WEBC Webco Industrial Inc (PK)

Webco Industries, Inc. (OTC: WEBC) today reported results for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and year ended July 31, 2012.

For its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, the Company reported net income of $3.2 million, or $4.09 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.6 million, or $7.23 per diluted share, for the same quarter in fiscal 2011. Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $135.5 million, a 4.3 percent increase over the $130.0 million of sales in last year’s fourth quarter. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 include $1.6 million in non-cash pre-tax losses related to the interest swap contract, whereas the fourth quarter of the prior year included a $2.7 million non-cash pre-tax loss on interest swap contracts.

For fiscal year 2012, the Company generated net income of $14.6 million, or $18.67 per diluted share, compared to net income of $24.8 million, or $31.98 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2011. Net sales for fiscal year 2012 amounted to $526.8 million, a 13.1 percent increase over the $465.6 million in sales last year. Results for fiscal year 2012 include a $5.4 million non-cash pre-tax loss related to the interest swap contract, whereas the prior year included a $1.3 million non-cash pre-tax loss on interest swap contracts.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $13.3 million, or 9.8 percent of net sales, compared to $19.7 million, or 15.1 percent of net sales, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Gross profit for fiscal year 2012 was $55.1 million, or 10.5 percent of net sales, compared to $70.5 million, or 15.1 percent of net sales, in 2011. A weaker spot pricing market and less favorable product mix contributed to lower margins between the compared periods, as did facility start-up and product development costs.

Dana S. Weber, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our prior year, fiscal 2011, was a strong year from a number of vantage points, and comparisons to any other periods will make that clear. Nonetheless, 2012 was a solid year when considering the facility start-up and product development costs incurred. Fiscal year 2012 ended with a weaker spot pricing market and less optimal product mix than we have recently experienced. Notwithstanding how our commercial markets ended the year, over the last 18 months we have deployed $55 million in capital related to our new facility in Sand Springs. When combined with our product development spending, a platform for long-term organic growth opportunity consistent with our niche strategy has been built.”

Selling, general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $6.0 million, compared to $6.8 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year. SG&A costs for fiscal year 2012 decreased to $23.1 million, from the $27.8 million reported for fiscal year 2011. The decrease in SG&A costs resulted from a $1.0 million bad debt charge that affected the prior full year periods and all periods reflected reductions in company-wide incentive compensation as a result of lower profitability.

Interest expense was $0.7 million in the current year fourth quarter and $1.1 million in the prior year fourth quarter. Interest expense totaled $3.6 million in fiscal year 2012 and $4.3 million in fiscal 2011. The Company is party to an arrangement that swaps the variable interest rate for $75 million of the Company’s debt to a fixed rate from January 2013 through December 2017. Monthly swap settlements are included in interest expense. The Company records the interest swap contract at fair value and non-cash changes in value are reported in Gains or Losses on Interest Contracts. The reduction in interest expense in the current quarter is because the swap arrangement that existed in the comparable quarter in 2011 was modified in January 2012 to allow for a variable interest rate until January 2013.

Capital expenditures incurred amounted to $7.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and $37.4 million for the entire fiscal year 2012. The Company’s new manufacturing facility in Oklahoma that broadens technical capabilities, enhances quality and increases capacity for carbon steel tubing, commenced production in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Capital spending in fiscal 2013 is expected to be in the range of $10 to $14 million.

Webco is a manufacturer and value added distributor of high-quality carbon steel, stainless steel and other metal tubular products designed to industry and customer specifications. Webco's tubing products consist primarily of pressure tubing and specialty tubing for use in durable and capital goods. Webco's long-term strategy involves the pursuit of niche markets within the metal tubing industry through the deployment of leading-edge manufacturing and information technology. Webco has seven production facilities in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania and five value-added distribution facilities in Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois and Michigan, serving more than 1,500 customers globally.

Forward-looking statements: Certain statements in this release, including, but not limited to, those preceded by or predicated upon the words "anticipates," "appears," "believes," “can,” “considering,” "expects," "hopes," "plans," “projects,” “pursue,” "should," "would," or similar words constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied herein. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include the factors discussed above and, among others: general economic and business conditions, including any global economic downturn or disruptions in the global credit markets, competition from imports, changes in manufacturing technology, banking environment, including availability of adequate financing, monetary policy, raw material costs and availability, industry capacity, domestic competition, loss of significant customers and customer work stoppages, customer claims, technical and data processing capabilities, and insurance costs and availability. The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

  WEBCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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    Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended July 31, July 31,

2012

 

2011

2012

 

2011

  Net sales $ 135,534 $ 129,995 $ 526,751 $ 465,648 Cost of sales   122,238   110,303   471,664   395,151   Gross profit 13,296 19,692 55,087 70,497 Selling, general & administrative   5,991   6,847   23,086   27,824   Income from operations 7,305 12,846 32,001 42,673 Interest expense 712 1,085 3,588 4,270 (Gain) loss on interest contracts   1,618   2,694   5,412   1,304  

Income before income taxes

4,975

9,067

23,001

37,099

Income tax expense   1,773   3,449   8,439   12,337   Net income $ 3,203 $ 5,617 $ 14,562 $ 24,762

 

Net income per common share: Basic $ 4.17 $ 7.34 $ 18.98 $ 32.30 Diluted $ 4.09 $ 7.23 $ 18.67 $ 31.98   Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic   768,000   765,000   767,000   767,000 Diluted   782,000   777,000   780,000   774,000  

Note: Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

      WEBCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS

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  July 31, July 31,

2012

2011

  Accounts receivable, net $ 61,916 $ 73,411 Inventories, net 157,601 147,925 Other current assets   17,740   15,484 Total current assets 237,404 236,820   Net property, plant and equipment 109,109 81,710 Other long-term assets   2,128   5,074   Total assets $ 348,642 $ 323,604   Other current liabilities $ 72,870 $ 57,020 Current portion of long-term debt   87,538   96,521 Total current liabilities 160,408 153,541   Long-term debt 15,125 18,643 Deferred income tax liability 21,288 14,593   Total equity   151,821   136,827   Total liabilities and equity $ 348,642 $ 323,604     CASH FLOW DATA

(Dollars in thousands)

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        Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended July 31, July 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 6,650 $ (23,119

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$ 45,418 $ (13,705 )   Depreciation and amortization $ 3,160 $ 2,364   $ 11,025 $ 8,885     Cash paid for capital expenditures $ 9,739 $ 8,365   $ 40,068 $ 23,162    

Note: Amounts may not sum due to rounding.