MPSX Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd

Multi Packaging Solutions Announces First Quarter Results

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited (NYSE:MPSX), (“MPS” or the “Company”), a global leader in value-added print and packaging solutions for the branded consumer, healthcare, and multi-media markets, today announced results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2016.

1Q FY 2017 vs. 1Q FY 2016:

  • GAAP sales of $407.8 million vs. $459.1 million
    • Negative foreign exchange impact of $17.4 million
  • GAAP operating income of $27.7 million vs. $40.7 million
  • GAAP net income attributable to MPS of $13.3 million vs. $13.0 million
  • GAAP net income attributable to MPS of $0.17 per share vs. $0.21 per share
    • The impact of the additional shares outstanding associated with the IPO results in a comparative EPS of $0.17 in both periods.
  • Non GAAP net income attributable to MPS of $13.1 million vs. $18.1 million
  • Non GAAP net income attributable to MPS per share of $0.17 per share vs. $0.29 per share
    • The impact of the additional shares outstanding associated with the IPO results in a comparative Non GAAP EPS of $0.17 and $0.23 in 1Q FY 2017 and 1Q FY 2016, respectively.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $60.1 million vs. $77.2 million
    • Negative foreign exchange impact of $2.5 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.7% vs 16.8%

Recent Activity

  • Completed debt refinancing transaction in October 2016
    • Redeemed $200 million 8.5% Senior Notes
    • Raised $220 million new incremental Term Loan D
    • Repriced outstanding Euro Tranche B Term Loans and Sterling Tranche B Term Loans
    • Upsized Revolving Credit Facility
  • Completed two acquisitions in second quarter with combined trailing 12 months revenue of $25 million, one in the European label market, and one in the North American transaction card market
  • Previously announced relocation of business of the Stuttgart, Germany facility, and the closure of the Bradford, United Kingdom plant. Announces closure of Louisville, Kentucky media plant
  • UK Field Group Pension Plan cash deficit payments completed in August 2016

Marc Shore, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As we expected, the first quarter was challenging due to the headwinds that were previously discussed: continued negative impact of foreign exchange rates, the discontinuation of a specific toy program, the exit from the tobacco business and the continued decline in multimedia sales. Furthermore, we continued to struggle at four facilities, and some of our core customers had weaker sales than budgeted. As previously noted, we will cycle through all of these challenges by the end of our fiscal second quarter, except for foreign exchange and media declines.

Notwithstanding these headwinds, there were significant accomplishments in the quarter. We have a robust pipeline of new business which we will start benefiting from in early 2017. This is driven in part by our ability to give customers consistently high quality products on a global basis. MPS has also completed two strategic acquisitions in October and November that will enhance our offering for both labels in Europe and transaction cards in North America. These acquisitions currently have combined annual revenue of $25 million.

MPS has also taken several steps that are important to our future success:

  • The completion of our debt refinancing which will result in lower annual cash interest costs of approximately $10 million.
  • The final funding payment under the UK Pension Funding Arrangement was made, which will save approximately $9 million cash annually.
  • Progress in streamlining our operational footprint. We have internally announced the closure of three facilities and by June 30th 2017, we expect to close a total of six facilities. This will result in approximately $20 million in savings annually.
  • Progress in our supply chain rationalization.

In summary, the first half of fiscal 2017 will be challenging. However, we are confident that the new sales pipeline, significant cost cutting measures, optimization of footprint, and strategic acquisitions will create momentum in the fiscal second half and drive our future growth and success.”

Discussion of Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Results

The Company completed its initial public offering in October 2015, and the comparability of the amounts below related to the balance sheet, debt and related interest expenses, and earnings per share amounts are significantly impacted on a year over year basis due to the offering.

GAAP net sales for 1Q FY 2017 were $407.8 million vs. net sales for 1Q FY 2016 of $459.1 million, which includes negative foreign exchange effects in 1Q FY 2017 of $17.4 million when compared to the prior period. On a segment basis, North American sales were down $26.2 million from the prior year principally due to the decline in the multi-media market and some weakness in health care. European sales were down $25.7 million principally due to foreign exchange, and weakness in the European drinks market. Asia sales were relatively flat year over year.

In the multi-media market, sales in the quarter were down $20.6 million, of which $5.5 million was related to the toy project. In the consumer market, sales to customers in the tobacco industry and the drinks market for the United Kingdom were down $5.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Health care market sales in North America were down $5.2 million.

Gross margin in 1Q FY 2017 was 20.7% compared to 21.6% in the prior year. The decline is principally due to the operational issues at specific facilities identified in the fourth quarter of FY 2016 that continued into the first quarter of FY 2017. These issues relate to the transfer of work from Scotland to China for the drinks business, lower absorption from manufacturing operations in the transaction card business due to weakness in EMV card sales, and costs associated with the German operations as they implement new ERP systems.

GAAP operating income for 1Q FY 2017 was $27.7 million vs. $40.7 million for 1Q FY 2016. Included in the current quarter is approximately $2.9 million of restructuring charges which primarily relate to the previously announced relocation of the Company’s operations in Stuttgart, Germany as well as the announced closure of its Bradford, United Kingdom site which serves certain tobacco customers. The Company will also close one of its media facilities located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Cash balances as of September 30, 2016 were $50.6 million. There were no amounts outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility as of that date. Total debt, net of cash, was $853.7 million including deferred finance fees and debt discount of $15.1 million. At September 30, 2016, trailing twelve months acquisition adjusted pro forma EBITDA was $237.7 million, and the pro forma leverage ratio was 3.65.

Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call on November 8, 2016 at 4:30pm ET, which can be accessed by dialing 877-705-6003 (domestic) or 201-493-6725 (international). Supplemental materials for today’s call can also be found on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website.

The Company will also host a live webcast of its conference call which may be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at multipkg.com. A replay will be available approximately three hours after the call, through November 15, 2016, accessible by dialing 844-512-2921 (domestic), or 412-317-6671 (international). The passcode for the replay is 13648641.

Non GAAP Financial Measures

The historical financial information included in this presentation includes financial information that is not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), including Adjusted Net Income, pro forma adjusted net income per share, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and acquisition adjusted pro forma EBITDA. Management uses these non GAAP financial measures in the analysis of financial and operating performance because they assist in the evaluation of underlying trends in our business. Our use of the terms Adjusted Net Income, pro forma adjusted net income per share, Adjusted Operating Income Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and acquisition adjusted pro forma EBITDA may differ from that of others in our industry. These items should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss), operating income (loss), or any other performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance or operating cash flows or as measures of liquidity. Adjusted Net Income, pro forma adjusted net income per share, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and acquisition adjusted pro forma EBITDA have important limitations as analytical tools and should be considered in conjunction with, and not as substitutes for, our results as reported under GAAP. This presentation includes a reconciliation of certain non GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

About Multi Packaging Solutions

Multi Packaging Solutions is a leading global provider of value-added packaging solutions to a diverse customer base across the healthcare, consumer and multi-media markets. MPS provides its customers with an extensive array of print-based specialty packaging solutions, including premium folding cartons, inserts, labels and rigid packaging across a variety of substrates and finishes. MPS has manufacturing locations across North America, Europe and Asia.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding MPS and its subsidiaries. All of these statements are based on management’s expectations as well as estimates and assumptions prepared by management that, although they believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of MPS’ control that may cause its business, industry, strategy, financing activities or actual results to differ materially. MPS undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the forward looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share amounts)

   
September 30, June 30,
2016 2016
(unaudited)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,573 $ 44,769
Accounts receivable, net 262,303 237,179
Inventories 162,097 165,617
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   27,136     30,742  
Total current assets   502,109     478,307  
 
Property, plant and equipment
Land 51,237 52,093
Buildings and improvements 68,447 65,827
Machinery and equipment 399,347 393,206
Furniture and fixtures 16,223 15,580
Construction in progress   13,876     12,689  
Total 549,130 539,395
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (176,510 )   (155,700 )
Total property, plant and equipment, net   372,620     383,695  
 
Other assets
Intangible assets, net 323,297 340,858
Goodwill 462,488 464,714
Deferred income taxes 7,107 7,210
Other assets   35,446     32,806  
Total assets $ 1,703,067   $ 1,707,590  
 
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 175,398 $ 171,935
Payroll and benefits 33,122 36,977
Other current liabilities 37,093 40,892
Current portion of long-term debt 6,916 7,307
Income taxes payable   6,043     4,489  
Total current liabilities 258,572 261,600
 
Long-term debt, less current portion 897,380 900,516
Deferred income taxes 71,636 72,625
Other long-term liabilities   28,804     29,955  
Total liabilities   1,256,392     1,264,696  
 
Shareholders’ equity
Authorized share capital – $1.00 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized
Preference shares – no shares issued
Common shares – 77,452,946 issued and outstanding 77,453 77,453
Additional paid-in capital 470,612 469,698
Accumulated deficit (29,984 ) (43,233 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (72,663 )   (63,290 )
Total Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited shareholders’ equity 445,418 440,628
Noncontrolling interest   1,257     2,266  
Total shareholders’ equity   446,675     442,894  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,703,067   $ 1,707,590  
 
 

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

       
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2016 2015
Net sales $ 407,825 $ 459,051
 
Cost of goods sold   323,481     359,710  
Gross profit   84,344     99,341  
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses 56,334 58,312
Transaction related expenses   284     350  
Total selling, general and administrative expenses   56,618     58,662  
 
Operating income   27,726     40,679  
 
Other income (expense), net 2,937 (3,635 )
Interest expense   (14,642 )   (18,729 )
Total other expense, net   (11,705 )   (22,364 )
 
Income before income taxes 16,021 18,315
 
Income tax expense   (3,152 )   (5,231 )
 
Consolidated net income 12,869 13,084
 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest   380     (77 )
 
Net income attributable to shareholders of

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited
$ 13,249   $ 13,007  
 
Net income attributable to shareholders of

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited per share:
Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.21
Diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.21
 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 77,453 61,939
Diluted 77,453 61,939
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment $ (8,868 ) $ (9,692 )
Adjustment on available-for-sale securities (16 ) (17 )
Pension adjustments   (489 )   792  
Total other comprehensive loss   (9,373 )   (8,917 )
 
Comprehensive income 3,496 4,090
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests   380     (12 )
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited
$ 3,876   $ 4,078  
 
   

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
2016 2015
Operating Activities
Net income $ 12,869 $ 13,084
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 16,729 19,247
Amortization expense 12,712 14,064
Amortization of deferred financing fees 946 1,221
Deferred income taxes (158 ) (697 )
Stock compensation 285 (414 )
Unrealized foreign currency (gain) loss (2,184 ) 1,183
Other (341 ) 1,255
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (26,406 ) (29,546 )
Inventories 2,409 933
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,660 (859 )
Other assets (3,595 ) (4,496 )
Accounts payable 4,985 15,724
Payroll and benefits (3,836 ) (348 )
Other current liabilities (3,823 ) (101 )
Income taxes payable 1,527 3,957
Other long-term liabilities   (715 )   (1,188 )
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities   15,064     33,019  
 
Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment (6,645 ) (12,321 )
Additions to intangible assets (34 ) (28 )
Proceeds from sale of assets 45 325
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired       (2,749 )
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities   (6,634 )   (14,773 )
 
Financing Activities
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 26,483
Payments on short-term borrowings (24,965 )
Payments on long-term debt   (2,874 )   (4,094 )
Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities   (2,874 )   (2,576 )
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   248     3,934  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,804 19,604
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning   44,769     55,675  
Cash and cash equivalents—ending $ 50,573   $ 75,279  
 
 

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited And Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non‐GAAP Results

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Income

         
 
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Three Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands) 2016 2015
Consolidated net income $ 12,869 $ 13,084
Depreciation and amortization 29,441 33,311
Interest expense 14,642 18,729
Income tax expense   3,152     5,231  
EBITDA   60,104     70,355  
 

Adjustments related to operating income

Transaction related expenses 284 350
Stock based and deferred compensation expenses 309 (272 )
Purchase accounting adjustments 228 331
Restructuring related costs 2,868 2,826
Loss on sale of fixed assets 107 194
Other adjustments to operating income   (907 )   (455 )
Adjustments related to operating income (A)   2,889     2,974  
 

Adjustments related to non-operating income

Foreign currency (gains) losses (2,440 ) 2,867
Other adjustments to non-operating income   (497 )   1,000  
Adjustments related to non-operating income   (2,937 )   3,867  
 
Total adjustments (B) (48 ) 6,841
       
Adjusted EBITDA $ 60,056   $ 77,196  
 
Pre-acquisition Adjusted EBITDA       297  
Proforma Adjusted EBITDA $ 60,056   $ 77,493  
 
 
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income Three Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands) 2016 2015
Operating income $ 27,726 $ 40,679
Adjustments related to operating income (A)   2,889     2,974  
Adjusted operating income $ 30,615   $ 43,653  
 
 
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Three Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015
Consolidated net income $ 12,869 $ 13,084
Adjustments related to net income (B) (48 ) 6,841
Tax impact of adjusting entries   (145 )   (1,743 )
Adjusted net income 12,676 18,182
 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest   380     (77 )
Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited
$ 13,056   $ 18,105  
 
Weighted average number of

common shares outstanding – diluted
  77,453     61,939  
 
Adjusted net income per share $ 0.17   $ 0.29  
 
 
Pro Forma for IPO share issuance
 
Net income attributable to shareholders of

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited
$ 13,249   $ 13,007  
Proforma weighted average number of

common shares outstanding
  77,453     77,453  
 
Pro Forma net income per share $ 0.17   $ 0.17  
 
Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited
$ 13,056   $ 18,105  
Proforma weighted average number of

common shares outstanding
  77,453     77,453  
 
Pro Forma adjusted net income per share $ 0.17   $ 0.23  
 
 

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited And Subsidiaries

Net Sales by Segment and Market

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
(amounts in thousands) 2016 2015
North America
Consumer $ 80,247 $ 79,292
Healthcare 70,422 75,653
Multi-Media   38,631   60,587
$ 189,300 $ 215,532
 
Europe
Consumer $ 108,995 $ 137,154
Healthcare 77,434 76,892
Multi-Media   9,244   7,367
$ 195,673 $ 221,413
 
Asia
Consumer $ 16,931 $ 16,892
Healthcare   5,921   5,214
$ 22,852 $ 22,106
 
Total $ 407,825 $ 459,051
 
 

Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited And Subsidiaries 

Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Reconciliation

The Company defines Free Cash Flow as cash provided by operating activities (a GAAP measure) less capital expenditures, plus proceeds from sale of assets. The Company views Free Cash Flow as an important measure because it is one factor in evaluating the amount of cash available for discretionary investments and repayment of outstanding borrowings. For the three and trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, Free Cash Flow was calculated as follows:

  Three Months

Ended September 30,
    Trailing 12 Months

Ended September 30,
(amounts in thousands) 2016   2015 2016   2015
 
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities $ 15,064 $ 33,019 $ 114,717 $ 139,788
Additions to property, plant and equipment (6,645 ) (12,321 ) (53,278 ) (61,370 )
Proceeds from sale of assets   45     325     3,946     6,572  
Free Cash Flow $ 8,464   $ 21,023   $ 65,385   $ 84,990  
 

As supplemental information, the Company also provides Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which is defined as Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures, plus proceeds from sale of assets, less cash interest paid, cash tax paid, core working capital changes (accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory) and payments made related to the funding of the UK Field pension plan. The Company views Adjusted Free Cash Flow as an important measure because it is one factor in evaluating the amount of cash generated by the core business operations.

  Three Months

Ended September 30,
    Trailing 12 Months

Ended September 30,
(amounts in thousands) 2016   2015 2016   2015
 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 60,056 $ 77,196 $ 237,163 $ 246,988
Less: Capital Expenditures (6,645 ) (12,321 ) (53,278 ) (61,370 )
Plus: Proceeds from sale of assets 45 325 3,946 6,572
Less: Cash Interest (13,696 ) (17,087 ) (57,091 ) (70,133 )
Less: Cash Taxes (2,028 ) (2,891 ) (11,705 ) (7,557 )
Less: Change in Core Working Capital (1) (19,012 ) (12,889 ) (10,406 ) 29,645
Less: Pension Payments (2)   (1,312 )   (2,322 )   (7,813 )   (9,288 )
Adjusted Free Cash Flow $ 17,408   $ 30,011   $ 100,817   $ 134,858  
 
   

(1)

 

Represents the impact of total cash flows associated with the change in accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable, as per the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(2)

Represents cash payments made for the Field Group Pension Plan in the United Kingdom

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08/11/2016

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