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ATLANTA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) reported sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.6 billion were down 10% compared to the third quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $107.6 million, a decrease of 18% from $131.0 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were 67 cents, down 17% compared to 81 cents for the third quarter last year.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, sales totaled $7.6 billion, down 11% compared to the same period in 2008. Net income for the nine months was $300.4 million, a decrease of 23% from $387.6 million recorded in the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.88, down 20% compared to $2.36 for the same period last year.
In review of the quarter, Mr. Gallagher commented, "The Automotive Group reported a 1% decrease in sales for the quarter, which is improved from the 7% and 5% sales declines reported for this group in the first and second quarters, respectively. S.P. Richards, our Office Products Group, was down 5% and this compares to a 7% sales decrease in the first quarter and a 6% decrease last quarter. Sales for the Industrial and Electrical Groups were down significantly, but they were consistent with their results for the second quarter, which we believe is a reflection of stabilizing conditions in the manufacturing segment of the economy. Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, had a 22% sales decrease in the quarter, and EIS, our Electrical Group, had a 30% decrease."
Mr. Gallagher added, "The balance sheet at September 30, 2009 remains in excellent condition and we continue to strengthen our financial position through working capital and asset management initiatives, cost reduction efforts and steady and strong cash flows. The Company's sound cash position provides us with significant financial flexibility and our priorities for cash in several key areas serve to maximize the total return to shareholders."
Mr. Gallagher concluded, "2009 has proven to be a challenging year for GPC. However, we continue to have confidence in the long-term positive fundamentals for all four of our business segments. Our primary focus currently is to keep the balance sheet strong and to position each of our businesses to show improved sales and earnings results as the economy begins to improve."
Conference Call
Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results of the quarter and the future outlook. Interested parties may listen to the call on the Company's website, http://www.genpt.com/, by clicking "Investor Services", or by dialing 877-316-2549, conference ID 85294980. A replay will also be available on the Company's website or at 800-642-1687, conference ID 85294980, two hours after the completion of the conference call until 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on October 31, 2009.
Forward Looking Statements
Some statements in this release, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or otherwise release to the public and in materials that we make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may relate, for example, to our future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, economic performance (including growth and earnings), industry conditions and demand for our products and services. The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships, changes in general economic conditions, the growth rate of the market for the Company's products and services, competitive product, service and pricing pressures, including internet related initiatives, the effectiveness of the Company's promotional, marketing and advertising programs, changes in financial markets, including particularly the capital and credit markets, changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting and taxation guidance, the uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and other reports to the SEC.
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S. and Canada through its Motion Industries subsidiary. S.P. Richards Company, the Office Products Group, distributes business products nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. The Electrical/Electronic Group, EIS, Inc., distributes electrical and electronic components throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales $2,606,757 $2,882,115 $7,586,298 $8,495,073
Cost of goods sold 1,841,511 2,033,110 5,343,996 5,974,372
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765,246 849,005 2,242,302 2,520,701
Selling,
administrative &
other expenses 594,540 638,163 1,760,878 1,902,467
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Income before
income taxes 170,706 210,842 481,424 618,234
Income taxes 63,067 79,825 181,016 230,601
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Net income $107,639 $131,017 $300,408 $387,633
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Basic net income
per common share $.67 $.81 $1.88 $2.37
Diluted net income
per common share $.67 $.81 $1.88 $2.36
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding 159,541 161,603 159,500 163,324
Dilutive effect of
stock options and
Non-vested
restricted stock
awards 335 673 268 689
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Weighted average
common shares
outstanding -
assuming dilution 159,876 162,276 159,768 164,013
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Net sales:
Automotive $1,381,578 $1,393,118 $3,960,743 $4,127,518
Industrial 711,471 907,015 2,149,200 2,686,297
Office Products 436,287 458,968 1,255,169 1,332,167
Electrical/
Electronic 89,364 126,827 256,106 363,712
Materials
Other (1) (11,943) (3,813) (34,920) (14,621)
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Total net
Sales $2,606,757 $2,882,115 $7,586,298 $8,495,073
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Operating profit:
Automotive $107,735 $111,730 $312,919 $317,888
Industrial 36,495 77,220 102,113 222,781
Office Products 26,692 33,426 99,081 114,721
Electrical/
Electronic
Materials 6,802 10,272 17,560 29,175
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Total operating
profit 177,724 232,648 531,673 684,565
Interest
expense, net (6,662) (7,391) (20,510) (21,877)
Other, net (356) (14,415) (29,739) (44,454)
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Income before
income
taxes $170,706 $210,842 $481,424 $618,234
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Capital
expenditures $12,405 $15,761 $49,360 $60,091
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Depreciation and
amortization $22,562 $21,768 $67,494 $66,469
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(1) Represents the net effect of discounts, incentives and freight billed
reported as a component of net sales.
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
2009 2008
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $363,133 $124,428
Trade accounts receivable, net 1,250,575 1,350,568
Merchandise inventories, net 2,188,133 2,318,215
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 232,450 279,932
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,034,291 4,073,143
Goodwill and other intangible assets,
less accumulated amortization 171,573 147,940
Other assets 285,730 185,420
Net property, plant and equipment 485,647 412,755
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TOTAL ASSETS $4,977,241 $4,819,258
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable $1,124,276 $1,070,513
Current portion of debt - 250,000
Income taxes payable 56,997 18,506
Dividends payable 63,819 63,003
Other current liabilities 199,419 223,634
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,444,511 1,625,656
Long-term debt 500,000 250,000
Other long-term liabilities 128,729 115,027
Retirement and other post-retirement
benefit liabilities 289,659 91,031
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 7,447 68,439
Common stock 159,552 160,557
Retained earnings and other 2,447,343 2,508,548
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TOTAL EQUITY 2,614,342 2,737,544
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $4,977,241 $4,819,258
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NOTE: Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to
current year presentation.
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30,
2009 2008
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $300,408 $387,633
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 67,494 66,469
Other 8,563 13,067
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 390,038 1,836
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 766,503 469,005
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (49,360) (60,091)
Acquisitions and other (123,047) (98,735)
Purchase of properties under construction and
lease agreement (72,811) -
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (245,218) (158,826)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Stock options exercised 2,178 1,364
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 63 313
Dividends paid (189,739) (188,805)
Changes in cash overdraft position (52,000) -
Purchase of stock (159) (228,863)
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (239,657) (415,991)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 13,728 (1,597)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 295,356 (107,409)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 67,777 231,837
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $363,133 $124,428
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081002/CLTH108LOGODATASOURCE: Genuine Parts Company
CONTACT: Jerry W. Nix, Vice Chairman and CFO, +1-770-612-2048; or Sidney
G. Jones, Vice President-Investor Relations, +1-770-818-4628
Web Site: http://www.genpt.com/