NACCO INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTS
NACCO Industries reported strong Q4 2022 results with a consolidated operating profit of $15.5 million, a 43.7% increase from Q4 2021. Net income rose 76.2% to $13.8 million, or $1.84/share. For FY 2022, net income increased 54.1% to $74.2 million, or $10.06/share. The Minerals Management segment was a key driver, while Coal Mining faced challenges with lower earnings. The company maintains a conservative capital structure with $110.7 million in cash and $19.7 million in debt. Looking ahead, NACCO expects a significant decrease in earnings for 2023, influenced by contract termination income in 2022 and anticipated lower commodity prices.
- Q4 2022 operating profit increased 43.7% to $15.5 million.
- Q4 2022 net income climbed 76.2% to $13.8 million, or $1.84/share.
- FY 2022 consolidated net income rose 54.1% to $74.2 million, or $10.06/share.
- Minerals Management segment performed well with significant revenue increase due to higher natural gas and oil prices.
- Consolidated cash of $110.7 million with low debt of $19.7 million.
- Coal Mining segment reported lower operating profit due to increased costs and lower earnings.
- 2023 earnings expected to significantly decline compared to 2022 due to lack of contract termination income.
- Anticipated decrease in coal deliveries from the Sabine plant closure in 2023.
NACCO Consolidated Highlights:
- Q4 2022 consolidated operating profit increased to
, up$15.5 million 43.7% over Q4 2021 - Q4 2022 consolidated net income increased to
, or$13.8 million /share, up from$1.84 , or$7.8 million /share, in Q4 2021$1.07 - Q4 2022 EBITDA increased to
, up$23.6 million 32.9% over Q4 2021 - FY 2022 consolidated net income increased to
, or$74.2 million /share, up from$10.06 , or$48.1 million /share$6.69 - FY 2022 Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes impairments and contract termination income, increased
24.4% from 2021 to$88.2 million
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||
($ in thousands except per share amounts) | % Change | % Change | |||||||||
Operating Profit | 43.7 % | 26.3 % | |||||||||
Net Income | 76.2 % | 54.1 % | |||||||||
Diluted Earnings/share | 72.0 % | 50.4 % | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 32.9 % | 24.4 % |
Improvements in the Company's 2022 fourth-quarter and full-year consolidated operating profit, net income and Adjusted EBITDA were primarily due to a significant increase in earnings in the Minerals Management segment partly offset by a substantial decrease in operating profit at the Coal Mining segment. Non-GAAP financial measures are defined and reconciled on pages 9 to 11.
Net income for the 2022 full year also includes
At
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company changed the composition of its reportable segments. The 2021 financial information in this release has been reclassified to conform to the new presentation.
Detailed Discussion of Results
Coal Mining Results
Coal deliveries for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021 were as follows: | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
Tons of coal delivered | (in thousands) | ||
Unconsolidated operations | 6,175 | 6,026 | |
Consolidated operations | 818 | 647 | |
Total deliveries | 6,993 | 6,673 | |
Key financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021 were as follows: | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(in thousands) | |||
Revenues | $ 25,041 | $ 19,254 | |
Earnings of unconsolidated operations | $ 12,449 | $ 13,371 | |
Operating expenses(1) | $ 8,548 | $ 7,964 | |
Operating profit | $ 3,693 | $ 8,015 | |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2) | $ 8,084 | $ 11,991 |
(1) | Operating expenses consist of Selling, general and administrative expenses, Amortization of intangible assets and (Gain) loss on sale of assets. |
(2) | Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 10. |
Fourth-quarter 2022 Coal Mining revenues increased
Coal Mining operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased significantly primarily as a result of substantially lower operating results at
The decrease in earnings of unconsolidated operations was mainly due to a temporary reduction in the per ton management fee at the
Coal Mining Outlook
In 2023, the Company expects coal deliveries to decrease from 2022 levels. The owner of the power plant served by the
Coal Mining operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the 2023 full year are expected to decrease significantly year-over-year, including and excluding the
Results at the consolidated mining operations are projected to decrease significantly in 2023 versus 2022. The decrease is mainly due to an expected substantial decline in earnings at
The anticipated lower earnings at the unconsolidated coal mining operations is expected to be driven primarily by temporary price concessions at Falkirk effective
The Company's contract structure at each of its coal mining operations eliminates exposure to spot coal market price fluctuations. However, fluctuations in natural gas prices and the availability of renewable power generation, particularly wind, can contribute to changes in power plant dispatch and customer demand for coal. Changes to customer power plant dispatch would affect the Company's outlook for 2023, as well as over the longer term.
North American
Deliveries for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021 were as follows: | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(in thousands) | |||
Tons delivered | 13,467 | 12,336 | |
Key financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021 were as follows: | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(in thousands) | |||
Revenues | $ 18,484 | $ 20,716 | |
Operating loss | $ (116) | $ (419) | |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 1,796 | $ 1,189 |
(1) | Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 10. |
North American Mining's tons delivered increased in the 2022 fourth quarter, however, revenues decreased from the prior-year quarter. The revenue decline was primarily due to fewer reimbursed costs at the consolidated operations and lower revenues at
North American Mining reported a lower operating loss of
The increase in Segment Adjusted EBITDA was more than the improvement in the operating loss because results at the mining operations increased when the impact of depreciation expense was excluded.
North American
Full-year 2023 operating profit at North American Mining is expected to decrease significantly primarily because final mine reclamation activities at
North American Mining's 2022 financial results did not meet expectations. A number of initiatives are underway or in planning stages that are expected to support improved future financial results at North American Mining's mining operations. Until profit improves at existing operations, North American Mining has narrowed its business development efforts.
In 2023, North American Mining capital expenditures are expected to be approximately
Minerals Management Results
Key financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021 were as follows: | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(in thousands) | |||
Revenues | $ 19,354 | $ 9,288 | |
Operating profit | $ 16,897 | $ 8,218 | |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 18,142 | $ 8,684 |
(1) | Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP. See non-GAAP explanation and the related reconciliations to GAAP on page 10. |
Minerals Management revenue, operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased significantly due to both increased production and substantially higher natural gas and oil prices. Increased production was driven in part by new wells developed on the Company's mineral acreage.
Minerals Management Outlook
The Minerals Management segment derives income from royalty-based leases under which lessees make payments to the Company based on their sale of natural gas, oil, natural gas liquids and coal, extracted primarily by third parties. Changing prices of natural gas and oil have a significant impact on Minerals Management's operating profit.
In 2023, operating profit and Segment Adjusted EBITDA are expected to decrease significantly compared with 2022. This decrease is primarily driven by current market expectations for natural gas and oil prices, an anticipated reduction in volumes as existing wells follow their natural production decline and modest expectations for development of new wells by third-party exploration and production companies.
Based on market expectations, the Company's forecast assumes oil and gas market prices moderate in 2023 to levels in line with 2021 averages; however, commodity prices are inherently volatile. The actions of
As an owner of royalty and mineral interests, the Company's access to information concerning activity and operations with respect to its interests is limited. The Company's expectations are based on the best information currently available and could vary positively or negatively as a result of adjustments made by operators, additional leasing and development and/or changes to commodity prices. Development of additional wells on existing interests in excess of current expectations could be accretive to future results.
Minerals Management is targeting additional investments in mineral and royalty interests of up to
Consolidated Outlook
Management continues to view the long-term business outlook for NACCO positively, despite an expected significant decrease in 2023 consolidated net income versus 2022. A substantial portion of the expected reduction in 2023 earnings is because 2022 included
Excluding the contract termination settlement income recognized in the 2022 second quarter, net income in the first half of 2023 is still expected to be significantly lower than the first half of 2022. The decrease is primarily driven by an expected significant reduction in earnings at the Coal Mining and Minerals Management segments in the first half of 2023 versus the prior-year period. At the Coal Mining segment, an anticipated reduction in inventory levels during the first half of 2023 will result in a higher cost per ton and lower earnings at
In 2023, the Company expects capital expenditures of approximately
Long-Term Growth and Diversification Outlook
The Company is pursuing growth and diversification by strategically leveraging its core mining and natural resources management skills to build a strong portfolio of affiliated businesses. Management continues to be optimistic about the long-term outlook. In the Minerals Management segment, as well as in the Company's
The Minerals Management segment continues to pursue acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests in
The Company remains committed to expanding the North American Mining business while improving profitability. North American Mining intends to be a substantial contributor to operating profit over time. The pace of achieving that objective will be dependent on the execution and successful implementation of profit improvement initiatives in the aggregates operations, and the mix and scale of new projects. The Sawtooth Mining lithium project is expected to contribute more significantly when production commences at
Sawtooth Mining has a mining services agreement to serve as the exclusive contract miner for the
Mitigation Resources continues to expand its business, which creates and sells stream and wetland mitigation credits and provides services to those engaged in permittee-responsible mitigation as well as provides other environmental restoration services. This business offers an opportunity for growth and diversification in an industry where the Company has substantial knowledge and expertise and a strong reputation. Mitigation Resources is making strong progress toward its goal of becoming a top ten provider of stream and wetland mitigation services in the southeastern
The Company also continues to pursue activities which can strengthen the resiliency of its existing coal mining operations. The Company remains focused on managing coal production costs and maximizing efficiencies and operating capacity at mine locations to help customers with management fee contracts be more competitive. These activities benefit both customers and the Company's Coal Mining segment, as fuel cost is a significant driver for power plant dispatch. Increased power plant dispatch results in increased demand for coal by the Coal Mining segment's customers. Fluctuating natural gas prices and availability of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, could affect the amount of electricity dispatched from coal-fired power plants. While the Company realizes the coal mining industry faces political and regulatory challenges and demand for coal is projected to decline over the longer-term, the Company believes coal will be an essential part of the energy mix in
The Company continues to look for ways to create additional value by utilizing its core mining competencies which include reclamation and permitting. One such way the Company may be able to utilize these skills is through development of utility-scale solar projects on reclaimed mining properties. Reclaimed mining properties offer large tracts of land that could be well-suited for solar and other energy-related projects. These projects could be developed by the Company itself or through joint ventures that include partners with expertise in energy development projects.
The Company is committed to maintaining a conservative capital structure as it continues to grow and diversify, while avoiding unnecessary risk. Strategic diversification will generate cash that can be re-invested to strengthen and expand the businesses. The Company also continues to maintain the highest levels of customer service and operational excellence with an unwavering focus on safety and environmental stewardship.
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NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
Revenues | $ 63,534 | $ 49,103 | $ 241,719 | $ 191,846 | |||
Cost of sales | 45,010 | 36,657 | 173,877 | 148,394 | |||
Gross profit | 18,524 | 12,446 | 67,842 | 43,452 | |||
Earnings of unconsolidated operations | 13,448 | 14,307 | 57,250 | 60,843 | |||
Contract termination settlement | — | — | 14,000 | 10,333 | |||
Operating expenses | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 15,496 | 15,251 | 63,911 | 55,722 | |||
Amortization of intangible assets | 947 | 761 | 3,719 | 3,556 | |||
Gain on sale of assets | (12) | (77) | (2,463) | (60) | |||
Asset impairment charges | — | — | 3,939 | — | |||
16,431 | 15,935 | 69,106 | 59,218 | ||||
Operating profit | 15,541 | 10,818 | 69,986 | 55,410 | |||
Other (income) expense | |||||||
Interest expense | 539 | 511 | 2,034 | 1,719 | |||
Interest income | (757) | (128) | (1,449) | (449) | |||
Closed mine obligations | 24 | 178 | 1,179 | 1,297 | |||
Loss (gain) on equity securities | (1,393) | (893) | 283 | (3,423) | |||
Income from equity method investee | (38) | — | (2,194) | — | |||
Other contract termination settlements | — | — | (16,882) | — | |||
Other, net | 940 | (166) | (708) | (584) | |||
(685) | (498) | (17,737) | (1,440) | ||||
Income before income tax provision | 16,226 | 11,316 | 87,723 | 56,850 | |||
Income tax provision | 2,444 | 3,494 | 13,565 | 8,725 | |||
Net income | $ 13,782 | $ 7,822 | $ 74,158 | $ 48,125 | |||
Earnings per share: | |||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ 1.88 | $ 1.09 | $ 10.14 | $ 6.73 | |||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.84 | $ 1.07 | $ 10.06 | $ 6.69 | |||
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 7,344 | 7,176 | 7,312 | 7,146 | |||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 7,475 | 7,278 | 7,373 | 7,190 |
CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Net income | $ 13,782 | $ 7,822 | $ 74,158 | $ 48,125 | |||
Contract termination settlement | — | — | (30,882) | (10,333) | |||
Asset impairment charges | — | — | 3,939 | — | |||
Income tax provision | 2,444 | 3,494 | 13,565 | 8,725 | |||
Interest expense | 539 | 511 | 2,034 | 1,719 | |||
Interest income | (757) | (128) | (1,449) | (449) | |||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense | 7,632 | 6,087 | 26,816 | 23,085 | |||
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* | $ 23,640 | $ 17,786 | $ 88,181 | $ 70,872 |
*Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. NACCO defines Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as net income before contract termination settlements, asset impairment charges and income taxes, plus net interest expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure under |
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||
FINANCIAL SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS AND SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
Coal Mining | North | Minerals | Unallocated | Eliminations | Total | ||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 25,041 | $ 18,484 | $ 19,354 | $ 1,051 | $ (396) | $ 63,534 | |||||
Cost of sales | 25,249 | 17,756 | 1,448 | 1,082 | (525) | 45,010 | |||||
Gross profit (loss) | (208) | 728 | 17,906 | (31) | 129 | 18,524 | |||||
Earnings of unconsolidated operations | 12,449 | 999 | — | — | — | 13,448 | |||||
Operating expenses* | 8,548 | 1,843 | 1,009 | 5,031 | — | 16,431 | |||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 3,693 | $ (116) | $ 16,897 | $ (5,062) | $ 129 | $ 15,541 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | |||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 3,693 | $ (116) | $ 16,897 | $ (5,062) | $ 129 | $ 15,541 | |||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 4,391 | 1,912 | 1,245 | 84 | — | 7,632 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | $ 8,084 | $ 1,796 | $ 18,142 | $ (4,978) | $ 129 | $ 23,173 |
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
Coal Mining | North | Minerals | Unallocated | Eliminations | Total | ||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 19,254 | $ 20,716 | $ 9,288 | $ 2,048 | $ (2,203) | $ 49,103 | |||||
Cost of sales | 16,646 | 19,971 | 590 | 1,472 | (2,022) | 36,657 | |||||
Gross profit (loss) | 2,608 | 745 | 8,698 | 576 | (181) | 12,446 | |||||
Earnings of unconsolidated operations | 13,371 | 936 | — | — | — | 14,307 | |||||
Operating expenses* | 7,964 | 2,100 | 480 | 5,391 | — | 15,935 | |||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 8,015 | $ (419) | $ 8,218 | $ (4,815) | $ (181) | $ 10,818 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | |||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 8,015 | $ (419) | $ 8,218 | $ (4,815) | $ (181) | $ 10,818 | |||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 3,976 | 1,608 | 466 | 37 | — | 6,087 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | $ 11,991 | $ 1,189 | $ 8,684 | $ (4,778) | $ (181) | $ 16,905 |
*Operating expenses consist of Selling, general and administrative expenses, Amortization of intangible assets and (Gain) loss on sale of assets. | |||||||||||
**Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. NACCO defines Segment Adjusted EBITDA as operating profit (loss) before contract termination settlements, asset impairment charges and depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure under |
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||
FINANCIAL SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS AND SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS | |||||||||||
Year Ended | |||||||||||
Coal Mining | North | Minerals | Unallocated | Eliminations | Total | ||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 95,204 | $ 85,664 | $ 60,242 | $ 2,952 | $ (2,343) | $ 241,719 | |||||
Cost of sales | 89,670 | 79,842 | 3,935 | 3,266 | (2,836) | 173,877 | |||||
Gross profit (loss) | 5,534 | 5,822 | 56,307 | (314) | 493 | 67,842 | |||||
Earnings of unconsolidated operations | 52,535 | 4,715 | — | — | — | 57,250 | |||||
Contract termination settlement | 14,000 | — | — | — | — | 14,000 | |||||
Asset impairment charges | — | — | 3,939 | — | — | 3,939 | |||||
Operating expenses* | 33,760 | 8,335 | 154 | 22,919 | (1) | 65,167 | |||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 38,309 | $ 2,202 | $ 52,214 | $ (23,233) | $ 494 | $ 69,986 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | |||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 38,309 | $ 2,202 | $ 52,214 | $ (23,233) | $ 494 | $ 69,986 | |||||
Contract termination settlement | (14,000) | — | — | — | — | (14,000) | |||||
Asset impairment charges | — | — | 3,939 | — | — | 3,939 | |||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 17,074 | 6,457 | 3,026 | 259 | — | 26,816 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | $ 41,383 | $ 8,659 | $ 59,179 | $ (22,974) | $ 494 | $ 86,741 |
Year Ended | |||||||||||
Coal Mining | North | Minerals | Unallocated | Eliminations | Total | ||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 82,831 | $ 78,944 | $ 31,003 | $ 4,695 | $ (5,627) | $ 191,846 | |||||
Cost of sales | 72,596 | 73,649 | 2,988 | 4,501 | (5,340) | 148,394 | |||||
Gross profit (loss) | 10,235 | 5,295 | 28,015 | 194 | (287) | 43,452 | |||||
Earnings of unconsolidated operations | 56,089 | 4,754 | — | — | — | 60,843 | |||||
Contract termination settlement | 10,333 | — | — | — | — | 10,333 | |||||
Operating expenses* | 30,873 | 6,665 | 1,935 | 19,747 | (2) | 59,218 | |||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 45,784 | $ 3,384 | $ 26,080 | $ (19,553) | $ (285) | $ 55,410 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | |||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | $ 45,784 | $ 3,384 | $ 26,080 | $ (19,553) | $ (285) | $ 55,410 | |||||
Contract termination settlement | (10,333) | — | — | — | — | (10,333) | |||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 16,510 | 4,574 | 1,858 | 143 | — | 23,085 | |||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | $ 51,961 | $ 7,958 | $ 27,938 | $ (19,410) | $ (285) | $ 68,162 |
*Operating expenses consist of Selling, general and administrative expenses, Amortization of intangible assets and (Gain) loss on sale of assets. | |||||||||||
**Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. NACCO defines Segment Adjusted EBITDA as operating profit (loss) before contract termination settlements, asset impairment charges and depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure under |
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