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QEPC Q E P Company Inc (QX)

34.73
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  0.63 1.85% 34.73 34.06 34.77 34.73 34.49 34.49 1,340 19:53:53

Q.E.P. CO., INC. Reports Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Sales and Earnings

06/07/2016 1:43pm

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FIRST QUARTER SALES – $80.2 MILLION FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME – $2.2 MILLION VS $1.3 MILLION LAST YEAR


Q.E.P. CO., INC. (OTC:QEPC.PK) (the “Company”) today reported its consolidated results of operations for the first quarter of its fiscal year ending February 28, 2017.

The Company reported net sales of $80.2 million for the quarter ended May 31, 2016, an increase of $1.9 million or 2.4% from the $78.3 million reported in the same period of fiscal 2016.  As a percentage of net sales, gross margin was 28.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 compared to 27.1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

Lewis Gould, Chairman, commented: "I am encouraged by the progress we have made this quarter despite continuing headwinds with the strong US dollar, increases in health care costs and other items.  Despite this the Company has worked towards positive results this quarter, developing new and innovative products and sales growth in North America.  We are working very hard to continue to flatten our supply chain and lower our costs, while continuing to strengthen our balance sheet with improved working capital and lower debt.”

Net sales for the three month period ended May 31, 2016 as compared to the comparable period in the prior fiscal year reflect growth across multiple product lines in the US and Australia, partially offset by reduced sales in Europe. Foreign exchange rates weakened against the US dollar year over year and continue to affect the translation of the Company’s international operations.

The Company’s gross profit increased $1.4 million or 6.4% to $22.6 million and gross margin improved by 1.1%.  Gross margin benefited from cost reductions on certain products as well as favorable product mix.

Operating expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were $18.8 million or 23.5% of net sales, compared to $19.0 million or 24.2% of net sales in the comparable fiscal 2016 period.  Lower shipping cost was partially offset by the timing of increased marketing expenses associated with the introduction of new flooring products in North America and Australia.   

The decrease in interest expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016 is principally the result of debt payments made under term loan facilities during fiscal 2016.

The provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was 37.5%, compared to 35.0% for the comparable period of fiscal 2016. The effective tax rate in both fiscal years reflects the relative contribution of the Company’s earnings sourced from its international operations.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and 2016 was $2.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively, or $0.68 and $0.39, respectively, per diluted share.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2017, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $4.8 million, compared to $3.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

  For the Three Months
  Ended May 31,
   2016  2015 
Net income$2,185 $1,268 
Add:Interest expense, net 281  320 
 Provision for income taxes 1,311  683 
 Depreciation and amortization 1,016  1,070 
EBITDA $4,793 $3,341 
 

 

Cash provided by operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $0.9 million as compared to $3.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, increased earnings were principally used to fund increases in working capital and pay down debt.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, earnings and changes in working capital were used, along with cash balances, to reduce debt. In both periods, the Company’s capital expenditures were funded through cash from operations.

Working capital at the end of the Company’s fiscal 2017 first quarter was $40.8 million compared to $38.7 million at the end of the 2016 fiscal year.  Aggregate debt, net of cash balances, at the end of the Company’s fiscal 2017 first quarter was $20.4 million or 28.8% of equity, an increase of $0.3 million compared to $20.1 million or 29.4% of equity at the end of the 2016 fiscal year.

The Company will be hosting a conference call to discuss these results and to answer your questions at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 7, 2016. If you would like to join the conference call, dial 1-888-505-4368 toll free from the US or 1-719-325-2458 internationally approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time and ask for the Q.E.P. Co., Inc. First-Quarter Conference Call / Conference ID 9556342. A replay of the conference call will be available until midnight July 14, 2016 by calling 1-877-870-5176 toll free from the US and entering pin number 9556342; internationally, please call 1-858-384-5517 using the same pin number.

Q.E.P. Co., Inc., founded in 1979, is a world class, worldwide provider of innovative, quality and value-driven flooring and industrial solutions. As a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor, QEP delivers a comprehensive line of hardwood and laminate flooring, flooring installation tools, adhesives and flooring related products targeted for the professional installer as well as the do-it-yourselfer. In addition, the Company provides industrial tools with cutting edge technology to the industrial trades. Under brand names including QEP®, ROBERTS®, Capitol®, Harris®Wood, Fausfloor®, Vitrex®, Homelux®, TileRite®, PRCI®, Nupla®, HISCO®, Plasplugs®, Ludell®, Porta-Nails®, Tomecanic®, Bénètiere® and Elastiment®, the Company sells its products to home improvement retail centers, specialty distribution outlets, municipalities and industrial solution providers in 50 states and throughout the world.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding economic conditions, sales growth, product development and marketing, operating expenses, cost savings, cash flow, debt and currency exchange rates. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

-Financial Information Follows-

 

    
Q.E.P. CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
    
  For the Three Months 
  Ended May 31, 
  2016   2015 
    
Net sales$80,178  $78,267 
Cost of goods sold 57,569   57,025 
Gross profit 22,609   21,242 
    
Operating expenses:   
Shipping 6,657   7,310 
General and administrative 6,418   6,256 
Selling and marketing 5,921   5,491 
Other income, net (164)  (86)
Total operating expenses 18,832   18,971 
    
Operating income 3,777   2,271 
    
Interest expense, net (281)  (320)
    
Income before provision for income taxes 3,496   1,951 
    
Provision for income taxes 1,311   683 
    
Net income $2,185  $1,268 
    
Net income per share:   
Basic$0.68  $0.39 
Diluted$0.68  $0.39 
    
Weighted average number of common   
shares outstanding:   
Basic 3,195   3,212 
Diluted 3,219   3,235 
    

 

    
Q.E.P. CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
    
 For the Three Months
 Ended May 31,
  2016   2015 
    
Net income$2,185  $1,268 
    
Unrealized currency translation adjustments 504   (118)
    
Comprehensive income$2,689  $1,150 
    

 

    
Q.E.P. CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except per share values)
    
 May 31, 2016 (Unaudited) February 29, 2016
    
ASSETS   
Cash$14,053  $15,923 
Restricted Cash 1,724   - 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $419   
and $377 as of May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively 40,609   39,491 
Inventories 43,870   42,797 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,711   2,234 
Current assets 102,967   100,445 
    
Property and equipment, net 19,113   19,538 
Deferred income taxes, net 5,291   5,288 
Intangibles, net 16,118   15,717 
Other assets 518   550 
    
Total Assets$144,007  $141,538 
    
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   
    
Trade accounts payable$20,462  $18,432 
Accrued liabilities 15,614   17,854 
Income taxes payable 356   383 
Lines of credit 23,701   23,093 
Current maturities of notes payable 2,026   2,032 
Current liabilities 62,159   61,794 
    
Notes payable 10,435   10,899 
Other long term liabilities 589   589 
Total Liabilities 73,183   73,282 
    
Preferred stock, 2,500 shares authorized, $1.00 par value; 337 shares   
issued and outstanding at May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016 337   337 
Common stock, 20,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value; 3,802 and   
3,802 shares issued, and 3,190 and 3,198 shares outstanding at   
May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively 4   4 
Additional paid-in capital 10,752   10,737 
Retained earnings 70,133   67,952 
Treasury stock, 612 and 604 shares held at cost at May 31, 2016   
and February 29, 2016, respectively (7,016)  (6,884)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (3,386)  (3,890)
Shareholders' Equity 70,824   68,256 
    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$144,007  $141,538 
    

 

    
Q.E.P. CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
    
  For the Three Months 
  Ended May 31, 
  2016   2015 
    
Operating activities:   
Net income$2,185  $1,268 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash   
provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 1,016   1,070 
Other non-cash adjustments 35   70 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:   
Accounts receivable (907)  (4,726)
Inventories (836)  (1,234)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (438)  (235)
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities (140)  6,763 
Net cash provided by operating activities 915   2,976 
    
Investing activities:   
Proceeds from sale of property -   328 
Capital expenditures (243)  (536)
Net cash used in investing activities (243)  (208)
    
Financing activities:   
Net borrowings (repayments) under lines of credit (463)  1,457 
Net borrowings (repayments) of notes payable (470)  (6,096)
Purchase of treasury stock (30)  (30)
Dividends (4)  (3)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (967)  (4,672)
    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 149   (2)
    
Net (decrease) increase in cash (146)  (1,906)
Cash at beginning of period 15,923   10,576 
Cash at end of period$15,777  $8,670 
    
CONTACT: 
Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
Mark S. Walter
Chief Financial Officer 
561-994-5550

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