MILWAUKEE, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), today reported results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended December 29, 2023.
Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
Sales increased 15.2% year-over-year to $73.0 million
Gross margin of 28.3%, expanded 140 basis points on a year-over-year basis
Net income attributable to Twin Disc was $0.9 million and EBITDA* of $5.5 million
Significantly improved operating cash flow of $16.0 million
Free cash flow* of $10.6 million compared to ($4.7) million in the year-ago period
Robust six-month backlog of $125.2 million supported by healthy ongoing demand
CEO Perspective “We delivered another excellent quarter, continuing our momentum of double-digit revenue growth and expanded margins while generating historically high cash from operations. Similar to the prior quarter, strength in Marine and Propulsion and Land-Based Transmissions drove our outperformance, more than offsetting near-term softness in Industrial. Our agile teams are working to capture solid end market demand, underscored by continued backlog growth, demonstrating the ongoing resilience of our business as we navigate a volatile macroeconomic landscape,” commented John H. Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Disc. “Despite lingering challenges in our broader operating environment, we are cautiously optimistic moving into the second half of the fiscal year and look forward to maintaining this trend of sustained value creation well into the future.”
Second Quarter Results Sales for the fiscal 2024 second quarter increased 15.2% year-over-year to $73.0 million, driven by demand for the Company’s Marine and Propulsion Systems and Land-Based Transmissions markets, and favorable product mix.
Sales by product group:
Product Group
Q2 FY24 Sales
Q2 FY23 Sales
Change (%)
(Thousands of $):
Marine and Propulsion Systems
$
46,945
$
36,466
28.7
%
Land-Based Transmissions
15,863
14,672
8.1
%
Industrial
6,532
7,513
-13.1
%
Other
3,654
4,700
-22.3
%
Total
$
72,994
$
63,351
15.2
%
The Company delivered 12.5% sales growth year-over-year in the Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific regions. The proportion of total sales increased in the Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, with a decrease in North America.
Gross profit increased 21.8% to $20.7 million compared to $17.0 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2023. Second quarter gross margin increased approximately 140 basis points sequentially to 28.3%. This improvement reflects the benefit of prior pricing actions, continued easing of supply chain headwinds, a favorable product mix and successfully executing our operational playbook.
Marketing, engineering and administrative (ME&A) expense increased by $1.1 million, or 6.9%, to $17.1 million, compared to $16.0 million in the prior year quarter. The increased ME&A expense was primarily driven by the investment in resources to drive our hybrid electric strategy, the impact of inflation and currency translation.
Net income attributable to Twin Disc for the quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Twin Disc of $1.8 million, or $0.13 per share, for the second fiscal quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decline was driven by the prior year gain on the sale of our Belgian facility.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) decreased by $1.4 million to $5.5 million in the second quarter, compared to $7.0 million in the second fiscal quarter of 2023.
On a consolidated basis, the backlog of orders to be shipped over the next six months is approximately $125.2 million, compared to $122.5 million at the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2024. As a percentage of six-month backlog, inventory increased from 103.1% at the end of the first quarter to 105.3% at the end of the second fiscal quarter of 2024. Compared to the second fiscal quarter of 2023, cash increased 55.4% to $21.0 million, total debt decreased 44.6% to $17.7 million and net debt* decreased $21.7 million to $(3.3) million. The improvement was primarily attributable to net payoff of long-term debt as a result of our strong cash operations.
CFO Perspective Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary stated, “We are very pleased with our results in the second quarter, supported by solid operational execution and a focus on working capital improvement. Our robust cash generation has further strengthened our balance sheet, giving us the flexibility to drive continued investment in both organic and inorganic growth opportunities while we keep debt at appropriate levels and return capital to shareholders. Through this consistent performance, we are making great strides towards achieving our revenue, gross margin, and free cash flow conversion targets, further positioning Twin Disc for long-term success.”
Discussion of Results Twin Disc will host a conference call to discuss these results and to answer questions at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on February 7, 2024. The live audio webcast will be available on Twin Disc’s website at https://ir.twindisc.com. To participate in the conference call, please dial (800) 715-9871 approximately ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. A replay of the webcast will be available at https://ir.twindisc.com shortly after the call until February 6, 2025.
AboutTwin Disc Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and control systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets. The Company’s worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network. For more information, please visit www.twindisc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain statements that are forward looking as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” and “expects,” or similar anticipatory expressions, usually identify forward-looking statements. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include the impact of general economic conditions and the cyclical nature of many of the Company’s product markets; foreign currency risks and other risks associated with the Company’s international sales and operations; the ability of the Company to successfully implement price increases to offset increasing commodity costs; the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash to pay its indebtedness as it becomes due; and the possibility of unforeseen tax consequences and the impact of tax reform in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. These and other risks are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented in subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information, or otherwise.
*Non-GAAPFinancialInformation Financial information excluding the impact of asset impairments, restructuring charges, foreign currency exchange rate changes and the impact of acquisitions, if any, in this press release are not measures that are defined in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These items are measures that management believes are important to adjust for in order to have a meaningful comparison to prior and future periods and to provide a basis for future projections and for estimating our earnings growth prospects. Non-GAAP measures are used by management as a performance measure to judge profitability of our business absent the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and acquisitions. Management analyzes the company’s business performance and trends excluding these amounts. These measures, as well as EBITDA, provide a more consistent view of performance than the closest GAAP equivalent for management and investors. Management compensates for this by using these measures in combination with the GAAP measures. The presentation of the non-GAAP measures in this press release are made alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Definitions Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is calculated as net earnings or loss excluding interest expense, the provision or benefit for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses.
Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash.
Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided (used) by operating activities less acquisition of fixed assets.
Investors: Riveron TwinDiscIR@riveron.com
Source: Twin Disc, Incorporated
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (In thousands, except per-share data; unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
For the Two Quarters Ended
As Adjusted
As Adjusted
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
Net sales
$
72,994
$
63,351
$
136,547
$
119,264
Cost of goods sold
52,338
46,328
96,156
88,944
Cost of goods sold - Sale of boat management system product line and related inventory
-
-
3,099
-
Gross profit
20,656
17,023
37,292
30,320
Marketing, engineering, and administrative expenses
17,149
15,983
34,068
31,063
Restructuring expenses
69
164
68
174
Other operating income
-
(4,150
)
-
(4,150
)
Income from operations
3,438
5,026
3,156
3,233
Other expense (income):
Interest expense
392
594
786
1,160
Other expense (income), net
449
182
310
(164
)
841
776
1,096
996
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
2,597
4,250
2,060
2,237
Income tax expense
1,662
2,489
2,208
1,801
Net income (loss)
935
1,761
(148
)
436
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
(5
)
(15
)
(95
)
(112
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc
$
930
$
1,746
$
(243
)
$
324
Dividends per share
$
0.04
$
-
$
0.04
$
-
Income (loss) per share data:
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders
$
0.07
$
0.13
$
(0.02
)
$
0.02
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders
$
0.07
$
0.13
$
(0.02
)
$
0.02
Weighted average shares outstanding data:
Basic shares outstanding
13,718
13,460
13,629
13,434
Diluted shares outstanding
13,923
13,699
13,629
13,649
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)
$
935
$
1,761
$
(148
)
$
436
Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes of $13, $13, $8 and $4, respectively
(108
)
(1,122
)
(279
)
(1,211
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
5,190
8,392
2,154
2,102
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedges, net of income taxes of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively
(485
)
(595
)
(269
)
198
Comprehensive income
5,532
8,436
1,458
1,525
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
40
74
190
210
Comprehensive income attributable to Twin Disc
$
5,492
$
8,362
$
1,268
$
1,315
RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME TO EBITDA (In thousands; unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
For the Two Quarters Ended
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
Net income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc
$
930
$
1,746
$
(243
)
$
324
Interest expense
392
594
786
1,160
Income tax expense
1,662
2,489
2,208
1,801
Depreciation and amortization
2,531
2,126
5,023
4,266
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
$
5,515
$
6,955
$
7,774
$
7,551
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT TO NET DEBT (In thousands; unaudited)
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
2,000
$
2,000
Long-term debt
15,698
29,927
Total debt
17,698
31,927
Less cash
21,021
13,528
Net debt
$
(3,323
)
$
18,399
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW (In thousands; unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
16,047
$
32
Acquisition of fixed assets
(5,419
)
(4,734
)
Free cash flow
$
10,628
$
(4,702
)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands; except share amounts, unaudited)
December 29, 2023
June 30, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash
$
21,021
$
13,263
Trade accounts receivable, net
41,428
54,760
Inventories
131,768
131,930
Assets held for sale
2,968
2,968
Prepaid expenses
10,157
8,459
Other
9,235
8,326
Total current assets
216,577
219,706
Property, plant and equipment, net
40,334
38,650
Right-of-use assets operating leases
12,017
13,133
Intangible assets, net
11,146
12,637
Deferred income taxes
2,371
2,244
Other assets
2,745
2,811
Total assets
$
285,190
$
289,181
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
2,000
$
2,010
Accounts payable
32,611
36,499
Accrued liabilities
62,929
61,586
Total current liabilities
97,540
100,095
.
Long-term debt
15,698
16,617
Lease obligations
9,988
10,811
Accrued retirement benefits
6,975
7,608
Deferred income taxes
3,162
3,280
Other long-term liabilities
5,917
5,253
Total liabilities
139,280
143,664
Twin Disc shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares authorized: 200,000; issued: none; no par value
-
-
Common shares authorized: 30,000,000; issued: 14,632,802; no par value
39,661
42,855
Retained earnings
119,496
120,299
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(4,059
)
(5,570
)
155,098
157,584
Less treasury stock, at cost (639,006 and 814,734 shares, respectively)
9,802
12,491
Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity
145,296
145,093
Noncontrolling interest
614
424
Total equity
145,911
145,517
Total liabilities and equity
$
285,190
$
289,181
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands; unaudited)
For the Two Quarters Ended
As Adjusted
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income
$
(148
)
$
436
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
5,023
4,266
Gain on sale of assets
(42
)
(4,203
)
Loss on sale of boat management product line and related inventory
3,099
-
Provision for deferred income taxes
280
(1,105
)
Stock compensation expense and other non-cash changes, net
1,413
1,565
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
6,422
(927
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
16,047
32
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
(5,419
)
(4,734
)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
-
7,152
Other, net
(252
)
385
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities
(5,671
)
2,803
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under revolving loan arrangements
50,632
42,898
Repayments of revolving loan arrangements
(50,632
)
(46,628
)
Repayments of other long-term debt
(1,010
)
(707
)
Dividends paid to shareholders
(560
)
-
Payments of finance lease obligations
(471
)
(132
)
Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation
