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Escalade Reports First Quarter 2018 Results


EVANSVILLE, Ind., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ: ESCA) ? "Driven by product mix and signs of stability within the Archery category, our first quarter resulted in continued margin improvement of 200 bps," stated Dave Fetherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Escalade, Inc. "Despite an unseasonably cold start to the Spring which affected our outdoor categories of Basketball and Playground as well as retailers managing their inventory to lower levels, revenue for the first quarter was up compared to prior year. We anticipate sales to increase in these categories during the second quarter as the weather warms across the country. Our SG&A increased over prior year due to expenses associated with our Q1 2017 acquisition of Lifeline Products, LLC, start-up costs from our new Vuly trampoline distribution agreement, and our ongoing investment in the e-commerce channel. We expect SG&A to be higher during 2018 as we continue to invest in the e-commerce channel and operational systems. We continue to execute our operational and sales initiatives and remain optimistic for the balance of 2018."

Escalade, Inc. (PRNewsFoto/Escalade, Inc.)

Net sales for the first quarter of 2018 were $32.1 million compared to net sales of $31.9 million for the same quarter in 2017, an increase of $0.3 million or 0.9%.

Gross margin ratio for the first quarter of 2018 increased to 28.0%, compared to 26.0% for the same period in the prior year. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2018 was $9.0 million compared to gross profit of $8.3 million for the same quarter in 2017, an increase of $0.7 million or 8.5%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $7.0 million for the quarter compared to $5.9 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $1.1 million or 17.2%.  SG&A, as a percent of sales, for the first quarter of 2018 increased to 21.6% from 18.6% reported for the same period prior year.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2018 was $1.7 million compared to operating income of $2.0 million for the same period in the prior year, a decrease of $0.3 million or 14.1%.

Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $1.2 million, or $0.084 diluted earnings per share compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.097 diluted earnings per share for the same quarter in 2017.

The Company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share to be paid to all shareholders of record on June 7, 2018 and disbursed on June 14, 2018.

Escalade is a leading manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on the Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or contact Patrick Griffin, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at 812/467-4449.

ABOUT ESCALADE SPORTS

Headquartered in Evansville, IN, Escalade Sports is a global manufacturer and distributor of sports and outdoor recreational equipment.  Leaders in their respective categories, Escalade Sports' brands include Bear® Archery and Trophy Ridge® archery accessories; STIGA® and Ping-Pong® table tennis, Accudart® and Unicorn® darting, Onix® pickleball equipment; Triumph Sportstm indoor and outdoor games, Goalrillatm and Goalsetter® residential in-ground basketball systems, Goaliath® and Silverback® residential in-ground and portable basketball goals; the STEP® fitness products, Lifeline® personal fitness, Woodplay® premium playsets, Vulytm Trampolines and Cue&Case® specialty billiard accessories. Escalade Sports' products are available at sporting goods dealers and independent retailers nationwide.  For more information on Escalade Sports, its brands, instruction manuals, retailers, warranty, replacement parts or customer service, please call 1-888-784-4288 or visit www.escaladesports.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This report contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future trends or factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, Escalade's ability to achieve its business objectives, especially with respect to its Sporting Goods business on which it has chosen to focus, Escalade's ability to successfully achieve the anticipated results of strategic transactions, including the integration of the operations of acquired assets and businesses and of divestitures or discontinuances of certain operations, assets, brands, and products, the continuation and development of key customer, supplier, licensing and other business relationships, the ability to successfully negotiate the shifting retail environment and changes in consumer buying habits, the financial health of our customers, disruptions or delays in our supply chain, Escalade's ability to control costs, general economic conditions, fluctuation in operating results, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in the securities market, Escalade's ability to obtain financing and to maintain compliance with the terms of such financing, the availability, integration and effective operation of information systems and other technology, and the potential interruption of such systems or technology, risks related to data security of privacy breaches, and other risks detailed from time to time in Escalade's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Escalade's future financial performance could differ materially from the expectations of management contained herein. Escalade undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements after the date of this report.

 

Escalade, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, In Thousands Except Per Share Data)












Three Months Ended

All Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Data


March 24,
2018


March 25,
2017









Net sales





$32,149


$31,866









Costs and Expenses







Cost of products sold




23,161


23,582

Selling, administrative and general expenses


6,950


5,930

Amortization




323


358









Operating Income




1,715


1,996









Other Income (Expense)







Interest expense




(189)


(167)

Equity in loss of affiliates




(12)


(52)

Gain on bargain purchase




--


256

Other income (loss)




(23)


4









Income Before Income Taxes




1,491


2,037









Provision for Income Taxes




275


649









Net Income





$1,216


$1,388









Earnings Per Share Data:







Basic earnings per share




$  0.085


$  0.097

Diluted earnings per share




$  0.084


$  0.097









Dividends declared




$  0.125


$  0.115









 

 

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, In Thousands)





All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Information

March 24,

2018

December 30,

2017

March 25,

2017


(Unaudited)

(Audited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS




Current Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$  2,863

$  1,572

$   2,536

Receivables, less allowance of $484; $623; and $1,154; respectively

28,850

39,350

29,265

Inventories

40,114

35,160

37,194

Prepaid expenses

2,866

3,414

2,885

Prepaid income tax

501

764

--

Other current assets

33

--

--

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

75,227

80,260

71,880





Property, plant and equipment, net

13,903

14,286

13,527

Intangible assets, net

19,368

19,691

20,912

Goodwill

21,548

21,548

21,548

Investments

20,175

20,278

17,358

Other assets

--

42

72

TOTAL ASSETS

$150,221

$156,105

$145,297





LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current Liabilities:




Current portion of long-term debt

$ 18,941

$  1,250

$  1,300

Trade accounts payable

5,188

4,295

6,562

Accrued liabilities

8,128

13,997

7,103

Income tax payable

--

--

105

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

32,257

19,542

15,070





Other Liabilities:




Long?term debt

3,750

21,871

23,000

Deferred income tax liability

2,452

2,469

5,026

Other liabilities

553

553

--

                TOTAL LIABILITIES

39,012

44,435

43,096





Stockholders' Equity:




Preferred stock:




Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no par value, none issued




Common stock:




Authorized 30,000,000 shares; no par value, issued and outstanding ?
14,415,690; 14,371,586; and 14,345,528; shares respectively

 

14,416

 

14,372

 

14,346

Retained earnings

99,495

99,908

91,586

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,702)

(2,610)

(3,731)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

111,209

111,670

102,201

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$150,221

$156,105

$145,297

 

SOURCE Escalade, Inc.


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