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WESCO International, Inc. / Suite 700, 225 West Station Square Drive / Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | |
• | Consolidated net sales of $2.1 billion, up 4.4% versus prior year |
– | Organic sales growth of 3.9% |
• | Earnings per diluted share of $1.26 |
– | $1.32 adjusted for merger-related transaction costs |
• | Operating cash flow of $108 million; free cash flow of $94 million, or 178% of net income |
• | Leverage of 2.8x, down 0.2x sequentially |
• | Announced merger agreement with Anixter; expected to close Q2 or Q3 of 2020 |
• | Record consolidated net sales of $8.4 billion, up 2.2% versus prior year |
– | Organic sales growth of 2.6% |
• | Earnings per diluted share of $5.14, up 7% versus prior year |
– | $5.20 adjusted for merger-related transaction costs, up 8% versus prior year |
• | Operating cash flow of $224 million; free cash flow of $180 million, or 81% of net income |
• | Repurchased $150 million of shares |
• | Net sales were $2.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019, up 4.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. Organic sales for the fourth quarter of 2019 grew by 3.9% as foreign exchange rates negatively impacted net sales by 0.3%, and acquisitions positively impacted net sales by 0.8%. |
• | Cost of goods sold for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $1.7 billion and gross profit was $389.8 million, compared to cost of goods sold and gross profit of $1.6 billion and $390.3 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2018. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 18.6% and 19.4% for the fourth quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Sequentially, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was flat. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the fourth quarter of 2019 was negatively impacted by a challenging pricing environment, as well as business mix. |
• | Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $289.9 million, or 13.8% of net sales, for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $284.2 million, or 14.1% of net sales, for the fourth quarter of 2018. SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2019 include $3.1 million of transaction costs related to WESCO's merger with Anixter International, as announced on January 10, 2020. |
• | Operating profit was $83.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $90.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. Operating profit as a percentage of net sales was 4.0% for the current quarter, compared to 4.5% for the fourth quarter of the prior year. Adjusted for merger-related transaction costs of $3.1 million, operating profit was $86.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, or 4.1% of net sales. |
• | Net interest and other for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $16.2 million, compared to $16.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. |
• | The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 22.0%, compared to 21.2% for the fourth quarter of 2018. The higher effective tax rate in the current quarter is primarily due to the full application of the international provisions of U.S. tax reform. |
• | Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. was $53.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $58.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. |
• | Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2019 and 2018 was $1.26, based on 42.2 million and 46.2 million diluted shares, respectively. Adjusted earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $1.32. |
• | Operating cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $107.7 million, compared to $122.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. Free cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $94.0 million, or 178% of net income, compared to $109.8 million, or 189% of net income, for the fourth quarter of 2018. |
• | Net sales were $8.4 billion for 2019, compared to $8.2 billion for 2018, an increase of 2.2%. Organic sales for 2019 grew by 2.6% as foreign exchange rates and the number of workdays negatively impacted net sales by 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively, and were partially offset by the positive 0.8% impact from acquisitions. |
• | Cost of goods sold for 2019 was $6.8 billion, compared to $6.6 billion for 2018. Gross profit was $1.6 billion for 2019 and 2018. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 18.9% and 19.2% for 2019 and 2018, respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for 2019 was negatively impacted by a challenging pricing environment, as well as business mix. |
• | SG&A expenses were $1.2 billion for 2019 and 2018. SG&A expenses were 14.0% and 14.1% of net sales for 2019 and 2018, respectively. |
• | Operating profit was $346.2 million for 2019, or 4.1% of net sales, compared to $352.5 million for 2018, or 4.3% of net sales. Adjusted for merger-related transaction costs of $3.1 million, operating profit was $349.3 million for 2019, or 4.2% of net sales. |
• | Net interest and other for 2019 was $64.2 million, compared to $71.4 million for 2018. The resolution of transfer pricing matters associated with the Canadian taxing authority resulted in non-cash interest income of $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2018, net interest and other includes a foreign exchange loss of $3.0 million from the remeasurement of a financial instrument, as well as accelerated amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs totaling $0.8 million due to early repayments of our then outstanding term loan facility. |
• | The effective tax rate for 2019 was 21.2%, compared to 19.8% for 2018. The higher effective tax rate in the current year is primarily due to the full application of the international provisions of U.S. tax reform. |
• | Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. was $223.4 million and $227.3 million for 2019 and 2018, respectively. |
• | Earnings per diluted share for 2019 was $5.14, based on 43.5 million diluted shares, compared to $4.82 for 2018, based on 47.2 million diluted shares. Adjusted earnings per diluted share for 2019 was $5.20. |
• | Operating cash flow for 2019 was $224.4 million, compared to $296.7 million for 2018. Free cash flow for 2019 was $180.3 million, or 81% of net income, compared to $260.5 million, or 116% of net income, for 2018. The Company repurchased $150.0 million of shares during 2019. |
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,099,452 | $ | 2,011,447 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold (excluding | 1,709,658 | 81.4 | % | 1,621,117 | 80.6 | % | |||||
depreciation and amortization) | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 289,914 | 13.8 | % | 284,155 | 14.1 | % | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,072 | 15,675 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 83,808 | 4.0 | % | 90,500 | 4.5 | % | |||||
Net interest and other | 16,221 | 16,840 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 67,587 | 3.2 | % | 73,660 | 3.7 | % | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 14,893 | 15,592 | |||||||||
Net income | 52,694 | 2.5 | % | 58,068 | 2.9 | % | |||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (404 | ) | (67 | ) | |||||||
Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. | $ | 53,098 | 2.5 | % | $ | 58,135 | 2.9 | % | |||
Earnings per diluted common share | $ | 1.26 | $ | 1.26 | |||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding and common | |||||||||||
share equivalents used in computing earnings per diluted | |||||||||||
common share (in thousands) | 42,210 | 46,179 | |||||||||
Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 8,358,917 | $ | 8,176,601 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold (excluding | 6,777,456 | 81.1 | % | 6,609,220 | 80.8 | % | |||||
depreciation and amortization) | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,173,137 | 14.0 | % | 1,151,944 | 14.1 | % | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 62,107 | 62,997 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 346,217 | 4.1 | % | 352,440 | 4.3 | % | |||||
Net interest and other | 64,156 | 71,415 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 282,061 | 3.4 | % | 281,025 | 3.4 | % | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 59,863 | 55,670 | |||||||||
Net income | 222,198 | 2.7 | % | 225,355 | 2.8 | % | |||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1,228 | ) | (1,988 | ) | |||||||
Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. | $ | 223,426 | 2.7 | % | $ | 227,343 | 2.8 | % | |||
Earnings per diluted common share | $ | 5.14 | $ | 4.82 | |||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding and common | |||||||||||
share equivalents used in computing earnings per diluted | |||||||||||
common share (in thousands) | 43,487 | 47,199 | |||||||||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current Assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 150,902 | $ | 96,343 | |||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 1,187,359 | 1,166,607 | |||||
Inventories | 1,011,674 | 948,726 | |||||
Other current assets | 190,476 | 173,964 | |||||
Total current assets | 2,540,411 | 2,385,640 | |||||
Other assets (1) | 2,477,224 | 2,219,396 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 5,017,635 | $ | 4,605,036 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 830,478 | $ | 794,348 | |||
Short-term borrowings and current debt | 26,685 | 56,214 | |||||
Other current liabilities (1) | 226,896 | 211,384 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 1,084,059 | 1,061,946 | |||||
Long-term debt, net | 1,257,067 | 1,167,311 | |||||
Other noncurrent liabilities (1) | 417,838 | 246,053 | |||||
Total liabilities | 2,758,964 | 2,475,310 | |||||
Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 2,258,671 | 2,129,726 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 5,017,635 | $ | 4,605,036 | |||
(1) | Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases, and all the related amendments (“Topic 842”) using the effective date method. The adoption of Topic 842 resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2019, other assets includes $235.8 million of operating lease assets, and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities include $62.0 million and $179.8 million, respectively, of operating lease liabilities. |
Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Operating Activities: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 222,198 | $ | 225,355 | |||
Add back (deduct): | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 62,107 | 62,997 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 13,205 | 9,137 | |||||
Change in trade receivables, net | 11,453 | (22,934 | ) | ||||
Change in inventories | (47,297 | ) | (8,702 | ) | |||
Change in accounts payable | 23,506 | 9,193 | |||||
Other | (60,805 | ) | 21,675 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 224,367 | 296,721 | |||||
Investing Activities: | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (44,067 | ) | (36,210 | ) | |||
Other | (16,733 | ) | 2,068 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (60,800 | ) | (34,142 | ) | |||
Financing Activities: | |||||||
Debt borrowings (repayments), net | 57,187 | (128,068 | ) | ||||
Equity activity, net | (153,049 | ) | (127,169 | ) | |||
Other | (13,904 | ) | (19,857 | ) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (109,766 | ) | (275,094 | ) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 758 | (9,095 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 54,559 | (21,610 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 96,343 | 117,953 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | $ | 150,902 | $ | 96,343 | |||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||
Organic Sales Growth: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2019 | |||
Change in net sales | 4.4 | % | 2.2 | % | |
Impact from acquisitions | 0.8 | % | 0.8 | % | |
Impact from foreign exchange rates | (0.3 | )% | (0.8 | )% | |
Impact from number of workdays | — | % | (0.4 | )% | |
Organic sales growth | 3.9 | % | 2.6 | % | |
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Gross Profit: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,099,452 | $ | 2,011,447 | $ | 8,358,917 | $ | 8,176,601 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 1,709,658 | 1,621,117 | 6,777,456 | 6,609,220 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 389,794 | $ | 390,330 | $ | 1,581,461 | $ | 1,567,381 | |||||||
Gross margin | 18.6 | % | 19.4 | % | 18.9 | % | 19.2 | % | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||
Gross Profit: | September 30, 2019 | ||
Net sales | $ | 2,148,110 | |
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 1,747,913 | ||
Gross profit | $ | 400,197 | |
Gross margin | 18.6 | % | |
Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
Financial Leverage: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||
Income from operations | $ | 346,217 | $ | 352,440 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 62,107 | 62,997 | |||||
EBITDA | $ | 408,324 | $ | 415,437 | |||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Short-term borrowings and current debt | $ | 26,685 | $ | 56,214 | |||
Long-term debt | 1,257,067 | 1,167,311 | |||||
Debt discount and debt issuance costs (1) | 8,876 | 9,731 | |||||
Total debt | 1,292,628 | 1,233,256 | |||||
Less: cash and cash equivalents | 150,902 | 96,343 | |||||
Total debt, net of cash | $ | 1,141,726 | $ | 1,136,913 | |||
Financial leverage ratio | 2.8 | 2.7 | |||||
(1) | Debt is presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets net of debt discount and debt issuance costs. |
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Free Cash Flow: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
Cash flow provided by operations | $ | 107,703 | $ | 122,261 | $ | 224,367 | $ | 296,721 | |||||||
Less: capital expenditures | (13,744 | ) | (12,461 | ) | (44,067 | ) | (36,210 | ) | |||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 93,959 | $ | 109,800 | $ | 180,300 | $ | 260,511 | |||||||
Percentage of net income | 178 | % | 189 | % | 81 | % | 116 | % | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Income from Operations / Adjusted EBITDA: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
Income from operations | $ | 83,808 | $ | 90,500 | $ | 346,217 | $ | 352,440 | |||||||
Merger-related transaction costs | 3,130 | — | 3,130 | — | |||||||||||
Adjusted income from operations | $ | 86,938 | $ | 90,500 | $ | 349,347 | $ | 352,440 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,072 | 15,675 | 62,107 | 62,997 | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 103,010 | $ | 106,175 | $ | 411,454 | $ | 415,437 | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | $ | 14,893 | $ | 15,592 | $ | 59,863 | $ | 55,670 | |||||||
Income tax effect of merger-related transaction costs | 664 | — | 664 | — | |||||||||||
Adjusted provision for income taxes | $ | 15,557 | $ | 15,592 | $ | 60,527 | $ | 55,670 | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share: | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
Adjusted income from operations | $ | 86,938 | $ | 90,500 | $ | 349,347 | $ | 352,440 | |||||||
Net interest and other | 16,221 | 16,840 | 64,156 | 71,415 | |||||||||||
Adjusted income before income taxes | 70,717 | 73,660 | 285,191 | 281,025 | |||||||||||
Adjusted provision for income taxes | 15,557 | 15,592 | 60,527 | 55,670 | |||||||||||
Adjusted net income | 55,160 | 58,068 | 224,664 | 225,355 | |||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (404 | ) | (67 | ) | (1,228 | ) | (1,988 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. | $ | 55,564 | $ | 58,135 | $ | 225,892 | $ | 227,343 | |||||||
Diluted shares | 42,210 | 46,179 | 43,487 | 47,199 | |||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per diluted share | $ | 1.32 | $ | 1.26 | $ | 5.20 | $ | 4.82 | |||||||