MGP Ingredients, Inc. Announces FY 2011 Third Quarter Results
05/10/2011
Highlights
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Company reports fiscal 2011 Q3 diluted EPS of
$0.04 per share vs. a year-ago loss of$0.14 per share despite significantly higher corn and flour costs -
FY 2011 nine-month income from operations increases by
$4.2 million over prior year - Total quarterly sales increase 30 percent from a year ago
- Q3 distillery operations show higher sales and profit margins vs. year ago
For the first nine months of fiscal 2011, net income was
"We're showing positive results this year in terms of higher operating profits, even though we realize that much more progress lies ahead," said
Newkirk added, "The distillery products segment has ramped up nicely from a year ago, and we're enjoying strong demand for food grade alcohol across several end markets. Our production volumes have increased more than 30 percent compared to a year ago due to the successful collaboration with our joint venture partner at ICP. While we continue to face challenges, principally in the form of higher input costs for corn, we've done well this year to raise alcohol gross margin above year-ago levels."
Distillery Products Segment
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Distillery products pre-tax income of
$5.5 million was up 177 percent from pre-tax income of$2.0 million during the third quarter a year ago. Gross margins improved significantly over the year-ago period, as the company's high quality alcohol production increase was complemented by enhanced margin management in the face of a 66 percent increase in the per-bushel cost of corn. -
Distillery products sales for the third quarter were
$50.3 million , an increase of 47 percent compared to the prior year's third quarter. The majority of this increase was attributable to a 42 percent rise in volume of high quality food grade alcohol. Also contributing to the increase during the quarter was an increase of$3.0 million in sales of distillers feed. -
Distillery products sales for the nine-month period of fiscal 2011 were
$136.0 million , an increase of 35 percent compared to the same period in the prior year. The majority of the increase was due to a 38 percent increase in the volume of high quality food grade alcohol. For the nine-month period of fiscal 2011, pre-tax income in the distillery segment was$20.9 , up 63 percent from pre-tax income of$12.8 million one year ago. The year to date gains occurred despite a 42 percent increase in the per-bushel cost of corn and a 12 percent increase in the per-million cubic foot cost of natural gas compared to the same period a year ago.
Ingredient Solutions Segment
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Total ingredient segment sales for the third quarter were
$13.6 million , a decrease of 6 percent compared to the prior year's third quarter. Sales of specialty starches increased 9 percent compared to a year ago. This was partly offset by a decline in sales of specialty proteins. As planned, sales of commodity starch and commodity protein were also lower, decreasing 16 percent and 90 percent, respectively, for the quarter compared to a year ago. -
Ingredient solutions pre-tax income declined to
$100,000 compared with$2.2 million in the prior year's third quarter. Segment profit margins declined during the quarter. This was principally due to higher production costs as well as lower volume output. Flour costs on a per unit basis averaged approximately 44 percent higher compared to the same period a year ago, whereas natural gas prices averaged approximately 16 percent lower year over year. -
For the first nine months of fiscal 2011, ingredient solutions sales were
$42.2 million , a decrease of 7 percent from the prior year period. Sales of specialty starches showed a small increase compared to the same period a year ago while sales of specialty proteins were down just slightly. Sales of commodity starch and commodity protein decreased 25 percent and 95 percent, respectively, for the year to date period. Protein and starch production for the first nine months of the current fiscal year was adversely affected by slowdowns to accommodate a series of planned facility upgrades and process improvements during the first quarter of the year. In addition to the overall decline in revenues for the ingredient solutions segment, profit margins declined principally due to higher productions costs caused by lower volume output, increased energy costs related to a rise in natural gas prices, and higher flour costs. Natural gas prices and flour prices averaged approximately 12 percent and 7 percent higher, respectively, compared to the first nine months a year ago.
Other Segment
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The other products segment reported a pre-tax loss of
$175,000 compared to a profit of$29,000 in the prior year's third quarter. Sales in the other segment for the current year's third quarter were approximately$287,000 , a decrease of approximately 53 percent compared to a year ago. For the first nine months of fiscal 2011, this segment had a pre-tax loss of$312,000 compared to pre-tax income of$125,000 in the prior year period. The decline in sales and pre-tax profits for both the quarter and nine-month periods was primarily due to lower unit sales of the company's plant-based biopolymers and resins. Also contributing to the year to date decrease was the divestiture of the pet products business, which reported sales during the prior year period.
Conclusion
Newkirk said, "Almost every one of our relationships in the consumer packaged goods industry has the potential to be significantly larger, not only in terms of sales but also in terms of the strategic role MGPI can perform in helping them grow their businesses. Our ingredients business is poised to show improving results going forward due to the substantial changes put in the place the past 18 to 24 months. We're anticipating a solid finish to the current fiscal year in the distillery segment as well, and our company's results should include a strong balance sheet with very little debt and improved financial flexibility to carry out our plans."
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MGP INGREDIENTS, INC. | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||
(unaudited) | Quarter Ended | Year to Date Ended | ||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share) | March 31, 2011 | March 31, 2010 | March 31, 2011 | March 31, 2010 |
Net Sales | $ 64,188 | $ 49,269 | $ 179,117 | $ 147,612 |
Cost of Sales | 57,669 | 44,302 | 153,452 | 124,298 |
Gross Profit | $ 6,519 | $ 4,967 | $ 25,665 | $ 23,314 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 5,690 | 5,075 | 16,277 | 14,675 |
Other operating costs | -- | 521 | 328 | 1,773 |
(Loss)Gain on sale/disposal of assets | -- | -- | 322 | (700) |
Loss on joint venture formation | -- | -- | -- | 3,047 |
Income (Loss) from Operations | $ 829 | $ (629) | $ 8,738 | $ 4,519 |
Other Income, Net | 3 | 1 | 6 | 24 |
Interest Expense | (92) | (280) | (358) | (1,606) |
Equity in earnings(loss) of joint ventures | 124 | (1,541) | 756 | (1,439) |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $ 864 | $ (2,449) | $ 9,142 | $ 1,498 |
Provision(Benefit) for Income Taxes | 163 | (195) | 197 | (4,764) |
Net Income (Loss) | $ 701 | $ (2,254) | $ 8,945 | $ 6,262 |
Other Comprehensive Income(Loss), net of tax | 17 | (4) | (159) | (1) |
Comprehensive Income | $ 718 | $ (2,258) | $ 8,949 | $ 6,261 |
Basic Earnings Per Common Share | $ 0.04 | $ (0.14) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.38 |
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | $ 0.04 | $ (0.14) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.38 |
Weighted average shares outstanding — Basic | 16,711,938 | 16,673,075 | 16,695,762 | 16,649,673 |
Weighted average shares outstanding — Diluted | 16,732,812 | 16,673,075 | 16,713,525 | 16,657,179 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) | |||||
(Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2011 | June 30, 2010 |
ASSETS | LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current Assets: | Current Liabilities: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 713 | $ 6,369 | Current maturities of long-term debt | $ 602 | $ 689 |
Restricted cash | 1,168 | 971 | Revolving credit facility | 5,998 | -- |
Receivables | 26,967 | 17,674 | Accounts payable | 14,664 | 10,341 |
Inventory | 22,805 | 14,524 | Accounts payable to affiliate, net | 5,841 | 4,951 |
Prepaid expenses | 793 | 1,517 | Accrued expenses | 4,248 | 7,510 |
Deposits | 1,349 | 733 | Total Current Liabilities | $ 31,353 | $ 23,491 |
Deferred income taxes | 2,678 | 6,267 | Other Liabilities: | ||
Refundable income taxes | 358 | 578 | Long-term debt, less current maturities | 1,645 | 2,082 |
Total Current Assets | $ 56,831 | $ 48,633 | Deferred credit | 4,939 | 5,379 |
Accrued retirement health and life | |||||
insurance benefits | 8,582 | 8,170 | |||
Property and equipment, At Cost | 159,916 | 164,559 | Other non-current liabilities | 2,439 | 2,964 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (98,902) | (107,196) | Deferred income taxes | 2,678 | 6,267 |
Net property, plant and | Total Liabilities | $ 51,636 | $ 48,353 | ||
equipment | $ 61,014 | $ 57,363 | |||
Investment in joint ventures | 14,864 | 14,266 | Stockholders' Equity | 81,667 | 72,784 |
Other assets | 594 | 875 | TOTAL LIABILITIES AND | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ 133,303 | $ 121,137 | STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 133,303 | $ 121,137 |
Capital Structure | |||||
Net Investment in: | Financed By: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 713 | $ 6,369 | |||
Working capital | 25,478 | 25,142 | Long-term debt* | $ 1,645 | $ 2,082 |
Property, plant and equipment | 61,014 | 57,363 | Deferred liabilities | 18,638 | 22,780 |
Other non-current assets | 15,458 | 15,141 | Stockholders' equity | 81,667 | 72,784 |
Total | $ 101,950 | $ 97,646 | Total | $ 101,950 | $ 97,646 |
*Excludes short-term portion. Short-term portion is included within working capital. |
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