PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Q1 2023 Highlights:
- Fourth consecutive record of quarterly net sales; increased
32% from comparable 2022 period - Record quarterly net income of
$21.4 million - Diluted EPS of
$4.28 72% from Q1 2022, a new quarterly record
Net sales in the first quarter of 2023 were
Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was
Rob Ruhlman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We had strong positive momentum entering 2023 which allowed us to recognize record quarterly net sales and earnings, above those set just last quarter. Our ability to continue to perform at a very high level comes from years of planning and execution by our global leadership team. While led by the strong financial performance of the PLP-
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding the Company, including those statements regarding the Company's and management's beliefs and expectations concerning the Company's future performance or anticipated financial results, among others. Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in those statements. Among other things, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements include the uncertainty in global business conditions and the economy due to factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, labor disruptions, military conflict, political instability, exchange rates and lingering effects of COVID-19, the strength of demand and availability of funding for the Company's products and the mix of products sold, the relative degree of competitive and customer price pressure on the Company's products, the cost, availability and quality of raw materials required for the manufacture of products, opportunities for business growth through acquisitions and the ability to successfully integrate any acquired businesses, changes in regulations and tax rates, security breaches, litigation and claims and the Company's ability to continue to develop proprietary technology and maintain high-quality products and customer service to meet or exceed new industry performance standards and individual customer expectations, and other factors described under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 3, 2023 and subsequent filings with the SEC. The Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other filings with the SEC can be found on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.
ABOUT PLP
PLP protects the world's most critical connections by creating stronger and more reliable networks. The company's precision-engineered solutions are trusted by energy and communications providers worldwide to perform better and last longer. With locations in 20 countries, PLP works as a united global corporation, delivering high-quality products and unparalleled service to customers around the world.
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY | ||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||
(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ 31,791 | $ 37,239 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, less allowances of | 141,114 | 125,261 | ||||||||
Inventories, net | 149,784 | 147,458 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 8,299 | 13,283 | ||||||||
Other current assets | 8,179 | 4,929 | ||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 339,167 | 328,170 | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 196,151 | 175,011 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 28,687 | 28,004 | ||||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 13,909 | 14,082 | ||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 6,147 | 5,320 | ||||||||
Other assets | 18,187 | 17,892 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ 602,248 | $ 568,479 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Trade accounts payable | $ 56,273 | $ 46,839 | ||||||||
Notes payable to banks | 13,842 | 18,098 | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 3,026 | 3,018 | ||||||||
Accrued compensation and other benefits | 22,337 | 24,356 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 29,739 | 23,024 | ||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 125,217 | 115,335 | ||||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 68,374 | 68,420 | ||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred income taxes | 27,943 | 26,100 | ||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||||
Common shares – | ||||||||||
4,917,020 issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | 13,491 | 13,351 | ||||||||
Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 241,151 and 245,386 shares at | ||||||||||
March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | (10,076) | (10,261) | ||||||||
Deferred compensation liability | 10,076 | 10,261 | ||||||||
Paid-in capital | 54,956 | 53,646 | ||||||||
Retained earnings | 481,278 | 460,930 | ||||||||
Treasury shares, at cost, 1,800,474 and 1,758,901 shares at | ||||||||||
March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | (103,043) | (99,303) | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (65,976) | (69,987) | ||||||||
TOTAL PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 380,706 | 358,637 | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 8 | (13) | ||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 380,714 | 358,624 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 602,248 | $ 568,479 | ||||||||
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY | |||||
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME | |||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
(Thousands of dollars, except earnings per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Net sales | $ 181,824 | $ 138,223 | |||
Cost of products sold | 115,541 | 96,272 | |||
GROSS PROFIT | 66,283 | 41,951 | |||
Costs and expenses | |||||
Selling | 12,388 | 10,661 | |||
General and administrative | 18,609 | 16,309 | |||
Research and engineering | 5,193 | 4,774 | |||
Other operating expense, net | 1,112 | 756 | |||
37,302 | 32,500 | ||||
OPERATING INCOME | 28,981 | 9,451 | |||
Other (expense) income | |||||
Interest income | 304 | 113 | |||
Interest expense | (1,066) | (526) | |||
Other income, net | 40 | 5,103 | |||
(722) | 4,690 | ||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 28,259 | 14,141 | |||
Income tax expense | 6,840 | 1,840 | |||
NET INCOME | $ 21,419 | $ 12,301 | |||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (21) | (16) | |||
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED | |||||
LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS | $ 21,398 | $ 12,285 | |||
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK | |||||
OUTSTANDING: | |||||
Basic | 4,937 | 4,928 | |||
Diluted | 4,997 | 4,943 | |||
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK ATTRIBUTABLE TO | |||||
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS: | |||||
Basic | $ 4.33 | $ 2.49 | |||
Diluted | $ 4.28 | $ 2.49 | |||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ 0.20 | $ 0.20 | |||
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