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Aug 28, 2021

MillerKnoll Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Experienced strong demand and completed the acquisition of Knoll, resulting in increased orders and net sales.

Key Takeaways

MillerKnoll reported strong first-quarter results, driven by robust demand and the acquisition of Knoll. Orders increased significantly, and net sales also saw a substantial rise, including contribution from Knoll. The integration of Knoll is progressing smoothly, and the company is confident in achieving cost synergy targets.

Completed the acquisition of Knoll, Inc., creating a leader in modern design.

Quarterly orders increased by 64.8% compared to the prior year, or 34.5% organically.

Net sales increased 26.0% from the prior year, including a partial quarter contribution from Knoll, or 0.4% organically.

Reaffirming expectation for $100 million run-rate cost synergies within two years of closing the Knoll acquisition.

Total Revenue
$790M
Previous year: $627M
+26.0%
EPS
$0.49
Previous year: $1.24
-60.5%
Backlog
$836M
Previous year: $400M
+109.0%
Gross Profit
$278M
Previous year: $250M
+11.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$235M
Previous year: $297M
-20.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$70.3M
Previous year: $105M
-167.2%
Total Assets
$4.46B
Previous year: $1.92B
+132.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 to range between $1,025 million and $1,065 million, with adjusted earnings per share to be between $0.55 and $0.61.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales are expected to increase by 67% compared to the same quarter last fiscal year on a reported basis.
  • Sales are expected to increase by 12% on an organic basis, excluding the impact of the Knoll acquisition and foreign currency translation.
  • Gross Margin % 35.6% - 36.6%
  • Effective Tax Rate 23% - 25%
  • Earnings Per Share, Diluted $0.55 to $0.61

Challenges Ahead

  • Forecast considers the near-term impacts of supply chain disruptions.
  • Forecast considers the near-term impacts of inflationary pressures.
  • Operating Expenses $305 million to $311 million
  • Public health crises, such as pandemics (including coronavirus (COVID-19)) and epidemics, and any related company or government policies and actions
  • The risk that the anticipated benefits of the merger with Knoll will not be realized on the anticipated timing or at all

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Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income