FreightCar America, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

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FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) reported a Q2 2020 revenue of $17.5 million with a net loss of $12.8 million or $0.97 per share. The company delivered 100 railcars in the quarter and maintained a backlog of 1,839 railcars valued at $207 million. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a cyclical downturn in demand, FreightCar commenced production at its Castaños, Mexico joint venture plant and forecasts delivery of 750 to 1,000 railcars in the second half of 2020. The management emphasizes the commitment to safety and operational efficiency.

Positive

• Started production at Castaños, Mexico joint venture plant, enhancing capacity.
• Backlog of 1,839 railcars valued at $207 million indicates future revenue potential.
• Q2 revenue improved from $5.2 million in Q1 2020, showing signs of recovery.

Negative

• Reported a net loss of $12.8 million, indicating ongoing financial struggles.
• Revenue declined significantly from $73.6 million in Q2 2019 to $17.5 million in Q2 2020.
• Production limited by COVID-19, with additional operational downtime affecting output.

Provides second half fiscal 2020 outlook to deliver 750 to 1,000 railcars

Announces start of production at the Castaños, Mexico joint venture plant

CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Business Highlights

• Second quarter revenue of $17.5 million on deliveries of 100 railcars
• Second quarter net loss of $12.8 million, or $0.97 per share
• Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted certificates of deposit of $52.4 million as of June 30, 2020
• Second quarter backlog totaled 1,839 railcars, with an aggregate value of approximately $207 million
• Started production at Castaños, Mexico joint venture facility in July
• Second half 2020 delivery outlook forecasted to range between 750 and 1,000 railcars
• Company continues to prioritize employee and community safety, and is strictly adhering to pre-established health and safety protocols including those necessary in response to the global pandemic

“During the second quarter, FreightCar America restarted two of the four production lines in Shoals, and managed through the disruption brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic. I am very proud of how our team responded, as we focused equally on health, safety and meeting customer expectations,” said Jim Meyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of FreightCar America. “In addition to these important undertakings, we continued to move forward with our vision to become the highest quality and lowest cost producer. In July, we started production at the new joint venture plant in Castaños, Mexico along with preparation for the certification process. We were able to hire an extremely experienced workforce and are happy to welcome them to the team.”

Meyer added, “The pandemic-related disruption further contributed to a difficult demand environment across our industry, which was already in the midst of a cyclical downtown. This further challenged both railcar orders and production scheduling during the second quarter.  Of note, we had one additional week of operational downtime in our Shoals facility in the quarter as we halted production to protect the health and safety of our workforce. And while the recovery pattern remains opaque, we are encouraged by the recent improvement in order inquiries for car types that we are well suited to build.”

Meyer concluded, “Our overall production ramped well through July, giving us confidence in our forecast for second half deliveries to range between 750 and 1,000 railcars. As we look forward, we remain equally focused on preserving our liquidity while also continuing to build the foundation for our future. We believe we are taking the right steps to navigate both the cyclical downturn and pandemic, while repositioning FreightCar America for future success.”

Second Quarter Results

• Consolidated revenues were $17.5 million in the second quarter of 2020, compared to $5.2 million in the first quarter of 2020 and $73.6 million in the second quarter of 2019. The Company delivered 100 railcars in the second quarter of 2020, compared to 11 in the first quarter of 2020 and 729 railcars in the second quarter of 2019.
  
  
• The Company had a backlog totaling 1,839 railcars on June 30, 2020, valued at approximately $207 million.
  
  
• Consolidated operating loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $12.9 million, compared to an operating loss of $15.8 million for the second quarter of 2019.
  
  
• Net loss attributable to FreightCar America, Inc. (“FCA”) in the second quarter of 2020 was $12.8 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to FCA of $15.9 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2019. 

Second Quarter 2020 Conference Call & Webcast Information

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss its second quarter 2020 financial results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call, available on the Company’s website at:

Event URL: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=141184

Interested parties may also participate in the call by dialing 877-407-0789 or 201-689-8562 and should use confirmation number 13708161.  Please dial in approximately 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start time of the call to ensure your participation. An audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 11, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 25, 2020.  To access the replay, please dial 844-512-2921 or 412-317-6671.  The replay pass code is 13708161.  An audio replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website within two days following the earnings call.

About FreightCar America

FreightCar America, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of railroad freight cars, that also supplies railcar parts and leases freight cars through its FreightCar America Leasing Company subsidiaries. FreightCar America designs and builds high-quality railcars, including open top hopper cars, covered hopper cars, intermodal and non-intermodal flat cars, mill gondola cars, coil steel cars, boxcars, coal cars, and also specializes in the conversion of railcars for repurposed use. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has facilities in the following locations: Cherokee, Alabama; Castaños, Mexico; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; and Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. More information about FreightCar America is available on its website at www.freightcaramerica.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements relating to our expected financial performance and/or future business prospects, events and plans that are “forward-looking statements” as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. These potential risks and uncertainties include, among other things: risks relating to the potential financial and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; the Shoals facility, including the facility not meeting internal assumptions or expectations and unforeseen liabilities from Navistar; the cyclical nature of our business; adverse economic and market conditions; fluctuating costs of raw materials, including steel and aluminum, and delays in the delivery of raw materials; our ability to maintain relationships with our suppliers of railcar components; our reliance upon a small number of customers that represent a large percentage of our sales; the variable purchase patterns of our customers and the timing of completion, delivery and customer acceptance of orders; the highly competitive nature of our industry; the risk of lack of acceptance of our new railcar offerings by our customers; and other competitive factors. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FreightCar America, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
Assets	(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
Current assets
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents	$	48,540			$	66,257
Restricted certificates of deposit		3,855				3,769
Accounts receivable, net		6,789				6,991
Inventories, net		47,116				25,092
Income tax receivable		1,027				535
Other current assets		14,265				7,035
Total current assets		121,592				109,679
Property, plant and equipment, net		39,469				38,564
Railcars available for lease, net		38,393				38,900
Right of use asset		53,442				56,507
Other long-term assets		888				1,552
Total assets	$	253,784			$	245,202
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts and contractual payables	$	18,054			$	11,713
Accrued payroll and other employee costs		306				1,389
Reserve for workers' compensation		3,344				3,210
Accrued warranty		7,903				8,388
Customer deposits		33,012				5,123
Deferred income state and local incentives, current		2,219				2,219
Lease liability, current		15,063				14,960
Current portion of long-term debt		13,950				-
Other current liabilities		5,626				2,428
Total current liabilities		99,477				49,430
Long-term debt, net of current portion		6,250				10,200
Accrued pension costs		6,006				6,510
Deferred income state and local incentives, long-term		3,612				4,722
Lease liability, long-term		48,306				53,766
Other long-term liabilities		2,833				3,420
Total liabilities		166,484				128,048
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock		-				-
Common stock		136				127
Additional paid in capital		83,318				83,027
Treasury stock, at cost		(1,281	)			(989	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,499	)			(10,780	)
Retained earnings		16,086				45,824
Total FreightCar America stockholders' equity		87,760				117,209
Noncontrolling interest in JV		(460	)			(55	)
Total stockholders' equity		87,300				117,154
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	253,784			$	245,202

FreightCar America, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
	2020				2019				2020				2019
	(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
Revenues	$	17,458			$	73,661			$	22,655			$	144,369
Cost of sales		23,602				67,637				37,602				145,194
Gross (loss) profit		(6,144	)			6,024				(14,947	)			(825	)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,537				15,352				13,947				23,019
Loss on sale of railcars available for lease		-				5,196				-				5,196
Restructuring and impairment charges		267				1,319				1,147				1,319
Operating loss		(12,948	)			(15,843	)			(30,041	)			(30,359	)
Interest expense and deferred financing costs		(167	)			(115	)			(463	)			(151	)
Other income		134				83				358				402
Loss before income taxes		(12,981	)			(15,875	)			(30,146	)			(30,108	)
Income tax (benefit) provision		(1	)			12				(3	)			(189	)
Net loss		(12,980	)			(15,887	)			(30,143	)			(29,919	)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in JV		(189	)			-				(405	)			-
Net loss attributable to FreightCar America	$	(12,791	)		$	(15,887	)		$	(29,738	)		$	(29,919	)
Net loss per common share attributable to FreightCar America- basic and diluted	$	(0.97	)		$	(1.26	)		$	(2.26	)		$	(2.37	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding  – basic and diluted		12,405,011				12,352,271				12,385,946				12,344,684

FreightCar America, Inc.
Segment Data
(Unaudited)

			Three Months Ended														Six Months Ended
			June 30,														June 30,
			2020							2019							2020							2019
Revenues:
Manufacturing			$	15,129						$	70,817						$	18,069						$	138,412
Corporate and Other				2,329							2,844							4,586							5,957
Consolidated revenues			$	17,458						$	73,661						$	22,655						$	144,369
Operating loss:
Manufacturing			$	(8,348				)		$	(3,019				)		$	(20,148				)		$	(12,656		)
Corporate and Other				(4,600				)			(12,824				)			(9,893				)			(17,703		)
Consolidated operating loss				(12,948				)			(15,843				)			(30,041				)			(30,359		)

FreightCar America, Inc. 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(Unaudited)

		Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020				2019
Cash flows from operating activities		(in thousands)
Net loss	$	(30,143	)		$	(29,919	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows used in operating activities:
Non-cash restructuring and impairment charges		352				1,319
Depreciation and amortization		5,884				6,471
Change in inventory reserve		5,052				(440	)
Amortization expense - right-of-use leased assets		3,065				5,662
Recognition of deferred income from state and local incentives		(1,110	)			(1,109	)
Loss on sale of railcars available for lease		-				5,196
Stock-based compensation recognized		17				274
Other non-cash items, net		153				90
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		202				5,338
Inventories		(27,076	)			3,214
Other assets		(7,188	)			(2,307	)
Accounts and contractual payables		6,456				(4,890	)
Accrued payroll and employee benefits		(941	)			910
Income taxes receivable/payable		(13	)			(197	)
Accrued warranty		(485	)			(1,516	)
Lease liability		(5,391	)			(9,091	)
Customer deposits		27,889				(1,719	)
Other liabilities		2,625				7,827
Accrued pension costs and accrued postretirement benefits		(131	)			(266	)
Net cash flows used in operating activities		(20,783	)			(15,153	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of restricted certificates of deposit		(3,855	)			(1,117	)
Maturity of restricted certificates of deposit		3,769				4,400
Purchase of securities held to maturity		-				(1,986	)
Proceeds from maturity of securities		-				20,025
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(7,009	)			(2,034	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and railcars available for lease		170				11,442
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities		(6,925	)			30,730
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		10,000				10,200
Employee stock settlement		(9	)			(59	)
Deferred financing costs		-				(929	)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities		9,991				9,212
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(17,717	)			24,789
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period		66,257				45,070
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	$	48,540			$	69,859

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FAQ

What were FreightCar America's revenues for Q2 2020?

FreightCar America reported revenues of $17.5 million for Q2 2020.

What was the net loss for FreightCar America in Q2 2020?

The net loss for Q2 2020 was $12.8 million, or $0.97 per share.

What is the backlog value for FreightCar America as of June 30, 2020?

The backlog totaled 1,839 railcars with an approximate value of $207 million.

How many railcars is FreightCar America planning to deliver in the second half of 2020?

FreightCar America is forecasting deliveries between 750 and 1,000 railcars for the second half of 2020.

When did FreightCar America start production at the Castaños, Mexico facility?

Production at the Castaños, Mexico joint venture facility started in July 2020.