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Investor Relations Contact:
Mark A. Schwertfeger, Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer
(800) 365-2759

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION REPORTS
FISCAL 2017 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR RESULTS

Company also announces business optimization program
to drive efficiencies and expand capacity in commercial engines and mowers,
and generate $30 million to $35 million of annual pre-tax savings

MILWAUKEE, August 16, 2017/PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) today announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and year ended July 2, 2017.

For the fiscal 2017 fourth quarter:
Fiscal fourth quarter net sales were $474 million, a decrease of $28 million or 5.6% from $502 million for the prior year. Continued high growth in commercial turf and lawn care, commercial job site, and commercial engines was offset by softness in residential sales.

Quarterly gross profit margin of 21.3% increased from GAAP gross profit margin of 18.7% and was consistent with adjusted gross profit margin of 21.4% last year, as an improved product mix and manufacturing efficiencies offset the impact of lower volumes.

Fourth quarter net income was $19.7 million, an increase from GAAP net income of $5.3 million and slightly lower than adjusted net income of $20.1 million last year. On a diluted per-share basis, earnings were $0.46, an increase from $0.12 (GAAP) and consistent with $0.46 (adjusted) last year.

For the fiscal 2017 full year:
Fiscal 2017 net sales were $1.79 billion, down 1.3% from $1.81 billion for fiscal 2016. Fiscal 2017 was a record year for net sales of commercial type products, amounting to $434 million, a 7% increase compared to last year.

Gross profit margin of 21.5% increased from GAAP gross profit margin of 20.0% and adjusted gross profit margin of 21.1% last year, due to manufacturing efficiency improvements and favorable sales mix, including a higher proportion of commercial sales and higher margins on new products.

Net income was $56.7 million, an increase from GAAP net income of $26.6 million and adjusted net income of $55.0 million last year. Fiscal 2017 diluted earnings per share were $1.31, an increase from $0.60 (GAAP) and $1.25 (adjusted) last year. We achieved earnings growth of over 20% in fiscal 2017 after factoring out higher ERP upgrade costs, the negative impact of foreign exchange, higher pension costs and a higher tax rate.

Stock repurchase and dividend update:
The company paid $24.1 million in cash dividends to shareholders during fiscal 2017.

The company repurchased $19.7 million of common stock under the company’s share repurchase program during fiscal 2017. The company currently has approximately $30.5 million remaining under the current authorization, which expires on June 29, 2018.

Fiscal 2018 outlook:
For fiscal 2018, the company estimates net sales in a range of $1.87 billion to $1.92 billion, for projected annual growth of 4.5% to 7.5%. Projections reflect modest market growth assumptions plus a return to more normalized channel inventories.






Fiscal 2018 diluted earnings per share are estimated to be $1.31 to $1.48. Factoring out the absence of hurricanes, higher expected ERP upgrade costs, higher expected interest expense and a change in tax rate, the midpoint of the earnings range shows growth for fiscal 2018 of approximately 25% compared to fiscal 2017.

“We achieved earnings within our guidance range for fiscal 2017 on the meaningful progress made to diversify our business and drive operational excellence,” stated Todd J. Teske, Briggs & Stratton’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “During the year, we delivered strong sales growth in commercial products and commercial engines to gain share and improve gross profit margins.  New, innovative products, with the features our customers want, also contributed to profitability and our success in maintaining our leadership position in engines.” Teske continued, “Lower-than-expected shipments of residential outdoor power equipment and engines resulted from certain North America channel partners making unexpected changes to their merchandising and inventory stocking levels during the spring selling season compounded by regional pockets of suboptimal growing conditions. We have observed improved growing conditions throughout the season but continue to see a cautious approach to reordering as channel partners have focused on controlling inventory to abnormally low levels. Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the future, as reflected in the outlook for fiscal 2018, as well as today’s announcement of our business optimization program, which will drive further advancements in operational excellence and provide capacity for the production of high-growth products.” 

Business Optimization Program

In addition to quarterly and full-year financial results, today the company announced the launch of a business optimization program that is designed to drive efficiencies and expand capacity in commercial engines and cutting equipment. The program entails expanding production of Vanguard commercial engines into the company’s existing large engine plants, which are located in Georgia and Alabama, and expanding Ferris commercial mower production capacity in a new, modern facility which is located close to the current manufacturing location in New York. “We have successfully grown commercial sales by $180 million, or more than 70%, over the last five years,” said Teske. “Our launch of this business optimization program will lay the foundation for continued profitable growth. These actions are expected to enable the highly dedicated and skilled teams at our U.S. plants to more effectively produce our commercial offerings.”

Production of Vanguard engines in the company’s U.S. plants is expected to be phased in beginning in late fiscal 2018 through the middle of fiscal 2019. Currently, the majority of Vanguard engines are sourced from overseas. Production of Ferris commercial mowers is expected to begin in the new facility in the latter half of fiscal 2018, and the exit from the existing plant and remote warehouse is planned for fiscal 2019. The business optimization program also includes the project costs for the integration and go-live efforts associated with the company’s ERP upgrade and the anticipated operational excellence efficiency improvements. The go-live for the ERP upgrade is expected towards the end of fiscal 2018, subsequent to the peak seasonal shipment period.

We project that the business optimization program will generate $30 million to $35 million of annual pre-tax savings, in addition to supporting profitable commercial growth. We estimate the savings will be achieved over a three-year period beginning in fiscal 2019. Total pre-tax expenses related to the business optimization program are expected to be approximately $50 million to $55 million, of which $24 million to $28 million is expected be recognized in fiscal 2018.

Outlook:

For fiscal 2018, we anticipate net sales to be in a range of $1.87 billion to $1.92 billion for growth of 4.5% to 7.5%. This sales range contemplates that the markets for commercial products will grow mid-single digits and that we will continue to gain market share in the categories of commercial turf and lawn care, commercial job site, and commercial engines. We anticipate modest market growth for the U.S. residential lawn and garden market in addition to some normalization of channel inventory levels. Our outlook does not include any positive impact of storms, whereas fiscal 2017 net sales included a modest benefit from Hurricane Matthew.

For fiscal 2018, we estimate mid-point growth in net income of approximately 6%, to be in a range of $56 million to $64 million, or $1.31 to $1.48 per diluted share, prior to the impact of costs related to our business optimization program or the benefit of any share repurchases. Operating margins before business optimization costs are expected to be approximately 5.6% to 5.8%. Compared to fiscal 2017, operating margins are expected to improve due to favorable sales mix from growth of commercial products, product margin expansion and operational efficiency improvements.

The improvement in operating margins is anticipated to be tempered by incremental pre-tax expenses of $4 million to





$6 million ($0.06 to $0.09 per diluted share) for completing the build-out phase of the ERP system upgrade. We also anticipate increased interest expense of approximately $2.5 million ($0.04 per diluted share) due to rising interest rates and higher average borrowings. The effective tax rate is projected to return to a more normal rate, in a range of 31% to 33%, from 28.9% for fiscal 2017, for an increased expense of $0.06 per diluted share. After factoring out the absence of hurricane benefits, the increased ERP upgrade costs, higher interest expense and the change in tax rate, the midpoint of our earnings range for fiscal 2018 contemplates approximately 25% growth in earnings compared with fiscal 2017. Capital expenditures are projected to be $80 million to $90 million, which includes the majority of expenditures associated with the business optimization program.

Conference Call Information:

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow at 10:00 AM (ET) to review this information. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on our corporate website: http://investors.basco.com.

Also available is a dial-in number to access the call real-time at (877) 233-9136. A replay will be offered beginning approximately two hours after the call ends and will be available for one week. Dial (855) 859-2056 to access the replay.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

This release refers to non-GAAP financial measures including “adjusted gross profit”, “adjusted engineering, selling, general, and administrative expenses”, “adjusted segment income (loss)”, “adjusted net income (loss)”, and “adjusted diluted earnings per share.” Refer to the accompanying financial schedules for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to certain GAAP financial measures.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that include, among other things, the ability to successfully forecast demand for our products; changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the effects of weather on the purchasing patterns of consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); actions of engine manufacturers and OEMs with whom we compete; changes in laws and regulations; changes in customer and OEM demand; changes in prices of raw materials and parts that we purchase; changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions (including effects from the U.K.’s decision to exit the European Union); the ability to bring new productive capacity on line efficiently and with good quality; outcomes of legal proceedings and claims; the ability to realize anticipated savings from restructuring actions; and other factors disclosed from time to time in our SEC filings or otherwise, including the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Ferris®, Vanguard™, Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional information, please visit www.basco.com and www.briggsandstratton.com.













BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Periods Ended June
(In Thousands, except per share data)

 
 
Three Months Ended June
 
Twelve Months Ended June
 
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
NET SALES
 
$
474,105

 
$
502,191

 
$
1,786,103

 
$
1,808,778

COST OF GOODS SOLD
 
372,975

 
405,768

 
1,402,274

 
1,438,166

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
 

 
2,471

 

 
8,157

Gross Profit
 
101,130

 
93,952

 
383,829

 
362,455

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 
74,164

 
85,502

 
297,538

 
305,482

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
 

 
608

 

 
2,038

GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT
 

 

 

 
7,651

TRADENAME IMPAIRMENT
 

 
2,683

 

 
2,683

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (1)
 
3,737

 
655

 
11,056

 
1,760

Income from Operations
 
30,703

 
5,814

 
97,347

 
46,361

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
 
(5,135
)
 
(4,890
)
 
(20,293
)
 
(20,033
)
OTHER INCOME
 
927

 
4,679

 
2,607

 
9,028

Income before Income Taxes
 
26,495

 
5,603

 
79,661

 
35,356

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
 
6,768

 
254

 
23,011

 
8,795

Net Income
 
$
19,727

 
$
5,349

 
$
56,650

 
$
26,561

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.46

 
$
0.12

 
$
1.31

 
$
0.61

Diluted
 
0.46

 
0.12

 
1.31

 
0.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
42,063

 
42,631

 
42,178

 
43,019

Diluted
 
42,302

 
42,896

 
42,263

 
43,200

(1) Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company classifies its equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates within Income from Operations. Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2016, equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates is classified in Other Income. See Adjusted Segment Information tables for prior year equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates amounts.


Supplemental International Sales Information
(In Thousands)


 
 
Three Months Ended June
 
Twelve Months Ended June
 
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
International sales based on product shipment destination
 
$
99,910

 
$
105,282

 
$
540,088

 
$
509,775













BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the End of June
(In Thousands)


 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
FY2017
 
FY2016
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
61,707

 
$
89,839

 
Accounts Receivable, Net
230,011

 
191,678

 
Inventories
374,879

 
386,065

 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
22,844

 
28,419

 
Total Current Assets
689,441

 
696,001

 
 
 
 
 
OTHER ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
161,649

 
161,568

 
Investments
51,677

 
52,757

 
Other Intangible Assets, Net
100,595

 
104,164

 
Deferred Income Tax Asset
64,412

 
98,203

 
Other Long-Term Assets, Net
18,325

 
17,701

 
Total Other Assets
396,658

 
434,393

 
 
 
 
 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
 
 
 
 
At Cost
1,104,583

 
1,056,893

 
Less - Accumulated Depreciation
739,703

 
730,620

 
Plant and Equipment, Net
364,880

 
326,273

 
 
$
1,450,979

 
$
1,456,667

 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
Accounts Payable
$
193,677

 
$
181,152

 
Accrued Liabilities
136,701

 
137,149

 
Total Current Liabilities
330,378

 
318,301

 
 
 
 
 
OTHER LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
Accrued Pension Cost
242,908

 
310,378

 
Accrued Employee Benefits
21,897

 
23,483

 
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation
35,132

 
38,441

 
Other Long-Term Liabilities
39,537

 
51,099

 
Long-Term Debt
221,793

 
221,339

 
Total Other Liabilities
561,267

 
644,740

 
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
579

 
579

 
Additional Paid-In Capital
73,562

 
72,020

 
Retained Earnings
1,107,033

 
1,074,437

 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(300,026
)
 
(338,450
)
 
Treasury Stock, at Cost
(321,814
)
 
(314,960
)
 
Total Shareholders' Investment
559,334

 
493,626

 
 
$
1,450,979

 
$
1,456,667

 
 
 
 
 







BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)

 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended June
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
FY2017
 
FY2016
 
Net Income
$
56,650

 
$
26,561

 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
56,183

 
54,400

 
 
Stock Compensation Expense
4,923

 
5,109

 
 
Goodwill and Tradename Impairment

 
10,334

 
 
Pension Settlement Expense

 
20,245

 
 
Loss on Disposition of Plant and Equipment
857

 
751

 
 
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes
10,316

 
2,194

 
 
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates
(11,056
)
 
(4,947
)
 
 
Dividends Received from Unconsolidated Affiliates
9,067

 
6,119

 
 
Non-Cash Restructuring Charges

 
3,903

 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts Receivable
(41,655
)
 
23,917

 
 
Inventories
11,204

 
(7,933
)
 
 
Other Current Assets
(1,759
)
 
1,231

 
 
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes
8,152

 
(14,016
)
 
 
Other, Net
(12,538
)
 
(12,941
)
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
90,344

 
114,927

 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures
(83,141
)
 
(64,161
)
 
 
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment
1,027

 
1,359

 
 
Cash Paid for Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired

 
(3,074
)
 
 
Cash Paid for Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates

 
(19,100
)
 
 
Proceeds on Sale of Investment in Marketable Securities
3,343

 

 
 
Other, Net

 
(860
)
 
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(78,771
)
 
(85,836
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Repayments on Long-Term Debt

 
(1,851
)
 
 
Debt Issuance Costs

 
(932
)
 
 
Treasury Stock Purchases
(19,680
)
 
(37,441
)
 
 
Payment of Acquisition Contingent Liability
(1,625
)
 

 
 
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds
7,770

 
12,389

 
 
Payments Related to Shares Withheld for Taxes for Stock Compensation
(1,750
)
 
(3,104
)
 
 
Cash Dividends Paid
(24,054
)
 
(23,617
)
 
 
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(39,339
)
 
(54,556
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
(366
)
 
(3,086
)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(28,132
)
 
(28,551
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning
89,839

 
118,390

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending
$
61,707

 
$
89,839

 
 
 
 
 
 





Liquidity and Capital Resources:

Net debt at July 2, 2017 was $161.4 million (total debt, excluding debt issuance costs, of $223.1 million less $61.7 million of cash), or $28.1 million higher than net debt of $133.3 million (total debt, excluding debt issuance costs, of $223.1 million less $89.8 million of cash) at July 3, 2016. Cash flows provided by operating activities for fiscal 2017 were $90.3 million compared to $114.9 million in fiscal 2016. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily related to changes in working capital, including higher accounts receivable due to timing of sales and collections year over year. During fiscal 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 996,000 shares on the open market at an average price of $19.77 per share. As of July 2, 2017, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase up to approximately $30.5 million of common stock with an expiration date of June 29, 2018.



SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION

Engines Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended June
 
Twelve Months Ended June
(In Thousands)
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
Net Sales
 
$
292,511

 
$
315,046

 
$
1,098,809

 
$
1,142,815

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit as Reported
 
$
70,663

 
$
64,049

 
$
262,036

 
$
252,833

Restructuring Charges
 

 

 

 
464

Pension Settlement Expense
 

 
11,135

 

 
11,135

 Adjusted Gross Profit
 
$
70,663

 
$
75,184

 
$
262,036

 
$
264,432

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit % as Reported
 
24.2
%
 
20.3
%
 
23.8
%
 
22.1
%
Adjusted Gross Profit %
 
24.2
%
 
23.9
%
 
23.8
%
 
23.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income as Reported
 
$
26,949

 
$
8,449

 
$
84,165

 
$
60,645

Restructuring Charges
 

 

 

 
1,354

Litigation Charges
 

 

 

 
2,825

Pension Settlement Expense
 

 
20,245

 

 
20,245

Adjusted Segment Income
 
$
26,949

 
$
28,694

 
$
84,165

 
$
85,069

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income % as Reported
 
9.2
%
 
2.7
%
 
7.7
%
 
5.3
%
Adjusted Segment Income %
 
9.2
%
 
9.1
%
 
7.7
%
 
7.4
%

Fourth Quarter Highlights

Starting in fiscal 2017, we implemented new sales terms for engines shipped to overseas customers, resulting in earlier revenue recognition compared to the terms we used during previous fiscal years. The change in terms caused units sold and net sales to be higher in the first half of the fiscal year compared to the second half. As a result of the change, units sold and net sales were lower in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 by approximately 39,000 units and $7 million, respectively.
Using comparable sales terms, engine sales volumes decreased by 4% or approximately 80,000 engines in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. The decrease was due to channel partners taking a different approach to merchandising and inventory stocking this season compounded by regional pockets of suboptimal spring weather. Partially offsetting the decrease were higher sales of Vanguard commercial engines.
Gross profit percentage increased due to manufacturing efficiency improvements and favorable sales mix including a higher proportion of commercial engine sales and margin lift on new products. The gross profit percentage improved despite a 2% decrease in production units compared to last year.
ESG&A decreased by $9.6 million (GAAP) and $0.4 million (adjusted) compared to last year due to lower compensation cost, partially offset by the investment in our ERP system upgrade.






Fiscal Year Summary

Net sales decreased by $44.0 million or 3.9% primarily due to lower shipments of engines in North America due to channel partners taking a different approach to merchandising and inventory stocking this season compounded by regional pockets of suboptimal spring weather. Partially offsetting the decrease were higher sales of Vanguard commercial engines. Gross profit percentage increased by 170 basis points. Adjusted gross profit percentage increased by 70 basis points despite lower production of 5% year over year due to manufacturing efficiency improvements and favorable sales mix including a higher proportion of commercial engine sales and margin lift on new products. Engineering, selling, general and administrative costs (ESG&A) decreased $9.2 million. Adjusted ESG&A (which only included adjustments in the prior year) increased by $2.7 million, primarily due to $4.0 million of higher spend related to our ERP upgrade. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates increased by $4.2 million.

Products Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended June
 
Twelve Months Ended June
(In Thousands)
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
 
FY2017
 
FY2016
Net Sales
 
$
203,371

 
$
216,271

 
$
778,378

 
$
772,154

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit as Reported
 
$
30,066

 
$
29,530

 
$
121,141

 
$
110,944

Restructuring Charges
 

 
2,471

 

 
7,693

Acquisition Related Charges
 

 

 

 
250

 Adjusted Gross Profit
 
$
30,066

 
$
32,001

 
$
121,141

 
$
118,887

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit % as Reported
 
14.8
%
 
13.7
 %
 
15.6
%
 
14.4
 %
Adjusted Gross Profit %
 
14.8
%
 
14.8
 %
 
15.6
%
 
15.4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income (Loss) as Reported
 
$
3,353

 
$
(3,008
)
 
$
12,530

 
$
(9,775
)
Restructuring Charges
 

 
3,079

 

 
8,841

Goodwill Impairment
 

 

 

 
7,651

Tradename Impairment
 

 
2,683

 

 
2,683

Acquisition Related Charges
 

 

 

 
276

Adjusted Segment Income
 
$
3,353

 
$
2,754

 
$
12,530

 
$
9,676

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income (Loss) % as Reported
 
1.6
%
 
(1.4
)%
 
1.6
%
 
(1.3
)%
Adjusted Segment Income %
 
1.6
%
 
1.3
 %
 
1.6
%
 
1.3
 %

Fourth Quarter Highlights

Net sales decreased by $12.9 million, primarily due to lower sales of pressure washers resulting from lesser category merchandising support at retail and cool spring temperatures. Partially offsetting the sales decrease were higher sales of commercial lawn & garden and jobsite equipment, generators, and service parts.
Gross profit percentage increased by 110 basis points. Adjusted gross profit percentage was consistent with last year as manufacturing efficiency improvements and favorable sales mix, including higher sales of commercial products and service parts, were offset by 25% lower manufacturing throughput.
ESG&A decreased by $1.8 million compared to last year due to lower compensation cost.

Fiscal Year Summary

Net sales increased by $6.2 million or 0.8%, primarily due to higher sales of commercial lawn & garden and jobsite equipment and generators, which includes the higher shipments related to Hurricane Matthew. Pressure washer sales decreased due to lesser category merchandising support at retail and cool spring temperatures. Gross profit percentage increased 120 basis points. Adjusted gross profit percentage improved by 20 basis points year over year due to favorable sales mix, which included higher sales of commercial products. The profitability improvement was achieved despite 8% lower production throughput. ESG&A increased $1.3 million, primarily due to higher spend of $1.3 million related to our ERP upgrade.






Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Briggs & Stratton Corporation prepares its financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). When a company discloses material information containing non-GAAP financial measures, SEC regulations require that the disclosure include a presentation of the most directly comparable GAAP measure and a reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Management’s inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures in this release is intended to supplement, not replace, the presentation of the financial results in accordance with GAAP. Briggs & Stratton Corporation management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze our business trends and to understand our performance. In addition, we may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as a guide in our forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning process. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. The following tables are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures:








BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Adjusted Segment Information for the Three Month Periods Ended June
(In Thousands, except per share data)


 
 
Three Months Ended June
 
 
FY2017 Reported
 
Adjustments
 
FY2017 Adjusted
 
FY2016 Reported
 
Adjustments(1)
 
FY2016 Adjusted
Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
70,663

 
$

 
$
70,663

 
$
64,049

 
$
11,135

 
75,184

Products
 
30,066

 

 
30,066

 
29,530

 
2,471

 
32,001

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
401

 

 
401

 
373

 

 
$
373

Total
 
$
101,130

 
$

 
$
101,130

 
$
93,952

 
$
13,606

 
$
107,558

Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
45,885

 
$

 
$
45,885

 
$
55,443

 
$
9,110

 
$
46,333

Products
 
28,279

 

 
28,279

 
30,059

 

 
30,059

Total
 
$
74,164

 
$

 
$
74,164

 
$
85,502

 
$
9,110

 
$
76,392

Segment Income (Loss) (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
26,949

 
$

 
$
26,949

 
$
8,449

 
$
20,245

 
$
28,694

Products
 
3,353

 

 
3,353

 
(3,008
)
 
5,762

 
2,754

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
401

 

 
401

 
373

 

 
373

Total
 
$
30,703

 
$

 
$
30,703

 
$
5,814

 
$
26,007

 
$
31,821

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation from Segment Income (Loss) to Income before Income Taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates (2)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from Operations
 
$
30,703

 
$

 
$
30,703

 
$
5,814

 
$
26,007

 
$
31,821

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before Income Taxes
 
26,495

 

 
26,495

 
5,603

 
22,664

 
28,267

Provision for Income Taxes
 
6,768

 

 
6,768

 
254

 
7,905

 
8,159

Net Income
 
$
19,727

 
$

 
$
19,727

 
$
5,349

 
$
14,759

 
$
20,108

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.46

 
$

 
$
0.46

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.46

Diluted
 
0.46

 

 
0.46

 
0.12

 
0.34

 
0.46

(1) For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, includes pre-tax restructuring charges of $3,079 ($2,001 after tax), pre-tax pension settlement charges of $20,245 ($13,160 after tax), pre-tax tradename impairment charge of $2,683 ($1,771 after tax), and a pre-tax gain on the sale of an investment in marketable securities of $3,343 ($2,173 after tax).
(2) For all periods presented, equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment income (loss). Beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company classifies its equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates within income from operations. Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2016, equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates is classified in other income.


















BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Adjusted Segment Information for the Twelve Month Periods Ended June
(In Thousands, except per share data)


 
 
Twelve Months Ended June
 
 
FY2017 Reported
 
Adjustments
 
FY2017 Adjusted
 
FY2016 Reported
 
Adjustments(1)
 
FY2016 Adjusted
Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
262,036

 
$

 
$
262,036

 
$
252,833

 
$
11,599

 
$
264,432

Products
 
121,141

 

 
121,141

 
110,944

 
7,943

 
118,887

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
652

 

 
652

 
(1,322
)
 

 
(1,322
)
Total
 
$
383,829

 
$

 
$
383,829

 
$
362,455

 
$
19,542

 
$
381,997

Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
184,496

 
$

 
$
184,496

 
$
193,716

 
$
11,935

 
$
181,781

Products
 
113,042

 

 
113,042

 
111,766

 
26

 
111,740

Total
 
$
297,538

 
$

 
$
297,538

 
$
305,482

 
$
11,961

 
$
293,521

Segment Income (Loss) (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
84,165

 
$

 
$
84,165

 
$
60,645

 
$
24,424

 
$
85,069

Products
 
12,530

 

 
12,530

 
(9,775
)
 
19,451

 
9,676

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
652

 

 
652

 
(1,322
)
 

 
(1,322
)
Total
 
$
97,347

 
$

 
$
97,347

 
$
49,548

 
$
43,875

 
$
93,423

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation from Segment Income (Loss) to Income before Income Taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates (2)
 

 

 

 
3,187

 

 
3,187

Income from Operations
 
$
97,347

 
$

 
$
97,347

 
$
46,361

 
$
43,875

 
$
90,236

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before Income Taxes
 
79,661

 

 
79,661

 
35,356

 
40,532

 
75,888

Provision for Income Taxes
 
23,011

 

 
23,011

 
8,795

 
12,104

 
20,899

Net Income
 
$
56,650

 
$

 
$
56,650

 
$
26,561

 
$
28,428

 
$
54,989

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
1.31

 
$

 
$
1.31

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.64

 
$
1.25

Diluted
 
1.31

 

 
1.31

 
0.60

 
0.65

 
1.25

(1) For the twelve months of fiscal 2016, includes pre-tax restructuring charges of $10,195 ($6,672 after tax), goodwill impairment charge of $7,651 which is not deductible for income tax purposes, pre-tax tradename impairment charge of $2,683 ($1,771 after tax), pre-tax acquisition-related charges of $276 ($180 after tax), pre-tax litigation charges of $2,825 ($1,836 after tax), pre-tax pension settlement charges of $20,245 ($13,160 after tax), and a pre-tax gain on the sale of an investment in marketable securities of $3,343 ($2,842 after tax).
(2) For all periods presented, equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates is included in segment income (loss). Beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company classifies its equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates within income from operations. Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2016, equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates is classified in other income.