Allison Transmission Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
Net Income for the quarter was
Fourth Quarter Net Sales by End Market |
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End Market |
Q4 2017 |
Q4 2016 |
% Variance |
North America On-Highway |
270 |
217 |
24% |
North America Electric Hybrid-Propulsion Systems for Transit Bus |
17 |
20 |
(15%) |
North America Off-Highway |
28 |
0 |
NA |
Defense |
25 |
37 |
(32%) |
Outside North America On-Highway |
98 |
83 |
18% |
Outside North America Off-Highway |
11 |
4 |
175% |
Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other |
139 |
108 |
29% |
Total Net Sales |
588 |
469 |
25% |
Fourth Quarter Highlights
North America On-Highway end market net sales were up 24 percent from the same period in 2016 principally driven by higher demand for Rugged Duty Series models and down 4 percent on a sequential basis principally driven by lower demand for Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series, Transit/Other Bus and Highway Series models.
North America Electric Hybrid-Propulsion Systems for Transit Bus end market net sales were down
North America Off-Highway end market net sales were up
Defense end market net sales were down
Outside North America On-Highway end market net sales were up 18 percent from the same period in 2016 principally driven by higher demand in
Outside North America Off-Highway end market net sales were up
Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other end market net sales were up 29 percent from the same period in 2016 principally driven by higher demand for North America Off-Highway service parts and global support equipment, and flat on a sequential basis.
Gross profit for the quarter was
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were
Engineering – research and development expenses for the quarter were
As a result of events and circumstances in the fourth quarter 2017, we reviewed certain of the long-lived assets related to the production of the TC10 transmission, and recorded an impairment charge of
Income tax for the quarter was a
Net income for the quarter was
Fourth Quarter Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was
Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the quarter was
2018 Guidance
Allison expects 2018 net sales to be in the range of up 3 to 7 percent compared to 2017, an Adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 37.5 to 39.5 percent and an Adjusted Free Cash Flow in the range of
Our 2018 net sales guidance anticipates continued strength in the North American On-Highway end market. Allison's 2018 net sales outlook also assumes increased demand in the Outside North America On-Highway, Defense and North America Off-Highway end markets and price increases on certain products partially offset by decreased demand in the Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other end market.
Although we are not providing specific first quarter 2018 guidance, Allison does expect first quarter net sales to be up from the same period in 2017 principally driven by increased demand expected in the North America On-Highway and North America Off-Highway end markets.
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about Allison's financial results which are not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
This press release also contains forward-looking estimates of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Adjusted Free Cash Flow for fiscal year 2018. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of our forward-looking estimate of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Margin to a forward-looking estimate of GAAP Net Income because certain information needed to make a reasonable forward-looking estimate of GAAP Net Income is difficult to predict and estimate and is often dependent on future events which may be uncertain or outside of our control. These may include unanticipated charges related to asset impairments (fixed assets, investments, intangibles or goodwill) and unanticipated non-recurring items not reflective of ongoing operations. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of our forward-looking estimate of non-GAAP Adjusted Free Cash Flow to a forward-looking estimate of GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities because certain information needed to make a reasonable forward-looking estimate of GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities is difficult to predict and estimate and is often dependent on future events which may be uncertain or outside of our control. These may include the level of excess income tax benefit from share-based compensation and unanticipated non-recurring items.
Attachment
- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
- Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
- Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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(Unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share data) |
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Three months ended December 31, |
Twelve months ended December 31, |
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2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
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Net sales |
$ 588 |
$ 469 |
$ 2,262 |
$ 1,840 |
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Cost of sales |
300 |
251 |
1,131 |
976 |
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Gross profit |
288 |
218 |
1,131 |
864 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
97 |
84 |
342 |
324 |
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Engineering - research and development |
31 |
24 |
105 |
88 |
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Loss associated with impairment of long-lived assets |
32 |
- |
32 |
- |
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Operating income |
128 |
110 |
652 |
452 |
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Interest expense, net |
(25) |
(17) |
(103) |
(101) |
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Expenses related to long-term debt refinancing |
- |
- |
- |
(12) |
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Other (expense) income, net |
(19) |
1 |
(22) |
2 |
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Income before income taxes |
84 |
94 |
527 |
341 |
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Income tax benefit (expense) |
131 |
(33) |
(23) |
(126) |
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Net income |
$ 215 |
$ 61 |
$ 504 |
$ 215 |
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Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders |
$ 1.52 |
$ 0.37 |
$ 3.38 |
$ 1.28 |
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Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders |
$ 1.51 |
$ 0.36 |
$ 3.36 |
$ 1.27 |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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(Unaudited, dollars in millions) |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
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2017 |
2016 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 199 |
$ 205 |
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Accounts receivable |
221 |
197 |
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Inventories |
154 |
126 |
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Income taxes receivable |
33 |
3 |
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Other current assets |
25 |
17 |
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Total Current Assets |
632 |
548 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
448 |
464 |
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Intangible assets, net |
1,153 |
1,242 |
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Goodwill |
1,941 |
1,941 |
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Other non-current assets |
31 |
24 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$ 4,205 |
$ 4,219 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ 159 |
$ 128 |
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Product warranty liability |
22 |
25 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
12 |
12 |
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Deferred revenue |
41 |
27 |
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Other current liabilities |
183 |
150 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
417 |
342 |
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Product warranty liability |
33 |
38 |
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Deferred revenue |
75 |
66 |
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Long-term debt |
2,534 |
2,147 |
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Deferred income taxes |
276 |
312 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
181 |
233 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
3,516 |
3,138 |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
689 |
1,081 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ 4,205 |
$ 4,219 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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(Unaudited, dollars in millions) |
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
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2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ 166 |
$ 175 |
$ 658 |
$ 591 |
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Net cash used for investing activities (a) |
(51) |
(35) |
(94) |
(72) |
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Net cash used for financing activities |
(127) |
(98) |
(574) |
(564) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes in cash |
1 |
(2) |
4 |
(2) |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(11) |
40 |
(6) |
(47) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
210 |
165 |
205 |
252 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ 199 |
$ 205 |
$ 199 |
$ 205 |
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Supplemental disclosures: |
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Interest paid |
$ 53 |
$ 14 |
$ 124 |
$ 78 |
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Income taxes paid |
$ 31 |
$ 3 |
$ 96 |
$ 13 |
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(a) Additions of long-lived assets |
$ (51) |
$ (35) |
$ (91) |
$ (71) |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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(Unaudited, dollars in millions) |
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Three months ended |
Twelve months ended |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
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2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
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Net income (GAAP) |
$ 215 |
$ 61 |
$ 504 |
$ 215 |
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plus: |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
(131) |
33 |
23 |
126 |
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Interest expense, net |
25 |
17 |
103 |
101 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
23 |
23 |
90 |
97 |
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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
20 |
21 |
80 |
79 |
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Loss associated with impairment of long-lived assets (a) |
32 |
- |
32 |
- |
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Technology-related investment expense (b) |
13 |
- |
16 |
1 |
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Stock-based compensation expense (c) |
4 |
- |
12 |
- |
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UAW Local 933 contract signing bonus (d) |
10 |
- |
10 |
- |
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Dual power inverter module units extended coverage (e) |
- |
- |
(2) |
1 |
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Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange (f) |
(1) |
- |
- |
1 |
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Expenses related to long-term debt refinancing (g) |
- |
- |
- |
12 |
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Unrealized gain on commodity hedge contracts (h) |
- |
- |
- |
(2) |
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Stockholder activism expenses (i) |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
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Other, net |
- |
3 |
- |
9 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 210 |
$ 158 |
$ 868 |
$ 644 |
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Net sales (GAAP) |
$ 588 |
$ 469 |
$ 2,262 |
$ 1,840 |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP) |
35.7% |
33.8% |
38.4% |
35.0% |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP) |
$ 166 |
$ 175 |
$ 658 |
$ 591 |
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(Deductions) or Additions to Reconcile to Adjusted Free Cash Flow: |
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Additions of long-lived assets |
(51) |
(35) |
(91) |
(71) |
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Stockholder activism expenses (i) |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
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Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (j) |
- |
5 |
- |
6 |
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) |
$ 115 |
$ 145 |
$ 567 |
$ 530 |
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(a) |
Represents a charge associated with the impairment of long-lived assets related to the production of the TC10 transmission. |
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(b) |
Represents a charge (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) for investments in co-development agreements to expand our position in transmission technologies. |
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(c) |
Represents stock-based compensation expense (recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative, and Engineering – research and development). |
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(d) |
Represents a bonus (recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative, and Engineering – research and development) to eligible employees recorded in the fourth quarter of 2017 as a result of UAW Local 933 represented employees ratifying a six-year collective bargaining agreement effective through November 2023. |
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(e) |
Represents an adjustment (recorded in Selling, general and administrative) associated with the Dual Power Inverter Module ("DPIM") extended coverage program liability. The DPIM liability will continue to be reviewed for any changes in estimates as additional claims data and field information become available. |
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(f) |
Represents (gains) losses (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) on intercompany financing transactions related to investments in plant assets for our India facility. |
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(g) |
Represents expenses related to the refinancing of Allison Transmission, Inc.'s, our wholly owned subsidiary, Senior Secured Credit Facility in the third quarter of 2016. |
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(h) |
Represents unrealized gains (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) on the mark-to-market of our commodity hedge contracts. |
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(i) |
Represents expenses (recorded in Selling, general and administrative) directly associated with stockholder activism activity including the notice, and subsequent withdrawal, of director nomination and governance proposals by Ashe Capital Management, LP. |
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(j) |
Represents the amount of tax benefit (recorded in Income tax benefit (expense)) related to stock-based compensation expense adjusted from cash flows from operating activities to cash flows from financing activities. |
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