- Third Quarter EPS of $0.15 is unchanged from 2011
- Year-to-date 2012 EPS of $0.56, an increase of 14.3% from 2011
- Revenue decreased 1% from the third quarter of 2011, year-to-date revenue increased 2.1%
- Company repurchased $2.2 million of its common stock during the first nine months of 2012
- Company reiterates 2012 EPS guidance of $0.70 to $0.75 per share
LINCOLN, R.I., Oct. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A.T. Cross Company (Nasdaq:ATX) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2012.
David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Cross said, "Our third quarter performance kept us on track to deliver our 2012 EPS guidance. The Cross Optical Group continued to perform well and is expected to grow revenue 13% and deliver more than 15% operating margin in the full year 2012. The Cross Accessory Division, however, despite growth in the Americas and Asia was challenged in the European markets. Due to the programs that we have put in place, we believe that the Accessory Division trend will improve during the important fourth quarter selling season. On a consolidated basis, A.T. Cross continues to generate strong cash from operations, buy back stock and stay focused on creating shareholder value."
Third Quarter 2012 Results
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2012 decreased 0.9% to $43.4 million compared to $43.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. The Cross Optical Group (COG) had third quarter revenue of $19.5 million, an 8.0% increase compared to last year. The Cross Accessory Division (CAD) had third quarter revenue of $23.9 million, a 7.2% decrease compared to $25.8 million last year.
Gross margin in the quarter was 53.3%, compared to last year's third quarter gross margin of 53.7%.
Operating income in the quarter was $2.6 million, as compared to $3.0 million in the third quarter of last year.
Net income for the third quarter was $2.0 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, last year.
Year-To-Date 2012 Results
Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2012 increased by 2.1% to $134.1 million compared to $131.4 million for the same period of 2011. CAD revenue was $67.2 million, 6.3% lower compared to last year, while COG revenue grew 12.2% to $66.9 million from $59.7 million in 2011.
Gross margin for the nine months of 2012 was 55.6% or 80 basis points below the 2011 nine month period.
Year-to-date operating income was $10.6 million or 6.5% higher than the 2011 operating income of $10.0 million.
Stock Repurchase
In the third quarter, the Company repurchased $0.7 million of its Class A common stock. Year-to-date, the Company has repurchased $2.2 million of its Class A common stock.
Guidance
The Company is reiterating its 2012 earnings per share guidance of $0.70 to $0.75 per share.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host a conference call today, October 24, 2012 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Parties interested in participating in the conference call may dial-in at (877) 303-2912, while international callers may dial-in at (408) 427-3877. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed at www.cross.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company's website for 60 days.
About A.T. Cross Company
Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. A.T. Cross provides a range of distinctive products that appeal to a growing market of consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. A.T. Cross products, including award-winning Cross-branded quality writing instruments, timepieces, business accessories and Costa and Native Eyewear sunglasses, are distributed in retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more information, visit the A.T. Cross website at www.cross.com, the Costa website at www.costadelmar.com and the Native website at www.nativeyewear.com.
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Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (including but not limited to statements relating to the expected continued operating results for COG and CAD during the fourth quarter of 2012 and the expected overall results for A.T. Cross). In addition, words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the potential effect of both domestic and international economic issues, particularly in Europe, on consumer confidence, as well as consumer preferences and consumers' willingness to purchase discretionary items, and are not guarantees since there are inherent difficulties in predicting future results. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this document is as of October 24, 2012. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations is contained in the Company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
| A. T. CROSS COMPANY | |||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||
| (unaudited) | |||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||
| September 29, | October 1, | September 29, | October 1, | ||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||
| Net sales | $ 43,396 | $ 43,809 | $ 134,149 | $ 131,359 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 20,249 | 20,300 | 59,618 | 57,288 | |
| Gross Profit | 23,147 | 23,509 | 74,531 | 74,071 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 17,699 | 17,396 | 55,528 | 56,069 | |
| Service and distribution costs | 2,123 | 2,325 | 6,338 | 6,020 | |
| Research and development expenses | 679 | 746 | 2,055 | 2,024 | |
| Operating Income | 2,646 | 3,042 | 10,610 | 9,958 | |
| Interest and other expense | (147) | (657) | (558) | (1,010) | |
| Income Before Income Taxes | 2,499 | 2,385 | 10,052 | 8,948 | |
| Income tax provision | 460 | 440 | 2,814 | 2,579 | |
| Net Income | $ 2,039 | $ 1,945 | $ 7,238 | $ 6,369 | |
| Net Income per Share: | |||||
| Basic | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.59 | $ 0.52 | |
| Diluted | $ 0.15 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.49 | |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: | |||||
| Basic | 12,729 | 12,244 | 12,357 | 12,183 | |
| Diluted | 13,326 | 13,040 | 12,978 | 12,975 | |
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||
| September 29, | October 1, | September 29, | October 1, | ||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||
| Segment Data: Cross Accessory Division | |||||
| Net Sales | $ 23,947 | $ 25,795 | $ 67,197 | $ 71,681 | |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 182 | 786 | (980) | (63) | |
| Segment Data: Cross Optical Group | |||||
| Net Sales | $ 19,449 | $ 18,014 | $ 66,952 | $ 59,678 | |
| Operating Income | 2,464 | 2,256 | 11,590 | 10,021 | |
| A. T. CROSS COMPANY | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| (in thousands, unaudited) | ||
| September 29, 2012 | October 1, 2011 | |
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 20,599 | $ 13,184 |
| Short-term investments | 226 | 367 |
| Accounts receivable | 29,650 | 29,507 |
| Inventories | 39,449 | 43,787 |
| Deferred income taxes | 3,930 | 4,074 |
| Other current assets | 7,963 | 6,843 |
| Total Current Assets | 101,817 | 97,762 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 14,165 | 14,253 |
| Goodwill | 15,279 | 15,279 |
| Intangibles and other assets | 10,566 | 11,742 |
| Deferred income taxes | 11,325 | 9,820 |
| Total Assets | $ 153,152 | $ 148,856 |
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||
| Line of credit | $ 17,000 | $ 0 |
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 25,475 | 23,775 |
| Retirement plan obligations | 2,600 | 2,452 |
| Income taxes payable | 1,299 | 1,167 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 46,374 | 27,394 |
| Long-term debt | 0 | 21,221 |
| Retirement plan obligations | 17,974 | 14,501 |
| Deferred gain on sale of real estate | 1,825 | 2,346 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 469 | 452 |
| Accrued warranty costs | 1,347 | 1,578 |
| Shareholders' equity | 85,163 | 81,364 |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 153,152 | $ 148,856 |