Highlights:
- Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.15
- Segment operating profit of $13.3 million on revenue of $169.0 million
- Segment operating profit margin of 9.0% unchanged from a year ago,
excluding approximately $2.0 million in restructuring charges
- Total backlog of $314.2 million up 6% sequentially from 2008 year end
- Net debt at $143.1 million unchanged from 2008 year end
CHICAGO, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a
leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air
transportation industries, today reported first quarter 2009 results.
First quarter 2009 revenue of $169.0 million declined from a record first
quarter in 2008 of $260.2 million. Segment operating profit was $13.3
million, a $10.1 million decrease from $23.4 million in the prior year
quarter. In the first quarter 2009, the company incurred approximately $2.0
million in restructuring charges in response to the global economic downturn.
Excluding these charges, segment operating margin was unchanged from the prior
year quarter at 9.0 percent. Diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations for the first quarter were $0.15, representing a 65 percent decline
from first quarter 2008 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
of $0.43, and a 59 percent decline from $0.37 pro forma diluted earnings per
share from continuing operations for the prior year period (a non-GAAP measure
which included comparable debt and interest expense in all periods).
Restructuring charges accounted for $0.04 of the decline. Debt, net of cash,
at $143.1 million remained essentially unchanged from December 31, 2008.
"Despite the significant challenges posed by the current global economy,
we are pleased with our operating results for the first quarter, which has
historically been our weakest quarter in the year," said Charlie Cannon,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We exceeded the consensus estimate of
diluted earnings per share by operating well and reducing costs as needed.
During the quarter, we made our second quarterly dividend payment of $0.07 per
share. Our constant focus on cash flow resulted in no increase to our net
debt level from the end of 2008. These results demonstrate JBT's efficient
management of capital and largely variable cost structure."
Mr. Cannon continued, "Although market conditions will remain challenging,
we are aggressively managing our cost structure and will initiate further cost
reduction actions as needed. Our aftermarket demand remains reasonably stable
as many customers are working to boost their operating efficiencies while
reducing capital investment. We are focused on providing outstanding products
and services to our customers to strengthen our leading market positions."
JBT FoodTech
JBT FoodTech's first quarter revenue of $94.9 million declined 37 percent
from $149.8 million in the same period of 2008. The decline primarily
reflected the challenging economic conditions: continued softening in Western
European and Latin American markets, a weak North American poultry segment,
and a stronger U.S. dollar. Delivery of a very large Latin American project
in 2008 also contributed to the unfavorable comparison. JBT FoodTech's
operating profit of $7.8 million was down 46 percent from $14.4 million in the
prior year quarter, driven by lower volume and restructuring charges,
partially offset by lower expenses from cost containment measures. Excluding
the restructuring charges, operating margin was 9.0 percent versus 9.6 percent
in the prior year quarter. Inbound orders totaled $99.5 million during the
quarter, a decline of 33 percent from the same period in 2008, reflecting
continued weakness in Western Europe and Latin America. In constant
currencies, inbound orders declined 25 percent. Backlog of $157.4 million was
down from $167.6 million in the prior year quarter. In constant currencies,
backlog improved 3 percent. Additionally, backlog improved from $152.8
million in the fourth quarter 2008.
JBT AeroTech
JBT AeroTech's first quarter revenue of $73.6 million decreased 34 percent
from $111.6 million in the same period of 2008 primarily driven by continued
weak demand for ground support equipment from the global recession. JBT
AeroTech's operating profit of $5.5 million declined 39 percent from $9.0
million in the prior year quarter due to lower revenue and restructuring
charges, partially offset by cost savings from restructuring initiatives and
improved margins across several product lines. Excluding the restructuring
charges, operating margin of 9 percent expanded nearly one percentage point
over the prior year quarter. Inbound orders totaled $88.5 million, up 2
percent from the prior year's quarter, driven primarily by receipt of a $28
million order for Halvorsen loaders and a large passenger boarding bridge
order, partially offset by lower demand in ground support equipment. Compared
to fourth quarter 2008, inbound orders increased 18 percent. Backlog of
$157.5 million was up 10 percent sequentially but was down 23 percent from
$205.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
Corporate Items
Corporate expense in the first quarter of 2009 was $3.0 million, an
increase of $0.2 million versus the prior year quarter. The 2009 expense
reflects stand-alone corporate costs while the 2008 expense reflects an
allocation from FMC Technologies, Inc., our former parent company prior to our
separation in July 2008.
Other expense, net, of $1.9 million was $0.6 million higher than the
prior-year quarter primarily due to higher 2009 pension expenses.
Cash generated from operating activities in the quarter was $6.1 million.
The company ended the quarter with debt, net of cash, of $143.1 million after
a quarterly dividend payment of $1.9 million, unchanged from the December 2008
level. Net interest expense was $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2009.
The company recorded income taxes from continuing operations in the first
quarter at an effective tax rate of 34 percent.
Year-to-date capital expenditures totaled $4.8 million and depreciation
and amortization totaled $5.1 million.
2009 Outlook
Looking forward, the company expects continued economic instability in the
world economy through 2009 and likely into 2010. Although certain of the
company's product lines are performing well, demand remains soft for ground
support equipment. Additionally the company is experiencing weakness in the
European and Latin American markets for JBT FoodTech product lines. The
company expects its second quarter diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations to be stronger than the first quarter, reflecting our typical
seasonality. However, due to the uncertain market conditions, the company has
limited visibility into the second half of 2009. As a result, the company is
not providing full year guidance at this time but will provide a market update
during the earnings call.
First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
The company will hold a conference call at 9:00 AM EDTTuesday, May 5,
2009, to discuss the first quarter 2009 results. The call can be accessed
live by dialing (866) 394-6382 or (702) 696-4650 and using conference ID
95467508, or through the Investor Relations link on JBT Corporation's website
at http://ir.jbtcorporation.com. A replay of the call will be available
through May 12, 2009 and can be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687 or (706)
645-9291 and referencing passcode 95467508, or visiting the Investor Relations
Center of the website.
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions
provider to the food processing and air transportation industries. JBT
Corporation designs, manufactures, tests and services technologically
sophisticated systems and products for regional and multi-national industrial
food processing customers through its JBT FoodTech segment and for domestic
and international air transportation customers through its JBT AeroTech
segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 3,400 people worldwide and
operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations located in over
25 countries. For more information, please visit www.jbtcorporation.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are
information of a non-historical nature and are subject to risks and
uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control. These risks
and uncertainties are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities
and Exchange Commission that may be accessed on the Company's website. The
Company cautions shareholders and prospective investors that actual results
may differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
JBT CORPORATION
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(Unaudited and in millions)
Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2009 2008
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Pro
Historical Forma (1)
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Revenue $169.0 $260.2 $260.2
Costs and expenses:
Costs of sales 122.1 198.3 198.3
Selling, general and
administrative expense 34.8 39.2 39.2
Research and development
expense 4.0 5.5 5.5
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Total costs and
expenses 160.9 243.0 243.0
Other income, net 0.3 2.1 2.1
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Income before net interest
expense and income taxes 8.4 19.3 19.3
Net interest (expense) income (2.2) 0.1 (2.6)
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes 6.2 19.4 16.7
Provision for income taxes 2.1 7.4 6.4
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Income from continuing operations 4.1 12.0 10.3
Income from discontinued
operations, net of taxes - 0.3 0.3
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Net income $4.1 $12.3 $10.6
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Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing
operations $0.15 $0.43 $0.37
Income from discontinued
operations - 0.02 0.02
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Basic earnings per share $0.15 $0.45 $0.39
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Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing
operations $0.15 $0.43 $0.37
Income from discontinued
operations - 0.02 0.02
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Diluted earnings per share $0.15 $0.45 $0.39
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Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic (2) 27.5 27.5 27.5
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Diluted (2) 28.2 27.5 27.5
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(1) In connection with the separation from FMC Technologies, JBT
Corporation paid FMC Technologies$189.4 million, which was funded
through issuance of unsecured debt. Pro forma results include an
estimate of interest expense that JBT Corporation would have incurred
had the spin-off occurred on January 1, 2008. Interest expense is
based on $189.4 million of debt at the interest rate applicable on
July 31, 2008, or 5.8%, for all periods prior to the separation date.
Related income tax impact has been estimated using a rate of 37%.
(2) The number of shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per
share for the period ending March 31, 2008 is based on the number of
shares outstanding on July 31, 2008, the distribution date in
connection with the separation from FMC Technologies, or 27.5 million
shares.
JBT CORPORATION
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BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
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(Unaudited and in millions)
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
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2009 2008
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Revenue
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JBT FoodTech $94.9 $149.8
JBT AeroTech 73.6 111.6
Other revenue (1) and intercompany eliminations 0.5 (1.2)
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Total revenue $169.0 $260.2
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Income before income taxes
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Segment operating profit
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JBT FoodTech $7.8 $14.4
JBT AeroTech 5.5 9.0
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Total segment operating profit 13.3 23.4
Corporate items
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Corporate expense (3.0) (2.8)
Other expense, net (2) (1.9) (1.3)
Net interest (expense) income (2.2) 0.1
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Total corporate items (7.1) (4.0)
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes $6.2 $19.4
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(1) Other revenue comprises certain gains and losses on derivatives
related to foreign exchange exposure.
(2) Other expense, net, generally includes stock-based compensation,
other employee benefits, LIFO adjustments, foreign exchange gains
and losses, and the impact of unusual or strategic transactions not
representative of segment operations.
JBT CORPORATION
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BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
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(Unaudited and in millions)
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
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2009 2008
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Inbound Orders
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JBT FoodTech $99.5 $148.9
JBT AeroTech 88.5 86.7
Intercompany eliminations (0.1) (1.9)
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Total inbound orders $187.9 $233.7
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March 31,
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2009 2008
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Order Backlog
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JBT FoodTech $157.4 $167.6
JBT AeroTech 157.5 205.7
Intercompany eliminations (0.7) (1.4)
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Total order backlog $314.2 $371.9
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JBT CORPORATION
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In millions)
March 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents $22.4 $43.6
Trade receivables, net 123.8 159.0
Inventories 148.9 123.0
Other current assets 32.7 31.4
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Total current assets 327.8 357.0
Property, plant and equipment, net 117.0 119.7
Other assets 114.4 114.6
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Total assets $559.2 $591.3
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Accounts payable, trade and other $66.7 $67.2
Advance payments and progress billings 95.8 92.9
Other current liabilities 87.2 104.3
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Total current liabilities 249.7 264.4
Long-term debt, less current portion 165.0 185.0
Accrued pension and other postretirement
benefits,
less current portion 118.1 118.3
Other liabilities 33.3 32.4
Common stock, paid-in capital and retained
earnings 65.8 61.6
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (72.7) (70.4)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $559.2 $591.3
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JBT CORPORATION
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(Unaudited and in millions)
Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
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2009 2008
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Income from continuing operations $4.1 $12.0
Depreciation and amortization 5.1 6.1
Trade accounts receivable, net 30.3 9.5
Inventories (27.8) (18.2)
Accounts payable, trade and other 1.3 (1.4)
Advance payments and progress billings 6.1 2.2
Other (13.0) 1.3
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Cash provided by continuing operating activities 6.1 11.5
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Net cash required by discontinued operating activities (0.1) -
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (4.8) (4.1)
Proceeds on disposal of assets 0.5 0.3
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Cash required by continuing investing activities (4.3) (3.8)
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Cash provided by discontinued investing activities - 0.7
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net payments on credit facilities (20.0) -
Distributions to former parent, net - (6.5)
Dividends paid (1.9) -
Other (1.0) (0.1)
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Cash required by financing activities (22.9) (6.6)
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Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes on cash and cash equivalents - 0.4
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(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (21.2) 2.2
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 43.6 9.5
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $22.4 $11.7
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SOURCE JBT Corporation
CONTACT: Investors, Cindy Shiao, +1-312-861-5931, or Media, Ken Jones,
+1-312-861-6791, both of JBT Corporation
Web Site: http://www.jbtcorporation.com
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