Sonoco Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results
Second Quarter Highlights
- Second quarter 2014 GAAP earnings per diluted share were
$.59 , compared with$.53 in 2013. - Second quarter 2014 GAAP results include
$.04 per diluted share in after-tax charges related to previously announced global restructuring activities and acquisition costs. Second quarter 2013 GAAP results included after-tax charges of$.06 per diluted share related to plant closures and related restructuring costs. - Base net income attributable to Sonoco (base earnings) for second quarter 2014 was
$.63 per diluted share, compared with$.59 in 2013. (See base earnings definition and reconciliation later in this release.) Sonoco previously provided second quarter base earnings guidance of$.63 to $.67 per diluted share. - Second quarter 2014 net sales were
$1.25 billion up approximately 2 percent from$1.23 billion in 2013. - Cash flow from operations was
$60 million , compared with$108 million in 2013. Free cash flow for the second quarter was negative$19 million , compared with$35 million in 2013. (See free cash flow definition later in this release.)
Earnings Guidance Update
- Base earnings for the third quarter of 2014 are estimated to be in the range of
$.66 to $.70 per diluted share. Base earnings in the third quarter of 2013 were$.63 . - Full-year 2014 base earnings guidance remains unchanged at
$2.43 to $2.53 per diluted share and the Company continues to target$2.51 per diluted share. - 2014 free cash flow is projected to be approximately
$110 million , compared with previous guidance of$130 million . The change is due primarily to the funding of a proposed settlement of environmental claims and litigation by a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Second Quarter Review
Commenting on the Company's second quarter results, President and Chief Executive Officer
"Earnings in our Paper and Industrial Converted Products segment challenged all-time highs with operating profits gaining 29 percent over the prior-year quarter on a positive price/cost relationship, productivity improvements and lower pension expense, which were partially offset by higher labor and other operating costs. Segment volume was essentially flat in the quarter despite a significant reduction in demand for steel reels for the oil and gas industry. In our Protective Solutions segment, operating profits declined 15 percent due to a negative price/cost relationship and higher labor, maintenance and other operating costs, somewhat offset by favorable changes in the mix of products sold."
"Operating profits in our Consumer Packaging segment declined 10 percent in the quarter due to lower volume and a negative mix of business along with higher labor, maintenance and other operating costs. Partially offsetting these negative factors were modest productivity improvements and lower pension expense. Operating profits in our Display and Packaging segment improved 24 percent from the prior-year quarter due primarily to volume growth in domestic display and fulfillment activity along with a favorable price/cost relationship and modest productivity improvements."
GAAP net income attributable to Sonoco in the second quarter was
Second quarter base earnings exclude
Net sales for the second quarter were
Gross profits were
Cash generated from operations in the second quarter was
Year-to-date Results
For the first six months of 2014, net sales were
Net income attributable to Sonoco for the first six months of 2014 was
Base earnings for the first half of 2014 were
Gross profit was
For the first six months of 2014, cash generated from operations was
At
Corporate
Net interest expense for the second quarter of 2014 decreased to
Third Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Outlook
Sonoco expects third quarter 2014 base earnings to be in the range of
Although the Company believes the assumptions reflected in the range of guidance are reasonable, given uncertainty regarding the future performance of the overall economy and potential changes in raw material prices and other costs, as well as other risks and uncertainties, including those described below, actual results could vary substantially.
Commenting on the Company's outlook, Sanders said, "We bucked headwinds from severe weather in the first quarter and experienced tepid consumer spending for packaged food in the second quarter, but we remain optimistic for the balance of the year and expect to see year-over-year improvement in our industrial, consumer and protective solutions segments. We are very encouraged by the strong second quarter performance of our industrial-focused businesses and expect continued year over year operating improvement. In our consumer businesses, our customers remain optimistic that consumer demand will follow the normal seasonal pick up during the second half and we remain focused on driving productivity improvements more in line with historical levels. Price/cost headwinds in our protective solutions business are expected to ease in the second half and we expect seasonal volume improvement."
"Finally, our efforts to drive organic sales growth through the development of innovative solutions continue to gain momentum. We are currently working with our customers on more than a dozen projects utilizing our unique i6 Innovation Process™. By combining our broad technical expertise in material science, design, graphics management and supply chain capabilities with expanded market and consumer insights, we can accelerate the development of customized solutions that help our customers build new business."
Segment Review
Sonoco reports its financial results in four operating segments: Consumer Packaging, Display and Packaging, Paper and Industrial Converted Products, and Protective Solutions. Effective
Segment operating results do not include restructuring and asset impairment charges, acquisition expenses, interest income and expense, income taxes or certain other items, if any, the exclusion of which the Company believes improves comparability and analysis.
Consumer Packaging
Sonoco's Consumer Packaging segment includes the following products and services: round and shaped rigid containers and trays (both composite and thermoformed plastic); blow-molded plastic bottles and jars; extruded and injection-molded plastic products; printed flexible packaging; global brand artwork management; and metal and peelable membrane ends and closures.
Second quarter 2014 sales for the segment were
Segment sales during the quarter were essentially flat as higher selling prices and sales added from the prior-year acquisition of a small graphics management business in the
Display and Packaging
The Display and Packaging segment includes the following products and services: designing, manufacturing, assembling, packing and distributing temporary, semi-permanent and permanent point-of-purchase displays; supply chain management services, including contract packing, fulfillment and scalable service centers; retail packaging, including printed backer cards, thermoformed blisters and heat sealing equipment; and paper amenities, such as coasters and glass covers.
Second quarter 2014 sales for this segment were
Sales for the quarter were up 3 percent year over year on volume growth in U.S. display and packaging fulfillment activity and higher selling prices. Quarterly operating profit for the segment grew 24 percent due to volume gains, a positive price/cost relationship and productivity improvements.
Paper and Industrial Converted Products
The Paper and Industrial Converted Products segment includes the following products: paperboard tubes and cores; fiber-based construction tubes; wooden, metal and composite wire and cable reels and spools; and recycled paperboard, linerboard, corrugating medium, recovered paper and material recycling services.
Second quarter 2014 sales for the segment were
Segment sales were up 4 percent during the quarter as sales from business acquired during the past twelve along with higher selling prices were partially offset by the negative impact of foreign exchange. Operating profits grew 29 percent year over year as a positive price/cost relationship, strong productivity improvements and lower pension expense were only partially offset by a negative mix of business and higher labor, maintenance and other operating costs.
Protective Solutions
The Protective Solutions segment includes the following products: custom-engineered, paperboard-based and expanded foam protective packaging and components; and temperature-assured packaging.
Second quarter 2014 sales were
Operating profits declined 15 percent due to a negative price/cost relationship and higher maintenance, labor and other operating costs, partially offset by favorable volume/mix.
Conference Call Webcast
Management will host a conference call and webcast to further discuss these results beginning at
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services. With annual net sales of approximately
Forward-looking Statements
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Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding offsetting high raw material costs, improved productivity and cost containment, adequacy of income tax provisions, refinancing of debt, realization of synergies resulting from acquisitions, adequacy of cash flows, anticipated amounts and uses of cash flows, effects of acquisitions and dispositions, adequacy of provisions for environmental liabilities, financial strategies and the results expected from them, sales growth, market leadership, growth opportunities, continued payments of dividends, stock repurchases, producing improvements in earnings, financial results for future periods, goodwill impairment charges, expected amounts of capital spending, anticipated contributions to benefit plans, and creation of long-term value for shareholders.
Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such information includes, without limitation, discussions as to guidance and other estimates, expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies and objectives concerning our future financial and operating performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.
Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include, without limitation:
- availability and pricing of raw materials;
- success of new product development and introduction;
- ability to maintain or increase productivity levels and contain or reduce costs;
- ability to manage the mix of business to take advantage of growing markets while reducing cyclical effects of some of the Company's existing business on operating results;
- international, national and local economic and market conditions;
- availability of credit to us, our customers and/or suppliers in needed amounts and/or on reasonable terms;
- fluctuations in obligations and earnings of pension and postretirement benefit plans;
- pricing pressures, demand for products and ability to maintain market share;
- continued strength of our paperboard-based tubes and cores, and composite can operations;
- anticipated results of restructuring activities;
- resolution of income tax contingencies;
- ability to successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into the Company's operations;
- ability to win new business and/or identify and successfully close suitable acquisitions at the levels needed to meet growth targets;
- rate of growth in foreign markets;
- foreign currency, interest rate and commodity price risk and the effectiveness of related hedges;
- liability for and anticipated costs of environmental remediation actions;
- accuracy of assumptions underlying projections related to goodwill impairment testing, and accuracy of management's assessment of goodwill impairment;
- accuracy of assumptions underlying fair value measurements, accuracy of management's assessments of fair value and fluctuations in fair value;
- accuracy in valuation of deferred tax assets;
- actions of government agencies and changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company;
- loss of consumer or investor confidence; and
- economic disruptions resulting from terrorist activities
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed herein might not occur.
Additional information concerning some of the factors that could cause materially different results is included in the Company's reports on forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) | ||||
(Dollars and shares in thousands except per share) | ||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||
June 29, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | June 29, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | |
Net sales | $ 1,247,380 | $ 1,226,256 | $ 2,433,006 | $ 2,405,469 |
Cost of sales | 1,015,643 | 1,003,692 | 1,988,966 | 1,977,189 |
Gross profit | 231,737 | 222,564 | 444,040 | 428,280 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 126,455 | 121,848 | 250,205 | 241,859 |
Restructuring/Asset impairment charges | 3,671 | 8,678 | 5,663 | 12,967 |
Income before interest and income taxes | $ 101,611 | $ 92,038 | $ 188,172 | $ 173,454 |
Net interest expense | 13,135 | 14,407 | 25,778 | 28,675 |
Income before income taxes and equity earnings of affiliates | 88,476 | 77,631 | 162,394 | 144,779 |
Provision for income taxes | 29,993 | 26,409 | 53,162 | 47,661 |
Income before equity in earnings of affiliates | 58,483 | 51,222 | 109,232 | 97,118 |
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax | 3,126 | 3,824 | 4,602 | 5,721 |
Net income | 61,609 | 55,046 | 113,834 | 102,839 |
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (125) | (58) | (48) | 288 |
Net income attributable to Sonoco | $ 61,484 | $ 54,988 | $ 113,786 | $ 103,127 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted | 103,446 | 102,977 | 103,590 | 102,988 |
Diluted earnings per common share | $0.59 | $0.53 | $1.10 | $1.00 |
Dividends per common share | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.63 | $0.61 |
FINANCIAL SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited) | ||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||
June 29, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | June 29, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | |
Net sales | ||||
Consumer Packaging | $ 473,666 | $ 475,013 | $ 938,591 | $ 938,313 |
Display and Packaging | 162,515 | 157,516 | 315,537 | 302,091 |
Paper and Industrial Converted Products | 490,016 | 473,217 | 945,626 | 927,424 |
Protective Solutions | 121,183 | 120,510 | 233,252 | 237,641 |
Consolidated | $ 1,247,380 | $ 1,226,256 | $ 2,433,006 | $ 2,405,469 |
Income before interest and income taxes: | ||||
Segment operating profit: | ||||
Consumer Packaging | $ 42,831 | $ 47,366 | $ 91,014 | $ 89,706 |
Display and Packaging | 7,514 | 6,071 | 12,871 | 9,574 |
Paper and Industrial Converted Products | 46,543 | 35,991 | 76,293 | 66,995 |
Protective Solutions | 9,640 | 11,376 | 14,927 | 21,100 |
Restructuring/Asset impairment charges | (3,671) | (8,678) | (5,663) | (12,967) |
Other non-base charges | (1,246) | (88) | (1,270) | (954) |
Consolidated | $ 101,611 | $ 92,038 | $ 188,172 | $ 173,454 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | ||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||
June 29, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | June 29, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | |
Net income | $ 61,609 | $ 55,046 | $ 113,834 | $ 102,839 |
Asset impairment charges | 299 | 5,807 | 791 | 6,850 |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 48,337 | 51,023 | 95,516 | 98,254 |
Fox River environmental reserves | (14,938) | (411) | (14,934) | (1,428) |
Pension and postretirement plan expense/contributions | 241 | 8,325 | (34,161) | 6,554 |
Changes in working capital | (15,149) | (8,265) | (73,754) | (10,352) |
Other operating activity | (20,331) | (3,369) | 18,240 | 41,763 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 60,068 | 108,156 | 105,532 | 244,480 |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, net | (46,880) | (41,868) | (82,298) | (97,161) |
(Cost of acquisitions, exclusive of cash)/Proceeds from dispositions | (10,964) | 6,200 | (10,964) | 6,200 |
Net debt proceeds/(repayments) | 50,840 | (23,029) | 54,535 | (281,357) |
Cash dividends | (32,628) | (31,418) | (64,353) | (61,721) |
Shares acquired under announced buyback | (18,468) | -- | (27,103) | -- |
Other, including effects of exchange rates on cash | 6,405 | (2,129) | 6,864 | (4,163) |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 8,373 | 15,912 | (17,787) | (193,722) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 191,407 | 163,450 | 217,567 | 373,084 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 199,780 | $ 179,362 | $ 199,780 | $ 179,362 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) | ||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||
June 29, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |
Assets | ||
Current Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 199,780 | $ 217,567 |
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances | 705,465 | 614,053 |
Other receivables | 37,265 | 38,995 |
Inventories | 423,740 | 410,787 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred income taxes | 96,206 | 97,072 |
1,462,456 | 1,378,474 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,028,814 | 1,021,920 |
Goodwill | 1,100,978 | 1,099,207 |
Other intangible assets, net | 233,418 | 243,920 |
Other assets | 209,329 | 235,770 |
$ 4,034,995 | $ 3,979,291 | |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||
Current Liabilities: | ||
Payable to suppliers and other payables | $ 840,463 | $ 823,375 |
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt | 90,067 | 35,201 |
Income taxes payable | 5,050 | 8,649 |
$ 935,580 | $ 867,225 | |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 947,081 | 946,257 |
Pension and other postretirement benefits | 228,013 | 263,718 |
Deferred income taxes and other | 166,862 | 176,766 |
Total equity | 1,757,459 | 1,725,325 |
$ 4,034,995 | $ 3,979,291 | |
Definition and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
The Company's results determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are referred to as "as reported" or "GAAP" results. Some of the information presented in this press release reflects the Company's "as reported" or "GAAP" results adjusted to exclude amounts related to restructuring initiatives, asset impairment charges, environmental charges, acquisition costs, excess insurance recoveries, losses from the early extinguishment of debt, and certain other items, if any, the exclusion of which management believes improves comparability and analysis of the underlying financial performance of the business. These adjustments result in the non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this press release as "Base Earnings" and "Base Earnings per Diluted Share." |
These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Sonoco continues to provide all information required by GAAP, but it believes that evaluating its ongoing operating results may not be as useful if an investor or other user is limited to reviewing only GAAP financial measures. Sonoco uses these non-GAAP financial measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes, to evaluate its ongoing operations, and to evaluate the ultimate performance of each business unit against budget all the way up through the evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer's performance by the Board of Directors. In addition, these same non-GAAP measures are used in determining incentive compensation for the entire management team and in providing earnings guidance to the investing community. |
Sonoco management does not, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider these non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Sonoco presents these non-GAAP financial measures to provide users information to evaluate Sonoco's operating results in a manner similar to how management evaluates business performance. Material limitations associated with the use of such measures are that they do not reflect all period costs included in operating expenses and may not reflect financial results that are comparable to financial results of other companies that present similar costs differently. Furthermore, the calculations of these non-GAAP measures are based on subjective determinations of management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that the investor may find material and view differently. |
To compensate for these limitations, management believes that it is useful in understanding and analyzing the results of the business to review both GAAP information which includes all of the items impacting financial results and the non-GAAP measures that exclude certain elements, as described above. Whenever Sonoco uses a non-GAAP financial measure, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Whenever reviewing a non-GAAP financial measure, investors are encouraged to fully review and consider the related reconciliation as detailed below. |
Non-GAAP Adjustments | ||||
Restructuring / Asset | ||||
Impairment | Other | |||
Three Months Ended June 29, 2014 | GAAP | Charges(1) | Adjustments(2) | Base |
Income before interest and income taxes | $ 101,611 | $ 3,671 | $ 1,246 | $ 106,528 |
Interest expense, net | $ 13,135 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 13,135 |
Income before income taxes | $ 88,476 | $ 3,671 | $ 1,246 | $ 93,393 |
Provision for income taxes | $ 29,993 | $ 977 | $ 46 | $ 31,016 |
Income before equity in earnings of affiliates | $ 58,483 | $ 2,694 | $ 1,200 | $ 62,377 |
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of taxes | $ 3,126 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 3,126 |
Net income | $ 61,609 | $ 2,694 | $ 1,200 | $ 65,503 |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ (125) | $ (13) | $ -- | $ (138) |
Net income attributable to Sonoco | $ 61,484 | $ 2,681 | $ 1,200 | $ 65,365 |
Per Diluted Share | $ 0.59 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.63 |
Non-GAAP Adjustments | ||||
Restructuring / Asset | ||||
Impairment | Other | |||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 | GAAP | Charges(1) | Adjustments | Base |
Income before interest and income taxes | $ 92,038 | $ 8,678 | $ 88 | $ 100,804 |
Interest expense, net | $ 14,407 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 14,407 |
Income before income taxes | $ 77,631 | $ 8,678 | $ 88 | $ 86,397 |
Provision for income taxes | $ 26,409 | $ 2,913 | $ 28 | $ 29,350 |
Income before equity in earnings of affiliates | $ 51,222 | $ 5,765 | $ 60 | $ 57,047 |
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of taxes | $ 3,824 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 3,824 |
Net income | $ 55,046 | $ 5,765 | $ 60 | $ 60,871 |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ (58) | $ (27) | $ -- | $ (85) |
Net income attributable to Sonoco | $ 54,988 | $ 5,738 | $ 60 | $ 60,786 |
Per Diluted Share | $ 0.53 | $ 0.06 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.59 |
Non-GAAP Adjustments | ||||
Restructuring / Asset | ||||
Impairment | Other | |||
Six Months Ended June 29, 2014 | GAAP | Charges(1) | Adjustments(2) | Base |
Income before interest and income taxes | $ 188,172 | $ 5,663 | $ 1,270 | $ 195,105 |
Interest expense, net | $ 25,778 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 25,778 |
Income before income taxes | $ 162,394 | $ 5,663 | $ 1,270 | $ 169,327 |
Provision for income taxes | $ 53,162 | $ 1,388 | $ 55 | $ 54,605 |
Income before equity in earnings of affiliates | $ 109,232 | $ 4,275 | $ 1,215 | $ 114,722 |
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of taxes | $ 4,602 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 4,602 |
Net income | $ 113,834 | $ 4,275 | $ 1,215 | $ 119,324 |
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ (48) | $ (15) | $ -- | $ (63) |
Net income attributable to Sonoco | $ 113,786 | $ 4,260 | $ 1,215 | $ 119,261 |
Per Diluted Share | $ 1.10 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.01 | $ 1.15 |
Non-GAAP Adjustments | ||||
Restructuring / Asset | ||||
Impairment | Other | |||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | GAAP | Charges(1) | Adjustments | Base |
Income before interest and income taxes | $ 173,454 | $ 12,967 | $ 954 | $ 187,375 |
Interest expense, net | $ 28,675 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 28,675 |
Income before income taxes | $ 144,779 | $ 12,967 | $ 954 | $ 158,700 |
Provision for income taxes | $ 47,661 | $ 4,196 | $ 323 | $ 52,180 |
Income before equity in earnings of affiliates | $ 97,118 | $ 8,771 | $ 631 | $ 106,520 |
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of taxes | $ 5,721 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 5,721 |
Net income | $ 102,839 | $ 8,771 | $ 631 | $ 112,241 |
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ 288 | $ (54) | $ -- | $ 234 |
Net income attributable to Sonoco | $ 103,127 | $ 8,717 | $ 631 | $ 112,475 |
Per Diluted Share | $ 1.00 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.01 | $ 1.09 |
(1) Restructuring/Asset impairment charges are a recurring item as Sonoco's restructuring programs usually require several years to fully implement and the Company is continually seeking to take actions that could enhance its efficiency. Although recurring, these charges are subject to significant fluctuations from period to period due to the varying levels of restructuring activity and the inherent imprecision in the estimates used to recognize the impairment of assets and the wide variety of costs and taxes associated with severance and termination benefits in the countries in which the restructuring actions occur. |
(2) Other adjustments in the three and six-month periods ended June 29, 2014 consist primarily of acquisition-related costs and non-base income tax charges. |
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