Moog Reports First Quarter Results

EAST AURORA, NY--(Marketwired - Jan 29, 2016) - Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A) (NYSE: MOG.B) today announced first quarter sales of $568 million, down 10% from a year ago on weaker industrial and energy markets. Net earnings of $26 million decreased by 26% and earnings per share of $.71 were 17% lower.

Aircraft Controls segment sales in the quarter were $255 million, down 4% year over year. Commercial aircraft revenues were off 4%, to $135 million. Lower OEM sales to Boeing were offset by higher OEM sales to Airbus. Commercial aftermarket sales were down marginally to $28 million, the result of lower 787 initial provisioning.

Military aircraft sales were down 5%, to $120 million. Lower F-18 and V-22 OEM sales were partly offset by a 31% increase in F-35 sales. Military aftermarket sales were nominally lower at $49 million, as the C-5 modernization program winds down.

Space and Defense Controls segment sales of $83 million were 17% lower than a year ago. Space market sales of $40 million were down 24%, mostly the result of a cyclical decrease in demand for satellite components. Defense sales were $43 million, down 10%, all on lower security sales.

Industrial Systems segment sales of $125 million were down 6%, all due to the stronger U.S. dollar. Energy sales were down 17% due to lower sales of oil and gas exploration equipment. Sales of industrial automation products were off by 11% but offset by a 19% increase in sales of simulation and test systems.

Components segment sales, at $80 million, were 26% lower than a year ago. Decreases were seen across all markets as the segment was impacted by weaker oil prices, the slowing economy in China and the strong U.S. dollar. 

Medical Devices segment sales of $26 million were 13% higher than last year on very strong sales of IV and enteral pumps and associated administration sets.

Twelve month consolidated backlog was $1.2 billion.

Projections for fiscal 2016 were also updated based on a weakening outlook for the industrial and energy businesses. The company is reducing its sales forecast for the year by $100 million which will result in sales of $2.47 billion, net earnings of $124 million and earnings per share of $3.35, plus or minus $0.15 per share. 

"We expected a slow start to the year and we came in at the low end of our guidance for the quarter," said John Scannell, Chairman and CEO. "Over the last 90 days, our outlook for A&D markets has held fairly firm, but our view on our non-A&D markets has changed based on evolving global economics. We're still investing in the long-term future across all of our markets and we're promoting more efficient processes in our operations. Over the past couple of years we've seen improvements in several operating segments and our team will continue to work very hard to deliver the best results possible for our shareholders."

In conjunction with today's release, Moog will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, which will be broadcast live over the Internet. John Scannell and Don Fishback, CFO, will host the call. Listeners can access the call live or in replay mode at www.moog.com/investors/communications. Supplemental financial data will be available on the webcast link prior to the conference call.

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, wind energy, marine and medical equipment. Additional information about the company can be found at www.moog.com.

Cautionary Statement

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• the markets we serve are cyclical and sensitive to domestic and foreign economic conditions and events, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate;
• we operate in highly competitive markets with competitors who may have greater resources than we possess;
• we depend heavily on government contracts that may not be fully funded or may be terminated, and the failure to receive funding or the termination of one or more of these contracts could reduce our sales and increase our costs;
• we make estimates in accounting for long-term contracts, and changes in these estimates may have significant impacts on our earnings;
• we enter into fixed-price contracts, which could subject us to losses if we have cost overruns;
• we may not realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog as revenue, which could adversely affect our future revenue and growth prospects;
• if our subcontractors or suppliers fail to perform their contractual obligations, our prime contract performance and our ability to obtain future business could be materially and adversely impacted;
• contracting on government programs is subject to significant regulation, including rules related to bidding, billing and accounting kickbacks and false claims, and any non-compliance could subject us to fines and penalties or possible debarment;
• the loss of The Boeing Company as a customer or a significant reduction in sales to The Boeing Company could adversely impact our operating results;
• our new product research and development efforts may not be successful which could reduce our sales and earnings;
• our inability to adequately enforce and protect our intellectual property or defend against assertions of infringement could prevent or restrict our ability to compete;
• our business operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions, intrusions or new software implementations;
• our indebtedness and restrictive covenants under our credit facilities could limit our operational and financial flexibility;
• significant changes in discount rates, rates of return on pension assets, mortality tables and other factors could adversely affect our earnings and equity and increase our pension funding requirements;
• a write-off of all or part of our goodwill or other intangible assets could adversely affect our operating results and net worth;
• our sales and earnings may be affected if we cannot identify, acquire or integrate strategic acquisitions, or if we engage in divesting activities;
• our operations in foreign countries expose us to political and currency risks and adverse changes in local legal and regulatory environments;
• unforeseen exposure to additional income tax liabilities may affect our operating results;
• government regulations could limit our ability to sell our products outside the United States and otherwise adversely affect our business;
• governmental regulations and customer demands related to conflict minerals may adversely impact our operating results;
• the failure or misuse of our products may damage our reputation, necessitate a product recall or result in claims against us that exceed our insurance coverage, thereby requiring us to pay significant damages;
• future terror attacks, war, natural disasters or other catastrophic events beyond our control could negatively impact our business;
• our operations are subject to environmental laws, and complying with those laws may cause us to incur significant costs; and
• we are involved in various legal proceedings, the outcome of which may be unfavorable to us.
  
  

These factors are not exhaustive. New factors, risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time that may affect the forward-looking statements made herein. Given these factors, risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictive of future results. We disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements made in this report.

Moog Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
			Three Months Ended
			January 2, 2016			January 3, 2015
Net sales			$	568,457		$	630,523
Cost of sales				406,997			446,605
Gross profit				161,460			183,918
	Research and development			34,798			31,321
	Selling, general and administrative			82,994			97,827
	Interest			8,322			5,368
	Restructuring			273			--
	Other			(582	)		(36	)
Earnings before income taxes				35,655			49,438
Income taxes				9,495			14,173
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders and noncontrolling interest			$	26,160		$	35,265
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest				(81	)		--
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders			$	26,241		$	35,265
Net earnings per share attributable to common shareholders
	Basic		$	0.71		$	0.87
	Diluted		$	0.71		$	0.86
Average common shares outstanding
	Basic			36,713,949			40,594,886
	Diluted			37,028,331			41,080,179

Moog Inc.
CONSOLIDATED SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT
(dollars in thousands)
			Three Months Ended
			January 2, 2016				January 3, 2015
Net sales:
	Aircraft Controls		$	254,835			$	266,368
	Space and Defense Controls			82,640				99,955
	Industrial Systems			125,179				133,366
	Components			79,575				107,704
	Medical Devices			26,228				23,130
Net sales			$	568,457			$	630,523
Operating profit:
	Aircraft Controls		$	18,131			$	24,458
				7.1	%			9.2	%
	Space and Defense Controls			11,816				8,726
				14.3	%			8.7	%
	Industrial Systems			13,633				13,219
				10.9	%			9.9	%
	Components			4,700				16,962
				5.9	%			15.7	%
	Medical Devices			3,279				2,336
				12.5	%			10.1	%
Total operating profit				51,559				65,701
				9.1	%			10.4	%
Deductions from operating profit:
	Interest expense			8,322				5,368
	Equity-based compensation expense			936				3,398
	Corporate and other expenses, net			6,646				7,497
Earnings before income taxes			$	35,655			$	49,438

Moog Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
				January 2,  2016			October 3,  2015
ASSETS
Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents			$	323,318		$	309,853
	Receivables				690,876			698,419
	Inventories				501,653			493,360
	Deferred income taxes				91,225			91,210
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets				37,933			34,653
		Total current assets			1,645,005			1,627,495
Property, plant and equipment, net					535,393			536,756
Goodwill					752,791			737,212
Intangible assets, net					143,048			143,723
Other assets					40,603			41,285
Total assets				$	3,116,840		$	3,086,471
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
	Short-term borrowings			$	1,363		$	83
	Current installments of long-term debt				443			34
	Accounts payable				147,971			165,973
	Accrued salaries, wages and commissions				115,457			125,270
	Customer advances				166,491			167,423
	Contract loss reserves				29,724			30,422
	Other accrued liabilities				106,740			116,300
		Total current liabilities			568,189			605,505
Long-term debt, excluding current installments					1,130,569			1,075,067
Long-term pension and retirement obligations					333,441			348,239
Deferred income taxes					69,136			60,209
Other long-term liabilities					3,363			2,919
	Total liabilities				2,104,698			2,091,939
Commitment and contingencies					--			--
Redeemable noncontrolling interest					9,106			--
Shareholders' equity
	Common stock				51,280			51,280
	Other shareholders' equity				951,756			943,252
		Total shareholders' equity			1,003,036			994,532
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				$	3,116,840		$	3,086,471

Moog Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
					Three Months Ended
					January 2,  2016				January 3,  2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net earnings attributable to common shareholders and noncontrolling interest				$	26,160			$	35,265
	Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
		Depreciation				19,208				19,833
		Amortization				5,877				6,741
		Deferred income taxes				3,532				6,713
		Equity-based compensation expense				936				3,398
		Other				804				1,111
	Changes in assets and liabilities providing (using) cash:
		Receivables				5,221				62,772
		Inventories				(11,131	)			(15,381	)
		Accounts payable				(22,522	)			(6,528	)
		Customer advances				(498	)			(1,019	)
		Accrued expenses				(17,114	)			(35,922	)
		Accrued income taxes				(2,685	)			(3,060	)
		Net pension and post retirement liabilities				(5,709	)			970
		Other assets and liabilities				(2,534	)			3,580
			Net cash provided (used) by operating activities			(455	)			78,473
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired					(11,016	)			--
	Purchase of property, plant and equipment					(12,305	)			(20,160	)
	Other investing transactions					1,021				71
			Net cash used by investing activities			(22,300	)			(20,089	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Net short-term repayments					--				(3,236	)
	Proceeds from revolving lines of credit					148,605				123,170
	Payments on revolving lines of credit					(93,605	)			(337,170	)
	Payments on long-term debt					(9,540	)			(5,234	)
	Proceeds from senior notes, net of issuance costs					--				294,718
	Proceeds from sale of treasury stock					2,230				9,951
	Purchase of outstanding shares for treasury					(3,034	)			(122,443	)
	Purchase of stock held by SECT					(1,020	)			(4,460	)
	Excess tax benefits from equity-based payment arrangements					580				4,855
			Net cash provided (used) by financing activities			44,216				(39,849	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash						(7,996	)			(9,587	)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents						13,465				8,948
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					309,853				231,292
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	323,318			$	240,240