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Exhibit 99.1

Libbey Inc.
300 Madison Ave
P.O. Box 10060
Toledo, OH 43699
 
 
NEWS RELEASE

INVESTOR CONTACT:
 
MEDIA CONTACT:    
Kenneth Boerger
 
Lisa Fell
Vice President and Treasurer
 
Director of Corporate Communications
(419) 325-2279
 
(419) 325-2001
ken.boerger@libbey.com
 
lfell@libbey.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2014         


LIBBEY INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS

   
Weather and higher input costs negatively impact first quarter results; Recently completed debt refinancing expected to reduce annual interest expense by more than $10 million


TOLEDO, OHIO, MAY 1, 2014--Libbey Inc. (NYSE MKT: LBY) today reported results for the first quarter-ended March 31, 2014.

First Quarter Financial Highlights

Sales for the first quarter were $181.6 million, compared to $183.5 million for the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of 1.0 percent (a decrease of 1.2 percent excluding currency fluctuation).

Gross profit for the first quarter was $32.3 million, compared to $42.2 million for the first quarter of 2013.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) (see Table 2) for the quarter was $20.1 million, compared to $26.2 million in the prior-year quarter.

Working capital was 22.9 percent of net sales, which was a record low for any first quarter in Company history.

“First quarter revenues were negatively impacted by the severe weather in much of the United States in January and February; however, we saw improving trends during March. Higher energy costs, both in natural gas and electricity, packaging price increases and currency fluctuation, largely in the Americas, provided headwinds during the quarter. Our efforts over the last two years have strengthened our cost position considerably, and we are now focused on maintaining our hard-won margin increases and profitably growing our business," said Stephanie A. Streeter, chief executive officer of Libbey Inc. Streeter continued, "We look forward to a stronger sales environment in the remaining three quarters of 2014 and the opportunity to better leverage our global capabilities."

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First Quarter Segment Sales and Operational Review

Sales in the Americas segment were $121.9 million, compared to $123.5 million in the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of 1.3 percent. This was comprised of a 1.0 percent decrease in sales in our foodservice channel, a decrease of 8.1 percent in retail and an 8.2 percent increase in the business-to-business channel.

Sales in the EMEA segment increased 0.5 percent (a decrease of 3.1 percent excluding currency impact) to $34.4 million, compared to $34.2 million in the first quarter of 2013.

Sales in U.S. Sourcing were $17.7 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $17.5 million in the prior-year quarter, as sales of World Tableware and Syracuse China flatware and dinnerware increased 1.4 percent.

Sales in Other were $7.5 million, compared to $8.2 million in the prior-year quarter. This decrease was the result of an 8.4 percent decrease in sales (10.4 percent excluding currency impact) in the Asia Pacific region.
 
Earnings before interest and income taxes (EBIT) were $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $11.1 million for the first quarter of 2013.

Adjusted EBITDA of $20.1 million (see Table 2) was $6.1 million less than the $26.2 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The primary factors contributing to the change in adjusted EBITDA from the prior-year quarter include higher input costs for natural gas, packaging and electricity of $4.0 million, weather related factors of $1.3 million and nearly $2.0 million in currency impacts, primarily in Mexico, partially offset by the realization of savings of approximately $1 million from the recently completed North American capacity realignment.

Interest expense decreased by $0.7 million to $7.7 million, compared to $8.4 million in the year-ago period, primarily driven by lower debt.

Our effective tax rate was 25.8 percent for the quarter-ended March 31, 2014, compared to 25.0 percent for the quarter-ended March 31, 2013.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Libbey reported that it had available capacity of $75.5 million under its ABL credit facility as of March 31, 2014, with no loans currently outstanding. The Company also had cash on hand of $24.5 million at March 31, 2014.

As of March 31, 2014, working capital, defined as inventories and accounts receivable less accounts payable, was $187.1 million, compared to $196.4 million at March 31, 2013. Working capital decreased $9.3 million compared to the prior year, as the result of higher accounts payable partially offset by higher inventories.

Sherry Buck, chief financial officer, added, "While we were impacted by weather and higher input costs in the quarter, we have a strong foundation to further increase our adjusted EBITDA margins in 2014 as we realize the benefits of our North American capacity realignment. In addition, we will begin to realize lower interest expense going forward as a result of the new $440 million senior secured credit facility, which, based on the initial interest rates, is expected to generate over $10 million in annual interest expense savings."

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Webcast Information

Libbey will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet and is accessible from the Investor Relations' section of www.libbey.com. To listen to the call, please go to the website at least 10 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software. A replay will be available for 14 days after the conclusion of the call.

About Libbey Inc.

Based in Toledo, Ohio, since 1888, we believe Libbey Inc. is the largest manufacturer of glass tableware in the western hemisphere and one of the largest glass tableware manufacturers in the world. It supplies products to foodservice, retail, industrial and business-to-business customers in over 100 countries, and it is the leading manufacturer of tabletop products for the U.S. foodservice industry.

Libbey operates glass tableware manufacturing plants in the United States in Louisiana and Ohio as well as in Mexico, China, Portugal and the Netherlands. Its Crisa subsidiary, located in Monterrey, Mexico, is a leading producer of glass tableware in Mexico and Latin America. Its subsidiary located in Leerdam, Netherlands, is among the world leaders in producing and selling glass stemware to retail, foodservice and industrial clients. Its Crisal subsidiary, located in Portugal, provides an expanded presence in Europe. Its Syracuse China subsidiary designs and distributes an extensive line of high-quality ceramic dinnerware, principally for foodservice establishments in the United States. Its World Tableware subsidiary imports and sells a full-line of metal flatware and hollowware and an assortment of ceramic dinnerware and other tabletop items principally for foodservice establishments in the United States. In 2013, Libbey Inc.'s net sales totaled $818.8 million.

This press release includes forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements reflect only the Company's best assessment at this time and are indicated by words or phrases such as "goal," "expects," " believes," "will," "estimates," "anticipates," or similar phrases. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from these statements, and that investors should not place undue reliance on such statements. These forward-looking statements may be affected by the risks and uncertainties in the Company's business. This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 12, 2014. Important factors potentially affecting performance include but are not limited to risks related to our ability to borrow under our ABL credit agreement; increased competition from foreign suppliers endeavoring to sell glass tableware in the United States and Mexico; the impact of lower duties for imported products; global economic conditions and the related impact on consumer spending levels; major slowdowns in the retail, travel or entertainment industries in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Western Europe and Asia, caused by terrorist attacks or otherwise; significant increases in per-unit costs for natural gas, electricity, freight, corrugated packaging, and other purchased materials; high levels of indebtedness; high interest rates that increase the Company's borrowing costs or volatility in the financial markets that could constrain liquidity and credit availability; protracted work stoppages related to collective bargaining agreements; increases in expense associated with higher medical costs, increased pension expense associated with lower returns on pension investments and increased pension obligations; devaluations and other major currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar and the Euro that could reduce the cost competitiveness of the Company's products compared to foreign competition; the effect of high inflation in Mexico and exchange rate changes to the value of the Mexican peso and the earnings and cash flow of Libbey Mexico, expressed under U.S. GAAP; the inability to achieve savings and profit improvements at targeted levels in the Company's operations or within the intended time periods; and whether the Company completes any significant acquisition and whether such acquisitions can operate profitably. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release.

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Libbey Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(unaudited)

 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
181,581

 
$
183,476

Freight billed to customers
814

 
752

Total revenues
182,395

 
184,228

Cost of sales (1)
150,056

 
141,996

Gross profit
32,339

 
42,232

Selling, general and administrative expenses
28,878

 
26,397

Special charges (1)

 
4,314

Income from operations
3,461

 
11,521

Other expense
(322
)
 
(435
)
Earnings before interest and income taxes
3,139

 
11,086

Interest expense
7,701

 
8,435

(Loss) income before income taxes
(4,562
)
 
2,651

(Benefit) provision for income taxes (1)
(1,178
)
 
662

Net (loss) income
$
(3,384
)
 
$
1,989

 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.09

Diluted
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.09

 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
Outstanding
21,523

 
21,115

Diluted
21,523

 
21,594


(1) Refer to Table 1 for Special Items detail.






 
 
 
 







Libbey Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
24,473

 
$
42,208

Accounts receivable — net
87,046

 
94,549

Inventories — net
174,179

 
163,121

Other current assets
31,899

 
24,838

Total current assets
317,597

 
324,716

 
 
 
 
Pension asset
34,147

 
33,615

Goodwill and purchased intangibles — net
186,430

 
186,704

Property, plant and equipment — net
264,618

 
265,662

Other assets
18,868

 
19,293

Total assets
$
821,660

 
$
829,990

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
74,099

 
$
79,620

Accrued liabilities
73,695

 
73,821

Pension liability (current portion)
3,161

 
3,161

Non-pension postretirement benefits (current portion)
4,758

 
4,758

Other current liabilities
1,644

 
1,374

Long-term debt due within one year
5,351

 
5,391

Total current liabilities
162,708

 
168,125

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
406,808

 
406,512

Pension liability
40,254

 
40,033

Non-pension postretirement benefits
58,822

 
59,065

Other liabilities
23,402

 
25,446

Total liabilities
691,994

 
699,181

 
 
 
 
Common stock and capital in excess of par value
324,922

 
323,580

Retained deficit
(122,995
)
 
(119,611
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(72,261
)
 
(73,160
)
Total shareholders’ equity
129,666

 
130,809

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
821,660

 
$
829,990





Libbey Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
$
(3,384
)
 
$
1,989

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
10,676

 
10,774

(Gain) loss on asset sales and disposals
(4
)
 
2

Change in accounts receivable
3,082

 
(6,043
)
Change in inventories
(11,195
)
 
(10,635
)
Change in accounts payable
(5,315
)
 
(7,745
)
Accrued interest and amortization of finance fees
7,256

 
8,131

Pension & non-pension postretirement benefits
1,372

 
3,700

Restructuring
(243
)
 
4,314

Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses
(12,369
)
 
(15,792
)
Income taxes
(3,153
)
 
(1,626
)
Share-based compensation expense
1,003

 
824

Other operating activities
(95
)
 
(573
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(12,369
)
 
(12,680
)
 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(9,901
)
 
(8,882
)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery
4,346

 

Proceeds from asset sales and other
4

 
4

Net cash used in investing activities
(5,551
)
 
(8,878
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Other repayments
(50
)
 
(59
)
Stock options exercised
336

 
537

Net cash provided by financing activities
286

 
478

 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash
(101
)
 
(179
)
Decrease in cash
(17,735
)
 
(21,259
)
 
 
 
 
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period
42,208

 
67,208

Cash & cash equivalents at end of period
$
24,473

 
$
45,949





 
 
 
 





In accordance with the SEC’s Regulation G, tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 provide non-GAAP measures used in this earnings release and a reconciliation to the most closely related Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP) measure. Libbey believes that providing supplemental non-GAAP financial information is useful to investors in understanding Libbey's core business and trends. In addition, it is the basis on which Libbey's management assesses performance. Although Libbey believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented enhance investors' understanding of Libbey's business and performance, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.
Table 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of "As Reported" Results to "As Adjusted" Results - Quarter
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
As Reported
 
Special Items
 
As Adjusted
 
As Reported
 
Special Items
 
As Adjusted
Net sales
 
$
181,581

 
$

 
$
181,581

 
$
183,476

 
$

 
$
183,476

Freight billed to customers
 
814

 

 
814

 
752

 

 
752

Total revenues
 
182,395

 

 
182,395

 
184,228

 

 
184,228

Cost of sales
 
150,056

 
6,291

 
143,765

 
141,996

 
566

 
141,430

Gross profit
 
32,339

 
(6,291
)
 
38,630

 
42,232

 
(566
)
 
42,798

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
28,878

 

 
28,878

 
26,397

 

 
26,397

Special charges
 

 

 

 
4,314

 
4,314

 

Income from operations
 
3,461

 
(6,291
)
 
9,752

 
11,521

 
(4,880
)
 
16,401

Other expense
 
(322
)
 

 
(322
)
 
(435
)
 

 
(435
)
Earnings before interest and income taxes
 
3,139

 
(6,291
)
 
9,430

 
11,086

 
(4,880
)
 
15,966

Interest expense
 
7,701

 

 
7,701

 
8,435

 

 
8,435

(Loss) income before income taxes
 
(4,562
)
 
(6,291
)
 
1,729

 
2,651

 
(4,880
)
 
7,531

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 
(1,178
)
 
(341
)
 
(837
)
 
662

 
(837
)
 
1,499

Net (loss) income
 
$
(3,384
)
 
$
(5,950
)
 
$
2,566

 
$
1,989

 
$
(4,043
)
 
$
6,032

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.28
)
 
$
0.12

 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
0.29

Diluted
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.28
)
 
$
0.12

 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
0.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
21,523

 
 
 
21,523

 
21,115

 
 
 
21,115

Diluted
 
21,523

 
 
 
21,941

 
21,594

 
 
 
21,594


 
 
Three months ended March 31, 2014
 
Three months ended March 31, 2013
Special Items Detail - (Income) Expense:
 
Restructuring Charges (1)
 
Furnace Malfunction(2)
 
Total Special Items
 
Restructuring Charges (1)
 
Total Special Items
Cost of sales
 
$
985

 
$
5,306

 
$
6,291

 
$
566

 
$
566

Special charges
 

 

 

 
4,314

 
4,314

Income taxes
 
(296
)
 
(45
)
 
(341
)
 
(837
)
 
(837
)
Total Special Items
 
$
689

 
$
5,261

 
$
5,950

 
$
4,043

 
$
4,043


(1) Restructuring charges relate to discontinuing production of certain glassware in North America and reducing manufacturing capacity at our Shreveport, Louisiana, facility.
(2) Furnace malfunction relates to loss of production at our Toledo, Ohio, manufacturing facility.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Table 2
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Adjusted EBITDA
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Reported net (loss) income
 
$
(3,384
)
 
$
1,989

Add:
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
7,701

 
8,435

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 
(1,178
)
 
662

Depreciation and amortization
 
10,676

 
10,774

EBITDA
 
13,815

 
21,860

Add: Special items before interest and taxes
 
6,291

 
4,880

Less: Depreciation expense included in special items and
     also in depreciation and amortization above
 

 
(566
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
20,106

 
$
26,174



Table 3
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash used in operating activities
 
$
(12,369
)
 
$
(12,680
)
Capital expenditures
 
(9,901
)
 
(8,882
)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery
 
4,346

 

Proceeds from asset sales and other
 
4

 
4

Free Cash Flow
 
$
(17,920
)
 
$
(21,558
)


Table 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Working Capital
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
March 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2013
Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
$
87,046

 
$
86,264

 
$
94,549

Inventories
 
174,179

 
167,374

 
163,121

Less: Accounts payable
 
74,099

 
57,259

 
79,620

Less: Receivable on furnace malfunction insurance claim
 

 

 
5,000

Working Capital
 
$
187,126

 
$
196,379

 
$
173,050





Table 5
 
 
 
 
Summary Business Segment Information
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
Americas (1)
 
$
121,925

 
$
123,535

EMEA (2)
 
34,398

 
34,242

U.S. Sourcing (3)
 
17,734

 
17,484

Other (4)
 
7,524

 
8,215

Consolidated
 
$
181,581

 
$
183,476

 
 
 
 
 
Segment Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (Segment EBIT) (5) :
 
 
Americas (1)
 
$
14,989

 
$
18,802

EMEA (2)
 
253

 
(1,362
)
U.S. Sourcing (3)
 
868

 
1,541

Other (4)
 
445

 
2,285

Segment EBIT
 
$
16,555

 
$
21,266

 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net (Loss) Income:
 
 
 
 
Segment EBIT
 
$
16,555

 
$
21,266

Retained corporate costs (6)
 
(7,125
)
 
(5,300
)
Consolidated Adjusted EBIT
 
9,430

 
15,966

Furnace malfunction
 
(5,306
)
 

Restructuring charges
 
(985
)
 
(4,880
)
Special items before interest and taxes
 
(6,291
)
 
(4,880
)
Interest expense
 
(7,701
)
 
(8,435
)
Income taxes
 
1,178

 
(662
)
Net (loss) income
 
$
(3,384
)
 
$
1,989

 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation & Amortization:
 
 
 
 
Americas (1)
 
$
5,959

 
$
6,528

EMEA (2)
 
2,626

 
2,486

U.S. Sourcing (3)
 
7

 
9

Other (4)
 
1,644

 
1,374

Corporate
 
440

 
377

Consolidated
 
$
10,676

 
$
10,774


(1) Americas—includes worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in North and South America.
(2) EMEA—includes worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having and end market destination in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
(3) U.S. Sourcing—includes U.S. sales of sourced ceramic dinnerware, metal tableware, hollowware, and serveware.
(4) Other—includes worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Asia Pacific.
(5) Segment EBIT represents earnings before interest and taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items we consider not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs and other allocations that are not considered by management when evaluating performance.
(6) Retained corporate costs includes certain headquarter, administrative and facility costs, and other costs that are not allocable to the reporting segments.



Table 6
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Adjusted EBITDA and Debt Net of Cash to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last twelve months ending
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Reported net income
 
$
23,086

 
$
28,459

Add:
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
31,272

 
32,006

Provision for income taxes
 
11,401

 
13,241

Depreciation and amortization
 
43,871

 
43,969

EBITDA
 
109,630

 
117,675

Add: Special items before interest and taxes
 
19,670

 
18,259

Less: Depreciation expense included in special items and
     also in depreciation and amortization above
 
(967
)
 
(1,533
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
128,333

 
$
134,401

 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
$
412,159

 
$
411,903

Less: Carrying value adjustment on debt related to the Interest Rate Agreement
(965
)
 
(1,324
)
Gross debt
 
413,124

 
413,227

Cash
 
24,473

 
42,208

Debt net of cash
 
$
388,651

 
$
371,019

 
 
 
 
 
Debt net of cash to Adjusted EBITDA ratio
 
3.0 x

 
2.8 x