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     386  0 Kommentare DXP Enterprises Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2017 Results

    DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017. The following are results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017, compared to the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the back of this press release.

    Fourth Quarter 2017 financial highlights:

    • Sales were $265.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, an increase of 5.4 percent from the third quarter and an increase of 19.5 percent compared to $222.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2016.
    • Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter was $0.36 based upon 18.2 million diluted shares, compared to $0.42 per share in the fourth quarter of 2016, based on 17.4 million diluted shares, which included the $5.6 million gain on the sale of Vertex.
    • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the fourth quarter was $15.8 million compared to $13.5 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 17.1 percent. EBITDA as a percentage of sales was 6.0 percent and 5.4 percent for the fourth and third quarter, respectively, a 59 basis point improvement.
    • Free cash flow (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) for the fourth quarter was $3.4 million or 21.3 percent of EBITDA.

    Fiscal Year 2017 financial highlights:

    • Sales were $1.0 billion for fiscal year 2017, compared to $962.1 million for fiscal year 2016, an increase of 4.6 percent. Adjusting for the divestiture of Vertex in October of 2016 or $22.7 million in sales, organic sales increased 7.2 percent.
    • Gross profit was $271.6 million, or 27.0 percent of sales for the fiscal year 2017, compared to $264.8 million, or 27.5 percent of sales for the fiscal year 2016.
    • Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $238.1 million, or 23.7 percent of sales for fiscal 2017, compared to $245.5 million, or 25.5 percent of sales for fiscal 2016.
    • Earnings per diluted share for the fiscal year 2017 grew 89.8 percent to $0.93 based upon 18.2 million diluted shares, compared to $0.49 per diluted share in fiscal 2016, based on 15.9 million diluted shares.
    • EBITDA was $61.7 million for fiscal 2017, compared to $55.2 million for fiscal 2016. EBITDA as a percentage of sales was 6.1 percent and 5.7 percent in fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively.
    • Free cash flow (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) for fiscal 2017 was $9.7 million compared to $43.1 million for fiscal 2016. Adjusting for the 2017 reclassification of outstanding checks (see non-GAAP reconciliation), free cash flow for fiscal 2017 would have been $26.8 million.

    Business segment financial highlights:

    • Service Centers’ revenue for the fiscal year was $641.3 million, an increase of 3.3 percent year-over-year with a 9.9 percent operating income margin.
      • For the fourth quarter, revenue increased 3.8 percent sequentially with a 9.6 percent operating income margin.
    • Innovative Pumping Solutions’ revenue for the fiscal year was $204.0 million, an increase of 9.0 percent year-over-year with a 5.6 percent operating income margin.
      • For the fourth quarter, revenue increased 16.6 percent sequentially with a 7.3 percent operating income margin.
    • Supply Chain Services’ revenue for the fiscal year was $161.5 million, an increase of 4.9 percent year-over-year with a 9.6 percent operating margin.
      • For the fourth quarter, revenue declined 2.1 percent sequentially with a 9.4 percent operating income margin.

    David R. Little, Chairman and CEO remarked, “We closed the year with fourth-quarter sales growing 5.4 percent sequentially leading to full year results growing 7.2 percent year-over-year, adjusting for the divestiture of Vertex. Improved market conditions together with DXP’s ability to execute on key organic initiatives are delivering widespread improvements across DXP.

    I am encouraged with the current state of our company and I have never been more confident in our strategy and ability to create shareholder and stakeholder value. We are prioritizing investments and focusing on DXP having a smart recovery through this next up cycle. We are also emphasizing continuous improvement across DXP to generate margin expansion while growing the top-line.

    DXP’s fiscal 2017 sales were $1.0 billion, or a 4.6 percent increase over fiscal 2016, on a reported actual basis. Each of our business segments experienced sales growth in fiscal 2017 with Innovative Pumping Solutions growing 9.0 percent, Supply Chain Services growing 4.9 percent and Service Centers growing 3.3 percent. Fiscal 2017 sales were $641.3 million for Service Centers, $204.0 million for Innovative Pumping Solutions and $161.5 million for Supply Chain Services. DXP produced EBITDA of $61.7 million growing 11.8 percent over fiscal 2016.

    As we look ahead, we expect accelerating organic sales growth, EBITDA margin enhancement, with strong cash flow generation and growth in earnings. Our key end markets continue to show stabilization but we will watch all our markets closely, especially given our recent experience of both oil and gas and industrial cycling down at the same time. In 2018, we will build on the momentum we have generated and remain customer-focused as we continue to create long-term value for shareholders.”

    Kent Yee, CFO added, “DXP’s fiscal 2017 financial performance reflects the beginning of a positive improvement in our business. Adjusting for the divestiture of Vertex, sales and EBITDA grew 7.2 percent and 32.2 percent, respectively. Our fiscal 2017 diluted earnings per share was $0.93, which also includes a $1.3 million provisional benefit related to U.S. tax reform. DXP ended the year with $25.6 million in cash on the balance sheet and net debt of $226.5 million. During the year, we successfully refinanced our credit facility with a new ABL and Term Loan B, while positioning DXP to take advantage of what we believe is building momentum in our business. DXP is in a position to invest in our business and see potential for significant value creation as we pivot our strategy to growth and continuous improvement to expand margins. DXP’s execution from our sales teams and partners is driving growth across our businesses and we look forward to a successful fiscal 2018.”

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    DXP supplements reporting of net income with non-GAAP measurements, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the unaudited GAAP measurements. Additional information regarding EBITDA and free cash flow referred to in this press release are included below under "--Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information."

    The Company believes EBITDA provides additional information about: (i) operating performance, because it assists in comparing the operating performance of the business, as it removes the impact of non-cash depreciation and amortization expense as well as items not directly resulting from core operations such as interest expense and income taxes and (ii) the performance and the effectiveness of operational strategies. Additionally, EBITDA performance is a component of a measure of the Company’s financial covenants under its credit facility. Furthermore, some investors use EBITDA as a supplemental measure to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies in the industry. Management believes that some investors’ understanding of performance is enhanced by including this non-GAAP financial measure as a reasonable basis for comparing ongoing results of operations. By providing this non-GAAP financial measure, together with a reconciliation from net income, the Company believes it is enhancing investors’ understanding of the business and results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well the Company is executing strategic initiatives.

    About DXP Enterprises, Inc.

    DXP Enterprises, Inc. is a leading products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to industrial customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Dubai. DXP provides innovative pumping solutions, supply chain services and maintenance, repair, operating and production ("MROP") services that emphasize and utilize DXP’s vast product knowledge and technical expertise in rotating equipment, bearings, power transmission, metal working, industrial supplies and safety products and services. DXP's breadth of MROP products and service solutions allows DXP to be flexible and customer-driven, creating competitive advantages for our customers. DXP’s business segments include Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions and Supply Chain Services. For more information, go to www.dxpe.com.

    The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe-harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by or to be made by the Company) contains statements that are forward-looking. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future; and accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to; ability to obtain needed capital, dependence on existing management, leverage and debt service, domestic or global economic conditions, and changes in customer preferences and attitudes. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, but not limited to, “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “goal,” or “continue” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. For more information, review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     
    DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    ($ thousands, except per share amounts)

           

    Years Ended

    Three Months Ended

    December 31, December 31,
    2017     2016 2017     2016
     
    Sales $ 1,006,782 $ 962,092 $ 265,627 $ 222,291
    Cost of sales   735,201   697,290   194,460   161,730
    Gross profit 271,581 264,802 71,167 60,561
    Selling, general and administrative expenses   238,091   245,470   62,680   53,009
    Operating income 33,490 19,332 8,487 7,552
    Other income, net (456) (5,906) (132) (5,509)
    Interest expense   17,054   15,564   4,481   3,866
    Income before income taxes 16,892 9,674 4,138 9,195
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes   363   2,523   (2,517)   2,064
    Net income 16,529 7,151 6,655 7,131
    Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest   (359)   (551)   1   (250)
    Net income attributable to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 16,888 7,702 6,654 7,381
    Preferred stock dividend   90   90   22   22
    Net income attributable to common shareholders

    $

    16,798

    $

    7,612

    $

    6,632

    $

    7,359

    Diluted earnings per share attributable to DXP Enterprises, Inc. $ 0.93 $ 0.49 $ 0.36 $ 0.42

    Weighted average common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding

     

     

    18,240

     

     

    15,882

     

     

    18,232

     

     

    17,411

     
       
    SEGMENT DATA

    ($ thousands, unaudited)

     
    Sales by Segment
    Years Ended     Three Months Ended
    December 31, December 31,

    2017

       

    2016

    2017

       

    2016

    Service Centers $

    641,275

    $ 621,007 $

    166,951

    $ 139,655
    Innovative Pumping Solutions

    204,030

    187,124

    59,474

    45,510
    Supply Chain Services   161,477   153,961   39,201   37,126

    Total DXP

    $

    1,006,782

    $ 962,092 $

    265,626

    $ 222,291
     
       

    Operating Income by Segment

    Years Ended     Three Months Ended
    December 31, December 31,

    2017

       

    2016

    2017

       

    2016

    Service Centers $

    63,250

    $ 47,633 $

    15,941

    $ 12,155
    Innovative Pumping Solutions

    11,423

    9,867

    4,321

    2,444
    Supply Chain Services   15,450   15,449   3,693   3,838

    Total DXP

    $

    90,123

    $ 72,949 $

    23,955

    $ 18,437
     
           
    Reconciliation of Operating Income for Reportable Segments

    ($ thousands, unaudited)

     

    Years Ended

    Three Months Ended

    December 31,

    December 31,

          2017     2016 2017     2016
    Operating income for reportable segments $

    90,123

    $ 72,949 $

    23,955

    $ 18,437
    Adjustment for:
    Amortization of intangibles

    17,265

    18,061

    4,323

    4,504
    Corporate expense   39,368   35,556   11,145   6,381
    Total operating income 33,490 19,332 8,487 7,552
    Interest expense 17,054 15,564 4,481 3,866
    Other income, net   (456)   (5,906)   (132)   (5,509)
    Income before income taxes $

    16,892

    $ 9,674 $ 4,138 $ 9,195
     

    Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA**, a non-GAAP financial measure, to income before income taxes, calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP ($ thousands, unaudited).

           
    Years Ended Three Months Ended
    December 31, December 31,
    2017     2016 2017     2016
     
    Income before income taxes $ 16,892 $ 9,674 $ 4,138 $ 9,195

    Plus: interest expense

    17,054 15,564 4,481 3,866
    Plus: depreciation and amortization 27,786 29,994 7,188 7,367
           

    EBITDA

    $ 61,732 $ 55,232 $ 15,807 $ 20,428
     
    Plus: NCI loss (income) before tax 577 886 (1) 400
    Plus: Stock compensation expense 1,708 3,580 316 1,636
           
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 64,017 $ 59,698 $ 16,122 $ 22,464
     
     
     
    **EBITDA – earnings before impairments, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
     

    The following table is a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow***, a non-GAAP financial measure, to cash flow from operating activities, calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP ($ thousands, unaudited).

           
    Years Ended Three Months Ended
    December 31, December 31,
    2017     2016 2017     2016
     
    Net cash provided by operating activities $ 12,545 $ 48,006 $ 4,017 $ 12,866
    Less: purchase of equipment 2,811 4,868 654 1,977
           

    Free Cash Flow

    $ 9,734 $ 43,138 $ 3,363 $ 10,889
     
    Plus: Outstanding Checks 17,054 - 4,354 -
           
    Adjusted Free Cash Flow $ 26,788 $ 43,138 $ 7,717 $ 10,889
     
     
     
    ***Outstanding Checks – Accounting rules require companies to net outstanding check balances against cash that is available. Prior to DXP’s Q3 refinancing, DXP did not have cash on its balance sheet with its primary lender to net the outstanding checks, thus they were included in the accounts payable balance.
     



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    DXP Enterprises Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2017 Results DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017. The following are results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017, compared to the three and …