Exhibit 99.1


Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Earnings
 
MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 21, 2014 -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today net income of $23.8 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014.  This compares with net income of $19.5 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, earned from normal operations in the third quarter of 2013.  During the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported an additional after-tax net gain of $20.3 million, or 36 cents per diluted share, related to non-recurring items.
 
Net sales for the third quarter were $602.8 million compared with $528.9 million for the same quarter in 2013.  The growth in net sales was driven by unit volume increases of 16.6 percent, of which two thirds came from acquisitions; partially offset by the decline in copper values year-over-year.
 
Financial highlights for the quarter:
-  
Results include $1.1 million of severance and other charges related to the ongoing reorganization of the acquired Yorkshire Copper Tube business.
 
-  
Quarter ending cash totaled $259.9 million equal to $4.57 per share.
 
-  
Stockholders’ equity was $774.6 million equal to a book value per share of $13.62.
 
-  
Debt to total capitalization was 23.1 percent and the current ratio was 4.0 to 1.
 
Regarding the outlook, Greg Christopher, CEO said, “In the third quarter, continued signs of increased activity in the private non-residential construction segment are encouraging.  This is a welcome development as past experience shows that once this segment gains momentum, it tends to persist.
 
“Furthermore the residential segment of our business continues to idle along while improving at a modest pace, with housing starts likely to remain under one million units in 2014.  A ramp-up in starts will accompany further gains in the U.S. economy.”
 
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: (1) the construction of new homes; (2) the improvement and reconditioning of existing homes and structures; and (3) the commercial construction market that 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 “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
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
September 27, 2014
   
September 28, 2013
   
September 27, 2014
   
September 28, 2013
 
                         
Net sales
 
$
602,820
   
$
528,854
   
$
1,826,885
   
$
1,670,826
 
                                 
Cost of goods sold
   
521,278
     
456,302
     
1,574,830
     
1,440,277
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
8,952
     
7,882
     
25,651
     
24,364
 
Selling, general, and administrative expense
   
34,864
     
32,921
     
102,167
     
99,078
 
Gain on sale of plastic fittings manufacturing assets
   
     
(39,765
)
   
     
(39,765
)
Impairment charges
   
     
4,304
     
     
4,304
 
Insurance settlements
   
     
     
     
(106,332
)
                                 
    Operating income
   
37,726
     
67,210
     
124,237
     
248,900
 
                                 
Interest expense
   
(1,430
)
   
(1,243
)
   
(3,913
)
   
(2,940
)
Other income, net
   
225
     
842
     
440
     
4,324
 
                                 
    Income before income taxes
   
36,521
     
66,809
     
120,764
     
250,284
 
                                 
Income tax expense
   
(12,199
)
   
(26,816
)
   
(36,279
)
   
(92,015
)
                                 
    Consolidated net income
   
24,322
     
39,993
     
84,485
     
158,269
 
                                 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
(499
)
   
(129
)
   
(911
)
   
(1,053
)
                                 
    Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.
 
$
23,823
   
$
39,864
   
$
83,574
   
$
157,216
 
                                 
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share
   
56,107
     
55,787
     
55,999
     
55,704
 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards
   
637
     
723
     
746
     
737
 
                                 
Adjusted weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share
   
56,744
     
56,510
     
56,745
     
56,441
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.42
   
$
0.71
   
$
1.49
   
$
2.82
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.42
   
$
0.71
   
$
1.47
   
$
2.79
 
                                 
Dividends per share
 
$
0.075
   
$
0.0625
   
$
0.225
   
$
0.1875
 
                                 
Summary Segment Data:
                               
                                 
Net sales:
                               
    Plumbing & Refrigeration Segment
 
$
357,843
   
$
301,622
   
$
1,093,060
   
$
942,109
 
    OEM Segment
   
247,883
     
230,396
     
743,322
     
741,227
 
    Elimination of intersegment sales
   
(2,906
)
   
(3,164
)
   
(9,497
)
   
(12,510
)
                                 
Net sales
 
$
602,820
   
$
528,854
   
$
1,826,885
   
$
1,670,826
 
                                 
Operating income:
                               
    Plumbing & Refrigeration Segment
 
$
20,156
   
$
54,271
   
$
76,371
   
$
206,708
 
    OEM Segment
   
23,977
     
19,937
     
68,479
     
61,199
 
    Unallocated expenses
   
(6,407
)
   
(6,998
)
   
(20,613
)
   
(19,007
)
                                 
Operating income
 
$
37,726
   
$
67,210
   
$
124,237
   
$
248,900
 

 
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 
(In thousands)
 
September 27, 2014
   
December 28, 2013
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
259,858
   
$
311,800
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
332,508
     
271,847
 
Inventories
   
282,493
     
251,716
 
Other current assets
   
49,319
     
39,354
 
                 
    Total current assets
   
924,178
     
874,717
 
                 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
   
246,169
     
244,457
 
Other assets
   
157,389
     
128,593
 
                 
   
$
1,327,736
   
$
1,247,767
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
           
Current portion of debt
 
$
37,207
   
$
29,083
 
Accounts payable
   
92,342
     
80,897
 
Other current liabilities
   
103,774
     
109,276
 
                 
    Total current liabilities
   
233,323
     
219,256
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
205,500
     
206,250
 
Pension and postretirement liabilities
   
25,860
     
27,426
 
Environmental reserves
   
21,557
     
22,144
 
Deferred income taxes
   
33,342
     
35,975
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
   
581
     
849
 
                 
    Total liabilities
   
520,163
     
511,900
 
                 
Total Mueller Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity
   
774,562
     
703,405
 
Noncontrolling interest
   
33,011
     
32,462
 
                 
    Total equity
   
807,573
     
735,867
 
                 
   
$
1,327,736
   
$
1,247,767
 
                 


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

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
 (In thousands)
 
September 27, 2014
   
September 28, 2013
 
         
Cash flows from operating activities
               
  Consolidated net income
 
$
84,485
   
$
158,269
 
  Reconciliation of consolidated net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
               
      Depreciation and amortization
   
25,888
     
24,583
 
      Stock-based compensation expense
   
4,957
     
4,560
 
      Insurance settlements
   
     
(106,332
)
      Insurance proceeds – noncapital related
   
     
32,395
 
      Gain on sale of plastic fittings manufacturing assets
   
     
(39,765
)
      Gain on disposal of properties
   
(1,146
)
   
(3,316
)
      Impairment charges
   
     
4,304
 
      Deferred income taxes
   
(6,908
)
   
14,152
 
      Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
(829
)
   
(670
)
      Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business acquired:
               
        Receivables
   
(62,854
)
   
(38,370
)
        Inventories
   
(14,868
)
   
(4,566
)
        Other assets
   
(15,272
)
   
4,886
 
        Current liabilities
   
(8,675
)
   
19,649
 
        Other liabilities
   
(797
)
   
(297
)
        Other, net
   
223
     
508
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
4,204
     
69,990
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
  Capital expenditures
   
(28,406
)
   
(33,402
)
  Acquisition of business
   
(30,137
)
   
 
  Insurance proceeds for property and equipment
   
     
29,910
 
  Net withdrawals from (deposits into) restricted cash balances
   
2,507
     
(2,473
)
  Proceeds from the sales of assets
   
4,920
     
64,966
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(51,116
)
   
59,001
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
  Dividends paid to stockholders of Mueller Industries, Inc.
   
(12,606
)
   
(10,449
)
  Debt issuance cost
   
     
(50
)
  Issuance of debt by Mueller Europe, Limited, net
   
12,008
     
 
  (Repayment) issuance of debt by joint venture, net
   
(3,170
)
   
4,940
 
  Net cash used to settle stock-based awards
   
(887
)
   
(337
)
  Repurchase of common stock
   
(58
)
   
 
  Repayments of long-term debt
   
(800
)
   
(750
)
  Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
829
     
670
 
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(4,684
)
   
(5,976
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
(346
)
   
228
 
                 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(51,942
)
   
123,243
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
   
311,800
     
198,934
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
 
$
259,858
   
$
322,177
 
                 

 
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reconciliation of Net Income as Reported to Pro Forma Without Gain on Sale of
Plastic Fittings Manufacturing Assets and Impairment Charges
(Unaudited)

Earnings attributable to normal operations without the gain on sale of plastic fittings manufacturing assets and impairment charges is a measurement not derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Excluding the gain on sale of plastic fittings manufacturing assets and impairment charges is useful as it measures the operating results that are the outcome of daily operating decisions made in the normal course of business.  Reconciliation of earnings attributable to normal operations without the gain on sale of plastic fittings manufacturing assets and impairment charges to net income as reported is as follows:


   
For the Quarter Ended September 28, 2013
 
         
Impact of
       
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
As Reported
   
Gain on Sale of
Plastic Fittings
Manufacturing
Assets
   
Impairment
Charges
   
Pro Forma
 
                         
Operating income
 
$
67,210
   
$
39,765
   
$
(4,304
)
 
$
31,749
 
                                 
Interest expense
   
(1,243
)
   
     
     
(1,243
)
Other income, net
   
842
     
     
     
842
 
                                 
    Income before income taxes
   
66,809
     
39,765
     
(4,304
)
   
31,348
 
Income tax expense
   
(26,816
)
   
(16,845
)
   
1,719
     
(11,690
)
                                 
    Consolidated net income
   
39,993
     
22,920
     
(2,585
)
   
19,658
 
                                 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
(129
)
   
     
     
(129
)
                                 
    Net income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.
 
$
39,864
   
$
22,920
   
$
(2,585
)
 
$
19,529
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.41
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.35
 
                                 



 
 
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