MERIDIAN, ID, Feb 04, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: MWIV) (the "Company") announced financial results today for its first quarter ended December 31, 2008.
Highlights:
-- Revenues were $231.8 million for the quarter, 14.0% higher than
revenues for the same period in the prior fiscal year.
-- Net income was $5.9 million for the quarter, 26.6% higher than net
income for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Diluted earnings per
share were $0.48 for the quarter, compared to $0.38 for the same period in
the prior fiscal year.
-- Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses as a percentage
of revenues were 10.0% for the quarter, compared to 10.5% for the same
period in the prior fiscal year.
-- Internet sales to independent veterinary practices and producers grew
by approximately 42% for the quarter compared to the same period in the
prior fiscal year. Our product sales from the internet as a percentage of
sales improved to 27% for the quarter as compared to 24% for the same
period in the prior fiscal year.
-- We doubled the capacity of our Dallas distribution center by moving to
a larger facility with 70,000 square feet in November 2008.
-- We completed the quarter with no borrowings on our $70 million credit
line and a cash balance of $786,000.
"While the environment is more challenging, the MWI team again delivered great operating results in the December quarter," said Jim Cleary, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We had 14% growth in revenues, 26% growth in net income, 42% growth in internet sales, and we finished the quarter with excellent liquidity and no borrowings on our $70 million credit line."
Quarter ended December 31, 2008 compared to quarter ended December 31, 2007
Total revenues grew 14.0% to $231.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to $203.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Revenues attributable to new customers represented approximately 71% of the growth in total revenues during the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Commissions were $2.9 million for both of the quarters ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. In the same quarter of the prior year, there were promotion programs and incentives offered related to commissions that were not offered during the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
Gross profit increased by 13.0% to $33.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to $29.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenues was 14.5% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to 14.6% for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of total revenues was due to the decrease in commissions as a percentage of total revenues as previously explained. Vendor rebates for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 increased approximately $1.2 million compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2007.
Operating income increased 25.2% to $9.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to $7.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue were 10.0% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to 10.5% for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, due to operating leverage and cost-control measures. The dollar increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to increased compensation costs as a result of additional headcount of 53 employees since December 31, 2007, including 22 additional field sales representatives and 10 additional telesales representatives as well as an increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts.
Net income increased 26.6% to $5.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to $4.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Diluted earnings per share were $0.48 and $0.38 per share for the quarters ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, an increase of 26.3%.
Our cash balance as of December 31, 2008 was $786,000 and we had no borrowings on our $70 million credit line. Receivables increased 7.7% to $138.4 million compared to September 30, 2008 with continued revenue growth. Inventories increased 13.3% to $134.2 million compared to September 30, 2008 as we took advantage of opportunities to buy products on favorable terms ahead of vendor price increases. This increase in inventories also created an increase in accounts payable of 11.9% to $137.7 million compared to September 30, 2008.
Business Outlook
The Company reaffirms its previous estimates for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. The Company expects revenues will be from $900 million to $950 million, which represents growth of 8% to 14% compared to revenues in fiscal year 2008. The Company expects diluted earnings per share will be from $1.75 to $1.85 per share, which represents growth of 8% to 14% compared to diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2008. These estimates are based on the Company's current and expected vendor contracts which typically undergo annual renegotiation.
Conference Call
The Company will be hosting a conference call on February 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss these results and its fiscal 2009 business outlook in greater detail. Participants can access the conference call by dialing (877) 723-9521 and international callers can access the conference by dialing (719) 325-4843. The conference call will also be carried live on the Company's web site at www.mwivet.com. Audio replay will be made available through February 19, 2009 by calling (888) 203-1112 for calls within the United States or (719) 457-0820 for international calls using the passcode 4436767 or by accessing the Company's web site.
MWI is a leading distributor of animal health products to veterinarians across the United States of America. Products MWI sells include pharmaceuticals, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, capital equipment, supplies, veterinary pet food and nutritional products. We market these products to veterinarians in both the companion animal and production animal markets. For more information about MWI, please visit our website at www.mwivet.com. For investor relations information please contact Mary Pat Thompson, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer at (208) 955-8930 or email investorrelations@mwivet.com.
Certain statements contained herein that are not descriptions of historical facts are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the factors that will determine the Company's future results are beyond the ability of management to control or predict. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's views only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information include vendor rebates based upon attaining certain growth goals; changes in or availability of vendor rebate programs; changes in the way vendors introduce products to market; exclusivity requirements with certain vendors that may prohibit us from distributing competing products manufactured by other vendors; the impact of general economic trends on our business; the recall of a significant product by one of our vendors; extended shortage or backlog of a significant product by one of our vendors; seasonality; the timing and effectiveness of marketing programs offered by our vendors; the timing of the introduction of new products and services by our vendors; the ability to borrow on our credit line; unforeseen litigation; a disruption caused by adverse weather or other natural conditions; inability to ship products to the customer as a result of technological or shipping disruptions; and competition. Other factors include changes in the rate of inflation; changes in state or federal legislation or regulation; the continued safety of the products the Company sells; and changes in the general economy. Investors should also be aware that while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against our policy to disclose any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, stockholders should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Furthermore, we have a policy against issuing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.
(Unaudited - Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Condensed Consolidated Quarter Ended December 31,
Statements of Income 2008 2007
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Revenues $ 231,819 $ 203,361
Cost of product sales 198,164 173,576
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Gross profit 33,655 29,785
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 23,133 21,303
Depreciation and amortization 835 747
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Operating income 9,687 7,735
Interest expense (64) (51)
Other income 215 286
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Income before taxes 9,838 7,970
Income tax expense (3,889) (3,270)
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Net income $ 5,949 $ 4,700
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Net income per share - diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.38
Weighted average common
shares outstanding - diluted 12,295 12,296
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December 31, September 30,
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 2008 2008
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Assets
Cash $ 786 $ 3,419
Receivables, net 138,443 128,564
Inventories 134,193 118,403
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,828 3,168
Deferred income taxes 1,165 809
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Total current assets 277,415 254,363
Property and equipment, net 9,743 9,687
Goodwill 37,610 37,727
Intangibles, net 10,816 10,945
Other assets, net 2,113 2,083
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Total Assets $ 337,697 $ 314,805
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Liabilities
Line-of-credit $ - $ -
Accounts payable 137,669 123,003
Accrued expenses 11,487 9,854
Current portion of long-term debt 97 97
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Total current liabilities 149,253 132,954
Deferred income taxes 1,082 751
Long-term debt 97 97
Other long-term liabilities - -
Stockholders' Equity 187,265 181,003
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 337,697 $ 314,805
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For investor relations information please contact: Mary Pat Thompson Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer (208) 955-8930 Email Contact
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