Stoneridge Reports Strong Third-Quarter 2023 Results
- Stoneridge reports sales of $238.2 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.10 in the third quarter, reflecting strong performance.
- The company expects sales growth of at least 5% in 2024, outpacing end-markets.
- Refining previous guidance, Stoneridge anticipates adjusted sales of $965.0 - $975.0 million for the full year.
- Stoneridge is focused on margin improvement and executing program launches for future growth.
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THIRD-QUARTER PERFORMANCE REFLECTS CONTINUED MARGIN EXPANSION DRIVEN BY STRONG OPERATING PERFORMANCE
2024 PRELIMINARY OUTLOOK EXPECTS SALES GROWTH OF AT LEAST
2023 Third-Quarter Results
- Sales of
$238.2 million - Adjusted sales of
$237.2 million - Gross profit of
($52.5 million 22.1% of adjusted sales) - Operating income of
$6.5 million - Adjusted operating income of
($7.3 million 3.1% of adjusted sales) - Adjusted EBITDA of
($17.0 million 7.2% of adjusted sales) - Earnings per share ("EPS") of
$0.08 - Adjusted earnings per share of
$0.10
2023 Full-year Guidance
- Refining previously provided guidance ranges to reflect expectation of continued strong margin performance, partially offset by production volume headwinds in the fourth quarter including the expected impact of the UAW strike
- Adjusted sales of
-$965.0 $975.0 million - Adjusted gross margin of ~
21.5% - Adjusted operating margin of ~
2.0% - Adjusted EPS of
-$(0.10) $0.00 - Midpoint guidance change of (
) aligned with the expected impact of UAW strike of ~($0.05 )$0.05
- Midpoint guidance change of (
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of ~
5.0% - Adjusted tax expense of
-$4.5 $5.0 million - Midpoint guidance change of
~ due to increase in expected tax expense as a result of mix of jurisdictional earnings$1.25 million
- Midpoint guidance change of
- Adjusted sales of
2024 Preliminary Revenue Guidance
- Providing preliminary 2024 guidance for at least
5% growth, which outpaces weighted-average end-markets by at least6.5%
Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, with sales of
For the third quarter of 2023, Stoneridge reported gross profit of
Jim Zizelman, president and chief executive officer, commented, "During the third quarter we continued to take actions to improve our overall margin profile driving significant margin improvement. Our performance was primarily driven by continued material cost improvement and operating cost control resulting in adjusted operating margin expansion of 70 basis points and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 260 basis points versus the prior quarter. Despite volatility in our end-markets, we continue to deliver on our commitments driven by an unwavering focus to both execute on our long-term strategy and drive continuous operational excellence. Our third quarter performance is built on improved results from the second quarter as we continued to strengthen our foundation to drive operating performance and grow the Company."
Zizelman continued, "As we continue to focus on margin performance, we are also focused on executing on the program launches that will drive growth for the Company to significantly outpace our underlying end-markets. During the third quarter, we launched the Smart 2 Tachograph program for commercial vehicles in
Zizelman concluded, "In addition, we are proud to support the US Department of Energy's Super Truck II innovation truck program. The DOE has funded four projects to develop and demonstrate cost-effective technologies with the goal of more than doubling the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks with Navistar, Daimler Truck North America, Peterbilt and Volvo Trucks. MirrorEye® was selected as a partner for all four SuperTruck II teams to help achieve significant increases in freight efficiency through improved fuel economy. We remain well positioned as the industry continues to focus on both vehicle efficiency and safety."
Third Quarter in Review
Control Devices sales of
Electronics adjusted sales of
Stoneridge Brazil sales of
Relative to the second quarter of 2023, Control Devices sales decreased by
Relative to the second quarter of 2023, Electronics adjusted sales decreased by
Relative to the second quarter of 2023, Stoneridge Brazil sales decreased by
Cash and Debt Balances
As of September 30, 2023, Stoneridge had cash and cash equivalents balances totaling
2023 Outlook
The Company is refining the previously guided ranges for its full-year performance including adjusted sales guidance of
Matt Horvath, chief financial officer, commented "Our third quarter financial performance continued to build on our second quarter performance as we delivered strong sequential margin expansion. Despite some top-line headwinds related to the UAW strike in the fourth quarter, we are expecting continued EPS expansion in the fourth quarter as we continue to build on a strong foundation and drive earnings momentum into 2024. We are refining our full-year 2023 guidance to reflect our expectation of continued strong margin performance, offset by expected revenue headwinds in the fourth quarter including the expected impact of the UAW strike. While we remain within the guidance set at the beginning of the year, our updated midpoint adjusted EPS guidance has been adjusted by
Horvath concluded, "We remain focused on building a strong foundation for continued earnings expansion as we capitalize on our robust backlog and impressive portfolio of advanced technologies. We are expecting continued strong growth next year and are issuing preliminary 2024 guidance for at least
Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge's conference call regarding 2023 third quarter results can be accessed at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 2, 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 global conflict and the related sanctions and other measures, or an escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the
U.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 (including the UAW strike which impacted certain 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 and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted tax expense, 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 and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted tax expense, 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, income (loss) before tax, net loss, earnings per share, tax expense, 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) | September 30, | December 31, | ||
(Unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 36,758 | $ 54,798 | ||
Accounts receivable, less reserves of | 177,202 | 158,155 | ||
Inventories, net | 183,177 | 152,580 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 39,281 | 44,018 | ||
Total current assets | 436,418 | 409,551 | ||
Long-term assets: | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 106,788 | 104,643 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 45,180 | 45,508 | ||
Goodwill | 33,789 | 34,225 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 11,136 | 13,762 | ||
Investments and other long-term assets, net | 45,463 | 44,416 | ||
Total long-term assets | 242,356 | 242,554 | ||
Total assets | $ 678,774 | $ 652,105 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Revolving credit facility | $ 183,918 | $ — | ||
Current portion of debt | 2,055 | 1,450 | ||
Accounts payable | 131,094 | 110,202 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 64,847 | 66,040 | ||
Total current liabilities | 381,914 | 177,692 | ||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||
Revolving credit facility | — | 167,802 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 7,407 | 8,498 | ||
Operating lease long-term liability | 8,054 | 10,594 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 8,057 | 6,577 | ||
Total long-term liabilities | 23,518 | 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 shares issued and 27,548 and 27,341 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, with no stated value | — | — | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 226,382 | 232,758 | ||
Common Shares held in treasury, 1,418 and 1,625 shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, at cost | (43,408) | (50,366) | ||
Retained earnings | 193,485 | 201,692 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (103,117) | (103,142) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 273,342 | 280,942 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 678,774 | $ 652,105 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Net sales | $ 238,164 | $ 226,757 | $ 746,303 | $ 668,751 | ||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 185,689 | 177,317 | 590,538 | 539,304 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 28,111 | 27,444 | 91,465 | 83,781 | ||||
Design and development | 17,852 | 16,133 | 57,486 | 48,715 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 6,512 | 5,863 | 6,814 | (3,049) | ||||
Interest expense, net | 3,313 | 1,845 | 9,179 | 4,848 | ||||
Equity in loss (earnings) of investee | 141 | (34) | 641 | 424 | ||||
Other (income) expense, net | (1,383) | 2,332 | 2,152 | 3,067 | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 4,441 | 1,720 | (5,158) | (11,388) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 2,270 | 989 | 3,049 | 2,895 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ 2,171 | $ 731 | $ (8,207) | $ (14,283) | ||||
Income (loss) per share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ 0.08 | $ 0.03 | $ (0.30) | $ (0.52) | ||||
Diluted | $ 0.08 | $ 0.03 | $ (0.30) | $ (0.52) | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 27,484 | 27,281 | 27,428 | 27,250 | ||||
Diluted | 27,734 | 27,524 | 27,428 | 27,250 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | ||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Net loss | $ (8,207) | $ (14,283) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation | 19,800 | 20,183 | ||
Amortization, including accretion and write-off of deferred financing costs | 6,077 | 6,187 | ||
Deferred income taxes | (2,732) | (2,834) | ||
Loss of equity method investee | 641 | 424 | ||
Gain on sale of fixed assets | (861) | (95) | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 2,272 | 4,421 | ||
Excess tax deficiency related to share-based compensation expense | 74 | 266 | ||
Gain on settlement of net investment hedge | — | (3,716) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | (21,335) | (28,333) | ||
Inventories, net | (33,651) | (24,333) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 7,473 | (15,510) | ||
Accounts payable | 23,322 | 18,366 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,459 | 15,119 | ||
Net cash used for operating activities | (5,668) | (24,138) | ||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Capital expenditures, including intangibles | (28,584) | (22,877) | ||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 1,841 | 95 | ||
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedge | — | 3,820 | ||
Investment in venture capital fund, net | (200) | (700) | ||
Net cash used for investing activities | (26,943) | (19,662) | ||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Revolving credit facility borrowings | 81,365 | 21,817 | ||
Revolving credit facility payments | (64,568) | (18,000) | ||
Proceeds from issuance of debt | 27,579 | 30,513 | ||
Repayments of debt | (27,145) | (32,789) | ||
Earn-out consideration cash payment | — | (6,276) | ||
Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding | (1,697) | (760) | ||
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 15,534 | (5,495) | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (963) | (3,915) | ||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (18,040) | (53,210) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 54,798 | 85,547 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 36,758 | $ 32,337 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
Cash paid for interest, net | $ 9,248 | $ 4,992 | ||
Cash paid for income taxes, net | $ 8,453 | $ 5,808 |
Regulation G Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations
Reconciliation to US GAAP | |||
Exhibit 1 - Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS | |||
(USD in millions, except EPS) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2023 EPS | |
Net Income | $ 2.2 | $ 0.08 | |
Add: After-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 1.0 | 0.04 | |
Add: After-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net | (0.3) | (0.01) | |
Adjusted Net Income | $ 2.9 | $ 0.10 |
Exhibit 2 – Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||
(USD in millions) | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | |||
Income (Loss) Before Tax | $ 0.7 | $ (8.1) | $ (1.5) | $ 4.4 | |||
Interest expense, net | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | |||
EBITDA | $ 11.1 | $ 3.0 | $ 10.0 | $ 16.2 | |||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | — | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | |||
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 | — | — | — | (0.5) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 11.1 | $ 3.6 | $ 11.9 | $ 17.0 |
Exhibit 3 – Adjusted Gross Profit | |||
(USD in millions) | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | |
Gross Profit | $ 60.5 | $ 52.5 | |
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 0.5 | — | |
Adjusted Gross Profit | $ 60.9 | $ 52.5 |
Exhibit 4 - Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | ||
Operating Income (Loss) | $ (4.0) | $ 4.3 | $ 6.5 | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | ||
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 | — | — | (0.5) | ||
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | $ (3.4) | $ 6.2 | $ 7.3 |
Exhibit 5 – Segment Adjusted Operating Income | |||||
Reconciliation of Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | ||
Control Devices Operating Income | $ 7.5 | $ 5.1 | $ 5.5 | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | — | 0.4 | 0.1 | ||
Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income | $ 7.5 | $ 5.5 | $ 5.6 |
Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Operating Income | ||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | |
Electronics Operating Income | $ 5.4 | $ 7.4 | $ 7.6 | |
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | — | 1.3 | 1.1 | |
Electronics Adjusted Operating Income | $ 5.4 | $ 8.8 | $ 8.7 |
Reconciliation of Stoneridge Brazil Adjusted Operating Income | ||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | |
Stoneridge Brazil Operating Income | $ 0.9 | $ 0.9 | $ 1.2 | |
Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net | 0.0 | — | (0.5) | |
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 0.1 | — | — | |
Stoneridge Brazil Adjusted Operating Income | $ 1.0 | $ 0.9 | $ 0.8 |
Exhibit 6 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Sales | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | ||
Sales | $ 226.8 | $ 266.8 | $ 238.2 | ||
Less: Sales from Spot Purchases Recoveries | (12.8) | (4.4) | (0.9) | ||
Adjusted Sales | $ 214.0 | $ 262.4 | $ 237.2 |
Exhibit 7 – Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Sales | |||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | ||
Electronics Sales | $ 130.0 | $ 168.3 | $ 143.3 | ||
Less: Sales from Spot Purchases Recoveries | (12.8) | (4.4) | (0.9) | ||
Electronics Adjusted Sales | $ 117.2 | $ 163.9 | $ 142.4 |
Exhibit 8 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Tax Rate | |||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2023 | Tax Rate | |
Income Before Tax | $ 4.4 | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs | 1.2 | ||
Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net | (0.5) | ||
Adjusted Income Before Tax | $ 5.2 | ||
Income Tax Expense | 2.3 | 51.1 % | |
Add: Tax Impact from Pre-Tax Adjustments | - | ||
Adjusted Income Tax Expense | $ 2.3 | 44.8 % |
Exhibit 9 – Reconciliation of Compliance Leverage Ratio | ||||||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for Compliance Calculation | ||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 | ||||
Income (Loss) Before Tax | $ 0.7 | $ (8.1) | $ (1.5) | $ 4.4 | ||||
Interest Expense, net | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | ||||
EBITDA | $ 11.1 | $ 3.0 | $ 10.0 | $ 16.2 | ||||
Compliance adjustments: | ||||||||
Add: Adjustments from Foreign Currency Impact | 2.8 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 0.4 | ||||
Add: Extraordinary, Non-recurring or Unusual items | 0.1 | 0.2 | — | 0.5 | ||||
Add: Cash Restructuring Charges | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | ||||
Add: Adjustment to Autotech Investments | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA (Compliance) | $ 14.6 | $ 6.1 | $ 13.9 | $ 17.4 | ||||
Adjusted TTM EBITDA (Compliance) | $ 52.1 | |||||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted Cash for Compliance Calculation | ||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2023 | |||||||
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 36.8 | |||||||
Less: | (11.5) | |||||||
Total Adjusted Cash (Compliance) | $ 25.2 | |||||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted Debt for Compliance Calculation | ||||||||
(USD in millions) | Q3 2023 | |||||||
Total Debt | $ 186.0 | |||||||
Outstanding Letters of Credit | 1.6 | |||||||
Total Adjusted Debt (Compliance) | $ 187.6 | |||||||
Adjusted Net Debt (Compliance) | $ 162.3 | |||||||
Compliance Leverage Ratio (Net Debt / TTM EBITDA) | 3.11x |
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