Press ReleaseSource: Dorman Products, Inc.

Dorman Products, Inc. Reports Sales and Earnings for the Third Quarter Ended September 27, 2008
Friday October 31, 2008 6:00 am ET

COLMAR, PA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 31, 2008 -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NasdaqGS:DORM - News) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2008.

Sales increased 10% to $91.2 million for the three months ended September 27, 2008 from $83.2 million last year. Revenue growth was driven by several large line updates that shipped during the quarter, higher new product sales and increased market penetration.

Reported net income in the third quarter of 2008 was $5.0 million compared to net income of $5.7 million in the same period last year. Reported diluted earnings per share in the third quarter of 2008 were $0.28 compared to $0.31 in the same period last year. Prior year results include a $0.02 per share benefit from a reduction in vacation expense as a result of a change in our vacation policy. Excluding the impact of this adjustment, net income in the third quarter of 2008 was $5.0 million compared to net income of $5.4 million in the same period last year and diluted EPS in the third quarter of 2008 decreased to $0.28 from $0.29 in the same period last year.

For the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007:

 
--  Gross profit margin was 32.4% compared to 35.5% in the prior year.
    The decrease is primarily the result of strategic investments to grow
    market share and higher material and shipping costs.  During the second and
    third quarters of 2008 we experienced significant increases in the cost of
    our materials and transportation costs as a result of commodity price
    increases and weakness in the U.S. dollar. We expect to be able to offset a
    portion of these cost increases with higher selling prices and through the
    use of alternate sources of supply.

--  Selling, general and administrative expenses for the thirteen weeks
    ended September 27, 2008 increased 6% to $21.0 million from $19.9 million
    in the same period last year.  Results for the thirteen weeks ended
    September 29, 2007, include a $0.4 million reduction in vacation expense
    due to the vacation policy change mentioned above.  A tighter focus on cost
    control resulted in S,G&A increasing just 4% before the vacation adjustment
    despite our 10% sales growth during the quarter.  Costs increased due to
    higher variable costs related to our sales growth and increased staffing
    levels in product development, engineering and quality control.  These
    increases were partially offset by cost reductions and incentive
    compensation expense which was $0.3 million lower in the thirteen weeks
    ended September 27, 2008, than in the prior year due to lower earnings
    levels in 2008.

--  Interest expense, net, decreased to $0.2 million in the thirteen weeks
    ended September 27, 2008 from $0.5 million in the same period last year due
    to lower borrowing levels and interest rates.

Revenues for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 were up 8% to $261.6 million from $243.3 million last year. The favorable effect of foreign currency exchange and the net impact of an acquisition and a sale of assets accounted for approximately 2% of the net sales increase. The remaining increase is primarily the result of increased revenues from new product sales and increased market penetration.

Reported net income in the first nine months of 2008 was $13.0 million compared to net income of $15.5 million in the same period last year. Reported diluted earnings per share in the nine months ended September 28, 2008 were $0.72 compared to $0.86 in the same period last year. Excluding the vacation adjustment in 2007, net income in the first nine months of 2008 was $13.0 million compared to net income of $14.7 million in the same period last year and diluted EPS for the first nine months of 2008 decreased to $0.72 from $0.81 in the same period last year.

Mr. Richard Berman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Sales growth in the quarter was strong as we shipped several large customer rollouts. Our margin decline from the second quarter reflects the impact of rising commodity prices and the weak dollar. We have not cut back on our new product development efforts despite the softening economy as we remain committed to maintaining our leadership position in aftermarket with innovative new products and solutions for our customers and end users. We look forward to sharing many of our most recent new product opportunities with our customers during next week's AAPEX/AAIW Show."

Dorman Products, Inc. is a leading supplier of OE Dealer Exclusive automotive replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake products, and household hardware to the Automotive Aftermarket and Mass Merchandise markets. Dorman products are marketed under the OE Solutions(TM), HELP!®, AutoGrade(TM), First Stop(TM), Conduct-Tite®, Symmetry® and Scan-Tech® brand names.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed in the Company's 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A -- Risk Factors.

 

                      DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      Consolidated Statements of Operations
                     (in thousands, except per-share amounts)

                                        13 Weeks          13 Weeks
                                    ----------------  ----------------
Third Quarter (unaudited)           09/27/08    Pct.  09/29/07    Pct.
Net sales                           $  91,202  100.0  $  83,174  100.0
Cost of goods sold                     61,697   67.6     53,670   64.5
Gross profit                           29,505   32.4     29,504   35.5
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses               21,010   23.1     19,853   23.9
Income from operations                  8,495    9.3      9,651   11.6
Interest expense, net                     221    0.2        512    0.6
Income before income taxes              8,274    9.1      9,139   11.0
Provision for income taxes              3,226    3.6      3,460    4.2
Net income                          $   5,048    5.5  $   5,679    6.8
Earnings per share
     Basic                          $    0.29      -  $    0.32      -
     Diluted                        $    0.28      -  $    0.31      -
Average shares outstanding
     Basic                             17,660      -     17,695      -
     Diluted                           18,046      -     18,145      -


                                        39 Weeks          39 Weeks
                                    ----------------  ----------------
Year to Date (unaudited)            09/27/08    Pct.  09/29/07    Pct.
Net sales                           $ 261,638  100.0  $ 243,263  100.0
Cost of goods sold                    177,265   67.8    158,913   65.3
Gross profit                           84,373   32.2     84,350   34.7
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses               62,463   23.8     57,863   23.8
Income from operations                 21,910    8.4     26,487   10.9
Interest expense, net                     774    0.3      1,551    0.6
Income before income taxes             21,136    8.1     24,936   10.3
Provision for income taxes              8,173    3.1      9,427    3.9
Net income                          $  12,963    5.0  $  15,509    6.4
Earnings per share
     Basic                          $    0.73      -  $    0.88      -
     Diluted                        $    0.72      -  $    0.86      -
Average shares outstanding
     Basic                             17,684      -     17,691      -
     Diluted                           18,059      -     18,130      -



                       DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                    (Unaudited)
                                   (in thousands)

                                     09/27/08         12/29/07

Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents           $   7,100         $   6,918
Accounts receivable                    84,865            76,897
Inventories                            90,057            80,565
Deferred income taxes                  10,751            10,111
Prepaid expenses                        2,236             1,921
Total current assets                  195,009           176,412
Property & equipment                   25,555            25,680
Goodwill                               26,633            26,662
Other assets                            1,564             1,901
Total assets                        $ 248,761         $ 230,655

Liability & Shareholders Equity:
Current portion of long-term debt   $      85         $   8,654
Accounts payable                       22,077            18,752
Accrued expenses and other              9,519            10,718
Total current liabilities              31,681            38,124
Long-term debt and other               22,935            10,811
Deferred income taxes                   8,625             7,862
Shareholders equity                   185,520           173,858
Total Liabilities and Equity        $ 248,761         $ 230,655


Selected Cash Flow Information:
(in thousands)                         13 Weeks              39 Weeks
                                      (unaudited)           (unaudited)
                                    ----------------     ----------------
                                   09/27/08  09/29/07    09/27/08  09/29/07

Depreciation and
 amortization                      $   1,893 $   2,004  $   5,707 $   5,752
Capital Expenditures               $   2,189 $   1,409  $   5,792 $   4,061



                       DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
                      (in thousands, except per-share amounts)

This press release contains non-GAAP measures which adjust net income and
diluted earnings per share to exclude the impact of the following item:
    - Effective December 31, 2006, we changed our vacation policy so that
      vacation is earned ratably throughout the year rather than at the end
      of the preceding year.  This change resulted in a reduction in our
      vacation accrual of $1.8 million in 2007, $0.4 million of which was
      recorded in the three months ended September 29, 2007, and $1.3
      million of which was recorded in the nine months ended
      September 29, 2007.
The presentation of these non-GAAP measures is intended to enhance the
usefulness of the financial information by providing measures which the
Company's management uses internally to evaluate the Company's baseline
performance. A reconciliation of net income and diluted earnings per
share follows:

                                                   13 Weeks (unaudited)
                                              ----------------------------
                                              09/27/08  09/29/07  % Change
Net income, as reported                       $   5,048 $  5,679     -11.1%
  Less: Vacation adjustment, net of tax               -     (332)      N/A
                                              --------- --------  --------
Net income, as adjusted                       $   5,048 $  5,347      -5.6%
                                              ========= ========  ========

Diluted EPS, as reported                      $    0.28 $   0.31      -9.7%
  Less: Vacation adjustment, net of tax               -    (0.02)      N/A
                                              --------- --------  --------
Diluted EPS, as adjusted                      $    0.28 $   0.29      -3.4%
                                              ========= ========  ========

                                                  39 Weeks (unaudited)
                                              ----------------------------
                                               09/27/08 09/29/07  % Change
Net income, as reported                       $  12,963 $ 15,509     -16.4%
  Less: Vacation adjustment, net of tax               -     (821)      N/A
                                              --------- --------  --------
Net income, as adjusted                       $  12,963 $ 14,688     -11.7%
                                              ========= ========  ========

Diluted EPS, as reported                      $    0.72 $   0.86     -16.3%
  Less: Vacation adjustment, net of tax                    (0.05)      N/A
                                              --------- --------  --------
Diluted EPS, as adjusted                      $    0.72 $   0.81     -11.1%
                                              ========= ========  ========


Contact:
     For Further Information Contact:
     Mathias J. Barton
     CFO
     (215) 997-1800 x 5132
     E-mail: Email Contact
      
     Corporate Headquarters:
     Dorman Products, Inc.
     3400 East Walnut Street
     Colmar, Pennsylvania 18915
     Fax: (215) 997-8577
      
     Visit our Home Page:
     http://www.dormanproducts.com
      

Source: Dorman Products, Inc.


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