-to-date profitability for the first time in the company's history. As we near completion of our four-year restructuring project, and with our focus on continuous improvement, towers production nearly sold out for 2015 and Gearing orders and production improving, we have reached an inflection point. As we continue to generate strong organic growth, particularly in our towers business, we are seeing the increased operating leverage the business is capable of generating. With all that we have accomplished, we remain highly confident about the road ahead."

Orders and Backlog

The Company booked $23.6 million in net new orders in the second quarter of 2014, down slightly from $24.9 million the second quarter of 2013. Towers and Weldments orders, which vary considerably from quarter to quarter, totaled $.9 million and consisted of industrial weldment orders. Gearing orders totaled $18.3 million, up from $4.8 million in the second quarter of 2013, and represented the highest quarterly order rate in over four years. Services orders totaled $4.4 million, up from $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2013, and represented the highest quarterly order rate since the fourth quarter of 2012.

At June 30, 2014, total backlog was $222.4 million, up 56% from June 30, 2013.

Subsequent to quarter end, $34 million in new tower orders for 2015 production were announced, not included in the June 30, 2014 backlog figure.

Segment Results

Towers and Weldments

Broadwind Energy produces fabrications for wind, oil and gas, mining and other industrial applications, specializing in the production of wind turbine towers.

Towers and Weldments segment sales totaled $52.9 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $39.1 million in the second quarter of 2013. The significant increase was due to a 39% increase in tower volume compared to the second quarter of 2013, resulting from a ramp-up in production to support the strong bookings in 2013. Towers and Weldments operating income for the second quarter of 2014 was $8.6 million (16% of sales), up 69% from the second quarter of 2013. The significant improvement was the result of the higher volume, improved production flow and material sourcing improvements, and a higher margin mix of towers compared to the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2014 totaled $9.6 million, up from $6.3 million in the second quarter of 2013 due to these same factors.

Gearing

Broadwind Energy engineers, builds and remanufactures precision gears and gearboxes for oil and gas, mining, steel and wind applications.

Gearing segment sales totaled $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2013. The 19% increase was due primarily to improved plant throughput and a reduction in the past-due backlog. Gearing segment operating loss was $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2014, a 55% improvement compared to the second quarter of 2013, due to the increase in production volume, improved productivity and lower restructuring costs due to the wind-down of consolidation activities. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2014 was $.6 million, compared to a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss of $.1 million in the second quarter of 2013, due to the throughput and productivity factors described above.

Services

Broadwind Energy specializes in non-routine drivetrain and blade maintenance services and offers comprehensive field services to the wind industry.

Revenue from the Services segment was $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2013. The decrease was related to the completion of a large drivetrain assembly project in the second quarter of 2013, somewhat offset by higher demand for blade repair work in the second quarter of 2014. Despite the $.6 million reduction in revenue, Services operating loss for the second quarter of 2014 was $1.3 million, essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2013, due to lower restructuring and administrative expenses. The non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss, which does not include restructuring, increased to $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $.6 million in the second quarter of 2013, due to the factors described above.

Corporate and Other

Corporate and other expenses totaled $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase was due primarily to an $.8 million reserve related to a potential settlement with the SEC for an investigation initiated in 2010.

Cash and Liquidity

During the quarter, operating working capital (accounts receivable and inventory, net of accounts payable and customer deposits) increased $6.4 million to $26.0 million or 10% of annualized second-quarter 2014 sales, due to the reduction in customer deposits as deliveries have been completed, and lower trade payables balances.

Cash assets totaled $11.6 million at June 30, 2014, a slight increase of $0.1 million from March 31, 2014. At June 30, 2014, the Company's $20 million line of credit was undrawn.

About Broadwind Energy, Inc.

Broadwind Energy (Nasdaq:BWEN) applies decades of deep industrial expertise to innovate integrated solutions for customers in the energy and infrastructure markets. From gears and gearing systems for wind, steel, oil and gas and mining applications, to wind towers, to comprehensive remanufacturing of gearboxes and blades, to operations and maintenance services and industrial weldments, we have solutions for the energy needs of the future. With facilities throughout the U.S., Broadwind Energy's talented team of over 800 employees is committed to helping customers maximize performance of their investments – quicker, easier and smarter. Find out more at www.bwen.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, such as statements regarding our future financial condition or results of operations and our prospects and strategies for future growth. Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, and we undertake no obligation to update these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this release. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those stated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: expectations regarding our business, end-markets, relationships with customers and our ability to diversify our customer base; the impact of competition and economic volatility on the industries in which we compete; our ability to realize revenue from customer orders and backlog; the impact of regulation on our end-markets, including the wind energy industry in particular; the sufficiency of our liquidity and working capital; our restructuring plans and the associated cost savings; our ability to preserve and utilize our tax net operating loss carry-forwards; and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those contained in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K.

BROADWIND ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
     
     
  June 30,  December 31, 
  2014 2013
  (Unaudited)  
ASSETS    
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 10,799  $ 24,936
Short-term investments  700  1,143
Restricted cash  83  83
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $111 and $17 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively  24,736  18,735
Inventories, net  36,294  37,143
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,991  2,325
Assets held for sale  2,063  1,970
Total current assets  76,666  86,335
Property and equipment, net  66,336  69,077
Intangible assets, net  5,681  5,903
Other assets  2,176  2,379
TOTAL ASSETS  $ 150,859  $ 163,694
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Current maturities of long-term debt  $ 157  $ 201
Current portions of capital lease obligations  941  933
Accounts payable  20,487  27,537
Accrued liabilities  9,838  8,115
Customer deposits  14,496  22,993
Liabilities held for sale  1,361  749
Total current liabilities  47,280  60,528
     
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:    
Long-term debt, net of current maturities  2,610  2,755
Long-term capital lease obligations, net of current portions  725  1,193
Other  3,604  3,888
Total long-term liabilities  6,939  7,836
     
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES    
     
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued  or outstanding  --   -- 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 14,760,654 and 14,627,990 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively  15  15
Additional paid-in capital  376,618  376,125
Accumulated deficit  (279,993)  (280,810)
Total stockholders' equity  96,640  95,330
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $ 150,859  $ 163,694
 
 
BROADWIND ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
         
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
Revenues  $ 68,381  $ 52,945  $ 127,181  $ 98,451
Cost of sales  59,231  48,338  112,669  91,219
Restructuring  519  1,206  788  1,661
Gross profit  8,631  3,401  13,724  5,571
         
OPERATING EXPENSES:        
Selling, general and administrative  5,620  5,117  11,537  10,505
Intangible amortization  111  665  222  1,330
Regulatory settlement  750  --   750  -- 
Restructuring  49  107  109  708
Total operating expenses  6,530  5,889  12,618  12,543
Operating income (loss)  2,101  (2,488)  1,106  (6,972)
         
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, net:        
Interest expense, net  (184)  (227)  (344)  (618)
Other, net  (16)  180  120  515
Gain on sale of assets and restructuring  --   2,953  --   2,966
Total other (expense) income, net  (200)  2,906  (224)  2,863
         
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income taxes  1,901  418  882  (4,109)
Provision for income taxes  41  14  65  36
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS  1,860  404  817  (4,145)
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX  --   --   --   (210)
NET INCOME (LOSS)  $ 1,860  $ 404  $ 817  $ (4,355)
         
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC:        
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 0.13  $ 0.03  $ 0.06  $ (0.29)
Loss from discontinued operations  --   --   --   (0.01)
Net income (loss)  $ 0.13  $ 0.03  $ 0.06  $ (0.30)
         
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - Basic  14,732  14,422  14,696  14,345
         
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED:        
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 0.12  $ 0.03  $ 0.05  $ (0.29)
Loss from discontinued operations  --   --   --   (0.01)
Net income (loss)  $ 0.12  $ 0.03  $ 0.05  $ (0.30)
         
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - Diluted  15,180  14,597  15,179  14,345
 
 
BROADWIND ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
     
  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net income (loss)  $ 817  $ (4,355)
Loss from discontinued operations  --   210
Income (loss) from continuing operations  817  (4,145)
     
Adjustments to reconcile net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization expense  6,264  8,033
Impairment charges  --   288
Stock-based compensation  330  972
Allowance for doubtful accounts  94  (174)
Common stock issued under defined contribution 401(k) plan  163  337
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets  5  (3,657)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable  (6,094)  (638)
Inventories   849  (13,606)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  443  535
Accounts payable  (6,317)  11,174
Accrued liabilities  1,723  431
Customer deposits  (8,496)  14,073
Other non-current assets and liabilities  (327)  153
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities  (10,546)  13,776
     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Purchases of available for sale securities  (2,563)  (606)
Sales of available for sale securities  1,051  -- 
Maturities of available for sale securities  1,955  -- 
Purchases of property and equipment  (4,542)  (2,729)
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment  1,045  12,453
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities  (3,054)  9,118
     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Payments on lines of credit and notes payable  (43)  (80,209)
Proceeds from lines of credit and notes payable  --   75,208
Principal payments on capital leases  (494)  (1,148)
Net cash used in financing activities  (537)  (6,149)
     
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (14,137)  16,745
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of the period  24,936  516
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of the period  $ 10,799  $ 17,261
     
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Interest paid  $ 212  $ 559
Income taxes paid  $ 2  $ 13
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Issuance of restricted stock grants  $ 186  $ 727
Common stock issued under defined contribution 401(k) plan  $ 163  $ 337
 
 
BROADWIND ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(IN THOUSANDS)
         
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
REVENUES: (unaudited) (unaudited)
Towers and Weldments  $ 52,891  $ 39,089  $ 101,185  $ 68,960
Gearing  12,424  10,445  21,198  21,164
Services  3,482  4,065  5,920  11,549
Corporate and Other  (416)  (654)  (1,122)  (3,223)
Total revenues  $ 68,381  $ 52,945  $ 127,181  $ 98,450
         
OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT:        
Towers and Weldments  $ 8,561  $ 5,063  $ 14,172  $ 7,217
Gearing  (1,800)  (3,975)  (4,765)  (6,953)
Services  (1,319)  (1,262)  (2,658)  (1,962)
Corporate and Other  (3,341)  (2,314)  (5,643)  (5,274)
Total operating profit/(loss)  $ 2,101  $ (2,488)  $ 1,106  $ (6,972)

 

BROADWIND ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (IN THOUSANDS)

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, the Company's management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures may provide users of this financial information with meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain infrequently occurring or non-operational items that impact the overall comparability. See the table below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

     
Consolidated Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2014 2013 2014 2013
  (unaudited) (unaudited)
         
Operating income( loss)  $ 2,101  $ (2,488)  $ 1,106  $ (6,972)
Depreciation and amortization  3,150  3,842  6,264  7,648
Restructuring  568  1,313  897  2,369
Other (loss) income  (16)  180  120  515
Share-based compensation and other stock payments  107  702  330  1,325
Total Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)  $ 5,910  $ 3,549  $ 8,717  $ 4,885
         
Towers and Weldments Segment Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
  (unaudited) (unaudited)
     
Operating income  $ 8,561  $ 5,063  $ 14,172  $ 7,217
Depreciation  1,006  949  1,991  1,900
Restructuring expense  8  38  26  115
Other income (loss)  (19)  115  (17)  273
Share-based compensation and other stock payments  1  117  45  246
Total Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)  $ 9,557  $ 6,282  $ 16,217  $ 9,751
         
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Gearing Segment 2014 2013 2014 2013
  (unaudited) (unaudited)
Operating loss  $ (1,800)  $ (3,975)  $ (4,765)  $ (6,953)
Depreciation and amortization  1,805  2,745  3,606  5,455
Restructuring expense  560  952  871  1,174
Other income (loss)  1    3  (14)
Share-based compensation and other stock payments  72  131  131  211
Total Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)  $ 638  $ (147)  $ (154)  $ (127)
     
Services Segment Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
  (unaudited) (unaudited)
Operating loss  $ (1,319)  $ (1,262)  $ (2,658)  $ (1,962)
Depreciation  306  342  619  655
Restructuring expense    114    234
Other income (loss)  2  65  134  256
Share-based compensation and other stock payments  2  128  17  168
Total Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)  $ (1,009)  $ (613)  $ (1,888)  $ (649)
     
Corporate and Other Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
  (unaudited) (unaudited)
Operating loss  $ (3,341)  $ (2,314)  $ (5,643)  $ (5,274)
Depreciation  33  12  48  23
Restructuring expense    3    461
Share-based compensation and other stock payments  32  326  137  700
Total Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)  $ (3,276)  $ (1,973)  $ (5,458)  $ (4,090)
CONTACT: BWEN INVESTOR CONTACT:
         Joni Konstantelos
         708.780.4819
         joni.konstantelos@bwen.com
         
         LHA CONTACT:
         Jody Burfening/Carolyn Capaccio
         212.838.3777
         ccapaccio@lhai.com
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