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PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST HALF 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) reported record financial results for Q2 2022, achieving net sales of $163.5 million, up 23% from Q2 2021. Diluted EPS rose to $2.77, a 54% increase year-over-year. The first half of 2022 saw net sales increase by 20% to $301.7 million, with net income rising to $26.0 million, or $5.25 per diluted share. The company attributed success to strong sales in energy and communications sectors and price adjustments to combat inflation. However, currency fluctuations negatively impacted sales by $5.5 million in Q2.

Positive
  • Q2 2022 net sales increased 23% to $163.5 million.
  • Diluted EPS rose 54% to $2.77.
  • First six months net sales up 20% to $301.7 million.
  • Net income for H1 2022 increased to $26.0 million, or $5.25 per share.
  • Strong volume growth in energy and communications products.
Negative
  • Currency translation negatively impacted Q2 2022 sales by $5.5 million.
  • Unfavorable impact on H1 net sales of $8.0 million from currency translation.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Q2 2022 Highlights:

  • Record quarterly net sales and profit
  • Net sales increased 23% from comparable 2021 period
  • Diluted EPS of $2.77, an increase of 54% from comparable 2021 period

Net sales for the second quarter of 2022 were $163.5 million, an increase of 23%, compared to $133.0 million in the second quarter of 2021. Currency translation rates had an unfavorable impact on 2022 second quarter net sales of $5.5 million, or 3.4%.

The Company posted net income for the second quarter of 2022 of $13.7 million, or $2.77 per diluted share, compared to $8.9 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 net income benefited from the significant increase in net sales while leveraging fixed costs and gross margin gains resulting from the previously announced price increases which are beginning to offset the impact of inflation on commodity prices and freight.  Currency translation rates had a favorable effect on net income of $0.1 million.

Net sales increased 20% to $301.7 million for the first six months of 2022 compared to $250.6 million for the first six months of 2021.  Currency translation rates had an unfavorable impact on net sales of $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $26.0 million, or $5.25 per diluted share, compared to $16.0 million or $3.25 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2021.  YTD June 30, 2022 net income benefited from the 20% YTD increase in net sales with related fixed cost leverage as well as the realization of price increases which are beginning to offset the impact of inflation on commodities and freight.  Also benefiting the YTD net income was the $4.4 million non-taxable gain from life insurance benefits.  Currency translation rates had an unfavorable effect on net income of $0.1 million.  

Rob Ruhlman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We continue to record impressive gains in both net sales and earnings, with the second quarter of 2022 being a new record for both.  Excluding the impact of currency translation, all regions reported an increase in net sales versus the second quarter of 2021 and on a YTD basis all regions except for Asia-Pacific reported increased net sales.   Our sales growth was made possible by strong volume growth in both the energy and communications product families, incremental sales from our newest acquisitions and selling price adjustments required to offset the significant levels of inflation experienced last year and so far this year. We continuously monitor the impact of inflationary increases on our raw material inputs and freight expense.  Additional selling price adjustments may be required to offset further inflationary increases. Customer satisfaction remains our primary goal – accomplished by providing high-quality products and services that meet or exceed expectations."

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 business conditions and economy due to COVID-19 including the severity and duration of business disruption caused by the pandemic, the strength of the economy and demand 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, the impact of legal or regulatory matters or global economic conditions (such as the impact of inflation, social unrest, acts of war, military conflict (including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine), international hostilities, terrorism and changes in diplomatic and trade relationships) on profitability and future growth opportunities; the Company's ability to identify, complete, obtain funding for and integrate acquisitions for profitable growth; 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 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 4, 2022 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 over 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





















June 30,


December 31,

(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)




2022


2021












ASSETS










Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash





$              30,103


$              36,406

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $4,931 ($3,744 in 2021)




123,122


98,203

Inventories, net






127,408


114,507

Prepaid expenses






20,855


19,778

Other current assets






5,561


3,217



TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS





307,049


272,111












Property, plant and equipment, net





157,444


149,774

Goodwill







34,792


28,194

Other intangible assets, net





15,104


12,039

Deferred income taxes 






5,551


3,839

Other assets






17,116


23,061



TOTAL ASSETS





$            537,056


$            489,018












LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



















Trade accounts payable






$              49,217


$              42,376

Notes payable to banks






16,856


16,423

Current portion of long-term debt





3,217


3,116

Accrued compensation and other benefits





24,313


21,703

Accrued expenses and other liabilities





26,067


21,917



TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES





119,670


105,535












Long-term debt, less current portion





57,502


40,048

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred income taxes





27,197


27,335












SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY








Shareholders' equity:










Common shares - $2 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,940,578 and






    4,907,143 issued and outstanding, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

13,303


13,185


Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 244,969 and 243,138 shares at








     June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively




(10,231)


(10,102)


Deferred compensation liability





10,231


10,102


Paid-in capital






49,918


47,814


Retained earnings






434,718


410,673


Treasury shares, at cost, 1,714,822 and 1,685,387 shares at 








     June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively




(95,631)


(93,836)


Accumulated other comprehensive loss





(69,629)


(61,719)



TOTAL PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

332,679


316,117


Noncontrolling interest





8


(17)



TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY





332,687


316,100



TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




$            537,056


$            489,018













 

 

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
















(Thousands of dollars, except earnings per share data)


Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30




2022


2021


2022


2021






















Net sales


$         163,471


$         133,038


$         301,694


$         250,591


Cost of products sold


110,765


89,999


207,037


167,360


GROSS PROFIT


52,706


43,039


94,657


83,231












Costs and expenses










Selling


11,668


10,099


22,328


19,701


General and administrative


16,948


13,770


33,256


28,164


Research and engineering


5,363


4,763


10,137


9,374


Other operating expense, net


778


1,669


1,536


2,486




34,757


30,301


67,257


59,725


OPERATING INCOME 


17,949


12,738


27,400


23,506












Other income (expense)










Interest income


104


26


216


47


Interest expense


(784)


(457)


(1,310)


(920)


Other income, net


495


270


5,599


498




(185)


(161)


4,505


(375)












INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 


17,764


12,577


31,905


23,131












Income tax expense


4,043


3,686


5,883


7,063












NET INCOME


$           13,721


$             8,891


$           26,022


$           16,068


Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests


(9)


(22)


(25)


(20)












NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED 










LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS


$           13,712


$             8,869


$           25,997


$           16,048












AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK










OUTSTANDING:










Basic


4,940


4,912


4,934


4,914


Diluted


4,955


4,930


4,954


4,935












EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK










ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS










COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS:










Basic


$              2.78


$              1.81


$              5.27


$              3.27


Diluted


$              2.77


$              1.80


$              5.25


$              3.25












Cash dividends declared per share


$              0.20


$              0.20


$              0.40


$              0.40































 

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FAQ

What were the Q2 2022 earnings results for PLPC?

PLPC reported Q2 2022 net sales of $163.5 million and a diluted EPS of $2.77.

How did currency exchange rates affect PLPC's financials in Q2 2022?

Currency translation negatively impacted PLPC's Q2 net sales by $5.5 million.

What is the future outlook for PLPC regarding inflation?

PLPC may implement additional selling price adjustments to counteract further inflationary increases on raw materials.

What growth metrics did PLPC report for H1 2022?

PLPC reported a 20% increase in net sales to $301.7 million and net income of $26.0 million for H1 2022.

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