B/E Aerospace Record Fourth Quarter 2006 Financial Results Exceed Expectations; Record Fourth Quarter 2006 Revenues of $322 Million up 44 Percent; Record Fourth Quarter 2006 Operating Profits of $43 Million up 78 Percent.Record Backlog Backlog The total value of sales orders waiting to be fulfilled. Notes: This figure is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Increases or decreases in a company's backlog indicate the future direction of sales and earnings. of $1.7 Billion WELLINGTON Wellington, city (1996 pop. 157,647; urban agglomeration 334,051), capital of New Zealand, extreme S North Island, on Port Nicholson, an inlet of Cook Strait. , Fla. -- B/E B/E abbr. 1. bill of entry 2. bill of exchange Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV BEAV Binary Editor and Viewer ), the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin An aircraft cabin is the section of an aircraft in which passengers travel, often just called the cabin. At cruising altitudes, the surrounding atmosphere is too thin to breathe without an oxygen mask, so cabin pressurization adapts the cabin to atmospheric pressures. interior products and a leading aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. distributor of aerospace fasteners fasteners In construction, connectors between structural members. Bolted connections are used when it is necessary to fasten two elements tightly together, especially to resist shear and bending, as in column and beam connections. , today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006 and for the full year 2006. Highlights * Record fourth quarter revenues of $321.6 million reflect 44.3 percent year-over-year growth; organic revenue growth exclusive of acquisitions was 28.0 percent. * Fourth quarter operating earnings Operating Earnings Profits after subtracting expenses such as marketing, cost of goods sold, administration and general operating costs from revenue. Notes: Tax and interest expenses are not subtracted - operating earnings are synonymous with EBIT (earnings before of $43.0 million were 77.7 percent higher than the same period in the prior year. Fourth quarter operating margin Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: of 13.4 percent expanded by 250 basis points versus the same period in the prior year. * Earnings before income taxes were $31.4 million, which was more than triple pre-tax pre-tax adj → anterior al impuesto pre-tax adj → avant impôt(s) pre-tax adj → al lordo d'imposta earnings in the same period in the prior year. * Net earnings for the current quarter were $21.7 million, or $0.28 per diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. share; $0.02 better than consensus estimates and $0.05 greater than B/E's financial guidance. * Bookings for the quarter ended December December: see month. 31, 2006 totaled over $400 million, and represent a book-to-bill ratio Book-to-Bill Ratio The technology industry's demand-to-supply ratio for orders on a "firm's book" to number of orders filled. Notes: This ratio tells whether the company has more orders than it can deliver (if greater than 1), has the same amount of orders that it can of 1.3:1. Bookings for the full year 2006 were approximately $1.7 billion, which is a record for any twelve-month period and represent a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 1.5:1. Backlog at December 31, 2006 stood at over $1.7 billion, an increase of approximately 60 percent as compared to backlog at December 31, 2005. * Full year 2006 revenues and diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of were $1.1 billion and $1.10 per share, respectively, and include one-time one-time adj. 1. or one·time a. Occurring or undertaken only once: a one-time winner in 1995. b. debt prepayment Prepayment 1. The payment of a debt obligation prior to its due date. 2. The excess payment over a scheduled debt repayment amount. Notes: 1. Examples include deferred expenses such as rent and early loan repayments. 2. costs of $19.4 million and a one-time tax benefit of $22.9 million associated with the recognition of the company's U.K. deferred tax asset. * B/E raises 2007 earnings guidance to approximately $1.40 - $1.42 per share representing an increase in earnings per share of over 55 percent as compared to full year 2006 results, (excluding one-time items and based on a 35 percent tax rate in both periods). In addition, B/E establishes initial 2008 earnings per share guidance at approximately $2.00 per share, with an estimate of an additional 25 percent increase in earnings per share in 2009. Fourth Quarter Performance For the fourth quarter of 2006 consolidated sales of $321.6 million increased $98.7 million, or 44.3 percent, over the fourth quarter of 2005. Operating earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 of $43.0 million increased by $18.8 million, or 77.7 percent, as compared to the same period last year. The fourth quarter operating margin of 13.4 percent expanded by 250 basis points as compared to the same period last year. Operating earnings growth, exclusive of recent acquisitions, was 58.8 percent. Interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $11.0 million and was $3.4 million lower than interest expense recorded in the same period in the prior year. The company prepaid pre·pay tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays To pay or pay for beforehand. pre·pay  ment n. $50 million of its bank
term debt during the fourth quarter. Debt prepayments PrepaymentsPayments made in excess of scheduled mortgage principal repayments. in the current period resulted in $0.6 million of debt prepayment costs. Total full year 2006 debt prepayments were $475 million and debt prepayment costs were $19.4 million. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2005 of $62.1 million, or $0.96 per diluted share included a one-time tax benefit of $51.9 million, or $0.80 per diluted share. Exclusive of the tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2005 net earnings were $10.2 million or $0.16 per share versus net earnings of $21.7 million or $0.28 per share in 2006, representing more than a doubling in net income and an increase in earnings per share of 75.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 versus the same period in the prior year. Earnings per share during the fourth quarter of 2006 was based upon 78.5 million diluted shares outstanding versus 64.9 million diluted shares outstanding during the fourth quarter of 2005. Fourth Quarter Segment Discussion Net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight by segment were as follows: [TABLE OMITTED] The increase in sales volume for the seating and interior systems segments was driven by a higher level of retrofit ret·ro·fit v. ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting, ret·ro·fits v.tr. 1. To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in activity, demand created by new aircraft deliveries, and market share gains. Interior systems segment's organic revenue growth rate, exclusive of the impact of the acquisition of Draeger Aerospace GmBH ("Draeger") in July July: see month. 2006, was 25.5 percent. The distribution segment delivered revenue growth of 83.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, reflecting a broad-based broad-based Of or relating to an index or average that provides a good representation of the overall market. The S&P 500 and NYSE Composite are generally regarded as broad-based stock indexes, while the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average is biased increase in aftermarket demand for aerospace fasteners, continued market share gains and the acquisition of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Fasteners, Corp. ("NYF NYF New York Fries (fast food restaurant) NYF New York Fasteners Corp. ") in August 2006. Distribution segment organic revenue growth rate, exclusive of the impact of the NYF acquisition, was 37.8 percent. Business jet segment revenues increased by 11.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, reflecting strong business jet deliveries, offset by lower revenues from super first class products. The recent acquisitions of Draeger (interior systems) and NYF (distribution) accounted for approximately $36 million of consolidated revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2006. Therefore the organic revenue growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2006 was 28.0 percent. The following is a summary of operating earnings performance by segment: [TABLE OMITTED] Operating earnings at the seating segment of $10.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2006 increased by $1.6 million or 17.4 percent versus the same period in the prior year. The seating segment operating margin for full year 2006 improved by 60 basis points to 9.7 percent. The company expects the seating segment to generate significant margin expansion in 2007 and beyond due primarily to the quality of its backlog and also to the operating leverage Operating Leverage A measurement of the degree to which a firm or project relies on fixed rather than variable costs. Notes: The higher the degree of operating leverage, the greater the potential danger from forecasting risk. inherent in the business. Operating earnings at the interior systems segment of $15.1 million increased $8.8 million, or 139.7 percent, versus the same period in the prior year. The full year operating margin for the interior systems segment was 18.7 percent, a 300 basis point improvement over the prior year. Margin expansion in the interior systems segment was primarily the result of ongoing manufacturing efficiencies, product mix and operating leverage generated at the higher level of sales. The distribution segment generated record revenues of $78.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of $35.6 million, or 83.0 percent versus the same period in the prior year. Distribution segment operating earnings in the fourth quarter of 2006 were $13.9 million, which was 65.5 percent greater than the same period last year and represented a 17.7 percent operating margin. The distribution segment operating margin, although quite healthy at 17.7 percent, was as expected, negatively impacted by the NYF acquisition and related integration costs and expenses. The distribution segment operating margin is expected to gradually recover during the course of the year as the integration of NYF is completed. The business jet segment generated fourth quarter revenues of $38.6 million, an increase of 11.6 percent as compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Operating earnings at the business jet segment during the fourth quarter of $3.6 million were $1.5 million or 71.4 percent greater than operating earnings in the same period last year, and increased by $3.4 million on a sequential quarterly basis. This strong operating earnings growth reflects the solid operating performance from the company's core business jet operations, offset by the improving, but still unsatisfactory, super first class operating results. Full Year 2006 Results For the full year 2006, B/E reported consolidated sales of $1.1 billion, a 33.7 percent increase over the prior year. Organic revenue growth in 2006 exclusive of recent acquisitions was 27.5 percent. Operating earnings of $148.3 million for 2006, were $54.7 million, or 58.4 percent, greater than the prior year, due to both the 33.7 percent increase in revenue and a 200 basis point expansion in operating margin to 13.1 percent of sales in full year 2006. Operating earnings growth, exclusive of recent acquisitions, was 51.2 percent. Interest expense of $38.9 million for 2006 decreased by $20.4 million as compared to 2005. B/E prepaid $475 million of long term debt during 2006, resulting in debt prepayment costs of $19.4 million. During 2006, B/E recognized a $22.9 million U.K. deferred tax asset, which reduced income tax expense to $4.4 million in 2006. During 2005, B/E recognized an income tax benefit of $51.9 million associated with the recognition of its U.S. deferred tax asset. Net earnings in 2006 were $85.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share. Exclusive of both tax benefits and debt prepayment costs in both years, full year 2006 earnings per share was $0.98 versus full year 2005 earnings per share of $0.54, an 81.5 percent increase in 2006. Bookings for the current year were approximately $1.7 billion, a record for any year, and drove backlog to over $1.7 billion, also a record. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] For 2006, seating segment operating earnings of $37.6 million increased by 47.5 percent, due to both a 37.9 percent increase in revenue, and a 60 basis point expansion in operating margin to 9.7 percent of sales. Operating earnings at the interior systems segment of $51.2 million increased by $18.9 million or 58.5 percent as compared to 2005, due to both a 33.3 percent increase in revenue and a 300 basis point expansion in operating margin to 18.7 percent of sales. The margin expansion at the seating and interior systems segments was primarily due to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives, product mix, and operating leverage generated at the higher sales volume. The distribution segment's operating earnings of $50.4 million during 2006 increased by $15.5 million, or 44.4 percent, on a 44.6 percent increase in sales, reflecting further operating efficiencies at the higher sales level, despite the temporary drag on Verb 1. drag on - last unnecessarily long drag out last, endure - persist for a specified period of time; "The bad weather lasted for three days" 2. margins caused by the NYF acquisition. The business jet segment's operating earnings were $9.4 million in 2006, up 20.5 percent versus the prior year, reflecting the solid operating performance from B/E's core business jet operations, offset by the improving, but still unsatisfactory super first class operating results. Operating profit Operating profit (or loss) Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions. operating profit See operating income. at the engineering services segment improved by $6.6 million as compared to the prior year due to a substantially improved mix of products and services, higher sales volume, and operational efficiencies. Liquidity and Balance Sheet Metrics metrics Managed care A popular term for standards by which the quality of a product, service, or outcome of a particular form of Pt management is evaluated. See TQM. At December 31, 2006, B/E's net debt-to-net capital ratio was 38.3 percent. Net debt at December 31, 2006 was $439 million, which represents total debt of $504 million less cash and cash equivalents of $65 million. B/E prepaid $50 million of its bank term loan during the fourth quarter of 2006. Working capital at December 31, 2006 was approximately $462 million, as compared with working capital of approximately $323 million at December 31, 2005 (as adjusted for the redemption of $250 million of senior subordinated notes in January January: see month. 2006). The higher level of working capital reflects higher levels of accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying and inventories arising from substantially higher revenues in 2006 and the expectation for continued strong revenue growth in 2007, as well as the increase in working capital resulting from recent acquisitions. At December 31, 2006, B/E had approximately $65 million of cash and cash equivalents and no borrowings outstanding under its $200 million revolving credit Revolving Credit A line of credit where the customer pays a commitment fee and is then allowed to use the funds when they are needed. It is usually used for operating purposes, fluctuating each month depending on the customers current cash flow needs. facility. "Inventories, as compared to December 31, 2005, have increased by nearly $200 million. About $100 million of this growth is in our distribution segment (including the New York Fasteners acquisition) and is consistent with the expansion in our product line breadth to support our rapidly expanding customer base. Our distribution business, which grew by 45 percent during 2006, is operating on all cylinders and is expected to generate a 100 percent growth in earnings within three years. We expect to continue to expand our product line in this important business during 2007. The balance of inventory growth is due to our 34 percent revenue growth, the outlook for 25 percent revenue growth during 2007, and the recent Draeger acquisition," commented Mr. Amin AMIN Arabic Media Internet Network J. Khoury Khoury (occasionally Khouri or Coury; Arabic: خوري) is an Arabic surname that is unique to Arab Christians. The term Khoury means "priest" in Arabic. , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for B/E Aerospace, Inc. Net earnings and net earnings per diluted share adjusted are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures". Strong Fourth Quarter Bookings Push Backlog to Another Record Level Backlog at the end of the quarter was approximately $1.7 billion, representing an increase of over $600 million, or about 60 percent, as compared to B/E's backlog at December 31, 2005. The book-to-bill ratio for the quarter was strong at 1.3:1, resulting in the company's ninth successive record quarterly backlog. B/E achieved some notable awards during the quarter that contributed significantly to the record backlog. These awards included: * Initial Boeing (language) BOEING - An early system on the IBM 1130. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16, May 1959]. 787 related orders from nine major global airlines for seating and/or a broad array of food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. preparation and storage equipment, and oxygen systems. * Retrofit awards from two North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. carriers to begin re-equipping certain of their aircraft types. * Awards from two major Asian carriers to outfit OUTFIT. An allowance made by the government of the United States to a minister plenipotentiary, or charge des affaires, on going from the United States to any foreign country. 2. both their new-buy and existing B777 aircraft. * Awards from four major Chinese airlines to outfit over 130 of their new-buy Boeing and Airbus narrow-body aircraft Noun 1. narrow-body aircraft - a commercial airliner with a single aisle narrow-body, narrowbody aircraft airliner - a commercial airplane that carries passengers with B/E's first class and coach class seating, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment and oxygen systems. Recent Business Strength Expected to Continue Commenting on the recent performance of B/E, Mr. Khoury said, "We are pleased to announce another record year for B/E Aerospace. Both revenue and earnings growth exceeded our financial guidance, which was raised three times during 2006. In each of the past two years, our operating margin has increased by over 200 basis points per year, and considering the strength of our order book, our high in quality, record backlog and our continuous improvement programs, we expect to generate significant additional margin expansion over the next several years." Mr. Khoury, continued, "We are encouraged by the continued strength in retrofit activity, primarily from carriers in the emerging markets, and now that strength is being augmented by both domestic retrofit orders and initial order activity related to airlines' purchases of new wide-body aircraft. 2007 represents the beginning of an expected ramp up Ramp Up To increase a company's operations in anticipation of increased demand. Notes: A company might 'ramp up' operations if they just signed a contract creating substantially more demand for their product. See also: Demand, Economies of Scale in wide-body deliveries that will total in excess of 1,000 wide-body and super wide-body aircraft over the next four years. This protracted pro·tract tr.v. pro·tract·ed, pro·tract·ing, pro·tracts 1. To draw out or lengthen in time; prolong: disputants who needlessly protracted the negotiations. 2. new aircraft delivery cycle, particularly with respect to wide-body aircraft, coupled with our high quality record backlog, together with continued expected margin expansion should allow B/E to continue to deliver superior financial results for the next three years," concluded Mr. Khoury. Financial guidance for 2007 and beyond is now as follows: * Full year 2007 revenues are expected to be approximately $1.4 billion, an increase of approximately 25 percent in 2007 versus 2006. The organic revenue growth rate, exclusive of 2006 acquisitions, is expected to be approximately 20 percent. The revenue guidance for 2007 assumes no revenue contribution from Airbus A380-related programs. Revenues are expected to grow at a healthy double-digit rate during 2008 and 2009, driven primarily by current backlog and associated follow-on orders. * The 2007 growth rate for operating earnings is expected to be approximately 40 to 45 percent. * Operating margins are expected to expand significantly over the next three years.
-- Operating margins in the seating segment should expand
significantly throughout 2007 and beyond due to both the
quality of our seating backlog and the operating leverage
in the business.
-- Operating margins at the distribution segment will be
somewhat lower than 2006 operating margins reflecting costs
and inefficiencies associated with the integration of NYF.
* Earnings per diluted share should be approximately $1.40 - $1.42 in 2007, which represents an earnings per share growth rate of about 55 percent as compared to 2006 earnings per share (before debt prepayment costs), assuming a comparable tax rate in both years. * The expected strong double-digit revenue growth rate in 2008 and 2009 is expected to generate earnings per share of approximately $2.00 per share in 2008 with an additional increase of approximately 25 percent in 2009. * Free cash flow (cash flow from operations Cash flow from operations A firm's net cash inflow resulting directly from its regular operations (disregarding extraordinary items such as the sale of fixed assets or transaction costs associated with issuing securities), calculated as the sum of net income plus noncash expenses , less capital expenditures) in 2007 is expected to be approximately $90 million. Free cash flow in the first half of 2007, particularly in the first quarter will be substantially lower than the second half of the year, reflecting the planned product line expansion at the distribution segment. This news release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. B/E's actual experience may differ materially from that anticipated in such statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in B/E's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its most recent Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . For more information, see the section entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: "Forward-Looking Statements" contained in B/E's Form 10-K and in other filings. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and, except as required by federal securities laws, we do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or . About B/E Aerospace, Inc. B/E Aerospace, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products, and a leading aftermarket distributor of aerospace fasteners. B/E designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E manufactured products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting, oxygen, and food and beverage preparation and storage equipment. The company also provides cabin interior design, reconfiguration and passenger-to-freighter conversion services. Products for the existing aircraft fleet - the aftermarket - generate about 60 percent of sales. B/E sells and supports its products through its own global direct sales and product support organization. For more information, visit B/E's website at www.beaerospace.com. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] B/E Aerospace, Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Debt prepayments in the fourth quarter of 2006 resulted in $0.6 million of debt prepayment costs; debt prepayment costs for the full year were $19.4 million. During the third quarter of 2006, as a result of the improving financial performance and outlook for the company's U.K. subsidiary, B/E recognized its U.K. deferred tax asset, resulting in a tax benefit of approximately $22.9 million (the "tax benefit"). This release includes the financial measures net earnings and net earnings per diluted share adjusted, which, in each case, excludes debt prepayment costs and the income tax benefit due to the recognition of a deferred tax asset and includes free cash flow, which is cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. These three financial measures are "non-GAAP financial measures" as defined in Regulation G of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. We use earnings, net and net earnings per diluted share adjusted for debt prepayment costs and income tax benefit to evaluate our operating earnings, operating margin, net earnings, and net earnings per diluted share as compared to prior periods and to assess trends in the operational strength and performance of our business. We believe these financial measures are relevant and useful for investors because they allow investors to have a better understanding of our operating performance and makes it easier to compare our operating performance to our operating performance in prior periods that were not affected by the debt prepayment costs and the tax benefit. These financial measures should not be viewed as a substitute for or superior to net earnings and net earnings per diluted share, the most comparable GAAP GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). measures, as a measure of our operating performance. We use free cash flow to provide supplemental information regarding our operating performance by excluding capital expenditures from our cash flow from operations that may not be indicative of our core operating results. We believe that free cash flow is useful to assess our operational strength and performance over time. Free cash flow is not a measurement of operating performance under GAAP and should not be viewed as a substitute to cash flow from operations, operating earnings or net income. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, we provide the following table which reconciles net earnings and net earnings per diluted share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, to net earnings as adjusted for debt prepayment costs and tax benefit and net earnings per fully diluted share as adjusted for debt prepayment costs and tax benefit and which measures cash flow from operations, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to free cash flow. [TABLE OMITTED] |
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