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Ducommun Incorporated Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended October 2, 2021
المصدر: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 02 نوفمبر 2021 15:15:01 America/Chicago
Commercial Aerospace Business Returns to Growth; Backlog* Increases
to Highest Level Since Start of PandemicSANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) (“Ducommun” or the “Company”) today reported results for its third quarter ended October 2, 2021.
Third Quarter 2021 Recap
- Revenue was $163.2 million
- Net income of $9.6 million, or $0.78 per diluted share
- Adjusted net income of $10.1 million, or $0.83 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA of $23.9 million, or 14.6% of revenue
- Backlog of $836 million
“Our performance this quarter came in essentially as expected, with another solid performance in Ducommun's defense business along with steadily increasing commercial aerospace demand driving top line growth both sequentially and year-over-year,” said Stephen G. Oswald, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Revenue rose to $163.2 million, up 9% over 2020, as large commercial aircraft platform sales climbed more than 50% due to increased build rates from Boeing and Airbus. At the same time, the Company's backlog increased to $836 million, the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Q1 2020, reflecting improving commercial order trends and solid demand across the board.
“I was also pleased by the strong bottom line results, including adjusted EBITDA of $23.9 million and $0.83 per diluted share for the quarter. We remain vigilant in driving earnings and assessing the business for additional ways to increase asset utilization and streamline operations. One area of particular interest is Ducommun's review of our legacy Southern California industrial real estate properties, specifically with regards to utilizing sale-leaseback transactions in this extremely strong real estate market. In addition, the operating team continues to provide a high level of service to our customers and has effectively managed the Company's supply chain and human resources as we move forward to finish the year on a very positive note.”
Third Quarter Results
Net revenue for the third quarter of 2021 was $163.2 million compared to $150.4 million for the third quarter of 2020. The year-over-year increase of 8.5% was primarily due to the following:
- $10.4 million higher revenue in the Company’s commercial aerospace end-use markets due to higher build rates on large aircraft platforms and regional and business aircraft platforms; and
- $2.6 million higher revenue in the Company’s military and space end-use markets due to higher build rates on military fixed-wing aircraft platforms, partially offset by lower build rates on other military and space platforms.
Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $9.6 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $6.5 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. This reflects a $1.9 million increase in gross profit due to higher revenue and lower restructuring charges of $1.1 million.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2021 was $35.3 million, or 21.6% of revenue, compared to gross profit of $33.5 million, or 22.3% of revenue, for the third quarter of 2020. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net revenue year-over-year was primarily due to unfavorable product mix.
Operating income for the third quarter of 2021 was $13.4 million, or 8.2% of revenue, compared to $10.3 million, or 6.8% of revenue, in the comparable period last year. The year-over-year increase of $3.1 million was primarily due to higher revenue and lower restructuring charges. Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2021 was $14.1 million, or 8.6% of revenue, compared to $12.4 million, or 8.2% of revenue, in the comparable period last year.
Interest expense for the third quarter of 2021 was $2.8 million compared to $3.1 million in the comparable period of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was due to lower interest rates and a lower outstanding debt balance.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2021 was $23.9 million, or 14.6% of revenue, compared to $21.6 million, or 14.4% of revenue, for the comparable period in 2020.
During the third quarter of 2021, the net cash provided by operations was $5.5 million compared to $4.9 million during the third quarter of 2020. The higher cash provided by operations year-over-year was primarily due to higher net income and higher contract liabilities, partially offset by higher contract assets and higher accounts receivable.
* The Company defines backlog as potential revenue and is based on customer placed purchase orders and long-term agreements (“LTAs”) with firm fixed price and expected delivery dates of 24 months or less. Backlog as of October 2, 2021 was $835.5 million compared to $807.7 million as of December 31, 2020. Under ASC 606, the Company defines performance obligations as customer placed purchase orders with firm fixed price and firm delivery dates. The remaining performance obligations disclosed under ASC 606 as of October 2, 2021 were $736.0 million compared to $779.7 million as of December 31, 2020.
Business Segment Information
Electronic Systems
Electronic Systems segment net revenue for the quarter ended October 2, 2021 was $104.7 million, compared to $103.5 million for the third quarter of 2020. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the following:
- $1.2 million higher revenue within the Company’s military and space end-use markets due to higher build rates on military fixed-wing aircraft platforms, partially offset by lower build rates on other military and space platforms; and
- $0.2 million higher revenues in the Company’s commercial aerospace end-use markets.
Electronic Systems segment operating income for the quarter ended October 2, 2021 was $15.3 million, or 14.6% of revenue, compared to $14.9 million, or 14.4% of revenue, for the comparable quarter in 2020. The year-over-year increase of $0.5 million was primarily due favorable product mix, partially offset by unfavorable manufacturing volume.
Structural Systems
Structural Systems segment net revenue for the quarter ended October 2, 2021 was $58.5 million, compared to $46.9 million for the third quarter of 2020. The year-over-year increase was due to the following:
- $10.2 million higher revenue within the Company’s commercial aerospace end-use markets due to higher build rates on large aircraft platforms and regional and business aircraft platforms; and
- $1.4 million higher revenue within the Company’s military and space end-use markets due to higher build rates on other military and space platforms, partially offset by lower build rates on military rotary-wing aircraft platforms.
Structural Systems segment operating income for the quarter ended October 2, 2021 was $4.5 million, or 7.6% of revenue, compared to $1.8 million, or 3.8% of revenue, for the comparable quarter in 2020. The year-over-year increase of $2.7 million was primarily due to favorable manufacturing volume, partially offset by unfavorable product mix.
Corporate General and Administrative (“CG&A”) Expenses
CG&A expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $6.4 million, or 3.9% of total Company revenue, compared to $6.4 million, or 4.2% of total Company revenue, for the comparable quarter in the prior year. CG&A expenses were essentially flat.
Conference Call
A teleconference hosted by Stephen G. Oswald, the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Christopher D. Wampler, the Company’s vice president, chief financial officer, controller and treasurer will be held today, November 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) to review these financial results. To participate in the teleconference, please call 844-239-5278 (international 574-990-1017) approximately 10 minutes prior to the conference time. The participant passcode is 4758447. Mr. Oswald and Mr. Wampler will be speaking on behalf of the Company and anticipate the call (including Q&A) to last approximately 45 minutes. This call is also being webcast and can be accessed at the Ducommun website at Ducommun.com.
About Ducommun Incorporated
Ducommun Incorporated delivers value-added innovative manufacturing solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Founded in 1849, the Company specializes in two core areas - Electronic Systems and Structural Systems - to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. For more information, visit Ducommun.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release and any attachments include “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, any statements about the Company’s growth or rate of growth and outlook for the remainder of 2021 and 2022, the Company's ability to increase the utilization of its assets through the use of sale-leaseback transactions, and the recovery of the aerospace industry and air travel in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company generally uses the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “intend,” “continue” and similar expressions in this press release and any attachments to identify forward-looking statements. The Company bases these forward-looking statements on its current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things: whether the anticipated pre-tax restructuring charges will be sufficient to address all anticipated restructuring costs, including related to employee separation, facilities consolidation, inventory write-down and other asset impairments; whether the expected cost savings from the restructuring will ultimately be obtained in the amount and during the period anticipated; whether the restructuring in the affected areas will be sufficient to build a more cost efficient, focused, higher margin enterprise with higher returns for the Company's shareholders; the strength of the real estate market, the duration of any lease entered into as part of any sale-leaseback transaction, the amount of commissions owed to brokers, and applicable tax rates; the impact of the Company’s debt service obligations and restrictive debt covenants; the Company’s end-use markets are cyclical; the Company depends upon a selected base of industries and customers; a significant portion of the Company’s business depends upon U.S. Government defense spending; the Company is subject to extensive regulation and audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency; contracts with some of the Company’s customers contain provisions which give the its customers a variety of rights that are unfavorable to the Company; further consolidation in the aerospace industry could adversely affect the Company’s business and financial results; the Company’s ability to successfully make acquisitions, including its ability to successfully integrate, operate or realize the projected benefits of such businesses; the Company relies on its suppliers to meet the quality and delivery expectations of its customers; the Company uses estimates when bidding on fixed-price contracts which estimates could change and result in adverse effects on its financial results; the impact of existing and future laws and regulations; the impact of existing and future accounting standards and tax rules and regulations; environmental liabilities could adversely affect the Company’s financial results; cyber security attacks, internal system or service failures may adversely impact the Company’s business and operations; the ultimate geographic spread, duration and severity of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the effectiveness of actions taken, or actions that may be taken, by governmental authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should understand that many important factors, including those discussed herein, could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those expressed or suggested in any forward-looking statement. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this news release, November 2, 2021, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available from the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov).
Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information
This release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA (which excludes interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, and Guaymas fire related expenses), non-GAAP operating income and as a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP earnings, and non-GAAP earnings per share. In addition, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year’s presentation.
The Company believes the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provide important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company’s actual and forecasted operating performance, capital resources and cash flow. The non-GAAP financial information presented herein should be considered supplemental to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company discloses different non-GAAP financial measures in order to provide greater transparency and to help the Company’s investors to more meaningfully evaluate and compare Ducommun’s results to its previously reported results. The non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses may not be comparable to similarly titled financial measures used by other companies. We define backlog as potential revenue and is based on customer placed purchase orders and long-term agreements (“LTAs”) with firm fixed price and expected delivery dates of 24 months or less. The majority of the LTAs do not meet the definition of a contract under ASC 606 and thus, the backlog amount disclosed herein is greater than the remaining performance obligations disclosed under ASC 606. Backlog is subject to delivery delays or program cancellations, which are beyond our control. Backlog is affected by timing differences in the placement of customer orders and tends to be concentrated in several programs to a greater extent than our net revenues. Backlog in industrial markets tends to be of a shorter duration and is generally fulfilled within a three month period. As a result of these factors, trends in our overall level of backlog may not be indicative of trends in our future net revenues.
CONTACTS:
Christopher D. Wampler, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Treasurer, 657.335.3665 Chris Witty, Investor Relations, 646.438.9385, cwitty@darrowir.com [Financial Tables Follow]
DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)October 2,
2021December 31,
2020Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,973 $ 56,466 Accounts receivable, net 69,805 58,025 Contract assets 182,759 154,028 Inventories 144,179 129,223 Production cost of contracts 7,630 6,971 Other current assets 7,595 5,571 Total Current Assets 420,941 410,284 Property and equipment, Net 108,973 109,990 Operating lease right-of-use assets 17,052 16,348 Goodwill 170,830 170,830 Intangibles, net 114,984 124,744 Deferred income taxes 33 33 Other assets 4,970 5,118 Total Assets $ 837,783 $ 837,347 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 65,275 $ 63,980 Contract liabilities 23,274 28,264 Accrued and other liabilities 35,294 40,526 Operating lease liabilities 3,365 3,132 Current portion of long-term debt 7,000 7,000 Total Current Liabilities 134,208 142,902 Long-term debt, less current portion 291,038 311,922 Non-current operating lease liabilities 14,801 14,555 Deferred income taxes 18,395 16,992 Other long-term liabilities 20,393 21,642 Total Liabilities 478,835 508,013 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders’ Equity Common stock 119 117 Additional paid-in capital 101,265 97,090 Retained earnings 266,429 241,727 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (8,865 ) (9,600 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 358,948 329,334 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 837,783 $ 837,347 DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended October 2,
2021September 26,
2020October 2,
2021September 26,
2020Net Revenues $ 163,227 $ 150,371 $ 480,570 $ 471,155 Cost of Sales 127,912 116,906 375,373 368,218 Gross Profit 35,315 33,465 105,197 102,937 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 21,952 22,093 68,132 67,253 Restructuring Charges — 1,107 — 1,768 Operating Income 13,363 10,265 37,065 33,916 Interest Expense (2,770 ) (3,101 ) (8,433 ) (11,068 ) Other Income 196 99 196 99 Income Before Taxes 10,789 7,263 28,828 22,947 Income Tax Expense 1,205 762 4,126 3,426 Net Income $ 9,584 $ 6,501 $ 24,702 $ 19,521 Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share $ 0.80 $ 0.56 $ 2.08 $ 1.67 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.78 $ 0.54 $ 2.02 $ 1.64 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Basic 11,920 11,703 11,862 11,660 Diluted 12,242 11,959 12,248 11,886 Gross Profit % 21.6 % 22.3 % 21.9 % 21.8 % SG&A % 13.4 % 14.7 % 14.2 % 14.3 % Operating Income % 8.2 % 6.8 % 7.7 % 7.2 % Net Income % 5.9 % 4.3 % 5.1 % 4.1 % Effective Tax Rate 11.2 % 10.5 % 14.3 % 14.9 % DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
BUSINESS SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended %
ChangeOctober 2,
2021September
26,
2020%
of Net Revenues
2021%
of Net Revenues
2020%
ChangeOctober 2,
2021September
26,
2020%
of Net Revenues
2021%
of Net Revenues
2020Net Revenues Electronic Systems 1.2 % $ 104,721 $ 103,470 64.2 % 68.8 % 4.5 % $ 306,622 $ 293,540 63.8 % 62.3 % Structural Systems 24.7 % 58,506 46,901 35.8 % 31.2 % (2.1 ) % 173,948 177,615 36.2 % 37.7 % Total Net Revenues 8.5 % $ 163,227 $ 150,371 100.0 % 100.0 % 2.0 % $ 480,570 $ 471,155 100.0 % 100.0 % Segment Operating Income Electronic Systems $ 15,319 $ 14,867 14.6 % 14.4 % $ 42,185 $ 40,427 13.8 % 13.8 % Structural Systems 4,457 1,769 7.6 % 3.8 % 15,177 13,373 8.7 % 7.5 % 19,776 16,636 57,362 53,800 Corporate General and Administrative Expenses(1) (6,413 ) (6,371 ) (3.9 ) % (4.2 ) % (20,297 ) (19,884 ) (4.2 ) % (4.2 ) % Total Operating Income $ 13,363 $ 10,265 8.2 % 6.8 % $ 37,065 $ 33,916 7.7 % 7.2 % Adjusted EBITDA Electronic Systems Operating Income $ 15,319 $ 14,867 $ 42,185 $ 40,427 Other Income 196 — 196 — Depreciation and Amortization 3,547 3,492 10,396 10,591 Restructuring Charges — 304 — 332 19,062 18,663 18.2 % 18.0 % 52,777 51,350 17.2 % 17.5 % Structural Systems Operating Income 4,457 1,769 15,177 13,373 Depreciation and Amortization 3,599 3,528 10,540 10,956 Restructuring Charges — 803 — 1,436 Guaymas fire related expenses 704 1,022 1,871 1,022 8,760 7,122 15.0 % 15.2 % 27,588 26,787 15.9 % 15.1 % Corporate General and Administrative Expenses(1) Operating loss (6,413 ) (6,371 ) (20,297 ) (19,884 ) Other Income — 99 — 99 Depreciation and Amortization 58 58 176 194 Stock-Based Compensation Expense 2,407 2,076 8,149 6,605 (3,948 ) (4,138 ) (11,972 ) (12,986 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 23,874 $ 21,647 14.6 % 14.4 % $ 68,393 $ 65,151 14.2 % 13.8 % Capital Expenditures Electronic Systems $ 1,964 $ 586 $ 3,865 $ 3,518 Structural Systems 1,598 1,796 6,154 4,400 Corporate Administration — — — — Total Capital Expenditures $ 3,562 $ 2,382 $ 10,019 $ 7,918 (1) Includes costs not allocated to either the Electronic Systems or Structural Systems operating segments.
DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
GAAP TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended GAAP To Non-GAAP Operating Income October 2,
2021September
26, 2020%
of Net Revenues
2021%
of Net Revenues
2020October 2,
2021September
26, 2020%
of Net Revenues
2021%
of Net Revenues
2020GAAP Operating income $ 13,363 $ 10,265 $ 37,065 $ 33,916 GAAP Operating income - Electronic Systems $ 15,319 $ 14,867 $ 42,185 $ 40,427 Adjustment: Restructuring charges — 304 — 332 Adjusted operating income - Electronic Systems 15,319 15,171 14.6 % 14.7 % 42,185 40,759 13.8 % 13.9 % GAAP Operating income - Structural Systems 4,457 1,769 15,177 13,373 Adjustment: Restructuring charges — 803 — 1,436 Guaymas fire related expenses 704 1,022 1,871 1,022 Adjusted operating income - Structural Systems 5,161 3,594 8.8 % 7.7 % 17,048 15,831 9.8 % 8.9 % GAAP Operating loss - Corporate (6,413 ) (6,371 ) (20,297 ) (19,884 ) Adjusted operating loss - Corporate (6,413 ) (6,371 ) (20,297 ) (19,884 ) Total adjustments 704 2,129 1,871 2,790 Adjusted operating income $ 14,067 $ 12,394 8.6 % 8.2 % $ 38,936 $ 36,706 8.1 % 7.8 % DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
GAAP TO NON-GAAP EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended GAAP To Non-GAAP Earnings October 2,
2021September 26,
2020October 2,
2021September 26,
2020GAAP Net income $ 9,584 $ 6,501 $ 24,702 $ 19,521 Adjustments: Restructuring charges (1) — 930 — 1,485 Guaymas fire related expenses (2) 563 858 1,497 858 Total adjustments 563 1,788 1,497 2,343 Adjusted net income $ 10,147 $ 8,289 $ 26,199 $ 21,864 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended GAAP Earnings Per Share To Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share October 2,
2021September 26,
2020October 2,
2021September 26,
2020GAAP Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) $ 0.78 $ 0.54 $ 2.02 $ 1.64 Adjustments: Restructuring charges (1) — 0.08 — 0.12 Guaymas fire related expenses (2) 0.05 0.07 0.12 0.07 Total adjustments 0.05 0.15 0.12 0.19 Adjusted diluted EPS $ 0.83 $ 0.69 $ 2.14 $ 1.83 Shares used for adjusted diluted EPS 12,242 11,959 12,248 11,886 (1) Includes effective tax rate of 16.0% for 2020 adjustments.
(2) Includes effective tax rate of 20.0% for 2021 adjustments.
DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP BACKLOG* BY REPORTING SEGMENT
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)October 2,
2021December 31,
2020Consolidated Ducommun Military and space $ 497,525 $ 515,396 Commercial aerospace 286,431 268,326 Industrial 51,583 24,019 Total $ 835,539 $ 807,741 Electronic Systems Military and space $ 401,399 $ 389,877 Commercial aerospace 50,559 56,719 Industrial 51,583 24,019 Total $ 503,541 $ 470,615 Structural Systems Military and space $ 96,126 $ 125,519 Commercial aerospace 235,872 211,607 Total $ 331,998 $ 337,126 * The Company defines backlog as potential revenue and is based on customer placed purchase orders and long-term agreements (“LTAs”) with firm fixed price and expected delivery dates of 24 months or less. Backlog as of October 2, 2021 was $835.5 million compared to $807.7 million as of December 31, 2020. Under ASC 606, the Company defines performance obligations as customer placed purchase orders with firm fixed price and firm delivery dates. The remaining performance obligations disclosed under ASC 606 as of October 2, 2021 were $736.0 million compared to $779.7 million as of December 31, 2020.