Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2021 Year-End Results
Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) announced its Q4 2021 results, reporting net sales of $309.9 million, up from $282.7 million in Q4 2020. Earnings from continuing operations were $20.0 million (89 cents per share), down from $22.7 million (1.00 per share) year-over-year. For 2021, total net sales reached $1.30 billion, a 15% increase from 2020. The Engine Management division saw a 6% rise in Q4 sales, while Temperature Control sales surged by 24%. The company also increased its dividend to 27 cents per share, indicating strong financial health amidst challenges like inflation and supply chain issues.
- Net sales for Q4 2021 increased to $309.9 million, a 9% rise from Q4 2020.
- Total net sales for 2021 reached $1.30 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year.
- Full-year earnings from continuing operations rose above 22%, totaling $99.4 million.
- Dividends increased from 25 cents to 27 cents per share, showing commitment to shareholder value.
- Three strategic acquisitions generated $24 million in revenue for Q4 2021.
- Q4 2021 earnings fell to $20.0 million from $22.7 million in Q4 2020.
- Gross margin percentage decreased due to rising inflation and a product mix shift.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2021.
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2021 were
Net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, were
Mr. Eric Sills, Standard Motor Products' Chief Executive Officer and President stated, "We are extremely pleased with our fourth quarter and full year results. We posted our sixth consecutive quarter of record sales, up nearly
"Our full-year earnings substantially surpassed 2020, up more than
"By division, Engine Management sales were up nearly
"Turning to Temperature Control, 2021 was one of the longest and hottest summers on record, with demand extending well-beyond historical trends. Our sales remained strong throughout the fourth quarter, and were up nearly
"Our gross margin percentage within the Engine Management division was lower than historical levels, with two main drivers. First, we have been experiencing elevated inflation across a host of cost inputs, including raw materials, labor and transportation. We began passing these costs through to our customers during the quarter, and thus saw a rebound in our gross margin percentage from the third quarter, with more pricing actions taking effect in early 2022.
"The second component of our reduced gross margin percentage is related to an ongoing mix shift within the division. We have been aggressively pursuing strategic growth in our specialized original equipment business, which, as previously explained, has a different margin profile from our aftermarket business. It has lower gross margins, but also lower SG&A expense, and thus generates comparable operating profit margins.
"Our specialized OE business represented
"We believe this specialized OE business, which focuses on niche channels such as medium and heavy-duty vehicles, construction and agricultural equipment, power sports, and others, represents a significant growth opportunity. This business is now at an annual run-rate of nearly
"We also continued to return value to our shareholders over the course of the year. Our strong operating results allowed us to repurchase shares of our common stock in the amount of
"In closing, we are very pleased with our 2021 performance, and the momentum with which we enter 2022. Our core market continues to enjoy tailwinds as the fleet ages and miles driven rebound. Relationships with our customers have never been better, and their POS continues to trend favorably. We consummated three complementary acquisitions, providing critical mass to be a meaningful player in these new markets with significant upside potential. And while we recognize that various challenges continue, including rising inflation, supply chain disruption, and ongoing uncertainty from the pandemic, we believe we are facing these challenges with the strongest team SMP has ever had. All of our SMP employees around the world have contributed to our success, and we cannot thank them enough. We are very excited about the future."
Finally, Mr. Lawrence I. Sills, Chairman of the Board, stated "Mr. Richard (Dick) Ward announced that he will retire from the Board this coming May, at the conclusion of his term. Dick has been a valuable member of our Board, where he has served since 2004, including as Chairman of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for the past 17 years. He has been a major contributor in all areas, and he will be missed. We wish him a well-deserved retirement."
Conference Call
Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. This call will be web cast and can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.smpcorp.com and clicking on the SMP Q4 2021 Earnings Webcast link. Investors may also listen to the call by dialing (800) 895-3361 (domestic) or 785-424-1062 (international). Our playback will be made available for dial in immediately following the call. For those choosing to listen to the replay by webcast, the link should be active on our website within 24 hours after the call. The playback number is 800-934-7612 (domestic) or 402-220-6980 (international). The participant passcode is 94640.
Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management's expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. | ||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | TWELVE MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||
DECEMBER 31, | DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
NET SALES | $ 309,877 | $ 282,738 | ||||||||
COST OF SALES | 221,207 | 188,584 | 921,885 | 791,933 | ||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 88,670 | 94,154 | 376,931 | 336,655 | ||||||
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 64,231 | 60,972 | 247,547 | 224,670 | ||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT | - | 2,600 | - | 2,600 | ||||||
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES | 226 | - | 392 | 464 | ||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET | (1) | 5 | 7 | (26) | ||||||
OPERATING INCOME | 24,212 | 30,587 | 128,999 | 108,895 | ||||||
OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME, NET | 1,247 | 220 | 3,494 | 812 | ||||||
INTEREST EXPENSE | 672 | 221 | 2,028 | 2,328 | ||||||
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | 24,787 | 30,586 | 130,465 | 107,379 | ||||||
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 4,729 | 7,844 | 31,044 | 26,962 | ||||||
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 20,058 | 22,742 | 99,421 | 80,417 | ||||||
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES | (1,328) | (13,568) | (8,467) | (23,024) | ||||||
NET EARNINGS | 18,730 | 9,174 | 90,954 | 57,393 | ||||||
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | 36 | - | 68 | - | ||||||
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP (a) | $ 18,694 | $ 9,174 | $ 90,886 | $ 57,393 | ||||||
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP | ||||||||||
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 20,022 | $ 22,742 | $ 99,353 | $ 80,417 | ||||||
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES | (1,328) | (13,568) | (8,467) | (23,024) | ||||||
TOTAL | $ 18,694 | $ 9,174 | $ 90,886 | $ 57,393 | ||||||
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP | ||||||||||
BASIC EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 0.91 | $ 1.02 | $ 4.49 | $ 3.59 | ||||||
DISCONTINUED OPERATION | (0.06) | (0.61) | (0.39) | (1.02) | ||||||
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC | $ 0.85 | $ 0.41 | $ 4.10 | $ 2.57 | ||||||
DILUTED EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 0.89 | $ 1.00 | $ 4.39 | $ 3.52 | ||||||
DISCONTINUED OPERATION | (0.06) | (0.60) | (0.37) | (1.01) | ||||||
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED | $ 0.83 | $ 0.40 | $ 4.02 | $ 2.51 | ||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES | 21,987,480 | 22,379,056 | 22,147,479 | 22,374,123 | ||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND DILUTIVE SHARES | 22,485,032 | 22,855,523 | 22,616,456 | 22,825,885 | ||||||
(a) "SMP" refers to Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries. |
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. | ||||||||||||
Segment Revenues and Operating Income | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | TWELVE MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||
DECEMBER 31, | DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||
Ignition, Emission Control, Fuel & Safety | ||||||||||||
Related System Products | $ 211,919 | $ 193,518 | $ 786,514 | $ 691,722 | ||||||||
Wire and Cable | 33,632 | 38,342 | 151,422 | 143,963 | ||||||||
Engine Management | 245,551 | 231,860 | 937,936 | 835,685 | ||||||||
Compressors | $ 28,666 | $ 22,060 | $ 206,697 | $ 163,071 | ||||||||
Other Climate Control Parts | 31,738 | 25,667 | 141,726 | 118,883 | ||||||||
Temperature Control | 60,404 | 47,727 | 348,423 | 281,954 | ||||||||
All Other | 3,922 | 3,151 | 12,457 | 10,949 | ||||||||
Revenues | $ 309,877 | $ 282,738 | $ 1,298,816 | $ 1,128,588 | ||||||||
Gross Margin | ||||||||||||
Engine Management | $ 67,776 | $ 76,451 | $ 267,285 | $ 251,747 | ||||||||
Temperature Control | 16,670 | 14,333 | 95,138 | 75,161 | ||||||||
All Other | 4,270 | 3,370 | 14,832 | 9,747 | ||||||||
Subtotal | $ 88,716 | $ 94,154 | $ 377,255 | $ 336,655 | ||||||||
One-Time Acquisition Costs | (46) | - | (324) | - | ||||||||
Gross Margin | $ 88,670 | $ 94,154 | $ 376,931 | $ 336,655 | ||||||||
Selling, General & Administrative | ||||||||||||
Engine Management | $ 39,485 | $ 37,203 | $ 149,206 | $ 137,440 | ||||||||
Temperature Control | 13,192 | 13,297 | 58,144 | 53,865 | ||||||||
All Other | 11,495 | 10,472 | 38,810 | 33,365 | ||||||||
Subtotal | $ 64,172 | $ 60,972 | $ 246,160 | $ 224,670 | ||||||||
One-Time Acquisition Costs | 59 | - | 1,387 | - | ||||||||
Selling, General & Administrative | $ 64,231 | $ 60,972 | $ 247,547 | $ 224,670 | ||||||||
Operating Income | ||||||||||||
Engine Management | $ 28,291 | $ 39,248 | $ 118,079 | $ 114,307 | ||||||||
Temperature Control | 3,478 | 1,036 | 36,994 | 21,296 | ||||||||
All Other | (7,225) | (7,102) | (23,978) | (23,618) | ||||||||
Subtotal | 24,544 | 33,182 | 131,095 | 111,985 | ||||||||
One-time Acquisition Costs | (105) | - | (1,711) | - | - | |||||||
Intangible Asset Impairment | - | (2,600) | - | - | (2,600) | - | ||||||
Restructuring & Integration | (226) | - | - | (392) | (464) | |||||||
Other Income (Expense), Net | (1) | 5 | 7 | (26) | ||||||||
Operating Income | $ 24,212 | $ 30,587 | $ 128,999 | $ 108,895 |
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. | |||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures | |||||||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | TWELVE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | DECEMBER 31, | DECEMBER 31, | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP | |||||||||
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 20,022 | $ 22,742 | $ 99,353 | $ 80,417 | |||||
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES | 226 | - | 392 | 464 | |||||
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS | 105 | - | 1,711 | - | |||||
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT | - | 2,600 | - | 2,600 | |||||
CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS FINALIZED IN PERIOD | - | - | (259) | (235) | |||||
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS | (86) | (676) | (547) | (797) | |||||
NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 20,267 | $ 24,666 | $ 100,650 | $ 82,449 | |||||
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP | |||||||||
GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 0.89 | $ 1.00 | $ 4.39 | $ 3.52 | |||||
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES | 0.01 | - | 0.02 | 0.02 | |||||
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS | - | - | 0.07 | - | |||||
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT | - | 0.11 | - | 0.11 | |||||
CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS FINALIZED IN PERIOD | - | - | (0.01) | (0.01) | |||||
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS | - | (0.03) | (0.02) | (0.03) | |||||
NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 0.90 | $ 1.08 | $ 4.45 | $ 3.61 | |||||
OPERATING INCOME | |||||||||
GAAP OPERATING INCOME | $ 24,212 | $ 30,587 | $ 128,999 | $ 108,895 | |||||
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES | 226 | - | 392 | 464 | |||||
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS | 105 | - | 1,711 | - | |||||
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT | - | 2,600 | - | 2,600 | |||||
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET | 1 | (5) | (7) | 26 | |||||
NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME | $ 24,544 | $ 33,182 | $ 131,095 | $ 111,985 | |||||
EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS | |||||||||
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | $ 24,787 | $ 30,586 | $ 130,465 | $ 107,379 | |||||
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION | 7,083 | 7,010 | 27,243 | 26,323 | |||||
INTEREST EXPENSE | 672 | 221 | 2,028 | 2,328 | |||||
EBITDA | 32,542 | 37,817 | 159,736 | 136,030 | |||||
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES | 226 | - | 392 | 464 | |||||
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS | 105 | - | 1,711 | - | |||||
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT | - | 2,600 | - | 2,600 | |||||
SPECIAL ITEMS | 331 | 2,600 | 2,103 | 3,064 | |||||
EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS | $ 32,873 | $ 40,417 | $ 161,839 | $ 139,094 | |||||
MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP, AND NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS, EACH OF WHICH ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS AND ARE ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS, ARE MEANINGFUL TO INVESTORS BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING OPERATING RESULTS. SPECIAL ITEMS REPRESENT SIGNIFICANT CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPANY'S OVERALL OPERATING RESULTS IN THE PERIODS PRESENTED. SUCH NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE. |
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. | ||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||
DECEMBER 31, | DECEMBER 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
CASH | $ 21,755 | $ 19,488 | ||||
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS | 186,774 | 203,861 | ||||
ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES | 6,170 | 5,822 | ||||
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET | 180,604 | 198,039 | ||||
INVENTORIES | 468,755 | 345,502 | ||||
UNRETURNED CUSTOMER INVENTORY | 22,268 | 19,632 | ||||
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | 17,823 | 15,875 | ||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 711,205 | 598,536 | ||||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 102,786 | 89,105 | ||||
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | 40,469 | 29,958 | ||||
GOODWILL | 131,652 | 77,837 | ||||
OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET | 106,234 | 54,004 | ||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 36,126 | 44,770 | ||||
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES | 44,087 | 40,507 | ||||
OTHER ASSETS | 25,402 | 21,823 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ 1,197,961 | $ 956,540 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
NOTES PAYABLE | $ 125,298 | $ 10,000 | ||||
CURRENT PORTION OF OTHER DEBT | 3,117 | 135 | ||||
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | 137,167 | 100,018 | ||||
ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS | 42,412 | 40,982 | ||||
ACCRUED CORE LIABILITY | 23,663 | 22,014 | ||||
ACCRUED REBATES | 42,472 | 46,437 | ||||
PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS | 45,058 | 35,938 | ||||
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES | 57,182 | 47,078 | ||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 476,369 | 302,602 | ||||
OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT | 21 | 97 | ||||
NONCURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES | 31,206 | 22,450 | ||||
ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITIES | 52,698 | 55,226 | ||||
OTHER LIABILITIES | 25,040 | 25,929 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 585,334 | 406,304 | ||||
TOTAL SMP STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 601,580 | 550,236 | ||||
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | 11,047 | - | ||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 612,627 | 550,236 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 1,197,961 | $ 956,540 |
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. | |||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||
(In thousands) | |||||
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED | |||||
DECEMBER 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||
NET EARNINGS | $ 90,954 | $ 57,393 | |||
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH | |||||
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION | 27,243 | 26,323 | |||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | (1,335) | (7,470) | |||
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES | 8,467 | 23,024 | |||
OTHER | 8,791 | 18,768 | |||
CHANGE IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: | |||||
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | 28,464 | (71,933) | |||
INVENTORIES | (107,609) | 17,984 | |||
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | 33,046 | 7,428 | |||
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | (843) | (370) | |||
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES | 13,430 | 40,651 | |||
OTHER | (15,044) | (13,902) | |||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 85,564 | 97,896 | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES | (125,419) | - | |||
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES | (25,875) | (17,820) | |||
OTHER INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 45 | 21 | |||
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (151,249) | (17,799) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
NET CHANGE IN DEBT | 118,346 | (46,708) | |||
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK | (26,862) | (13,482) | |||
DIVIDENDS PAID | (22,179) | (11,218) | |||
DIVIDENDS PAID TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | (540) | - | |||
OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 247 | (108) | |||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 69,012 | (71,516) | |||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH | (1,060) | 535 | |||
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 2,267 | 9,116 | |||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of year | 19,488 | 10,372 | |||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of year | $ 21,755 | $ 19,488 |
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