FORT COLLINS, CO — (Marketwire) — 07/25/11 — Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2011. (All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis.)
Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Highlights
„Woodward-s record quarter of sales and earnings was driven through broad-based growth and application of our energy control solutions strategy,“ said Thomas A. Gendron, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. „We expect to build on this momentum by continuing to aggressively pursue our organic growth opportunities.“
Net sales for the fiscal 2011 third quarter were $438.5 million, an increase of 23 percent from $356.4 million for the 2010 third quarter.
Net earnings(1) for the 2011 third quarter were $36.1 million, or $0.51 per share, compared with $31.7 million, or $0.45 per share, in the 2010 third quarter. Included in results for the third quarter of 2010 were $6.4 million of tax benefits, or $0.09 per share. Foreign currency exchange rates had a slightly favorable impact on earnings for the third quarter of 2011.
EBIT was $57.1 million for the third quarter of 2011 compared to $44.9 million for the third quarter of 2010. The current quarter EBIT was positively impacted by increased volumes, partially offset by increased variable compensation and research and development costs. Total variable compensation expense increased $8 million from the third quarter of 2010. Research and development costs incurred in the third quarter of 2011 increased by $8 million, including a $2 million increase in variable compensation, compared to the same quarter of the prior year. This increase reflects investments related to growth opportunities in most of our markets.
Quarterly Segment Results
Turbine Systems
Turbine Systems- segment net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, which include intersegment sales, were $191.0 million, an increase of 26 percent from $151.2 million for the third quarter a year ago. Segment earnings for the third quarter of 2011 increased to $46.1 million from $35.9 million for the same quarter a year ago. Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales were 24.1 percent this quarter compared to 23.8 percent in the same quarter of the prior year.
The sales increase was attributable to improvements in both industrial and aerospace turbine original equipment and aftermarket demand. Segment earnings benefitted from the increased sales volumes and price increases, partially offset by increased variable compensation and research and development costs.
Airframe Systems
Airframe Systems- segment net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, which include intersegment sales, were $103.0 million, an increase of 9 percent from $94.1 million in the third quarter a year ago. Airframe Systems had segment earnings of $5.5 million, or 5.4 percent of segment net sales in the third quarter of 2011, compared to $2.9 million, or 3.0 percent of segment net sales, in the third quarter of 2010.
The increase in segment sales reflected recovering demand for business and regional jets and improved defense sales, partially offset by a decline in customer funding for development. Compared to the prior year-s third quarter, earnings were positively impacted by increased sales volumes, partially offset by the effects of the reduction in customer funding for development and increased variable compensation.
Electrical Power Systems
Electrical Power Systems- segment net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, which include intersegment sales, were $71.9 million, an increase of 52 percent from $47.3 million for the third quarter a year ago. Segment earnings for this quarter were $3.2 million compared to $3.1 million for the same quarter last year. Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales were 4.5 percent this quarter compared to 6.5 percent in the same quarter for the prior year.
Sales volumes increased across most product lines, particularly wind turbine converter sales and were also favorably impacted by the effect of the recent IDS acquisition. Segment earnings benefitted from the increased volume but were reduced by costs associated with recently expanded production facilities and supply chain requirements for serving the global customer base. Results were also negatively affected by product mix, increased variable compensation and the integration of IDS.
Engine Systems
Engine Systems- segment net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, which include intersegment sales, were $104.1 million, an increase of 21 percent from $86.1 million for last year-s third quarter. Segment earnings for this quarter increased to $9.8 million from $9.1 million for the same period a year ago. Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales decreased to 9.4 percent this quarter compared to 10.6 percent in the same quarter last year.
Engine Systems- sales increased substantially across all major markets and product lines as global infrastructure recovery continues. Segment earnings improved largely due to the increased volumes partially offset by increased investments in product development and increased variable compensation expense.
Nonsegment
Nonsegment expenses totaled $7.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $6.1 million for the same quarter last year. Nonsegment expenses were 1.7 percent of consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2011, flat compared to the prior year quarter.
Year-to-Date Results
Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2011 were $1,222.4 million, an increase of 17 percent from $1,045.0 million from the nine month period last year.
Net earnings for the first nine months of 2011 were $90.5 million, or $1.29 per share, compared with $78.2 million, or $1.12 per share, in the same period last year. Included in results for the first nine months of 2010 were $6.4 million of tax benefits, or $0.09 per share. Foreign currency exchange rates had a slight unfavorable impact on earnings for 2011-s first nine months.
Year-to-date EBIT was $147.7 million compared to $127.6 million in the same period of the prior year.
Cash Flow, Financial Position and Other Matters
Net cash generated from operating activities decreased to $46.8 million for the first nine months of 2011 compared with $161.6 million for the same period of the prior year. Free cash flow was $14.2 million for the first nine months of 2011 compared to $142.8 million for the same period in 2010. Cash flow for the first nine months of 2011 reflected significantly increased investments in working capital, primarily inventory, in anticipation of higher levels of business activity. Capital expenditures for the first nine months of 2011 were $32.6 million compared with $18.8 million in the same period of 2010.
The ratio of debt-to-debt-plus-equity was 34.3 percent at June 30, 2011 compared to 36.7 percent at September 30, 2010.
Outlook
„Our economic outlook as we close the year and approach fiscal 2012 is for a continuing moderate recovery,“ stated Mr. Gendron. „We expect a strong close to our year, and as a result, we anticipate sales for fiscal 2011 to be approximately $1.7 billion, with earnings per share to be approximately $1.85.“
This outlook continues to reflect a projected increase in variable compensation expense from 2010 of approximately $26 million, or $0.25 per share at targeted levels.
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures: EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes), EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and free cash flow are financial measures not prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Management uses EBIT to evaluate Woodward-s operating performance without the impacts of financing and tax related considerations. Management uses EBITDA in evaluating Woodward-s operating performance, making business decisions, including developing budgets, managing expenditures, forecasting future periods, and evaluating capital structure impacts of various strategic scenarios. Management uses free cash flow, which is derived from cash flows provided by operating activities, in reviewing the financial performance of Woodward-s various business segments and evaluating cash generation levels. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets that are subject to amortization. The use of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because EBIT and EBITDA exclude certain financial information compared with net earnings, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the information that is excluded. Free cash flow does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Management-s calculations of EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Conference Call
Woodward will hold an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT, July 25, 2011 to provide an overview of the financial performance for the third quarter, business highlights, and outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2011. You are invited to listen to the live webcast of our conference call, or a recording, and view or download accompanying presentation slides at our website, .
You may also listen to the call by dialing 1-877-470-9716 (domestic) or 1-518-444-0712 (international). Participants should call prior to the start time to allow for registration; the Conference ID is 76323439. An audio replay will be available by telephone from 7:30 p.m. EDT on July 25, 2011 until 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 29, 2011. The telephone number to access the replay is 1-800-642-1687 (domestic) or 1-706-645-9291 (international), reference access code 76323439.
A webcast presentation will be available on the website by clicking the Investors tab, then the Calendar of Events menu selection and associated webcast link. The call and presentation will remain accessible at the website for 14 days.
About Woodward
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions used in global infrastructure equipment. We serve the aerospace and defense, power generation and distribution, and transportation markets. Our systems and components optimize the performance of commercial aircraft; military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment; gas and steam turbines; wind turbines; reciprocating engines; and electrical power systems. The company-s innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., USA. Visit our website at .
Information in this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future sales, earnings, liquidity, relative profitability, and the impact of economic conditions and downturns on Woodward. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the instability in the financial markets or other prolonged unfavorable economic and industry conditions; any failure to fully comply with the Company-s administrative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense; Woodward-s ability to implement and realize the intended effects of its restructuring efforts; Woodward-s ability to manage its expenses relative to sales; the ability of Woodward-s suppliers to meet their obligations; Woodward-s ability to integrate acquisitions and manage the costs related thereto; the success of, or expenses associated with, our product development activities; Woodward-s debt obligations, debt service requirements, and any limitations regarding its ability to operate its business and pursue business strategies and incur additional debt in light of certain restrictive covenants in its outstanding debt documents; risks relating to U.S. government contracting activities, including any decline in the level of U.S. defense spending; future impairment charges resulting from changes in the estimated fair value of reporting units or of long-lived assets; unforeseen events that significantly reduce commercial airline travel; risks from operating internationally, including the impact on reported earnings from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and other risk factors described in Woodward-s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report Form 10-Q.
EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Management uses EBIT to evaluate Woodward-s operating performance without the impacts of financing and tax related considerations. Management uses EBITDA in evaluating Woodward-s operating performance, making business decisions, including developing budgets, managing expenditures, forecasting future periods, and evaluating capital structure impacts of various strategic scenarios. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use EBIT and EBITDA in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets that are subject to amortization. The use of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because EBIT and EBITDA exclude certain financial information compared with net earnings the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the information that is excluded. Management-s calculations of EBIT and EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Free cash flow is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. Management uses free cash flow, which is derived from cash flows provided by operating activities, in reviewing the financial performance of Woodward-s various business segments and evaluating cash generation levels. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use free cash flow in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets that are subject to amortization. The use of this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Free cash flow does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Management-s calculation of free cash flow may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
CONTACT: Robert F. Weber, Jr. Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 970-498-3112
Woodward, Inc. 1000 East Drake Road Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, USA Tel: 970-482-5811 Fax: 970-498-3058
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