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Trex Company Announces First-Quarter 2011 Sales of $69.0 Million and EPS of $0.30
WINCHESTER, Va., May 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX), the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $69.0 million compared to net sales of $66.3 million for the 2010 first quarter.The Company reported net income of $5.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the 2011 period compared to a net loss of $5.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the 2010 period. The 2011 results reflect a favorable resolution of uncertain tax positions that positively impacted income taxes by $2.6 million. Excluding this adjustment, net income was $2.5 million and earnings per share were $0.15 per diluted share.
"Following our record-setting fourth-quarter sales in 2010, Trex delivered another strong performance," stated Chairman, President and CEO Ronald W. Kaplan "Sales continued at a solid pace and our bottom line benefited substantially from the elimination of the Trex Transcend(R) start-up costs and overall manufacturing efficiency improvements. In fact, our total decking manufacturing yields reached an all-time high in the first quarter, helping us achieve a gross margin of 33.4%.
"In the first quarter, we began shipping our new Transcend tropical decking colors, which offer the beauty of Brazilian hardwood and the same ultra-low-maintenance features of our original Transcend product offering. They've been well received in the market place and will contribute to our growth in the ultra-low maintenance category.
"This morning, we announced our acquisition of Iron Deck Corporation, a manufacturer of steel framing systems. We will make the steel deck framing at our Nevada and Virginia facilities, marketing it under the brand name Trex Elevations(TM). This product extension will enable us to continue gaining market share in the rapidly growing ultra-low-maintenance category while positioning Trex for expansion into the $1.9 billion deck substructure market. The transaction perfectly meets our acquisition criteria regarding consumer needs, strategic fit and shareholder value.
"Based on the market demand we are currently seeing and our strong sales performance in the full early buy season, we expect net sales of approximately $115 million for the second quarter of 2011. This would represent a trailing nine-month growth rate of approximately 11%."
First-Quarter-2011 Conference Call and Webcast Information
Trex will hold a conference call to discuss its first-quarter-2011 results on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the live call by telephone, please dial 706-634-1218 and reference conference ID #60616862. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Trex Company website at www.trex.com. The call will also be simulcast at www.streetevents.com.
For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, the webcast will be available on Trex's website for 30 days. A telephone replay of the call will also be available for seven days, beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, May 2, 2011. To listen to the telephone replay, dial 706-645-9291 and enter conference ID #60616862.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release regarding the Company's expected future performance and condition constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual operating results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include the extent of market acceptance of the Company's products;the costs associated with the development and launch of new products and the market acceptance of such new products;the sensitivity of the Company's business to general economic conditions; the Company's ability to obtain raw materials at acceptable prices; the Company's ability to maintain product quality and product performance at an acceptable cost; the level of expenses associated with product replacement and consumer relations expenses related to product quality; and the highly competitive markets in which the Company operates. The Company's report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2011 discusses some of the important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Trex Company
Trex Company is the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 20 years of product experience. Stocked in more than 5,500 retail locations throughout the world, Trex(R) outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice. For more information, visit trex.com.
| TREX COMPANY, INC. | ||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||
| (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
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2011 |
2010 | |||||
| Net sales | $ | 69,006 | $ | 66,340 | ||
| Cost of sales | 45,977 | 51,126 | ||||
| Gross profit | 23,029 | 15,214 | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 16,657 | 17,053 | ||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 6,372 | (1,839) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | 3,963 | 3,803 | ||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,409 | (5,642) | ||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (2,648) | (134) | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 5,057 | $ | (5,508) | ||
| Basic income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.33 | $ | (0.36) | ||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 15,292,959 | 15,142,665 | ||||
| Diluted income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.30 | $ | (0.36) | ||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 16,823,788 | 15,142,665 | ||||
| TREX COMPANY, INC. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
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| (unaudited) | ||||||||
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31-Mar-11 |
31-Dec-10 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 12,014 | $ | 27,270 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 52,945 | 53,332 | ||||||
| Inventories | 39,606 | 29,021 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,583 | 1,539 | ||||||
| Income taxes receivable | 87 | 70 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 949 | 1,004 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 107,184 | 112,236 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 124,480 | 126,857 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 6,837 | 6,837 | ||||||
| Other assets | 1,578 | 1,885 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 240,079 | $ | 247,815 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 17,232 | $ | 15,107 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 13,400 | 23,479 | ||||||
| Accrued warranty | 6,232 | 7,003 | ||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 84,564 | 590 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 121,428 | 46,179 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 3,791 | 3,614 | ||||||
| Accrued taxes | 319 | 3,126 | ||||||
| Non-current accrued warranty | 6,636 | 7,469 | ||||||
| Debt-related derivatives | - | 312 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | - | 84,193 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 132,174 | 144,893 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 15,554,843 and 15,458,002 |
156 | 155 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 98,646 | 98,905 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | - | (184 | ) | |||||
| Retained earnings | 9,103 | 4,046 | ||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 107,905 | 102,922 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 240,079 | $ | 247,815 | ||||
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 5,057 | $ | (5,508 | ) | |||
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 7,218 | 7,510 | ||||||
| Other non-cash charges, net | 930 | 1,061 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (22,614 | ) | (41,543 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used by operating activities | $ | (9,409 | ) | $ | (38,480 | ) | ||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | $ | (2,248 | ) | $ | (2,659 | ) | ||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | $ | (3,599 | ) | $ | 27,240 | |||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (15,256 | ) | $ | (13,899 | ) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 27,270 | $ | 19,514 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 12,014 | $ | 5,615 | ||||
SOURCE: Trex Company, Inc.
Trex Company, Inc.
James Cline
Chief Financial Officer
540-542-6300
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Harriet Fried, 212-838-3777