Mueller Water Products Reports 2024 First Quarter Results
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Insights
The reported decrease in net sales by 18.6% for Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a significant figure that indicates a contraction in revenue streams. This contraction may raise concerns among investors regarding the company's growth trajectory and market demand for its products. However, it is important to note the increase in adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin, which suggests that the company is becoming more efficient in its operations, potentially leading to improved profitability despite lower sales volumes.
From a cash flow perspective, the substantial increase in net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow is a positive sign. It demonstrates the company's ability to generate cash and maintain liquidity, which is crucial for ongoing operations and potential investments. The reduction in capital expenditures also contributes to the free cash flow boost, reflecting a strategic decision to manage expenses in a period of reduced revenue.
The improved guidance for fiscal 2024 and the expected increase in adjusted EBITDA, despite anticipating a decrease in net sales, could indicate management's confidence in their operational efficiencies and cost management strategies. This outlook may be reassuring to investors concerned about the impact of sales volume headwinds on the company's financial health.
The reported results from Mueller Water Products, Inc. reveal underlying industry trends, including the impact of pricing strategies and cost management on profitability. The ability to offset lower volumes with higher pricing suggests a certain pricing power in the market, which can be indicative of strong brand value or a lack of competitive substitutes. However, this strategy may not be sustainable long-term if volume declines continue or market competition increases.
Another key takeaway is the resilience of the municipal end market, which is a critical segment for the company. The stabilization of new residential construction is a positive indicator for future demand in water infrastructure. Investors may view this as a stabilizing factor for the company's performance in an otherwise uncertain external environment.
Furthermore, the capital investments positioning the company to benefit from federal infrastructure funding beyond 2024 indicate a strategic focus on long-term growth opportunities. This could suggest that the company is not only managing current challenges but also preparing to capitalize on future market developments.
The financial results of Mueller Water Products, Inc. provide a microcosmic view of the broader economic environment, particularly in the water infrastructure industry. The decrease in net sales could be reflective of macroeconomic factors such as reduced public spending or a slowdown in construction activities. However, the company's resilience in adjusted EBITDA and margins may point to effective adaptation strategies in the face of economic headwinds.
The strategic reorganization and other charges, including expenses related to cybersecurity incidents and leadership transitions, highlight external risks that companies must navigate. These factors can have a ripple effect on investor confidence and the company's strategic focus. The ability to manage these risks and still improve operational efficiencies can be seen as a testament to robust management practices.
Finally, the favorable tax developments, including the expiration of an uncertain tax position, have positively impacted the company's financials. Such events can alter the effective tax rate and net income, influencing the company's valuation and investor perceptions of its fiscal management.
Achieved Net Sales of
Reported Net Income per Diluted Share of
Earned Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share of
ATLANTA, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended December 31, 2023.
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company:
- Achieved net sales of
$256.4 million , an 18.6 percent decrease as compared with$314.8 million in the prior year quarter - Reported operating income of
$22.8 million as compared with$34.0 million in the prior year quarter and generated adjusted operating income of$29.4 million as compared with$30.3 million in the prior year quarter - Reported operating margin of 8.9 percent as compared with 10.8 percent in the prior year quarter and increased adjusted operating margin to 11.5 percent as compared with 9.6 percent in the prior year quarter
- Reported net income of
$14.3 million as compared with$22.5 million in the prior year quarter and generated adjusted net income of$19.9 million as compared with$19.7 million in the prior year quarter - Reported net income per diluted share of
$0.09 as compared with$0.14 in the prior year quarter and generated adjusted net income per diluted share of$0.13 as compared with$0.13 in the prior year quarter - Increased adjusted EBITDA 1.4 percent to
$44.8 million as compared with$44.2 million in the prior year quarter and improved adjusted EBITDA margin to 17.5 percent as compared with 14.0 percent in the prior year quarter - Increased net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter by
$74.4 million to$67.9 million as compared with net cash used in operating activities of$6.5 million in the prior year quarter and increased free cash flow by$78.6 million to$62.2 million as compared with$(16.4) million in the prior year quarter
“I am proud of the work our team has done to deliver outstanding customer service and drive efficiencies within our operations and supply chain, while working tirelessly to address the October 2023 cybersecurity incident. We had a solid start to the year reflecting expanded margins on the expected lower volumes compared with the first quarter of last year,” said Martie Edmunds Zakas, Chief Executive Officer of Mueller Water Products.
“We believe that channel and customer inventory levels were largely normalized by the end of our first quarter. Our municipal end market remains resilient with new residential construction stabilizing. While we still expect to face volume headwinds this year related to lapping the elevated short cycle backlog, mainly for iron gate valves and hydrants, our initial fiscal 2024 guidance for adjusted EBITDA reflects higher margins versus the prior year on lower volumes driven by improved execution by our commercial, operations and supply chain teams.
“While the external environment remains uncertain, our teams are focused on delivering value to our customers, while also driving further efficiencies in our operations and supply chain. I am confident that we have the products and capabilities to play a vital role in addressing the challenges facing the water infrastructure industry. Our capital investments have positioned us to benefit from increased federal infrastructure funding beyond 2024 which will help increase volumes and margins,” Ms. Zakas concluded.
Consolidated Results
Net sales for the 2024 first quarter decreased
Operating income decreased
During the quarter, the Company incurred
Adjusted operating income decreased
Adjusted EBITDA of
Segment Results
Water Flow Solutions
Net sales for the 2024 first quarter decreased
Operating income was
Adjusted EBITDA of
Water Management Solutions
Net sales for the 2024 first quarter decreased
Operating income and adjusted operating income were each
Adjusted EBITDA of
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, for the 2024 first quarter was
Income Taxes
For the 2024 first quarter, income tax expense was
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter increased by
During the quarter, the Company invested
Free cash flow (defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures) for the quarter increased by
As of December 31, 2023, Mueller Water Products had
Fiscal 2024 Outlook
The Company is slightly improving expectations for fiscal 2024 consolidated net sales to decrease between 2 and 6 percent as compared with fiscal 2023. The Company is introducing guidance for fiscal 2024 adjusted EBITDA to increase between 3 and 7 percent as compared with fiscal 2023. The Company expects free cash flow as a percentage of adjusted net income to be more than 65 percent in fiscal 2024.
The Company’s expectations for certain additional financial metrics for fiscal 2024 are as follows:
- Total SG&A expenses between
$240 million and$245 million - Net interest expense between
$13 million and$14 million - Effective income tax rate between 22 percent and 24 percent
- Depreciation and amortization between
$65 million and$66 million - Pension expense other than service of approximately
$4 million - Capital expenditures between
$45 million and$50 million
Conference Call Webcast
Mueller Water Products’ quarterly earnings conference call will take place Friday, February 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. Members of Mueller Water Products’ leadership team will discuss the Company’s recent financial performance and respond to questions from financial analysts. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. Please go to the website (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary software. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days and can be accessed by dialing 1-888-566-0411. An archive of the webcast will also be available for at least 90 days on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s results as determined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company also provides non-GAAP information that management believes is useful to investors. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and securities analysts, investors and other interested parties should not consider any of these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures that the Company presents as performance measures because management uses these measures to evaluate the Company’s underlying performance on a consistent basis across periods and to make decisions about operational strategies. Management also believes these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of the Company’s recurring performance.
Net debt and net debt leverage are non-GAAP measures that the Company presents as liquidity measures because management uses them to evaluate its capital management and financial position, and the investment community commonly uses them as measures of indebtedness. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure used to assist management and investors in analyzing the Company’s ability to generate liquidity from its operating activities.
The calculations of these non-GAAP measures and reconciliations to GAAP results are included as an attachment to this press release, which has been posted online at www.muellerwaterproducts.com. The Company does not reconcile forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures, as permitted by Regulation S-K, as certain items, e.g., expenses related to corporate development activities, transactions, pension expenses/(benefits) and corporate restructuring, may have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted without unreasonable efforts. Additionally, such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision and certainty regarding relevant items that may be confusing to investors. Such items could have a substantial impact on GAAP measures of the Company's financial performance.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements that address activities, events or developments that the Company intends, expects, plans, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding outlooks, projections, forecasts, expectations, commitments, trend descriptions and the ability to capitalize on trends, value creation, Board of Directors and committee composition plans, long-term strategies and the execution or acceleration thereof, operational improvements, inventory positions, the benefits of capital investments, financial or operating performance including improving sales growth and driving increased margins, capital allocation and growth strategy plans, the Company’s product portfolio positioning and the demand for the Company’s products. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and assessments made by the Company in light of the Company’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments.
Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, legal, reputational, audit and financial risks resulting from previously reported cybersecurity incidents and possible future cybersecurity incidents, the effectiveness of the Company’s business continuity plans related thereto, and the Company’s ability to recover under its cybersecurity insurance policies; logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions, geopolitical conditions, including the Israel-Hamas war, public health crises, or other events; inventory and in-stock positions of our distributors and end customers; an inability to realize the anticipated benefits from our operational initiatives, including our large capital investments in Chattanooga and Kimball, Tennessee and Decatur, Illinois, plant closures, and reorganization and related strategic realignment activities; an inability to attract or retain a skilled and diverse workforce, including executive officers, increased competition related to the workforce and labor markets; an inability to protect the Company’s information systems against further service interruption, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; failure to comply with personal data protection and privacy laws; cyclical and changing demand in core markets such as municipal spending, residential construction, and natural gas distribution; government monetary or fiscal policies; the impact of adverse weather conditions; the impact of manufacturing and product performance; the impact of wage, commodity and materials price inflation; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of warranty charges and claims, and related accommodations; the strength of our brands and reputation; an inability to successfully resolve significant legal proceedings or government investigations; compliance with environmental, trade and anti-corruption laws and regulations; climate change and legal or regulatory responses thereto; changing regulatory, trade and tariff conditions; the failure to integrate and/or realize any of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures; an inability to achieve some or all of our Environmental, Social and Governance goals; and other factors that are described in the section entitled “RISK FACTORS” in Item 1A of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and later filings on Form 10-Q, as applicable.
Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and are only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. You are advised to review any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, pressure management products, and software technology that provides critical water system data. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.
Mueller refers to one or more of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWP), a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are legally separate and independent entities when providing products and services. MWP does not provide products or services to third parties. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are liable only for their own acts and omissions and not those of each other.
Investor Relations Contact: Whit Kincaid
770-206-4116
wkincaid@muellerwp.com
Media Contact: Jenny Barabas
470-806-5771
jbarabas@muellerwp.com
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
| December 31, | September 30, | ||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | ||||||
| (in millions, except share amounts) | |||||||
| Assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 216.7 | $ | 160.3 | |||
| Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of | 167.9 | 217.1 | |||||
| Inventories, net | 311.3 | 297.9 | |||||
| Other current assets | 33.5 | 31.5 | |||||
| Total current assets | 729.4 | 706.8 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 308.4 | 311.7 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 329.3 | 334.0 | |||||
| Goodwill, net | 98.3 | 93.7 | |||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 63.4 | 58.8 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,528.8 | $ | 1,505.0 | |||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 0.6 | $ | 0.7 | |||
| Accounts payable | 108.9 | 102.9 | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 112.1 | 115.2 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 221.6 | 218.8 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 446.8 | 446.7 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 71.1 | 73.8 | |||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 58.1 | 54.2 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 797.6 | 793.5 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Preferred stock: par value outstanding at December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023 | — | — | |||||
| Common stock: par value 156,112,060 and 155,871,932 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively | 1.6 | 1.6 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,231.9 | 1,240.4 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (467.5 | ) | (481.8 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (34.8 | ) | (48.7 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders' equity | 731.2 | 711.5 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,528.8 | $ | 1,505.0 | |||
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
| Three months ended | ||||||
| December 31, | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||
| Net sales | $ | 256.4 | $ | 314.8 | ||
| Cost of sales | 170.1 | 221.6 | ||||
| Gross profit | 86.3 | 93.2 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 56.9 | 62.9 | ||||
| Strategic reorganization and other charges (benefits) (1) | 6.6 | (3.7 | ) | |||
| Total operating expenses | 63.5 | 59.2 | ||||
| Operating income | 22.8 | 34.0 | ||||
| Pension expense other than service | 1.0 | 0.9 | ||||
| Interest expense, net | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||||
| Other expense (2) | 1.6 | — | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 16.9 | 29.4 | ||||
| Income tax expense (2) | 2.6 | 6.9 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 14.3 | $ | 22.5 | ||
| Net income per basic share | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.14 | ||
| Net income per diluted share | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.14 | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Basic | 156.0 | 156.4 | ||||
| Diluted | 156.7 | 157.0 | ||||
| Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.064 | $ | 0.061 | ||
| (1) For the three-month period ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded approximately | ||||||
| (2) For the three-month period ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded | ||||||
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| Three months ended | |||||||
| December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||
| Operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 14.3 | $ | 22.5 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation | 9.5 | 7.8 | |||||
| Amortization | 6.9 | 7.0 | |||||
| Gain on sale of assets | (0.1 | ) | (4.0 | ) | |||
| Stock-based compensation | 2.6 | 1.8 | |||||
| Pension cost | 1.2 | 1.1 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | (3.4 | ) | (0.9 | ) | |||
| Inventory reserve provision | 2.1 | 1.2 | |||||
| Other, net | 0.3 | 0.5 | |||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Receivables, net | 49.7 | 26.4 | |||||
| Inventories | (14.6 | ) | (36.1 | ) | |||
| Other assets | (6.1 | ) | (3.6 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable | 5.7 | (19.6 | ) | ||||
| Other current liabilities | (3.6 | ) | (8.4 | ) | |||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 3.4 | (2.2 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 67.9 | (6.5 | ) | ||||
| Investing activities: | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | (5.7 | ) | (9.9 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 0.1 | 5.1 | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (5.6 | ) | (4.8 | ) | |||
| Financing activities: | |||||||
| Dividends paid | (10.0 | ) | (9.5 | ) | |||
| Employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | (1.5 | ) | (1.5 | ) | |||
| Common stock issued | 0.4 | 0.6 | |||||
| Payments for finance lease obligations | (0.2 | ) | (0.1 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (11.3 | ) | (10.5 | ) | |||
| Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash | 5.4 | 0.9 | |||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 56.4 | (20.9 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 160.3 | 146.5 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 216.7 | $ | 125.6 | |||
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
| Three months ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Water Flow Solutions | Water Management Solutions | Corporate | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 141.3 | $ | 115.1 | $ | — | $ | 256.4 | |||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 46.6 | $ | 39.7 | $ | — | $ | 86.3 | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 19.2 | 24.6 | 13.1 | 56.9 | |||||||||||
| Strategic reorganization and other charges (1) | 0.2 | — | 6.4 | 6.6 | |||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 27.2 | $ | 15.1 | $ | (19.5 | ) | $ | 22.8 | ||||||
| Operating margin | 19.2 | % | 13.1 | % | 8.9 | % | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 3.9 | $ | 1.8 | $ | — | $ | 5.7 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP performance measures: | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 14.3 | |||||||||||||
| Strategic reorganization and other charges (1) | 6.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense of adjusting items (2) | (1.0 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 19.9 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 156.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income per diluted share | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 14.3 | |||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (3) | 2.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net (3) | 3.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Pension expense other than service (3) | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 27.2 | $ | 15.1 | $ | (19.5 | ) | 22.8 | |||||||
| Strategic reorganization and other charges (1) | 0.2 | — | 6.4 | 6.6 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | 27.4 | 15.1 | (13.1 | ) | 29.4 | ||||||||||
| Pension expense other than service | — | — | (1.0 | ) | (1.0 | ) | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9.3 | 7.0 | 0.1 | 16.4 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 36.7 | $ | 22.1 | $ | (14.0 | ) | $ | 44.8 | ||||||
| Adjusted operating margin | 19.4 | % | 13.1 | % | 11.5 | % | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 26.0 | % | 19.2 | % | 17.5 | % | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 36.7 | $ | 22.1 | $ | (14.0 | ) | $ | 44.8 | ||||||
| Three prior quarters' adjusted EBITDA | 80.5 | 116.3 | (38.9 | ) | 157.9 | ||||||||||
| Trailing twelve months' adjusted EBITDA | $ | 117.2 | $ | 138.4 | $ | (52.9 | ) | $ | 202.7 | ||||||
| Reconciliation of net debt to total debt (end of period): | |||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long term debt | $ | 0.6 | |||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 446.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Total debt | 447.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Less cash and cash equivalents | 216.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Net debt | $ | 230.7 | |||||||||||||
| Net debt leverage (net debt divided by trailing twelve months' adjusted EBITDA) | 1.1x | ||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 67.9 | |||||||||||||
| Less capital expenditures | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 62.2 | |||||||||||||
| (1) The Company recorded approximately | |||||||||||||||
| (2) The income tax expense of adjusting items reflects an effective tax rate of | |||||||||||||||
| (3) The Company does not allocate interest, income taxes or pension amounts other than service to its segments. | |||||||||||||||
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
| Three months ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| Water Flow Solutions | Water Management Solutions | Corporate | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 165.6 | $ | 149.2 | $ | — | $ | 314.8 | |||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 46.6 | $ | 46.6 | $ | — | $ | 93.2 | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 22.4 | 27.0 | 13.5 | 62.9 | |||||||||||
| Strategic reorganization and other benefits (1) | — | — | (3.7 | ) | (3.7 | ) | |||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 24.2 | $ | 19.6 | $ | (9.8 | ) | $ | 34.0 | ||||||
| Operating margin | 14.6 | % | 13.1 | % | 10.8 | % | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 7.8 | $ | 2.1 | $ | — | $ | 9.9 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP performance measures: | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 22.5 | |||||||||||||
| Strategic reorganization and other benefits (1) | (3.7 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit of adjusting items (2) | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 19.7 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 157.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income per diluted share | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 22.5 | |||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (3) | 6.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net (3) | 3.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Pension expense other than service (3) | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 24.2 | $ | 19.6 | $ | (9.8 | ) | 34.0 | |||||||
| Strategic reorganization and other benefits (1) | — | — | (3.7 | ) | (3.7 | ) | |||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | 24.2 | 19.6 | (13.5 | ) | 30.3 | ||||||||||
| Pension expense other than service (3) | — | — | (0.9 | ) | (0.9 | ) | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7.7 | 7.0 | 0.1 | 14.8 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 31.9 | $ | 26.6 | $ | (14.3 | ) | $ | 44.2 | ||||||
| Adjusted operating margin | 14.6 | % | 13.1 | % | 9.6 | % | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 19.3 | % | 17.8 | % | 14.0 | % | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 31.9 | $ | 26.6 | $ | (14.3 | ) | $ | 44.2 | ||||||
| Three prior quarters' adjusted EBITDA | 116.6 | 64.7 | (34.3 | ) | 147.0 | ||||||||||
| Trailing twelve months' adjusted EBITDA | $ | 148.5 | $ | 91.3 | $ | (48.6 | ) | $ | 191.2 | ||||||
| Reconciliation of net debt to total debt (end of period): | |||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long term debt | $ | 0.9 | |||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 446.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Total debt | 447.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Less cash and cash equivalents | 125.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Net debt | $ | 321.4 | |||||||||||||
| Net debt leverage (net debt divided by trailing twelve months' adjusted EBITDA) | 1.7x | ||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (6.5 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Less capital expenditures | 9.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (16.4 | ) | ||||||||||||
| (1) Strategic reorganization and other benefits primarily relate to a gain from the sale of our facility in Aurora, Illinois, partially offset by transaction-related expenses. | |||||||||||||||
| (2) The income tax benefit of adjusting items reflects an effective tax rate of | |||||||||||||||
| (3) The Company does not allocate interest, income taxes or pension amounts other than service to its segments. | |||||||||||||||
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