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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
GSE Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

 
HOUSTON, TX – August 9, 2013 – GSE Holding, Inc. (the “Company” or “GSE”) (NYSE: GSE), a leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and confinement applications, today reported its financial results for the Company’s second quarter of 2013.

Selected financial results for the second quarter of 2013:
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Net sales of $108.2 million vs. $139.2 million in 2Q 2012
·  
Gross margin of 12.2%  vs. 17.4% in 2Q 2012
·  
Adjusted EBITDA of $3.9 million vs. $16.0 million in 2Q 2012
·  
A goodwill impairment charge of $26.4 million was recorded relative to the European business
·  
GAAP net loss of $33.9 million or a loss of $1.69 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.8 million or $0.18 per diluted share in 2Q 2012
·  
Adjusted net loss of $6.9 million or a loss of $0.34 per diluted share

Chuck Sorrentino, interim President and Chief Executive Officer stated that, “After recently being named interim President and CEO I have undertaken a more in-depth review of our operations. Our business faced significant challenges in the first half of 2013 in the form of a prolonged European recession and competitive pressures that were further exacerbated by poor weather conditions. Operating results were also pressured in the Americas, where a capacity surplus has outstripped demand, pressuring margins. Despite these near-term headwinds, we believe that we still maintain strong leadership positions in our end-markets. It’s our challenge to demonstrate the differentiated nature of our value added products to our customers in each of the end-markets that we serve. We face a difficult road ahead, but we believe that our focus on continued innovation while streamlining operations will result in an improved second half of 2013.”

Second Quarter Summary

Total net sales for the second quarter were $108.2 million, compared to $139.2 million for the prior year period. Gross profit was $13.2 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $24.2 million in the prior year period, resulting in gross margin for the second quarter of 2013 to decline to 12.2% from 17.4% in the prior year period.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company performed an interim assessment of goodwill related to its Europe Africa reporting unit due to indications that the fair value of this reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount.  Such indications included prolonged weak economic conditions, under-achievement of previous financial projections and projected continued difficulties in the European market. Based on this assessment, an impairment charge totaling $26.4 million was recorded.

GAAP net loss for the quarter was $33.9 million, or ($1.69) per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.9 million compared to $16.0 million in the prior year period.  Adjusted net loss in the quarter was $6.9 million, or ($0.34) per diluted share compared to adjusted net income of $5.8 million or $0.29 per diluted share in the prior year period.

The lower adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2013 caused GSE to breach its covenant in respect to its total leverage ratio for June 30, 2013 as contained in its U.S. Credit Facility, which was detailed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2nd.  The Company obtained a waiver of default from its lenders and amended the credit facility.

Conference Call
 
GSE will hold a conference call today, August 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the Company’s operating results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 877-616-4476 (domestic) or 402-875-4763 (international). A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056, or for international callers, 1-404-537-3406. The passcode for the live call and the replay is 27152899. The telephonic replay will be available until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on August 15, 2013.
 
 

 
Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call via the Investor Relations section of GSE’s website at http://ir.gseworld.com.
 
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income)
 
Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, goodwill impairment, amortization of intangibles, loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions, restructuring expenses, certain professional fees, stock-based compensation expense, public offering related costs, loss on extinguishment of debt and management fees. Adjusted Net Income represents Net Income attributable to GSE Holding, Inc. before public offering related costs and public offering related interest expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, certain professional fees and management fees.   Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are “non-GAAP financial measures,” and are intended as supplemental measures of the Company’s performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income should not be considered as alternatives to net income, income from continuing operations, earnings per share or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income should not be construed to imply that future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.  Management believes these measures are meaningful to investors to enhance their understanding of the Company’s financial performance.   Management’s calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.  A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP measure, appears in the section of this press release titled “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA”. A reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to net Income (loss) appears in the section of this press release titled “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income”.

About GSE Holding, Inc.

GSE is a global manufacturer and marketer of geosynthetic lining solutions, products and services used in the containment and management of solids, liquids, and gases for organizations engaged in waste management, mining, water, wastewater, and aquaculture.
 
GSE has a long history of manufacturing quality geosynthetic lining systems and developing innovative products. The Company's principal products are polyethylene-based geomembranes, geonets, geocomposites, geosynthetic clay liners, concrete protection liners and vertical barriers. GSE manufactures products primarily to line or cap hazardous and non-hazardous waste landfills; contain materials generated in certain mining processes; and contain water, liquid waste and industrial products in ponds, tanks, reservoirs, sewers, and canals. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, GSE maintains sales offices throughout the world and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Chile, Germany, Thailand and Egypt.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give management’s current expectations and projections relating to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.  The forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future performance, taking into account the information currently available to management.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements included in this press release can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 and other documents filed with the SEC.  These documents are available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://www.gseworld.com.
 
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The Company cannot assure you that it will realize the results or developments it expects or anticipates or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect the Company or its operations in the way it expects. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Management undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
 

 
 
 
 
 
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Financial Tables
 
GSE Holding, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
   
June 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 12,940     $ 18,068  
Accounts receivable:
               
Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,946 and $869, respectively
    82,952       96,987  
Other
    3,344       3,626  
Inventory, net
    73,382       64,398  
Deferred income taxes
    1,299       1,111  
Prepaid expenses and other
    5,209       6,681  
Income taxes receivable
    1,739       1,538  
Total current assets
    180,865       192,409  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    74,618       70,172  
Goodwill
    34,888       58,895  
Other assets
    16,715       14,622  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 307,086     $ 336,098  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 43,046     $ 36,632  
Accrued liabilities and other
    16,349       23,045  
Short-term debt
    12,344       985  
Current portion of long-term debt
    3,112       3,147  
Total current liabilities
    74,851       63,809  
Other liabilities
    1,195       1,211  
Deferred income taxes
          1,078  
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    165,727       167,282  
Total liabilities
    241,773       233,380  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 20,379,350 and 19,846,684 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
    204       198  
Additional paid-in capital
    131,280       130,617  
Accumulated deficit
    (64,712 )     (28,372 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (1,459 )     275  
Total stockholders’ equity
    65,313       102,718  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 307,086     $ 336,098  
 
 
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GSE Holding, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 108,201     $ 139,168     $ 203,335     $ 234,085  
Cost of Products
    94,992       114,958       176,869       195,485  
Gross profit
    13,209       24,210       26,466       38,600  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    13,422       11,814       27,461       22,739  
Non-recurring initial public offering related costs
                      9,655  
Amortization of intangibles
    395       297       754       598  
Impairment of goodwill
    26,423             26,423        
Operating income (loss)
    (27,301 )     12,099       (28,172 )     5,608  
Other expenses (income):
                               
Interest expense, net of interest income
    3,686       3,890       7,449       9,637  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,555             1,555  
Other expense
    643       860       982       418  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    (31,360 )     5,794       (36,603 )     (6,002 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    2,533       2,078       (263 )     2,727  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (33,893 )     3,716       (36,340 )     (8,729 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
          80             (241 )
Net income (loss)
    (33,893 )     3,796       (36,340 )     (8,970 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (232 )     (1,844 )     (1,734 )     (708 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (34,125 )   $ 1,952     $ (38,074 )   $ (9,678 )
                                 
Basic net income (loss) per common share:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ (1.69 )   $ 0.19     $ (1.82 )   $ (0.51 )
Discontinued operations
          0.01             (0.01 )
    $ (1.69 )   $ 0.20     $ (1.82 )   $ (0.52 )
Diluted net income (loss) per common share:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ (1.69 )   $ 0.18     $ (1.82 )   $ (0.51 )
Discontinued operations
          0.01             (0.01 )
    $ (1.69 )   $ 0.19     $ (1.82 )   $ (0.52 )
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
    20,067       19,338       19,985       17,230  
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
    20,067       20,399       19,985       17,230  
 
 
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GSE Holding, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (36,340 )   $ (8,970 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          241  
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Impairment of goodwill
    26,423        
Depreciation and amortization
    8,746       9,315  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,555  
Stock-based compensation
    433       4,341  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
               
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
    15,591       (21,191 )
Increase in inventory
    (9,081 )     (14,282 )
Increase in accounts payable
    4,022       3,606  
All other items, net
    (4,838 )     (9,418 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities – continuing operations
    4,956       (34,803 )
Net cash used in operating activities – discontinued operations
          (143 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    4,956       (34,946 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (10,851 )     (13,206 )
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
    (9,657 )      
Net cash used in investing activities
    (20,508 )     (13,206 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from lines of credit
    61,986       53,673  
Repayments of lines of credit
    (51,129 )     (51,013 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
          22,000  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (1,164 )     (42,073 )
Net proceeds from the exercise of stock options
    235        
Payments for debt issuance costs
    (264 )     (1,260 )
Net proceeds from initial public offering
          65,927  
Net cash provided by financing activities – continuing operations
    9,664       47,254  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash – continuing operations
    760       560  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash – discontinued operations
          26  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (5,128 )     (312 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    18,068       9,076  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 12,940     $ 8,764  
 
 
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GSE Holding, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Net (loss) income
  $ (33,893 )   $ 3,796     $ (36,340 )   $ (8,970 )
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (80 )           241  
Interest expense, net
    3,686       3,890       7,449       9,637  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    2,533       2,078       (263 )     2,727  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    3,847       3,522       7,573       7,066  
Foreign exchange loss
    388       631       759       58  
Impairment of goodwill
    26,423             26,423        
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,555             1,555  
Restructuring expense
    189       33       189       93  
Professional fees
    357       559       953       597  
Stock-based compensation expense
    279       35       433       35  
Public offering related costs
                      9,655  
Management fees
          14             229  
Other
    101       10       109       144  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 3,910     $ 16,043     $ 7,285     $ 23,067  
 
 
GSE Holding, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted Net Loss
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net Income (loss)
  $ (33,893 )   $ 3,796     $ (36,340 )   $ (8,970 )
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
          (80 )           241  
Impairment of goodwill
    26,423             26,423        
Restructuring expense
    189             189        
Professional fees
    300       559       896       559  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,555             1,555  
Public offering related costs
                      9,655  
IPO interest expense
                      1,470  
Management fees
          14             229  
Other
    112             112       37  
Adjusted net (loss) income
  $ (6,869 )   $ 5,844     $ (8,720 )   $ 4,776  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    20,067       20,399       19,985       17,230  
Adjusted (loss) net income per diluted share
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.29     $ (0.44 )   $ 0.28  

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