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Sep 30, 2020

Zurn Elkay Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Reported an outstanding third quarter, demonstrating benefits from long-term strategy and investments, with exceptional service amidst unprecedented challenges.

Key Takeaways

Rexnord reported net sales of $494 million, a 5% decrease compared to the previous year. Net income from continuing operations was $45 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to $57 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EPS was $0.47 compared to $0.51 in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $109 million, representing 22.0% of net sales, compared to $118 million, or 22.7% of net sales, in the previous year.

Net sales were $494 million, 5% below the previous year's September quarter.

Net income from continuing operations was $45 million (diluted EPS of $0.37), compared to $57 million (diluted EPS of $0.46) in the year-ago quarter.

Adjusted EPS was $0.47 compared with $0.51 in the year-ago quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $109 million (22.0% of net sales) compared with $118 million (22.7% of net sales) in last year's September quarter.

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $485M
-58.8%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.19
+100.0%
Net Debt Leverage Ratio
2
Gross Profit
$92.5M
Previous year: $184M
-49.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$327M
Previous year: $297M
+9.9%
Free Cash Flow
$59.4M
Previous year: $61.3M
-3.1%
Total Assets
$3.41B
Previous year: $3.22B
+5.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter, the company expects core sales to decline between 7% and 11%, total segment Adjusted EBITDA margin to range between 21.5% and 23%, and corporate expenses to approximate $9 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Permanent cost reduction initiatives implemented.
  • Order backlogs heading into the December quarter.
  • October results to date.
  • Anticipated range of demand patterns through December.
  • High confidence in the resilience of the business model, execution, and strategy.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guarded external outlook due to the potential range of outcomes based on things outside our control.
  • Current realities of the ongoing pandemic.
  • Potential for demand patterns to shift negatively.
  • Uncertainty regarding the full impact of the pandemic.
  • External factors that could affect business performance.