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8-K - STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.v220685_8k.htm

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
James J. Burke
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
(718) 392-0200
 
Jennifer Tio
Maximum Marketing Services, Inc.
(312) 226-4111 x2449
Jennifer.tio@maxmarketing.com

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces
First Quarter 2011 Results and a Quarterly Dividend

New York, NY, May 4, 2011......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2011.
 
Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2011 were $220.2 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $179.4 million during the comparable quarter in 2010.  Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2011 were $7 million or 31 cents per diluted share, compared to $2.9 million or 13 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2010. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2011 were $7.1 million or 31 cents per diluted share, compared to $3.1 million or 14 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2010.
 
 
 

37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY  11101
(718) 392-0200
www.smpcorp.com
 
 
 

 

Commenting on the results, Mr. Lawrence I. Sills, Standard Motor Products’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We were pleased to see that our strong results from 2010 carried forward through the first quarter of 2011. Sales were 22% ahead of the prior year, and earnings per share, aided by our continued efforts in cost control, more than doubled, from 14 cents to 31 cents.

“Most of the sales increase results from strong demand for our products from all channels of distribution. We believe that some of the increase, however, can be attributed to increases in customer inventories and to pre-season ordering in our Temperature Control business. As a result, we anticipate that the rate of sales increase will moderate somewhat as the year progresses. However, the overall market conditions for our product lines appear quite healthy.

“Last week, we announced the acquisition of the Engine Controls business of BLD Products, LTD., a subsidiary of Qualitor, Inc. for approximately $27 million. BLD is a basic manufacturer of a range of Engine Management products, with sales in 2010 of approximately $18 million. Sales to Standard accounted for approximately 40% of the 2010 volume. With this acquisition, we will now be a basic low cost manufacturer in an important and growing part of the business. We plan to relocate the bulk of the manufacturing to our facilities in Reynosa, Mexico and Independence, Kansas.  Excluding these one-time move costs, we believe the business will be accretive to earnings in the first year.

“On April 15 we redeemed the remaining $12.3 million of our convertible debentures. As this carried a 15% coupon, we anticipate annualized interest savings of approximately $1.5 million based on current Libor rates.

“Our total debt at March 31, after reflecting the $27 million acquisition, was approximately $100 million. We are very comfortable with our debt to equity ratio at roughly 45% and still have in excess of $100 million borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility.”

The Board of Directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend of seven cents per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2011 to stockholders of record on May 16, 2011.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.  The dial in number is 800-895-0198 (domestic) or 785-424-1053 (international). The playback number is 800-677-7320 (domestic) or 402-220-0666 (international). The conference ID # is STANDARD.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management’s expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.
 
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
             
             
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
           
             
             
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
   
MARCH 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
NET SALES
  $ 220,230     $ 179,351  
                 
COST OF SALES
    167,078       135,533  
                 
GROSS PROFIT
    53,152       43,818  
                 
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
    40,640       36,665  
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES
    343       753  
OTHER INCOME, NET
    269       380  
                 
OPERATING INCOME
    12,438       6,780  
                 
OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME, NET
    267       18  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
    1,357       1,864  
                 
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
    11,348       4,934  
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    4,337       2,067  
                 
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    7,011       2,867  
                 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES
    (304 )     (496 )
                 
NET EARNINGS
  $ 6,707     $ 2,371  
 
               
                 
 
               
                 
                 
                 
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
               
                 
   BASIC EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
  $ 0.31     $ 0.13  
   DISCONTINUED OPERATION
    (0.01 )     (0.02 )
   NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC
  $ 0.30     $ 0.11  
                 
                 
   DILUTED EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
  $ 0.31     $ 0.13  
   DISCONTINUED OPERATION
    (0.02 )     (0.02 )
   NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED
  $ 0.29     $ 0.11  
                 
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
    22,706,462       22,414,311  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND DILUTIVE SHARES
    22,856,651       22,495,888  
 
 
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures
             
             
             
             
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
           
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
           
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
  $ 7,011     $ 2,867  
                 
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES (NET OF TAX)
    206       452  
LOSS FROM EUROPE DIVESTITURE (NET OF TAX)
    -       47  
GAIN FROM SALE OF BUILDINGS (NET OF TAX)
    (157 )     (273 )
NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
  $ 7,060     $ 3,093  
 
               
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
               
GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
  $ 0.31     $ 0.13  
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES (NET OF TAX)
    0.01       0.02  
LOSS FROM EUROPE DIVESTITURE (NET OF TAX)
    -       -  
GAIN FROM SALE OF BUILDINGS (NET OF TAX)
    (0.01 )     (0.01 )
                 
NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
  $ 0.31     $ 0.14  
 
MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS  AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS, WHICH ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS, ARE MEANINGFUL TO INVESTORS BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING OPERATING RESULTS. SPECIAL ITEMS REPRESENT SIGNIFICANT CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPANY'S OVERALL OPERATING RESULTS IN THE PERIODS PRESENTED. SUCH NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE.
 
 
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
             
             
             
(In thousands)
           
             
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
           
             
CASH
  $ 13,632     $ 12,135  
                 
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS
    147,010       111,765  
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
    7,349       6,779  
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
    139,661       104,986  
                 
INVENTORIES
    240,715       241,158  
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
    216       216  
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
    27,202       26,211  
                 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    421,426       384,706  
 
               
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    59,976       60,666  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET
    12,015       12,487  
OTHER ASSETS
    33,253       34,942  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 526,670     $ 492,801  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
                 
NOTES PAYABLE
  $ 59,985     $ 52,887  
CURRENT PORTION OF LONG TERM DEBT
    12,405       12,402  
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
    71,965       49,919  
ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS
    30,194       23,207  
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
    65,105       76,416  
                 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    239,654       214,831  
                 
LONG-TERM DEBT
    284       307  
ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITIES
    25,480       24,792  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    43,171       42,988  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES
    308,589       282,918  
                 
 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    218,081       209,883  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 526,670     $ 492,801  
 
 
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Segment Revenues and Operating Profit
                         
                         
(In thousands)
                       
                         
                         
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
       
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
         
2010
       
   
(Unaudited)
       
Revenues
                       
Engine Management
  $ 164,204           $ 137,097        
Temperature Control
    54,079             40,015        
All Other
    1,947             2,239        
    $ 220,230           $ 179,351        
                             
Gross Margin
                           
Engine Management
  $ 40,005       24.4 %   $ 33,134       24.2 %
Temperature Control
    10,281       19.0 %     8,253       20.6 %
All Other
    2,866               2,431          
    $ 53,152       24.1 %   $ 43,818       24.4 %
                                 
Selling, General & Administrative
                               
Engine Management
  $ 24,822       15.1 %   $ 23,154       16.9 %
Temperature Control
    9,055       16.7 %     7,909       19.8 %
All Other
    6,763               5,602          
    $ 40,640       18.5 %   $ 36,665       20.4 %
                                 
                                 
Operating Profit
                               
Engine Management
  $ 15,183       9.2 %   $ 9,980       7.3 %
Temperature Control
    1,226       2.3 %     345       0.9 %
All Other
    (3,897 )             (3,172 )        
      12,512       5.7 %     7,153       4.0 %
Restructuring & Integration
    (343 )     -0.2 %     (753 )     -0.4 %
Other Income, Net
    269       0.1 %     380       0.2 %
    $ 12,438       5.6 %   $ 6,780       3.8 %
 
 
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