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Exhibit 99-1
Astec Industries, Inc.
News Release
  1725 Shepherd Road | Chattanooga, TN  37421 | Phone (423) 899-5898 | Fax (423) 899-4456

ASTEC INDUSTRIES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2014 RESULTS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 22, 2014) - Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ASTE) today reported results for their first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2014 were $238.7 million compared to $247.8 million for the first quarter of 2013, a 4% decrease.  Earnings for the first quarter of 2014 were $9.5 million or $0.41 per diluted share compared to $13.2 million for the first quarter of 2013 or $0.57 per diluted share, a decrease of 28% per diluted share.

Domestic sales increased 8% to $175.5 million for the first quarter of 2014 from $161.9 million for the first quarter of 2013.  International sales were $63.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 compared to $85.9 million for the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of 26%.

The Company’s backlog increased 8% from $276.5 million at March 31, 2013 to $299.6 million at March 31, 2014.  The domestic backlog increased 18% from $167.3 million at March 31, 2013 to $196.9 million at March 31, 2014.  The international backlog at March 31, 2014 was $102.7 million, a 6% decrease from the March 31, 2013 international backlog of $109.2 million.

Consolidated financial information for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 and additional information related to segment revenues and profits are attached as addenda to this press release.

As previously discussed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, due to the recent reallocation of certain product lines between some of the Company’s subsidiaries, the Company has been reevaluating its reportable segments.  This process has now been completed and the composition of the Company’s reportable segments has been changed.  Recast historical segment information is included in the financial information attached as addenda to this press release.

Commenting on the announcement, Benjamin G. Brock, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased with our growth in domestic revenues compared to last year although we continue to experience headwinds in our international sales efforts driven by the strong dollar and weakness in certain markets like Canada and Australia.  Although total sales decreased slightly we held our gross margin steady which is a testament to our focus on lean manufacturing and cost management.  Our presence at ConExpo in early March added $4 million to our S,G,A&E expenses for the quarter, however, we were pleased by the strong attendance in our booth and the interactions we had with customers.”

Mr. Brock continued, “With the April 1st addition of Telestack headquartered in Omagh, Northern Ireland, we have demonstrated our commitment to further global expansion in our core products to better serve our target industries of Infrastructure, Aggregate and Mining, and Energy.  Telestack’s quality and customer service make it a natural fit for Astec.  We expect them to be immediately accretive to earnings and to positively reinforce our backlog and outlook for the remainder of the year.”

Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast
Astec will conduct a conference call on April 22, 2014, 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 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 by dialing (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, Account #286, Conference ID# 13580080.  A transcription of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 business days after the call.

Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building; aggregate processing; oil, gas and water well drilling; and wood processing.  Astec’s manufacturing operations are divided into three primary business segments:  road building and related equipment (Infrastructure Group); aggregate processing and mining equipment (Aggregate and Mining Group); and equipment for the extraction and production of fuels, biomass production, and water drilling equipment (Energy Group).

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 effects on the Company from its backlog and the effects of general economic and political uncertainty on our 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, rising oil and liquid asphalt prices, rising steel prices, the affect of any future federal stimulus package, decreased funding for highway projects, 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, tax rates and the impact of future legislation thereon, 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, 2013.

For Additional Information Contact:
Benjamin G. Brock
President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (423) 867-4210
Fax: (423) 867-4127
E-mail: bbrock@astecindustries.com
or
David C. Silvious
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (423) 899-5898
Fax: (423) 899-4456
E-mail: dsilvious@astecindustries.com
or
Stephen C. Anderson
Vice President, 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)
     
 
             
 Assets            
Current assets
   Mar 31
2014
    Mar 31
2013
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 44,969     $ 73,175  
Investments
    1,462       1,573  
Receivables, net
    109,080       104,599  
Inventories
    361,209       326,068  
Prepaid expenses and other
    28,717       25,159  
Total current assets
    545,437       530,574  
Property and equipment, net
    187,895       186,192  
Other assets
    41,372       40,890  
Total assets
  $ 774,704     $ 757,656  
Liabilities and Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable - trade
  $ 59,364     $ 50,781  
Other current liabilities
    93,596       111,451  
Total current liabilities
    152,960       162,232  
Non-current liabilities
    32,490       31,999  
Total equity
    589,254       563,425  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 774,704     $ 757,656  
                 
 
 

 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
   
Mar 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Net sales
  $ 238,673     $ 247,833  
Cost of sales
    181,916       189,266  
Gross profit
    56,757       58,567  
Selling, general, administrative & engineering expenses
    43,424       40,367  
Income from operations
    13,333       18,200  
Interest expense
    73       70  
Other
    812       672  
Income before income taxes
    14,072       18,802  
Income taxes
    4,527       5,631  
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 9,545     $ 13,171  
                 
                 
                 
                 
Earnings per Common Share
               
Net income attributable to controlling interest
               
          Basic
  $ 0.42     $ 0.58  
          Diluted
  $ 0.41     $ 0.57  
                 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
               
          Basic
    22,786       22,723  
          Diluted
    23,102       23,080  
                 
 

 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Segment Revenues and Profits
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
2014 Revenues
    98,791       93,108       46,774       -       238,673  
2013 Revenues
    109,320       90,762       47,751       -       247,833  
Change $
    (10,529 )     2,346       (977 )     -       (9,160 )
Change %
    (9.6 %)     2.6 %     (2.0 %)      -       (3.7 %)
                                         
2014 Gross Profit
    22,679       23,424       10,642       12       56,757  
2014 Gross Profit %
    23.0 %     25.2 %     22.8 %     -       23.8 %
2013 Gross Profit
    26,685       23,040       8,844       (2 )     58,567  
2013 Gross Profit %
    24.4 %     25.4 %     18.5 %     -       23.6 %
Change
    (4,006 )     384       1,798       14       (1,810 )
                                         
2014 Profit (Loss)
    8,796       9,101       1,923       (9,117 )     10,703  
2013 Profit (Loss)
    12,878       9,057       1,191       (9,260 )     13,866  
Change $
    (4,082 )     44       732       143       (3,163 )
Change %
    (31.7 %)     0.5 %     61.5 %     1.5 %     (22.8 %)
                                         

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
       
   
2014
   
2013
   
Change $
 
Total profit for all segments
  $ 10,703     $ 13,866     $ (3,163 )
Elimination of intersegment profit
    (1,156 )     (615 )     (541 )
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (2 )     (80 )     78  
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 9,545     $ 13,171     $ (3,626 )
                         


 
 

 

Astec Industries, Inc.
Backlog by Segment
March 31, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Total
 
2014 Backlog
    $144,598       $98,903       $56,135       $299,636  
2013 Backlog
    120,244       93,867       62,414       276,525  
Change $
    24,354       5,036       (6,279 )     23,111  
Change %
    20.3 %     5.4 %     (10.1 %)     8.4 %
                                 

 
 

 
 
Astec Industries, Inc.
Segment Revenues and Profits
2013
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 
   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
Q2 Revenues
    103,754       99,884       44,489       -       248,127  
Q3 Revenues
    83,319       79,792       50,066       -       213,177  
Q4 Revenues
    102,006       80,076       41,779       -       223,861  
                                         
Q2 Gross Profit
    19,514       25,615       10,311       2       55,442  
Q2 Gross Profit %
    18.8 %     25.6 %     23.2 %     -       22.3 %
Q3 Gross Profit
    18,552       19,584       7,667       (16 )     45,787  
Q3 Gross Profit %
    22.3 %     24.5 %     15.3 %     -       21.5 %
Q4 Gross Profit
    20,676       19,610       7,103       (66 )     47,323  
Q4 Gross Profit %
    20.3 %     24.5 %     17.0 %     -       21.1 %
                                         
Q2 Profit (Loss)
    6,103       11,141       2,235       (8,190 )     11,289  
Q3 Profit (Loss)
    5,919       6,765       456       (5,935 )     7,205  
Q4 Profit (Loss)
    7,914       6,068       123       (6,980 )     7,125  
                                         

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  
   
June 30,
2013
   
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2013
 
Total profit for all segments
  $ 11,289     $ 7,205     $ 7,125  
Elimination of intersegment profit
    (136 )     (678 )     1,159  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (61 )     (13 )     (19 )
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 11,092     $ 6,514     $ 8,265  
                         

 
 

 


Astec Industries, Inc.
Backlog by Segment
  2013
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)


   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Total
 
Q2 Backlog
    $ 99,605       $ 88,706       $ 52,312       $ 240,623  
Q3 Backlog
    114,138       69,583       44,816       228,537  
Q4 Backlog
    137,119       105,022       48,101       290,242