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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

TECNOGLASS ANNOUNCES 2014 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

INCREASES 2014 ADJUSTED EBITDA FORECAST

 

Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, May 19 at 9:00 am ET

  

First Quarter 2014 Overview

 

Consolidated revenues rose 20.7% to $47.8 million from $39.6 million in Q1 2013 primarily due to strong growth in U.S. sales.

 

Operating income increased 60% to $7.9 million from $4.9 million in Q1 2013.

 

Net income (excluding non-cash, non-operating loss) was $4.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in Q1 2013.

 

Adjusted EBITDA of $11.1 million, a 49% increase from $7.4 million in Q1 2013.

 

At March 31, 2014:

oCash and cash equivalents of $20.3 million, excluding restricted cash of $3.6 million

oWorking capital of $53.0 million

oBacklog of $140 million

   

Barranquilla, Colombia – May 16, 2014 – Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS; OTCBB: TGLSW) (“Tecnoglass” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global residential and commercial construction industries, today announced financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2014.

 

José M. Daes, Chief Executive Officer of Tecnoglass, commented, “We began 2014 with strong sales growth, improved income, and higher Adjusted EBITDA. Our growth in Q1 2014 was driven by a significant increase in U.S. sales, which comprised over 45% of our total Q1 revenues. We have expanded outside of our traditional base in South Florida, and are now selling in cities including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, San Francisco, and New York.

 

“We have realized a number of benefits since becoming public in December 2013. Our bonding capacity has more than tripled to $200 million, allowing us to bid on larger projects around the world. This ability is evidenced in our backlog, which increased by more than $20 million during Q1 2014 to $140 million. Our balance sheet has been strengthened and our overall industry profile has been elevated. We expect to continue to benefit from the meaningful manufacturing and delivery cost advantages afforded by our location in Barranquilla, Colombia. In 2013, we completed a $29 million capital investment program that upgraded our facilities and our machinery, and significantly expanded our manufacturing capacity.”

 

Mr. Daes concluded, “Our business development efforts continue in earnest. We remain optimistic about our business and in our ability to meet anticipated growing global demand, all while providing the highest level of quality and customer service.”

 

 
 

 

First Quarter 2014 Results

 

Consolidated revenues for Q1 2014 rose 20.7% to $47.8 million from $39.6 million in Q1 2013. The majority of the increase was due to a $9.4 million rise in sales to the U.S. market as the Company continues to expand outside of its historical base in South Florida.

 

Gross profit rose to $14.6 million, or 30.5% of revenues, from $11.9 million, or 30.1% of revenues, in Q1 2013.

 

Selling and administrative expenses in Q1 2014 declined to $6.7 million, or 14.1% of revenues, from $7.0 million, or 17.6% in Q1 2013, reflecting a decline in sales commissions resulting from new sales arrangements in key markets, partially offset by modest increases in personnel costs driven by growth, significant public company expenses, and favorable exchange rates used in translating expenses to U.S. dollars.

 

Operating income rose 60% to $7.9 million from $4.9 million in the same period last year. As a percentage of consolidated revenues, operating income increased to 17% from 12% in Q1 2013, reflecting the operating leverage inherent in the Company’s business.

 

Net loss for Q1 2014 was $4.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in Q1 2013. Net income in Q1 2014 was impacted by an extraordinary non-cash, non-operating loss of $8.9 million as a result of the increase in the fair value of the warrant liability in Q1 2014 relative to its fair value at December 31, 2013. There was no comparable warrant liability in Q1 2013 since the Company only accrued the derivative obligation as a result of the merger which closed on December 20, 2013. The fair value of the warrants liability changes in response to market factors not directly controlled by the Company such as the market price of the Company’s shares and the volatility index of comparable companies.

 

Excluding the $8.9 million extraordinary loss for the warrants liability, net income for Q1 2014 was $4.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share.

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $11.1 million, a 49% increase from $7.4 million in Q1 2013.

  

Backlog

 

Consolidated backlog stood at $140 million at March 31, 2014 compared to $120 million at December 31, 2013. Backlog consists primarily of contract sales for projects that can last up to several years until completion. Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenues or prospects, as a significant portion of Tecnoglass’s revenues are derived from non-contract, standard sales.

 

2014 Forecast

 

Based on current business conditions, including forecasted growth in key markets, particularly the United States, Tecnoglass has increased its previously disclosed forecast for Adjusted EBITDA to approximately $46.0 million from approximately $42.2 million. Revenue, net income, and net income without the extraordinary effects of the warrant liability for 2014 are expected to approximate $205.7 million, $8.0 million, and $16.8 million, respectively.

 

 
 

 

Conference Call

  

Management will host a conference call on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 9:00 am ET to discuss these results and other matters. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing:

 

·(877) 423-9829 (Domestic)
·(201) 493-6749 (International)

 

The conference call will also be broadcast live via the Investor Information sector of Tecnoglass’s website at www.tecnoglass.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived on the website for approximately 90 days.

  

About Tecnoglass

 

Tecnoglass is a leading manufacturer of hi-spec, architectural glass and windows for the global residential and commercial construction industries. Headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tecnoglass operates out of a 1.2 million square foot vertically-integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing complex that provides easy access to the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Tecnoglass sells to more than 800 customers in North, Central and South America, with the United States accounting for approximately 36% of Company revenues in 2013. Tecnoglass’s tailored, high-end products are found on some of the world’s most distinctive properties, including the El Dorado Airport (Bogota), Imbanaco Medical Center (Cali), Trump Plaza (Panama), Trump Tower (Miami), and The Woodlands (Houston). For more information, please visit www.tecnoglass.com

  

Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding future financial performance, future growth and future acquisitions. These statements are based on Tecnoglass’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Tecnoglass’ business. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies are indicated from time to time in Tecnoglass’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Further, investors should keep in mind that Tecnoglass’ financial results in any particular period may not be indicative of future results. Tecnoglass is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

 

Contacts:

The Equity Group Inc.

Devin Sullivan, Senior Vice President

212-836-9608

dsullivan@equityny.com

 

Thomas Mei, Associate

212- 836-9614

tmei@equityny.com

 

 
 

 

Tecnoglass Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Operating revenues  $47,841   $39,631 
Cost of sales   33,245    27,718 
Gross profit   14,596    11,913 
           
Operating expenses:          
Operating expenses, net   6,739    6,991 
           
Operating income   7,857    4,922 
           
Loss on change in fair value of warrant liability   (8,880)   - 
Non-operating revenues   1,286    879 
Interest expense   1,973    1,669 
           
Income/ (loss)  before taxes   (1,710)   4,132 
           
Income tax provision   2,971    1,631 
Net income (loss)   (4,681)   2,501 
           
Comprehensive income:          
           
Net income (loss)   (4,681)   2,501 
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (176)   1,978 
Total comprehensive income (loss)   (4,857)   4,479 
           
Basic income (loss) per share  $(0.20)  $0.12 
           
Diluted income (loss) per share  $(0.20)  $0.12 
           
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   24,242,315    20,567,141 
           
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   24,242,315    20,567,141 

 

 
 

 

Tecnoglass Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $20,268   $2,866 
Restricted cash   3,564    3,633 
Due from transfer agent   -    15,908 
Subscription receivable   -    6,611 
Trade accounts receivable, net   69,927    59,010 
Due from related parties   18,993    19,058 
Inventories   23,696    24,181 
Other current assets   38,761    29,303 
Total current assets   175,209    160,570 
           
Long term assets:          
Property, plant and equipment, net   84,937    87,382 
Other long term assets   257    262 
Total long term assets   85,194    87,644 
Total assets  $260,403   $248,214 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Short-term debt and current portion of long term debt  $38,579   $29,720 
Note payable to shareholder   80    80 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   34,014    37,682 
Current portion of customer advances on uncompleted contracts   33,068    28,470 
Other current liabilities   16,504    12,545 
Total current liabilities   122,245    108,497 
           
Long term liabilities:          
Warrant liability   27,160    18,280 
Customer advances on uncompleted contracts   5,140    8,220 
Long term debt   44,595    48,097 
Total liabilities   199,140    183,094 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
Shareholders' equity          
Preferred shares, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014   -    - 
Ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 24,310,363 and 24,214,670 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively   2    2 
Legal Reserves   1,367    1,367 
Additional paid-in capital   41,693    40,693 
Retained earnings   13,807    18,488 
Cumulative Translation Adjustment   4,394    4,570 
Total shareholders’ equity   61,263    65,120 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $260,403   $248,214 

 

 
 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

 

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management believes Adjusted EBITDA, in addition to operating profit, net income and other GAAP measures, is useful to investors to evaluate the Company’s results because it excludes certain items that are not directly related to the Company’s core operating performance. Investors should recognize that Adjusted EBITDA might not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies. This measure should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure in accordance with SEC Regulation G follows:

 

   Adjusted
EBITDA
   Depreciation   Adjusted
EBIT
   Warrants
Liability
   Interest
Expense
  

Tax

Provision

   Net
Income
   Net
Income
w/o
Warrants
 
Q1 2013   7,436    1,635    5,801    -0-    1,669    1,631    2,501    2,501 
Q1 2014   11,095    1,952    9,143    (8,880)   1,973    2,971    (4,681)   4,199 
2014 F   46,000    9,300    36,700    (8,900)   9,000    10,800    8,000    16,800