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Federal-Mogul Reports Fourth Quarter Results SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NYSE: FMO - news) today announced fourth quarter sales of $1,348 million compared to $1,574 million in 1999. In line with the company's announcement on January 22, Federal-Mogul reported a fourth quarter loss of $(.99) per share from operations versus earnings of $.87 per share from operations in 1999. Excluded from earnings from operations were charges for restructuring and impairment, a tax valuation allowance adjustment and an asbestos liability adjustment in 2000 and integration costs in 1999. Including these items, Federal-Mogul reported a fourth quarter 2000 loss of $(4.80) per share compared to net earnings of $.79 in 1999. Cash flow from operations which includes capital expenditures, restructuring, and asbestos payments was a usage of $160 million.
(Photo: newscom.com ) As previously announced, Federal-Mogul's performance in the fourth quarter was impacted by continued depression of the heavy duty market, volume shortfalls in the North American automotive original equipment market, cessation of quarter-ending aftermarket sales incentives, and foreign exchange.
``We are not pleased with these results and are working aggressively to improve our operating performance,'' said Frank Macher, chief executive officer, who joined the company on January 11, 2001. ``We are intensifying the focused efforts on our six initiatives for operating improvement. These initiatives are aimed at increasing the company's cash flow while dramatically reducing our cost structure and asset base.''
By operating segment, the Americas and Asia reported fourth quarter sales of $899 million compared to $1,032 million in 1999. Europe and Africa reported sales of $449 million compared to $542 million in 1999. By product group, Federal-Mogul's fourth quarter sales were 39% in powertrain; 30% in sealing, visibility and systems protection; and 31% in brakes, chassis, ignition and fuel. The original equipment market represented 55% of the company's global sales with the replacement market accounting for 45% of fourth quarter sales. Excluding exchange impacts, original equipment sales were down by 8% and aftermarket sales were down 9% in the fourth quarter compared to 1999.
For 2000, Federal-Mogul had sales of $6,013 million, compared to $6,488 million in 1999. Federal-Mogul reported earnings per share from operations for the year of $.53 per share versus $4.04 per share in 1999.
Federal-Mogul Hosts Fourth Quarter Conference Call
Federal-Mogul will be hosting a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EST today, February 1, 2001 featuring Frank Macher, chief executive officer, Chip McClure, president and chief operating officer, and Mike Lynch, executive vice president and chief financial officer. To receive the dial in number call 800-289-0579 for domestic callers and 719-457-2550 for international callers and give 651042 as the Federal-Mogul RSVP confirmation code when requested. Please dial into the conference 10-15 minutes prior to 1:00 p.m.
A recording of this call will be available from 3:00 p.m. EST on February 1 through February 7, 2001. To access this recording, dial 719-457-0820 and then enter 651042 for the confirmation code.
Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global customers in the automotive, light trucks, heavy duty, farm and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1899. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at federal-mogul.com . Federal-Mogul's press releases are available by fax through Company News On-Call, call 800-758-5804, ext. 306225.
Information in this press release contains forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the ability to implement and achieve the intended results of the strategic initiatives, the cost and timing of implementing restructuring actions, conditions in the automotive components industry, certain global and regional economic conditions and other factors detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Federal- Mogul undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
F E D E R A L - M O G U L C O R P O R A T I O N S T A T E M E N T S O F O P E R A T I O N S (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31 December 31 2000 1999 2000 1999
Net sales $1,348.4 $1,574.3 $6,013.2 $6,487.5 Cost of products sold 1,113.5 1,169.2 4,595.9 4,709.1 Gross margin 234.9 405.1 1,417.3 1,778.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses 215.2 210.6 844.6 848.9 Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 29.9 32.8 123.6 127.2 Restructuring charge 58.4 - 135.7 - Adjustment of assets held for sale and other long- lived assets to fair value 60.8 - 75.4 7.9 Asbestos charge 184.4 - 184.4 - Integration costs - 10.3 - 46.9 Interest expense 72.7 66.1 289.3 273.5 Interest income (1.2) (1.8) (4.3) (4.6) International currency exchange losses (gains) (1.4) (6.2) (0.1) (2.7) Other expense, net 5.6 3.9 31.0 21.4 Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Item and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle (389.5) 89.4 (262.3) 459.9
Income tax expense (benefit) (51.8) 29.2 19.2 180.9
Earnings (Loss) Before Extraordinary Item and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle (337.7) 60.2 (281.5) 279.0
Extraordinary item - loss on early retirement of debt, net of applicable income tax benefit - - - 23.1 Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities, net of applicable income tax benefit - - - 12.7
Net Earnings (Loss) $(337.7) $60.2 $(281.5) $243.2
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic Earnings (loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $(4.80) $0.85 $(4.02) $3.96 Extraordinary item - loss on early retirement of debt, net of applicable income tax benefit - - - (0.34) Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities, net of applicable income tax benefit - - - (0.18)
Net Earnings (Loss) $(4.80) $0.85 $(4.02) $3.44
Diluted Earnings (loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $(4.80) $0.79 $(4.02) $3.59 Extraordinary item - loss on early retirement of debt, net of applicable income tax benefit - - - (0.28) Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities, net of applicable income tax benefit - - - (0.15)
Net Earnings (Loss) $(4.80) $0.79 $(4.02) $3.16
Weighted Average Shares (Thousands) Basic 70,463 70,262 70,445 69,787 Diluted 70,463 83,775 70,445 84,206
F E D E R A L - M O G U L C O R P O R A T I O N B A L A N C E S H E E T S
(Millions of Dollars)
December 31 2000 1999 Assets Cash and equivalents $107.2 $64.5 Accounts receivable 512.8 514.6 Investment in accounts receivable securitization 229.1 232.2 Inventories 808.6 883.6 Prepaid expenses and income tax benefits 479.1 331.6 Total current assets 2,136.8 2,026.5
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,388.8 2,503.7 Goodwill 3,303.1 3,547.8 Other intangible assets 746.4 796.3 Asbestos-related insurance recoverable 771.1 325.9 Other noncurrent assets 1,007.7 745.0
Total Assets $10,353.9 $9,945.2
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt $147.8 $190.8 Accounts payable 431.9 621.9 Accrued compensation 157.8 182.9 Restructuring and rationalization reserves 107.9 46.0 Current portion of asbestos liability 350.0 180.0 Interest payable 94.4 79.0 Other accrued liabilities 414.0 482.0 Total current liabilities 1,703.8 1,782.6
Long-term debt 3,559.7 3,020.0 Long-term portion of asbestos liability 1,461.9 1,335.3 Post employment benefits 637.6 661.9 Other accrued liabilities 709.3 454.9 Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 57.5 40.3 Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding solely convertible subordinated debentures of the Company 575.0 575.0
Shareholders' equity: Series C ESOP preferred stock 38.1 41.5 Common stock 352.5 352.1 Additional paid-in capital 1,780.3 1,782.4 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (115.2) 170.3 Unearned ESOP compensation - (7.9) Accumulated other comprehensive income (405.8) (262.1) Other (0.8) (1.1) Total Shareholders' Equity 1,649.1 2,075.2
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $10,353.9 $9,945.2
F E D E R A L - M O G U L C O R P O R A T I O N S T A T E M E N T O F C A S H F L O W S (Millions of Dollars)
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31 December 31 2000 1999 2000 1999
Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating Activities Net earnings (loss) $(337.7) $60.2 $(281.5) $243.2 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided from (used by) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 87.1 83.1 374.4 354.9 Restructuring charge 58.4 - 135.7 - Adjustment of assets held for sale and other long-lived assets to fair value 60.8 - 75.4 7.9 Asbestos charge 184.4 - 184.4 - Loss on early retirement of debt - - - 36.6 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - 19.5 Postemployment benefits 4.3 (18.1) (9.1) (18.8) Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 81.0 88.1 38.1 (33.4) Decrease in inventories 82.5 72.0 40.7 117.2 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (63.4) 98.3 (175.4) 149.7 Decrease in current liabilities and other (87.2) (53.3) (113.6) (55.6) Payments against restructuring and rationalization reserves (29.4) (6.7) (72.2) (80.6) Payments against asbestos liability (116.7) (55.8) (351.4) (178.2) Net Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating Activities (75.9) 267.8 (154.5) 562.4
Cash Provided From (Used By) Investing Activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets, net (83.9) (105.1) (313.3) (395.2) Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired - (0.5) - (371.2) Proceeds from sales of businesses 5.7 15.9 66.6 53.3 Other 5.8 - 2.4 - Net Cash Used By Investing Activities (72.4) (89.7) (244.3) (713.1)
Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing Activities Issuance of common stock - - - 1.2 Net increase (decrease) in debt 227.8 (217.9) 517.8 (131.5) Fees paid for debt issuance and other securities (4.6) - (4.6) (25.5) Sale (repurchase) of accounts receivable under securitization (15.2) 43.1 (62.1) 304.3 Dividends (1.0) (0.9) (4.1) (4.3) Other (7.3) (2.8) (5.5) (6.2) Net Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing Activities 199.7 (178.5) 441.5 138.0
(Increase) Decrease in Cash and Equivalents 51.4 (0.4) 42.7 (12.7)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 55.8 64.9 64.5 77.2
Cash and Equivalents at End of Period $107.2 $64.5 $107.2 $64.5
F E D E R A L - M O G U L C O R P O R A T I O N N E T E A R N I N G S R E C O N C I L A T I O N (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2000 Adjustments As Restructuring Impairment Tax Asbestos From Reported Charge Costs Valuation Charge Allowance Operations
Net sales $1,348.4 $- $- $- $- $1,348.4 Cost of products sold 1,113.5 - - - - 1,113.5 Gross margin 234.9 - - - - 234.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 215.2 - - - - 215.2 Amortization of goodwill and other 29.9 - - - - 29.9 intangible assets Restructuring charge 58.4 (58.4) - - - - Adjustment of assets held for sale and other long- lived assets to fair value 60.8 - (60.8) - - - Asbestos charge 184.4 - - - (184.4) - Interest expense 72.7 - - - - 72.7 Interest income (1.2) - - - - (1.2) International currency exchange losses (1.4) - - - - (1.4) Other expense, net 5.6 - - - - 5.6 Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes (389.5) 58.4 60.8 - 184.4 (85.9)
Income tax expense (benefit) (51.8) 20.2 20.5 (60.0) 54.4 (16.7)
Net Earnings (Loss) $(337.7) $38.2 $40.3 $60.0 $130.0 $(69.2)
Diluted Loss Per Common Share $(4.80) $0.54 $0.57 $0.86 $1.84 $(0.99)
F E D E R A L - M O G U L C O R P O R A T I O N N E T E A R N I N G S R E C O N C I L A T I O N (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited)
Year Ended December 31, 2000 Adjustments As Restructuring Impairment Tax Asbestos From Reported Charge Costs Valuation Charge Allowance Operations
Net sales $6,013.2 $- $- $- $- $6,013.2 Cost of products sold 4,595.9 - - - - 4,595.9 Gross margin 1,417.3 - - - - 1,417.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses 844.6 - - - - 844.6 Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 123.6 - - - - 123.6 Restructuring charge 135.7 (135.7) - - - - Adjustment of assets held for sale and other long-lived assets to fair value 75.4 - (75.4) - - - Asbestos charge 184.4 - - - (184.4) - Interest expense 289.3 - - - - 289.3 Interest income (4.3) - - - - (4.3) International currency exchange losses (0.1) - - - - (0.1) Other expense, net 31.0 - - - - 31.0 Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes (262.3) 135.7 75.4 - 184.4 133.2
Income tax expense (benefit) 19.2 46.2 25.6 (60.0) 54.4 85.4
Net Earnings (Loss) $(281.5) $89.5 $49.8 $60.0 $130.0 $47.8
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share $(4.02) $1.23 $0.69 $0.83 $1.80 $0.53
SOURCE: Federal-Mogul Corporation
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