NN, Inc. Strengthens Balance Sheet Through Sale of Non-Core Plastics Plant
NN, a global industrial company, announced the sale of its non-core plastics plant, Industrial Molding (IMC), to Davalor Mold Company for $16 million. This move aligns with NN's strategic transformation to focus on high-precision components and assemblies. NN plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and improve its balance sheet. The sale will not impact the rest of NN's business. NN also updated its 2024 outlook, projecting revenues of $465-$485 million, adjusted EBITDA of $47-$51 million, free cash flow of $8-$12 million, and new business wins of $55-$70 million. The company aims to sustain profitable growth and emphasizes climate leadership, diversity, and inclusion.
- NN, Inc. will receive $16 million from the sale of Industrial Molding
- Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce debt and improve the balance sheet.
- The sale aligns with NN's strategic focus on high-precision components.
- Updated 2024 outlook with revenues projected to be $465-$485 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is expected to be $47-$51 million.
- Free cash flow for 2024 is projected to be $8-$12 million.
- New business wins for 2024 are estimated at $55-$70 million.
- None.
The sale of the non-core plastics plant by NN, Inc. is a strategic move aimed at optimizing its balance sheet through debt reduction. The proceeds of
Short-term impact could be neutral to slightly positive as the sale does not significantly alter the company’s revenue or EBITDA immediately. The revised 2024 outlook indicates slight adjustments in revenue and EBITDA, with projected revenue now between
In terms of long-term impact, this divestiture allows NN, Inc. to streamline operations and focus on high-value segments. The move can be seen as positive for long-term sustainability, as it aligns the company closer to its strategic goals. However, it also hinges on effective reinvestment and the company’s ability to capitalize on its core markets.
This transaction underscores NN, Inc.'s commitment to realigning its business portfolio in accordance with its strategic objectives. By divesting the non-core plastics plant, NN, Inc. can better concentrate on its chosen markets: automotive, electrical, industrial and medical sectors. This targeted approach can increase market competitiveness and enhance its value proposition to high-margin, discerning customers.
Market perception could view this positively, especially since NN, Inc. is not only reducing debt but also potentially reallocating resources to more profitable and strategic areas. The slight revision in the full-year outlook suggests a cautious but optimistic stance, indicating the company’s confidence in its strategic direction.
Investors should monitor subsequent new business wins, projected between
Executing on Key Elements of Transformation Plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its lone plastics products plant known as Industrial Molding Corporation (IMC), to Davalor Mold Company, a wholly owned portfolio company of Blackford Capital. Total net cash proceeds will be approximately
“NN is underway with a strategic transformation that includes leveraging our core competencies and implementing a supportive balance sheet” said Harold Bevis, President and CEO of NN, Inc. “IMC is a good, stand-alone plastics injection-molding plant and is not core to our strategic direction. Our core competencies are centered upon delivering globally competitive, mission critical manufacturing solutions to discriminating buyers of high-value, high-precision components and sub-assemblies. This plant is not consistent with this direction and is more general-purpose in nature. Furthermore, the products and customers in this plant are unique to it and there will be no impact to NN’s remaining business. The plant’s business is centered in generic vehicle parts and ball bearing components.”
“A key element of NN’s transformation and leadership plan is to progressively correct our balance sheet back to market norms. We will pay down debt with the net proceeds from this transaction and continue to advance our balance sheet initiatives. We have a tremendous amount of opportunities in front of us and are excited to implement them. We will continue to focus and refine our business plans in our chosen markets of auto, electrical, industrial and medical,” said Bevis.
Updated 2024 Outlook
As a result of this portfolio divestiture and debt reduction and deleveraging transaction, NN is revising its full-year 2024 outlook modestly as follows:
- Revenue will be in the range of
$465 million to$485 million . - Adjusted EBITDA will be in the range of
$47 million to$51 million . - Free cash flow will be in the range of
$8 million to$12 million . - New business wins will be in the range of
$55 million to$70 million .
NN is committed to creating a sustainable and profitable growth business model by participating in large growing markets; partnering with innovative customers on innovative programs; and providing unique value through a global footprint of plants delivering high quality and on-time performance. NN is also strengthening its core values around climate leadership, diversity, and inclusion.
Blaige & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.
About NN, Inc.
NN, Inc., a global diversified industrial company, combines advanced engineering and production capabilities with in-depth materials science expertise to design and manufacture high-precision components and assemblies for a variety of markets on a global basis. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, NN has facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about the company and its products, please visit www.nninc.com.
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