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) April 24, 2006
WATSCO, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Florida
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 1-5581 | 59-0778222 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(305) 714-4100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 24, 2006, the Company issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall be deemed “furnished” and not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated April 24, 2006 issued by Watsco, Inc. |
SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| WATSCO, INC. | ||||
| Dated: April 24, 2006 |
By: | /s/ Ana M. Menendez | ||
| Ana M. Menendez, | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated April 24, 2006 issued by Watsco, Inc. |
Exhibit 99.1
Watsco First Quarter EPS Surges 42% to New Record
EPS Climbs to 47 Cents Achieved by 14% Sales Gain &
Expanded Operating Margins
COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA, April 24, 2006 – Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO), the largest distributor of air conditioning and heating products, today announced record operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The first quarter is historically the seasonal low point of the year. Sales, gross profit and operating profit increases combined to produce record operating margins, net income and earnings per share.
Earnings per share increased 42% to 47 cents per diluted share on net income of $13.0 million, compared to 33 cents per diluted share on net income of $9.1 million in 2005. Revenues grew $48 million, or 14%, to $394 million. Gross profit increased $12.7 million, or 14%, to $100 million with gross profit margins improving 10-basis points. Same-store growth rates for revenue and gross profit were also 14% for the quarter. Operating income increased $6.0 million, or 38%, to $21.8 million with operating margins rising 90 basis points to a record 5.5%. Net interest expense decreased 24% to $.8 million due to lower borrowings.
Albert H. Nahmad, Watsco’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “Watsco is off to a great start with double digit revenue increases and expanding margins. This should be another great year and even more exciting is the potential for long-term growth as we continue to find ways to increase our industry market share from its present 7%. We participate in a very large market with an estimated 120 million single-family homes in the United States, most of which have central air conditioning and heating systems that eventually wear out and must be repaired or replaced. We provide the products to repair or replace these systems at a scale greater than anyone else and are in an excellent position to benefit from new energy efficient equipment and a growing focus on indoor air quality. ”
Mr. Nahmad added, “Watsco is uniquely equipped with the human resources, capital and a proven strategy and will continue building our network of locations to expand our geographic presence and to add convenience to our contractor customers.”
On April 3, Watsco announced a 25% increase in quarterly cash dividends to 25 cents per share. Dividends will be paid on April 28 to shareholders of record on April 14. During the quarter, the Company repurchased $3.7 million of its common shares.
On April 13, Watsco appeared once again in the Fortune Magazine list of America’s 1,000 largest corporations and was ranked number 903 for the year 2005. Watsco’s 29% total compounded return to shareholders over the last ten years was ranked number 26. The return is based on stock appreciation plus cash dividends.
Watsco will be holding its investor conference call today, April 24, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders interested in participating may call (877) 391-0532. Internet users can listen to a live webcast of the conference call on the Investor Relations section of Watsco’s website at http://www.watsco.com.
Watsco is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies in the distribution segment of the HVAC industry, currently operating 357 locations serving over 38,000 customers in 31 states. The Company’s goal is to build a national network of locations that provide the finest service and product availability for HVAC contractors, assisting and supporting them as they serve the country’s homeowners and businesses. Additional information about Watsco may be found on the Internet at http://www.watsco.com.
This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K.
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WATSCO, INC.
Consolidated Results of Operations
Quarters Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| 2006 | 2005 | Percentage change |
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| Revenues |
$ | 394,307 | $ | 345,952 | 14 | % | |||||
| Cost of sales |
294,227 | 258,527 | |||||||||
| Gross profit |
100,080 | 87,425 | 14 | % | |||||||
| Gross profit margin |
25.4 | % | 25.3 | % | |||||||
| SG&A expenses |
78,238 | 71,616 | 9 | % | |||||||
| Operating income |
21,842 | 15,809 | 38 | % | |||||||
| Operating margin |
5.5 | % | 4.6 | % | |||||||
| Interest expense, net |
799 | 1,045 | (24 | %) | |||||||
| Income before income taxes |
21,043 | 14,764 | 43 | % | |||||||
| Income taxes |
7,996 | 5,616 | |||||||||
| Net income |
$ | 13,047 | $ | 9,148 | 43 | % | |||||
| Earnings per share for Common and Class B Common Stock: |
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| Basic |
$ | 0.50 | $ | 0.35 | 43 | % | |||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.47 | $ | 0.33 | 42 | % | |||||
| Weighted average Common and Class B common shares and equivalent shares used to calculate earnings per share: |
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| Basic |
26,121 | 25,935 | |||||||||
| Diluted |
27,984 | 27,554 | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
| March 31, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 | |||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 675 | $ | 27,650 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net |
186,704 | 191,747 | ||||
| Inventories |
316,718 | 266,543 | ||||
| Other |
13,404 | 8,051 | ||||
| Total current assets |
517,501 | 493,991 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net |
17,532 | 17,244 | ||||
| Other |
168,243 | 167,496 | ||||
| Total assets |
$ | 703,276 | $ | 678,731 | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 165,048 | $ | 169,219 | ||
| Current portion of long-term obligations |
10,080 | 10,079 | ||||
| Total current liabilities |
175,128 | 179,298 | ||||
| Borrowings under revolving credit agreement |
35,000 | 30,000 | ||||
| Long-term notes, net of current portion |
10,000 | 10,000 | ||||
| Other long-term obligations, net of current portion |
9,378 | 8,783 | ||||
| Total liabilities |
229,506 | 228,081 | ||||
| Shareholders’ equity |
473,770 | 450,650 | ||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
$ | 703,276 | $ | 678,731 | ||
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