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Mohawk Industries Reports Record Q4 And Full Year Results

Mohawk Industries, Inc.
2017-02-10 07:13 5199

CALHOUN, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2016 fourth quarter record net earnings of $234 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.13, a 22% increase versus prior year. Excluding restructuring, acquisition expenses and other charges, net earnings were $243 million, and EPS was $3.26, a 16% increase over last year's fourth quarter adjusted EPS. Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $2.2 billion, up 9% versus the prior year's fourth quarter as reported and 7% on a legacy basis applying constant days and currency rates. For the fourth quarter of 2015, net sales were $2.0 billion, net earnings were $192 million and EPS was $2.57; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $210 million and EPS was $2.82.

For the twelve months ending December 31, 2016, net earnings and EPS were $930 million and $12.48, respectively. Net earnings excluding restructuring, acquisition expenses and other charges were $940 million, and EPS was $12.61, an increase of 24% over the twelve-month period adjusted EPS result in 2015. For the twelve-month period, net sales were $9.0 billion, an increase of 11% versus prior year as reported and 5.5% on a legacy basis applying constant currency rates. For the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2015, net sales were $8.1 billion, net earnings were $615 million and EPS was $8.31; excluding restructuring, acquisition expenses and other charges, net earnings and EPS were $756 million and $10.20.

Commenting on Mohawk Industries' fourth quarter and full year performance, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated, "In the fourth quarter, our sales and earnings per share set records for the period. Our operating margin for the quarter rose to 14.0%, a 150 basis point improvement over the prior year and the highest fourth quarter result in the company's history.

"For the full year, Mohawk delivered an outstanding performance. Our revenues for the year rose to an all-time high, our EBITDA increased to $1.7 billion and we generated adjusted operating income of $1.3 billion, up 24% over the prior year, the highest in our history. In 2016, our capital investments were our most ever at approximately $670 million. In 2016 alone, process improvements from new methods, product re-engineering and equipment upgrades have increased our productivity by $140 million. To continue our growth, we will make even greater internal investments this year to expand capacity and enter new markets. We are also adding unique capabilities to introduce more differentiated products and anticipate even higher productivity improvements in the coming year.

"For the quarter, our Global Ceramic Segment sales increased 5% as reported and on a constant days and currency basis. Operating income for the segment rose approximately 17% as reported to an operating margin of 14%. Sales in our North American ceramic business improved with new construction, commercial and home center channels outperforming. Our new larger sizes, contemporary shapes and proprietary Reveal Imaging are enhancing our styling and sales growth. Our greenfield ceramic plant in Tennessee became fully operational in the period and should reach planned efficiency levels in the first quarter. We are introducing higher value products at the facility to improve the product mix in the plant. In Mexico, our sales grew significantly but will be constrained until our Salamanca expansion is completed later this year. In the U.S. and Mexico, we have announced price increases on selected products to offset inflation in labor, energy and materials. Our European ceramic sales and margins improved as we enhanced our product offering and style leadership. In Russia, we continue to outperform the market as we bring leading global design to the region. We are installing additional capacity to support the expected expansion of the Russian economy.

"During the quarter, our Flooring North America Segment's sales increased 10% as reported or 8.5% on a constant day's basis. Operating income grew 18.5% to a margin of 14.5% as reported, or 15% excluding restructuring, integration and other charges. Residential carpet sales improved despite decreased selling prices from channel mix and growth in polyester. Our price increase of 3 to 5% to cover rising costs is being implemented in the first quarter. We are introducing SmartStrand Silk Reserve, which elevates luxuriously soft carpet to an unprecedented level, and AirO, a patented recycled polyester technology that produces a unique, more elegant soft flooring product that is installed in half the time. During the period, our commercial business grew faster than residential as a result of our investments in products and sales last year.  Our hard surface sales, including LVT, laminate, wood and vinyl, continued their dramatic expansion. Our LVT plant made significant improvements during the period, and we are installing another production line that will double our U.S. capacity by the end of this year. We are introducing SolidTech, a new rigid product, to complement our existing flexible LVT collections. Our premium laminate products with realistic visuals and proprietary water resistance continue to outperform the market. We are introducing more refined visuals and longer planks that replicate solid wood from our new engineered wood plant.

"For the quarter, our Flooring Rest of the World Segment's sales increased 14%, and operating income grew 41% as reported. Legacy sales rose 7% on a constant currency basis, and adjusted operating income increased 20% to a 17% margin. Our sales growth in the period was led by LVT, laminate and insulation products. Both our sheet vinyl and wood sales were hampered by prior manufacturing disruptions, which we have overcome. Our segment margins increased due to improved mix, the success of our new introductions and price increases, which offset cost inflation and currency changes. To maximize LVT production, we have implemented numerous operational improvements that increased our throughput and reduced our manufacturing costs. We continue to invest in sales and marketing to expand the distribution of our LVT products in anticipation of our capacity increasing this year. In laminate, we continue to grow our sales and margins through design and performance innovation. Sales of our insulation products increased significantly as we realigned the management and sales strategies of our acquired and legacy businesses. We are initiating the sale of carpet tile products in Europe to establish distribution that will support a new carpet tile plant that we are building in Belgium this year. We have approved a new sheet vinyl plant in Russia adjacent to our ceramic facility that will be operational next year.

"In January, we entered into an agreement to acquire a ceramic company in Italy located near our existing facilities. We anticipate product, sales and manufacturing synergies that will enhance our cost position and strengthen our combined brands and distribution.

"Today, Mohawk is in the best position in the company's history. In 2016, we delivered record results as our investment strategy to enhance our product innovation, brands and service continued to benefit our customers and provide the returns we expected. In 2017, we anticipate sales to grow similarly to last year on a local basis with operating margins improving slightly, excluding acquisitions and intellectual property. This year we will absorb about $45 million in start-up manufacturing and related marketing expenses in addition to other cost inflation. Across the enterprise, we are investing to increase our sales growth by expanding our capacity, broadening our product portfolio and entering new markets. Even with the considerable investments we have made since 2013, our financial leverage is historically low at 1.4x EBITDA. We believe there are potential acquisitions in our current markets and product categories as well as opportunities in new geographies and complementary products. Our organization and balance sheet can support significant additional investments to increase our business and enhance shareholder value. Taking all of this into account, our EPS guidance for the first quarter of 2017 is $2.64 to $2.73, which represents an 11% to 15% increase over first quarter 2016."

ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES

Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters and those that include the words "could," "should," "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and "estimates," or similar expressions constitute "forward-looking statements." For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; inflation and deflation in raw material prices and other input costs; inflation and deflation in consumer markets; energy costs and supply; timing and level of capital expenditures; timing and implementation of price increases for the Company's products; impairment charges; integration of acquisitions; international operations; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; tax, product and other claims; litigation; and other risks identified in Mohawk's SEC reports and public announcements.

Conference call Friday, February 10, 2017, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Statement of Operations


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015










Net sales


$                  2,182,566


1,997,997


8,959,087


8,071,563

Cost of sales


1,491,567


1,375,787


6,146,262


5,660,877

    Gross profit


690,999


622,210


2,812,825


2,410,686

Selling, general and administrative expenses


385,727


372,968


1,532,882


1,573,120

Operating income


305,272


249,242


1,279,943


837,566

Interest expense


8,485


18,480


40,547


71,086

Other expense (income), net


(3,190)


11,525


(1,729)


17,619

    Earnings before income taxes


299,977


219,237


1,241,125


748,861

Income tax expense


65,469


27,232


307,559


131,875

        Net earnings including noncontrolling interest


234,508


192,005


933,566


616,986

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest


760


446


3,204


1,684

Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


$                       233,748


191,559


930,362


615,302










Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.









Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


$                             3.15


2.59


12.55


8.37

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic


74,164


73,924


74,104


73,516










Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.









Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


$                             3.13


2.57


12.48


8.31

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted


74,638


74,475


74,568


74,043




























Other Financial Information









(Amounts in thousands)









Depreciation and amortization


$                       104,379


94,025


409,467


362,647

Capital expenditures


$                       211,365


151,587


672,125


503,657










Consolidated Balance Sheet Data









(Amounts in thousands)















December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015

ASSETS









Current assets:









    Cash and cash equivalents






$                      121,665


81,692

    Receivables, net






1,376,151


1,257,505

    Inventories






1,675,751


1,607,256

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets






297,945


303,519

        Total current assets






3,471,512


3,249,972

Property, plant and equipment, net






3,370,348


3,147,118

Goodwill






2,274,426


2,293,365

Intangible assets, net






834,606


936,541

Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets






279,704


307,404

    Total assets






$                10,230,596


9,934,400

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









Current liabilities:









Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper






$                  1,382,738


2,003,003

Accounts payable and accrued expenses






1,335,582


1,256,025

        Total current liabilities






2,718,320


3,259,028

Long-term debt, less current portion






1,128,747


1,188,964

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities






576,346


603,593

        Total liabilities






4,423,413


5,051,585

Redeemable noncontrolling interest






23,696


21,952

Total stockholders' equity






5,783,487


4,860,863

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity






$                10,230,596


9,934,400










Segment Information


 Three Months Ended


As of or for the Twelve Months Ended

(Amounts in thousands)


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015










Net sales:









    Global Ceramic


$                       749,146


711,691


3,174,706


3,012,859

    Flooring NA


970,136


879,765


3,865,746


3,602,112

    Flooring ROW


463,284


406,508


1,918,635


1,456,898

    Intersegment sales


-


33


-


(306)

        Consolidated net sales


$                  2,182,566


1,997,997


8,959,087


8,071,563










Operating income (loss):









    Global Ceramic


$                       102,080


87,583


478,448


414,154

    Flooring NA


140,311


118,410


505,115


264,271

    Flooring ROW


70,735


50,206


333,091


203,370

    Corporate and eliminations


(7,854)


(6,957)


(36,711)


(44,229)

        Consolidated operating income


$                       305,272


249,242


1,279,943


837,566










Assets:









    Global Ceramic






$                  4,024,859


3,846,133

    Flooring NA






3,410,856


3,164,525

    Flooring ROW






2,689,592


2,805,246

    Corporate and eliminations






105,289


118,496

        Consolidated assets






$               10,230,596


9,934,400

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.                                                 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)















Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended





December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015

Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.




$                       233,748


191,559


930,362


615,302

Adjusting items:











Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 




16,214


30,820


60,523


74,604

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)




-


21


-


13,337

Legal settlement and reserves




-


(2,520)


(90,000)


124,480

Release of indemnification asset




3,004


11,180


5,371


11,180

Tradename impairment 




-


-


47,905


-

Deferred loan costs




-


-


-


651

Income taxes - reversal of uncertain tax position




(3,004)


(11,180)


(5,371)


(11,180)

Income taxes 




(6,678)


(9,889)


(8,443)


(72,872)

Adjusted net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.




$                       243,284


209,991


940,347


755,502












Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. 


$                             3.26


2.82


12.61


10.20

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted




74,638


74,475


74,568


74,043


































Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt











(Amounts in thousands)













December 31, 2016









Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper


$                  1,382,738









Long-term debt, less current portion


1,128,747









Less: Cash and cash equivalents


121,665









Net Debt


$                  2,389,820




















Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA











(Amounts in thousands)










Trailing Twelve



Three Months Ended


Months Ended



April 2, 2016


July 2, 2016


October 1, 2016


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2016

Operating income


$                       245,672


350,692


378,307


305,272


1,279,943

Other (expense) income


(3,429)


5,807


(3,839)


3,190


1,729

Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interest


(569)


(926)


(949)


(760)


(3,204)

Depreciation and amortization


100,194


101,215


103,680


104,379


409,468

EBITDA


341,868


456,788


477,199


412,081


1,687,936

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


7,718


6,020


30,572


16,214


60,524

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


-


-


-


-


-

Legal settlement and reserves


-


-


(90,000)


-


(90,000)

Release of indemnification asset


-


-


2,368


3,004


5,372

Tradename impairment 


-


-


47,905


-


47,905

  Adjusted EBITDA 


$                       349,586


462,808


468,044


431,299


1,711,737












Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA










1.4













































Reconciliation of Net Sales to Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume







(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended





December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015



Net sales


$                  2,182,566


1,997,997


8,959,087


8,071,563



Adjustment to net sales on  constant shipping days


(23,872)


-


-


-



Adjustment to net sales on a constant exchange rate


16,731


-


68,962


-



Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days


2,175,425


1,997,997


9,028,049


8,071,563



Less: impact of acquisition volume


(38,436)


-


(509,172)


-



Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume

$                  2,136,989


1,997,997


8,518,877


8,071,563




































Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days 









(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended







Global Ceramic


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Net sales


$                       749,146


711,691







Adjustment to net sales on  constant shipping days


(8,224)


-







Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate


5,134


-







Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days 

$                       746,056


711,691








































Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on Constant Shipping Days 











(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended







Flooring NA


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Net sales


$                       970,136


879,765







Adjustment to net sales on  constant shipping days


(15,647)


-







Segment net sales on constant shipping days 

$                       954,489


879,765








































Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume





(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended







Flooring ROW


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Net sales


$                       463,284


406,508







Adjustment to net sales on  constant shipping days


-


-







Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate


11,597


-







Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days 


474,881


406,508







Less: impact of acquisition volume


(38,436)


-







Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume

$                       436,445


406,508








































Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit, excluding acquisition impact











(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended









December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Gross Profit


$                       690,999


622,210







Adjustments to gross profit:






















Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


12,218


15,945







Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


-


21







  Adjusted gross profit


703,217


638,176







Less: Impact of acquisition 


(7,650)


0







Adjusted gross profit excluding acquisition impact

$                       695,567


638,176








































Reconciliation of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses to Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative Expenses







(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended









December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Selling, general and administrative expenses


$                       385,727


372,968







Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses:











Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


(3,996)


(14,875)







Legal settlement and reserves


-


2,520







  Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses


$                       381,731


360,613





























Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate









(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended





December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015



Operating income


$                       305,272


249,242


1,279,943


837,566



Adjustments to operating income:











Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


16,214


30,820


59,847


74,604



Legal settlement and reserves


-


(2,520)


(90,000)


124,480



Tradename impairment 


-


-


47,905


-



Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


-


21


-


13,337



Adjusted operating income


321,486


277,563


1,297,695


1,049,987



    Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate


5,080


-


19,248


-



  Adjusted operating income on constant exchange rate


$                       326,566


277,563


1,316,943


1,049,987

























Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income 











(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended







Global Ceramic


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Operating income


$                       102,080


87,583







Adjustments to segment operating income:











Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


1,303


4,872







Adjusted segment operating income


$                       103,383


92,455


















Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income 











(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended







Flooring NA 


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Operating income


$                       140,311


118,410







Adjustments to segment operating income:











Legal settlement and reserves


-


(2,520)







Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


5,826


8,852







  Adjusted segment operating income


$                       146,137


124,742



















































Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income 











(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended







Flooring ROW 


December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Operating income


$                          70,735


50,206







Adjustments to segment operating income:











Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs 


8,903


16,254







Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


-


21







Adjusted segment operating income


$                          79,638


66,481








































Free Cash Flow











(Amounts in thousands)













Twelve Months Ended









December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Net cash provided by (used in)  operating activities


1,327,553


911,873







 Less: Capital expenditures


672,125


503,657







Free cash flow


$                       655,428


408,216





























Reconciliation of Earnings incl Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes to Adjusted Earnings incl Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes





(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended









December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Earnings before income taxes


$                       299,977


219,237







Noncontrolling interests


(760)


(446)







Adjustments to earnings including noncontrolling interests before income taxes:











Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related & other costs 


16,214


30,820







Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


-


21







Legal settlement and reserves


-


(2,520)







Release of indemnification asset


3,004


11,180







 Adjusted earnings including noncontrolling interests before income taxes


$                       318,435


258,292





























Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Adjusted Income Tax Expense 











(Amounts in thousands)













Three Months Ended









December 31, 2016


December 31, 2015







Income tax expense 


$                          65,469


27,232







Income taxes - reversal of uncertain tax position


3,004


11,180







Income tax effect of adjusting items


6,678


9,889







  Adjusted income tax expense


$                          75,151


48,301


















Adjusted income tax rate


23.6%


18.7%







 

 


































The Company supplements its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with US GAAP, with certain non-GAAP financial measures. As required by the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, the tables above present a reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable US GAAP measure. Each of the non-GAAP measures set forth above should be considered in addition to the comparable US GAAP measure, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures, when reconciled to the corresponding US GAAP measure, help its investors as follows: Non-GAAP revenue measures that assist in identifying growth trends and in comparisons of revenue with prior and future periods and  non-GAAP profitability measures that assist in understanding the long-term profitability trends of the Company's business and in comparisons of its profits with prior and future periods.












The Company excludes certain items from its non-GAAP revenue measure because these items can vary dramatically between periods and can obscure underlying business trends. Items excluded from the Company's non-GAAP revenue measures include: foreign currency transactions and translation, more or fewer shipping days in a period and the impact of acquisitions.












The Company excludes certain items from its non-GAAP profitability measures because these items may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, the Company's core operating performance. Items excluded from the Company's non-GAAP profitability measures include: restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs, legal settlements and reserves, tradename impairments, acquisition purchase accounting (inventory step-up), release of indemnification assets and the reversal of uncertain tax positions.

 

 

Source: Mohawk Industries, Inc.
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