Stoneridge Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results
ADVANCING STRATEGIC PRIORITIES WHILE DELIVERING
GUIDING TO THE HIGH END OF PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED ADJUSTED SALES, ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN AND ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN RANGES
2023 Second Quarter Results
- Sales of
$266.8 million - Adjusted sales of
$262.4 million - Gross profit of
$60.5 million - Adjusted gross profit of
($60.9 million 23.2% of adjusted sales) - Operating income of
$4.3 million - Adjusted operating income of
($6.2 million 2.4% of adjusted sales) - Adjusted EBITDA of
($11.9 million 4.5% of adjusted sales) - Non-operating foreign currency and equity investment expense unfavorably impacted adjusted EBITDA in the quarter by
. Excluding these non-operating items adjusted EBITDA was$(2.7) million ($14.7 million 5.6% of adjusted sales). - Loss per share ("EPS") of
$(0.11) - Adjusted loss per share of
$(0.05) - Non-operating foreign currency and equity investment expense unfavorably impacted adjusted EPS in the quarter by
~ . Excluding these non-operating items adjusted EPS was$(0.08) ~ .$0.03
Reaffirming 2023 Full-year Guidance
- Expecting operating performance to be at the high end of the previously provided ranges
- Adjusted sales of
-$960.0 $990.0 million - Adjusted gross margin of
20.5% -21.25% - Adjusted operating margin of
1.5% -2.25% - Reaffirming previously provided guidance ranges for adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted tax expense driven by unfavorable impact of year-to-date non-operating expenses
- Adjusted EPS of
-$(0.10) (break-even midpoint)$0.10 - Incremental non-operating expenses reduced adjusted EPS guidance by
~ in the first half of the year$(0.12) - Adjusted EBITDA margin of
5.3% -5.9% ( -$50.9 )$58.4 million - Incremental non-operating expenses reduced adjusted EBITDA by
in the first half of the year$(4.0) million - Adjusted tax expense of
to$3.0 $4.0 million
Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, with sales of
For the second quarter of 2023, Stoneridge reported gross profit of
Jim Zizelman, president and chief executive officer, commented, "During the second quarter we drove strong top-line growth and significant margin improvement resulting in financial performance that exceeded the expectations we outlined on the first quarter earnings call. As expected, we have completed the majority of our customer pricing negotiations, which led to better performance within the quarter as well as an improved operating outlook for the remainder of the year."
Zizelman continued, "Today we are announcing new business that encompasses both the extension of an existing front-axle disconnect actuator program and the awarding of the next generation program. The extension and new award secure our strategic position on high demand light trucks and SUVs through 2032. These programs are expected to generate approximately
Zizelman concluded, "In addition, we are proud to support Kenworth as they now offer MirrorEye as an option on their T680 truck providing improved fuel economy, enhanced driver visibility and the ability to track the trailer around a corner or while backing through any driving environment. This industry leading and innovative new platform is the first MirrorEye OEM solution offered in
Second Quarter in Review
Control Devices sales of
Electronics adjusted sales of
Stoneridge Brazil sales of
Relative to the first quarter of 2023, Control Devices sales increased by
Relative to the first quarter of 2023, Electronics adjusted sales increased by
Relative to the first quarter of 2023, Stoneridge Brazil sales increased by
Cash and Debt Balances
As of June 30, 2023, Stoneridge had cash and cash equivalents balances totaling
2023 Outlook
The Company is expecting operating performance to be at the high end of the previously guided ranges for adjusted sales guidance of
Partially offsetting improved operating performance expectations, the Company noted year-to-date non-operating expenses of
Matt Horvath, chief financial officer, commented "Second quarter performance exceeded our previously provided expectations across each of our key financial metrics, putting us in a good position to achieve our full-year 2023 guidance. As a result of improved operating performance to date and an improved outlook for the remainder of the year on continued strong sales, we are guiding to the high end of the previously provided guidance ranges for adjusted revenue, gross margin and operating margin. In addition, we are reaffirming our previously provided full-year guidance ranges for adjusted EPS, EBITDA and tax expense, primarily as a result of improved operating performance partially offset by below-the-line, non-operating costs recognized to date of approximately
Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge's conference call regarding 2023 second quarter results can be accessed at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at www.stoneridge.com, which will also offer a webcast replay.
About Stoneridge, Inc.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and may include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business, and (v) operational expectations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words "will," "may," "should," "designed to," "believes," "plans," "projects," "intends," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," "continue," and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:
- the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis, including the impact of potential tariffs and trade considerations on their operations and output;
- fluctuations in the cost and availability of key materials (including semiconductors, printed circuit boards, resin, aluminum, steel and copper) and components and our ability to offset cost increases through negotiated price increases with our customers or other cost reduction actions, as necessary;
- global economic trends, competition and geopolitical risks, including impacts from the ongoing conflict between
Russia andUkraine and the related sanctions and other measures, or an escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between theU.S. andChina or other countries; - our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;
- the reduced purchases, loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;
- the costs and timing of business realignment, facility closures or similar actions;
- a significant change in automotive, commercial, off-highway or agricultural vehicle production;
- competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing;
- foreign currency fluctuations and our ability to manage those impacts;
- customer acceptance of new products;
- our ability to successfully launch/produce products for awarded business;
- adverse changes in laws, government regulations or market conditions, including tariffs, affecting our products or our customers' products;
- our ability to protect our intellectual property and successfully defend against assertions made against us;
- liabilities arising from warranty claims, product recall or field actions, product liability and legal proceedings to which we are or may become a party, or the impact of product recall or field actions on our customers;
- labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;
- business disruptions due to natural disasters or other disasters outside of our control;
- the ability to refinance our existing revolving Credit Facility on a timely basis prior to its June 5, 2024 maturity;
- the amount of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our revolving Credit Facility;
- capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;
- the failure to achieve the successful integration of any acquired company or business;
- risks related to a failure of our information technology systems and networks, and risks associated with current and emerging technology threats and damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber-attack and other similar disruptions; and
- the items described in Part I, Item IA ("Risk Factors") in the Company's 2022 Form 10-K.
The forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains information about the Company's financial results that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company's financial position and results of operations. In particular, management believes that adjusted sales, adjusted gross profit and margin, adjusted operating income (loss) and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted tax expense (benefit), adjusted tax rate, adjusted net debt and adjusted cash are useful measures in assessing the Company's financial performance by excluding certain items that are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance or that may obscure trends useful in evaluating the Company's continuing operating activities. Management also believes that these measures are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company's results of operations and provide improved comparability between fiscal periods.
Adjusted sales, adjusted gross profit and margin, adjusted operating income (loss) and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted tax expense (benefit), adjusted tax rate, adjusted net debt and adjusted cash should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for sales, gross profit, operating income (loss), income (loss) before tax, net loss, earnings (loss) per share, tax expense (benefit), tax rate, debt, cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
(in thousands) | June 30, | December 31, | ||
(Unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 34,705 | $ 54,798 | ||
Accounts receivable, less reserves of | 185,296 | 158,155 | ||
Inventories, net | 175,305 | 152,580 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 43,277 | 44,018 | ||
Total current assets | 438,583 | 409,551 | ||
Long-term assets: | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 106,227 | 104,643 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 46,638 | 45,508 | ||
Goodwill | 34,870 | 34,225 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 12,225 | 13,762 | ||
Investments and other long-term assets, net | 46,954 | 44,416 | ||
Total long-term assets | 246,914 | 242,554 | ||
Total assets | $ 685,497 | $ 652,105 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Revolving credit facility | $ 171,597 | $ — | ||
Current portion of debt | — | 1,450 | ||
Accounts payable | 136,457 | 110,202 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 75,579 | 66,040 | ||
Total current liabilities | 383,633 | 177,692 | ||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||
Revolving credit facility | — | 167,802 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 7,975 | 8,498 | ||
Operating lease long-term liability | 8,967 | 10,594 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 7,284 | 6,577 | ||
Total long-term liabilities | 24,226 | 193,471 | ||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||
Preferred Shares, without par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued | — | — | ||
Common Shares, without par value, 60,000 shares authorized, 28,966 and 28,966 | — | — | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 226,713 | 232,758 | ||
Common Shares held in treasury, 1,444 and 1,625 shares at June 30, 2023 and | (44,367) | (50,366) | ||
Retained earnings | 191,314 | 201,692 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (96,022) | (103,142) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 277,638 | 280,942 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 685,497 | $ 652,105 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Net sales | $ 266,814 | $ 220,936 | $ 508,139 | $ 441,994 | ||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 206,326 | 182,372 | 404,849 | 361,987 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 33,491 | 28,938 | 63,354 | 56,337 | ||||
Design and development | 22,666 | 15,554 | 39,634 | 32,582 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 4,331 | (5,928) | 302 | (8,912) | ||||
Interest expense, net | 3,120 | 1,217 | 5,866 | 3,003 | ||||
Equity in loss of investee | 329 | 377 | 500 | 458 | ||||
Other expense (income), net | 2,387 | (596) | 3,535 | 735 | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (1,505) | (6,926) | (9,599) | (13,108) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,487 | 413 | 779 | 1,906 | ||||
Net loss | $ (2,992) | $ (7,339) | $ (10,378) | $ (15,014) | ||||
Loss per share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ (0.11) | $ (0.27) | $ (0.38) | $ (0.55) | ||||
Diluted | $ (0.11) | $ (0.27) | $ (0.38) | $ (0.55) | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 27,452 | 27,269 | 27,400 | 27,234 | ||||
Diluted | 27,452 | 27,269 | 27,400 | 27,234 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | ||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Net loss | $ (10,378) | $ (15,014) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation | 13,161 | 13,618 | ||
Amortization, including accretion and write-off of deferred financing costs | 4,004 | 4,323 | ||
Deferred income taxes | (3,782) | (1,868) | ||
Loss of equity method investee | 500 | 458 | ||
Gain on sale of fixed assets | (854) | (95) | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 1,271 | 2,834 | ||
Excess tax deficiency related to share-based compensation expense | 66 | 259 | ||
Gain on settlement of net investment hedge | — | (3,716) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | (28,100) | (15,481) | ||
Inventories, net | (23,142) | (11,864) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3,313 | (15,538) | ||
Accounts payable | 27,069 | 16,577 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 12,184 | 7,689 | ||
Net cash used for operating activities | (4,688) | (17,818) | ||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Capital expenditures, including intangibles | (18,025) | (14,890) | ||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 1,729 | 140 | ||
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedge | — | 3,820 | ||
Investment in venture capital fund, net | — | (450) | ||
Net cash used for investing activities | (16,296) | (11,380) | ||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Revolving credit facility borrowings | 42,000 | 11,190 | ||
Revolving credit facility payments | (38,068) | (16,500) | ||
Proceeds from issuance of debt | 16,402 | 19,163 | ||
Repayments of debt | (18,086) | (20,358) | ||
Earn-out consideration cash payment | — | (6,276) | ||
Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding | (1,325) | (699) | ||
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 923 | (13,480) | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (32) | (2,177) | ||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (20,093) | (44,855) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 54,798 | 85,547 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 34,705 | $ 40,692 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
Cash paid for interest, net | $ 5,622 | $ 3,022 | ||
Cash paid for income taxes, net | $ 5,927 | $ 3,936 |
Regulation G Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | |||
Reconciliation to US GAAP | |||
Exhibit 1 - Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS | |||
(USD in millions, except EPS) | Q2 2023 | Q2 2023 EPS | |
Net Loss | $ (3.0) | $ (0.11) | |
Add: After-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 1.6 | 0.06 | |
Adjusted Net Loss | $ (1.4) | $ (0.05) |
Exhibit 2 – Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||||
Income (Loss) Before Tax | $ (6.9) | $ 1.7 | $ 0.7 | $ (8.1) | $ (1.5) | ||||
Interest expense, net | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8.5 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | ||||
EBITDA | $ 2.8 | $ 11.8 | $ 11.1 | $ 3.0 | $ 10.0 | ||||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | — | 0.3 | — | 1.3 | 1.9 | ||||
Less: Pre-Tax Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets | — | — | — | (0.8) | — | ||||
Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs | — | — | — | 0.1 | — | ||||
Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net | (0.6) | — | — | — | — | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 2.3 | $ 12.1 | $ 11.1 | $ 3.6 | $ 11.9 |
Exhibit 3 – Adjusted Gross Profit | |||
(USD in millions) | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | |
Gross Profit | $ 42.8 | $ 60.5 | |
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 0.2 | 0.5 | |
Adjusted Gross Profit | $ 43.0 | $ 60.9 |
Exhibit 4 - Adjusted Operating Loss | |||
(USD in millions) | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | |
Operating Income (Loss) | $ (4.0) | $ 4.3 | |
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 1.3 | 1.9 | |
Less: Pre-Tax Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets | (0.8) | — | |
Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs | 0.1 | — | |
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | $ (3.4) | $ 6.2 |
Exhibit 5 – Segment Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | |||||
Reconciliation of Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||
Control Devices Operating Income | $ 4.1 | $ 2.1 | $ 5.1 | ||
Less: Pre-Tax Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets | — | (0.8) | — | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs | — | 0.1 | — | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | — | — | 0.4 | ||
Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income | $ 4.1 | $ 1.4 | $ 5.5 |
Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||
Electronics Operating Income (Loss) | $ (2.5) | $ 1.4 | $ 7.4 | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | — | 0.3 | 1.3 | ||
Electronics Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | $ (2.5) | $ 1.7 | $ 8.8 |
Reconciliation of Stoneridge Brazil Adjusted Operating Income | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||
Stoneridge Brazil Operating Income | $ 1.0 | $ 1.3 | $ 0.9 | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net | (0.6) | — | — | ||
Stoneridge Brazil Adjusted Operating Income | $ 0.4 | $ 1.3 | $ 0.9 |
Exhibit 6 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Sales | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||
Sales | $ 220.9 | $ 241.3 | $ 266.8 | ||
Less: Sales from Spot Purchase Recoveries | (15.3) | (9.1) | (4.4) | ||
Adjusted Sales | $ 205.7 | $ 232.2 | $ 262.4 |
Exhibit 7 – Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Sales | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||
Electronics Sales | $ 130.4 | $ 149.6 | $ 168.3 | ||
Less: Sales from Spot Purchase Recoveries | (15.3) | (9.1) | (4.4) | ||
Electronics Adjusted Sales | $ 115.1 | $ 140.5 | $ 163.9 |
Exhibit 8 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Tax Rate | |||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2023 | Tax Rate | |
Loss Before Tax | $ (1.5) | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 1.9 | ||
Adjusted Income Before Tax | $ 0.4 | ||
Income Tax Expense | 1.5 | (98.8) % | |
Add: Tax Impact from Pre-Tax Adjustments | 0.4 | ||
Adjusted Income Tax Expense | $ 1.8 | nm |
Exhibit 9 – Reconciliation of Compliance Leverage Ratio | ||||||||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for Compliance Calculation | ||||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | |||||
Income (Loss) Before Tax | $ (6.9) | $ 1.7 | $ 0.7 | $ (8.1) | $ (1.5) | |||||
Interest Expense, net | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | |||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 8.5 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | |||||
EBITDA | $ 2.8 | $ 11.8 | $ 11.1 | $ 3.0 | $ 10.0 | |||||
Compliance adjustments: | ||||||||||
Add: Adjustments from Foreign Currency Impact | (0.4) | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 3.1 | |||||
Add: Extraordinary, Non-recurring or Unusual items | 0.4 | — | 0.1 | 0.2 | — | |||||
Add: Cash Restructuring Charges | — | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | |||||
Add: Adjustment to Autotech Investments | 0.4 | — | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (Compliance) | $ 3.3 | $ 15.5 | $ 14.6 | $ 6.1 | $ 13.9 | |||||
Adjusted TTM EBITDA (Compliance) | $ 39.5 | $ 50.2 |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Cash for Compliance Calculation | ||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||||||
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 35.2 | $ 34.7 | ||||||
Less: | (11.0) | (10.4) | ||||||
Total Adjusted Cash (Compliance) | $ 24.2 | $ 24.3 |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Debt for Compliance Calculation | ||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | ||||||
Total Debt | $ 168.8 | $ 171.6 | ||||||
Outstanding Letters of Credit | 1.6 | 1.6 | ||||||
Total Adjusted Debt (Compliance) | $ 170.5 | $ 173.2 | ||||||
Adjusted Net Debt (Compliance) | $ 146.3 | $ 148.9 | ||||||
Compliance Leverage Ratio (Net Debt / TTM EBITDA) | 3.70x | 2.97x |
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