SOURCE:
Escalade, Inc.
2008-08-01 10:15:00
Escalade Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
EVANSVILLE, IN–(EMWNews – August 1, 2008) – Escalade, Incorporated (
announced that revenue for the second quarter of 2008 dropped 9% to $45.8
million, compared to $50.5 million in the prior year. A net loss of $0.7
million, or $0.06 per share, was recorded for the second quarter, compared
to net income of $2.4 million, or $0.19 per share in the prior year. For
the first half of 2008, revenue dropped 11% to $75.0 million, compared to
$84.0 million in the prior year. A net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.12 per
share, was recorded for the first half of 2008, compared to net income of
$3.5 million, or $0.27 per share in the prior year.
Sporting Goods segment revenue declined 14% in the second quarter and in
the first half of 2008 compared to the prior year. During this period,
sales to mass retail customers declined 23%. These customers are
experiencing lower sell through on game room products due to consumer
uncertainty associated with the weak U.S. economy. In response, several of
the Company’s retail customers have reduced inventories and consequently
bought less of the Company’s products. Sales to Sears Holdings were down
66% in the first half of 2008 and are expected to decline further in the
second half of 2008 because the Company has ceased to supply table tennis
and billiard tables to Sears Holdings. These product lines comprised 50%
of total sales to Sears Holdings in fiscal 2007. Sales to specialty
retailers and dealers were relatively unchanged in the first half of 2008
and are expected to be similar in the second half compared to the same
period in 2007. Based on first half results and product placement
information, the Company expects Sporting Goods revenue for 2008 to be
approximately 20% lower in 2008 compared to the prior year.
Office Products segment revenue increased 1% in the second quarter, but
declined 4% for the first half of 2008 when compared to the prior year.
Excluding the benefit of foreign currency exchange rates, Office Products
revenue declined 8% in the second quarter and 11% for the first half of
2008 when compared to the prior year. Second quarter sales to U.S. markets
remained similar to the prior year. While revenue to office channel
retailers declined 8% in the second quarter compared to the prior year,
sales were up 5% to the specialty/machine dealer and government channels.
Sales to the European market declined due to weakening economic conditions
in France, Spain, and the U.K. Management believes Office Products revenue
will be relatively unchanged in 2008 compared to the prior year.
“We continue to experience the challenges of a weak retail market. Faced
with these conditions, our distributors and retailers are applying caution
through reduced inventory levels and lower promotional spending,” said
Robert J. Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Escalade, Inc.
“We are focused on building our core businesses and growing market share in
key categories. More than ever, consumers want the superior quality and
product innovation recognized in our flagship brands, including Stiga,
Goalrilla, Woodplay, Bear Archery and Intimus. We also anticipate recent
advances in the distribution of our product line to major retailers and
specialty dealers will have a positive impact on our second half results.”
Escalade is a leading manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods and
office/graphic arts products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on
the Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or
contact Terry Frandsen, Vice President and CFO at 812/467-1334.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements relating to present or
future trends or factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
These risks, include, but are not limited to, the impact of competitive
products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, Escalade’s
ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired assets and
businesses, new product development, the continuation and development of
key customer and supplier relationships, Escalade’s ability to control
costs, general economic conditions, fluctuations in operating results,
changes in the securities markets and other risks detailed from time to
time in Escalade’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Escalade’s future financial performance could differ materially from the
expectations of management contained herein. Escalade undertakes no
obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the date of
this report.
ESCALADE, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Twelve Months
Ended Six Months Ended Ended
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12 July 14 July 12 July 14 July 12 July 14 July
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
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NET SALES $45,796 $50,530 $74,962 $83,997 $176,541 $193,713
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of goods
sold 33,275 33,456 54,018 55,911 129,496 138,071
Selling and
administrative 12,578 12,388 21,620 21,013 39,069 39,695
Amortization 732 878 1,169 1,446 2,380 2,927
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OPERATING INCOME
(LOSS) (789) 3,808 (1,845) 5,627 5,596 13,020
OTHER INCOME
(EXPENSE)
Interest expense (660) (952) (1,147) (1,469) (2,515) (3,042)
Other income
(expense) 43 790 205 854 3,342 2,510
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INCOME (LOSS)
BEFORE INCOME
TAXES (1,406) 3,646 (2,787) 5,012 6,423 12,488
PROVISION FOR
INCOME TAXES 702 (1,211) 1,235 (1,480) (2,252) (2,857)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (704) $ 2,435 $(1,552) $ 3,532 $ 4,171 $ 9,631
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PER SHARE DATA
Basic earnings
(loss) per share $ (0.06) $ 0.19 $ (0.12) $ 0.27 $ 0.33 $ 0.74
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Diluted earnings
(loss) per share $ (0.06) $ 0.19 $ (0.12) $ 0.27 $ 0.33 $ 0.74
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Average shares
outstanding 12,635 12,974 12,656 13,000 12,713 13,014
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
12 July 14 July 29 December
2008 2007 2007
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ASSETS
Current assets $ 83,237 $ 80,767 $ 70,798
Property, Plant & Equipment - net 23,719 20,625 20,391
Other assets 33,846 32,702 35,024
Goodwill 26,772 25,275 25,803
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Total $ 167,574 $ 159,369 $ 152,016
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Current liabilities $ 75,228 $ 38,911 $ 39,356
Other liabilities 4,572 33,468 20,918
Stockholders equity 87,774 86,990 91,742
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Total $ 167,574 $ 159,369 $ 152,016
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