ENERSYS READING, Pa., May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced today results for its fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2015, which ended on March 31, 2015.
Net earnings attributable to EnerSys stockholders ("Net earnings") for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 were $26.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, including an unfavorable highlighted net of tax impact of $0.58 per share from a non-cash charge of $20.7 million relating to impairment of goodwill and other indefinite lived assets, charges of $5.1 million for restructuring plans, $0.4 million for ERP system implementation, a tax valuation reserve of $0.8 million associated with restructuring and $0.2 million for fees related to acquisition activities.
The Net earnings of $0.57 per diluted share compares to Net earnings per diluted share of $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, which included an unfavorable highlighted net of tax impact of $0.92 per share impact from a charge of $10.6 million for restructuring plans, legal proceedings charge of $35.7 million and $0.4 million for fees related to acquisition activities.
Excluding these highlighted items, adjusted Net earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, on a non-GAAP basis were $1.15, which exceeds the guidance of $1.10 to $1.14 per diluted share given by the Company on February 4, 2015. These earnings compare to the prior year fourth quarter adjusted Net Earnings of $1.18 per diluted share. Please refer to the section included herein under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a discussion of the Company's use of non-GAAP adjusted financial information.
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 were $629.9 million, a decrease of 5% from the prior year fourth quarter net sales of $665.2 million and a 3% sequential quarterly increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2015 net sales of $611.6 million. The 5% decrease was largely the result of a 9% decrease due to foreign currency translation impact partially offset by an increase of 3% in organic volume and a combined 1% increase from acquisitions and improved pricing.
The Company's operating results for its business segments for the fourth quarters of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
Quarter ended
($ millions)
March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
Net sales by segment
Americas $344.0 $337.3
EMEA 231.2 260.5
Asia 54.7 67.4
Total net
sales $629.9 $665.2
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Operating earnings
Americas $42.6 $46.1
EMEA 30.0 32.2
Asia 0.6 5.1
Restructuring
and
other
exit
charges
-EMEA (3.4) (12.8)
Restructuring
charges
-Asia (2.0) (0.1)
Impairment
of
goodwill
and
indefinite-
lived
intangibles
-
Americas (23.1) -
Goodwill
impairment
charge -
EMEA (0.8) -
ERP
system
implementation
-
Americas (0.6) -
Legal
proceedings
charge -
Americas - (58.2)
Acquisition
activity
expense
-Asia (0.3) (0.4)
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Total
operating
earnings $43.0 $11.9
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EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa
Net earnings for the twelve months of fiscal 2015 were $181.2 million, or $3.77 per diluted share, including an unfavorable impact from highlighted charges of $0.55 per share from a non-cash charge of $20.7 million relating to impairment of goodwill and other indefinite lived assets, charges of $9.7 million for restructuring plans, $1.3 million for ERP system implementation, $5.3 million for stock-based compensation of senior executives, a tax valuation reserve of $0.8 million associated with restructuring and $0.6 million for fees related to acquisition activities partially offset by a legal accrual reversal, net of professional fees of $9.9 million and gain of $2.0 million in connection with the disposition of our equity interest in Altergy Systems ("Altergy").
Net earnings for the twelve months of fiscal 2014 were $150.3 million, or $3.02 per diluted share, and included an unfavorable net of tax impact from highlighted charges of $0.94 per share, due to a charge of $23.0 million for restructuring plans, legal proceedings charge of $35.7 million, write-off of goodwill and other non-operating assets of $8.9 million and $1.6 million for fees related to acquisition activities partially offset by a net tax credit for $22.1 million.
Adjusted net earnings for the twelve months of fiscal 2015, on a non-GAAP basis, were $4.32 and compares to $3.96 per diluted share for the twelve months of fiscal 2014. Please refer to the section included herein under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a discussion of the Company's use of non-GAAP adjusted financial information.
Net sales for the twelve months of fiscal 2015 were $2,505.5 million, an increase of 1% compared to the net sales of $2,474.4 million in fiscal 2014. The 1% increase was the result of a 2% increase in organic volume and a 3% increase from acquisitions partially offset by a 4% decrease due to foreign currency translation impact.
The Company's operating results for its business segments for the twelve months of fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
Fiscal year ended
($ millions)
March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
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Net
sales
by
segment
Americas $1,322.4 $1,267.6
EMEA 948.8 966.1
Asia 234.3 240.7
Total
net
sales $2,505.5 $2,474.4
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Operating
earnings
Americas $168.7 $180.6
EMEA 112.5 84.9
Asia 11.1 21.6
Restructuring
and
other
exit
charges
-EMEA (7.5) (27.1)
Restructuring
charges
-Asia (3.9) (0.3)
Impairment
of
goodwill
and
indefinite
lived
intangibles
-
Americas (23.1) -
Goodwill
impairment
charge -
EMEA (0.8) -
Goodwill
impairment
charge -
Asia - (5.2)
ERP
system
implementation
-
Americas (2.0) -
Reversal
of legal
accrual,
net of
fees -
Americas 16.2 -
Stock-
based $0.7)
compensation
of
senior
executives
(Americas
$3.7,
EMEA
$2.7,
Asia (7.1) -
Legal
proceedings
charge
-
Americas - (58.2)
Acquisition
activity
expense
-
Americas (0.2) (1.5)
Acquisition
activity
expense
-Asia (0.5) (0.4)
Total
operating
earnings $263.4 $194.4
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"We are pleased with our previously reported full year record earnings of $4.32 per diluted share and fourth quarter of $1.15 per diluted share on an as-adjusted basis," stated John D. Craig, chairman and chief executive officer of EnerSys. "Our record earnings were primarily driven by our EMEA region's full year operating earnings which increased 33% over the previous year's results."
Mr. Craig added, "We maintain our previously announced guidance for our first quarter of fiscal 2016 for adjusted net earnings per diluted share of between $1.00 and $1.04, which excluded an expected charge of $0.07 from our ongoing restructuring programs, ERP system implementation and acquisition expenses."
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, ("GAAP"). EnerSys' management uses the non-GAAP measure "adjusted Net Earnings" in their analysis of the Company's performance. This measure, as used by EnerSys in past quarters and years, adjusts Net Earnings determined in accordance with GAAP to reflect changes in financial results associated with the Company's restructuring initiatives and other highlighted charges and income items. Management believes the presentation of this financial measure reflecting these non-GAAP adjustments provides important supplemental information in evaluating the operating results of the Company as distinct from results that include items that are not indicative of ongoing operating results; in particular, those charges that the Company incurs as a result of restructuring activities, impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles and those charges and credits that are not directly related to operating unit performance, such as fees and expenses related to acquisition activities, stock-based compensation of senior executives, ERP system implementation and tax valuation allowance changes. Because these charges are not incurred as a result of ongoing operations or are incurred as a result of a potential or previous acquisition, they are not a helpful measure of the performance of our underlying business particularly in light of their unpredictable nature. This non-GAAP disclosure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for Net Earnings determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Management believes that this non-GAAP supplemental information will be helpful in understanding the Company's ongoing operating results. This supplemental presentation should not be construed as an inference that the Company's future results will be unaffected by similar adjustments to Net Earnings determined in accordance with GAAP.
Included below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to preliminary amounts. Non-GAAP adjusted Net Earnings are calculated excluding restructuring and other highlighted charges and credits. The following tables provide additional information regarding certain non-GAAP measures:
Quarter ended
-------------
March 31, March 31,
2015 2014
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(in millions, except share and per share amounts)
Net Earnings reconciliation
As reported Net Earnings $26.5 12.8
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax:
Restructuring and other exit charges
-EMEA 3.1 (1) 10.5 (1)
Restructuring charge - Asia 2.0 (1) 0.1 (1)
Impairment of goodwill and indefinite
lived intangibles -Americas 19.9 (2) -
Goodwill impairment charge - EMEA 0.8 (2) -
ERP system implementation - Americas 0.4 (3) -
Legal proceedings charge - Americas - 35.7 (4)
Acquisition activity expense -
Americas - 0.4 (6)
Acquisition activity expense - Asia 0.2 (6) -
Net tax expense 0.8 (8) -
Non-GAAP adjusted Net Earnings $53.7 $59.5
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Outstanding shares used in per share
calculations
Basic 44,203,385 47,100,531
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Diluted 46,579,230 50,227,076
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Non-GAAP adjusted Net Earnings per
share:
Basic $1.21 $1.26
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Diluted $1.15 $1.18
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Reported Net Earnings per share:
Basic $0.60 $0.27
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Diluted $0.57 $0.26
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Dividends per common share $0.175 $0.125
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EMEA -
Europe,
Middle
East
and
Africa
Fiscal year ended
-----------------
March 31, March 31,
2015 2014
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(in millions, except share and per share amounts)
Net Earnings reconciliation
As reported Net Earnings $181.2 $150.3
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax:
Restructuring and other exit charges
-EMEA 6.3 (1) 22.8 (1)
Restructuring charge - Asia 3.4 (1) 0.2 (1)
Impairment of goodwill and indefinite
lived intangibles -Americas 19.9 (2) -
Goodwill impairment charge - EMEA 0.8 (2) -
Goodwill impairment charge - Asia - 2.6 (2)
ERP system implementation - Americas 1.3 (3) -
Reversal of legal accrual, net of
fees -Americas (9.9) (4) -
Gain on disposal of equity interest
in Altergy -Americas (2.0) (4) -
Stock-based compensation of senior
executives (Americas $2.8, EMEA
$2.0, Asia $0.5) 5.3 (5) -
Legal proceedings charge - Americas - 35.7 (4)
Acquisition activity expense -
Americas 0.2 (6) 1.3 (6)
Acquisition activity expense - Asia 0.4 (6) 0.3 (6)
Write-off of non-operating assets - 6.3 (7)
Net tax expense (benefit) 0.8 (8) (22.1) (8)
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Non-GAAP adjusted Net Earnings $207.7 $197.4
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Outstanding shares used in per share
calculations
Basic 45,606,317 47,473,690
========== ==========
Diluted 48,052,729 49,788,155
========== ==========
Non-GAAP adjusted Net Earnings per
share:
Basic $4.55 $4.16
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Diluted $4.32 $3.96
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Reported Net Earnings per share:
Basic $3.97 $3.17
===== =====
Diluted $3.77 $3.02
===== =====
Dividends per common share $0.70 $0.50
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(1) Resulting from pre-tax
restructuring charges in EMEA of
approximately $3.4 million and
$12.8 million in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014,
respectively, and approximately
$7.5 million and $27.1 million
for the twelve months of fiscal
2015 and 2014, respectively.
Included in the restructuring
charges in EMEA for the fourth
quarter and twelve months of
fiscal 2015 were exit costs
related to certain operations in
Europe of approximately $2.5
million and approximately $5.6
million for the fourth quarter
and twelve months of fiscal 2014.
Resulting from pre-tax
restructuring charges in Asia of
approximately $2.0 million and
$0.1 million in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014,
respectively, and approximately
$3.9 million and $0.3 million for
the twelve months of fiscal 2015
and 2014, respectively.
(2) Resulting from pre-tax charge
relating to impairment of
goodwill and indefinite lived
assets in Americas of
approximately $23.1 million and
impairment of goodwill of $0.8
million in EMEA in the fourth
quarter and twelve months of
fiscal 2015, respectively. In the
twelve months of fiscal 2014,
goodwill impairment charge net of
share attributable to
noncontrolling interest in Asia
was $2.6 million.
(3) Resulting from pre-tax
implementation costs of new ERP
system in Americas of
approximately $0.6 million and
$2.0 million in the fourth
quarter and twelve months of
fiscal 2015, respectively.
(4) Resulting from pre-tax reversal
of legal accrual, net of fees of
$16.2 million relating to Altergy
and gain on disposition of our
equity interest in Altergy of
$2.0 million in the twelve months
of fiscal 2015. In the twelve
months of fiscal 2014, pre-tax
legal proceedings charge of $58.2
million was recorded as the
result of an unfavorable
arbitration ruling relating to
Altergy.
(5) Resulting from pre-tax stock-
based compensation of senior
executives - Americas $3.7
million, EMEA $2.7 million and
Asia $0.7 million in the twelve
months of fiscal 2015.
(6) Resulting from pre-tax charges
for acquisition activity expense
in Americas of approximately $0.2
million in the twelve months of
fiscal 2015, and $0.4 million in
the fourth quarter and $1.5
million for the twelve months of
fiscal 2014. Pre-tax charges for
acquisition activity expense in
Asia were approximately $0.3
million and $0.5 million for the
fourth quarter and twelve months
of fiscal 2015, respectively, and
$0.4 million for the twelve
months of fiscal 2014.
(7) Resulting from pre-tax write off
non-operating assets of $5.0
million and other miscellaneous
charges relating to a previous
acquisition of $1.5 million in
the twelve months of fiscal 2014.
(8) Resulting from changes to certain
tax valuation reserves associated
with restructuring in Asia of
$0.8 million in the fourth
quarter and twelve months of
fiscal 2015 and EMEA of $(24.9)
million and Asia of $2.8 million
in the twelve months of fiscal
2014.
Summary of Earnings (Unaudited)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Quarter ended
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March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
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Net
sales $629.9 $665.2
Gross
profit 158.5 178.0
Operating
expenses 86.2 95.0
Restructuring
and
other
exit
charges 5.4 12.9
Goodwill
impairment
charge 23.9 -
Legal
proceedings
charge - 58.2
Operating
earnings 43.0 11.9
Earnings
before
income
taxes 39.8 5.2
Net
earnings
attributable
to
EnerSys
stockholders $26.5 $12.8
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Net
earnings
per
common
share
attributable
to
EnerSys
stockholders:
Basic $0.60 $0.27
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Diluted $0.57 $0.26
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Dividends
per
common
share $0.175 $0.125
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Weighted-
average
number
of
common
shares
used
in
per
share
calculations:
Basic 44,203,385 47,100,531
========== ==========
Diluted 46,579,230 50,227,076
========== ==========
Fiscal year ended
-----------------
March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
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Net sales $2,505.5 $2,474.4
Gross
profit 640.9 629.6
Operating
expenses 358.4 344.4
Restructuring
and
other
exit
charges 11.4 27.4
Impairment
of
goodwill
and
indefinite
lived
intangibles 23.9 5.2
Reversal
of legal
accrual,
net of
fees (16.2) -
Legal
proceedings
charge - 58.2
Operating
earnings 263.4 194.4
Earnings
before
income
taxes 249.3 163.7
Net
earnings
attributable
to
EnerSys
stockholders $181.2 $150.3
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Net
earnings
per
common
share
attributable
to
EnerSys
stockholders:
Basic $3.97 $3.17
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Diluted $3.77 $3.02
===== =====
Dividends
per
common
share $0.70 $0.50
===== =====
Weighted-
average
number of
common
shares
used in
per share
calculations:
Basic 45,606,317 47,473,690
========== ==========
Diluted 48,052,729 49,788,155
========== ==========
EnerSys also announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 financial results and provide an overview of the business. The call will conclude with a question and answer session.
The call, scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, will be hosted by John D. Craig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael J. Schmidtlein, Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
The call will also be Webcast on EnerSys' website. There will be a free download of a compatible media player on the Company's web site at http://www.enersys.com.
The conference call information is:
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Via Internet: http://www.enersys.com
Domestic Dial-In Number: 877-359-9508
International Dial-In Number: 224-357-2393
Passcode: 15360392
A replay of the conference call will be available from 12:30 p.m. on May 28, 2015 through midnight on June 27, 2015.
The replay information is:
Via Internet: http://www.enersys.com
Domestic Replay Number: 855-859-2056
International Replay Number: 404-537-3406
Passcode: 15360392
For more information, contact Thomas O'Neill, Vice President and Treasurer, EnerSys, P.O. Box 14145, Reading, PA 19612-4145, USA. Tel: 610-236-4040; Web site: www.enersys.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility, transportation industries and by government and defense customers. The company also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers from over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world.
More information regarding EnerSys can be found at www.enersys.com.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this press release, contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, or the Reform Act, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding EnerSys' annual goodwill impairment testing for fiscal 2015, earnings estimates, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements identified by words such as "believe," "plan," "seek," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," and similar expressions. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that EnerSys expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results or benefits, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. The forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the Company's control. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by EnerSys on its website or otherwise. EnerSys does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Although EnerSys does not make forward-looking statements unless it believes it has a reasonable basis for doing so, EnerSys cannot guarantee their accuracy. The foregoing factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. For a list of other factors which could affect EnerSys' results, including earnings estimates, see EnerSys' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," including "Forward-Looking Statements," set forth in EnerSys' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. No undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements.
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