Apogee Q4, Full-Year Earnings Increase Significantly; Outlook is for Growth to Continue in FY09
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2008--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full-year earnings. Apogee provides distinctive value-added glass solutions for the architectural and picture framing industries.
FY08 FULL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
-- Revenues were $881.8 million, an increase of 13 percent compared to
the prior year.
-- Earnings from continuing operations were a record $1.49 per share,
up 33 percent from earnings of $1.12 per share a year ago.
-- Operating margin was 7.5 percent, compared to 6.1 percent the
prior year.
-- Architectural segment revenues were up 15 percent, and operating
income grew 33 percent compared to the prior year.
-- Operating margin was 6.7 percent, up from 5.8 percent the
prior year.
-- Large-scale optical segment revenues were flat as expected, and
operating income increased 51 percent versus the prior year.
-- Net earnings were $1.67 per share, compared to $1.12 per share last
year.
-- Earnings from discontinued operations were $0.18 per share,
compared to no earnings in fiscal 2007.
-- Guidance provided for fiscal 2009: earnings from continuing
operations are expected to range from $1.82 to $1.94 per share, which
would represent a 22 to 30 percent increase over fiscal 2008 results.
FY08 FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
-- Revenues of $243.3 million were up 18 percent from the prior-year
period.
-- Operating income was $22.5 million, up 66 percent from the prior-
year period.
-- Operating margin was 9.2 percent, compared to 6.6 percent in
the prior-year period.
-- Earnings from continuing operations were $0.49 per share versus
$0.32 per share a year earlier.
-- Fourth-quarter acquisition of Tubelite was neutral to
earnings per share.
-- Architectural segment revenues grew 21 percent, and operating
income increased 64 percent versus the prior-year period.
-- Large-scale optical segment revenues declined 9 percent as
expected, and operating income increased 33 percent versus the prior-
year period.
-- Net earnings, including discontinued operations, were $0.50 per
share versus $0.34 per share in the prior-year period.
Commentary
"Fiscal 2008 was another year of record earnings for Apogee," said Russell Huffer, Apogee chairman and chief executive officer. "We had strong operating income in both our architectural and large-scale optical segments." He added that both segments also had significant growth in fourth quarter earnings, with drivers for each of the segments consistent for the fourth quarter and full year.
"Our architectural segment has been operating well in markets that are using more and more value-added design and energy-efficient products," he said. "Project mix, pricing, high capacity utilization and productivity improvements contributed to our strong performance and improving operating margins.
"As we enter fiscal 2009, we are positioned for continued strong growth for our architectural segment," said Huffer. "We started the new year with our highest architectural backlog ever - $510.9 million. We have strong visibility for fiscal 2009 and into fiscal 2010 due to our backlog, project commitments, strong bidding activity and the construction levels and green building trends in markets we serve.
"Turning to the large-scale optical segment, earnings again benefited from an increased mix of our best value-added framing glass products," he said. "Although retail and picture framing market conditions softened during the year, we continue to convert framers to these great products.
"We made two strategic moves in fiscal 2008 that began to contribute to growing our architectural segment," said Huffer. "In the fourth quarter, we acquired Tubelite, with annual revenues of approximately $60 million. Tubelite fabricates aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall products for the U.S. commercial construction industry, a large adjacent market we didn't previously serve. We also completed our exit of windshield manufacturing operations and have now converted that facility to serve our strongest business, architectural glass fabrication.
"In the fourth quarter, we repurchased approximately 339,000 shares at an average price of $15.96 per share, for a total of $5.4 million," Huffer added. "We hadn't repurchased shares for several quarters and felt it was an attractive investment."
FOURTH QUARTER SEGMENT AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Architectural Products and Services
-- Revenues of $223.4 million were up 21 percent over the prior-year
period.
-- Revenues grew for all businesses, with the greatest increase
in architectural glass as we ramp up new capacity at our Utah
and converted Minnesota facilities.
-- Operating income was $19.9 million, up 64 percent from a year ago.
-- Operating margin was 8.9 percent, compared to 6.6 percent in
the prior-year period. Drivers were project mix in architectural
glass and engineered windows, pricing, high capacity utilization
and productivity improvements.
-- Segment backlog grew to $510.9 million, up 21 percent from $423.8
million in the prior-year period and 12 percent from $456.7 million
at the end of the third quarter.
-- Backlog is strong, providing good visibility into upcoming
fiscal years.
-- Approximately $368 million, or 72 percent, of the backlog is
to be delivered in fiscal 2009; and approximately $125 million,
or 25 percent, in fiscal 2010.
Large-Scale Optical Technologies
-- Revenues of $19.9 million declined 9 percent compared to the prior-
year period, as expected.
-- Operating income was $3.3 million, up 33 percent from the prior-
year period.
-- Operating margin was 16.7 percent, compared to 11.4 percent in
the prior-year period.
-- The mix of our best value-added framing glass products
exceeded 50 percent of product revenue for a second consecutive
quarter.
Equity in Affiliates
-- There was a loss of $0.3 million from the PPG Auto Glass, LLC joint venture, compared to earnings of $0.4 million in the prior-year period.
Discontinued Operations
-- Earnings of $0.3 million, net of tax, related to our exit from the auto glass segment. This compares to earnings of $0.4 million in the prior-year period.
Financial Condition
-- Long-term debt was $58.2 million, compared to $35.4 million at the
end of fiscal 2007 and up from $20.6 million at the end of the third
quarter. The fourth quarter increase in debt was due to the $45.7
million acquisition of Tubelite and the share repurchase of $5.4
million, partially offset by operating cash flow.
-- Long-term debt-to-total-capital ratio was 17.0 percent, up
from 13.1 percent at fiscal 2007 year end.
-- Non-cash working capital (current assets, excluding cash, less
current liabilities) was $69.7 million, compared to $82.1 million at
the end of the third quarter and $70.4 million at the end of fiscal
2007. The decrease from the third quarter is the result of success in
managing working capital needs during the quarter.
-- Depreciation and amortization were $22.8 million, up 23 percent
from the prior year.
-- Capital expenditures for fiscal 2008 were $55.2 million, compared
to $39.9 million in the prior year. Fiscal 2008 included spending on
capacity expansions and productivity improvements in both operating
segments.
-- Full-year tax rate was 30.7 percent.
OUTLOOK
"We are expecting another outstanding year in fiscal 2009," said Huffer. "We are entering the year stronger than ever in our architectural segment, which will drive our performance this year. Demand for our architectural products and services remains healthy, our backlog is at a record level, new capacity is in place, and we have opportunities for further operational improvements.
"We are expecting to earn from $1.82 to $1.94 per share from continuing operations, which would represent a 22 to 30 percent increase over fiscal 2008 results," he said. "At the same time, we anticipate revenue growth of 12 to 15 percent.
"Looking ahead to fiscal 2010, our longer term goals of 8 percent annual revenue growth and 20 percent average earnings growth remain achievable, despite mixed signals from industry forecasters," said Huffer. "We are positive about the prospects for our business based on the size and mix of our backlog for fiscal 2010 and our bidding activity, as well as the increase in green building and our ability to expand into markets currently underserved by Apogee, including the broader, small project and international markets.
"For the current year, we expect our architectural business will increase revenues 13 to 16 percent and achieve an operating margin ranging from 8.0 to 8.3 percent," he said. "This margin outlook shows continued improvement from our fiscal 2008 operating margin of 6.7 percent. In fiscal 2009, we are expecting a more balanced project mix, compared to the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter when our operating margin was 8.9 percent with favorable project mix and timing in our window business.
"Our picture framing business continues to convert customers to our best framing glass and acrylic products," Huffer said. "As a result, in a soft retail and custom picture framing market, we expect to maintain revenues, with margins ranging from 17.5 to 18.5 percent.
"We have great businesses, solid markets and backlogs, new capacity and our businesses are executing well," said Huffer. "I'm feeling very good about the future prospects and potential for Apogee and its businesses."
The following statements are based on current expectations for fiscal 2009. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.
-- Overall revenues for the year are expected to increase 12 to 15
percent.
-- Architectural segment revenues are expected to increase 13 to
16 percent.
-- Large-scale optical segment revenues are expected to be flat.
-- Annual gross margins are expected to be slightly less than 22.5
percent; increased pricing, operational improvements and cost
reductions are expected to more than offset increases in wages,
health care, energy, materials and freight.
-- Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of annual
sales are projected to be slightly less than 14 percent.
-- Expected annual operating margins by segment are: architectural,
8.0 to 8.3 percent; and large-scale optical, 17.5 to 18.5 percent.
-- Equity in affiliates, which reflects Apogee's portion of the
results of the PPG Auto Glass joint venture, is expected to have pre-
tax earnings of approximately $1.5 million.
-- Full-year capital expenditures are projected to be approximately
$60 million, including capital for modernization of the architectural
window facility, and capacity expansions and productivity
improvements in both operating segments.
-- Depreciation and amortization are estimated at approximately $32
million for the year.
-- Debt is expected to be $35 to $45 million at year end.
-- The effective tax rate for the full year is anticipated to be
approximately 35 percent.
-- Fiscal 2009 earnings per share from continuing operations are
expected to range from $1.82 to $1.94.
The discussion above, including all statements in the Outlook section, contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect Apogee management's expectations or beliefs as of the date of this release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are qualified by factors that may affect the operating results of the company, including the following: operational risks within (A) the architectural segment: i) competitive, price-sensitive and changing market conditions, including unforeseen delays in project timing and work flow; ii) economic conditions and the cyclical nature of the North American commercial construction industry; iii) product performance, reliability, execution or quality problems that could delay payments, increase costs, impact orders or lead to litigation; iv) the segment's ability to fully utilize production capacity; and v) ramp up to full production of the third Viracon plant in a timely and cost-efficient manner; and (B) the large-scale optical segment: i) markets that are impacted by consumer confidence and trends; ii) dependence on a relatively small number of customers; iii) changing market conditions, including unfavorable shift in product mix; and iv) ability to utilize manufacturing facilities. Additional factors include: i) revenue and operating results that are volatile; ii) self-insurance risk related to a material product liability event and to health insurance programs; iii) performance of the PPG Auto Glass, LLC joint venture; iv) management of discontinued operations exiting activities; v) cost of compliance with governmental regulations relating to hazardous substances; and vi) foreign currency risk related to certain discontinued operations. The company cautions investors that actual future results could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, and that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the company's results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. For a more detailed explanation of the foregoing and other risks and uncertainties, see Item 1A of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2007.
TELECONFERENCE AND SIMULTANEOUS WEBCAST
Analysts, investors and media are invited to listen to Apogee's live teleconference or webcast at 10 a.m. Central Time tomorrow, April 10. To participate in the teleconference, call 1-800-901-5217 toll free or 617-786-2964 international, access code 21196794. The replay will be available from noon Central Time on Thursday, April 10, through midnight Central Time on Thursday, April 17 by calling 1-888-286-8010 toll free, access code 44227696. To listen to the live conference call over the internet, go to the Apogee web site at http://www.apog.com and click on "investor relations" and then the webcast link at the top of that page. The webcast also will be archived on the company's web site.
Apogee Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leader in technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass products and services. The company is organized in two segments:
-- Architectural products and services companies design, engineer, fabricate, install, maintain and renovate the walls of glass and windows comprising the outside skin of commercial and institutional buildings. Businesses in this segment are: Viracon, the leading fabricator of coated, high-performance architectural glass for global markets; Harmon, Inc., one of the largest U.S. full-service building glass installation, maintenance and renovation companies; Wausau Window and Wall Systems, a manufacturer of custom aluminum window systems and curtainwall; Linetec, a paint and anodizing finisher of window frames and PVC shutters; and Tubelite, a fabricator of aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall products. -- Large-scale optical segment consists of Tru Vue, a value-added glass and acrylic manufacturer for the custom picture framing market and commercial optics.
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Thirteen
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended %
Dollar amounts in thousands, except March 1, March 3,
for per share amounts 2008 2007 Change
------------ ------------ ------
Net sales $ 243,276 $ 206,202 18%
Cost of goods sold 188,091 165,971 13%
------------ ------------
Gross profit 55,185 40,231 37%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 32,735 26,676 23%
------------ ------------
Operating income 22,450 13,555 66%
Interest income 262 201 30%
Interest expense 898 354 154%
Other income (expense), net 47 (7) N/M
Equity in (loss) income of affiliated
companies (281) 361 N/M
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Earnings from continuing
operations before income taxes
and other items below 21,580 13,756 57%
Income taxes 7,487 4,518 66%
------------ ------------
Earnings from continuing
operations 14,093 9,238 53%
Earnings from discontinued operations 292 437 -33%
------------ ------------
Net earnings $ 14,385 $ 9,675 49%
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Earnings per share - basic:
Earnings from continuing operations $ 0.50 $ 0.33 52%
Earnings from discontinued
operations $ 0.01 $ 0.02 -50%
Net earnings $ 0.51 $ 0.35 46%
Average common shares outstanding 28,269,264 27,912,112 1%
Earnings per share - diluted:
Earnings from continuing operations $ 0.49 $ 0.32 53%
Earnings from discontinued
operations $ 0.01 $ 0.02 -50%
Net earnings $ 0.50 $ 0.34 47%
Average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding 28,927,508 28,670,788 1%
Cash dividends per common share $ 0.0740 $ 0.0675 10%
Fifty-two Fifty-three
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended %
Dollar amounts in thousands, except March 1, March 3,
for per share amounts 2008 2007 Change
------------ ------------ ------
Net sales $ 881,809 $ 778,847 13%
Cost of goods sold 696,659 630,433 10%
------------ ------------
Gross profit 185,150 148,414 25%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 118,691 100,689 18%
------------ ------------
Operating income 66,459 47,725 39%
Interest income 972 1,024 -5%
Interest expense 2,485 2,652 -6%
Other income (expense), net 128 (22) N/M
Equity in (loss) income of affiliated
companies (2,772) 2,724 N/M
------------ ------------
Earnings from continuing
operations before income taxes
and other items below 62,302 48,799 28%
Income taxes 19,132 17,147 12%
------------ ------------
Earnings from continuing
operations 43,170 31,652 36%
Earnings from discontinued operations 5,381 1 N/M
------------ ------------
Net earnings $ 48,551 $ 31,653 53%
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Earnings per share - basic:
Earnings from continuing operations $ 1.52 $ 1.14 33%
Earnings from discontinued
operations $ 0.19 $ - N/M
Net earnings $ 1.71 $ 1.14 50%
Average common shares outstanding 28,319,279 27,688,386 2%
Earnings per share - diluted:
Earnings from continuing operations $ 1.49 $ 1.12 33%
Earnings from discontinued
operations $ 0.18 $ - N/M
Net earnings $ 1.67 $ 1.12 49%
Average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding 29,053,846 28,246,464 3%
Cash dividends per common share $ 0.2830 $ 0.2650 7%
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Business Segments Information
(Unaudited)
Fifty-
Thirteen Thirteen Fifty-two three
Weeks Weeks Weeks Weeks
Ended Ended % Ended Ended %
March 1, March 3, March 1, March 3,
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
--------- --------- ------ --------- --------- ------
Sales
Architectural $223,374 $184,312 21% $798,819 $694,888 15%
Large-Scale
Optical 19,903 21,968 -9% 82,993 84,082 -1%
Eliminations (1) (78) 99% (3) (123) 98%
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total $243,276 $206,202 18% $881,809 $778,847 13%
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Operating income
(loss)
Architectural $ 19,853 $ 12,120 64% $ 53,549 $ 40,323 33%
Large-Scale
Optical 3,320 2,496 33% 15,398 10,215 51%
Corporate and
other (723) (1,061) 32% (2,488) (2,813) 12%
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total $ 22,450 $ 13,555 66% $ 66,459 $ 47,725 39%
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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
March 1, March 3,
2008 2007
--------- ---------
Assets
Current assets $259,230 $222,484
Net property,
plant and
equipment 176,676 134,256
Other assets 126,566 92,421
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Total assets $562,472 $449,161
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Liabilities and
shareholders'
equity
Current
liabilities $177,315 $145,859
Long-term debt 58,200 35,400
Other liabilities 42,374 32,234
Shareholders'
equity 284,583 235,668
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Total liabilities
and
shareholders'
equity $562,472 $449,161
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N/M = Not meaningful
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Fifty-two Fifty-three
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
Dollar amounts in thousands March 1, March 3,
2008 2007
----------- -----------
Net earnings $ 48,551 $ 31,653
Net earnings from discontinued operations (5,381) (1)
Depreciation and amortization 22,776 18,536
Stock-based compensation 7,374 5,127
Results from equity investments 2,771 (2,724)
Other, net 2,557 (5,105)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 7,588 585
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Net cash provided by continuing operating
activities 86,236 48,071
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Capital expenditures (55,208) (39,893)
Proceeds on sale of property 354 1,650
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash
acquired (45,691) (444)
Purchases of marketable securities, net of
sales proceeds (3,039) (1,070)
Other investing activities - 5,000
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Net cash used in investing activities (103,584) (34,757)
----------- -----------
Net proceeds from (payments on) long-term debt
and revolving credit agreement 22,800 (9,800)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
of cancellations 3,085 6,702
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (5,414) -
Dividends paid (8,192) (9,312)
Other, net 2,563 1,758
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 14,842 (10,652)
----------- -----------
Cash provided by (used in) discontinued
operations 8,583 (1,151)
----------- -----------
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,077 1,511
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year 6,187 4,676
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 12,264 $ 6,187
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CONTACT: Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Investor Relations Mary Ann Jackson, 952-487-7538 mjackson@apog.com SOURCE: Apogee Enterprises, Inc.