Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the
quarter and six months ended June 26, 2009.
Summary
$ in millions except per share
amounts
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Thirteen Weeks Ended � � � � �
Twenty-six Weeks
Ended June 26, � � �
June 27, � � �
%
June 26, � � �
June 27, � � �
% 2009
2008 Change 2009 2008 Change �
Net Sales $ 147.7 $ 239.2 (38 )% $ 285.6 $ 443.4 (36 )% Net
Earnings 11.6 42.5 (73 )% 14.4 78.0 (82 )% Diluted Net Earnings per
Common Share $ 0.19 $ 0.69 (72 )% $ 0.24 $ 1.27 (81 )%
- Net earnings of $11.6 million in
the second quarter, on sales of $148 million.
- Sales and orders decreased in
all segments and regions.
- Low volume caused decreases in
profit margin rates.
- Currency translation had an
unfavorable effect on sales ($5 million for the quarter and $11
million year-to-date) and net earnings ($2 million for the quarter
and $4 million year-to-date).
- Cash flow from operations was
$69 million, up 26 percent compared to last year.
- Management continues to focus on
working capital management. Inventories decreased $23 million and
receivables decreased $15 million so far this year.
�While weak economic conditions continued to affect our
business, profitability improved from the first quarter� said
Patrick J. McHale, President and Chief Executive Officer. �We are
resolved to continue investing in growth initiatives including
product development, international expansion and entering new
markets. At the same time, we remain flexible and ready to adapt to
the economic environment as appropriate.�
Consolidated Results
Sales are down 38 percent for the quarter and 36 percent
year-to-date. For the quarter, sales decreased 33 percent in the
Americas, 52 percent in Europe (46 percent at consistent
translation rates) and 29 percent in Asia Pacific. Year-to-date
sales decreased 32 percent in the Americas, 47 percent in Europe
(40 percent at consistent translation rates) and 27 percent in Asia
Pacific.
Gross profit margin, expressed as a percentage of sales, was
49.4 percent for the quarter and 48.1 percent year-to-date, down
from 53.8 percent and 54.3 percent, respectively, for the
comparable periods last year. Decreases in both the quarter and
year-to-date are due to lower production volumes (approximately 4
percentage points), unfavorable currency translation rates
(approximately 1� percentage points) and increased pension cost
(approximately 1 percentage point). Decreases were offset somewhat
by favorable material costs (approximately 1 percentage point).
Workforce reduction costs in the first quarter affected the
year-to-date margin rate by approximately 1 percentage point.
Total operating expenses for the quarter and year-to-date are
down 12 percent and 7 percent, respectively. Decreases from
translation effects ($2 million for the quarter, $4 million
year-to-date), lower incentive and bonus provisions and spending
reductions are partially offset by higher product development and
pension expenses. Sustained investment in product development
reflects the Company�s commitment to new and improved products as a
key component of its strategy for future growth. Year-to-date
operating expenses include approximately $2 million related to
workforce reductions made primarily in the first quarter.
Segment Results
Certain measurements of segment
operations are summarized below:
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Thirteen Weeks � � �
Twenty-six Weeks
Industrial � � �
Contractor � � �
Lubrication
Industrial � � � �
Contractor � � �
Lubrication � Net sales (in millions) $ 73.3 $ 60.4 $ 14.0 $
148.6 $ 107.8 $ 29.2 Net sales percentage change from last year (45
)% (26 )% (42 )% (40 )% (27 )% (39 )% Operating earnings as a
percentage of net sales
����2009
18 % 20 % (12 )% 17 % 12 % (11 )%
����2008
33 % 25 % 19 % 33 % 23 % 19 %
All segments experienced double-digit percentage decreases in
sales compared to last year for both the quarter and year-to-date.
Second quarter operating earnings of all segments reflect the lower
cost structure resulting from workforce and other spending
reduction actions taken in the first quarter of 2009 and the fourth
quarter of 2008. Year-to-date operating earnings of all segments
reflect the impacts of low volume, workforce reduction costs and
higher product development spending. Contractor operating results
are affected by sales, costs and expenses related to the rollout of
entry-level paint sprayers to additional paint and home center
stores in both 2009 and 2008. Mix of product sold and costs related
to discontinued products contributed to lower margin rates in the
Lubrication segment.
Outlook
�We are hopeful that the worst of the economic crisis is behind
us, but we expect that global economic conditions will continue to
present a challenging operating environment for at least the rest
of the year� said Patrick J. McHale, President and Chief Executive
Officer. �We intend to continue making targeted investments in our
strategic growth initiatives. We will continue to strengthen our
competitive position, expand our product offering, build our global
channel and enter new markets. We are working to position the
Company to emerge from this recession with strong, profitable
growth. The timing and shape of this recovery are highly uncertain,
so we will remain flexible and have contingency plans in place to
appropriately respond to conditions as they unfold.�
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
A forward-looking statement is any statement made in this
earnings release and other reports that the Company files
periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well
as in press releases, analyst briefings, conference calls and the
Company�s Annual Report to shareholders, which reflects the
Company�s current thinking on market trends and the Company�s
future financial performance at the time they are made. All
forecasts and projections are forward-looking statements. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements in
light of new information or future events.
The Company desires to take advantage of the �safe harbor�
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
by making cautionary statements concerning any forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of the Company. The Company cannot
give any assurance that the results forecasted in any
forward-looking statement will actually be achieved. Future results
could differ materially from those expressed, due to the impact of
changes in various factors. These risk factors include, but are not
limited to: economic conditions in the United States and other
major world economies, currency fluctuations, political
instability, changes in laws and regulations, and changes in
product demand. Please refer to Item 1A of, and Exhibit 99 to, the
Company�s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2008 (and most
recent Form 10-Q, if applicable) for a more comprehensive
discussion of these and other risk factors. These reports are
available on the Company�s website at www.graco.com and the
Securities and Exchange Commission�s website at www.sec.gov.
Conference Call
Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides
via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors on Thursday,
July 23, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss Graco�s second quarter
results.
A real-time Webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
live over the Internet. Individuals wanting to listen and view
slides can access the call at the Company�s website at www.graco.com. Listeners should go to the
website at least 15 minutes prior to the live conference call to
install any necessary audio software.
For those unable to listen to the live event, a replay will be
available soon after the conference call at Graco�s website, or by
telephone beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET on July 23, 2009,
by dialing 800.406.7325, Conference ID #4114013, if calling within
the U.S. or Canada. The dial-in number for international
participants is 303.590.3030, with the same Conference ID #. The
replay by telephone will be available through July 27, 2009.
Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management
of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It
designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move,
measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. A recognized
leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers
around the world in the manufacturing, processing, construction and
maintenance industries. For additional information about Graco
Inc., please visit us at www.graco.com.
GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Unaudited) � Thirteen
Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended June 26, June 27, June 26, June
27, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2009 2008 2009 2008 �
Net Sales $ 147,712 $ 239,230 $ 285,592 $ 443,350 Cost of
products sold � 74,704 � � 110,467 � � 148,256 � � 202,734 �
Gross Profit 73,008 128,763 137,336 240,616 Product
development 9,781 9,039 19,832 16,979 Selling, marketing and
distribution 28,292 35,842 60,225 69,663 General and administrative
� 16,489 � � 16,819 � � 32,704 � � 34,557 �
Operating
Earnings 18,446 67,063 24,575 119,417 Interest expense 1,221
1,906 2,587 3,509 Other expense (income), net � 91 � � 98 � � 686 �
� (17 )
Earnings Before Income Taxes 17,134 65,059 21,302
115,925 Income taxes � 5,500 � � 22,600 � � 6,900 � � 37,900 �
Net Earnings $ 11,634 � $ 42,459 � $ 14,402 � $ 78,025 � �
Net Earnings per Common Share Basic $ 0.19 $ 0.70 $ 0.24 $
1.28 Diluted 0.19 $ 0.69 $ 0.24 $ 1.27
Weighted Average Number
of Shares Basic 59,903 60,540 59,770 60,897 Diluted 60,183
61,222 60,043 61,569 �
Segment Information (Unaudited) �
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended June 26, June 27, June
26, June 27, 2009 2008 2009 2008 �
Net Sales Industrial $
73,334 $ 133,092 $ 148,566 $ 247,343 Contractor 60,386 82,061
107,834 148,241 Lubrication � 13,992 � � 24,077 � � 29,192 � �
47,766 �
Consolidated $ 147,712 � $ 239,230 � $ 285,592 � $
443,350 �
Operating Earnings Industrial $ 13,435 $ 44,075 $
24,930 $ 81,973 Contractor 12,043 20,741 13,282 34,437 Lubrication
(1,745 ) 4,607 (3,181 ) 8,924 Unallocated corporate � (5,287 ) �
(2,360 ) � (10,456 ) � (5,917 )
Consolidated $ 18,446 � $
67,063 � $ 24,575 � $ 119,417 � � All figures are subject to audit
and adjustment at the end of the fiscal year. �
The Consolidated Balance Sheets,
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Management's Discussion
and Analysis are available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on
our website at www.graco.com.
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