8-K

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. (SMP)

8-K 2020-02-19 For: 2020-02-19
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2020

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York 001-04743 11-1362020
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)

37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:  718-392-0200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share SMP New York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 19, 2020, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Such press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)   Exhibits.
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99.1 Press release dated February 19, 2020 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
By: /s/ James J. Burke
James J. Burke
Chief Operating Officer

Date: February 19, 2020

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated February 19, 2020 announcing<br> Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019.
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Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
James J. Burke
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
(718) 392-0200

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces

Fourth Quarter and 2019 Year-End Results

New York, NY, February 19, 2020......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2019.

Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $241.3 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $247 million during the comparable quarter in 2018. Earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $12.7 million or 56 cents per diluted share, compared to $12.2 million or 53 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2018. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $13.6 million or 59 cents per diluted share, compared to $11.8 million or 52 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2018.


37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY  11101

(718) 392-0200

www.smpcorp.com


Consolidated net sales for 2019 were $1,137.9 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $1,092.1 million during 2018.  Earnings from continuing operations for 2019 were $69.1 million or $3.03 per diluted share, compared to $56.9 million or $2.48 per diluted share in 2018.  Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were $70.8 million or $3.10 per diluted share and $58.5 million or $2.55 per diluted share, respectively.

Mr. Eric Sills, Standard Motor Products’ Chief Executive Officer and President stated, “We are quite pleased with our 2019 results, as we set records for both sales and earnings. We achieved this despite some softness in sales in the fourth quarter, which was anticipated and previously announced.

“Engine Management sales were up 5.7% for the year. Excluding sales of $28 million from the Pollak acquisition, acquired on April 1, 2019, and wire and cable, a product line in secular decline, Engine Management sales were up 4.6% for the year.

“In the fourth quarter, Engine Management sales, excluding Pollak and wire and cable, were down 3.9%. As we stated in our third quarter release, for much of the year and for a variety of reasons, Engine Management sales ran ahead of the reported customer POS volume. As we know, these balance out over time. The drop in the fourth quarter represented a migration to our customers’ POS results and towards our long-term forecast for Engine Management of low single digit growth.


“Engine Management gross margins improved one percentage point for the year to 29.6% and 1.8 percentage points for the quarter to 30.6%. This reflects the completion of the integration of our wire operations in Mexico and a continued emphasis on cost reduction activities.  We are quite pleased with the progress we have made, returning to our historic margin levels.

“Temperature Control sales were flat for the year, as we were up against a very warm 2018. However, in the fourth quarter sales were down 12%. Temperature Control sales can vary significantly quarter to quarter based on the timing and size of pre-season orders and how hot it gets during the short selling season. For this product line, it is far more meaningful to look at the year as whole.

“The improvement in Temperature Control SG&A expenses in 2019 of $3.2 million primarily reflects savings in distribution costs as we continue to refine and improve our new automated warehouse system in Lewisville, Texas.

“We completed one acquisition and one business investment during 2019. In April, we acquired Pollak, a long time and highly respected manufacturer of sensors, switches and connectors, primarily for the OE, heavy duty and commercial vehicle markets. We have just completed moving the operation from Canton, Massachusetts and Juarez, Mexico to existing facilities in Reynosa, Mexico and Independence, Kansas, which will improve our cost structure. We plan to grow this product line in the years ahead.


“In August, we acquired a minority interest in Cheyijia New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.  (CYJ), a manufacturer of air conditioning compressors for electric vehicles, located in Changzhou, China. While CYJ is less than four years old and is still in its early stages, we are pleased that we are now in a position to provide compressors for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.

“Our combined investment for these two businesses of less than $44 million was funded by the $77 million cash generated from operations in 2019. At year-end, our debt position was $57 million.”

Finally, on January 31, 2020, the Board of Directors of Standard Motor Products approved an increase in its quarterly dividend from 23 cents per share to 25 cents per share, payable on March 2, 2020.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  The dial-in number is 877-876-9176 (domestic) or 785-424-1670 (international). The playback number is 800-727-6189 (domestic) or 402-220-2671 (international). The conference ID is STANDARD.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management’s expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

THREE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31, TWELVE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
NET SALES $ 241,252 $ 246,970 $ 1,137,913 $ 1,092,051
COST OF SALES 168,408 175,367 806,113 779,264
GROSS PROFIT 72,844 71,603 331,800 312,787
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 54,232 55,732 234,715 231,336
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 1,116 1,437 2,585 4,510
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET 10 3,999 (5 ) 4,327
OPERATING INCOME 17,506 18,433 94,495 81,268
OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE), NET 305 (1,211 ) 2,587 (411 )
INTEREST EXPENSE 967 889 5,286 4,026
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES 16,844 16,333 91,796 76,831
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 4,106 4,176 22,745 19,977
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 12,738 12,157 69,051 56,854
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES (1,220 ) (8,837 ) (11,134 ) (13,851 )
NET EARNINGS $ 11,518 $ 3,320 $ 57,917 $ 43,003
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.57 $ 0.54 $ 3.09 $ 2.53
DISCONTINUED OPERATION (0.06 ) (0.39 ) (0.50 ) (0.62 )
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC $ 0.51 $ 0.15 $ 2.59 $ 1.91
DILUTED EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.56 $ 0.53 $ 3.03 $ 2.48
DISCONTINUED OPERATION (0.06 ) (0.39 ) (0.49 ) (0.60 )
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED $ 0.50 $ 0.14 $ 2.54 $ 1.88
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES 22,434,134 22,432,095 22,378,414 22,456,480
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND DILUTIVE SHARES 22,882,235 22,941,271 22,818,451 22,931,723

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Segment Revenues and Operating Income

(In thousands)

THREE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31, TWELVE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenues
Ignition, Emission Control, Fuel & Safety Related System Products $ 167,276 $ 165,630 $ 705,994 $ 648,270
Wire and Cable 34,681 37,370 143,167 155,217
Engine Management 201,957 203,000 849,161 803,487
Compressors 15,405 16,736 160,485 148,416
Other Climate Control Parts 21,319 25,040 117,870 130,040
Temperature Control 36,724 41,776 278,355 278,456
All Other 2,571 2,194 10,397 10,108
Revenues $ 241,252 $ 246,970 $ 1,137,913 $ 1,092,051
Gross Margin
Engine Management $ 61,823 30.6 % $ 58,509 28.8 % $ 251,560 29.6 % $ 229,949 28.6 %
Temperature Control 8,349 22.7 % 9,571 22.9 % 70,064 25.2 % 70,561 25.3 %
All Other 2,672 3,523 10,176 12,277
Gross Margin $ 72,844 30.2 % $ 71,603 29.0 % $ 331,800 29.2 % $ 312,787 28.6 %
Selling, General & Administrative
Engine Management $ 34,439 17.1 % $ 34,588 17.0 % $ 145,162 17.1 % $ 141,003 17.5 %
Temperature Control 11,364 30.9 % 13,058 31.3 % 56,397 20.3 % 59,569 21.4 %
All Other 8,429 8,086 33,156 30,764
Selling, General & Administrative $ 54,232 22.5 % $ 55,732 22.6 % $ 234,715 20.6 % $ 231,336 21.2 %
Operating Income
Engine Management $ 27,384 13.6 % $ 23,921 11.8 % $ 106,398 12.5 % $ 88,946 11.1 %
Temperature Control (3,015 ) -8.2 % (3,487 ) -8.3 % 13,667 4.9 % 10,992 3.9 %
All Other (5,757 ) (4,563 ) (22,980 ) (18,487 )
Subtotal 18,612 7.7 % 15,871 6.4 % 97,085 8.5 % 81,451 7.5 %
Restructuring & Integration (1,116 ) -0.5 % (1,437 ) -0.6 % (2,585 ) -0.2 % (4,510 ) -0.4 %
Other Income (Expense), Net 10 0.0 % 3,999 1.6 % (5 ) 0.0 % 4,327 0.4 %
Operating Income $ 17,506 7.3 % $ 18,433 7.5 % $ 94,495 8.3 % $ 81,268 7.4 %

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

THREE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31, TWELVE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 12,738 $ 12,157 $ 69,051 $ 56,854
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 1,116 1,437 2,585 4,510
IMPAIRMENT OF OUR INVESTMENT IN ORANGE ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD - 1,683 - 1,683
CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS FINALIZED IN PERIOD - - (144 ) (144 )
GAIN FROM SALE OF BUILDINGS - (3,940 ) - (4,158 )
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS (291 ) 492 (673 ) (250 )
NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 13,563 $ 11,829 $ 70,819 $ 58,495
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.56 $ 0.53 $ 3.03 $ 2.48
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 0.05 0.06 0.11 0.20
IMPAIRMENT OF OUR INVESTMENT IN ORANGE ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD - 0.07 - 0.07
CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS FINALIZED IN PERIOD - - (0.01 ) (0.01 )
GAIN FROM SALE OF BUILDINGS - (0.17 ) - (0.18 )
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS (0.02 ) 0.03 (0.03 ) (0.01 )
NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.59 $ 0.52 $ 3.10 $ 2.55
OPERATING INCOME
GAAP OPERATING INCOME $ 17,506 $ 18,433 $ 94,495 $ 81,268
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES 1,116 1,437 2,585 4,510
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET (10 ) (3,999 ) 5 (4,327 )
NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME $ 18,612 $ 15,871 $ 97,085 $ 81,451

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, AND OPERATING INCOME, EACH OF WHICH ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS AND ARE ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS, ARE MEANINGFUL TO INVESTORS BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING OPERATING RESULTS. SPECIAL ITEMS REPRESENT SIGNIFICANT CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPANY'S OVERALL OPERATING RESULTS IN THE PERIODS PRESENTED. SUCH NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

December 31,<br><br> <br>2019 December 31,<br><br> <br>2018
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CASH $ 10,372 $ 11,138
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS 140,728 163,222
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS 5,212 5,687
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET 135,516 157,535
INVENTORIES 368,221 349,811
UNRETURNED CUSTOMER INVENTORY 19,722 20,484
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 15,602 7,256
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 549,433 546,224
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 89,649 90,754
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 36,020 -
GOODWILL 77,802 67,321
OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET 64,861 48,411
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 37,272 42,334
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES 38,858 32,469
OTHER ASSETS 18,835 15,619
TOTAL ASSETS $ 912,730 $ 843,132
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
NOTES PAYABLE $ 52,460 $ 43,689
CURRENT PORTION OF OTHER DEBT 4,456 5,377
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 92,535 94,357
ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS 44,116 57,433
ACCRUED CORE LIABILITY 24,357 31,263
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 91,540 80,467
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 309,464 312,586
OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT 129 153
NONCURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 28,376 -
ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITIES 49,696 45,117
OTHER LIABILITIES 20,837 18,075
TOTAL LIABILITIES 408,502 375,931
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 504,228 467,201
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 912,730 $ 843,132

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED<br><br> <br>DECEMBER 31,
2019 2018
(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NET EARNINGS $ 57,917 $ 43,003
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 25,809 24,104
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 5,094 (10,024 )
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES 11,134 13,851
OTHER 11,359 11,749
CHANGE IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 17,929 (13,699 )
INVENTORIES (17,901 ) (30,199 )
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (1,950 ) 16,894
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (8,296 ) 4,926
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (18,097 ) 8,407
OTHER (6,070 ) 1,246
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 76,928 70,258
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES (43,490 ) (9,852 )
NET PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF FACILITY 4,801 -
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (16,185 ) (20,141 )
OTHER INVESTING ACTIVITIES 62 107
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (54,812 ) (29,886 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
NET CHANGE IN DEBT 7,860 (12,196 )
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK (10,738 ) (14,886 )
DIVIDENDS PAID (20,593 ) (18,854 )
OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES 93 (185 )
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (23,378 ) (46,121 )
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 496 (436 )
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (766 ) (6,185 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of year 11,138 17,323
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of year $ 10,372 $ 11,138