GNRC Generac Holding Inc

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2015

 

Generac Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		001-34627		20-5654756
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

 

S45 W29290 Hwy 59
Waukesha, Wisconsin		53189
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

 

(262) 544-4811

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 2.02                   Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On October 28, 2015, Generac Holdings Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

 

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In the Press Release, we present certain financial information, specifically Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow which are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow in the Press Release because these metrics assist us in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow:

 

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for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget and developing and refining our internal projections for future periods;

 

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to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and as a supplemental tool in evaluating our performance against our budget for each period;

 

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in communications with our board of directors and investors concerning our financial performance; and

 

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to evaluate prior acquisitions in relation to the existing business.

 

We also use Adjusted EBITDA as a benchmark for the determination of the bonus component of compensation for our senior executives under our management incentive plans.

 

We believe that the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow offers additional financial metrics which, when coupled with U.S. GAAP results and the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of our results of operations and the factors and trends affecting our business for securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of our company. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow are useful to investors for the following reasons:

 

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Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow and similar non-GAAP measures are widely used by investors to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items that can vary substantially from company to company depending upon financing and accounting methods, book values of assets, tax jurisdictions, capital structures and the methods by which assets were acquired; and

 

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by comparing our Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow in different historical periods, our investors can evaluate our operating performance excluding the impact of certain items.

  

 

Item 9.01                   Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated October 28, 2015.

 

  

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  

	GENERAC HOLDINGS INC.
	/s/ York Ragen
	Name:	York Ragen
Date: October 28, 2015	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

 

  

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1

Press Release, dated October 28, 2015.

 

 

 

5

Exhibit 99.1

 

Generac Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results

 

Strong sequential improvement in sales and margins in line with internal expectations

 

WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN, (October 28, 2015) – Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (the “Company”), a leading designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment and other engine powered products, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

 

Third Quarter 2015 Highlights

 

●	Net sales during the third quarter of 2015 increased 2.0% to $359.3 million as compared to $352.3 million in the prior-year third quarter. Third quarter of 2015 net sales increased 24.6% as compared to $288.4 million in the second quarter of 2015.

 

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Residential product sales during the third quarter increased to $185.0 million as compared to $183.7 million in the prior-year quarter, which was primarily due to contributions from recent acquisitions, mostly offset by a decline in shipments of home standby generators as a result of continued record-low power outage activity.

 

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Commercial & Industrial (C&I) product sales increased 1.2% to $148.2 million during the third quarter as compared to $146.4 million in the prior-year quarter, which was primarily due to contributions from a recent acquisition and increased shipments to industrial distributors, mostly offset by a significant decline in shipments into oil & gas markets.

 

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Net income during the third quarter of 2015 was $34.0 million, or $0.49 per share, as compared to $36.5 million, or $0.52 per share, for the same period of 2014. Adjusted net income, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $63.4 million, or $0.92 per share, as compared to $57.9 million, or $0.83 per share, in the third quarter of 2014.

 

●	Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $81.2 million as compared to $83.1 million in the third quarter last year.

 

●	Cash flow from operations in the third quarter of 2015 was $35.3 million as compared to $57.2 million in the prior year quarter. Free cash flow, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $29.4 million as compared to $47.8 million in the third quarter of 2014.

 

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As previously announced, the Company on August 1, 2015 acquired Country Home Products and its subsidiaries, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, innovative, professional-grade engine-powered equipment used in a wide variety of property maintenance applications, which are primarily sold in North America under the DR® Power Equipment brand.

 

●	The Company repurchased 2.15 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter for $64.4 million under its previously announced $200 million share repurchase program.

 

“We are pleased with our overall financial results for the quarter as we saw strong sequential improvement in both sales and margins, which were in line with our expectations,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Despite the ongoing low power outage environment, shipments of home standby generators increased significantly relative to the first half of 2015 as field inventory returned to a more normalized level. Contributions from C&I-related acquisitions in recent years had a positive impact on the quarter as we further expanded and diversified our industrial product offering. However, lower energy prices continued to have a negative impact on year-over-year growth for certain mobile products. We were also active on our recently-announced share repurchase program, which we believe is an attractive use of capital for shareholders given our long-term growth opportunities.”

 

Additional Third Quarter 2015 Highlights

 

Residential product sales for the third quarter increased to $185.0 million as compared to $183.7 million for the third quarter of 2014. The increase was due to a combination of contributions from recent acquisitions being mostly offset by a decline in shipments of home standby generators. The softness in home standby shipments was primarily driven by the continuation of record-low power outage severity that was significantly below the prior year and, to a lesser extent, by a modest level of inventory destocking in certain channels.

 

  

C&I product sales for the third quarter of 2015 were $148.2 million as compared to $146.4 million for the comparable period in 2014. The increase was primarily due to contributions from a recent acquisition and higher shipments of stationary equipment to industrial distributors, mostly offset by a significant decline in shipments of mobile products into oil & gas markets as a result of lower capital spending caused by the substantial decline in energy prices.

 

Gross profit margin for the third quarter of 2015 was 36.3% compared to 37.0% in the prior-year third quarter. The decline was primarily driven by unfavorable product mix and, to a lesser extent, the impact from recent acquisitions, partially offset by the favorable impact from improved pricing along with lower commodity costs and benefits from overseas components sourcing due to a stronger U.S. dollar.

 

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2015 increased $3.0 million, or 5.0%, as compared to the third quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily driven by the addition of recurring operating expenses associated with recent acquisitions, partially offset by reductions in certain selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

Free cash flow was $29.4 million in the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $47.8 million in the same period last year. The decline was primarily the result of higher working capital investment being partially offset by a decline in cash income taxes and capital spending levels.

 

The Company repurchased 2.15 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter of 2015 for $64.4 million under its share repurchase program which was recently announced on August 6, 2015. The program authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $200 million of its common stock over a 24 month period.

 

2015 Outlook Update

 

Primarily due to the continued softness in the oil & gas markets, the Company is updating its guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2015. Assuming that power outages during the fourth quarter of 2015 don’t increase from the very low levels experienced thus far in 2015 and assuming energy prices remain at the current reduced levels, net sales for the full year 2015 are expected to be approximately $1.3 billion. Given this revenue assumption, adjusted EBITDA for the full year is expected to be approximately $270 million.

 

“Despite weakness in certain of our key end markets, we are confident in our ability to continue to drive our Powering Ahead strategic plan forward while also executing our capital allocation priorities,” continued Mr. Jagdfeld. “We remain focused on the things we can control including driving awareness for our products, developing and expanding our distribution, launching innovative new products and controlling costs. As we expect to generate significant free cash flow going forward, we will continue to explore additional opportunities to further diversify our revenue base and expand our geographic presence, as well as to opportunistically return capital to shareholders.”

 

 

Conference Call and Webcast

 

Generac management will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 to discuss highlights of the third quarter operating results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (866) 415-3113 (domestic) or +1 (678) 509-7544 (international) and entering passcode 60061654.

 

The conference call will also be webcast simultaneously on Generac's website (http://www.generac.com), under the Investor Relations link. The webcast link will be made available on the Company’s website prior to the start of the call within the Events section of the Investor Relations website.

Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website. A telephonic replay will also be available approximately two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or +1 (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering passcode 60061654. The telephonic replay will be available for 30 days.

 

  

About Generac

 

Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of power generation equipment and other engine powered products.  As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial, oil & gas, and construction markets, Generac's power products are available globally through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies, as well as sold direct to certain end user customers.

 

Forward-looking Information

 

Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Generac Holdings Inc. or its employees, may contain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Generac's current expectations and projections relating to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "confident," "may," "should," "can have," "likely," "future," “optimistic” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

 

Any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. Although Generac believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Generac's actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including:

 

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frequency and duration of power outages impacting demand for Generac products;

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availability, cost and quality of raw materials and key components used in producing Generac products;

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the impact on our results of possible fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates;

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the possibility that the expected synergies, efficiencies and cost savings of our acquisitions will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period;

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the risk that our acquisitions will not be integrated successfully;

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difficulties Generac may encounter as its business expands globally;

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competitive factors in the industry in which Generac operates;

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Generac's dependence on its distribution network;

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Generac's ability to invest in, develop or adapt to changing technologies and manufacturing techniques;

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loss of key management and employees;

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increase in product and other liability claims or recalls; and

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changes in environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.

 

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, Generac's actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in any forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect future results is contained in Generac's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), particularly in the Risk Factors section of our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.

 

Any forward-looking statement made by Generac in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made.  Generac undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

 

Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Metrics

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

The computation of adjusted EBITDA is based on the definition of EBITDA contained in Generac's credit agreement dated as of May 31, 2013, as amended. To supplement the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Generac provides a summary to show the computation of adjusted EBITDA, taking into account certain charges and gains that were recognized during the periods presented.

 

Adjusted Net Income

 

To further supplement Generac's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides a summary to show the computation of adjusted net income. Adjusted net income is defined as net income before provision for income taxes adjusted for the following items: cash income tax expense, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount related to the Company's debt, intangible impairment charges, certain transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments, losses on extinguishment of debt, business optimization expenses and certain other non-cash gains and losses.

 

Free Cash Flow

 

In addition, we reference free cash flow to further supplement Generac's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less expenditures for property and equipment and is intended to be a measure of operational cash flow taking into account additional capital expenditure investment into the business.

 

The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  Please see our SEC filings for additional discussion of the basis for Generac's reporting of Non-GAAP financial measures.

 

SOURCE: Generac Holdings Inc.

CONTACT:

Michael W. Harris

Vice President – Finance and Investor Relations
(262) 544-4811 x2675

Michael.Harris@Generac.com

 

 

Generac Holdings Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2015				2014				2015					2014
Net sales		$	359,291			$	352,305			$	959,469				$	1,056,922
Costs of goods sold			228,965				222,022				630,643					679,113
Gross profit			130,326				130,283				328,826					377,809
Operating expenses:
Selling and service			34,715				32,961				93,317					90,045
Research and development			8,332				7,822				24,907					23,580
General and administrative			13,127				13,429				40,897					39,080
Amortization of intangible assets			6,285				5,277				17,460					15,721
Gain on remeasurement of contingent consideration			–				–				–					(4,877	)
Total operating expenses			62,459				59,489				176,581					163,549
Income from operations			67,867				70,794				152,245					214,260
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense			(10,210	)			(12,294	)			(32,241	)				(35,411	)
Investment income			39				38				111					119
Loss on extinguishment of debt		–					(1,836	)			(4,795	)				(1,836	)
Gain (loss) on change in contractual interest rate			(2,381	)		–					(2,381	)				16,014
Costs related to acquisitions			(153	)			(396	)			(153	)				(396	)
Other, net			(1,908	)			(1,444	)			(5,357	)				(1,242	)
Total other expense, net			(14,613	)			(15,932	)			(44,816	)				(22,752	)
Income before provision for income taxes			53,254				54,862				107,429					191,508
Provision for income taxes			19,218				18,365				38,864					66,285
Net income		$	34,036			$	36,497			$	68,565				$	125,223
Net income per common share - basic:		$	0.50			$	0.53			$	1.00				$	1.83
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic:			68,175,466				68,556,051				68,642,479					68,511,409
Net income per common share - diluted:		$	0.49			$	0.52			$	0.98				$	1.79
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted:			69,182,465				70,033,224				69,781,300					70,050,953
Comprehensive income		$	31,899			$	35,472			$	59,939				$	122,474

 

 

Generac Holdings Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

		September 30,				December 31,
		2015				2014
		(Unaudited)				(Audited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	46,454			$	189,761
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts			207,205				189,107
Inventories			362,268				319,385
Deferred income taxes			25,974				22,841
Prepaid expenses and other assets			12,467				9,384
Total current assets			654,368				730,478
Property and equipment, net			178,120				168,821
Customer lists, net			44,256				41,002
Patents, net			55,887				56,894
Other intangible assets, net			2,782				4,298
Trade names, net			208,951				182,684
Goodwill			668,122				635,565
Deferred financing costs, net			13,420				16,243
Deferred income taxes			10,640				46,509
Other assets			1,033				48
Total assets		$	1,837,579			$	1,882,542
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings		$	4,481			$	5,359
Accounts payable			123,186				132,248
Accrued wages and employee benefits			17,258				17,544
Other accrued liabilities			79,759				84,814
Current portion of long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations			302				557
Total current liabilities			224,986				240,522
Long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations			1,050,127				1,082,101
Deferred income taxes			15,014				13,449
Other long-term liabilities			58,180				56,671
Total liabilities			1,348,307				1,392,743
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 69,509,423 and 69,122,271 shares issued at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			696				691
Additional paid-in capital			442,007				434,906
Treasury stock, at cost			(75,913	)			(8,341	)
Excess purchase price over predecessor basis			(202,116	)			(202,116	)
Retained earnings			348,991				280,426
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(24,393	)			(15,767	)
Total stockholders’ equity			489,272				489,799
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,837,579			$	1,882,542

 

  

Generac Holdings Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2015				2014
Operating Activities
Net income		$	68,565			$	125,223
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			12,300				10,024
Amortization of intangible assets			17,460				15,721
Amortization of original issue discount			2,494				2,573
Amortization of deferred financing costs			1,874				2,272
Loss on extinguishment of debt			4,795				1,836
(Gain) loss on change in contractual interest rate			2,381				(16,014	)
Gain on remeasurement of contingent consideration		–					(4,877	)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable			324				344
Deferred income taxes			27,319				35,572
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			53				135
Share-based compensation expense			6,889				9,403
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(14,838	)			(28,747	)
Inventories			(28,319	)			(9,501	)
Other assets			572				2,768
Accounts payable			(12,226	)			20,215
Accrued wages and employee benefits			(1,167	)			(12,037	)
Other accrued liabilities			(2,644	)			(3,232	)
Excess tax benefits from equity awards			(8,973	)			(9,167	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			76,859				142,511
Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			105				7
Expenditures for property and equipment			(20,108	)			(22,722	)
Acquisition of business			(74,477	)			(5,309	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(94,480	)			(28,024	)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from short-term borrowings			14,320				4,900
Proceeds from long-term borrowings			100,000			–
Repayments of short-term borrowings			(15,198	)			(24,741	)
Repayments of long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations			(150,595	)			(68,905	)
Stock repurchases			(64,378	)		–
Payment of debt issuance costs			(2,067	)			(4	)
Cash dividends paid			(1,429	)			(705	)
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards			(12,387	)			(10,255	)
Excess tax benefits from equity awards			8,973				9,167
Proceeds from exercise of stock options			7				21
Net cash used in financing activities			(122,754	)			(90,522	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(2,932	)			(950	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(143,307	)			23,015
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			189,761				150,147
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	46,454			$	173,162

 

 

Generac Holdings Inc.

Reconciliation Schedules

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

              

Net income to Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2015				2014				2015				2014
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Net income		$	34,036			$	36,497			$	68,565			$	125,223
Interest expense			10,210				12,294				32,241				35,411
Depreciation and amortization			10,597				8,789				29,760				25,745
Provision for income taxes			19,218				18,365				38,864				66,285
Non-cash write-down and other adjustments (1)			2,115				1,099				4,091				(4,653	)
Non-cash share-based compensation expense (2)			1,799				3,200				6,889				9,403
Loss on extinguishment of debt (3)			-				1,836				4,795				1,836
(Gain) loss on change in contractual interest rate (4)			2,381				-				2,381				(16,014	)
Transaction costs and credit facility fees (5)			317				889				999				1,590
Business optimization expenses (6)			5				-				1,743				-
Other			494				91				404				264
Adjusted EBITDA		$	81,172			$	83,060			$	190,732			$	245,090

 

(1) Includes gains/losses on disposals of assets, unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on commodity contracts, and certain foreign currency and purchase accounting related adjustments. Additionally, the nine months ended September 30, 2014 includes adjustments to certain earn-out obligations in connection with acquisitions ($4.9 million). A full description of these and the other reconciliation adjustments contained in these schedules is included in Generac's SEC filings.

 

(2) Represents share-based compensation expense to account for stock options, restricted stock and other stock awards over their respective vesting periods.

 

(3) Represents the write-off of original issue discount and capitalized debt issuance costs due to voluntary debt prepayments.

 

(4) The amount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 represents a non-cash loss relating to a 25 basis point increase in borrowing costs, effective third quarter 2015, as a result of the credit agreement leverage ratio rising above 3.0 times. The amount for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents a non-cash gain relating to a 25 basis point reduction in borrowing costs, effective second quarter 2014, as a result of the credit agreement leverage ratio falling below 3.0 times.

 

(5) Represents transaction costs incurred directly in connection with any investment, as defined in our credit agreement, equity issuance or debt issuance or refinancing, together with certain fees relating to our senior secured credit facilities.

 

(6) Represents severance and other non-recurring restructuring charges.

 

  

Net income to Adjusted net income reconciliation 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2015				2014				2015				2014
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Net income		$	34,036			$	36,497			$	68,565			$	125,223
Provision for income taxes			19,218				18,365				38,864				66,285
Income before provision for income taxes			53,254				54,862				107,429				191,508
Amortization of intangible assets			6,285				5,277				17,460				15,721
Amortization of deferred finance costs and original issue discount			1,024				1,824				4,368				4,845
Loss on extinguishment of debt (7)			-				1,836				4,795				1,836
(Gain) loss on change in contractual interest rate (8)			2,381				-				2,381				(16,014	)
Transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments (9)			979				565				1,482				(4,134	)
Business optimization expenses (10)			5				-				1,743				-
Adjusted net income before provision for income taxes			63,928				64,364				139,658				193,762
Cash income tax expense (11)			(500	)			(6,470	)			(6,535	)			(28,030	)
Adjusted net income		$	63,428			$	57,894			$	133,123			$	165,732
Adjusted net income per common share - diluted:		$	0.92			$	0.83			$	1.91			$	2.37
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted:			69,182,465				70,033,224				69,781,300				70,050,953

 

(7) Represents the write-off of original issue discount and capitalized debt issuance costs due to voluntary debt prepayments.

 

(8) The amount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 represents a non-cash loss relating to a 25 basis point increase in borrowing costs, effective third quarter 2015, as a result of the credit agreement leverage ratio rising above 3.0 times. The amount for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents a non-cash gain relating to a 25 basis point reduction in borrowing costs, effective second quarter 2014, as a result of the credit agreement leverage ratio falling below 3.0 times.

 

(9) Represents transaction costs incurred directly in connection with any investment, as defined in our credit agreement, equity issuance or debt issuance or refinancing, and certain purchase accounting adjustments. The nine months ended September 30, 2014 also include adjustments to certain earn-out obligations in connection with acquisitions ($4.9 million).

 

(10) Represents severance and other non-recurring restructuring charges.

 

(11) Amount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 is based on an anticipated cash income tax rate of approximately 4% for the full year-ended 2015. Amount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 is based on an anticipated cash income tax rate of approximately 14% for the full year-ended 2014.

 

 

Free cash flow reconciliation 

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2015				2014				2015				2014
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	35,280			$	57,226			$	76,859			$	142,511
Expenditures for property and equipment			(5,850	)			(9,405	)			(20,108	)			(22,722	)
Free cash flow		$	29,430			$	47,821			$	56,751			$	119,789

 

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