O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results


  • 20% increase in second quarter diluted earnings per share to $1.15
  • Second quarter comparable store sales increase of 2.5%
  • Operating margin for the second quarter increases 56 bps to 15.6%

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company" or "O'Reilly") (Nasdaq:ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenues and earnings for its second quarter ended June 30, 2012.

2nd Quarter Financial Results

Sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, increased $84 million, or 6%, to $1.56 billion from $1.48 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the second quarter increased to $780 million (or 49.9% of sales) from $719 million (or 48.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 9%. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") for the second quarter, increased to $536 million (or 34.3% of sales) from $496 million (or 33.5% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 8%. Operating income for the second quarter, increased to $244 million (or 15.6% of sales) from $222 million (or 15.0% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 10%.

Net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, increased $12 million, or 9%, to $146 million (or 9.3% of sales) from $134 million (or 9.0% of sales) for the same period one year ago. Diluted earnings per common share for the second quarter increased 20% to $1.15 on 127 million shares versus $0.96 for the same period one year ago on 140 million shares.

"We are pleased to report solid second quarter results, highlighted by a 20% increase in diluted earnings per share, which was driven by a 56 basis point increase in operating margin," stated Greg Henslee, O'Reilly's CEO and Co-President. "Despite the challenging environment during the quarter, our continued commitment to providing industry-leading customer service allowed us to profitably grow sales with a comparable store sales increase of 2.5%, while also increasing our gross profit by 132 basis points. I would like to thank our over 52,000 Team Members for their continued dedication and hard work - your commitment to providing the highest level of customer service in the industry remains the key to our current and long-term success."

Year-to-Date Financial Results

Sales for the first six months of 2012 increased $230 million, or 8%, to $3.09 billion from $2.86 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the first six months of 2012 increased to $1.54 billion (or 49.9% of sales) from $1.39 billion (or 48.5% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 11%. SG&A for the first six months of 2012 increased to $1.05 billion (or 34.0% of sales) from $970 million (or 33.9% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 8%. Operating income for the first six months of 2012 increased to $491 million (or 15.9% of sales) from $419 million (or 14.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 17%.

Net income for the first six months of 2012 increased $57 million, or 24%, to $294 million (or 9.5% of sales) from $236 million (or 8.3% of sales) for the same period one year ago. Diluted earnings per common share for the first six months of 2012 increased 37% to $2.29 on 128 million shares versus $1.67 for the same period one year ago on 141 million shares.

As previously announced, the Company's results for the first six months of 2011 included one-time charges associated with the financing transactions the Company completed in January of 2011. The one-time charges included a non-cash charge to write off the balance of debt issuance costs related to the Company's previous credit facility in the amount of $22 million ($13 million, net of tax) and a charge related to the termination of the Company's interest rate swap agreements in the amount of $4 million ($3 million, net of tax). The charges related to the Company's financing transactions were included in "Other income (expense)" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The results discussed in the paragraph below are adjusted for these nonrecurring items for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and are reconciled in the table accompanying this release. 

Adjusted net income for the first six months of 2012 increased $41 million, or 16%, to $294 million (or 9.5% of sales) from $252 million (or 8.8% of sales) for the same period one year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per common share for the first six months of 2012 increased 29% to $2.29 from $1.78 for the same period one year ago.

Mr. Henslee commented, "We continue to make significant progress on our initiative to operate the business with less working capital – highlighting our progress is an increase in year-to-date free cash flow of 31% to $540 million, and we have used this free cash to directly return value to our shareholders through our share repurchase program. We have repurchased $861 million of our stock this year and, since the inception of the program last year, we have repurchased over $1.8 billion of our stock." 

Mr. Henslee continued, "We believe the key drivers for demand in our industry remain intact, however, more importantly, we remain dedicated to executing our proven dual market strategy and providing the highest level of customer service in the industry. Our unwavering commitment to both our do-it-yourself and professional service provider customers, supported by our robust distribution infrastructure, unsurpassed parts availability and highly trained and knowledgeable parts professionals, is the key to our continued future, profitable growth."

O'Reilly's COO and Co-President, Ted Wise, commented, "We currently operate 3,859 stores, after opening 50 new stores during the quarter, keeping us on track to open 180 net, new stores during 2012. July marks the fourth anniversary of our acquisition of CSK Auto Inc. and we continue to build strong relationships with our professional service provider customers, as well as increase O'Reilly brand recognition, in these acquired markets. We remain focused on growing our retail market share and thus far this year, we have relocated 17 stores and renovated 34 stores to improve both our retail image and ensure the best customer experience possible. Our continued growth and success is the direct result of our Team Members' commitment to providing excellent customer service every day and I want to thank each of you for your dedication and hard work."

Share Repurchase Program

As previously announced, on June 1, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a resolution to increase the authorization under the Company's share repurchase program by an additional $500 million, raising the cumulative authorization under the share repurchase program to $2 billion. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, the Company repurchased 4.5 million shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $97.47 for a total investment of $440 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company repurchased 6.3 million shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $94.52 for a total investment of $594 million. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter and through the date of this release, the Company repurchased an additional 3.1 million shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $85.48 for a total investment of $267 million. The Company has repurchased a total of 25.3 million shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program since the inception of the program in January of 2011 through the date of this release, at an average price of $72.67, for a total investment of $1.84 billion. As of the date of this release, the Company had approximately $163 million remaining under its share repurchase program.

2nd Quarter and Year-to-Date Comparable Store Sales Results

Comparable store sales are calculated based on the change in sales for stores open at least one year and exclude sales of specialty machinery, sales to independent parts stores and sales to team members. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, versus 4.4% for the same period one year ago. Comparable store sales increased 4.9% for the first six months of 2012, versus 5.0% for the same period one year ago.

3rd Quarter and Updated Full-Year 2012 Guidance

The table below outlines the Company's guidance for selected third quarter and updated full-year 2012 financial data:

       
  Three Months Ending   Year Ending
  September 30, 2012   December 31, 2012
Comparable store sales 1% to 3%   3% to 5%
Total revenue     $6.15 billion to $6.25 billion
Gross profit margin     49.4% to 49.8%
Operating margin     15.4% to 15.9%
Diluted earnings per share (1) $1.25 to $1.29   $4.56 to $4.66
Capital expenditures     $315 million to $345 million
Free cash flow (2)     $725 million to $775 million
(1) Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution, used in the denominator of this calculation, includes
share repurchases made by the Company through the date of this release.
(2) Calculated as net cash flows provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for the period.

Non-GAAP Information

This release contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These items include adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per common share, free cash flow, and rent-adjusted debt to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and rent ("EBITDAR"). The Company does not, nor does it suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial information. The Company believes that the presentation of financial results and estimates excluding the impact of the former CSK Auto Corporation ("CSK") officer clawback, the non-cash charge to write off the balance of debt issuance costs, the charge related to the termination of interest rate swap agreements, the nonrecurring, non-operating gain related to the settlement of a note receivable acquired in the acquisition of CSK, the charges related to the legacy CSK DOJ investigation, as well as the presentation of adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDAR and free cash flow, provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operations. The Company excludes these items in judging its performance and believes this non-GAAP information is useful to investors as well. The Company has included a reconciliation of this additional information to the most comparable GAAP measure in the tables accompanying this release.

Earnings Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. central time to discuss its results as well as future expectations. Investors may listen to the conference call live on the Company's website at www.oreillyauto.com by clicking on "Investor Relations" and then "News Room". Interested analysts are invited to join the call. The dial-in number for the call is (706) 679-5789; the conference call identification number is 93846243. A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website following the conference call.

About O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional service provider markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 3,859 stores in 39 states as of June 30, 2012.

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Forward-Looking Statements

The Company claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project," "will" or similar words. In addition, statements contained within this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, such as statements discussing among other things, expected growth, store development, integration and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues and future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events and results. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, competition, product demand, the market for auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels, governmental regulations, the Company's increased debt levels, credit ratings on the Company's public debt, the Company's ability to hire and retain qualified employees, risks associated with the performance of acquired businesses such as CSK, weather, terrorist activities, war and the threat of war. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or implied in these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, for additional factors that could materially affect the Company's financial performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
       
       
  June 30, 2012 June 30, 2011 December 31, 2011
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Note)
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 367,717  $ 268,792  $ 361,552
Accounts receivable, net 151,936 136,184 135,149
Amounts receivable from vendors 61,709 67,807 68,604
Inventory 2,145,339 2,035,282 1,985,748
Deferred income taxes  -- 16,238  --
Other current assets 37,291 29,881 56,557
Total current assets 2,763,992 2,554,184 2,607,610
       
Property and equipment, at cost 3,166,389 2,860,595 3,026,996
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,013,604 852,001 933,229
Net property and equipment 2,152,785 2,008,594 2,093,767
       
Notes receivable, less current portion 7,404 13,292 10,889
Goodwill 744,131 744,028 743,907
Other assets, net 41,780 45,804 44,328
Total assets  $ 5,710,092  $ 5,365,902  $ 5,500,501
       
Liabilities and shareholders' equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable 1,699,817 1,115,252 1,279,294
Self-insurance reserves 55,895 52,367 53,155
Accrued payroll 56,191 47,893 52,465
Accrued benefits and withholdings 41,332 35,720 41,512
Deferred income taxes 1,516  -- 1,990
Income taxes payable  -- 25,432  --
Other current liabilities 157,625 180,574 150,932
Current portion of long-term debt 522 1,005 662
Total current liabilities 2,012,898 1,458,243 1,580,010
       
Long-term debt, less current portion 796,884 497,547 796,912
Deferred income taxes 93,713 73,701 88,864
Other liabilities 193,945 183,026 189,864
       
Shareholders' equity:      
Common stock, $0.01 par value:      
Authorized shares – 245,000,000      
Issued and outstanding shares –       
122,014,308 as of June 30, 2012;      
135,955,214 as of June 30, 2011; and      
127,179,792 as of December 31, 2011 1,220 1,360 1,272
Additional paid-in capital 1,122,014 1,135,735 1,110,105
Retained earnings 1,489,418 2,016,290 1,733,474
Total shareholders' equity 2,612,652 3,153,385 2,844,851
       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 5,710,092 5,365,902 5,500,501
       
Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2011, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include
all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United Sates for complete financials.
         
         
         
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 (In thousands, except per share data)
         
         
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
  June 30, June 30,
  2012 2011 2012 2011
Sales  $ 1,562,849  $ 1,479,318  $ 3,092,241  $ 2,862,056
Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and distribution expenses 782,988 760,657 1,550,700 1,473,614
Gross profit 779,861 718,661 1,541,541 1,388,442
         
Selling, general and administrative expenses 536,258 496,293 1,050,437 969,637
Operating income 243,603 222,368 491,104 418,805
         
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense (9,140) (6,257) (18,271) (11,494)
Interest income 658 562 1,285 1,104
Write-off of asset-based revolving credit facility debt issuance costs  --  --  -- (21,626)
Termination of interest rate swap agreements  --  --  -- (4,237)
Other, net (51) 309 744 604
Total other expense (8,533) (5,386) (16,242) (35,649)
         
Income before income taxes 235,070 216,982 474,862 383,156
         
Provision for income taxes 88,950 83,210 181,250 146,910
Net income  $ 146,120  $ 133,772  $ 293,612  $ 236,246
         
Earnings per share-basic:        
Earnings per share  $ 1.17  $ 0.97  $ 2.33  $ 1.70
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic 124,870 137,399 125,920 138,982
         
Earnings per share-assuming dilution:        
Earnings per share  $ 1.15  $ 0.96  $ 2.29  $ 1.67
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution 127,188 139,716 128,261 141,289
     
     
     
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 (In thousands)
     
     
  For the Six Months Ended
  June 30,
  2012 2011
    (Note)
Operating activities:    
Net income  $ 293,612  $ 236,246
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash    
 provided by operating activities:    
 Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles 88,230 80,114
 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 837 692
 Write-off of asset-based revolving credit facility debt issuance costs  -- 21,626
 Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised (23,692) (7,381)
 Deferred income taxes 4,375 20,729
 Share-based compensation programs 10,891 10,533
 Other 4,075 5,439
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
 Accounts receivable (20,802) (19,835)
 Inventory (159,591) (11,793)
 Accounts payable 420,554 219,546
 Income taxes payable 47,159 27,987
 Other 25,810 (22,435)
 Net cash provided by operating activities 691,458 561,468
     
Investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (151,327) (150,649)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,071 621
Payments received on notes receivable 2,100 3,022
Other  -- 226
 Net cash used in investing activities (147,156) (146,780)
     
Financing activities:    
Proceeds from borrowings on asset-based revolving credit facility  -- 42,400
Payments on asset-based revolving credit facility  -- (398,400)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt  -- 496,485
Payment of debt issuance costs  -- (7,385)
Principal payments on debt and capital leases (367) (794)
Repurchases of common stock (594,450) (338,030)
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised 23,692 7,381
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 32,988 22,726
 Net cash used in financing activities (538,137) (175,617)
     
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,165 239,071
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 361,552 29,721
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $ 367,717  $ 268,792
     
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    
Income taxes paid 125,575 92,781
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest 17,718 1,449

Note:  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
   
             
             
             
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 (Unaudited)
             
             
  Twelve Months Ended        
  June 30,        
(In thousands, except adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDAR ratio) 2012 2011        
GAAP debt  $ 797,406  $ 498,552        
Add: Letters of credit 57,773 74,321        
Discount on senior notes 3,483 3,353        
Rent times six 1,413,048 1,374,390        
Non-GAAP adjusted debt  $ 2,271,710  $ 1,950,616        
             
GAAP net income  $ 565,039  $ 458,548        
Former CSK officer clawback, net of tax (1,741)  --        
Write-off of asset-based revolving credit facility debt issuance costs, net of tax  -- 13,335        
Termination of interest rate swap agreements, net of tax  -- 2,613        
Gain on settlement of note receivable, net of tax  -- (7,215)        
Legacy CSK DOJ investigation charge  -- 5,900        
Non-GAAP adjusted net income 563,298 473,181        
Add: Interest expense 34,942 28,742        
Taxes, net of impact of former CSK officer clawback, debt issuance costs write-off,
swap agreements termination and gain on settlement of note receivable
341,383 289,551        
Adjusted EBIT 939,623 791,474        
             
Add: Depreciation and amortization 173,996 161,619        
Rent expense 235,508 229,065        
Share-based compensation expense 20,937 19,068        
Adjusted EBITDAR  $ 1,370,064  $ 1,201,226        
             
Adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDAR  1.66 1.62        
             
             
             
  June 30,        
  2012 2011        
Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:            
Inventory turnover (1) 1.5 1.4        
Inventory turnover, net of payables (2) 4.8 2.8        
Average inventory per store (in thousands) (3)  $ 556  $ 557        
Accounts payable to inventory (4) 79.2% 54.8%        
Debt-to-capital (5) 23.4% 13.7%        
Return on equity (6) 20.2% 15.0%        
Return on assets (7) 10.1% 9.2%        
             
             
             
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended    
  June 30, June 30,    
  2012 2011 2012 2011    
Selected Financial Information (in thousands):            
Capital expenditures  $ 75,870  $ 56,245  $ 151,327  $ 150,649    
Free cash flow (8)  $ 201,060  $ 211,110  $ 540,131  $ 410,819    
Depreciation and amortization   $ 44,397  $ 41,323  $ 88,230  $ 80,114    
Interest expense  $ 9,140  $ 6,257  $ 18,271  $ 11,494    
Lease and rental expense  $ 60,065  $ 57,152  $ 118,924  $ 114,313    
             
             
             
Store and Team Member Information:            
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
  June 30, June 30, June 30,  
  2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
Beginning store count 3,809 3,613 3,740 3,570 3,657 3,492
New stores opened 50 44 123 99 207 182
Stores closed  --  -- (4) (12) (5) (17)
Ending store count 3,859 3,657 3,859 3,657 3,859 3,657
             
             
  Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended    
  June 30, June 30,    
  2012 2011 2012 2011    
Total employment 52,254 49,229 52,254 49,229    
Square footage (in thousands)  27,421 25,950 27,421 25,950    
Sales per weighted-average square foot (9)  $ 56.82  $ 56.82  $ 223.45  $ 218.86    
Sales per weighted-average store (in thousands) (10)  $ 404  $ 403  $ 1,586  $ 1,551    
             
             
(1) Calculated as cost of sales for the last 12 months divided by average inventory. Average inventory is calculated as the average of inventory for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(2) Calculated as cost of sales for the last 12 months divided by average net inventory. Average net inventory is calculated as the average of inventory less accounts payable for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(3) Calculated as total inventory divided by store count at end of the reported period.
(4) Calculated as accounts payable divided by inventory.
(5) Calculated as the sum of long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt, divided by the sum of long-term debt, current portion of long-term debt and total shareholders' equity.
(6) Calculated as the last 12 months adjusted net income, adjusted to exclude the impact of the previously disclosed benefit related to the former CSK officer clawback in the amount of $3 million ($2 million, net of tax), charges to write off the balance of debt issuance costs related to the Company's previous credit facility in the amount of $22 million ($13 million, net of tax), termination of the Company's interest rate swap agreements in the amount of $4 million ($3 million, net of tax), nonrecurring, non-operating gain related to the settlement of a CSK note receivable in the amount of $12 million ($7 million, net of tax) and charges related to the CSK DOJ investigation in the amount of $6 million, divided by average shareholders' equity. Average shareholders' equity is calculated as the average of shareholders' equity for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(7) Calculated as the last 12 months adjusted net income, adjusted for the items discussed in footnote (6), divided by average total assets. Average total assets are calculated as the average total assets for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(8) Calculated as net cash flows provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for the period.
(9) Calculated as total sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average square feet. Weighted-average sales per square foot are weighted to consider the approximate dates of store openings or expansions.
(10) Calculated as total sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average stores. Weighted-average sales per store are weighted to consider the approximate dates of store openings or expansions.
     
     
     
     
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
     
     
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
(In thousands, except per share data) 2012 2011
GAAP net income  $ 293,612  $ 236,246
Write-off of asset-based revolving credit facility debt issuance costs, net of tax  -- 13,335
Termination of interest rate swap agreements, net of tax  -- 2,613
Non-GAAP adjusted net income  $ 293,612  $ 252,194
     
GAAP diluted earnings per share  $ 2.29  $ 1.67
Write-off of asset-based revolving credit facility debt issuance costs, net of tax -- 0.09
Termination of interest rate swap agreements, net of tax -- 0.02
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share  $ 2.29  $ 1.78
     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution 128,261 141,289


            

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