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Trex Company Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TWP), manufacturer of Trex(R) decking and railing, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006.
Net sales for the third quarter of 2006 totaled $78.1 million, compared to net sales of $77.4 million for the third quarter of 2005. The Company reported net income for the 2006 third quarter of $4.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the 2005 third quarter.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, Trex Company reported net sales of $304.8 million, compared to net sales of $250.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Net income for the 2006 nine-month period totaled $15.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $12.6 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the 2005 nine-month period.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony J. Cavanna commented, "In an increasingly difficult market environment, Trex's revenue rose 1% in the third quarter as favorable pricing trends offset slowing sales. For the first nine months of 2006, our revenue increased 22%, reflecting strong demand for Trex composite decking and, based on preliminary data, share gain in both the professional and retail channels. During the quarter, we maintained our focus on product quality and continued to produce to our higher standards even though, in the short term, these initiatives have negatively impacted labor costs and production yields.
"The fourth quarter is always a slower period for our industry, and Trex typically reports a loss due to the highly seasonal nature of deck installations. We expect these trends to be even more pronounced than usual in 2006, as distributors and dealers reduce their overall inventories in response to current market conditions. In anticipation of this slowdown, we plan to temporarily shut down certain manufacturing lines.
"As a result of these factors, we are revising our financial guidance for 2006, and now expect full-year net sales of approximately $320 to $330 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.35 to $0.45. This compares to net sales of $294.1 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.17 in 2005."
Mr. Cavanna continued, "We believe Trex is well-positioned for 2007 due to the many meaningful new product, manufacturing efficiency and cost savings initiatives we now have underway. As part of our effort to offer compelling products that satisfy all segments of the market, we are adding Trex Contours(TM) to our decking line. Featuring a bold new grain pattern and structured profile that can be manufactured at a lower cost while offering the same trusted Trex(R) quality, Trex Contours(TM) will represent an exceptional value to consumers.
"Another contributor to growth is our improved Trex Brasilia(R), our top-of-the-line decking, which will feature a trimmer profile and improved 'streaking' to enhance its tropical hardwoods look. Responding to demand from contractors, we will also add 4 x 4 hollow post sleeves and boxed railing kits to our product line-up, both of which will facilitate the installation of Trex(R) products.
"In addition, we will begin a regional roll-out of Trex Seclusions(TM), the new privacy fencing system that we have been testing in 2006 with great success. Contractors and consumers have been extremely enthusiastic about not only the product's aesthetics, but also its functionality and ease of installation.
"On the cost side, we have a wide array of manufacturing and R&D initiatives underway that we also expect to positively impact the Company's 2007 results, particularly in the second-half of the year. These include investments in the handling and processing of raw materials that will provide more control over plastic streams and improve production yields. We are also making investments in several other manufacturing processes that will result in significant cost savings."
"Product innovation and leadership in low cost have always been vital to Trex's long-term success," Mr. Cavanna concluded, "and we are especially excited about our expanded decking, railing and fencing offerings. Combined with the manufacturing efficiency initiatives we have underway, we expect these to make 2007 a successful year for Trex. We estimate that revenue will be in the range of $370 to $390 million and earnings per share in the range of $1.05 to $1.25."
Trex will hold a conference call to discuss its 2006 third-quarter results on Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call will be available to all investors at 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, an audio replay of the call will be available on these websites for 30 days. A telephone replay of the call will also be available through November 8, 2006. To listen to the telephone replay, dial 706-645-9291 and enter conference ID #8803622.
About Trex Company
Trex Company is the nation's largest manufacturer of composite decking and railing, with over 14 years of product experience. Products are marketed under the brand name Trex(R). Made from a unique formulation of reclaimed wood and plastic, combined through a proprietary process, Trex decking and railing offer significant design flexibility with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood. For more information, visit the Company's website, www.trex.com. Trex(R), Trex Contours(TM), Trex Seclusions(TM) and Trex Brasilia(R) are trademarks of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Va.
The statements in this press release regarding the Company's expected sales performance and operating results, its projections of net sales, net income, earnings per share and costs, its anticipated financial condition and its business strategy 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 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 increase production levels to meet increasing demand for its products, 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 16, 2006 and its subsequent filings on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of 2006 discuss 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.
TREX COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2005 2006 2005 2006
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Net sales $77,371 $78,098 $250,140 $304,849
Cost of sales 53,035 55,277 169,595 221,404
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Gross profit 24,336 22,821 80,545 83,445
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 16,967 15,460 61,515 56,661
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Income from operations 7,369 7,361 19,030 26,784
Interest expense, net 313 133 1,682 2,163
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Income before income
taxes 7,056 7,228 17,348 24,621
Income taxes 1,891 2,668 4,793 8,766
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Net income $5,165 $4,560 $12,555 $15,855
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Diluted earnings per
common share $0.35 $0.31 $0.84 $1.06
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Diluted weighted
average shares
outstanding 14,847,519 14,921,151 14,881,423 14,908,475
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TREX COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
31-Dec-05 30-Sep-06
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ASSETS (unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,931 $2,235
Accounts receivable, net 12,364 23,156
Inventories 56,726 77,970
Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,750 3,431
Income taxes receivable 8,297 75
Deferred income taxes 1,711 2,543
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Total current assets 84,779 109,410
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Property, plant and equipment, net 191,210 190,628
Goodwill 6,837 6,837
Debt-related derivatives 292 362
Other assets 3,151 3,185
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Total assets $286,269 $310,422
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $31,919 $45,506
Line of credit 4,070 3,200
Current portion long-term debt 9,031 9,093
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Total current liabilities 45,020 57,799
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Deferred income taxes 15,158 17,697
Debt-related derivatives 1,053 799
Long-term debt, net of current portion 60,505 51,676
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Total liabilities 121,736 127,971
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000,000
shares authorized; none issued and
outstanding -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 40,000,000
shares authorized; 14,889,674 and 14,981,572
shares issued and outstanding at December
31, 2005 and September 30, 2006. 149 150
Additional paid-in capital 61,901 62,696
Deferred compensation (1,076) --
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (481) (289)
Retained earnings 104,040 119,894
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Total stockholders' equity 164,533 182,451
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $286,269 $310,422
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TREX COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2005 2006
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $12,555 $15,855
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 11,280 15,086
Other non-cash charges 4,419 3,683
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (2,414) (9,908)
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Net cash provided by operating activities $25,840 $24,716
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES ($26,679) ($14,725)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES ($8,381) ($9,687)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents $(9,220) $304
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period $23,925 $1,931
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $14,705 $2,235
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CONTACT: Trex Company, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Fletcher, 540-542-6300
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Assoc.
Harriet Fried, 212-838-3777
SOURCE: Trex Company, Inc.