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Lennox International Reports Strong Fourth Quarter to Cap Year of Record Profit and Cash Flow
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DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2017
DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 results. All comparisons are against the prior-year period.
For the fourth quarter, revenue was a fourth-quarter record $897 million, up 8%. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue. GAAP operating income was $68 million, up 233%. GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.94, up 276%. On an adjusted basis, total segment profit increased 30% to a fourth-quarter record $105 million, and margin expanded 200 basis points to a fourth-quarter record 11.7%. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations rose 35% to a fourth-quarter record $1.50.
For the full year, revenue was $3.6 billion, up 5%. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue. GAAP operating income was a record $429 million, up 41%. GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations was a record $6.34, up 54%. On an adjusted basis, total segment profit increased 24% to a record $470 million as total segment margin expanded 200 basis points to a record 12.9%. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year rose 35% to a record $6.95.
"2016 was a year of record margin, profit, and cash flow for the company," said Chairman and CEO Todd Bluedorn. "All three of our businesses were up in 2016, and Residential and Commercial set new highs for sales, margin, and profit. In Refrigeration, profit rose 30% as margin expanded 210 basis points to 9.5%. The company generated a record $355 million in cash from operations for the year, and we continued to make investments for the future growth and profitability of the company, as well as raise the dividend and repurchase company stock.
"In the fourth quarter, our Residential and Commercial businesses set new fourth-quarter records for revenue, margin, and profit. In Residential, revenue was up 10%, and profit rose 43% as segment margin expanded 400 basis points to 17.2%. In Commercial, revenue grew 7%, and profit rose 11% as segment margin expanded 60 basis points to 15.9%. Refrigeration revenue and profit were up 1% on flat segment margin of 8.8% in the quarter.
"Looking ahead at 2017 overall, Lennox International is well-positioned for another year of strong growth and profitability. The company reiterates its guidance for revenue growth of 3-7% and EPS from continuing operations of $7.55-$8.15. With a strong balance sheet and cash generation, the company will continue to invest in the business to drive growth and profitability, as well as repurchase company stock, with $250 million planned for 2017."
FOURTH QUARTER 2016 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue: Revenue for the fourth quarter was $897 million, up 8%. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue. Volume and price/mix were up from the fourth quarter a year ago.
Gross Profit: Gross profit in the fourth quarter was $268 million, up 18%. Gross margin was 29.8%, up 250 basis points. Gross profit was positively impacted by higher volume, favorable price/mix, and lower material and other product costs, with a partial offset from investments in distribution expansion.
Income from Continuing Operations: On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter income from continuing operations was $40.7 million, or $0.94 diluted earnings per share, compared to $11.2 million, or $0.25 diluted earnings per share, in the prior-year quarter. The fourth quarter of 2016 included a previously announced $20.5 million after-tax charge for a one-time, lump-sum pension buyout program to certain vested participants. The fourth quarter of 2015 included $32.6 million of after-tax impairment charges related to the company's Kysor/Warren refrigerated display case business.
For the fourth quarter of 2016, adjusted income from continuing operations was $65.2 million, or $1.50 diluted earnings per share, compared to $50.3 million, or $1.11 diluted earnings per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2016 excludes net after-tax charges of $24.5 million, including: $20.5 million for the pension buyout program, $2.6 million for asbestos-related litigation, and $1.4 million in special legal contingency charges.
FULL YEAR 2016 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue: For the full year, revenue was $3.6 billion, up 5%. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue. Volume was up, and price/mix was neutral from the prior year.
Gross Profit: Gross profit for the full year was $1.08 billion, up 14%. Gross margin was 29.6%, up 230 basis points. Gross profit was positively impacted by higher volume, favorable price, lower material costs, and higher productivity, with partial offsets from unfavorable mix, negative foreign exchange, and investments in distribution expansion.
Income from Continuing Operations: On a GAAP basis, income from continuing operations for 2016 was $279 million, or $6.34 diluted earnings per share, compared to $187 million, or $4.11 diluted earnings per share, in the prior year. The year 2016 included a previously announced $20.5 million after-tax charge for a one-time, lump-sum pension buyout program to certain vested participants. The year 2015 included $32.6 million after-tax of impairment charges related to the company's Kysor/Warren refrigerated display case business.
Adjusted income from continuing operations for 2016 was $306 million, or $6.95 diluted earnings per share, compared to $234 million, or $5.14 diluted earnings per share, in the prior year. Adjusted income from continuing operations for 2016 excludes net after-tax charges of $27.0 million: $20.5 million for the pension buyout program, $4.1 million for asbestos-related litigation, $1.8 million in special legal contingency charges, $1.4 million for environmental liabilities, a net total of $1.5 million for other charges, and a gain of $2.3 million for the net change in unrealized gains on unsettled futures contracts.
Free Cash Flow and Total Debt: For the full year, cash from operations was a record $355 million compared to $331 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures were $84 million compared to $70 million in the prior year. Free cash flow was a record at approximately $270 million for the full year compared to $261 million in the prior year. In 2016, the company repatriated approximately $50 million of cash resulting from tax-planning initiatives and made a $50 million discretionary pension contribution, which lowered cash from operations and free cash flow as reported for the year by that amount. In 2016, the company paid $69 million in dividends and repurchased $300 million of company stock. Total debt at the end of 2016 was $868 million. Total cash and cash equivalents were $50 million at the end of the year.
BUSINESS SEGMENT FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Residential Heating and Cooling
- 4Q16 revenue a fourth-quarter record $476 million, up 10%; neutral foreign exchange
- 4Q16 segment profit a fourth-quarter record $82 million, up 43%
- 4Q16 segment profit margin a fourth-quarter record 17.2%, up 400 basis points
- 2016 revenue a record $2,001 million, up 7%; neutral foreign exchange
- 2016 segment profit a record $349 million, up 25%
- 2016 segment profit margin a record 17.4%, up 250 basis points
Fourth-quarter results were positively impacted by higher volume, favorable price/mix, higher productivity, and lower material and other product costs, with partial offsets from investments in distribution expansion, information technology and research and development. Full-year results were positively impacted by higher volume, favorable price, higher productivity, and lower material and other product costs, with partial offsets from unfavorable mix, negative foreign exchange, higher SG&A, and investments in distribution expansion, information technology and research and development.
Commercial Heating and Cooling
- 4Q16 revenue a fourth-quarter record $243 million, up 7%; neutral foreign exchange
- 4Q16 segment profit a fourth-quarter record $39 million, up 11%
- 4Q16 segment profit margin a fourth-quarter record 15.9%, up 60 basis points
- 2016 revenue a record $918 million, up 3%; up 4% at constant currency
- 2016 segment profit a record $149 million, up 14%
- 2016 segment profit margin a record 16.3%, up 160 basis points
Fourth-quarter results were positively impacted by higher volume, lower material costs, and favorable foreign exchange, with partial offsets from higher SG&A, investments in distribution expansion and other product costs. Full-year results were positively impacted by higher volume, favorable price/mix, lower material costs, and lower freight expenses, with partial offsets from factory productivity and other product costs, higher SG&A, and investments in the commercial service business.
Refrigeration
- 4Q16 revenue of $178 million, up 1%; flat at constant currency
- 4Q16 segment profit of $16 million, up 1%
- 4Q16 segment profit margin of 8.8%, flat
- 2016 revenue of $723 million, up 1%; up 2% at constant currency
- 2016 segment profit of $69 million, up 30%
- 2016 segment profit margin of 9.5%, up 210 basis points
Fourth-quarter results were positively impacted by lower material and other product costs, with offsets from higher SG&A and the timing of national account revenue and factory loading of our Kysor/Warren business. Full-year results were positively impacted by higher volume, lower material costs, and lower factory costs and higher productivity, with partial offsets from unfavorable price/mix, negative foreign exchange, and higher SG&A expenses.
2017 FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK
The company reiterates all of its guidance points for 2017.
- Revenue growth of 3-7%, with a minimal impact from foreign exchange
- GAAP and adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $7.55-$8.15
- Corporate expenses of approximately $85 million
- An effective tax rate of approximately 32% on a full-year basis
- Capital expenditures of approximately $100 million
- Stock repurchases of $250 million in 2017
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
A conference call to discuss the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 results will be held this morning at 8:30 a.m. Central time. To listen, call the conference call line at 612-234-9960 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and use reservation number 415379. The conference call also will be webcast on Lennox International's web site at www.lennoxinternational.com. A replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. Central time on February 7 through February 21, 2017, by dialing 800-475-6701 (U.S.) or 320-365-3844 (international) and using access code 415379. The call also will be archived on the company's web site.
About Lennox International
Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets. Lennox International stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol "LII". Additional information on Lennox International is available at www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Steve Harrison, Vice President, Investor Relations, at 972-497-6670.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding the 2017 full-year outlook and expected financial results for 2017, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available as well as management's assumptions and beliefs today. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on them. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements include, but are not limited to: the impact of higher raw material prices, LII's ability to implement price increases for its products and services, economic conditions in our markets, regulatory changes, the impact of unfavorable weather, and a decline in new construction activity and related demand for products and services. For information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, see LII's publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. LII disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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| (Amounts in millions, except per share data) | For the Three Months Ended | | For the Years Ended | ||||||||||||
| | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2015 | ||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 897.3 | | | $ | 834.1 | | | $ | 3,641.6 | | | $ | 3,467.4 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 629.7 | | | 606.5 | | | 2,565.1 | | | 2,520.0 | | ||||
| Gross profit | 267.6 | | | 227.6 | | | 1,076.5 | | | 947.4 | | ||||
| Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 164.9 | | | 150.6 | | | 621.0 | | | 580.5 | | ||||
| Losses and other expenses, net | 5.8 | | | 6.8 | | | 11.3 | | | 21.7 | | ||||
| Restructuring charges | 0.7 | | | 1.4 | | | 1.8 | | | 3.2 | | ||||
| Goodwill impairment | — | | | 5.5 | | | — | | | 5.5 | | ||||
| Asset impairment | — | | | 44.5 | | | — | | | 44.5 | | ||||
| Pension settlement | 31.4 | | | — | | | 31.4 | | | — | | ||||
| Income from equity method investments | (3.2) | | | (1.6) | | | (18.4) | | | (13.4) | | ||||
| Operating income | 68.0 | | | 20.4 | | | 429.4 Werbung Mehr Nachrichten zur Lennox International Inc Aktie kostenlos abonnieren
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