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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, FEBRUARY 27, 2015     


LIBBEY INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2014
NET SALES ON CONTINUED STRONG REVENUE GROWTH
 
Fourth quarter sales increased 4.7 percent, compared to the fourth quarter of 2013,
and were the highest fourth quarter sales in Company history


TOLEDO, OHIO, FEBRUARY 27, 2015--Libbey Inc. (NYSE MKT: LBY) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2014.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

Sales for the fourth quarter were $231.4 million, compared to $221.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 4.7 percent (7.1 percent excluding currency fluctuation).

Net income for the fourth quarter was $19.8 million, compared to $9.3 million in the prior-year fourth quarter. Adjusted net income (see Table 1) for the fourth quarter was $11.9 million, compared to the $12.8 million adjusted net income recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) (see Table 3) for the quarter was $30.7 million, compared to $37.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $30.7 million was at the high end of the Company's previous guidance of $29.0 million to $31.0 million.

Own the Moment strategic foundation announced at 2015 Investor Day is driven by a balanced capital allocation strategy, including an $0.11 per share quarterly dividend, repurchases of up to 1.5 million shares and reinvestment in the business.


"For the third consecutive quarter, we were able to defend and grow our market share in an extremely competitive market, as sales grew in each of our segments, excluding currency impacts. Adjusted EBITDA results were

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positively impacted by our North American capacity realignment and productivity improvements, but these gains were offset by the items we outlined at our Investor Day in January: costs associated with an earlier-than-planned furnace repair, strategic growth initiatives, negative sales mix, higher than expected currency impact from the weaker peso and euro and unplanned non-income tax assessments. We are pleased with our overall Company sales growth of 4.7 percent, 7.1 percent excluding currency fluctuation, during the quarter. We look forward to continuing our strong sales performance during 2015, as we leverage the investments we have made in new products, sales and marketing capabilities," said Stephanie A. Streeter, chief executive officer of Libbey Inc.
 
Fourth Quarter Segment Sales and Operational Review

Sales in the Americas segment were $165.7 million, compared to $154.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 7.5 percent (8.9 percent excluding currency impact). Contributing to the increase were a 3.2 percent increase in sales in our foodservice channel, an increase of 8.9 percent in retail and a 10.5 percent increase in the business-to-business channel.

Sales in the EMEA segment decreased 6.6 percent (an increase of 1.2 percent excluding currency impact) to $36.2 million, compared to $38.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Sales in U.S. Sourcing were $21.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $19.8 million in the prior-year quarter, as sales of World Tableware and Syracuse China flatware and dinnerware increased 6.7 percent.

Sales in Other were $8.5 million, similar to the prior-year quarter, resulting from a 0.8 percent increase in sales (1.9 percent excluding currency impact) in the Asia Pacific region.

Adjusted EBITDA was $30.7 million (see Table 3) compared to $37.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The increased sales and the realization of savings of approximately $3.6 million from the recently completed North American capacity realignment positively impacted adjusted EBITDA. However, these favorable factors were more than offset by an unfavorable sales mix, the $3.9 million impact of costs related to an earlier-than-planned furnace repair, higher input costs for natural gas and electricity of $0.9 million, $1.6 million in unplanned non-income tax assessments as well as increased selling and marketing expenses and expenses incurred in connection with other strategic growth initiatives.

Interest expense was $4.9 million, a decrease of $2.8 million, compared to $7.7 million in the year-ago period, primarily driven by lower interest rates as a result of the refinancing completed during the second quarter of 2014.

Our effective tax rate was 16.4 percent for the quarter-ended December 31, 2014, compared to 42.5 percent for the quarter-ended December 31, 2013. The effective rate in both years was generally influenced by foreign earnings with differing statutory rates, foreign withholding tax, accruals related to uncertain tax positions and other activity in jurisdictions with recorded valuation allowances.

Full-Year 2014 Financial Highlights

Sales for the full-year 2014 were $852.5 million, compared to $818.8 million for 2013, an increase of 4.1 percent (or 4.7 percent excluding currency fluctuation).

Income from operations for 2014 was $81.2 million, compared to $74.6 million in 2013.

Adjusted EBITDA (see Table 3) was $123.4 million for the full-year 2014, compared to $135.3 million for 2013.


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Full-Year 2014 Segment Sales and Operational Review

Sales in the Americas segment were $591.4 million, compared to $560.8 million in 2013, an increase of 5.4 percent (6.3 percent excluding currency fluctuation), including increases in all channels of distribution.

Sales in the EMEA segment increased 0.8 percent to $147.6 million, compared to $146.5 million in 2013.

Sales in the U.S. Sourcing segment increased 3.2 percent to $80.8 million, compared to $78.3 million in 2013.

Sales in Other were $32.7 million, compared to $33.2 million in the prior-year period. This decrease was the result of a 1.5 percent decrease in sales in the Asia Pacific region.

Interest expense for 2014 was $22.9 million, a decrease of $9.1 million, compared to $32.0 million in 2013, primarily driven by lower interest rates as a result of the refinancing completed during the second quarter of 2014.

Our effective tax rate was 63.3 percent for the full-year 2014, compared to 31.8 percent for 2013. The effective tax rate was generally influenced by foreign earnings with differing statutory rates, foreign withholding tax, accruals related to uncertain tax positions and other activity in jurisdictions with recorded valuation allowances.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Libbey reported that it had available capacity of $82.3 million under its ABL credit facility as of December 31, 2014, with no loans currently outstanding. The Company also had cash on hand of $60.0 million at December 31, 2014, including in excess of $26.0 million in the U.S.

As of December 31, 2014, working capital, defined as inventories and accounts receivable less accounts payable, was $178.4 million, compared to $216.8 million at September 30, 2014, and $173.1 million at December 31, 2013 (see Table 5). Working capital increased $5.3 million, compared to the prior year, but was reduced during the quarter by $38.4 million, as the result of the Company's focus on working capital reduction.

Sherry Buck, chief financial officer, added: "We generated a significant amount of free cash flow during the fourth quarter, as a result of working capital reductions of over $38 million and receipt of approximately $10 million in insurance proceeds related to a claim for the furnace malfunction in 2013. We also continued to realize lower interest expense during the fourth quarter, compared to the prior year, which resulted in a reduction of over $9 million of interest expense for the full year. As we look to 2015, we expect to continue our strong free cash flow performance."

Buck added, "Since the implementation of our 10b5-1 share repurchase plan on December 15, 2014, we have repurchased over 180,000 shares of stock at an average purchase price of approximately $32.92 per share. At a minimum, we would expect to repurchase all 1.5 million shares under our current authorization by year-end 2017."

Outlook for 2015

For the full-year 2015, the Company provided a performance outlook consistent with the long-term goals it disclosed at its January 23, 2015, Investor Day. For the year 2015 the company expects:

Sales growth of approximately 3 percent, 5 to 6 percent on a constant currency basis
Adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 15 percent

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Capital expenditures in the range of $55 million to $60 million
Webcast Information

Libbey will hold a conference call for investors on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard 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 7 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. Libbey supplies products to foodservice, retail, industrial and business-to-business customers in over 100 countries and 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 2014, Libbey Inc.'s net sales totaled $852.5 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 December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
231,418

 
$
221,045

Freight billed to customers
762

 
897

Total revenues
232,180

 
221,942

Cost of sales (1)
171,956

 
172,124

Gross profit
60,224

 
49,818

Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)
32,732

 
28,430

Special charges (1)

 
240

Income from operations
27,492

 
21,148

Other income (1)
1,011

 
2,737

Earnings before interest and income taxes
28,503

 
23,885

Interest expense
4,882

 
7,739

Income before income taxes
23,621

 
16,146

Provision for income taxes (1)
3,864

 
6,861

Net income
$
19,757

 
$
9,285

 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.90

 
$
0.43

Diluted
$
0.88

 
$
0.42

 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
Outstanding
21,861

 
21,429

Diluted
22,332

 
21,975


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










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

 
Year ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
852,492

 
$
818,811

Freight billed to customers
3,400

 
3,344

Total revenues
855,892

 
822,155

Cost of sales (1)
652,747

 
632,738

Gross profit
203,145

 
189,417

Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)
121,909

 
109,981

Special charges (1)

 
4,859

Income from operations
81,236

 
74,577

Loss on redemption of debt (1)
(47,191
)
 
(2,518
)
Other income (1)
2,351

 
1,647

Earnings before interest and income taxes
36,396

 
73,706

Interest expense
22,866

 
32,006

Income before income taxes
13,530

 
41,700

Provision for income taxes (1)
8,567

 
13,241

Net income
$
4,963

 
$
28,459

 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.23

 
$
1.34

Diluted
$
0.22

 
$
1.31

 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
Outstanding
21,716

 
21,217

Diluted
22,184

 
21,742


(1) Refer to Table 2 for Special Items detail.







Libbey Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
60,044

 
$
42,208

Accounts receivable — net
91,106

 
94,549

Inventories — net
169,828

 
163,121

Other current assets
27,701

 
24,838

Total current assets
348,679

 
324,716

 
 
 
 
Pension asset
848

 
33,615

Goodwill and purchased intangibles — net
181,883

 
186,704

Property, plant and equipment — net
277,978

 
265,662

Other assets
19,542

 
19,293

Total assets
$
828,930

 
$
829,990

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
82,485

 
$
79,620

Accrued liabilities
71,673

 
73,821

Pension liability (current portion)
1,488

 
3,161

Non-pension postretirement benefits (current portion)
4,800

 
4,758

Other current liabilities
8,296

 
1,374

Long-term debt due within one year
7,658

 
5,391

Total current liabilities
176,400

 
168,125

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
436,264

 
406,512

Pension liability
56,462

 
40,033

Non-pension postretirement benefits
63,301

 
59,065

Other liabilities
19,049

 
25,446

Total liabilities
751,476

 
699,181

 
 
 
 
Common stock and capital in excess of par value
331,609

 
323,580

Treasury stock
(1,060
)
 

Retained deficit
(114,648
)
 
(119,611
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(138,447
)
 
(73,160
)
Total shareholders’ equity
77,454

 
130,809

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
828,930

 
$
829,990





Libbey Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
19,757

 
$
9,285

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
9,551

 
9,799

Loss on asset sales and disposals
427

 

Change in accounts receivable
16,517

 
(2,527
)
Change in inventories
17,995

 
10,838

Change in accounts payable
5,282

 
18,189

Accrued interest and amortization of discounts and finance fees
310

 
(6,380
)
Pension & non-pension postretirement benefits
(3,299
)
 
(576
)
Restructuring

 
(646
)
Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses
(3,605
)
 
(4,455
)
Income taxes
3,310

 
4,481

Share-based compensation expense
1,537

 
1,764

Other operating activities
(655
)
 
1,485

Net cash provided by operating activities
67,127

 
41,257

 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(18,178
)
 
(19,255
)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery
(1,996
)
 

Proceeds from asset sales and other
17

 

Net cash used in investing activities
(20,157
)
 
(19,255
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings on ABL credit facility
28,300

 
8,200

Repayments on ABL credit facility
(37,200
)
 
(8,200
)
Other repayments
(547
)
 
(9,759
)
Repayments on Term Loan B
(1,100
)
 

Stock options exercised
1,690

 
277

Treasury shares purchased
(1,060
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
(9,917
)
 
(9,482
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash
(1,098
)
 
222

Increase in cash
35,955

 
12,742

 
 
 
 
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period
24,089

 
29,466

Cash & cash equivalents at end of period
$
60,044

 
$
42,208




Libbey Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Year ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,963

 
$
28,459

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
40,388

 
43,969

Loss on asset sales and disposals
674

 
514

Change in accounts receivable
(1,808
)
 
(12,674
)
Change in inventories
(10,828
)
 
(3,932
)
Change in accounts payable
7,401

 
12,190

Accrued interest and amortization of discounts and finance fees
2,039

 
1,496

Call premium on senior notes
37,348

 
1,350

Write-off of finance fees on senior notes
9,086

 
1,168

Pension & non-pension postretirement benefits
(879
)
 
7,746

Restructuring
(289
)
 
2,212

Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses
(7,222
)
 
(17,507
)
Income taxes
885

 
(1,804
)
Share-based compensation expense
5,283

 
5,063

Other operating activities
(2,857
)
 
4,479

Net cash provided by operating activities
84,184

 
72,729

 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(56,706
)
 
(49,407
)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery
2,350

 

Proceeds from asset sales and other
24

 
81

Net cash used in investing activities
(54,332
)
 
(49,326
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 

 
 

Borrowings on ABL credit facility
83,000

 
51,000

Repayments on ABL credit facility
(83,000
)
 
(51,000
)
Other repayments
(5,863
)
 
(14,270
)
Other borrowings
5,214

 
6,094

Payments on 6.875% senior notes
(405,000
)
 
(45,000
)
Proceeds from Term Loan B
438,900

 

Repayments on Term Loan B
(2,200
)
 

Call premium on senior notes
(37,348
)
 
(1,350
)
Stock options exercised
4,571

 
5,384

Debt issuance costs and other
(6,959
)
 

Treasury shares purchased
(1,060
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
(9,745
)
 
(49,142
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash
(2,271
)
 
739

Increase (decrease) in cash
17,836

 
(25,000
)
 
 
 
 
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year
42,208

 
67,208

Cash & cash equivalents at end of year
$
60,044

 
$
42,208





In accordance with the SEC’s Regulation G, tables 1 through 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 December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
As Reported
 
Special Items
 
As Adjusted
 
As Reported
 
Special Items
 
As Adjusted
Net sales
 
$
231,418

 
$

 
$
231,418

 
$
221,045

 
$

 
$
221,045

Freight billed to customers
 
762

 

 
762

 
897

 

 
897

Total revenues
 
232,180

 

 
232,180

 
221,942

 

 
221,942

Cost of sales
 
171,956

 
(10,349
)
 
182,305

 
172,124

 
3,933

 
168,191

Gross profit
 
60,224

 
10,349

 
49,875

 
49,818

 
(3,933
)
 
53,751

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
32,732

 
1,649

 
31,083

 
28,430

 
1,401

 
27,029

Special charges
 

 

 

 
240

 
240

 

Income from operations
 
27,492

 
8,700

 
18,792

 
21,148

 
(5,574
)
 
26,722

Other income (expense)
 
1,011

 
(1,317
)
 
2,328

 
2,737

 
1,844

 
893

Earnings before interest and income taxes
 
28,503

 
7,383

 
21,120

 
23,885

 
(3,730
)
 
27,615

Interest expense
 
4,882

 

 
4,882

 
7,739

 

 
7,739

Income before income taxes
 
23,621

 
7,383

 
16,238

 
16,146

 
(3,730
)
 
19,876

Provision for income taxes
 
3,864

 
(482
)
 
4,346

 
6,861

 
(196
)
 
7,057

Net income
 
$
19,757

 
$
7,865

 
$
11,892

 
$
9,285

 
$
(3,534
)
 
$
12,819

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.90

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.43

 
$
(0.17
)
 
$
0.60

Diluted
 
$
0.88

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.53

 
$
0.42

 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.58

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
21,861

 
 
 
 
 
21,429

 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
22,332

 
 
 
 
 
21,975

 
 
 
 

 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2014
Special Items Detail - (Income) Expense:
 
Furnace Malfunction (1)
 
Executive Retirement
 
Pension Settlement
 
Derivatives (2)
 
Environmental Obligation(3)
 
Total Special Items
Cost of sales
 
$
(10,664
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
315

 
$
(10,349
)
SG&A
 

 
875

 
774

 

 

 
1,649

Other (income) expense
 

 

 

 
1,317

 

 
1,317

Income taxes
 

 

 
(87
)
 
(395
)
 

 
(482
)
Total Special Items
 
$
(10,664
)
 
$
875

 
$
687

 
$
922

 
$
315

 
$
(7,865
)
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2013
Special Items Detail - (Income) Expense:
 
Restructuring Charges (4)
 
Furnace Malfunction (1)
 
Pension Settlement
 
Executive Retirement
 
Total Special Items
Cost of sales
 
$
(14
)
 
$
3,835

 
$
112

 
$

 
$
3,933

SG&A
 

 

 
665

 
736

 
1,401

Special charges
 
240

 

 

 

 
240

Other (income) expense
 

 
(1,844
)
 

 

 
(1,844
)
Income taxes
 
163

 
(115
)
 
(300
)
 
56

 
(196
)
Total Special Items
 
$
389

 
$
1,876

 
$
477

 
$
792

 
$
3,534






(1) Furnace malfunction relates to loss of production and disposal of fixed assets, net of insurance recoveries, at our Toledo, Ohio, manufacturing facility.
(2) Derivatives relate to hedge ineffectiveness and mark-to-market adjustments on our natural gas contracts that have been de-designated and those for which we did not elect hedge accounting.
(3) Environmental obligation relates to our assessment of Syracuse China Company as a potentially responsible party with respect to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site of the Onondaga Lake Superfund site.
(4) Restructuring charges relate to discontinuing production of certain glassware in North America and reducing manufacturing capacity at our Shreveport, Louisiana, manufacturing facility.






Table 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of "As Reported" Results to "As Adjusted" Results - Year
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
As Reported
 
Special Items
 
As Adjusted
 
As Reported
 
Special Items
 
As Adjusted
Net sales
 
$
852,492

 
$

 
$
852,492

 
$
818,811

 
$

 
$
818,811

Freight billed to customers
 
3,400

 

 
3,400

 
3,344

 

 
3,344

Total revenues
 
855,892

 

 
855,892

 
822,155

 

 
822,155

Cost of sales
 
652,747

 
(3,482
)
 
656,229

 
632,738

 
8,381

 
624,357

Gross profit
 
203,145

 
3,482

 
199,663

 
189,417

 
(8,381
)
 
197,798

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
121,909

 
1,649

 
120,260

 
109,981

 
4,345

 
105,636

Special charges
 

 

 

 
4,859

 
4,859

 

Income from operations
 
81,236

 
1,833

 
79,403

 
74,577

 
(17,585
)
 
92,162

Loss on redemption of debt
 
(47,191
)
 
(47,191
)
 

 
(2,518
)
 
(2,518
)
 

Other income (expense)
 
2,351

 
(1,247
)
 
3,598

 
1,647

 
928

 
719

Earnings before interest and income taxes
 
36,396

 
(46,605
)
 
83,001

 
73,706

 
(19,175
)
 
92,881

Interest expense
 
22,866

 

 
22,866

 
32,006

 

 
32,006

Income before income taxes
 
13,530

 
(46,605
)
 
60,135

 
41,700

 
(19,175
)
 
60,875

Provision for income taxes
 
8,567

 
(823
)
 
9,390

 
13,241

 
(2,067
)
 
15,308

Net income
 
$
4,963

 
$
(45,782
)
 
$
50,745

 
$
28,459

 
$
(17,108
)
 
$
45,567

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.23

 
$
(2.11
)
 
$
2.34

 
$
1.34

 
$
(0.81
)
 
$
2.15

Diluted
 
$
0.22

 
$
(2.06
)
 
$
2.29

 
$
1.31

 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
2.10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
21,716

 
 
 
 
 
21,217

 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
22,184

 
 
 
 
 
21,742

 
 
 
 

 
 
Year ended December 31, 2014
Special Items Detail - (Income) Expense:
 
Restructuring
Charges(1)
 
Pension Settlement
 
Debt Cost(2)
 
Furnace
Malfunction(3)
 
Executive Retirement
 
Derivatives(4)
 
Environmental Obligation(5)
 
Total Special Items
Cost of sales
 
$
985

 
$

 
$

 
$
(4,782
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
315

 
$
(3,482
)
SG&A
 

 
774

 

 

 
875

 

 

 
1,649

Loss on redemption of debt
 

 

 
47,191

 

 

 

 

 
47,191

Other (income) expense
 

 

 

 

 

 
1,247

 

 
1,247

Income taxes
 
(296
)
 
(87
)
 

 
(45
)
 

 
(395
)
 

 
(823
)
Total Special Items
 
$
689

 
$
687

 
$
47,191

 
$
(4,827
)

$
875

 
$
852

 
$
315

 
$
45,782

 
 
Year ended December 31, 2013
Special Items Detail - (Income) Expense:
 
Restructuring
Charge
(1)
 
Furnace
Malfunction(3)
 
Abandoned Property
 
Pension Settlement
 
Debt Costs(2)
 
Executive Retirement
 
Derivatives(4)
 
Total Special Items
Cost of sales
 
$
1,685

 
$
6,272

 
$

 
$
424

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,381

SG&A
 

 

 
1,781

 
1,828

 

 
736

 

 
4,345

Special charges
 
4,859

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
4,859

Loss on redemption of debt
 

 

 

 

 
2,518

 

 

 
2,518

Other (income) expense
 

 
(1,844
)
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
916

 
(928
)
Income taxes
 
(614
)
 
(415
)
 
(167
)
 
(566
)
 
(236
)
 
(69
)
 

 
(2,067
)
Total Special Items
 
$
5,930

 
$
4,013

 
$
1,614

 
$
1,686

 
$
2,282

 
$
667

 
$
916

 
$
17,108






(1) Restructuring charges relate to discontinuing production of certain glassware in North America and reducing manufacturing capacity at our Shreveport, Louisiana, facility.
(2) Debt costs for 2014 include the write-off of unamortized finance fees and call premium payments on the $405.0 million senior notes redeemed in April and May 2014, and the write-off of the debt carrying value adjustment related to the termination of the $45.0 million interest rate swap. Debt costs for 2013 include the write-off of unamortized finance fees and call premium payments on the $45.0 million senior notes redeemed in May 2013.
(3) Furnace malfunction relates to loss of production and disposal of fixed assets, net of insurance recoveries, at our Toledo, Ohio, manufacturing facility.
(4) In 2014, derivatives primarily relate to hedge ineffectiveness and mark-to-market adjustments on our natural gas contracts that have been de-designated and those for which we did not elect hedge accounting. In 2013, $0.3 million related to hedge ineffectiveness on our natural gas hedges and $0.6 million related to the hedge ineffectiveness on our interest rate swap.
(5) Environmental obligation relates to our assessment of Syracuse China Company as a potentially responsible party with respect to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site of the Onondaga Lake Superfund site.

 





Table 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Adjusted EBITDA
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
December 31,
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Reported net income
 
$
19,757

 
$
9,285

 
$
4,963

 
$
28,459

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
4,882

 
7,739

 
22,866

 
32,006

Provision for income taxes
 
3,864

 
6,861

 
8,567

 
13,241

Depreciation and amortization
 
9,551

 
9,799

 
40,388

 
43,969

EBITDA
 
38,054

 
33,684

 
76,784

 
117,675

Add: Special items before interest and taxes
 
(7,383
)
 
3,730

 
46,605

 
19,175

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

 
166

 

 
(1,533
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
30,671

 
$
37,580

 
$
123,389

 
$
135,317



Table 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
December 31,
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
67,127

 
$
41,257

 
$
84,184

 
$
72,729

Capital expenditures
 
(18,178
)
 
(19,255
)
 
(56,706
)
 
(49,407
)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery
 
(1,996
)
 

 
2,350

 

Proceeds from asset sales and other
 
17

 

 
24

 
81

Free Cash Flow
 
$
46,970

 
$
22,002

 
$
29,852

 
$
23,403



Table 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Working Capital
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
$
106,459

 
$
91,106

 
$
94,549

Inventories
 
189,221

 
169,828

 
163,121

Less: Accounts payable
 
78,895

 
82,485

 
79,620

Less: Receivable on furnace malfunction insurance claim
 

 

 
5,000

Working Capital
 
$
216,785

 
$
178,449

 
$
173,050





Table 6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary Business Segment Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended December 31,
 
Year ended December 31,
Net Sales:
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas (1)
 
$
165,650

 
$
154,100

 
$
591,391

 
$
560,840

EMEA (2)
 
36,174

 
38,741

 
147,587

 
146,455

U.S. Sourcing (3)
 
21,078

 
19,754

 
80,782

 
78,302

Other (4)
 
8,516

 
8,450

 
32,732

 
33,214

Consolidated
 
$
231,418

 
$
221,045

 
$
852,492

 
$
818,811

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (Segment EBIT) (5) :
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas (1)
 
$
24,996

 
$
29,028

 
$
98,460

 
$
100,534

EMEA (2)
 
2,654

 
2,046

 
5,726

 
874

U.S. Sourcing (3)
 
1,620

 
2,566

 
6,995

 
9,752

Other (4)
 
343

 
2,194

 
2,378

 
3,374

Segment EBIT
 
$
29,613

 
$
35,834

 
$
113,559

 
$
114,534

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBIT
 
$
29,613

 
$
35,834

 
$
113,559

 
$
114,534

Retained corporate costs (6)
 
(8,493
)
 
(8,219
)
 
(30,558
)
 
(21,653
)
Consolidated Adjusted EBIT
 
21,120

 
27,615

 
83,001

 
92,881

Loss on redemption of debt
 

 

 
(47,191
)
 
(2,518
)
Pension settlement
 
(774
)
 
(777
)
 
(774
)
 
(2,252
)
Furnace malfunction
 
10,664

 
(1,991
)
 
4,782

 
(4,428
)
Environmental obligation
 
(315
)
 

 
(315
)
 

Restructuring charges
 

 
(226
)
 
(985
)
 
(6,544
)
Derivatives (7)
 
(1,317
)
 

 
(1,247
)
 
(916
)
Abandoned property
 

 

 

 
(1,781
)
Executive retirement
 
(875
)
 
(736
)
 
(875
)
 
(736
)
Special items before interest and taxes
 
7,383

 
(3,730
)
 
(46,605
)
 
(19,175
)
Interest expense
 
(4,882
)
 
(7,739
)
 
(22,866
)
 
(32,006
)
Income taxes
 
(3,864
)
 
(6,861
)
 
(8,567
)
 
(13,241
)
Net income
 
$
19,757

 
$
9,285

 
$
4,963

 
$
28,459

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation & Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas (1)
 
$
5,893

 
$
5,129

 
$
22,856

 
$
24,953

EMEA (2)
 
2,073

 
2,526

 
10,061

 
10,449

U.S. Sourcing (3)
 
5

 
6

 
25

 
33

Other (4)
 
1,463

 
1,925

 
6,179

 
7,275

Corporate
 
117

 
213

 
1,267

 
1,259

Consolidated
 
$
9,551

 
$
9,799

 
$
40,388

 
$
43,969

(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 an 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.
(7) Derivatives relate to hedge ineffectiveness and mark-to-market adjustments on our natural gas contracts that have been de-designated and those for which we did not elect hedge accounting. 2013 also includes hedge ineffectiveness on our interest rate swap.