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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) January 29, 2021
 
TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Wisconsin
001-7635
39-0667110
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
  1328 Racine Street Racine, Wisconsin 53403  
  (Address of principal executive offices)  
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:     (262)638-4000
 

 
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:
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (No Par Value)
TWIN
The NASDAQ Stock Market 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
 
Twin Disc, Incorporated (the “Company”) has reported its second quarter 2021 financial results. The Company's press release dated January 29, 2021 announcing the results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
 
The information set forth in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information 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 a filing.
 
 
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
 
The information set forth under Item 2.02 of this report is incorporated herein by reference solely for the purposes of this Item 7.01.
 
The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information 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 a filing.
 
 
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
The disclosures in this report on Form 8-K and in the documents incorporated herein by reference contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “likely,” “will,” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company (or entities in which the Company has interests), or industry results, to differ materially from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Certain factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those discussed are noted in connection with such statements, but other unanticipated factors could arise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect management’s view only as of the date of this Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, conditions or circumstances.
 
 

 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)
Exhibits
 

 
EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
99.1
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: January 29, 2021
Twin Disc, Inc.
   
 
/s/ JEFFREY S. KNUTSON
 
Jeffrey S. Knutson
 
Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary
 
 
ex_223277.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 
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NEWS RELEASE

                      

Corporate Offices:

1328 Racine Street

Racine, WI 53403

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Jeffrey S. Knutson

(262) 638-4242

 

 

TWIN DISC, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2021

SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

●     Challenging market conditions continue due to the global COVID-19 crisis

●     Production begins at new Lufkin, TX manufacturing facility

●     Generated $3.5 million of operating cash flow for the three months ended December 25, 2020

●     Six-month backlog at December 25, 2020 was $74.9 million, up approximately 12% from June 30, 2020

 

RACINE, WISCONSIN — January 29, 2021 — Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), today reported financial results for the fiscal 2021 second quarter and first half ended December 25, 2020.

 

Sales for the fiscal 2021 second quarter were $48.4 million, compared to $59.5 million for the same period last year. The 18.6% decrease in fiscal 2021 second quarter net sales was primarily due to year-over-year softness in the Company’s oil and gas, industrial, and marine markets, and the continued impacts the COVID-19 crisis is having across Twin Disc’s global markets. Foreign currency exchange had a $2.1 million favorable impact on fiscal 2021 second quarter sales and a $3.6 million favorable impact on fiscal 2021 year-to-date sales. Year-to-date sales decreased 20.4% to $94.6 million, compared to $118.8 million for the fiscal 2020 first half.

 

John H. Batten, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The COVID-19 crisis continued to impact many of our global markets during our second quarter. We remain focused on emerging from this challenging period as a stronger, leaner, and more diverse company. I am pleased to announce that we have started manufacturing industrial clutches in our new Lufkin, TX facility. Throughout the year, we will shift more production to Lufkin, which we believe will increase manufacturing efficiencies and enhance our long-term profitability. In addition, we have seen an acceleration in hybrid/electric inquiries for both marine and industrial applications, and are encouraged by the progress we are making in this important developing market space. Finally, we continue to focus on supporting our global customers, while investing in new power control technologies that we believe will enhance our competitive advantage in the coming years.”

 

“I am encouraged by the sequential and year-to-date improvements in our six-month backlog. At December 25, 2020, our six-month backlog was $74.9 million, compared to $69.4 million at September 25, 2020 and $66.6 million at June 30, 2020. While we expect challenging conditions to continue over the near term, we are seeing early indications of improving demand across many of our markets. Veth Propulsion, our Dutch operation, had its best incoming order month in over a year in December, and so far, we are seeing momentum continue during our fiscal 2021 third quarter. In addition, while the rebuild cycle in the North American fracking industry has taken longer to materialize, we continue to believe a repair and replacement cycle will occur in the next four quarters.”

 

 

 

“I am proud of how our team has responded to the unprecedented effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our business. I want to thank our customers for their support and our employees for their dedication during this challenging period. I remain confident in our ability to emerge from the crisis and create long-term value for our shareholders,” concluded Mr. Batten.

 

Gross profit percent for the fiscal 2021 second quarter was 19.6%, compared to 26.4% for the same period last year. The decline in gross profit percent for the fiscal 2021 second quarter was primarily due to reduced volume and a less profitable mix of revenues associated with reduced new rig construction and aftermarket demand in the North American fracking market and lower overall sales resulting from the economic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Year-to-date, gross margin was 20.9% compared to 21.3% for the fiscal 2020 first half.

 

For the fiscal 2021 second quarter, marketing, engineering and administrative (ME&A) expenses decreased $2.4 million to $14.0 million, compared to $16.4 million for the fiscal 2020 second quarter. The 14.9% decrease in ME&A expenses in the quarter was primarily due to reduced domestic salaries and benefits ($1.1 million), corporate travel ($0.5 million), marketing activities ($0.6 million), amortization expense ($0.5 million) and a global focus on cost containment. These reductions were partially offset by an exchange driven increase ($0.4 million). As a percent of revenues, ME&A expenses were 28.8% for the fiscal 2021 second quarter, higher than the 27.6% for the same period last fiscal year. Year-to-date, ME&A expenses were $27.0 million, compared to $32.8 million for the fiscal 2020 first half. As a percent of revenues, ME&A expenses were 28.5% for the fiscal 2021 first half, compared to 27.6% for the same period last fiscal year.

 

Twin Disc recorded restructuring charges of $0.1 million in the fiscal 2021 second quarter, compared to restructuring charges of $4.2 million in the same period last fiscal year. Restructuring activities during the fiscal 2021 second quarter related primarily to ongoing cost reduction and productivity actions at the Company’s European operations and actions to adjust the cost structure at our domestic operation. Year-to-date, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $0.5 million, compared to $4.4 million for the same period last fiscal year.

 

Other expense of $1.7 million in the quarter and $2.9 million for the first half was primarily attributable to translation losses related to Euro denominated liabilities.

 

The fiscal 2021 first half effective tax rate was 30.3% compared to just 4.3% in the prior fiscal year first half. The significant change from the prior year is largely due to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. As the GILTI regulations were not final in the prior year, the Company had a GILTI inclusion and no offsetting GILTI credits decreasing the rate by 18.6%. During the current year the Company was able to take advantage of the newly enacted high tax exception regulations which were passed on July 23, 2020. The company filed its federal tax return during the quarter utilizing the high tax exception and had no GILTI inclusion decreasing the rate by 9%.

 

Net loss attributable to Twin Disc for the fiscal 2021 second quarter was $(4.3 million) or ($0.33) per share, compared to a net loss attributable to Twin Disc of $(6.5 million) or ($0.49) per share, for the fiscal 2020 second quarter. Year-to-date, the net loss attributable to Twin Disc was $(8.3 million), or ($0.63) per share, compared to a net loss attributable to Twin Disc of $(12.8 million), or ($0.98) per share for the fiscal 2020 first half.

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)* were a loss of $(3.6 million) for the fiscal 2021 second quarter, compared to a loss of $(2.0 million) for the fiscal 2020 second quarter. For the fiscal 2021 first half, EBITDA was a loss of $(5.2 million), compared to a loss of $(6.6 million) for the fiscal 2020 comparable period. With the second quarter EBITDA result, the Company fell out of compliance with the cumulative EBITDA covenant under the Company’s credit facility. On January 27, 2021, the Company and BMO Harris Bank entered into a forbearance agreement and amendment under which BMO has agreed to forbear from exercising its right and remedies under the credit agreement with respect to the noncompliance with the cumulative EBITDA covenant through the forbearance period, which extends through September 30, 2021. Further details on this agreement are described in the 8K filed on January 29, 2021.

 

Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, stated: “During the COVID-19 crisis we have focused on controlling expenses, generating positive operating cash flow, and strengthening our balance sheet. ME&A expenses as a percent of revenue remains stable, operating cash flow has increased $2.7 million year-over-year, and net debt has declined 6.2% since June 30, 2020. We continue to control expenses and investments, and currently expect to invest $5 million to $7 million in capital expenditures during fiscal 2021.”

 

Twin Disc will be hosting a conference call to discuss these results and to answer questions at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 29, 2021. To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-239-9838 five to ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. A replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. January 29, 2021, until midnight February 5, 2021. The number to hear the teleconference replay is 844-512-2921. The access code for the replay is 9287075.

 

The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to the call via the Internet, access Twin Disc's website at http://ir.twindisc.com and follow the instructions at the web cast link. The archived webcast will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website.

 

About Twin Disc, Inc.

Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers, and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches, and control systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government, and industrial markets. The Company’s worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network. For more information, please visit www.twindisc.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release may contain statements that are forward looking as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations, and releases. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations regarding important risk factors including those identified in the Company’s most recent periodic report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved.

 

*Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures

Financial information excluding the impact of asset impairments, restructuring charges, foreign currency exchange rate changes and the impact of acquisitions, if any, in this press release are not measures that are defined in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These items are measures that management believes are important to adjust for in order to have a meaningful comparison to prior and future periods and to provide a basis for future projections and for estimating our earnings growth prospects. Non-GAAP measures are used by management as a performance measure to judge profitability of our business absent the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and acquisitions. Management analyzes the company’s business performance and trends excluding these amounts.  These measures, as well as EBITDA, provide a more consistent view of performance than the closest GAAP equivalent for management and investors. Management compensates for this by using these measures in combination with the GAAP measures. The presentation of the non-GAAP measures in this press release are made alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

 

Definition – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)

The sum of, net earnings and adding back provision for income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expenses: this is a financial measure of the profit generated excluding the above-mentioned items.

 

 

--Financial Results Follow--

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands, except per-share data; unaudited)

 

 

   

For the Quarter Ended

   

For the Two Quarters Ended

 
   

December 25,

2020

   

December 27,

2019

   

December 25,

2020

   

December 27,

2019

 

Net sales

  $ 48,438     $ 59,536     $ 94,581     $ 118,826  

Cost of goods sold

    38,953       43,825       74,819       93,479  

Gross profit

    9,485       15,711       19,762       25,347  
                                 

Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses

    13,973       16,413       26,996       32,759  

Restructuring expenses

    120       4,248       525       4,369  

Loss from operations

    (4,608 )     (4,950 )     (7,759 )     (11,781 )
                                 

Interest expense

    590       447       1,163       836  

Other expense, net

    1,719       29       2,862       720  
                                 

Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interest

    (6,917 )     (5,426 )     (11,784 )     (13,337 )

Income tax (benefit) expense

    (2,637 )     1,040       (3,567 )     (578 )
                                 

Net loss

    (4,280 )     (6,466 )     (8,217 )     (12,759 )

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

    (33 )     (50 )     (75 )     (68 )

Net loss attributable to Twin Disc

  $ (4,313 )   $ (6,516 )   $ (8,292 )   $ (12,827 )
                                 

Loss per share data:

                               

Basic loss per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  $ (0.33 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.63 )   $ (0.98 )

Diluted loss per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  $ (0.33 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.63 )   $ (0.98 )
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding data:

                               

Basic

    13,255       13,164       13,227       13,135  

Diluted

    13,255       13,164       13,227       13,135  
                                 

Comprehensive income (loss):

                               

Net loss

  $ (4,280 )   $ (6,466 )   $ (8,217 )   $ (12,759 )

Benefit plan adjustments, net of taxes of $177, $169, $353, and $338, respectively

    555       548       1,108       1,105  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    4,899       1,647       8,511       (1,349 )

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge, net of income taxes of $32, ($45), $55, and $(1), respectively

    104       146       179       3  

Comprehensive income (loss)

    1,278       (4,125 )     1,581       (13,000 )

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (45 )     (50 )     (99 )     (86 )
                                 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc

  $ 1,233     $ (4,175 )   $ 1,482     $ (13,086 )

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Consolidated net LOSS to EBITDA

(In thousands; unaudited)

 

   


For the Quarter Ended

   

 

For the two Quarters Ended

 
   

December 25,

2020

   

December 27,

2019

   

December 25,

2020

   

December 27,

2019

 

Net loss attributable to Twin Disc

  $ (4,313 )   $ (6,516 )   $ (8,292 )   $ (12,827 )

Interest expense

    590       447       1,163       836  

Income taxes

    (2,637 )     1,040       (3,567 )     (578 )

Depreciation and amortization

    2,765       3,000       5,523       5,926  

Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

  $ (3,595 )   $ (2,029 )   $ (5,173 )   $ (6,643 )

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(In thousands; except share amounts, unaudited)

 

 

   

December 25,

   

June 30,

 
   

2020

   

2020

 

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash

  $ 11,838     $ 10,688  

Trade accounts receivable, net

    31,893       30,682  

Inventories

    122,161       120,607  

Prepaid expenses

    4,206       5,269  

Other

    5,096       6,739  
                 

Total current assets

    175,194       173,985  
                 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    78,187       72,732  

Intangible assets, net

    18,856       18,973  

Deferred income taxes

    30,924       24,445  

Other assets

    3,422       3,992  
                 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 306,583     $ 294,127  
                 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $ 5,569     $ 4,691  

Accounts payable

    26,615       25,663  

Accrued liabilities

    42,924       36,380  
                 

Total current liabilities

    75,108       66,734  
                 

Long-term debt

    36,195       37,896  

Lease obligations

    18,099       13,495  

Accrued retirement benefits

    27,156       27,938  

Deferred income taxes

    5,564       5,501  

Other long-term liabilities

    2,066       2,605  
                 

Total liabilities

    164,188       154,169  
                 

Twin Disc shareholders’ equity:

               

Preferred shares authorized: 200,000; issued: none; no par value

    -       -  

Common shares authorized: 30,000,000; issued: 14,632,802; no par value

    39,918       42,756  

Retained earnings

    148,363       156,655  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (31,452 )     (41,226 )
      156,829       158,185  

Less treasury stock, at cost (985,426 and 1,226,809 shares, respectively)

    15,102       18,796  
                 

Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity

    141,727       139,389  
                 

Noncontrolling interest

    668       569  

Total equity

    142,395       139,958  
                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  $ 306,583     $ 294,127  

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands; unaudited)

 

   

For the Two Quarters Ended

 
   

December 25,

2020

   

December 27,

2019

 
                 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net loss

  $ (8,217 )   $ (12,759 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquired assets:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    5,523       5,926  

Restructuring expenses

    22       3,844  

Provision for deferred income taxes

    (7,122 )     (3,901 )

Stock compensation expense and other non-cash charges, net

    1,317       774  

Net change in operating assets and liabilities

    11,254       6,232  
                 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    2,777       116  
                 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Acquisition of fixed assets

    (2,788 )     (6,860 )

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

    48       55  

Proceeds from sale of Mill Log

    600       -  

Other, net

    (17 )     (129 )
                 

Net cash used by investing activities

    (2,157 )     (6,934 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Borrowings under revolving loan agreement

    34,241       58,993  

Repayments of revolver loans

    (36,276 )     (48,130 )

Repayments of long-term debt

    (261 )     (603 )

Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation

    (224 )     (913 )

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

    -       (127 )
                 

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

    (2,520 )     9,220  
                 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

    3,050       72  
                 

Net change in cash

    1,150       2,474  
                 

Cash:

               

Beginning of period

    10,688       12,362  
                 

End of period

  $ 11,838     $ 14,836  

 

 

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