• Fourth quarter organic revenue decline of 1.2 percent.
  • Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations* of $14.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $21.0 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
  • GAAP earnings from continuing operations were impacted by the impairment charges of $46.9 million primarily due to the write down of intangible assets in the Company’s Workplace Safety segment.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities of $40.6 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.
  • Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share* of $0.28 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $0.41 in the same quarter of the prior year.
  • Share buyback program increased to a total share repurchase authorization of up to 2 million shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.

Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) (“Brady” or “Company”), a world leader in identification solutions, today reported its financial results for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and year ended July 31, 2015.

Quarter Ended July 31, 2015 Financial Results:

Sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2015 decreased 8.9 percent to $288.6 million compared to $316.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Total organic sales decreased 1.2 percent and foreign currency translation decreased sales by 7.7 percent. By segment, organic sales decreased 0.3 percent in Identification Solutions and decreased 3.2 percent in Workplace Safety.

During the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2015, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $46.9 million primarily related to the write down of intangible assets in the Company’s Workplace Safety segment. These impairment charges were primarily driven by sales and profitability reductions and reduced forecasts for future sales and profitability growth. In the fourth quarter of last year, the Company also incurred an impairment charge of $148.6 million related to its PeopleID reporting unit.

The Company’s loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended July 31, 2015 was $(39.4) million compared to a loss of $(97.0) million in the same quarter of last year. Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations* for the current quarter were $14.4 million compared to $21.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

The Company’s loss from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share was $(0.77) for the quarter ended July 31, 2015 compared to a loss of $(1.89) in the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share* for the current quarter were $0.28 compared to earnings of $0.41 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

Year Ended July 31, 2015 Financial Results:

Sales for the year ended July 31, 2015 decreased 4.4 percent to $1.17 billion compared to $1.23 billion in fiscal 2014. Total organic sales increased 1.0 percent and the impact of foreign currency translation decreased sales by 5.4 percent. By segment, organic sales increased 1.7 percent in Identification Solutions and decreased 0.4 percent in Workplace Safety.

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations for the year ended July 31, 2015 were $4.9 million compared to $(48.1) million for the year ended July 31, 2014. Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations* for the year ended July 31, 2015 were $65.5 million compared to $79.5 million for the year ended July 31, 2014.

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common share were $0.10 for the year ended July 31, 2015 compared to $(0.93) for the year ended July 31, 2014. Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Common Share* were $1.27 for the year ended July 31, 2015 compared to $1.53 for the year ended July 31, 2014.

Share Buyback Program:

On September 10, 2015, Brady’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company’s share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to a total of two million shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, inclusive of the shares in the existing share buyback program. The share buyback plan may be implemented from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

Commentary:

“Our fourth quarter financial results did not meet our expectations. We realized an organic sales decline in our Identification Solutions business, and our gross profit margin deteriorated more than anticipated,” said Brady President and Chief Executive Officer J. Michael Nauman. “We completed the facility consolidations this quarter, but we continue to face operational inefficiencies. We have a full-time team dedicated to the facilities most impacted, we’re making improvements every day, and we expect to realize operational improvements and improved organic sales in the back half of fiscal 2016. We are increasing our focus on customer service and are making foundational improvements in our cost structure, which combined with disciplined capital allocation, will drive increased shareholder value over the long-term.”

“Our cash generation continued to show improvements in the fourth quarter as the cash outlays from our prior restructuring programs and the elevated levels of capital expenditures have subsided,” said Brady’s Chief Financial Officer, Aaron Pearce. “Cash provided by operating activities increased to $40.6 million during the quarter ended July 31, 2015 compared to $17.6 million in last year’s fourth quarter. With the significant improvement in cash generation in the second half of this fiscal year, our conservative net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.1 to 1, and our confidence in the continued turnaround of Brady, yesterday our Board of Directors increased our dividend for the 30th consecutive year and increased our share buyback program to a total of two million shares.”

Fiscal 2016 Guidance:

The Company anticipates approximately flat to low single-digit organic sales growth in fiscal 2016, with organic sales growth in both the Identification Solutions and Workplace Safety businesses increasing as the year progresses. Brady expects earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share of between $1.10 and $1.30. This guidance is based on exchange rates as of July 31, 2015, a full-year income tax rate in the upper 20 percent range, capital expenditures moderating back to the Company’s historical norm of approximately $25 million, and depreciation and amortization of approximately $40 million.

A webcast regarding Brady’s fiscal 2015 fourth quarter financial results will be available at www.bradycorp.com beginning at 9:30 a.m. Central Time today.

Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of August 1, 2015, employed approximately 6,400 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2015 sales were approximately $1.17 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.

* See accompanying notes for Non-GAAP measures.

In this news release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historic information are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the Company's future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations.

The use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain and are subject to risks, assumptions, and other factors, some of which are beyond Brady's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For Brady, uncertainties arise from: implementation of the healthcare strategy; implementation of the Workplace Safety strategy; future competition; Brady’s ability to develop and successfully market new products; future financial performance of major markets Brady serves, which include, without limitation, telecommunications, hard disk drive, manufacturing, electrical, construction, laboratory, education, governmental, public utility, computer, healthcare and transportation; technology changes and potential security violations to the Company's information technology system; fluctuations in currency rates versus the U.S. dollar; risks associated with international operations; difficulties associated with exports; risks associated with restructuring plans; risks associated with identifying, completing, and integrating acquisitions; changes in the supply of, or price for, parts and components; increased price pressure from suppliers and customers; Brady's ability to retain significant contracts and customers; risk associated with loss of key talent; risks associated with divestitures and businesses held for sale; risks associated with obtaining governmental approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance; risk associated with product liability claims; environmental, health and safety compliance costs and liabilities; potential write-offs of Brady's substantial intangible assets; risks associated with our ownership structure; unforeseen tax consequences; Brady's ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants; increase in our level of debt; and numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive, and regulatory nature contained from time to time in Brady's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, those factors listed in the “Risk Factors” section within Item 1A of Part I of Brady’s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2014.

These uncertainties may cause Brady's actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in its forward-looking statements. Brady does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law.

BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share data)         Three months ended July 31, Twelve months ended July 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 288,636 $ 316,733 $ 1,171,731 $ 1,225,034 Cost of products sold   159,567     162,672     613,299     615,470   Gross margin 129,069 154,061 558,432 609,564 Operating expenses: Research and development 9,227 9,373 36,734 35,048 Selling, general and administrative 102,908 111,340 422,704 452,164 Restructuring charges 2,830 810 16,821 15,012 Impairment charges   46,867     148,551     46,867     148,551   Total operating expenses 161,832 270,074 523,126 650,775   Operating (loss) income (32,763 ) (116,013 ) 35,306 (41,211 )   Other (expense) and income Investment and other (expense) income (123 ) 515 845 2,402 Interest expense   (2,762 )   (3,523 )   (11,156 )   (14,300 )   (Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes (35,648 ) (119,021 ) 24,995 (53,109 )   Income tax expense (benefit)   3,746     (22,040 )   20,093     (4,963 )   (Loss) earnings from continuing operations $ (39,394 ) $ (96,981 ) $ 4,902 $ (48,146 )   (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   —     (13,428 )   (1,915 )   2,178     Net (loss) earnings $ (39,394 ) $ (110,409 ) $ 2,987   $ (45,968 )   (Loss) earnings from continuing operations per Class A Nonvoting Common Share: Basic $ (0.77 ) $ (1.89 ) $ 0.10 $ (0.93 ) Diluted $ (0.77 ) $ (1.89 ) $ 0.10 $ (0.93 )   (Loss) earnings from continuing operations per Class B Voting Common Share: Basic $ (0.77 ) $ (1.89 ) $ 0.08 $ (0.95 ) Diluted $ (0.77 ) $ (1.89 ) $ 0.08 $ (0.95 )   (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations per Class A Nonvoting Common Share: Basic $ — $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.04 Diluted $ — $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.04   (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations per Class B Voting Common Share: Basic $ — $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.05 Diluted $ — $ (0.26 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.05   Net (loss) earnings per Class A Nonvoting Common Share: Basic $ (0.77 ) $ (2.15 ) $ 0.06 $ (0.89 ) Diluted $ (0.77 ) $ (2.15 ) $ 0.06 $ (0.89 ) Dividends $ 0.20 $ 0.195 $ 0.80 $ 0.78   Net (loss) earnings per Class B Voting Common Share: Basic $ (0.77 ) $ (2.15 ) $ 0.04 $ (0.90 ) Diluted $ (0.77 ) $ (2.15 ) $ 0.04 $ (0.90 ) Dividends $ 0.20 $ 0.195 $ 0.78 $ 0.76   Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands): Basic 51,317 51,250 51,285 51,866 Diluted 51,317 51,250 51,357 51,866   BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)     July 31, 2015 July 31, 2014

ASSETS

Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 114,492 $ 81,834 Accounts receivable—net 157,386 177,648 Inventories: Finished products 66,700 73,096 Work-in-process 16,958 17,689 Raw materials and supplies   20,849     22,490   Total inventories 104,507 113,275 Assets held for sale — 49,542 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   32,197     41,543   Total current assets 408,582 463,842 Other assets: Goodwill 433,199 515,004 Other intangible assets 68,888 91,014 Deferred income taxes 22,310 27,320 Other 18,704 22,314 Property, plant and equipment: Cost: Land 5,284 7,875 Buildings and improvements 94,423 101,866 Machinery and equipment 270,086 288,409 Construction in progress   2,164     12,500   371,957 410,650 Less accumulated depreciation   260,743     276,479   Property, plant and equipment—net   111,214     134,171   Total $ 1,062,897   $ 1,253,665  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

Current liabilities: Notes payable $ 10,411 $ 61,422 Accounts payable 73,020 88,099 Wages and amounts withheld from employees 30,282 38,064 Liabilities held for sale — 10,640 Taxes, other than income taxes 7,250 7,994 Accrued income taxes 7,576 7,893 Other current liabilities 38,194 35,319 Current maturities on long-term debt   42,514     42,514   Total current liabilities 209,247 291,945 Long-term obligations, less current maturities 200,774 159,296 Other liabilities   65,188     69,348   Total liabilities 475,209 520,589 Stockholders’ investment: Common stock: Class A nonvoting common stock—Issued 51,261,487 and 51,261,487 shares, respectively and outstanding 47,781,184 and 47,704,196 shares, respectively 513 513 Class B voting common stock—Issued and outstanding, 3,538,628 shares 35 35 Additional paid-in capital 314,403 311,811 Earnings retained in the business 414,069 452,057 Treasury stock—3,480,303 and 3,477,291 shares, respectively of Class A nonvoting

common stock, at cost

(93,234 ) (93,337 ) Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (45,034 ) 64,156 Other   (3,064 )   (2,159 ) Total stockholders’ investment   587,688     733,076   Total $ 1,062,897   $ 1,253,665       BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)   Twelve months ended July 31, 2015 2014 Operating activities: Net earnings (loss) $ 2,987 $ (45,968 ) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 39,458 44,598 Non-cash portion of restructuring charges 4,164 566 Non-cash portion of stock-based compensation expense 4,471 5,214 Impairment charges 46,867 148,551 Loss on sale of business, net 426 1,238 Deferred income taxes (7,233 ) (27,516 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effects of business acquisitions/divestitures): Accounts receivable 1,317 (3,600 ) Inventories (763 ) (12,608 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets 9,188 (278 ) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (8,516 ) (20,508 ) Income taxes   982     3,731   Net cash provided by operating activities 93,348 93,420   Investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (26,673 ) (43,398 ) Sale of business, net of cash retained 6,111 54,242 Other   6,197     (637 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (14,365 ) 10,207   Financing activities: Payment of dividends (40,976 ) (40,487 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,644 12,113 Purchase of treasury stock — (30,581 ) Proceeds from borrowing on credit facilities 83,382 73,334 Repayment of borrowing on credit facilities (32,314 ) (62,398 ) Principal payments on debt (42,514 ) (61,264 ) Income tax on equity-based compensation, and other   (1,374 )   (6,104 ) Net cash used in financing activities (32,152 ) (115,387 )   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (14,173 ) 2,536   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 32,658 (9,224 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   81,834     91,058     Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 114,492   $ 81,834     Supplemental disclosures: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 11,164 $ 14,594 Income taxes, net of refunds 25,024 33,043         BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands)   Three Months Ended July 31, Year Ended July 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SALES TO EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS ID Solutions $ 201,536 $ 214,397 $ 806,484 $ 825,123 Workplace Safety   87,100     102,336     365,247     399,911   Total $ 288,636   $ 316,733   $ 1,171,731   $ 1,225,034     SALES INFORMATION ID Solutions Organic (0.3 )% 1.2 % 1.7 % 2.9 % Currency (5.7 )% 0.4 % (4.0 )% (0.2 )% Acquisitions   — %   — %   — %   8.9 % Total   (6.0 )%   1.6 %   (2.3 )%   11.6 % Workplace Safety Organic (3.2 )% 0.9 % (0.4 )% (4.6 )% Currency (11.7 )% 1.9 % (8.3 )% 0.1 % Acquisitions   — %   — %   — %   — % Total   (14.9 )%   2.8 %   (8.7 )%   (4.5 )% Total Company Organic (1.2 )% 1.1 % 1.0 % 0.2 % Currency (7.7 )% 0.9 % (5.4 )% (0.1 )% Acquisitions   — %   — %   — %   5.7 % Total   (8.9 )%   2.0 %   (4.4 )%   5.8 %   SEGMENT PROFIT ID Solutions $ 29,040 $ 43,334 $ 149,840 $ 176,129 Workplace Safety   15,895     18,425       56,502     66,238   Total $ 44,935   $ 61,759     $ 206,342   $ 242,367   SEGMENT PROFIT AS A PERCENT OF SALES ID Solutions 14.4 % 20.2 % 18.6 % 21.3 % Workplace Safety   18.2 %   18.0 %   15.5 %   16.6 % Total   15.6 %   19.5 %   17.6 %   19.8 %     Three Months Ended July 31, Year Ended July 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total segment profit $ 44,935 $ 61,759 $ 206,342 $ 242,367 Unallocated amounts: Administrative costs (28,001 ) (28,411 ) (107,348 ) (120,015 ) Restructuring charges (2,830 ) (810 ) (16,821 ) (15,012 ) Impairment charges (46,867 ) (148,551 ) (46,867 ) (148,551 ) Investment and other income (123 ) 515 845 2,402 Interest expense   (2,762 )   (3,523 )   (11,156 )   (14,300 ) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (35,648 ) $ (119,021 ) $ 24,995   $ (53,109 )   GAAP to NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)         In accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation G, the following provides definitions of the non-GAAP measures used in the earnings release and the reconciliation to the most closely related GAAP measure.     Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items: Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this profit measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes to Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items:   Three months ended July 31, Twelve months ended July 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (GAAP measure) $ (35,648 ) $ (119,021 ) $ 24,995 $ (53,109 ) Restructuring charges 2,830 810 16,821 15,012 Impairment charges 46,867 148,551 46,867 148,551 Other non-routine charges 7,430 - 7,430 - Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain - - (4,296 ) -

 

       

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)

$ 21,479   $ 30,340   $ 91,817   $ 110,454       Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items: Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Income Taxes on Continuing Operations to Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items:   Three months ended July 31, Twelve months ended July 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 Income Taxes on Continuing Operations (GAAP measure) $ 3,746 $ (22,040 ) $ 20,093 $ (4,963 ) Restructuring charges 672 230 5,078 4,751 Impairment charges - 31,157 - 31,157 Other non-routine charges 2,673 - 2,673 - Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain - - (1,504 ) -

 

       

Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)

$ 7,091   $ 9,347   $ 26,340   $ 30,945       Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items: Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items:   Three months ended July 31, Twelve months ended July 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations (GAAP measure) $ (39,394 ) $ (96,981 ) $ 4,902 $ (48,146 ) Restructuring charges 2,158 580 11,743 10,261 Impairment charges 46,867 117,394 46,867 117,394 Other non-routine charges 4,757 - 4,757 - Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain - - (2,792 ) -

 

       

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)

$ 14,388   $ 20,993   $ 65,477   $ 79,509       Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items: Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items:   Three months ended July 31, Twelve months ended July 31 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A $ (0.77 ) $ (1.89 ) $ 0.10 $ (0.93 ) Nonvoting Common Share (GAAP measure) Restructuring charges 0.04 0.01 0.23 0.20 Impairment charges 0.91 2.29 0.91 2.26 Other non-routine charges 0.09 - 0.09 - Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain - - (0.05 ) -

 

       

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)

$ 0.28   $ 0.41   $ 1.27   $ 1.53  

Brady CorporationInvestor contact:Ann Thornton, 414-438-6887orMedia contact:Carole Herbstreit, 414-438-6882

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