Acme United Reports 22% Sales Increase and 44% EPS Increase for First Quarter of 2021
Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) reported a 22% increase in net sales for Q1 2021, reaching $43.5 million compared to $35.8 million in Q1 2020. Net income surged 60% to $2,046,000, translating to $0.52 per diluted share. Strong performance was noted in Westcott cutting tools and DMT sharpeners, with European sales up 42%. The gross margin decreased to 35.8% due to higher freight costs. Bank debt rose to $43.4 million, with a notable increase in inventory due to anticipated growth and supply chain concerns related to COVID-19.
- 22% increase in net sales to $43.5 million.
- 60% increase in net income to $2,046,000.
- 44% increase in diluted earnings per share to $0.52.
- Strong sales in Westcott tools and DMT sharpeners.
- European sales increased by 42%, driven by e-commerce growth.
- Gross margin decreased to 35.8% from 37.8% due to higher freight costs.
- Bank debt increased to $43.4 million from $32.9 million.
SHELTON, Conn., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 were
Net income was
Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen said, “Net sales in first quarter of 2021 continued the strong performance we achieved in 2020, with revenues in all of our operating units increasing. We had particularly strong sales of our Westcott cutting tools and DMT sharpeners, and our European business had a record first quarter. Sales in Canada at First Aid Central continued to grow. First quarter 2021 revenues included approximately
Mr. Johnsen added, “We continue to gain market share and new placements with existing customers. We have introduced new Westcott craft cutting tools and first aid items, and we have new production coming on stream at DMT and Med-Nap. We are optimistic about the next three quarters of 2021 and beyond.”
For the first quarter of 2021, net sales in the U.S. segment increased
European net sales for the first quarter of 2021 increased
Net sales in Canada for the first quarter of 2021 increased
Gross margin was
The Company’s bank debt less cash on March 31, 2021 was
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Acme United will hold a conference call to discuss its quarterly results, which will be broadcast on Monday, April 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. To listen or participate in a question and answer session, dial 800-367-2403. International callers may dial 334-777-6978. The confirmation code is 7892281. You may access the live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.acmeunited.com. A replay may be accessed under Investor Relations, Audio Archives.
About Acme United
ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Pac-Kit®,Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, and Med-Nap. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including the impact that the global COVID-19 pandemic has had and will continue to have on the Company’s business, operations and financial results. These include, the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the duration, spread, severity, and any recurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic including through any new variant strains of the underlying virus; the effectiveness and availability of vaccines; the duration and scope of pandemic-related government orders and restrictions on commercial and other activities, including retail store, office, school and restaurant closures; the duration and scope of the Company’s actions to maintain employee health at our offices, production facilities and distribution centers; the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall demand for the Company’s products; the pace of recovery when an effective vaccine is widely available or when the pandemic otherwise subsides and the heightened impact the pandemic has on many of the risks described herein, including, without limitation, risks relating to the on-going world-wide economic downturn, and potential disruptions in our supply chain, any of which could adversely impact the Company’s ability to manufacture, source or distribute it products, both domestically and internationally.
These risks and uncertainties further include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in global economic conditions, whether caused by COVID-19 or otherwise, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers; (iii) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits, including COVID-19 related changes; (iv) the impact of competition; (v) the impact of technological changes including, specifically, the growth of online marketing and sales activity; (vi) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; (vii) the Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventory in a rapidly changing business environment, including additional inventory acquired to respond to COVID-19 related uncertainties; (viii) currency fluctuations; (ix) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates; and (x) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
| CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll | Acme United Corporation | 1 Waterview Drive | Shelton, CT 06484 |
| Phone: (203) 254-6060 |
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||||||
| FIRST QUARTER REPORT 2021 | |||||||||||
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| Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||
| Amounts in 000's except per share data | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 43,525 | $ | 35,775 | |||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 27,938 | 22,244 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 15,583 | 13,531 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 12,619 | 11,521 | |||||||||
| Operating income | 2,964 | 2,010 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 226 | 322 | |||||||||
| Interest income | (5) | (8) | |||||||||
| Net interest expense | 221 | 314 | |||||||||
| Other expense, net | 78 | 44 | |||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 2,665 | 1,652 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 623 | 375 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,046 | $ | 1,277 | |||||||
| Shares outstanding - basic | 3,347 | 3,349 | |||||||||
| Shares outstanding - diluted | 3,911 | 3,519 | |||||||||
| Earnings per share - basic | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.38 | |||||||
| Earnings per share - diluted | 0.52 | 0.36 | |||||||||
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||
| FIRST QUARTER REPORT 2021 | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Amounts in | |||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,857 | $ | 4,272 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 31,592 | 27,413 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 49,389 | 36,250 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,477 | 1,926 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 87,315 | 69,861 | |||||||||
| Plant, property and equipment, net | 21,137 | 14,097 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right of use asset | 3,961 | 2,711 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization | 18,361 | 15,478 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 4,800 | 5,886 | |||||||||
| Other assets | - | 89 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 135,574 | $ | 108,122 | |||||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 8,151 | $ | 5,186 | |||||||
| Operating lease liability - short term | 1,074 | 1,003 | |||||||||
| Mortgage payable - short term | 267 | 267 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 11,290 | 6,955 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 20,786 | 13,411 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 40,626 | 33,853 | |||||||||
| Long term debt - PPP loan | 3,508 | - | |||||||||
| Mortgage payable - long term | 2,844 | 3,111 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability - long term | 3,044 | 1,765 | |||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 144 | 157 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 70,952 | 52,297 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 64,626 | 55,825 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 135,574 | $ | 108,122 | |||||||
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