ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)
In thousands, except per share amounts
Three months ended Fiscal year ended
Oct 30, Oct 31, Oct 30, Oct 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Segment Sales
Avionics & Controls $ 204,222 $ 173,459 $ 672,828 $ 611,467
Sensors & Systems 83,962 89,987 339,732 384,180
Advanced Materials 106,549 140,904 412,878 487,525
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Net Sales 394,733 404,350 1,425,438 1,483,172
Cost of Sales 264,781 263,989 963,589 992,853
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129,952 140,361 461,849 490,319
Expenses
Selling, general and
administrative 65,592 61,200 239,630 239,282
Research, development and
engineering 15,710 18,660 66,270 86,798
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Total Expenses 81,302 79,860 305,900 326,080
Other
Other expense 24 -- 7,970 86
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Total Other 24 -- 7,970 86
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Operating Earnings From
Continuing Operations 48,626 60,501 147,979 164,153
Interest income (685) (1,077) (1,634) (4,374)
Interest expense 7,319 7,405 28,689 29,922
Gain on derivative
financial instruments -- -- -- (1,850)
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Other Expense, Net 6,634 6,328 27,055 23,698
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Income From Continuing
Operations Before Income
Taxes 41,992 54,173 120,924 140,455
Income Tax Expense 4,018 12,582 13,511 26,563
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Income From Continuing
Operations Before Minority
Interest 37,974 41,591 107,413 113,892
Minority Interest (81) (154) (217) (383)
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Income From Continuing
Operations 37,893 41,437 107,196 113,509
Income (Loss) From
Discontinued Operations,
Net of Tax (3,392) 2,445 12,602 7,024
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Net Earnings $ 34,501 $ 43,882 $ 119,798 $ 120,533
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Earnings Per Share - Basic:
Continuing Operations $ 1.27 $ 1.40 $ 3.61 $ 3.85
Discontinued Operations (.11) .08 .42 .23
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Earnings Per Share - Basic $ 1.16 $ 1.48 $ 4.03 $ 4.08
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Earnings Per Share - Diluted:
Continuing Operations $ 1.26 $ 1.38 $ 3.58 $ 3.80
Discontinued Operations (.11) .08 .42 .23
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Earnings Per Share
- Diluted $ 1.15 $ 1.46 $ 4.00 $ 4.03
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Weighted Average Number
of Shares Outstanding
- Basic 29,763 29,635 29,717 29,507
Weighted Average Number
of Shares Outstanding
- Diluted 30,034 29,955 29,951 29,908
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
In thousands Oct 30, Oct 31,
2009 2008
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 176,794 $ 160,645
Accounts receivable, net 270,976 297,506
Inventories 275,282 261,973
Income tax refundable 7,638 5,567
Deferred income tax benefits 31,434 37,702
Prepaid expenses 17,425 13,040
Other current assets 17,048 897
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Total Current Assets 796,597 777,330
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 263,251 204,462
Other Non-Current Assets
Goodwill 736,808 576,861
Intangibles, net 422,082 290,440
Debt issuance costs, net 7,136 7,587
Deferred income tax benefits 79,114 55,821
Other assets 9,259 9,601
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$ 2,314,247 $ 1,922,102
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 82,304 $ 89,807
Accrued liabilities 191,667 210,422
Credit facilities 5,896 5,171
Current maturities of long-term debt 5,409 8,388
Deferred income tax liabilities 7,294 2,889
Federal and foreign income taxes 1,669 4,442
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Total Current Liabilities 294,239 321,119
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 520,158 388,248
Deferred income taxes 130,456 97,830
Pension and post-retirement obligations 94,308 68,966
Other liabilities 19,334 16,801
Minority Interest 2,731 2,797
Shareholders' Equity 1,253,021 1,026,341
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$ 2,314,247 $ 1,922,102
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Esterline Reports FY09 Earnings From Continuing Operations $107.2 Million -- $3.58 per Share -- on $1.43 Billion Sales
Performance Includes an $.08 Fourth Quarter Tax Benefit
| Source: Esterline Technologies
BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - December 10, 2009) - Esterline Corporation, (NYSE : ESL )
(www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving
aerospace/defense markets, today reported fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and
full-year results for the period ended October 30, 2009. Income from
continuing operations for the quarter was $37.9 million, or $1.26 per
diluted share, on sales of $394.7 million. Earnings include year-end tax
adjustments resulting in a benefit of $.08 per share. Year-ago income from
continuing operations was $41.4 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, on
sales of $404.4 million. Including discontinued operations, fourth quarter
fiscal 2009 net earnings were $34.5 million, or $1.15 per share, compared
with $43.9 million, or $1.46 per share, last year.
For the full year, Esterline reported income from continuing operations of
$107.2 million, or $3.58 per diluted share, compared with $113.5 million,
or $3.80 per diluted share last year. Net earnings were $119.8 million, or
$4.00 per share in FY2009, compared with $120.5 million, or $4.03 per share
last year. FY2009 net sales were $1.43 billion compared with $1.48 billion
a year ago.
Brad Lawrence, Esterline CEO, said the company's performance "...exceeded
our expectations due primarily to a strong finish from our Canada-based
avionics operation where R&D investments in the new T-6B military trainer
cockpit and C-130 avionics retrofit programs are beginning to pay off."
Lawrence added that the seamless integration of UK-based Racal Acoustics,
acquired earlier in the year, enabled that operation to "...outperform our
first-year expectations."
He also said that a tight focus on cost control and pricing discipline at
all of our operations "...helped us sustain margins and keep a lid on
expenses during the year."
Gross margins in FY2009 were 32.4% compared with 33.1% last year, and
selling, general and administrative expenses held at $239 million for both
years. FY2009 research, development and engineering expenses (R&D) totaled
$66.3 million, or 4.6% of sales, compared with $86.8 million, or 5.9% of
sales, in FY2008. This continued a trend toward more normalized R&D levels
following several years of significant investments to secure important
positions on a number of new programs. Lawrence added that the company
"...continues to invest in the consolidation of our capabilities to improve
operational efficiencies."
Lawrence said that Esterline's solid balance sheet, ability to generate
cash from operations, and its $1.1 billion backlog "...puts us in a strong
position to benefit as market conditions improve." He also noted that
Esterline's balanced business mix helped dampen the impact of the
commercial air transport and business jet market downturn in FY2009, saying
that Esterline expects these headwinds to lessen in the second half of
FY2010.
FY2010 Outlook
Throughout FY2009, the company generated progressively stronger quarterly
results following a soft first quarter. We expect FY2010 to unfold in a
similar manner. Anticipated lower margin sales mix early in the year,
combined with extended holiday shutdowns and a higher tax rate indicate
similar results to last year's first quarter. We expect to be well
positioned for improved performance in the remainder of the year. FY2010
annual revenue is expected to grow 3% to 5% with fully diluted earnings per
share in the range of $3.20 to $3.45. The effective tax rate for FY2010 is
anticipated to be in the low- to mid-20% range, compared with the 11.2%
rate in FY2009.
Conference Call Information
Esterline will host a conference call to discuss this announcement today at
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). The U.S. dial-in number
is 866.543.6405; outside the U.S., use 617.213.8897. The pass code for the
call is: 94459594.
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