Mueller Water Products Reports 2015 Second Quarter Results


  • Net sales increased 1 percent to $290.3 million
  • Earnings per diluted share were $0.08

ATLANTA, April 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) announced today that for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2015, net sales were $290.3 million, compared with $288.1 million in the prior year. Operating income was $25.6 million compared with $25.3 million in the prior year, and adjusted operating income was $26.3 million compared with $28.0 million in the prior year. Income before income taxes increased 52.3 percent to $19.5 million compared with $12.8 million in the prior year. Net income per diluted share increased to $0.08 compared with $0.06 in the prior year, and adjusted net income per diluted share increased to $0.08 from $0.07. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $40.7 million from $41.8 million in the prior year.

"Our overall results for the second quarter came in about as we expected," said Gregory E. Hyland, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Mueller Water Products.  "The benefit of continued improvement in our principal markets was offset by the headwinds from the harsh winter weather, the slowdown in the oil & gas market and the adverse impact of Canadian currency exchange rates."

"Sales to our primary water markets continued to grow as Mueller Co.'s domestic net sales of valves, hydrants and brass products increased approximately 12 percent this quarter compared with the prior year due to continued growth in demand from both residential construction and municipal markets. But Mueller Co.'s adjusted operating margin declined 50 basis points compared with the prior year, which was partially attributable to harsh weather-related issues that caused two of our plants to incur a total of six unplanned shutdown days. Although we were able to meet most of our scheduled deliveries, we incurred higher costs due to overtime and the plant shutdowns. Operating results were also impacted by unfavorable Canadian currency exchange rates.

"Anvil's net sales decreased 5.9 percent in the second quarter compared with the prior year, as the approximately 6 percent growth we experienced from sales into the non-residential construction market was not enough to offset an approximately 40 percent decline in oil & gas-related sales.

"We continue to believe adjusted results for the full year will improve year-over-year due to expected growth in our key municipal, residential and non-residential markets.

 "Additionally, we expect improved results due to lower interest expense resulting from the debt refinancing we closed in our first quarter and the benefits of operating leverage. We also recently announced a dividend increase and share repurchase program that are part of a disciplined capital allocation strategy that seeks to enhance the value delivered to our stockholders. These announcements reflect our confidence in the Company's strong financial position and its long-term business strategy and growth prospects."

Second Quarter Consolidated Results

Net sales for the 2015 second quarter increased $2.2 million, or 0.8 percent, to $290.3 million as compared with $288.1 million for the 2014 second quarter, due to higher shipment volumes and improved pricing, partially offset by unfavorable Canadian currency exchange rates.

Adjusted operating income for the 2015 second quarter decreased $1.7 million to $26.3 million as compared with $28.0 million for the 2014 second quarter. 

Second Quarter Segment Results

Mueller Co.

Net sales for the 2015 second quarter of $199.2 million increased 4.1 percent as compared with $191.3 million for the 2014 second quarter. Higher sales of valves, hydrants and brass products, as well as improved pricing, were offset by lower shipment volumes of metering products and systems and unfavorable Canadian currency exchange rates.

Adjusted operating income for the 2015 second quarter of $27.8 million was flat compared with last year. Adjusted operating margin for the 2015 second quarter decreased 50 basis points to 14.0 percent as compared with 14.5 percent for the 2014 second quarter.

Anvil

Net sales for the 2015 second quarter decreased 5.9 percent to $91.1 million as compared with $96.8 million for the 2014 second quarter. This decrease resulted from lower shipment volumes of oil & gas-related products partially offset by increased sales to the non-residential market.

Adjusted operating income for the 2015 second quarter was $7.4 million as compared with $8.6 million for the 2014 second quarter. This decline reflects the decrease in net sales and an unfavorable shift in product mix. 

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net for the 2015 second quarter declined $6.4 million to $6.1 million as compared with $12.5 million for the 2014 second quarter. The decline was due to lower interest rates and lower amounts of debt outstanding. During the 2015 first quarter, we prepaid all of our Senior Subordinated Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes and entered into a new term loan. 

Income Taxes

For the 2015 second quarter, income tax expense of $7.2 million was 36.9 percent of income before income taxes. For the 2014 second quarter, the effective income tax rate was 24.2 percent, which included a benefit of $2.0 million from a revised apportionment of deferred state and local income taxes.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The Company reports its financial results under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), as well as through the use of non-GAAP measures. The Company presents adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, free cash flow, net debt and net debt leverage as non-GAAP measures. Adjusted operating income (loss) represents operating income (loss) excluding restructuring. This amount divided by net sales is adjusted operating margin. Adjusted EBITDA represents operating income (loss) excluding restructuring, depreciation and amortization.  This amount divided by net sales is adjusted EBITDA margin. The Company presents adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin because these are measures management believes are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of financial performance. Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share exclude, on an after-tax basis, restructuring, certain tax adjustments and expenses related to the early extinguishment of debt. These items are excluded because they are not considered indicative of recurring operations. Free cash flow represents cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures. It is presented as a measurement of cash flows because management believes it is commonly used by the investment community. Net debt represents total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt leverage represents net debt divided by trailing 12 months adjusted EBITDA.  Net debt and net debt leverage are commonly used by the investment community as measures of indebtedness. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and securities analysts, investors and other interested parties should not consider any of these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is included as an attachment to this press release and has been posted online at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.

Conference Call Webcast

Mueller Water Products' quarterly earnings conference call will take place Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Members of Mueller Water Products' leadership team will discuss the Company's recent financial performance and respond to questions from financial analysts. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. Please go to the website (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary software. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-396-1242. An archive of the webcast will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, plan, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding expected growth in our key end markets and the benefits of our recent debt refinancing and excludes the effect of interest rate risk management activities, if any. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions and the other factors that are described in the section entitled "RISK FACTORS" in Item 1A of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. We do not have any intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

About Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. The piping component systems produced by Anvil help build connections that last in commercial, industrial and oil & gas applications. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
      March 31,
2015
September 30,
2014
      (in millions, except share amounts)
Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents      $ 34.1  $ 161.1
Receivables, net      186.6  182.1
Inventories      223.3  198.0
Deferred income taxes      34.8  38.6
Other current assets      32.7  44.1
Total current assets      511.5  623.9
Property, plant and equipment, net      144.7  146.3
Intangible assets      519.8  533.6
Other noncurrent assets      32.5  13.3
Total assets      $ 1,208.5  $ 1,317.1
         
Liabilities and equity:        
Current portion of long-term debt      $ 6.1  $ 46.2
Accounts payable      91.6  116.0
Other current liabilities      52.6  82.2
Total current liabilities      150.3  244.4
Long-term debt      507.4  499.4
Deferred income taxes      141.8  150.4
Other noncurrent liabilities      80.0  71.3
Total liabilities      879.5  965.5
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Common stock: 600,000,000 shares authorized; 160,795,145 and 159,760,671 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively  1.6  1.6
Additional paid-in capital      1,580.4  1,582.8
Accumulated deficit      (1,181.6)  (1,173.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss      (72.8)  (60.7)
Total Company stockholders' equity      327.6  350.0
Noncontrolling interest      1.4  1.6
Total equity      329.0  351.6
Total liabilities and equity      $ 1,208.5  $ 1,317.1
         
         
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
  Three months ended
March 31,
Six months ended
March 31,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
  (in millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales  $ 290.3  $ 288.1  $ 552.1  $ 545.5
Cost of sales  208.2  205.9  398.7  396.2
Gross profit  82.1  82.2  153.4  149.3
Operating expenses:        
Selling, general and administrative  55.8  54.2  110.8  107.2
Restructuring  0.7  2.7  8.9  2.8
Total operating expenses  56.5  56.9  119.7  110.0
Operating income  25.6  25.3  33.7  39.3
Interest expense, net  6.1  12.5  15.5  25.1
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  —   —   31.3  — 
Income (loss) before income taxes  19.5  12.8  (13.1)  14.2
Income tax expense (benefit)  7.2  3.1  (5.2)  3.4
Net income (loss)  $ 12.3  $ 9.7 $ (7.9)  $ 10.8
         
Net income (loss) per share:        
Basic  $ 0.08  $ 0.06 $ (0.05)  $ 0.07
Diluted  $ 0.08  $ 0.06 $ (0.05)  $ 0.07
         
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic  160.7  159.2  160.4  158.9
Diluted  163.3  161.9  160.4  161.8
         
Dividends declared per share  $ 0.0175  $ 0.0175  $ 0.0350  $ 0.0350
         
         
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
      Six months ended
March 31,
      2015 2014
      (in millions)
Operating activities:        
Net income (loss)     $ (7.9)  $ 10.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation      14.1  13.5
Amortization      14.6  15.0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt      31.3  — 
Stock-based compensation      3.4  3.7
Deferred income taxes      (1.8)  4.0
Retirement plans      0.3  0.6
Other, net      4.3  2.4
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:        
Receivables      (7.0)  (10.2)
Inventories      (28.3)  1.1
Other assets      (2.4)  0.7
Liabilities      (59.5)  (34.0)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities      (38.9)  7.6
Investing activities:        
Capital expenditures      (17.0)  (18.3)
Proceeds from sales of assets      4.8  0.3
Other      0.3  — 
Net cash used in investing activities      (11.9)  (18.0)
Financing activities:        
Proceeds from issuance of debt      512.5  — 
Repayments of debt      (571.4)  — 
Payments of dividends      (5.6)  (5.6)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock      2.0  1.8
Payments of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation      (2.2)  (3.1)
Payments of deferred financing fees      (8.4)  — 
Other      0.7  1.3
Net cash used in financing activities      (72.4)  (5.6)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash      (3.8)  (2.5)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents      (127.0)  (18.5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period      161.1  123.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period      $ 34.1  $ 105.1
         
         
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
  Quarter ended March 31, 2015
  Mueller Co. Anvil Corporate Total
  (in millions, except per share amounts)
GAAP Results:        
Net sales  $ 199.2  $ 91.1 $ —   $ 290.3
         
Gross profit  $ 56.6  $ 25.5 $ —   $ 82.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses  28.8  18.1  8.9  55.8
Restructuring expenses  0.1  0.2  0.4  0.7
Operating income (loss)  $ 27.7  $ 7.2 $ (9.3)   25.6
Interest expense, net        6.1
Income tax expense        7.2
Net income        $ 12.3
         
Net income per diluted share        $ 0.08
         
Capital expenditures  $ 6.4  $ 3.4 $ —   $ 9.8
         
Non-GAAP results:        
Adjusted operating income (loss) and EBITDA:        
Operating income (loss)  $ 27.7  $ 7.2 $ (9.3)  $ 25.6
Restructuring expenses  0.1  0.2  0.4  0.7
Adjusted operating income (loss)  27.8  7.4  (8.9)  26.3
Depreciation and amortization  10.7  3.6  0.1  14.4
Adjusted EBITDA  $ 38.5  $ 11.0 $ (8.8)  $ 40.7
         
Adjusted operating margin  14.0%  8.1%    9.1%
Adjusted EBITDA margin  19.3%  12.1%    14.0%
         
Adjusted net income:        
Net income        $ 12.3
Restructuring expenses, net of tax        0.4
Adjusted net income        $ 12.7
Adjusted net income per diluted share        $ 0.08
         
Free cash flow:        
Net cash used in operating activities       $ (11.8)
Less capital expenditures        (9.8)
Free cash flow       $ (21.6)
         
Net debt (end of period):        
Current portion of long-term debt        $ 6.1
Long-term debt        507.4
Total debt        513.5
Less cash and cash equivalents        (34.1)
Net debt        $ 479.4
         
Adjusted EBITDA:        
Current quarter        $ 40.7
Three prior quarters        143.9
Adjusted EBITDA        $ 184.6
         
Net debt leverage (net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA)       2.6x
         
         
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
  Quarter ended March 31, 2014
  Mueller Co. Anvil Corporate Total
  (in millions, except per share amounts)
GAAP results:        
Net sales  $ 191.3  $ 96.8 $ —   $ 288.1
         
Gross profit  $ 55.1  $ 27.1 $ —   $ 82.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses  27.3  18.5  8.4  54.2
Restructuring expenses  1.6  1.1  —   2.7
Operating income (loss)  $ 26.2  $ 7.5 $ (8.4)  25.3
Interest expense, net        12.5
Income tax expense        3.1
Net income        $ 9.7
         
Net income per diluted share        $ 0.06
         
Capital expenditures  $ 6.5  $ 4.1  $ 0.2  $ 10.8
         
Non-GAAP results:        
Adjusted operating income (loss) and EBITDA:        
Operating income (loss)  $ 26.2  $ 7.5 $ (8.4)  $ 25.3
Restructuring expenses  1.6  1.1  —   2.7
Adjusted operating income (loss)  27.8  8.6  (8.4)  28.0
Depreciation and amortization  10.1  3.6  0.1  13.8
Adjusted EBITDA  $ 37.9  $ 12.2 $ (8.3)  $ 41.8
         
Adjusted operating margin  14.5%  8.9%    9.7%
Adjusted EBITDA margin  19.8%  12.6%    14.5%
         
Adjusted net income:        
Net income        $ 9.7
Restructuring expenses, net of tax        1.7
Adjusted net income        $ 11.4
Adjusted net income per diluted share        $ 0.07
         
Free cash flow:        
Net cash provided by operating activities        $ 11.4
Less capital expenditures        (10.8)
Free cash flow        $ 0.6
         
Net debt (end of period):        
Current portion of long-term debt        $ 1.2
Long-term debt        599.4
Total debt        600.6
Less cash and cash equivalents        (105.1)
Net debt        $ 495.5
         
Adjusted EBITDA:        
Current quarter        $ 41.8
Three prior quarters        124.7
Adjusted EBITDA        $ 166.5
         
Net debt leverage (net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA)       3.0x
         
         
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
  Six months ended March 31, 2015
  Mueller Co. Anvil Corporate Total
  (in millions, except per share amounts)
GAAP Results:        
Net sales  $ 363.9  $ 188.2 $ —   $ 552.1
         
Gross profit  $ 101.8  $ 51.6 $ —   $ 153.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses  56.4  37.0  17.4  110.8
Restructuring expenses  8.2  0.2  0.5  8.9
Operating income (loss)  $ 37.2  $ 14.4 $ (17.9)  33.7
Interest expense, net        15.5
Loss on early extinguishment of debt        31.3
Income tax benefit        (5.2)
Net loss       $ (7.9)
         
Net loss per diluted share       $ (0.05)
         
Capital expenditures  $ 11.0  $ 6.0 $ —   $ 17.0
         
Non-GAAP results:        
Adjusted operating income (loss) and EBITDA:        
Operating income (loss)  $ 37.2  $ 14.4 $ (17.9)  $ 33.7
Restructuring expenses  8.2  0.2  0.5  8.9
Adjusted operating income (loss)  45.4  14.6  (17.4)  42.6
Depreciation and amortization  21.3  7.2  0.2  28.7
Adjusted EBITDA  $ 66.7  $ 21.8 $ (17.2)  $ 71.3
         
Adjusted operating margin  12.5%  7.8%    7.7%
Adjusted EBITDA margin  18.3%  11.6%    12.9%
         
Adjusted net income:        
Net loss       $ (7.9)
Restructuring expenses, net of tax        5.6
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of tax        19.6
Adjusted net income        $ 17.3
Adjusted net income per diluted share        $ 0.11
         
Free cash flow:        
Net cash used in operating activities       $ (38.9)
Less capital expenditures        (17.0)
Free cash flow       $ (55.9)
         
         
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
  Six months ended March 31, 2014
  Mueller Co. Anvil Corporate Total
  (in millions, except per share amounts)
GAAP results:        
Net sales  $ 356.3  $ 189.2 $ —   $ 545.5
         
Gross profit  $ 96.8  $ 52.5 $ —   $ 149.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses  53.0  36.6  17.6  107.2
Restructuring expenses  1.7  1.1  —   2.8
Operating income (loss)  $ 42.1  $ 14.8 $ (17.6)  39.3
Interest expense, net        25.1
Income tax expense        3.4
Net income        $ 10.8
         
Net income per diluted share        $ 0.07
         
Capital expenditures  $ 10.9  $ 7.2  $ 0.2  $ 18.3
         
Non-GAAP results:        
Adjusted operating income (loss) and EBITDA:        
Operating income (loss)  $ 42.1  $ 14.8 $ (17.6)  $ 39.3
Restructuring expenses  1.7  1.1  —   2.8
Adjusted operating income (loss)  43.8  15.9  (17.6)  42.1
Depreciation and amortization  21.2  7.1  0.2  28.5
Adjusted EBITDA  $ 65.0  $ 23.0 $ (17.4)  $ 70.6
         
Adjusted operating margin  12.3%  8.4%    7.7%
Adjusted EBITDA margin  18.2%  12.2%    12.9%
         
Adjusted net income:        
Net income        $ 10.8
Restructuring expenses, net of tax        1.7
Adjusted net income        $ 12.5
Adjusted net income per diluted share        $ 0.08
         
Free cash flow:        
Net cash provided by operating activities        $ 7.6
Less capital expenditures        (18.3)
Free cash flow       $ (10.7)


            

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