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Modine Earnings Release
Modine Earnings Release
RACINE, WI, August 2, 2016 Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader
in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of
fiscal year 2017.
Highlights:
Modines operating income improved significantly year-over-year, despite ongoing weakness in several of
our end-markets. As anticipated, our Strengthen, Diversify and Grow (SDG) initiatives contributed to our
financial performance during the quarter, said Modine President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A.
Burke. We will continue to maintain a culture of cost discipline for the remainder of fiscal 2017, and will
continue to execute in accordance with our SDG strategic framework to create long-term shareholder
value.
Net sales for the first quarter were $347.2 million, compared with $346.1 million in the prior year. On a
constant-currency basis, net sales improved by 0.8 percent year-over-year. The increase was primarily
related to strong sales to automotive customers globally and to commercial vehicle customers in Europe,
offset by lower sales to commercial vehicle and off-highway customers in the Americas segment due to
ongoing weakness in those markets.
Gross profit increased $5.0 million during the first quarter on nearly flat sales and gross margin improved by
130 basis points to 17.8 percent, primarily due to favorable material costs, improved plant operating
performance and cost savings related to procurement initiatives. Selling, general and administrative
(SG&A) expenses increased $1.8 million primarily due to professional services related to business
development activities and higher employee benefit and incentive compensation expenses.
The company recorded $2.3 million of restructuring expenses during the first quarter primarily related to
employee severance expenses and equipment transfer and plant consolidation costs.
First quarter operating income was $15.1 million compared with $11.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal
2016. The 30 percent increase was driven primarily by the reduction in manufacturing costs and the
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corresponding higher gross margin. Net earnings per share were $0.18, an increase of $0.07 compared
with the prior year. Excluding restructuring expenses, the company reported adjusted operating income of
$17.4 million, up $3.2 million from the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.21 were up $0.07 from
the prior year.
Americas segment sales were $140.0 million compared with $159.1 million one year ago, a
decrease of 12.1 percent. On a constant-currency basis, sales decreased 10.9 percent year-over-
year, primarily related to ongoing weakness in the commercial vehicle and off-highway markets,
partially offset by higher sales to automotive customers. Despite the lower sales volume, operating
income of $9.3 million was flat compared with the prior year, primarily due to favorable material
costs, cost savings related to procurement initiatives, and lower SG&A expenses related to cost-
control actions. The company recorded $2.2 million of restructuring charges during the quarter
primarily due to equipment transfer, plant consolidation and early retirement costs in the Americas
segment.
Europe segment sales were $146.0 million compared with $131.2 million one year ago, an increase
of 11.2 percent. On a constant-currency basis, sales increased 9.0 percent compared with the prior
year, driven by higher sales to automotive and commercial vehicle customers. The first quarter
operating income of $15.0 million was $9.3 million higher than the prior year, primarily due to higher
sales volume, favorable material costs, cost savings related to procurement initiatives and improved
plant operating performance.
Asia segment sales were $24.9 million compared with $19.3 million one year ago, an increase of
28.6 percent. On a constant-currency basis, sales increased 35.3 percent compared with the prior
year. The increase was primarily related to higher sales to automotive customers in China as
launch volumes continue to increase, higher sales to off-highway customers in China, and
incremental sales related to our recently-formed joint venture. Operating income of $1.5 million
increased $1.1 million from the prior year, resulting from higher sales volumes and lower SG&A
expenses.
Building HVAC segment sales were $39.9 million compared with $41.3 million one year ago, a
decrease of 3.4 percent. On a constant-currency basis, sales were flat as compared with the prior
year. Operating income of $0.9 million was down $1.2 million, primarily due to the margin impact of
the strong British Pound on previously booked orders, higher manufacturing costs, and restructuring
expenses, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses. The company recorded $0.4 million of
restructuring charges during the quarter related to early retirement and severance costs in the U.K.
and the U.S.
Net debt was $107.2 million at June 30, 2016, an increase of $13.5 million from the end of fiscal 2016. Total
debt was $171.3 million at June 30, 2016. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter were
$64.1 million.
First quarter free cash flow was negative $8.1 million compared with negative $13.0 million one year ago.
As is typical, first quarter free cash flow was impacted by various benefit and incentive compensation
payments. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.6 million compared with negative $0.1 million
one year ago.
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Outlook
Based on current exchange rates, market outlook and business forecast, Modine confirms the following
guidance for fiscal 2017:
Modine will conduct a conference call and live webcast, with a slide presentation, on Wednesday, August 3,
2016 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its fiscal 2017 first quarter financial
results. The webcast and accompanying slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of the
Modine website at www.modine.com. Participants are encouraged to log on to the webcast and conference
call about ten minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the audio and slides will be available on the
Investor Relations section of the Modine website at www.modine.com on or after August 3, 2016. A call-in
replay will be available through midnight on August 5, 2016, at 855.859.2056, (international replay
404.537.3406); Conference ID# 49016590. The company will furnish a transcript of the call to the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, and post it on its website, after August 5, 2016.
About Modine
Modine, with fiscal 2016 revenues of $1.4 billion, specializes in thermal management systems and
components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversified global
markets. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning equipment, off-highway and industrial equipment and refrigeration systems. Modine is a global
company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe,
Asia and Africa. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements, including information about future financial performance and market
conditions, accompanied by phrases such as believes, estimates, expects, plans, anticipates,
intends, and other similar forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Modine's actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those
expressed or implied in these statements because of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not
limited to, those described under Risk Factors in Item 1A of Part I of the company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016 and under Forward-Looking Statements in Item 7 of Part II of
that same report. Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the overall
health and price-down focus of Modines customers, particularly in light of economic and market-specific
challenges; the ability of the company to successfully implement its Strengthen, Diversify and Grow
strategic transformation; uncertainties regarding the costs and benefits of Modines restructuring activities in
our Americas and Europe segments, including the activities associated with the closure of Modines facility
in Washington, Iowa; operational inefficiencies as a result of program launches, unexpected volume
increases and product transfers; economic, social and political conditions, changes and challenges in the
markets where Modine operates and competes, including foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations
(particularly the value of the euro, Brazilian real and British pound relative to the U.S. dollar), tariffs, inflation,
changes in interest rates, recession, restrictions associated with importing and exporting and foreign
ownership, and in particular the economic and market conditions in Brazil and China, the remaining
economic uncertainties in certain markets in North America, and the continuing uncertainty regarding the
recent Brexit vote in Great Britain; the impact on Modine of any significant increases in commodity prices,
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particularly aluminum and copper, and our ability to pass these prices on to customers; Modine's ability to
successfully execute its strategic and operational plans; the nature of and Modines significant exposure to
the vehicular industry and the dependence of this industry on the health of the economy; costs and other
effects of environmental investigation, remediation or litigation; and other risks and uncertainties identified
by the company in public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company does
not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Financial Disclosures
Adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings per share, constant currency, net debt and free cash flow
(which are defined below) as used in this press release are not measures that are defined in generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are used by management as
performance measures to evaluate the companys overall financial performance and liquidity. We believe
these measures 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. However, these measures are not, and should not be, viewed as substitutes for
the applicable GAAP measures, and may be different from similarly-titled measures used by other
companies.
Operating income or diluted earnings per share from continuing operations plus impairment charges and
restructuring related expenses and excluding certain other gains or charges. These are measures of overall
performance not including non-cash impairment charges, costs associated with restructuring, and unusual
or infrequently occurring gains or charges.
Constant currency translates financial data from foreign operations for a period into U.S. dollars using the
same foreign currency exchange rates as those used to translate financial data for the prior period. This
measure provides a more consistent indication of our performance, without the effects of foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations.
The sum of debt due within one year and long-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents. This is an
indicator of the company's debt position after considering on-hand cash balances.
Net cash provided by operating activities less expenditures for property, plant and equipment, plus
payments for restructuring and certain unusual or infrequently occurring expenses. This is a measure of
cash generated from operations, excluding payments for restructuring and certain other expenses, during
the period that is available for strategic capital decisions.
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Modine Manufacturing Company
Consolidated statements of operations (unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net earnings per share attributable to Modine shareholders - diluted: $ 0.18 $ 0.11
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Modine Manufacturing Company
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income:
Americas $ 9.3 $ 9.3
Europe 15.0 5.7
Asia 1.5 0.4
Building HVAC 0.9 2.1
Segment total 26.7 17.5
Corporate and eliminations (11.6) (5.9)
Operating income (a) $ 15.1 $ 11.6
(a)
See the adjusted operating income reconciliation on the next page for information on restructuring expenses.
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Modine Manufacturing Company
Adjusted operating income and earnings per share (unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(a)
Restructuring amounts primarily relate to employee severance, equipment transfer and plant consolidation costs, and
include activities under the Company's Strengthen, Diversify and Grow strategic platform.
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SOURCE: Modine Manufacturing Company