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Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

 

CONTACTS:   Dennis M. Oates      Michael D. Bornak      June Filingeri
  Chairman,      VP Finance, CFO      President
  President and CEO      and Treasurer      Comm-Partners LLC
  (412) 257-7609      (412) 257-7606      (203) 972-0186

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UNIVERSAL STAINLESS POSTS SOLID THIRD QUARTER 2014 RESULTS

 

    Net Sales of $53.6 Million Increase 3% Sequentially and 11% from 2013 Third Quarter

 

    Gross Margin at Two-Year High of 16.1% of Sales; Operating Income is $3.1 Million

 

    Net Income Totals $1.4 Million, or $0.20 per Diluted Share

 

    Third Quarter 2014 Backlog 52% Higher than Third Quarter 2013

BRIDGEVILLE, PA, October 29, 2014 – Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAP) today reported that net sales for the third quarter of 2014 were $53.6 million, an increase of 3% from the second quarter of 2014, and 11% higher than the third quarter of 2013. For the first nine months of 2014, net sales increased 9% to $152.6 million compared with net sales of $140.5 million in the same period of 2013, with premium alloy products accounting for 7% of total net sales.

Third quarter 2014 net sales were led by the aerospace market which grew by 6% sequentially over the second quarter of 2014 and by 11% over the third quarter of 2013. Aerospace represented 60% of total net sales. Compared to the third quarter of 2013, the Company’s sales increased to all of its end markets with the exception of power generation. With a strong pick-up in order entry in September, the Company’s backlog (before surcharges) was $61 million at the end of the third quarter of 2014, remaining level with the end of the 2014 second quarter, but 52% higher than at the end of the third quarter of 2013.

The Company’s gross margin for the third quarter of 2014 was $8.6 million, or 16.1% of sales, which is essentially the same as the second quarter of 2014, but substantially higher than the third quarter of 2013 when the gross margin was $2.4 million, or 5.0% of net sales. The improvement in the Company’s third quarter 2014 gross margin compared to the same prior year period is primarily attributable to an improved product mix, management’s initiatives to improve yields and lower scrap rates, and higher manufacturing activity.

Operating income for the third quarter of 2014 was $3.1 million, or almost equal with the second quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2013, the Company posted an operating loss of $2.0 million. Third quarter 2014 operating income included approximately $0.2 million in selling, general and administrative expenses related to placement fees as management continues to strengthen the organization for future growth.

The Company reported net income of $1.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014, which matches the $1.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, reported in the second quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share.

Net income for the first nine months of 2014 increased to $2.3 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2013. Included in the results for the first nine months of 2014 were state tax charges, which were primarily non-cash, of approximately $0.9 million that negatively impacted earnings per share by $0.12.

 

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For the third quarter of 2014, the Company generated cash from operations of $3.8 million. At September 30, 2014, total debt was $91.1 million, or approximately the same level as the end of the second quarter of 2014. Debt to total capitalization was 31.2% at the end of the 2014 third quarter.

Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Oates commented: “Third quarter sales increased 3% sequentially reaching their highest level in two years and overcoming normal seasonal slowness. Our initiatives to manage product mix and improve yields were major positive contributors in maintaining a two-year-high gross profit margin of 16.1%. Overall order entry remains solid with September marking the second highest monthly level since early 2012.

“Overall, market conditions have been stronger this year than in 2013 and we are well positioned to participate in future growth. We are monitoring any short-term impacts from recent volatile global issues and the decline in commodity prices, although the outlook for the end markets we target, especially aerospace, continues to be positive. Additionally, our latest discussions with customers indicate that their optimism for further improvement in 2015 remains unchanged.”

Webcast

The Company has scheduled a conference call for today, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss third quarter 2014 results. A simultaneous webcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.univstainless.com, and thereafter archived on the website through the end of the fourth quarter of 2014.

About Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steels, including stainless steel, nickel alloys, tool steel and certain other alloyed steels. The Company’s products are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Established in 1994, the Company, with its experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce, stands committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible. More information is available at www.univstainless.com.

Forward-Looking Information Safe Harbor

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made  pursuant to the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, the concentrated nature of the Company’s customer base to date and the Company’s dependence on its significant customers; the receipt, pricing and timing of future customer orders; changes in product mix; the limited number of raw material and energy suppliers and significant fluctuations that may occur in raw material and energy prices; risks related to property, plant and equipment, including the Company’s reliance on the continuing operation of critical manufacturing equipment; risks associated with labor matters; the Company’s ongoing requirement for continued compliance with laws and regulations, including applicable safety and environmental regulations; the ultimate outcome of the Company’s current and future litigation and matters; risks related to acquisitions that the Company may make; and the impact of various economic, credit and market risk uncertainties. Many of these factors are not within the Company’s control and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results in  future periods to be materially different from any future performance suggested herein. Any unfavorable change in the foregoing or other factors could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, the Company operates in an industry sector where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond the Company’s control. Certain of these risks and other risks are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the last 12 months, copies of which are available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the Company.

 

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- TABLES FOLLOW -

 

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UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Information)

(Unaudited)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net Sales

        

Stainless steel

   $ 41,561     $ 38,133     $ 120,233     $ 105,803  

High-strength low alloy steel

     4,541       4,373       11,787       14,831  

Tool steel

     4,254       3,849       11,315       13,951  

High-temperature alloy steel

     1,555       1,168       4,570       3,243  

Conversion services and other sales

     1,715       937       4,697       2,654  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     53,626       48,460       152,602       140,482  

Cost of products sold

     44,983       46,022       129,489       128,090  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin

     8,643       2,438       23,113       12,392  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     5,520       4,467       15,317       13,815  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     3,123       (2,029     7,796       (1,423

Interest expense

     (789     (636     (2,370     (1,967

Deferred financing amortization

     (160     (116     (484     (311

Other (expense) income, net

     (4     418       (1     481  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     2,170       (2,363     4,941       (3,220

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     775       (652     2,596       (2,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,395     $ (1,711   $ 2,345     $ (1,193
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share - Basic

   $ 0.20     $ (0.25   $ 0.33     $ (0.17
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted *

   $ 0.20     $ (0.25   $ 0.33     $ (0.17
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

        

Basic

     7,039,823       6,960,967       7,028,658       6,943,208  

Diluted

     7,539,291       6,960,967       7,114,121       6,943,208  

 

* The three months ended September 30, 2014 diluted earnings per common share has been adjusted for interest expense on convertible notes.

 

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MARKET SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  

Net Sales

           

Service centers

   $ 36,897      $ 30,748      $ 100,659      $ 92,360  

Forgers

     6,257        4,688        19,719        15,750  

Rerollers

     5,405        8,577        16,257        19,657  

Original equipment manufacturers

     3,352        3,510        11,270        10,061  

Conversion services and other sales

     1,715        937        4,697        2,654  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 53,626      $ 48,460      $ 152,602      $ 140,482  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Tons shipped

     10,216        9,843        29,461        28,027  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
MELT TYPE INFORMATION   
     Three months ended
September 30,
     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  

Net Sales

           

Specialty alloys

   $ 48,608      $ 43,808      $ 137,648      $ 130,027  

Premium alloys *

     3,303        3,715        10,257        7,801  

Conversion services and other sales

     1,715        937        4,697        2,654  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 53,626      $ 48,460      $ 152,602      $ 140,482  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
END MARKET INFORMATION **   
     Three months ended
September 30,
     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  

Net Sales

           

Aerospace

   $ 31,972      $ 28,723      $ 88,869      $ 79,448  

Power generation

     5,710        6,378        17,677        16,668  

Oil & gas

     5,121        5,045        14,776        15,821  

Heavy equipment

     4,672        4,167        12,328        15,201  

General industrial, conversion services and other sales

     6,151        4,147        18,952        13,344  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 53,626      $ 48,460      $ 152,602      $ 140,482  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Premium alloys represent all vacuum induction melted (VIM) products.
** The majority of our products are sold to service centers/processors rather than the ultimate end market customers. The end market information in this press release is our estimate based upon our knowledge of our customers and the grade of material sold to them, that they will in-turn sell to the ultimate end market customer.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     September 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013
 

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 705      $ 307  

Accounts receivable, net

     33,526        21,447  

Inventory, net

     93,871        82,593  

Deferred income taxes

     6,843        13,042  

Other current assets

     3,098        3,906  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     138,043        121,295  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     198,487        203,590  

Goodwill

     20,268        20,268  

Other long-term assets

     2,087        2,771  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 358,885      $ 347,924  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

     

Accounts payable

   $ 20,829      $ 14,288  

Accrued employment costs

     5,707        3,430  

Current portion of long-term debt

     3,000        3,000  

Other current liabilities

     1,048        1,023  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     30,584        21,741  

Long-term debt

     88,091        86,796  

Deferred income taxes

     38,643        42,532  

Other long-term liabilities

     312        397  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     157,630        151,466  

Stockholders’ equity

     201,255        196,458  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 358,885      $ 347,924  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013  

Operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,345     $ (1,193

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     13,026       12,174  

Deferred income tax

     2,310       (2,737

Share-based compensation expense

     1,564       1,363  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     (12,079     (4,712

Inventory, net

     (12,440     12,212  

Accounts payable

     6,541       1,435  

Accrued employment costs

     2,277       (1,378

Income taxes

     246       552  

Other, net

     482       4,252  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,272       21,968  

Investing activity:

    

Capital expenditures

     (6,077     (10,351
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activity

     (6,077     (10,351

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit facility

     82,416       63,328  

Payments on revolving credit facility

     (78,871     (74,720

Payments on term loan facility

     (2,250     (750

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

     908       809  

Payment of deferred financing costs

     —          (487

Purchase of treasury stock

     —          (38
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     2,203       (11,858
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     398       (241

Cash at beginning of period

     307       321  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

   $ 705     $ 80  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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