The Eastern Company Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reported a 15% increase in net sales from continuing operations, totaling $63.9 million for Q3 2021, driven by strong demand in core markets. Net earnings increased 21% to $3.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share. Gross margins rose to 24%, aided by price increases offsetting material costs. Backlog grew significantly to $83.1 million, up 44% year-over-year. The company divested Greenwald Industries, utilizing proceeds for debt reduction and share repurchases. The net leverage ratio improved to 2.5x, indicating a strong balance sheet.
- Net sales from continuing operations increased by 15% to $63.9 million.
- Net earnings from continuing operations grew by 21% to $3.8 million.
- Gross margins improved to 24%, up from 23% in Q2 2021.
- Backlog rose 44% to $83.1 million compared to Q3 2020.
- Net leverage ratio decreased to 2.5x, down from 3.0x at the end of fiscal year 2020.
- Operating expenses related to relocating operations from Illinois to Mexico impacted earnings.
Net Sales from Continuing Operations Increase by
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Grow by
- Strengthening demand across our core markets drove growth in our net sales from continuing operations to
$63.9 million in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of15% compared to net sales from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2020. Customer orders were strong and backlog grew to$83.1 million at the end of the third quarter compared to$57.7 million at the end of the third quarter of 2020. - Gross margins increased sequentially by 100 basis points to
24% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to23% in the second quarter of 2021, as price increases began to offset elevated material costs and freight rates. - Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2021 were
$0.61 , an increase of20% over the third quarter of 2020, as a result of higher sales and improved gross margins, partly offset by expenses related to the move of certain operations from Illinois to Mexico. Adjusted for these expenses, earnings per diluted share from continuing operations were$0.64 . (See non-GAAP financial measures.) - Eastern's balance sheet remains strong with net leverage of 2.5x as of the end of the third quarter of 2021, down from 3.0x at the end of fiscal year 2020.
- As part of our efforts to streamline our portfolio of businesses and build scale in our largest businesses, Eastern announced on November 4th that it had divested the assets of Greenwald Industries. We plan to use the proceeds from the sale to reduce our debt and re-initiate share repurchases under a new 10b5-2 plan.
NAUGATUCK, CT / ACCESSWIRE / November 10, 2021 / The Eastern Company ("Eastern") (NASDAQ:EML), an industrial manufacturer of unique engineered solutions serving commercial transportation, logistics, and other industrial markets, today announced the results of operations for the third fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2021.
President and CEO August Vlak commented, "Sales from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2021 increased
Mr. Vlak continued, "Our backlog at the end of the third quarter reached
Mr. Vlak added "Our businesses are responding well to the supply chain challenges and volatility in certain raw material prices. Our businesses have been more successful at passing on cost increases by raising prices during the quarter. Gross margin in the third quarter increased to
Mr. Vlak continued, "Our balance sheet remains strong. As of the end of the third quarter of 2021 our net leverage ratio was 2.5x, and our fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.5x, both of which comfortably comply with our bank covenants of 4.25x and 1.25x, respectively. We believe that our strong balance sheet, proceeds from divestitures, and ample liquidity will fuel an acceleration in growth of our three largest businesses."
Third Quarter of 2021 and First Nine Months of 2021 Financial Results
Net sales from continuing operations increased by
Gross margin as a percent of net sales was
Net income from continuing operations increased by
Conference Call and Webcast
The Eastern Company will host a conference call to discuss its results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021 and other matters on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Participants can access the conference call by phone at 888-506-0062 (toll free in US & Canada) or 973-528-0011 (international).Participants can also join via the web at https://reporting.webcaster4.com/overview?webcastId=43436&token=c7852c87-b085-49a9-8bd4-9da77080b1c7.
About The Eastern Company
The Eastern Company manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture and sell unique engineered solutions to niche markets, focusing on industries that offer long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities. The Company operates from locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Taiwan and China. More information on the Company can be found at www.easterncompany.com.
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Statements in this document about our future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the rules, regulations and releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact, including statements containing the words "would", "should", "may," "will," "believes," "estimates," "intends", "continues," "reflects," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "potential," "opportunities" and similar expressions, should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based upon management's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates, the emergence of variants of COVID-19, and the measures being taken to limit the spread and resurgence of COVID-19, including supply chain disruptions, delays in delivery of our products to our customers, impact on demand for our products, reductions in production levels, increased costs, including costs of raw materials, the impact on global economic conditions, the availability, terms and cost of financing, including borrowings under credit arrangements or agreements, and risks associated with employees working remotely or operating with reduced workforce; the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the extent of any resurgences and the emergence of variants of COVID-19, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic activity can resume; changing customer preferences, lack of success of new products, loss of customers, cybersecurity breaches, changes in competition in our markets, and increased prices for raw materials resulting from tariffs on imported goods or otherwise. There are important, additional factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including those set forth in our reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP financial measures we provide in this release should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, results prepared in accordance U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release to the nearest GAAP results is provided with this release.
To supplement the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have presented adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and adjusted EBITDA margin, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies, and other companies may not define these non-GAAP financial measures in the same way. These measures are not substitutes for their comparable GAAP financial measures, such as net sales, net income, diluted earnings per common share, or other measures prescribed by U.S. GAAP, and there are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures.
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations is defined as diluted earnings per share from continuing operations excluding, when they occur, the impacts of impairment losses, losses on sale of subsidiaries, transaction expenses, gain on sale of building, factory start-up costs, factory relocation expenses and restructuring costs. We believe that adjusted earnings per share provides important comparability of underlying operational results, allowing investors and management to access operating performance on a consistent basis.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is defined as net income from continuing operations before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization and excluding, when they occur, the impacts of impairment losses, losses on sale of subsidiaries, transaction expenses, gain on sale of building, factory start-up costs, factory relocation expenses and restructuring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations.
Management uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in our business including our business segments, to assess our performance relative to our competitors, and to establish operational goals and forecasts that are used in allocating resources. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a replacement for, GAAP financial measures.
We believe that presenting non-GAAP financial measures in addition to GAAP financial measures provides investors greater transparency to the information used by our management for its financial and operational decision-making. We further believe that providing this information better enables our investors to understand our operating performance and to assess the methodology used by management to evaluate and measure such performance.
Investor Relations Contacts:
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August Vlak or John L. Sullivan III
203-729-2255
THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2020 | October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2020 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 63,876,906 | $ | 55,705,597 | $ | 186,897,930 | $ | 147,059,497 | ||||||||
Cost of products sold | (48,661,374 | ) | (42,315,555 | ) | (142,196,527 | ) | (110,427,295 | ) | ||||||||
Gross margin | 15,215,532 | 13,390,042 | 44,701,403 | 36,632,202 | ||||||||||||
Product development expense | (962,924 | ) | (556,469 | ) | (3,068,866 | ) | (2,395,932 | ) | ||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses | (9,440,583 | ) | (8,536,752 | ) | (27,760,514 | ) | (23,289,068 | ) | ||||||||
Operating profit | 4,812,025 | 4,296,821 | 13,872,023 | 10,947,202 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (427,222 | ) | (485,300 | ) | (1,388,512 | ) | (1,560,962 | ) | ||||||||
Other income | 407,192 | 365,701 | 3,359,065 | 969,023 | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 4,791,995 | 4,177,222 | 15,842,576 | 10,355,263 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | (971,884 | ) | (1,021,607 | ) | (3,573,308 | ) | (2,476,640 | ) | ||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | 3,820,111 | 3,155,615 | 12,269,268 | 7,878,623 | ||||||||||||
| Discontinued Operations (see note B ) | ||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) from operations of discontinued units | 1,492,063 | (222,773 | ) | 2,831,530 | (5,054,259 | ) | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on classification as held for sale | 1,308,639 | - | (9,274,439 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (659,285 | ) | 51,833 | 1,516,661 | 1,167,345 | |||||||||||
Gain (loss) on discontinued operations | 2,141,417 | (170,940 | ) | (4,926,248 | ) | (3,886,914 | ) | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 5,961,528 | $ | 2,984,675 | $ | 7,343,020 | $ | 3,991,709 | ||||||||
Earnings per share from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.51 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.26 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.51 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.26 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.34 | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | $ | (0.62 | ) | |||||
Diluted | $ | 0.34 | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | $ | (0.62 | ) | |||||
Total earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.64 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.64 | ||||||||
Cash dividends per share: | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.33 | ||||||||
THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS | ||||||||
| October 2, 2021 | January 2, 2021 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,703,386 | $ | 15,320,776 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowances: 2021 - | 41,295,019 | 31,804,207 | ||||||
Inventories | 56,698,552 | 43,121,737 | ||||||
Current portion of notes receivable | 588,926 | 398,414 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 7,314,511 | 3,152,720 | ||||||
Current assets held for sale | 35,044,564 | 17,937,918 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 149,644,958 | 111,735,772 | ||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment | 50,934,225 | 52,173,305 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (26,031,846 | ) | (25,976,187 | ) | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 24,902,379 | 26,197,118 | ||||||
Goodwill | 70,992,398 | 70,994,178 | ||||||
Trademarks | 5,393,868 | 5,404,284 | ||||||
Patents and other intangibles net of accumulated amortization | 23,803,304 | 27,089,071 | ||||||
Long term notes receivable, less current portion | 791,802 | 1,677,277 | ||||||
Right of Use Assets | 11,774,102 | 12,594,663 | ||||||
Long-term assets held for sale | - | 19,894,688 | ||||||
Total Other Assets | 112,755,474 | 137,654,161 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 287,302,811 | $ | 275,587,051 | ||||
THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| October 2, 2021 | January 2, 2021 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 31,480,819 | $ | 21,311,619 | ||||
Accrued compensation | 4,182,611 | 3,474,686 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | 1,648,486 | 3,362,032 | ||||||
Current portion of lease liability | 2,785,950 | 2,798,712 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 7,500,000 | 6,437,689 | ||||||
Current liabilities held for sale | 7,086,138 | 3,281,225 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 54,684,004 | 40,665,963 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 2,957,771 | 2,957,771 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 1,068,580 | 1,144,126 | ||||||
Lease liability | 9,159,274 | 9,834,853 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 76,772,649 | 82,255,803 | ||||||
Accrued postretirement benefits | 1,138,148 | 1,185,139 | ||||||
Accrued pension cost | 29,132,453 | 33,188,623 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities held for sale | - | 48,315 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 174,912,879 | 171,280,593 | ||||||
Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||
Voting Preferred Stock, no par value: | ||||||||
Authorized and unissued: 1,000,000 shares | ||||||||
Nonvoting Preferred Stock, no par value: | ||||||||
Authorized and unissued: 1,000,000 shares | ||||||||
Common Stock, no par value, Authorized: 50,000,000 shares | 32,591,987 | 31,501,041 | ||||||
Issued: 9,024,909 shares in 2021 and 8,996,625 shares in 2020 | ||||||||
Outstanding: 6,275,180 shares in 2021 and 6,246,896 shares in 2020 | ||||||||
Treasury Stock: 2,749,729 shares in 2021 and 2,749,729 shares in 2020 | (20,537,961 | ) | (20,537,962 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 128,480,870 | 122,840,131 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | 715,026 | 953,863 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of tax | (789,368 | ) | (1,391,592 | ) | ||||
Unrecognized net pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of tax | (28,070,622 | ) | (29,059,023 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (28,144,964 | ) | (29,496,752 | ) | ||||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 112,389,932 | 104,306,458 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 287,302,811 | $ | 275,587,051 | ||||
THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||
| October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2020 | ||||||||
Operating Activities | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 7,343,020 | $ | 3,991,709 | |||||
Less: Loss from discontinued operations | (4,926,248 | ) | (3,886,914 | ) | |||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | 12,269,268 | $ | 7,878,623 | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided | |||||||||
by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,188,863 | 4,966,934 | |||||||
Unrecognized pension and postretirement benefits | (3,056,642 | ) | (1,066,777 | ) | |||||
Gain on sale of equipment and other assets | (1,469,218 | ) | (418,872 | ) | |||||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 73,097 | 156,286 | |||||||
Stock compensation expense | 1,090,946 | 652,232 | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | (9,553,337 | ) | 3,013,523 | ||||||
Inventories | (13,686,268 | ) | 3,092,768 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | (3,903,388 | ) | 132,623 | ||||||
Other assets | 47,534 | 4,755,718 | |||||||
Accounts payable | 11,156,105 | (949,971 | ) | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 697,735 | (1,191,856 | ) | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | (2,173,142 | ) | (1,587,475 | ) | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (3,318,447 | ) | 19,433,756 | ||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||
Marketable securities | 28,951 | 7,741 | |||||||
Business disposition | - | (5,994,267 | ) | ||||||
Issuance of notes receivable | - | (1,251,943 | ) | ||||||
Payments received from notes receivable | 694,962 | 54,069 | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of equipment | 1,980,729 | 445,212 | |||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (2,112,990 | ) | (1,531,082 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 591,652 | (8,270,270 | ) | ||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt | (4,424,757 | ) | (3,846,861 | ) | |||||
Financing leases, net | 132,221 | - | |||||||
Purchase common stock for treasury | - | (368,864 | ) | ||||||
Dividends paid | (2,062,492 | ) | (2,058,943 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (6,355,028 | ) | (6,274,668 | ) | |||||
Discontinued Operations | |||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 3,546,530 | (2,744,115 | ) | ||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (794,519 | ) | (245,288 | ) | |||||
Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations | 2,752,011 | (2,989,403 | ) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 239,561 | (344,534 | ) | ||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (6,090,251 | ) | 1,554,881 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 16,101,635 | 17,996,505 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period1 | $ | 10,011,384 | $ | 19,551,386 | |||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||||
Interest | $ | 1,839,729 | $ | 2,085,953 | |||||
Income taxes | 866,850 | 1,453,775 | |||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities | |||||||||
Right of use asset | (820,561 | ) | (428,510 | ) | |||||
Lease liability | 688,341 | 428,510 | |||||||
1includes cash from assets held for sale of | |||||||||
| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures | ||||||||
| EPS from Continuing Operations Calculation | ||||||||
| For the Three and Nine Months ended October 2, 2021 and October 3, 2020 | ||||||||
| ( | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2020 | October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2020 | |||||
| Net income from continuing operations as reported per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) | ||||||||
| Earnings per share from continuing operations as reported under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP): | ||||||||
| Basic | ||||||||
| Diluted | ||||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of Eberhard Hardware Ltd building, net of tax | - | - | (1,353) | A | - | |||
| Factory relocation, net of tax | 45 | E | 188 | B | 105 | E | 188 | B |
| Transaction expenses | 184 | C | 204 | C | ||||
| Factory start-up costs, net of tax | 155 | D | 187 | D | ||||
| Total adjustments (Non-GAAP) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income from continuing operations | ||||||||
| Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (Non-GAAP): | ||||||||
| Basic | ||||||||
| Diluted | ||||||||
| A) Gain on sale of Eberhard Hardware Ltd building | ||||||||
| B) Cost incurred on relocation of Velvac factory in Reynosa, MX | ||||||||
| C) Costs incurred on the acquisition of Hallink RSB, Inc. | ||||||||
| D) Costs incurred on start-up of Eberhard factory in Reynosa, MX | ||||||||
| E) Costs incurred on relocation of ILC facility in Wheeling, IL | ||||||||
| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures | ||||||||
| EBITDA from Continuing Operations Calculation | ||||||||
| For the Three and Nine Months ended October 2, 2021 and October 3, 2020 | ||||||||
| ( | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
October 2, 2021 |
| October 3, 2020 | October 2, 2021 |
| October 3, 2020 | |||
| Net income from continuing operations as reported per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 427 | 485 | 1,389 | 1,561 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 972 | 1,022 | 3,573 | 2,477 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,658 | 1,754 | 5,189 | 4,967 | ||||
| Gain on sale of Eberhard Hardware Ltd building | - | - | (1,841) | A | - | |||
| Factory relocation | 59 | E | 251 | B | 139 | E | 251 | B |
| Transaction expenses | - | 184 | C | - | 204 | C | ||
| Factory start-up costs | 207 | D | 250 | D | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations |
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| A) Gain on sale of Eberhard Hardware Ltd building | ||||||||
| B) Cost incurred on relocation of Velvac factory in Reynosa, MX | ||||||||
| C) Costs incurred on the acquisition of Hallink RSB, Inc. | ||||||||
| D) Costs incurred on start-up of Eberhard factory in Reynosa, MX | ||||||||
| E) Costs incurred on relocation of ILC facility in Wheeling, IL | ||||||||
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