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Douglas Dynamics Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $129.4 million, down from $144.1 million in Q3 2023. The company achieved a net income of $32.3 million, including a one-time gain of $42.3 million from a sale-leaseback transaction. Solutions segment delivered record third quarter results, while Attachments segment faced challenges due to low snowfall. The company narrowed its 2024 outlook, now expecting net sales between $570-600 million and adjusted EBITDA of $70-80 million. The 2024 Cost Savings Program is on track to deliver $11-12 million in annualized savings.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre del 2024 con vendite nette di 129,4 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 144,1 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha ottenuto un reddito netto di 32,3 milioni di dollari, inclusa una plusvalenza una tantum di 42,3 milioni di dollari da una transazione di vendita e leasing. Il settore Soluzioni ha registrato risultati record nel terzo trimestre, mentre il settore Attrezzature ha affrontato sfide a causa delle scarse nevicate. L'azienda ha ristretto le sue previsioni per il 2024, ora prevedendo vendite nette tra 570-600 milioni di dollari e un EBITDA rettificato di 70-80 milioni di dollari. Il Programma di Risparmio sui Costi 2024 è sulla buona strada per generare risparmi annualizzati di 11-12 milioni di dollari.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024 con ventas netas de 129,4 millones de dólares, por debajo de los 144,1 millones de dólares del tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía logró un ingreso neto de 32,3 millones de dólares, incluyendo una ganancia única de 42,3 millones de dólares por una transacción de venta y arrendamiento. El segmento de Soluciones alcanzó resultados récord en el tercer trimestre, mientras que el segmento de Accesorios enfrentó desafíos debido a la baja nevada. La compañía ha ajustado sus perspectivas para 2024, esperando ahora ventas netas entre 570-600 millones de dólares y un EBITDA ajustado de 70-80 millones de dólares. El Programa de Ahorro de Costos 2024 está en camino de generar ahorros anualizados de 11-12 millones de dólares.

더글라스 다이나믹스 (NYSE: PLOW)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 순매출이 1억 2,940만 달러로, 2023년 3분기의 1억 4,410만 달러에서 감소했다고 전했습니다. 이 회사는 일회성 이익 4,230만 달러를 포함하여 3,230만 달러의 순이익을 달성했습니다. 솔루션 부문은 기록적인 3분기 실적을 달성했으나, 부속품 부문은 낮은 강설로 인해 어려움을 겪었습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 매출 전망을 좁히며, 순매출이 5억 7천만 달러에서 6억 달러 사이에 이를 것으로 예상하고 조정된 EBITDA는 7천만 달러에서 8천만 달러가 될 것으로 보입니다. 2024년 비용 절감 프로그램은 연간 1,100만 달러에서 1,200만 달러의 절감을 달성할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) a annoncé ses résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des ventes nettes de 129,4 millions de dollars, en baisse par rapport à 144,1 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. La société a réalisé un bénéfice net de 32,3 millions de dollars, incluant un gain unique de 42,3 millions de dollars provenant d'une transaction de vente et de location. Le segment Solutions a enregistré des résultats records au troisième trimestre, tandis que le segment Accessoires a rencontré des défis en raison d'une faible neige. La société a affiné ses prévisions pour 2024, s'attendant désormais à des ventes nettes entre 570 et 600 millions de dollars et un EBITDA ajusté de 70 à 80 millions de dollars. Le Programme d'Économies de Coûts 2024 est sur la bonne voie pour générer des économies annualisées de 11 à 12 millions de dollars.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben mit Nettoumsätzen von 129,4 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 144,1 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen Nettogewinn von 32,3 Millionen Dollar, einschließlich eines einmaligen Gewinns von 42,3 Millionen Dollar aus einer Sale-Leaseback-Transaktion. Das Segment Lösungen lieferte Rekordergebnisse im dritten Quartal, während das Segment Anbaugeräte aufgrund geringer Schneefälle mit Herausforderungen konfrontiert war. Das Unternehmen hat seine Prognose für 2024 eingegrenzt und erwartet nun Nettoumsätze zwischen 570-600 Millionen Dollar und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 70-80 Millionen Dollar. Das Kostenersparnisprogramm 2024 ist auf Kurs, um jährliche Einsparungen von 11-12 Millionen Dollar zu erzielen.

Positive
  • Record Q3 profitability in Solutions segment with 44% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $7.2 million
  • Gross profit margin increased 160 basis points to 23.9%
  • Sale-leaseback transaction generated $64.2 million, with $42 million used to reduce debt
  • Cost Savings Program on track to deliver $11-12 million in annual savings
Negative
  • Net sales decreased 10.2% to $129.4 million compared to Q3 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined to $15.3 million from $17.3 million year-over-year
  • Lowered full-year guidance for net sales from $600-640M to $570-600M
  • Work Truck Attachments segment sales dropped 20.7% to $60.2 million

Insights

The Q3 results reveal mixed performance with notable developments. Net sales decreased to $129.4 million from $144.1 million, primarily due to low snowfall impact on the Attachments segment. However, the Solutions segment showed strength with record Q3 profitability and margin improvement of 310%.

The sale-leaseback transaction of $64.2 million significantly improved the balance sheet, with proceeds used to reduce debt, bringing the leverage ratio to 2.6X. The cost savings program is on track to deliver $11-12 million in annual savings. However, the company lowered its full-year guidance, with net sales now expected between $570-600 million, down from $600-640 million.

The maintained quarterly dividend of $0.295 per share and improved free cash flow position ($37.3 million improvement year-over-year) demonstrate financial stability despite market challenges.

The elongated equipment replacement cycle due to two consecutive low snowfall seasons is significantly impacting the Attachments segment, with sales dropping 20.7% to $60.2 million. However, the Solutions segment is showing remarkable resilience, achieving the highest Q3 margin on record at 10.4%.

The market dynamics suggest a temporary cyclical downturn in the snow and ice control equipment sector, rather than structural issues. The company's proactive cost management and operational adjustments position it well for when normal weather patterns resume. The strong performance in the Solutions segment indicates successful diversification of revenue streams and effective pricing strategies.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights*:

  • Solutions segment delivered record third quarter results with significant increase in profitability
  • 2024 Cost Savings Program expected to deliver $11 - $12 million in sustainable annualized savings, with $9 million of savings expected this year
  • Results include one-time gain of approximately $42.3 million from recent sale leaseback transaction
  • Paid $0.295 per share cash dividend on September 30, 2024
  • Narrowed 2024 full year outlook

           *Compared to 3Q23 financials

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: PLOW), North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Jim Janik, Chairman, Interim President, and CEO, noted, “Overall, our results this quarter were generally in line with our expectations. Our Henderson operations are outperforming this year, helping to drive strong improvements for the quarter in Solutions. Difficult as it was, our decision to implement the 2024 Cost Savings Program at the start of the year is now proving to be the right strategy as the elongated equipment replacement cycle becomes clearer. We firmly believe the actions taken mean that our Attachments segment is well positioned to succeed over the medium- to long-term in all market conditions. We are proud of the resilience demonstrated by our team and their focus on our customers, as we continue to build for the future.”

Consolidated Third Quarter 2024 Results

$ in millions
(except Margins & EPS)
Q3 2024Q3 2023
Net Sales$129.4 $144.1 
Gross Profit Margin23.9%22.3%
   
Income from Operations$45.9 $11.5 
Net Income$32.3 $5.8 
Diluted EPS$1.36 $0.24 
   
Adjusted EBITDA$15.3 $17.3 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin11.8%%12.0%
Adjusted Net Income$5.9 $6.0 
Adjusted Diluted EPS$0.24 $0.25 


  • Net sales were $129.4 million for the third quarter 2024, compared to $144.1 million in the same period last year. The decrease is a result of low snowfall in the previous snow seasons leading to lower volumes at Attachments partially offset by price realization at Solutions.
  • Gross profit for the third quarter of 2024 was $30.9 million, compared to $32.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. Gross profit margin increased 160 basis points to 23.9% for the third quarter of 2024 from 22.3% in the same period of 2023, due to higher price realization and the impact of the 2024 Cost Savings Program.
  • On September 11, 2024, the Company announced a sale leaseback transaction of seven facilities valued at $64.2 million. The net gain was $42.3 million, and the proceeds were primarily used to pay down term loan debt.
  • As a reminder, the 2024 Cost Savings Program is expected to deliver $11 - 12 million in sustainable annualized savings, $9 million of which is expected to be realized in 2024.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses were $25.7 million, or $20.4 million excluding costs associated with the sale leaseback transaction, for the third quarter of 2024. This compares to $18.0 million for the same period of 2023. The remaining increase of $2.4 million is primarily related to CEO transition costs and higher incentive-based compensation.
  • The effective tax rate was 22.7% and 16.4% for the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The tax rate increased due to the purchase of investment tax credits in the prior period.
  • Net income for the third quarter was $32.3 million compared to $5.8 million in the same period of the previous year. Adjusted net income for the third quarter was $5.9 million compared to $6.0 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $15.3 million for the third quarter 2024, compared to $17.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023, due to low snowfall in the previous two snow seasons leading to lower volumes at Attachments, which was partly offset by price increase realization, and improved efficiencies at Solutions.

Work Truck Attachments Segment Third Quarter 2024 Results

$ in millions
(except Adjusted EBITDA Margin)
Q3 2024Q3 2023
Net Sales$60.2 $75.9 
Adjusted EBITDA$8.1 $12.3 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin13.5%16.2%


  • Net sales were $60.2 million for the quarter, slightly lower than expected based on lower reorder volumes and product mix.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was affected by the same factors, which were partially offset by the 2024 Cost Savings Program.
  • Attachments results continue to be impacted by two consecutive years of significantly below average snowfall in core markets, which created an elongated equipment replacement cycle and led to lower order volumes.
  • As expected, the ratio of pre-season shipments in 2024 was 65:35 between the second and third quarters.
  • The 2024 Cost Savings Program has helped preserve profitability, with Adjusted EBITDA margins close to 20% on a year-to-date basis.

Janik explained, “We fully expected our pre-season orders to be impacted by the lack of snowfall in recent winters, and the second and third quarters tracked just slightly below our overall predictions. On a year-to-date basis, our results are below last year, but with higher adjusted EBITDA margins close to 20%. We are talking with our dealers and monitoring order patterns and will be ready to ramp up production as needed as we work through the elongated equipment replacement cycle. We have adjusted our operations to match current market conditions and will continue to prudently invest in upgrading our manufacturing capabilities.”

Work Truck Solutions Segment Third Quarter 2024 Results

$ in millions
(except Adjusted EBITDA Margin)
Q3 2024Q3 2023
Net Sales$69.1 $68.2 
Adjusted EBITDA$7.2 $5.0 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin10.4%7.3%


  • Work Truck Solutions delivered strong results with Net Sales of $69.1 million, relatively flat to last year, with volumes slightly down, offset by higher price realization.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 44% to $7.2 million, with margins of 10.4%, a 310-basis point improvement, and the highest third quarter margin on record. The improvements were based on price increase realization, and improved efficiencies, primarily at Henderson.

Janik noted, “We are pleased with the ongoing improvements in our Solutions businesses, which generated record third quarter results this quarter. The profitability shown this quarter exceeded our expectations. Results were also strong on a year-to-date basis, with Adjusted EBITDA margins more than doubling to 9.5% when compared to the previous year. These results continue to validate the progress we are making towards our growth and profitability goals, which are very much achievable over the near- to medium-term.”

Dividend & Liquidity

  • On a year-to-date basis, Net cash used in operating activities decreased $30.9 million in 2024 compared to 2023. The improvement relates to favorable changes in working capital, including decreases in cash used in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory.   ​
  • Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was ($37.3) million compared to ($71.9) million in the corresponding period in 2023. The increase of $34.6 million is primarily a result of lower cash used in operating activities.    
  • Proceeds from the sale leaseback transaction favorably impacted cash provided by investing activities by $64.2 million. Proceeds of $42.0 million were used in financing activities to voluntarily prepay long-term debt.
  • As of September 30, 2024, we had $90.9 million of total liquidity, comprised of $8.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $82.5 million of borrowing availability under our revolving credit facility. ​
  • The previously amended leverage ratio covenant under our credit agreement returned to 3.5X on September 30, 2024. Following the voluntary pre-payment of debt during the quarter, the Company’s leverage ratio at the end of the third quarter was 2.6X.
  • A quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per share of the Company's common stock was paid on September 30, 2024, to stockholders of record on September 16, 2024.

2024 Outlook

Sarah Lauber, Executive Vice President, and CFO explained, “The recent strong performance and positive near-term outlook for Work Truck Solutions means that segment is poised to deliver improved full year results for the third year in a row. Work Truck Attachments performance remains constrained by the elongated replacement cycle, but our manufacturing operations are well aligned to current market conditions. Therefore, we are moving our Net Sales guidance range slightly lower and reducing the top end of our 2024 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS guidance ranges.”

2024 financial outlook:

  • Net Sales are now expected to be between $570 million and $600 million, versus the previous range of $600 to $640 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is now predicted to range from $70 million to $80 million, versus the previous range of $70 to $90 million.
  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share is now expected to be in the range of $1.20 per share to $1.60 per share, versus the previous range of $1.20 to $1.70.
  • The effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 24% to 25%.

The 2024 financial outlook assumes the following:

  • Relatively stable economic conditions.
  • Stable to slightly improving supply of chassis and components.
  • Core markets will experience average snowfall in the fourth quarter of 2024.

With respect to the Company’s 2024 guidance, the Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP because it does not provide specific guidance for the various extraordinary, nonrecurring, or unusual charges and other certain items. These items have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. As a result, reconciliation of the non-GAAP guidance measures to GAAP is not available without unreasonable effort and the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Earnings Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). To join the conference call, please dial 1-833-634-5024 domestically, or 1-412-902-4205 internationally.

The call will also be available via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.douglasdynamics.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, replays will be available for one week following the call.

About Douglas Dynamics

Home to the most trusted brands in the industry, Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. For more than 75 years, the Company has been innovating products that not only enable people to perform their jobs more efficiently and effectively, but also enable businesses to increase profitability. Through its proprietary Douglas Dynamics Management System (DDMS), the Company is committed to continuous improvement aimed at consistently producing the highest quality products, at industry-leading levels of service and delivery that ultimately drive shareholder value. The Douglas Dynamics portfolio of products and services is separated into two segments: First, the Work Truck Attachments segment, which includes commercial snow and ice control equipment sold under the FISHER®, SNOWEX® and WESTERN® brands. Second, the Work Truck Solutions segment, which includes the up-fit of market leading attachments and storage solutions under the HENDERSON® brand, and the DEJANA® brand and its related sub-brands.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The non-GAAP measures used in this press release are Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Free Cash Flow. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and other external users of its consolidated financial statements in evaluating the Company’s operating performance as compared to that of other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures can be found immediately following the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in this press release.

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, as further adjusted for certain charges consisting of unrelated legal and consulting fees, stock-based compensation, severance, restructuring charges, CEO transition costs, insurance proceeds, gain on sale leaseback transaction and related transaction costs, and impairment charges. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the Company’s operating performance because it provides the Company and its investors with additional tools to compare its operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect the Company’s core operations. The Company’s management also uses Adjusted EBITDA for planning purposes, including the preparation of its annual operating budget and financial projections, and to evaluate the Company’s ability to make certain payments, including dividends, in compliance with its senior credit facilities, which is determined based on a calculation of “Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA” that is substantially similar to Adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (calculated on a diluted basis) represents net income and earnings per share (as defined by GAAP), excluding the impact of stock based compensation, severance, restructuring charges, CEO transition costs, insurance proceeds, gain on sale leaseback transaction and related transaction costs, impairment charges, certain charges related to unrelated legal fees and consulting fees, and adjustments on derivatives not classified as hedges, net of their income tax impact. Adjustments on derivatives not classified as hedges are non-cash and are related to overall financial market conditions; therefore, management believes such costs are unrelated to our business and are not representative of our results. Management believes that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share are useful in assessing the Company’s financial performance by eliminating expenses and income that are not reflective of the underlying business performance.

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less net cash used in investing activities. Free Cash Flow should be evaluated in addition to, and not considered a substitute for, other financial measures such as Net Income and Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities. We believe that free cash flow represents our ability to generate additional cash flow from our business operations.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include information relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies, expectations, competitive environment, regulation, product demand, the payment of dividends, and availability of financial resources. These statements are often identified by use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "continue," "should," "could," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "will" and similar expressions and include references to assumptions and relate to our future prospects, developments, and business strategies.  Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, weather conditions, particularly lack of or reduced levels of snowfall and the timing of such snowfall, our ability to manage general economic, business and geopolitical conditions, including the impacts of natural disasters, labor strikes, global political instability, adverse developments affecting the banking and financial services industries, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments, our inability to maintain good relationships with our distributors, our inability to maintain good relationships with the original equipment manufacturers with whom we currently do significant business, lack of available or favorable financing options for our end-users, distributors or customers, increases in the price of steel or other materials, including as a result of tariffs, necessary for the production of our products that cannot be passed on to our distributors, increases in the price of fuel or freight, a significant decline in economic conditions, the inability of our suppliers and original equipment manufacturer partners to meet our volume or quality requirements, inaccuracies in our estimates of future demand for our products, our inability to protect or continue to build our intellectual property portfolio, the effects of laws and regulations and their interpretations on our business and financial condition, including policy or regulatory changes related to climate change, our inability to develop new products or improve upon existing products in response to end-user needs, losses due to lawsuits arising out of personal injuries associated with our products, factors that could impact the future declaration and payment of dividends, or our ability to execute repurchases under our stock repurchase program, our inability to compete effectively against competition, our inability to successfully implement our new enterprise resource planning system at Dejana, as well as those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and any subsequent Form 10-Q filings. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation, except as required by law, to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available in the future.

For further information contact:
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Nathan Elwell
Vice President of Investor Relations
847-530-0249
investorrelations@douglasdynamics.com


Douglas Dynamics, Inc. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands) 
    
    
 September 30,December 31, 
 20242023 
 (unaudited)(unaudited) 
    
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$8,413$24,156 
Accounts receivable, net 153,096 83,760 
Inventories 145,362 140,390 
Inventories - truck chassis floor plan 3,459 2,217 
Refundable income taxes paid - 4,817 
Prepaid and other current assets 5,738 6,898 
Total current assets 316,068 262,238 
    
Property, plant, and equipment, net 39,309 67,340 
Goodwill 113,134 113,134 
Other intangible assets, net 115,180 121,070 
Operating lease - right of use asset 69,295 18,008 
Non-qualified benefit plan assets 10,589 9,195 
Other long-term assets 2,012 2,433 
Total assets$665,587$593,418 
    
Liabilities and stockholders' equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$35,278$31,374 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 31,200 25,817 
Floor plan obligations 3,459 2,217 
Operating lease liability - current 6,848 5,347 
Income taxes payable 3,729 - 
Short term borrowings 67,000 47,000 
Current portion of long-term debt - 6,762 
Total current liabilities 147,514 118,517 
    
Retiree benefits and deferred compensation 15,036 13,922 
Deferred income taxes 25,418 27,903 
Long-term debt, less current portion 146,502 181,491 
Operating lease liability - noncurrent 63,802 13,887 
Other long-term liabilities 6,559 6,133 
    
Total stockholders' equity 260,756 231,565 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$665,587$593,418 
    



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
      
 Three Month Period Ended Nine Month Period Ended
 September 30, 2024September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
 (unaudited) (unaudited)
      
      
Net sales$129,398 $144,121  $424,955 $433,933 
Cost of sales 98,523  111,992   313,857  329,166 
Gross profit 30,875  32,129   111,098  104,767 
      
Selling, general, and administrative expense 25,688  17,998   70,546  64,612 
Impairment charges -  -   1,224  - 
Gain on sale leaseback transaction (42,298) -   (42,298) - 
Intangibles amortization 1,630  2,630   5,890  7,890 
      
Income from operations 45,855  11,501   75,736  32,265 
      
Interest expense, net (4,469) (4,607)  (12,116) (11,207)
Other income (expense), net 354  35   304  (19)
Income before taxes 41,740  6,929   63,924  21,039 
      
Income tax expense 9,482  1,137   15,680  4,393 
      
Net income$32,258 $5,792  $48,244 $16,646 
      
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:     
Basic 23,094,047  22,983,965   23,065,924  22,955,388 
Diluted 23,577,883  22,983,965   23,476,039  22,955,388 
      
Earnings per share:     
Basic earnings per common share attributable to common shareholders$1.37 $0.25  $2.05 $0.71 
Earnings per common share assuming dilution attributable to common shareholders$1.36 $0.24  $2.04 $0.69 
Cash dividends declared and paid per share$0.30 $0.30  $0.89 $0.89 
      



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
   
 Nine Month Period Ended
 September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
 (unaudited)
   
Operating activities  
Net income$48,244 $16,646 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization 14,029  16,180 
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed asset 347  (45)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 526  440 
Gain on sale leaseback transaction (42,298) - 
Stock-based compensation 3,627  4,236 
Adjustments on derivatives not designated as hedges (287) (516)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 527  329 
Deferred income taxes (2,485) (2,177)
Impairment charges 1,224  - 
Non-cash lease expense 4,264  287 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:  
Accounts receivable (69,863) (78,866)
Inventories (4,972) (10,745)
Prepaid assets, refundable income taxes paid and other assets (1,071) (1,403)
Accounts payable 4,355  (6,826)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 9,114  (979)
Benefit obligations, long-term liabilities and other 1,446  (709)
Net cash used in operating activities (33,273) (64,148)
   
Investing activities  
Capital expenditures (3,982) (7,723)
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction 64,150  -- 
Proceeds from insurance recoveries 366  -- 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 60,534  (7,723)
   
Financing activities  
Payments of financing costs (279) (334)
Proceeds from (payments on) life insurance policy loans (204) 750 
Dividends paid (20,521) (20,689)
Net revolver borrowings 20,000  101,000 
Repayment of long-term debt (42,000) (18,438)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (43,004) 62,289 
Change in cash and cash equivalents (15,743) (9,582)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 24,156  20,670 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$8,413 $11,088 
   
Non-cash operating and financing activities  
Truck chassis inventory acquired through floorplan obligations$5,637 $7,245 
   



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Segment Disclosures (unaudited)
(In thousands)
            
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
            
Work Truck Attachments           
Net Sales$60,249  $75,879  $202,226  $236,346 
Adjusted EBITDA$8,139  $12,328  $39,463  $44,393 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.5%  16.2%  19.5%  18.8%
            
Work Truck Solutions           
Net Sales$69,149  $68,242  $222,729  $197,587 
Adjusted EBITDA$7,192  $4,985  $21,097  $8,807 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 10.4%  7.3%  9.5%  4.5%
            



Douglas Dynamics, Inc. 
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation (unaudited) 
(In thousands) 
  Three month period ended September 30, Nine month period ended September 30, 
   2024   2023  2024   2023 
          
Net income  $32,258  $5,792 $48,244  $16,646 
          
Interest expense - net  4,469   4,607  12,116   11,207 
Income tax expense  9,482   1,137  15,680   4,393 
Depreciation expense  2,647   2,751  8,139   8,290 
Intangibles amortization  1,630   2,630  5,890   7,890 
EBITDA  50,486   16,917  90,069   48,426 
          
Stock-based compensation  794   -  3,627   4,236 
Impairment charges (1)  -   -  1,224   - 
Gain on sale leaseback transaction (42,298)  -  (42,298)  - 
Sale leaseback transaction fees  5,257   -  5,257   - 
Restructuring and severance costs 417   -  1,819   - 
Other charges (2)  675   396  862   538 
Adjusted EBITDA $15,331  $17,313 $60,560  $53,200 
          
(1) Reflects impairment charges taken on certain internally developed software in the nine months ended September 30, 2024. 
(2) Reflects unrelated legal and consulting fees, insurance proceeds, and CEO transition costs for the periods presented. 
  



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
  Three month period ended September 30,  Nine month period ended September 30,
  2024 2023  2024 2023
          
Net income  $32,258  $5,792   $48,244  $16,646 
Adjustments:         
Stock based compensation 794   -    3,627   4,236 
Impairment charges (1)  -   -    1,224   - 
Gain on sale leaseback transaction (42,298)  -    (42,298)  - 
Sale leaseback transaction fees 5,257   -    5,257   - 
Restructuring and severance costs  417   -    1,819   - 
Adjustments on derivative not classified as hedge (2) -   (172)   (287)  (516)
Other charges (3)  675   396    862   538 
Tax effect on adjustments  8,789   (56)   7,449   (1,064)
Adjusted net income  $5,892  $5,960   $25,897  $19,840 
          
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding 23,094,047   22,983,965    23,065,924   22,955,388 
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution 23,577,883   22,983,965    23,476,039   22,955,388 
          
Adjusted earnings per common share - dilutive$0.24  $0.25   $1.09  $0.82 
          
GAAP diluted earnings per share$1.36  $0.24   $2.04  $0.69 
Adjustments net of income taxes:        
          
Stock based compensation 0.02   -    0.11   0.13 
Impairment charges (1)  -   -    0.04   - 
Gain on sale leaseback transaction (1.34)  -    (1.35)  - 
Sale leaseback transaction fees 0.17   -    0.17   - 
Restructuring and severance costs  0.00   -    0.06   - 
Adjustments on derivative not classified as hedge (2)  -   (0.01)   (0.01)  (0.02)
Other charges (3)  0.02   0.02    0.03   0.02 
          
Adjusted diluted earnings per share $0.24  $0.25   $1.09  $0.82 
          
(1) Reflects impairment charges taken on certain internally developed software in the nine months ended September 30, 2024. 
(2) Reflects non-cash mark-to-market and amortization adjustments on an interest rate swap not classified as a hedge for the periods presented. 
(3) Reflects unrelated legal and consulting fees, insurance proceeds, and CEO transition costs for the periods presented. 
          



Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Free Cash Flow reconciliation (unaudited)
(In thousands)
  Three month period ended September 30, Nine month period ended September 30,
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(14,159) $2,079  $(33,273) $(64,148)
Acquisition of property and equipment (1,231)  (2,433)  (3,982)  (7,723)
Free cash flow $(15,390) $(354) $(37,255) $(71,871)
 

FAQ

What were Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Q3 2024 earnings per share?

Douglas Dynamics reported diluted EPS of $1.36 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.24 for Q3 2024.

How much did Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) gain from its sale-leaseback transaction in Q3 2024?

The company recorded a net gain of $42.3 million from the sale-leaseback transaction of seven facilities valued at $64.2 million.

What is Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) revised revenue guidance for 2024?

The company revised its 2024 net sales guidance to $570-600 million, down from the previous range of $600-640 million.

What dividend did Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) pay in Q3 2024?

The company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per share on September 30, 2024.

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