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Astec Industries, Inc.
News Release
  1725 Shepherd Road  | Chattanooga, TN  37421  | Phone (423) 899-5898  | Fax (423) 899-4456


ASTEC INDUSTRIES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 25, 2011) - Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ASTE) today reported results for their first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
 
Revenues for the first quarter of 2011 were $230.2 million compared with $193.5 million for the first quarter of 2010 for a 19.0% increase.  Domestic sales grew 13.9% compared to the first quarter of 2010 and international sales grew 29.2% compared to the first quarter of 2010.  Domestic sales accounted for 64.1% and international sales for 35.9% of revenues during the first quarter of 2011 compared to 66.9% for domestic sales and 33.1% for international sales during the first quarter of 2010.  The Company reported net income attributable to controlling interest of $10.1 million for the first quarter of 2011 compared to $8.8 million for the first quarter of 2010 for an increase of 14.8%.   Earnings for the first quarter of 2011 were $0.44 per diluted share compared to $0.39 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2010 for a 12.8% increase.
 
The Company’s backlog at March 31, 2011 was $244.8 million compared to $134.8 million at March 31, 2010 for an 81.6% increase.  Domestic backlog increased 55.1% and international backlog increased 117.3%.
 
Consolidated financial information for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 and additional information related to segment revenues and profits are attached as addenda to this press release.
 
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. J. Don Brock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We were pleased with the results of the first quarter.  During this first quarter, we participated in the ConExpo show which is held once every three years.  While we incurred $2.7 million of selling expenses associated with ConExpo, we were particularly pleased with the attendance and attitudes of our customers at ConExpo.    Although we continue to face uncertainty in our domestic markets, the international markets continue to be very strong.”
 
Dr. Brock continued, “We ended our first quarter with a strong backlog and look forward to a strong second quarter.  Because of the Federal budget crisis, we do not expect Congress to pass a very robust highway bill.  We are adopting strategies to grow internationally, serve other expanding markets, and succeed without the support of a Federal highway bill.”
 
Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast
 
Astec will conduct a conference call on April 25, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time to review its first quarter results as well as current business conditions.  The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (877) 407-9210.  International callers should dial (201) 689-8049.   Please reference Astec Industries.
 
The company will also provide an online Web simulcast and rebroadcast of the conference call.  The live broadcast of Astec’s conference call will be available online at the Company’s website:  www.astecindustries.com/conferencecalls. An archived webcast will be available for 90 days at www.astecindustries.com.
 
A replay of the conference call will be available through midnight on Friday, May 6, 2011 by dialing (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, Account #286, Conference ID# 371228.  A transcription of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 days after the call.
 
Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for building and restoring the world’s infrastructure.  Astec’s equipment and manufacturing operations are divided into four primary business groups:  aggregate processing and mining equipment; asphalt production equipment; mobile asphalt paving equipment; and underground boring, directional drilling and trenching equipment.  The Other Group contains wood processing equipment manufacturing and Australian distribution for several of the Astec companies as well as the parent company.
 
The information contained in this press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding the future performance of the Company, including statements about the Company’s financial performance in the second quarter of 2011, the effects on the Company from its backlog, the effects of the Federal budget crisis, the failure to adopt Federal Highway Bill and our efforts to grow our international business.  These forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations and are based upon currently available information, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements.  These statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted or anticipated.  Future events and actual results, financial or otherwise, could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause future events or actual results to differ materially include:  general uncertainty in the economy, future downturns in the economy, rising oil and liquid asphalt prices, rising steel prices, the affect of any future federal stimulus package, decreased funding for highway projects, tax and healthcare reform, the relative strength/weakness of the dollar to foreign currencies, production capacity, general business conditions in the industry, demand for the Company’s products, seasonality and cyclicality in operating results, seasonality of sales volumes or lower than expected sales volumes, lower than expected margins on custom equipment orders, competitive activity and those other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
For Additional Information Contact:
 
J. Don Brock
Chairman of the Board & C.E.O.
Phone: (423) 867-4210
Fax: (423) 867-4127
E-mail: dbrock@astecindustries.com
or
F. McKamy Hall
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (423) 899-5898
Fax: (423) 899-4456
E-mail: mhall@astecindustries.com
or
Stephen C. Anderson
Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Secretary
Phone: (423) 899-5898
Fax: (423) 899-4456
E-mail: sanderson@astecindustries.com

 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 

   
Mar 31
   
Mar 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 80,171     $ 49,184  
Receivables, net
    100,221       83,221  
Inventories
    272,663       246,432  
Prepaid expenses and other
    21,173       20,448  
Total current assets
    474,228       399,285  
Property and equipment, net
    167,567       169,299  
Other assets
    35,025       34,624  
Total assets
  $ 676,820     $ 603,208  
Liabilities and equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable - trade
  $ 52,124     $ 42,171  
Other accrued liabilities
    92,684       67,064  
Total current liabilities
    144,808       109,235  
Other non-current liabilities
    29,987       31,268  
Total equity
    502,025       462,705  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 676,820     $ 603,208  

 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(in thousands, except shares and share data)
 
(unaudited)
 

   
Three Months Ended
Mar 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net sales
  $ 230,189     $ 193,454  
Cost of sales
    175,485       147,313  
Gross profit
    54,704       46,141  
Selling, general, administrative & engineering expenses
    39,489       32,718  
Income from operations
    15,215       13,423  
Interest expense
    36       123  
Other income, net of expenses
    406       488  
Income before income taxes
    15,585       13,788  
Income taxes
    5,427       4,956  
Net income
    10,158       8,832  
Net income attributable to non-contolling interest
    14       38  
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 10,144     $ 8,794  
                 
                 
Earnings per Common Share
               
Net income attributable to controlling interest
               
          Basic
  $ 0.45     $ 0.39  
          Diluted
  $ 0.44     $ 0.39  
                 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
         
          Basic
    22,566,105       22,473,599  
          Diluted
    22,919,430       22,767,460  
 

 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Segment Revenues and Profits
For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
   
Asphalt
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Mobile
Asphalt
Paving Group
   
Underground
Group
   
All Others
   
Total
 
2011 Revenues
    73,754       78,853       49,955       11,667       15,960       230,189  
2010 Revenues
    70,061       58,919       42,082       8,927       13,465       193,454  
Change $
    3,693       19,934       7,873       2,740       2,495       36,735  
Change %
    5.3 %     33.8 %     18.7 %     30.7 %     18.5 %     19.0 %
                                                 
2011 Gross Profit
    19,228       18,749       13,440       123       3,164       54,704  
2011 Gross Profit %
    26.1 %     23.8 %     26.9 %     1.1 %     19.8 %     23.8 %
2010 Gross Profit (Loss)
    20,207       13,187       10,510       (357 )     2,594       46,141  
2010 Gross Profit (Loss) %
    28.8 %     22.4 %     25.0 %     (4.0 %)     19.3 %     23.9 %
Change
    (979 )     5,562       2,930       480       570       8,563  
                                                 
2011 Profit (Loss)
    10,820       5,622       7,312       (3,849 )     (8,500 )     11,405  
2010 Profit (Loss)
    12,795       2,822       5,210       (3,542 )     (7,510 )     9,775  
Change $
    (1,975 )     2,800       2,102       (307 )     (990 )     1,630  
Change %
    (15.4 %)     99.2 %     40.3 %     (8.7 %)     (13.2 %)     16.7 %
                                                 
2011 ConExpo Expense
    533       1,072       515       360       191       2,671  
                                                 
Segment revenues are reported net of intersegment revenues. Segment gross profit is net of profit on intersegment
 
revenues. A reconciliation of total segment profits to the Company's net income attributable to controlling interest is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
   
Three months ended March 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change $
 
Total profit for all segments
  $ 11,405     $ 9,775     $ 1,630  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
    (14 )     (38 )     24  
Elimination of intersegment profit
    (1,247 )     (943 )     (304 )
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 10,144     $ 8,794     $ 1,350  

 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Backlog by Segment
March 31, 2011 and 2010
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

   
Asphalt
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Mobile
Asphalt
Paving Group
   
Underground
Group
   
All Others
   
Total
 
2011 Backlog
    111,515       92,308       19,911       13,300       7,774       244,808  
2010 Backlog
    70,464       41,176       13,509       5,096       4,593       134,838  
Change $
    41,051       51,132       6,402       8,204       3,181       109,970  
Change %
    58.3 %     124.2 %     47.4 %     161.0 %     69.3 %     81.6 %