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Astec Industries, Inc.
1725 Shepherd Road  | Chattanooga, TN  37421  | Phone (423) 899-5898  | Fax (423) 899-4456
 
News Release
 
 
ASTEC INDUSTRIES REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 20, 2015) - Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ASTE) today reported results for their third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

Net sales for the third quarter of 2015 were $211.4 million compared to $220.2 million for the third quarter of 2014, a 4% decrease.  Earnings for the third quarter of 2015 were $2.3 million or $0.10 per diluted share compared to $1.9 million or $0.08 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2014, an increase of 25%.

Domestic sales increased 10% to $156.3 million for the third quarter of 2015 compared to $142.6 million for the third quarter of 2014.  International sales decreased 29% to $55.1 million for the third quarter of 2015 compared to $77.6 million for the third quarter of 2014.

Net sales for the first nine months of 2015 were $768.1 million compared to $736.1 million for the first nine months of 2014, a 4% increase.  Earnings for the first nine months of 2015 were $29.2 million or $1.26 per diluted share compared to $26.0 million or $1.12 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2014, a 12% increase.

Domestic sales increased 12% to $562.0 million for the first nine months of 2015 compared to $502.7 million for the first nine months of 2014.  International sales were $206.1 million for the first nine months of 2015 compared to $233.4 million for the first nine months of 2014, a 12% decrease.

The Company's domestic backlog decreased 1%, from $189.2 million at September 30, 2014 to $187.5 million at September 30, 2015.  The international backlog at September 30, 2015 was $58.1 million compared to $105.8 million at September 30, 2014 for a decrease of 45%.  Total backlog decreased 17% to $245.6 million at September 30, 2015 from $295.0 million at September 30, 2014.

Consolidated financial information for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and additional information related to segment revenues and profits are attached as addenda to this press release.

Commenting on the announcement, Benjamin G. Brock, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We were pleased to improve our earnings by 25% in the third quarter versus the third quarter of last year, especially given the current headwinds we are facing, including low oil prices, the global mining slow down, the strong U.S. Dollar, and the absence of a long-term highway bill in the United States."

Mr. Brock continued, "Low oil prices have hurt our Energy Group sales.  The mining slowdown has hurt our Aggregate and Mining Group sales.  The strong U.S. Dollar has hurt our international sales and the lack of a long-term highway bill has hurt all of our groups."

Mr. Brock concluded, "Despite these headwinds, our year-to-date revenues are up 4% and our year-to-date earnings are up 12% versus last year.  We have accomplished these increases through a variety of efforts, but two that stand out are our new product offerings that have allowed us to secure many of the orders we have shipped this year and our lean manufacturing initiatives which have improved margins and earnings.  We remain committed to new product releases in each of our groups in order to earn more business moving ahead.  Eventually the headwinds will subside and we will be well positioned to take advantage when they do."


Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast
Astec will conduct a conference call on October 20, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time to review its September 30, 2015 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, November 3, 2015 by dialing (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, Account #286, Conference ID# 13622090.  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 low oil prices, the global mining slow down, the strong U.S. Dollar, and the absence of a long-term highway bill in the United States.  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, oil and liquid asphalt prices, rising steel prices, 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, 2014.

For Additional Information Contact:
Benjamin G. Brock
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.
       
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
       
(in thousands)
       
(unaudited)
       
         
   
Sept 30
   
Sept 30
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Assets
       
Current assets
       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
13,985
   
$
13,820
 
Investments
   
1,834
     
1,903
 
Receivables, net
   
105,226
     
108,844
 
Inventories
   
384,531
     
370,436
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
50,398
     
36,629
 
Total current assets
   
555,974
     
531,632
 
Property and equipment, net
   
170,508
     
190,395
 
Other assets
   
60,805
     
66,554
 
Total assets
 
$
787,287
   
$
788,581
 
Liabilities and equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable - trade
 
$
46,406
   
$
53,034
 
Other current liabilities
   
91,568
     
97,059
 
Total current liabilities
   
137,974
     
150,093
 
Non-current liabilities
   
36,919
     
40,139
 
Total equity
   
612,394
     
598,349
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
787,287
   
$
788,581
 
                 
 

 
 
                 
Astec Industries, Inc.
               
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
               
(in thousands, except per share data)
               
(unaudited)
               
                 
   
Three Months Ended
Sept 30
   
Nine Months Ended
Sept 30
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Net sales
 
$
211,350
   
$
220,157
   
$
768,141
   
$
736,086
 
Cost of sales
   
166,212
     
176,896
     
594,724
     
573,890
 
Gross profit
   
45,138
     
43,261
     
173,417
     
162,196
 
Selling, general, administrative & engineering expenses
   
41,023
     
38,867
     
128,136
     
122,539
 
Income from operations
   
4,115
     
4,394
     
45,281
     
39,657
 
Interest expense
   
505
     
193
     
1,222
     
375
 
Other
   
844
     
860
     
3,212
     
2,410
 
Income before income taxes
   
4,454
     
5,061
     
47,271
     
41,692
 
Income taxes
   
2,162
     
3,145
     
18,070
     
15,734
 
Net income attributable to controlling interest
 
$
2,292
   
$
1,916
   
$
29,201
   
$
25,958
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
Earnings per Common Share
                               
Net income attributable to controlling interest
                               
          Basic
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.08
   
$
1.27
   
$
1.14
 
          Diluted
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.08
   
$
1.26
   
$
1.12
 
                                 
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
          Basic
   
22,943
     
22,830
     
22,930
     
22,813
 
          Diluted
   
23,121
     
23,109
     
23,118
     
23,103
 
 
 
 

 
 
Astec Industries, Inc.
                 
 Segment Revenues and Profits                          
 For the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014                          
(in thousands) 
                 
(unaudited) 
                 
   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and
Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
2015 Revenues
   
85,625
     
80,549
     
45,176
     
-
     
211,350
 
2014 Revenues
   
78,698
     
88,177
     
53,282
     
-
     
220,157
 
Change $
   
6,927
     
(7,628
)
   
(8,106
)
   
-
     
(8,807
)
Change %
   
8.8
%
   
(8.7
%)
   
(15.2
%)
   
-
     
(4.0
%)
                                         
2015 Gross Profit
   
16,104
     
19,226
     
9,794
     
14
     
45,138
 
2015 Gross Profit %
   
18.8
%
   
23.9
%
   
21.7
%
   
-
     
21.4
%
2014 Gross Profit
   
11,367
     
21,604
     
10,277
     
13
     
43,261
 
2014 Gross Profit %
   
14.4
%
   
24.5
%
   
19.3
%
   
-
     
19.7
%
Change
   
4,737
     
(2,378
)
   
(483
)
   
1
     
1,877
 
                                         
2015 Profit (Loss)
   
2,116
     
3,790
     
1,941
     
(6,853
)
   
994
 
2014 Profit (Loss)
   
520
     
6,806
     
2,789
     
(7,137
)
   
2,978
 
Change $
   
1,596
     
(3,016
)
   
(848
)
   
284
     
(1,984
)
Change %
   
306.9
%
   
(44.3
%)
   
(30.4
%)
   
4.0
%
   
(66.6
%)
                                         
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 September 30
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
Change $
 
Total profit for all segments
 
$
994
   
$
2,978
   
$
(1,984
)
Recapture (elimination) of intersegment profit
   
964
     
(1,212
)
   
2,176
 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
   
334
     
150
     
184
 
Net income attributable to controlling interest
 
$
2,292
   
$
1,916
   
$
376
 
                         
 

Astec Industries, Inc. 
     
 Segment Revenues and Profits       
 For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014       
(in thousands)  
     
(unaudited)  
     
   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and
Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
2015 Revenues
   
336,768
     
285,790
     
145,583
     
-
     
768,141
 
2014 Revenues
   
296,074
     
287,976
     
152,036
     
-
     
736,086
 
Change $
   
40,694
     
(2,186
)
   
(6,453
)
   
-
     
32,055
 
Change %
   
13.7
%
   
(0.8
%)
   
(4.2
%)
   
-
     
4.4
%
                                         
2015 Gross Profit
   
74,292
     
70,182
     
28,912
     
31
     
173,417
 
2015 Gross Profit %
   
22.1
%
   
24.6
%
   
19.9
%
   
-
     
22.6
%
2014 Gross Profit
   
59,135
     
70,722
     
32,309
     
30
     
162,196
 
2014 Gross Profit %
   
20.0
%
   
24.6
%
   
21.3
%
   
-
     
22.0
%
Change
   
15,157
     
(540
)
   
(3,397
)
   
1
     
11,221
 
                                         
2015 Profit (Loss)
   
29,472
     
25,441
     
2,805
     
(29,154
)
   
28,564
 
2014 Profit (Loss)
   
21,124
     
27,065
     
7,659
     
(27,578
)
   
28,270
 
Change $
   
8,348
     
(1,624
)
   
(4,854
)
   
(1,576
)
   
294
 
Change %
   
39.5
%
   
(6.0
%)
   
(63.4
%)
   
(5.7
%)
   
1.0
%
                                         
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):
 
   
Nine months ended September 30
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
Change $
 
Total profit for all segments
 
$
28,564
   
$
28,270
   
$
294
 
Elimination of intersegment profit
   
(32
)
   
(2,468
)
   
2,436
 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
   
669
     
156
     
513
 
Net income attributable to controlling interest
 
$
29,201
   
$
25,958
   
$
3,243
 
                         
Astec Industries, Inc.
             
Backlog by Segment
             
 September 30, 2015 and 2014                    
(in thousands) 
             
(unaudited) 
             
   
Infrastructure
Group
   
Aggregate
and Mining
Group
   
Energy
Group
   
Total
 
2015 Backlog
   
145,073
     
68,110
     
32,432
     
245,615
 
2014 Backlog
   
135,895
     
80,978
     
78,156
     
295,029
 
Change $
   
9,178
     
(12,868
)
   
(45,724
)
   
(49,414
)
Change %
   
6.8
%
   
(15.9
%)
   
(58.5
%)
   
(16.7
%)