EX-99.1 2 a06-23192_1ex99d1.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE
Contacts:          Steven J. Janusek
                         Executive Vice President & CFO
                         sjanusek@reddyice.com
                         800-683-4423

 

 

 

 

REDDY ICE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER

AND NINE MONTHS 2006 RESULTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2006 - DALLAS, TEXAS - Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FRZ), today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

Revenues for the third quarter of 2006 were $126.1 million, compared to $126.6 million in the same quarter of 2005.  The Company’s net income was $15.1 million in the third quarter of 2006, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million in the same quarter of 2005.  Diluted net income per share was $0.69 in the third quarter of 2006 compared to a diluted net loss per share of $0.17 in the third quarter of 2005.  Results for the third quarter of 2006 include a $3.3 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the Company’s non-ice business segment.  Results for the third quarter of 2005 and the nine months ended September 30, 2005 include a $28.1 million loss on extinguishment of debt and $6.2 million of expenses associated with the Company’s initial public offering in August 2005.  Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and the effects of certain other items, was $42.5 million in the third quarter of 2006, compared to $45.2 million in the third quarter of 2005.  Available Cash for the third quarter of 2006 was $34.5 million.  A discussion regarding the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Available Cash in this press release, including reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA and net income (loss) and the calculation of Available Cash, is set forth below in the section titled, “SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION.”

“The third quarter of 2006 proved to be challenging as compared to last year,” commented Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William P. Brick.  “Our results were noticeably impacted by below average weather patterns during the month of September, in contrast to the exceptional challenges and opportunities the company experienced as a result of weather and hurricane activity in September 2005.  However, our nine month performance continues to exceed our original expectations for 2006 and we look forward to completing a successful year.”

Revenues in the first nine months of 2006 were $284.4 million, compared to $258.9 million in the same period of 2005.  The Company’s net income was $19.5 million in the first nine months of 2006, compared to a net loss of $7.9 million in the first nine months of 2005.  Diluted net income per share was $0.90 in the first nine months of 2006, compared to a diluted net loss per share of $0.52 in the same period of 2005.  Results for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005 include non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $3.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively, related to the Company’s non-ice business segment.  Adjusted EBITDA was $80.3 million in the first nine months of 2006, compared to $75.6 million in the first nine months of 2005.




 

The Company completed two acquisitions during the third quarter of 2006, bringing the year-to-date total to nine.  These nine acquisitions had an aggregate acquisition cost of approximately $12.8 million.  Annual revenues and Adjusted EBITDA associated with these acquisitions are approximately $8.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively.  “We are pleased that we have been able to continue to identify and complete attractive acquisitions that provide immediate benefits,” commented Mr. Brick.  “We expect continued acquisitions of this type as we move into next year.”

OUTLOOK

The following statements are based on current expectations.  These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.  These statements do not include the potential impact of any mergers, acquisitions or other business combinations, or divestitures that may be completed after November 2, 2006.  The projections for 2006 include the effects of the acquisitions completed through the date of this press release.

Based on the results of the first nine months and acquisitions completed to date, Management currently expects revenues in 2006 to range between $335 million and $345 million and net income to range from $14.7 million to $18.7 million.  Diluted net income per share is expected to be in the range of $0.68 to $0.86.  Adjusted EBITDA for 2006 is expected to be in the range of $88 million to $93 million.  Available Cash, as defined in the Company’s credit agreement, is expected to range from $55.4 million to $63.8 million in 2006, with Available Cash per diluted share ranging from $2.55 to $2.94.  Capital expenditures for the full year 2006 are expected to range between $16 million and $18 million and dispositions to total $2 million to $3 million, for net capital expenditures of $13 million to $16 million.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company has scheduled a conference call for today, Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  To participate, dial 888-321-8161 ten minutes prior to the start time, referencing confirmation code 9001564 or the Reddy Ice conference call.  A telephonic replay will be available through November 9, 2006 and may be accessed by calling 800-642-1687 and using the above confirmation code.  A live webcast and archived replay of the conference call can also be accessed on the Company’s website at www.reddyice.com.

ABOUT REDDY ICE

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. is the largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in the United States.  With over 2,000 year-round employees, the Company sells its products primarily under the widely known Reddy Ice® brand to more than 82,000 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia.  The Company provides a broad array of product offerings in the marketplace through traditional direct store delivery, warehouse programs, and its proprietary technology, The Ice Factory®.  Reddy Ice serves most significant consumer packaged goods channels of distribution, as well as restaurants, special entertainment events, commercial users and the agricultural sector.

This press release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s belief as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.   Although the Company believes that the

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 expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.  Such statements contain certain risks, uncertainty and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected.

— Financial Tables Follow —

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REDDY ICE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Revenues

 

$

126,063

 

$

126,562

 

$

284,447

 

$

258,929

 

Cost of sales (excluding depreciation)

 

72,414

 

69,073

 

170,971

 

153,851

 

Depreciation expense related to cost of sales

 

4,818

 

4,716

 

14,479

 

14,191

 

Gross profit

 

48,831

 

52,773

 

98,997

 

90,887

 

Operating expenses

 

12,346

 

13,111

 

37,533

 

31,245

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

1,504

 

1,413

 

4,403

 

4,280

 

Loss on dispositions of assets

 

16

 

804

 

131

 

991

 

Impairment of assets

 

3,348

 

 

3,718

 

5,725

 

Management agreement termination fees and transaction bonuses and expenses

 

 

6,171

 

 

6,171

 

Income from operations

 

31,617

 

31,274

 

53,212

 

42,475

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

28,189

 

 

28,189

 

Interest expense

 

7,304

 

8,389

 

21,636

 

27,526

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

24,313

 

(5,304

)

31,576

 

(13,240

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(9,241

)

2,211

 

(12,030

)

5,362

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

15,072

 

$

(3,093

)

$

19,546

 

$

(7,878

)

Basic net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.70

 

$

(0.17

)

$

0.92

 

$

(0.52

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

21,454

 

18,054

 

21,331

 

15,254

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.69

 

$

(0.17

)

$

0.90

 

$

(0.52

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

21,774

 

18,054

 

21,684

 

15,254

 

Cash dividends declared per share

 

$

0.40000

 

$

0.20788

 

$

1.18250

 

$

0.20788

 

 

REDDY ICE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Packaged ice revenues

 

$

120,387

 

$

119,852

 

$

267,509

 

$

241,665

 

Other ice revenues

 

2,536

 

2,462

 

7,000

 

6,225

 

Total ice revenues

 

122,923

 

122,314

 

274,509

 

247,890

 

Non-ice revenues

 

3,140

 

4,248

 

9,938

 

11,039

 

Total revenues

 

$

126,063

 

$

126,562

 

$

284,447

 

$

258,929

 

 

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REDDY ICE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(Unaudited)

 

 

September 30
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

34,345

 

$

33,997

 

All other current assets

 

56,748

 

38,559

 

Total assets

 

625,962

 

603,764

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

36,099

 

$

31,112

 

Dividends payable

 

8,828

 

8,296

 

Total current and non-current debt (including revolving credit facility)

 

361,742

 

352,960

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

180,283

 

183,183

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

625,962

 

603,764

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization expenses.  Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted to give effect to unusual items, non-cash items and other adjustments set forth below, such additional adjustments being required to calculate covenant ratios and compliance under the Company’s credit facility.  EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not presentations made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and are not measures of financial condition or profitability.  EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for “net income (loss)”, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as an indicator of operating performance.

By presenting Adjusted EBITDA, Reddy Ice intends to provide investors with a better understanding of its core operating results to measure past performance as well as prospects for the future.  Reddy Ice evaluates operating performance based on several measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, as Reddy Ice believes it is an important measure of the operational strength of its business.  Furthermore, the additional adjustments included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA are required to calculate covenant ratios and compliance under the Company’s credit facility, including its ability to pay dividends.

Adjusted EBITDA as we have presented it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.  Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily a measure of Reddy Ice’s ability to fund its cash needs, as it excludes certain financial information when compared to “net income (loss)”.  Users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded.  A reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA follows:

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Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

15,072

 

$

(3,093

)

$

19,546

 

$

(7,878

)

Depreciation expense related to cost of sales

 

4,818

 

4,716

 

14,479

 

14,191

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

1,504

 

1,413

 

4,403

 

4,280

 

Interest expense

 

7,304

 

8,389

 

21,636

 

27,526

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

9,241

 

(2,211

)

12,030

 

(5,362

)

EBITDA

 

37,939

 

9,214

 

72,094

 

32,757

 

Other non-cash charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,178

 

777

 

3,726

 

1,346

 

Loss on disposition of assets

 

16

 

804

 

131

 

991

 

Impairment of assets

 

3,348

 

 

3,718

 

5,725

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

28,189

 

 

28,189

 

Monitoring fees (a)

 

 

73

 

 

394

 

Transaction expenses (b)

 

 

6,171

 

649

 

6,171

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42,481

 

$

45,228

 

$

80,318

 

$

75,573

 

 

(a)          Represents the elimination of monitoring fees paid to the Company’s majority owners prior to August 12, 2005.

(b)         Represents costs incurred in connection with (i) the Company’s initial public offering and related transactions in August 2005 and includes $0.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to a grant of common stock to certain employees and (ii) the Company’s secondary stock offering in May 2006.  The secondary offering costs were paid by Reddy Holdings from the excess cash remaining from the initial public offering of its common stock in August 2005.

The Company’s credit agreement requires that pro forma effect be given to certain items, such as acquisitions of businesses and the purchase of leased assets, when calculating Adjusted EBITDA.  The following table sets forth the calculation of pro forma Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42,481

 

$

45,228

 

$

80,318

 

$

75,573

 

Acquisition adjustments (a)

 

47

 

1,205

 

586

 

2,120

 

Elimination of lease expense (b)

 

 

74

 

 

273

 

Pro forma adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42,528

 

$

46,507

 

$

80,904

 

$

77,966

 

 

(a)          Represents the incremental Adjusted EBITDA of acquired businesses as if each acquisition had been consummated on the first day of the period presented.  All acquisitions included herein were consummated on or before September 30, 2006.

(b)         Represents the elimination of historical lease expense resulting from the purchase of certain leased real estate in the third quarter of 2005.

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Available Cash is a defined term in the Company’s credit agreement and is a key measure in evaluating the Company’s ability to pay dividends.  Available cash for the third quarter of 2006 is calculated as follows (in thousands):

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42,481

 

Less:

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest expense

 

3,937

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

311

 

Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from dispositions

 

3,529

 

Principal repayments of indebtedness

 

156

 

Available Cash

 

$

34,548

 

 

REDDY ICE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
RECONCILIATION OF PROJECTED NET INCOME TO
PROJECTED ADJUSTED EBITDA AND PROJECTED AVAILABLE CASH
(Unaudited)

 

 

Projected

 

 

 

Year Ending
December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2006

 

 

 

Lower Range

 

Upper Range

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Net income

 

$

14.7

 

$

18.7

 

Depreciation expense related to cost of sales

 

19.8

 

19.2

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

6.4

 

6.0

 

Interest expense

 

28.9

 

28.5

 

Income tax expense

 

9.0

 

11.5

 

EBITDA

 

78.8

 

83.9

 

Other non-cash charges:

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

4.9

 

4.7

 

Loss on disposition of assets

 

 

0.1

 

Impairment of assets

 

3.7

 

3.7

 

Transaction expenses

 

0.6

 

0.6

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

88.0

 

93.0

 

Cash paid for interest expense

 

(15.4

)

(15.1

)

Cash paid for income taxes

 

(1.0

)

(0.9

)

Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from dispositions

 

(16.0

)

(13.0

)

Principal payments on debt

 

(0.2

)

(0.2

)

Available Cash

 

$

55.4

 

$

63.8

 

 

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