The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE MKT: GRC) reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.

Net sales during the fourth quarter 2013 increased 3.3% to $91.6 million compared to $88.7 million during the same period in 2012. Domestic sales increased 6.2% or $3.4 million while international sales decreased 1.6% or $0.5 million. Sales in our water end markets increased $2.4 million largely due to domestic water supply projects. Sales in our non-water end markets were principally unchanged.

Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2013 were a record $391.7 million compared to $375.7 million during the same period in 2012, an increase of 4.3%. Domestic sales increased 7.5% or $17.9 million while international sales decreased 1.4% or $1.9 million. The increase in water end market sales of $13.3 million was primarily due to shipments for the fire and agricultural markets and for Gulf Coast flood control projects in the first half of 2013. This increase was partially offset by reduced construction market demand for pumps from rental businesses as compared to this market's strong sales early in 2012. Increased shipments for the petroleum and industrial markets were the major contributors to the increase in our non-water market sales of $2.6 million.

Due to continuing lump-sum retirement payments, the Company recorded a GAAP-required $0.7 million non-cash pension settlement charge during the fourth quarter of 2013 relating to its defined benefit pension plan compared to $2.9 million during the same period in 2012. This charge was not required to be recognized in 2012 until the actuarial payments threshold was exceeded in the fourth quarter. In 2013, these charges were required to be recognized in each quarter, as the actuarial payments threshold was exceeded early in the year, and totaled $4.2 million.

Gross profit was $21.5 million for the fourth quarter 2013 resulting in gross margin of 23.4% compared to 21.3% in the same period in 2012. The increase in gross margin was principally due to sales mix changes and the lower non-cash pension settlement charge during the current quarter as described above. Excluding the pension settlement charges, gross margin would have been 23.9% and 23.5%, respectively. Operating income was $8.1 million resulting in operating margin of 8.9% in 2013 compared to 6.0% 2012. Excluding the pension settlement charges, operating margin would have been 9.6% and 9.4%, respectively.

Net income was $7.2 million during the fourth quarter 2013 compared to $3.7 million in the fourth quarter 2012 and earnings per share were $0.28 and $0.14 for the respective periods. Other income includes a non-recurring asset sale gain of $2.4 million in the fourth quarter. Excluding the pension settlement charges described above, earnings per share would have been $0.29 and $0.21 for the fourth quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Gross profit was a record $93.7 million in 2013 resulting in gross margin of 23.9% compared to 24.0% in 2012. Operating income was $41.9 million resulting in operating margin of 10.7% in 2013 compared to 11.2% in 2012. Excluding the previously described pension settlement charges, gross margin would have been 24.6% and 24.5%, respectively, and operating margin would have been 11.8% for 2013 and 12.0% for 2012.

Net income for 2013 was a record $30.1 million compared to $28.2 million in 2012 and earnings per share were $1.15 and $1.07 for the respective periods. Excluding the pension settlement charges, earnings per share would have been $1.25 and $1.15 for 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company's backlog of orders was $182.2 million at December 31, 2013 compared to $143.4 million a year ago and $190.7 million at September 30, 2013. The increase in backlog from a year ago reflects the 2013 award of the Permanent Canal Closure Project ("PCCP") contract of approximately $60.0 million to supply major flood control pumps to a member of a joint venture construction group for a significant New Orleans flood control project. Approximately $57.6 million of the project remain in the December 31, 2013 backlog total. The pumps for this project are expected to be shipped primarily in the second half of 2014 and first half of 2015.

The Company generated a record $50.4 million in operating cash flow during 2013 and continues to have a strong and flexible balance sheet. Cash and short-term investments totaled $31.4 million and short-term bank debt was $9.0 million at December 31, 2013. Working capital increased 15.9% from December 31, 2012 to $128.5 million at December 31, 2013 principally due to increased 2013 net sales and debt reduction.

"Our financial results showed continued strong operating performance during the quarter and year with improved sales, earnings and cash flow," said Jeffrey S. Gorman, President and CEO. "We are beginning to see some evidence of stabilization in key markets Gorman-Rupp serves and, with a strong order backlog, 2014 should be a solid year for the Company."

Safe Harbor Statement

In connection with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, The Gorman-Rupp Company provides the following cautionary statement: This news release contains various forward-looking statements based on assumptions concerning The Gorman-Rupp Company's operations, future results and prospects. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations about important economic, political, and technological factors, among others, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results or events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and related assumptions. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (1) continuation of the current and expected future business environment; (2) changes in government budgets and in laws and regulations, including taxes; (3) the successful integration of acquisitions; (4) the Company's future non-cash pension settlement charges; (5) unforeseen delays or disruptions in the New Orleans flood control project; and (6) the Company's future cash flow and financial condition. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments or otherwise.

David P. Emmens
Corporate Secretary
The Gorman-Rupp Company
Telephone (419) 755-1477
NYSE MKT: GRC

               
 
The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2013 2012
 
Net sales $ 91,607 $ 88,657 $ 391,665 $ 375,691
Cost of products sold   70,142   69,751     298,010   285,540
 
Gross profit 21,465 18,906 93,655 90,151
 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  13,355   13,548     51,734   47,968
 
Operating income 8,110 5,358 41,921 42,183
 
Other income (expense) - net   2,477   (21 )   2,356   264
 
Income before income taxes 10,587 5,337 44,277 42,447
Income taxes   3,415   1,649     14,173   14,244
 
Net income $ 7,172 $ 3,688   $ 30,104 $ 28,203
 
Earnings per share $ 0.28 $ 0.14 $ 1.15 $ 1.07
 
 
 
The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
 
December 31, December 31,
2013 2012

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,376 $ 20,373
Accounts receivable - net 59,374 58,712
Inventories 89,946 90,898
Deferred income taxes and other current assets   8,593   5,692
 
Total current assets 189,289 175,675
 
Property, plant and equipment - net 131,189 123,066
 
Other assets 3,657 4,156
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets   31,503   32,286
 
Total assets $ 355,638 $ 335,183
 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

Accounts payable $ 17,882 $ 14,897
Short-term debt 9,000 22,000
Accrued liabilities and expenses   33,878   27,924
 
Total current liabilities 60,760 64,821
 
Pension benefits - 7,517
 
Postretirement benefits 18,393 22,399
 
Deferred and other income taxes   12,345   5,727
 
Total liabilities 91,498 100,464
 
Shareholders' equity   264,140   234,719
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 355,638 $ 335,183
 
Shares outstanding 26,253,043 26,246,116
 
Shares outstanding and per share data reflect the 5 for 4 stock split effective December 10, 2013.
 

The Gorman-Rupp Company
Wayne L. Knabel, 419-755-1397
Chief Financial Officer