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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tower International Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

and Increases Earnings Outlook for Full Year

LIVONIA, Mich., July 22, 2013 – Tower International, Inc. [NYSE: TOWR], a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, today announced second quarter 2013 results and updated its outlook for the full year.

 

   

Revenue for the second quarter was $556 million, compared with $555 million in the second quarter 2012.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $62.2 million, compared with $62.4 million a year ago. Volume and mix was net unfavorable, as business wins were more than offset by the previously announced discontinued customer vehicle in China, less-favorable mix, and capacity-related fixed costs. Favorable net cost performance offset the unfavorable volume and mix.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.2%, unchanged from a year ago.

 

   

Net loss of $45.1 million in the second quarter 2013 compared with net income of $7.7 million a year ago. As detailed below, this year’s second quarter included certain items that adversely impacted results by $66.6 million. Excluding these items and comparable items in the second quarter of 2012, diluted adjusted earnings were $1.03 per share, up 29% from 80 cents per share a year ago.

 

   

For the full year, Tower is increasing its outlook for diluted adjusted earnings per share by 25 cents or 15% (to $1.90 per share). Revenue is projected at $2.115 billion, $10 million lower than prior outlook because of exchange-rate translation. The outlook for Adjusted EBITDA is increased to the upper end of the prior range (now $210 million), and projected free cash flow is increased to a range of $25-$30 million.

Tower to Host Conference Call Today at 4 p.m. EDT

Tower will discuss its second quarter 2013 results and other related matters in a conference call at 4 p.m. EDT today. Participants may listen to the audio portion of the conference call either through a live audio webcast on the Company’s website or by telephone. The slide presentation and webcast can be accessed via the investor relations portion of Tower’s website www.towerinternational.com. To dial into the conference call, domestic callers should dial (866) 393-4576, international callers should dial (706) 679-1462. An audio recording of the call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call. To access this


recording, please dial (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and reference Conference I.D. #22365938. A webcast replay will also be available and may be accessed via Tower’s website.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: “Adjusted EBITDA”, “free cash flow”, “net debt”, and “diluted adjusted earnings per share.” We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income / (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring items and other adjustments described in the reconciliations provided in this press release. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by or used in operating activities less cash disbursed for purchases of property, plant and equipment. Net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents and less certain restricted cash that will be used to pay down the remainder of certain of our senior secured bonds in August 2013. Diluted adjusted earnings per share exclude the impact of certain items as described in the reconciliations provided in this press release that are included in our net income / (loss). We use Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow as supplements to information provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in evaluating our business and they are included in this press release because they are principal factors upon which our management assesses performance. We believe these items as well as the non-GAAP financial measures of net debt and diluted adjusted income / (loss) per share are useful to investors as they provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating operating results and trends, and in comparing our financial results with other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are set forth below. The non-GAAP measures presented are not measures of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives for the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Other companies in our industry may define these non-GAAP measures differently than we do and, as a result, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry. In addition, certain of our non-GAAP financial measures exclude financial information that some may consider important in evaluating our performance. Given the inherent uncertainty regarding special items and other expense in any future period, a reconciliation of forward-looking financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is not feasible. The magnitude of these items, however, may be significant.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

This press release contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company’s projected revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted earnings per share and statements regarding future financial results and the Company’s future business outlook. The forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “target,” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and are based upon management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The following important factors, as well as risk factors described in our reports filed with the SEC, could cause our actual results to differ materially from estimates or expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements:

 

   

global automobile production volumes;

 

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the financial condition of our customers and suppliers;

 

   

our ability to make scheduled payments of principal or interest on our indebtedness and comply with the covenants and restrictions contained in the instruments governing our indebtedness;

 

   

our ability to refinance our indebtedness;

 

   

our ability to generate non-automotive revenues;

 

   

risks associated with our non-U.S. operations, including foreign exchange risks and economic uncertainty in some regions;

 

   

any increase in the expense and funding requirements of our pension and other postretirement benefits;

 

   

our customers’ ability to obtain equity and debt financing for their businesses;

 

   

our dependence on our largest customers;

 

   

pricing pressure from our customers;

 

   

work stoppages or other labor issues affecting us or our customers or suppliers;

 

   

our ability to integrate acquired businesses;

 

   

risks associated with business divestitures; and

 

   

costs or liabilities relating to environmental and safety regulations.

We do not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

Contact:

Derek Fiebig

Executive Director, Investor & External Relations

(248) 675-6457

fiebig.derek@towerautomotive.com

 

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TOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013     2012      2013     2012  

Revenues

   $ 555,878      $ 554,952       $ 1,090,018      $ 1,084,643   

Cost of sales

     486,411        484,489         962,491        957,683   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     69,467        70,463         127,527        126,960   

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     33,575        32,546         66,945        68,997   

Amortization expense

     656        1,142         1,488        2,319   

Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net

     14,651        2,833         17,331        4,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     20,585        33,942         41,763        50,877   

Interest expense

     21,537        13,955         34,965        27,719   

Interest income

     341        179         615        473   

Other expense

     40,928        —           40,928        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income / (loss) before provision for income taxes and equity in loss of joint ventures

     (41,539     20,166         (33,515     23,631   

Provision for income taxes

     3,644        12,524         7,134        14,666   

Equity in loss of joint ventures, net of tax

     (165     —           (165     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income / (loss) from continuing operations

     (45,348     7,642         (40,814     8,965   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          1,616         —          2,353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / (loss)

     (45,348     9,258         (40,814     11,318   

Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests

     (237     1,600         1,749        3,034   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / (loss) attributable to Tower International, Inc.

   $ (45,111   $ 7,658       $ (42,563   $ 8,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

         

Basic

     20,362,672        20,134,096         20,312,245        19,912,888   

Diluted

     20,362,672        20,328,764         20,312,245        20,494,535   

Basic income / (loss) per share attributable to Tower International, Inc.:

         

Income / (loss) per share from continuing operations

   $ (2.22   $ 0.30       $ (2.10   $ 0.30   

Income per share from discontinued operations

     —          0.08         —          0.12   

Income / (loss) per share

     (2.22     0.38         (2.10     0.42   

Diluted income / (loss) per share attributable to Tower International, Inc.:

         

Income / (loss) per share from continuing operations

   $ (2.22   $ 0.30       $ (2.10   $ 0.29   

Income per share from discontinued operations

     —          0.08         —          0.11   

Income / (loss) per share

     (2.22     0.38         (2.10     0.40   

 

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TOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except share data - unaudited)

 

     June 30, 2013     December 31, 2012  
ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 118,182      $ 113,943   

Restricted cash

     45,150        —     

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,158 and $4,105

     332,387        266,138   

Inventories

     80,511        81,336   

Deferred tax asset - current

     8,042        10,447   

Prepaid tooling, notes receivable, and other

     85,221        96,349   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     669,493        568,213   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     522,600        573,148   

Goodwill

     63,684        64,793   

Deferred tax asset - non-current

     3,168        3,149   

Other assets, net

     40,281        28,819   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,299,226      $ 1,238,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Short-term debt and current maturities of capital lease obligations

   $ 74,486      $ 74,605   

Accounts payable

     311,882        264,897   

Accrued liabilities

     116,548        134,664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     502,916        474,166   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     518,065        411,590   

Obligations under capital leases, net of current maturities

     10,055        10,783   

Deferred tax liability - non-current

     10,778        13,021   

Pension liability

     93,341        100,780   

Other non-current liabilities

     83,937        86,908   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     716,176        623,082   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,219,092        1,097,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Tower International, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 350,000,000 authorized, 21,021,912 issued and 20,415,837 outstanding at June 30, 2013 and 20,830,425 issued and 20,247,134 outstanding at December 31, 2012

     210        208   

Additional paid in capital

     324,951        321,032   

Treasury stock, at cost, 606,075 shares as of June 30, 2013 and 583,291 shares as of December 31, 2012

     (8,587     (8,297

Accumulated deficit

     (279,775     (237,212

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (20,152     (12,484
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Tower International, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity

     16,647        63,247   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

     63,487        77,627   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     80,134        140,874   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,299,226      $ 1,238,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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TOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands - unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013     2012  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income / (loss)

   $ (40,814   $ 11,318   

Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          2,353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income / (loss) from continuing operations

     (40,814     8,965   

Adjustments required to reconcile income / (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Non-cash restructuring and asset impairments, net

     11,006        —     

Premium paid on notes redemption and other fees

     40,928        —     

Deferred income tax provision

     103        10,326   

Depreciation and amortization

     48,637        44,715   

Non-cash share-based compensation

     2,413        7,357   

Pension expense, net of contributions

     (7,438     (7,030

Change in working capital and other operating items

     (43,033     (34,387
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

   $ 11,802      $ 29,946   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Cash disbursed for purchases of property, plant, and equipment, net

   $ (30,192   $ (60,589

Deconsolidation of joint venture

     (6,293     —     

Net proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

     9,100        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in continuing investing activities

   $ (27,385   $ (60,589
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Purchase of treasury stock

   $ (290   $ (3,165

Proceeds from borrowings

     329,013        337,153   

Repayments of borrowings

     (325,748     (300,600

Proceeds from borrowings on Term Loan Credit Facility

     417,900        —     

Partial redemption of notes

     (318,992     —     

Premium paid on partial redemption of notes

     (40,928     —     

Cash resticted for notes repurchase

     (45,150     —     

Debt financing costs

     (8,437     —     

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     1,506        —     

Noncontrolling interest dividends

     (4,477     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by continuing financing activities

   $ 4,397      $ 33,388   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

    

Net cash from discontinued operating activities

   $ —        $ (7,829

Net cash from discontinued investing activities

     15,694        (14,952

Net cash from discontinued financing activities

     —          7,893   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from discontinued operations

   $ 15,694      $ (14,888
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on continuing cash and cash equivalents

   $ (269   $ 595   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   $ 4,239      $ (11,548

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

    

Beginning of period

   $ 113,943      $ 134,984   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 118,182      $ 123,436   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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TOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT DATA AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE RECONCILIATIONS

(Amounts in thousands - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
Segment Data    2013      2012  
   Revenues      Adjusted
EBITDA
     Revenues      Adjusted
EBITDA
 

International

   $ 242,584       $ 21,965       $ 251,509       $ 25,102   

Americas

     313,294         40,250         303,443         37,319   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated

   $ 555,878       $ 62,215       $ 554,952       $ 62,421   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013      2012  
     Revenues      Adjusted
EBITDA
     Revenues      Adjusted
EBITDA
 

International

   $ 487,353       $ 43,996       $ 500,169       $ 45,685   

Americas

     602,665         70,285         584,474         63,021   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated

   $ 1,090,018       $ 114,281       $ 1,084,643       $ 108,706   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation    2013     2012     2013     2012  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 62,215      $ 62,421      $ 114,281      $ 108,706   

Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net

     (14,651     (2,833     (17,331     (4,767

Depreciation and amortization

     (23,465     (22,404     (48,637     (44,715

Acquisition costs and other

     (495     (119     (569     (186

Long-term compensation expense

     (1,784     (3,123     (3,146     (8,161

Interest expense, net

     (21,196     (13,776     (34,350     (27,246

Other expense

     (40,928     —          (40,928     —     

Closure of Tower Defense & Aerospace

     (1,235     —          (2,835     —     

Provision for income taxes

     (3,644     (12,524     (7,134     (14,666

Equity in earnings of joint ventures

     (165     —          (165     —     

Income from discontinued operation

     —          1,616        —          2,353   

Net (income) / loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     237        (1,600     (1,749     (3,034
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / (loss) attributable to Tower International, Inc.

   $ (45,111   $ 7,658      $ (42,563   $ 8,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
Free cash flow reconciliation    2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

   $ 10,508      $ 15,882      $ 11,802      $ 29,946   

Cash disbursed for purchases of PP&E, net

     (15,605     (31,885     (30,192     (60,589
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free cash flow

   $ (5,097   $ (16,003   $ (18,390   $ (30,643
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     June 30,     December 31,  
Net debt reconciliation    2013     2012  

Short-term debt and current maturities of capital lease obligations

   $ 74,486      $ 74,605   

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     518,065        411,590   

Obligations under capital leases, net of current maturities

     10,055        10,783   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

     602,606        496,978   

Less: cash and cash equivalents

     (118,182     (113,943

Less: restricted cash excluding premium for redemption of Senior Secured notes

     (43,000     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net debt

   $ 441,424      $ 383,035   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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TOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CERTAIN ITEMS INCLUDED IN NET INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Expense items included in net income, net of tax:

        

Cost of sales

        

Closure of Tower Defense & Aerospace

   $ (1,784   $ —        $ (4,414   $ —     

Selling, general and administrative expenses

        

Incentive compensation related to funding events

     —          (2,099     —          (6,128

Acquisition costs and other

     (327     —          (327     —     

Restructuring expense

        

One-time restructuring actions

     (270     (488     (600     (1,203

Plant relocation

     —          (1,188     —          (1,188

Facility closure

     (3,348     —          (3,575     —     

Asset impairment charges

     (9,750       (10,705  

Interest expense

        

Acceleration of the amortization of debt issue costs and OID

     (10,147     —          (10,147     —     

Other expense

        

Partial redemption of senior secured notes

     (40,320     —          (40,320     —     

Breakage of Letter of Credit Facility

     (608     —          (608     —     

Provision for income taxes

        

Valuation allowance in Brazil

     —          (6,494     —          (6,494

Discontinued operations

        

Income from discontinued operations

     —          1,616        —          2,353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total items included in net income

   $ (66,553   $ (8,653   $ (70,695   $ (12,660
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income / (loss) attributable to Tower International, Inc.

   $ (45,111   $ 7,658      $ (42,563   $ 8,284   

Memo: Average shares outstanding (in thousands)

        

Basic

     20,363        20,134        20,312        19,913   

Diluted

     20,363        20,329        20,312        20,495   

Income / (loss) per common share (GAAP)

        

Basic

   $ (2.22   $ 0.38      $ (2.10   $ 0.42   

Diluted

     (2.22     0.38        (2.10     0.40   

Diluted adjusted income per share (non-GAAP)*

     1.03        0.80        1.36        1.02   

 

* Excludes the certain items shown above. For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2013, diluted share count of 20.9 million and 20.8 million, respectively, were used to calculate diluted adjusted income per share.

 

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