ACW Accuride Corp.

• Net loss of $28.6 million, or a negative $0.59 per share
• Net loss from continuing operations of $6.8 million, or a negative $0.14 per share
• Net sales from continuing operations of $125.2 million, down 14.0 percent from the third quarter of 2015

Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) (“Accuride” or the “Company”) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

Third Quarter 2016 Results

Third quarter 2016 net sales were $125.2 million, which represented a decrease of $20.5 million, or 14.0 percent, compared with net sales of $145.7 million for the third quarter of 2015. The decrease was driven by $24.5 million from lower-than-anticipated demand for wheels and brake drums in North America, and $4.3 million in pricing that was primarily related to the pass-through of lower raw material costs. Partially offsetting the decrease was an $8.3 million increase in net sales from Gianetti Ruote, in which Accuride took a majority stake in November 2015.

Accuride’s operating income was $1.5 million, down $9.6 million compared to operating income of $11.1 million in the third quarter of 2015. This was primarily due to the incremental margin loss on the lower product demand, which was partially offset by lower corporate spending. The Company reported a net loss of $28.6 million, or a negative $0.59 per share, including a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $21.9 million related to the sale of the Brillion Iron Works subsidiary during the third quarter. The Company’s net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders was $6.8 million, or a negative $0.14 per share, compared to net income of $5.4 million, or $0.11 per share, in the third quarter of 2015. Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $13.5 million, or 10.8 percent of net sales, compared to $21.6 million, or 14.8 percent of net sales, in the same quarter of 2015.

Third Quarter Business Segment Results

Wheels

Wheels segment net sales were $90.9 million, down $10.9 million, or 10.7 percent, from the same period in 2015. The third quarter of 2016 included $8.3 million in net sales from Gianetti. Excluding Gianetti, Wheels segment net sales were down $19.2 million, or 18.9 percent, from the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily related to lower production volume from North American OEM customers and reduced aftermarket customer demand totaling $15.3 million, plus the pass-through of lower material costs of $3.9 million. Wheels’ Adjusted EBITDA was $14.7 million, a decrease of $7.7 million, or 34.3 percent, from the third quarter of 2015.

Gunite

Gunite segment net sales were $34.3 million, down $9.5 million, or 21.7 percent, from the third quarter of 2015. This decrease is largely attributable to lower North American Class 8 OEM production and reduced aftermarket demand totaling $9.1 million, coupled with the pass-through of lower material costs of $0.4 million. Gunite’s Adjusted EBITDA was $4.9 million, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 24.7 percent, from the third quarter of 2015.

Liquidity and Debt

As of September 30, 2016, total debt was $318.1 million, consisting of $305.8 million of the outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs, and $12.3 million in debt obligations related to the Company’s majority stake in Gianetti. As of September 30, 2016, Accuride had $27.0 million of cash and $37.0 million in availability under its ABL Credit Facility for total liquidity of $64.0 million. Cash included $11.7 million in net proceeds from the sale of Brillion.

In light of the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which Accuride is to be acquired by affiliates of Crestview Partners, Accuride will not be hosting a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2016 financial results.

About Accuride Corporation

With headquarters in Evansville, Ind., USA, Accuride Corporation is a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries. The company’s products include commercial vehicle wheels and wheel-end components and assemblies. The company’s products are marketed under its brand names, which include Accuride®, Accuride Wheel End Solutions™, Gunite® and Gianetti Ruote™. Accuride’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ACW. For more information: www.AccurideCorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this document may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the proposed merger contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 2, 2016, by and among the Company, Armor Parent Corp. and Armor Merger Sub Corp. (such merger, the “proposed transaction” and such agreement, the “Merger Agreement”)and the ability to consummate the proposed transaction. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: (1) Accuride may be unable to obtain shareholder approval for the proposed transaction; (2) the conditions to the closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied and required regulatory approvals may not be obtained; (3) the proposed transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (4) the business of Accuride may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed transaction; (5) the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the proposed transaction; (6) Accuride may be adversely affected by other economic, business, legislative, regulatory and/or competitive factors; (7) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; (8) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the proposed transaction; (9) the failure by Armor Parent Corp. or Armor Merger Sub Corp. to obtain the necessary debt and equity financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letters received in connection with the proposed transaction; and (10) other risks to consummation of the proposed transaction, including the risk that the proposed transaction will not be consummated within the expected time period or at all. If the proposed transaction is consummated, Accuride’s shareholders will cease to have any equity interest in Accuride and will have no right to participate in its earnings and future growth. The foregoing review of important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including Accuride’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by applicable law, Accuride undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accuride does not intend, and assumes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements. Accuride’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, its definitive proxy statement for its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 18, 2016, and recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Important Additional Information

In connection with the proposed transaction, on October 17, 2016, the Company filed with the SEC and sent to its stockholders a definitive proxy statement. INVESTORS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, ARMOR PARENT CORP., ARMOR MERGER SUB CORP. AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors may obtain a free copy of these materials and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, at the Company’s website at www.accuridecorp.com or by sending a written request to the Company at 7140 Office Circle, Evansville, Indiana 47715, Attention: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company and its directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in soliciting proxies from its stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered to be participants in the solicitation of the Company’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction, as well as any direct or indirect interests such persons may have in the proposed transaction, is set forth in the annual proxy statement for the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the definitive proxy statement filed in connection with the proposed transaction.

 

Three Months Operating Results

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Three Months Ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands) 2016   2015     Net Sales: Wheels $ 90,923 72.6 % $ 101,833 69.9 % Gunite   34,279 27.4 %   43,823 30.1 % Total Net Sales from Continuing Operations $ 125,202 100.0 % $ 145,656 100.0 %   Gross Profit from Continuing Operations $ 11,943 9.5 % $ 21,623 14.8 %   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations: Wheels $ 4,658 5.1 % $ 13,715 13.5 % Gunite 3,435 10.0 % 5,061 11.5 % Corporate / Other   (6,610) —   (7,658) — Consolidated Total $ 1,483 1.2 % $ 11,118 7.6 %   Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations – Attributable to Stockholders $ (6,751) (5.4) % $ 5,398 3.7 %   Adjusted EBITDA: Wheels $ 14,698 16.2 % $ 22,384 22.0 % Gunite 4,870 14.2 % 6,468 14.8 % Corporate / Other   (6,051)   —   (7,256)   — Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations 13,517 10.8 % 21,596 14.8 % Discontinued Operations   (1,791) —   (2,443) — Consolidated Total   $ 11,726   9.4 %   $ 19,153   13.1 %    

Nine Months Operating Results

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Nine Months Ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands) 2016   2015     Net Sales: Wheels $ 300,713 72.1 % $ 324,525 71.6 % Gunite   116,517 27.9 %   128,569 28.4 % Total Net Sales from Continuing Operations $ 417,230 100.0 % $ 453,094 100.0 %   Gross Profit from Continuing Operations $ 56,111 13.4 % $ 67,088 14.8 %   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations: Wheels $ 30,773 10.2 % $ 44,372 13.7 % Gunite 13,321 11.4 % 15,140 11.8 % Corporate / Other   (22,548) —   (25,668) — Consolidated Total $ 21,546 5.2 % $ 33,844 7.5 %   Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations – Attributable to Stockholders $ (2,852) (0.7) % $ 10,156 2.2 %   Adjusted EBITDA: Wheels $ 60,136 20.0 % $ 70,703 21.8 % Gunite 17,606 15.0 % 19,238 15.0 % Corporate / Other   (21,416)   —   (24,282)   — Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations $ 56,326 14.0 % $ 65,659 14.5 % Discontinued Operations   (5,688)   —   682   0.1 % Consolidated Total   $ 50,638   12.0 %   $ 66,341   14.6 %    

ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

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Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

(In thousands except per share data) 2016   2015 2016   2015   NET SALES $ 125,202 $ 145,656 $ 417,230 $ 453,094 COST OF GOODS SOLD   113,259   124,033   361,119   386,006 GROSS PROFIT 11,943 21,623 56,111 67,088 OPERATING EXPENSES: Selling, general and administrative   10,460   10,505   34,565   33,244 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 1,483 11,118 21,546 33,844 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest expense, net (8,442) (8,249) (25,248) (24,953) Other income (loss), net   (9)   (1,142)   582   (2,398) INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (6,968) 1,727 (3,120) 6,493 INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)   410   (3,671)   1,166   (3,663) INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (7,378) 5,398 (4,286) 10,156 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX   (21,861)   (3,578)   (28,042)   (2,585) NET INCOME (LOSS) (29,239) 1,820 (32,328) 7,571 NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST   (627)   —   (1,434)   — NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS $ (28,612) $ 1,820 $ (30,894) $ 7,571 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX: Defined benefit plans and foreign currency   (2,128)   (3,259)   (3,182)   15,581 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ (30,740) $ (1,439) $ (34,076) $ 23,152   EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic 48,332 48,015

48,247

47,943 Basic income (loss) per share-continuing operations (0.14) 0.11 (0.06) 0.21 Basic loss per share-discontinued operations   (0.45)   (0.07)   (0.58)   (0.05) Basic income (loss) per share $ (0.59) $ 0.04 $ (0.64) $ 0.16 Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted 48,332 49,422 48,247 48,844 Diluted income (loss) per share-continuing operations (0.14) 0.11 (0.06) 0.21 Diluted loss per share-discontinued operations   (0.45)   (0.07)   (0.58)   (0.05) Diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.59) $ 0.04 $ (0.64) $ 0.16    

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA

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Three Months Ended September 30,

(In thousands) 2016   2015   Net income $ (29,239) $ 1,820 Income tax expense (benefit) 410 (3,671) Interest expense, net 8,442 8,249 Depreciation and amortization 10,536 10,491 Loss on disposal of discontinued operation 19,280 — Noncontrolling interest 504 — Restructuring, severance and other charges1 1,063 476 Other items related to our credit agreement2   730   1,788 Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,726 $ 19,153  

Note:

1) For the three months ended September 30, 2016, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries, plus $1.1 million in costs associated with restructuring items. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax benefit, depreciation and amortization, plus $0.5 million in costs associated with restructuring items.

2) Items related to our credit agreement refer to amounts utilized in the calculation of financial covenants in Accuride’s senior credit facility. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses/(gains) and other income or expenses of $0.7 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses/(gains) and other income or expenses of $1.8 million.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

(In thousands) 2016   2015   Net income (loss) $ (32,328) $ 7,571 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,166 (3,663) Interest expense, net 25,248 24,953 Depreciation and amortization 32,893 31,500 Loss on disposal of discontinued operation 19,280 — Noncontrolling interest 1,073 — Restructuring, severance and other charges1 2,072 1,715 Other items related to our credit agreement2   1,234   4,265 Adjusted EBITDA $ 50,638 $ 66,341  

Note:

3) For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries, plus $2.1 million in costs associated with restructuring items. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax benefit, depreciation and amortization, plus $1.7 million in costs associated with restructuring items.

4) Items related to our credit agreement refer to amounts utilized in the calculation of financial covenants in Accuride’s senior credit facility. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses/(gains) and other income or expenses of $1.2 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses/(gains) and other income or expenses of $4.3 million.

 

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

(In thousands)

Income (loss) from Operations

 

Depreciation and Amortization

  Other  

Adjusted EBITDA

Wheels $ 4,658 $ 7,890 $ 2,150 $ 14,698 Gunite 3,435 1,185 250 4,870 Corporate / Other (6,610) 711 (152) (6,051) Discontinued Operations   (2,530)   750   (11)   (1,791) Consolidated Total $ (1,047) $ 10,536 $ 2,237 $ 11,726    

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

(In thousands)

Income (loss) from Operations

 

Depreciation and Amortization

  Other  

Adjusted EBITDA

Wheels $ 13,715 $ 7,469 $ 1,200 $ 22,384 Gunite 5,061 1,157 250 6,468 Corporate / Other (7,658) 678 (276) (7,256) Discontinued Operations   (3,630)   1,187   —   (2,443) Consolidated Total $ 7,488 $ 10,491 $ 1,174 $ 19,153    

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

(In thousands)

Income (loss) from Operations

 

Depreciation and Amortization

  Other  

Adjusted EBITDA

Wheels $ 30,773 $ 24,245 $ 5,118 $ 60,136 Gunite 13,321 3,535 750 17,606 Corporate / Other (22,548) 2,115 (983) (21,416) Discontinued Operations   (8,672)   2,988   (4)   (5,688) Consolidated Total $ 12,874 $ 32,883 $ 4,881 $ 50,638    

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

(In thousands)

Income (loss) from Operations

 

Depreciation and Amortization

  Other  

Adjusted EBITDA

Wheels $ 44,372 $ 22,731 $ 3,600 $ 70,703 Gunite 15,140 3,348 750 19,238 Corporate / Other (25,668) 1,874 (488) (24,282) Discontinued Operations   (2,865)   3,547   —   682 Consolidated Total $ 30,979 $ 31,500 $ 3,862 $ 66,341  

We define Adjusted EBITDA as our net income or loss before income tax expense or benefit, interest expense, net, depreciation and amortization, noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries, restructuring, severance, and other charges, impairment, and currency losses, net. Adjusted EBITDA has been included because we believe that it is useful for us and our investors to measure our ability to provide cash flows to meet debt service. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or other traditional indicators of operating performance and cash flows determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). We present the table of Adjusted EBITDA because covenants in the agreements governing our material indebtedness contain ratios based on this measure on a quarterly basis. While Adjusted EBITDA is used as a measure of liquidity and the ability to meet debt service requirements, it is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculations.

 

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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September 30,

  December 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015   ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,954 $ 29,759 Customer and other receivables 56,383 60,075 Inventories 35,213 41,761 Other current assets 8,180 7,347 Current assets of discontinued operations   —   12,988 Total current assets 126,730 151,930 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 184,814 194,821 OTHER ASSETS: Goodwill and other assets 221,674 224,597 Non-current assets of discontinued operations   —   32,271 TOTAL $ 533,218 $ 603,619 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 51,089 $ 63,870 Short term debt obligations 10,635 10,286 Other current liabilities 26,172 34,690 Current liabilities of discontinued operations   —   13,052 Total current liabilities 87,896 121,898 LONG-TERM DEBT 307,435 304,254 OTHER LIABILITIES 101,009 105,680 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS — 933 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Total stockholders’ equity   36,878   70,854 TOTAL $ 533,218 $ 603,619  

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Accuride CorporationMedia RelationsTimothy G. Weir, APR, 812-962-5128Director of Public Affairs, Communications & Marketingtweir@accuridecorp.comorInvestor RelationsTodd Taylor, 812-962-5105Vice President and Treasurerttaylor@accuridecorp.com