Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2014 Results
 
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 22, 2014 -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that net income for the first quarter of 2014 was $24.7 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $26.2 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, for the same period of 2013.  Diluted earnings per share for 2013 have been adjusted to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split that was effected during the first quarter of 2014.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2014 were $574.4 million compared with $559.7 million for the same quarter of the prior year.  The increase in net sales was principally due to an overall increase in unit volumes of 8.6 percent, of which 6.4 percent was contributed by acquired businesses, partially offset by lower copper costs that impacted the selling prices of the Company’s products.  Copper prices decreased 10 percent from the prior year averaging $3.24 per pound in the first quarter of 2014 compared with $3.60 per pound in the first quarter of 2013.

In addition, on February 28, 2014 the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of Yorkshire Copper Tube for approximately $30.1 million.

Regarding the outlook for 2014, Greg Christopher, CEO, said, “Construction activity got off to a slow start in 2014, principally due to this year’s harsh winter weather.  We anticipate better business conditions as spring arrives.”

He also added, “The acquisitions of Yorkshire Copper Tube and Howell Metal Company contributed favorably to the growth in unit volume, but as is typical with acquisitions of this nature, they follow a pattern where substantial changes occur that are costly.  We are happy with our progress and we expect both businesses to be accretive to our earnings by year end.”

Mueller Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of copper tube and fittings; brass and copper alloy rod, bar and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum and copper impact extrusions; plastic fittings and valves; refrigeration valves and fittings; and fabricated tubular products.  Mueller’s operations are located throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, and China.  Mueller’s business is importantly linked to: (i) the construction of new homes; (ii) the improvement and reconditioning of existing homes and structures; and (iii) the commercial construction market which includes office buildings, factories, hotels, hospitals, etc.



 
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Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These include economic and currency conditions, continued availability of raw materials and energy, market demand, pricing, competitive and technological factors, and the availability of financing, among others, as set forth in the Company’s SEC filings.  The words “pro forma,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “target,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.  The Company has no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this report.
 
CONTACT: Jeffrey A. Martin, (901) 753-3226
 
 
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

   
For the Quarter Ended
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
March 29, 2014
   
March 30, 2013
 
             
Net sales
 
$
574,374
   
$
559,690
 
                 
Cost of goods sold
   
495,777
     
482,850
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
8,107
     
8,154
 
Selling, general, and administrative expense
   
32,183
     
31,343
 
                 
     Operating income
   
38,307
     
37,343
 
                 
Interest expense
   
(1,026
)
   
(596
)
Other income, net
   
88
     
3,163
 
                 
     Income before income taxes
   
37,369
     
39,910
 
                 
Income tax expense
   
(12,415
)
   
(13,476
)
                 
     Consolidated net income
   
24,954
     
26,434
 
                 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
(248
)
   
(232
)
                 
     Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.
 
$
24,706
   
$
26,202
 
                 
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share
   
55,918
     
55,645
 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards
   
853
     
747
 
                 
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share
   
56,771
     
56,392
 
                 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.44
   
$
0.47
 
                 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.44
   
$
0.46
 
                 
Dividends per share
 
$
0.075
   
$
0.0625
 
                 
Summary Segment Data:
               
Net sales:
               
   Plumbing & Refrigeration Segment
 
$
338,027
   
$
311,814
 
   OEM Segment
   
240,030
     
253,787
 
   Elimination of intersegment sales
   
(3,683
)
   
(5,911
)
                 
Net sales
 
$
574,374
   
$
559,690
 
                 
Operating income:
               
   Plumbing & Refrigeration Segment
 
$
23,885
   
$
22,625
 
   OEM Segment
   
21,286
     
20,323
 
   Unallocated expenses
   
(6,864
)
   
(5,605
)
                 
Operating income
 
$
38,307
   
$
37,343
 
                 
 
 

 
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)


(In thousands)
 
March 29, 2014
   
December 28, 2013
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
233,475
   
$
311,800
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
319,902
     
271,847
 
Inventories
   
279,465
     
251,716
 
Other current assets
   
52,371
     
39,354
 
                 
     Total current assets
   
885,213
     
874,717
 
                 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
   
243,905
     
244,457
 
Other assets
   
153,711
     
128,593
 
                 
   
$
1,282,829
   
$
1,247,767
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
           
Current portion of debt
 
$
32,085
   
$
29,083
 
Accounts payable
   
109,452
     
80,897
 
Other current liabilities
   
93,894
     
109,276
 
                 
     Total current liabilities
   
235,431
     
219,256
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
206,000
     
206,250
 
Pension and postretirement liabilities
   
26,554
     
27,426
 
Environmental reserves
   
22,005
     
22,144
 
Deferred income taxes
   
34,039
     
35,975
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
   
618
     
849
 
                 
     Total liabilities
   
524,647
     
511,900
 
                 
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity
   
725,469
     
703,405
 
Noncontrolling interest
   
32,713
     
32,462
 
                 
     Total equity
   
758,182
     
735,867
 
                 
   
$
1,282,829
   
$
1,247,767
 
                 
   

 
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
For the Quarter Ended
 
 (In thousands)
 
March 29, 2014
   
March 30, 2013
 
         
Cash flows from operating activities
               
Consolidated net income
 
$
24,954
   
$
26,434
 
Reconciliation of consolidated net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
     Depreciation and amortization
   
8,165
     
8,250
 
     Stock-based compensation expense
   
1,194
     
946
 
     Gain on disposal of properties
   
(1,413
)
   
(3,003
)
     Deferred income taxes
   
(1,484
)
   
(1,313
)
     Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
(156
)
   
(30
)
     Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business acquired:
               
          Receivables
   
(49,482
)
   
(42,680
)
          Inventories
   
(10,055
)
   
212
 
          Other assets
   
(14,467
)
   
2,585
 
          Current liabilities
   
(1,337
)
   
(5,365
)
          Other liabilities
   
(989
)
   
(753
)
          Other, net
   
398
     
(198
)
                 
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(44,672
)
   
(14,915
)
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Business acquired
   
(30,137
)
   
 
Capital expenditures
   
(9,199
)
   
(9,835
)
Net withdrawals from (deposits into) restricted cash balances
   
1,771
     
(14,800
)
Proceeds from the sales of properties
   
4,833
     
3,002
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(32,732
)
   
(21,633
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.
   
(4,196
)
   
(3,479
)
Debt issuance cost
   
     
(50
)
(Repayment) issuance of debt by joint venture, net
   
(1,407
)
   
26,060
 
Repayment of long-term debt
   
(250
)
   
(250
)
Issuance of debt
   
4,373
     
 
Net cash received to settle stock-based awards
   
224
     
65
 
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
156
     
30
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(1,100
)
   
22,376
 
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
179
     
(896
)
                 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(78,325
)
   
(15,068
)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
   
311,800
     
198,934
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
 
$
233,475
   
$
183,866
 
                 

 
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