Delivers Net Sales and Strong Net Income
Growth
Expands Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Tennant Company ("Tennant" or the "Company") (NYSE: TNC) today
reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31,
2024.
(In millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Increase
Net sales
$
311.0
$
305.8
1.7
%
Net income
$
28.4
$
24.3
16.9
%
Diluted EPS
$
1.49
$
1.30
14.6
%
Adjusted diluted EPS
$
1.81
$
1.45
24.8
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
54.9
$
47.9
14.6
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin %
17.7
%
15.7
%
200 bps
Highlights
- Delivered net sales of $311.0 million for the first quarter of
2024, an increase of 1.7% from the first quarter of 2023, or 0.9%
on an organic basis, driven primarily by strong pricing
realization.
- Achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $54.9 million in the first quarter
of 2024, compared to $47.9 million in the prior-year period, an
increase of $7.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.7% improved
200 basis points primarily due to gross margin improvements
partially offset by higher selling and administrative
expenses.
- Acquired TCS EMEA GmbH ("TCS"), Tennant Company's largest
Central and Eastern Europe distributor, to accelerate growth in the
EMEA region. The acquisition gives Tennant a knowledgeable and
experienced sales force and an established direct channel into
countries including Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia,
along with an expanded network in Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and
other nations in the region, as well as the Middle East and
Africa.
- Acquired a minority stake in Brain Corp and signed an exclusive
technology agreement in February to fuel the next generation of
AI-enabled robotic cleaning technologies, expected to enhance
customer return on investment, and accelerate Autonomous Mobile
Robotic ("AMR") revenue growth.
- Announced the launch of Tennant-branded i-mop® Lite and i-mop®
XL Plus scrubber products into the markets of Brazil, France,
Portugal and Spain. This international expansion illustrates
Tennant Company’s strategy to lead the conversion from manual to
mechanized cleaning by expanding accessibility of our small-space
micro-scrubber portfolio.
- Announced it will host an Investor Day on Monday, May 13, 2024,
beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the New York Stock
Exchange.
“Building on the momentum and success from 2023, we are pleased
to deliver a strong first quarter performance. Our multi-year
investments to drive core growth and launch innovative new products
have helped position us well to begin the execution of our new
enterprise strategy, including growth through acquisitions,” said
Dave Huml, Tennant President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are
excited to have successfully completed two transactions in the
first quarter – the acquisition of a major distributor in EMEA that
will unlock new growth opportunities and the investment in the
exclusive technology agreement with Brain Corp, which will
accelerate AMR adoption.”
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2024 totaled
$311.0 million, a 1.7% increase compared to consolidated net sales
of $305.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. The components of
the consolidated net sales change were as follows:
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024 vs. 2023
Price
4.6%
Volume
(3.7)%
Organic growth
0.9%
Acquisitions
0.3%
Foreign currency
0.5%
Total growth
1.7%
Organic Sales
Organic sales, which exclude the effects of foreign currency and
acquisitions, increased 0.9% compared to the prior year, led by
strong equipment sales, particularly in the Americas region,
partially offset by lower sales in the EMEA and APAC regions.
Volumes in the current period were impacted by volume decline in
EMEA and a change in product mix, specifically a shift from
smaller, commercial-application equipment to larger,
industrial-application equipment. Backlog shipped in the quarter
was largely concentrated in our large industrial-application
equipment, which generally has a higher average selling price per
unit.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
Americas
EMEA
APAC
Total
Organic net sales growth
5.1%
(9.2)%
(1.1)%
0.9%
Americas: The 5.1% increase in the Americas, which includes all
of North America and Latin America, was driven primarily by price
realization and favorable product and channel mix across the
region. This was partially offset by unit volume decreases in North
America, specifically in our commercial-application machines, which
had a higher backlog benefit in the prior-year period.
EMEA: The 9.2% decrease in EMEA, which includes Europe, the
Middle East and Africa, was due to volume declines in both
equipment and parts and consumables partly offset by price
realization in all product categories. EMEA volumes, particularly
in France and Germany, were impacted by weaker-than-expected market
conditions and a smaller contribution from backlog reduction in the
current period.
APAC: The 1.1% decrease in APAC, which includes China,
Australia, Japan and other Asian markets, was primarily due to
volume declines in China and Australia, partially offset by price
realization in Australia.
Operating Results
Gross profit margin of 44.2% was 320 basis points higher in the
first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. The
increase was the result of price realization and cost-out
initiatives, which more than offset the impact of inflation.
Favorable product mix and an increase in direct sales compared to
the first quarter of 2023 also contributed to higher margins.
Selling and Administrative ("S&A") expense totaled $89.9
million in the first quarter of 2024, an $8.2 million increase
compared to the first quarter of 2023, and included $2.5 million of
ERP modernization costs and $1.5 million of transaction costs
associated with our investment in Brain Corp and acquisition of
TCS. Excluding these non-GAAP costs, Adjusted S&A as a percent
of net sales was 27.6% in the first quarter of 2024 lapping an
unusually low 26.7% in the first quarter 2023. The increase was due
in part to higher compensation expense related to incremental
headcount added to enable the Company's enterprise growth
strategy.
Adjusted EBITDA was $54.9 million in the first quarter of 2024,
compared to $47.9 million in the prior-year period. The improvement
in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to gross margin expansion
driven by price realization partially offset by increases in
S&A expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the first quarter 2024
was 17.7%, a 200-basis-point increase over the prior-year period
benefiting from operating leverage created by gross margin
expansion.
Net income was $28.4 million in the first quarter of 2024
compared to $24.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. Adjusted
net income was $34.7 million in the first quarter of 2024, an
increase of $7.6 million compared to the first quarter of 2023. The
increase was primarily driven by operating performance noted above,
a decrease in interest expense due to lower debt amounts and a
discrete tax benefit associated with employee stock option
exercises.
Cash Flow, Liquidity and Capital
Allocation
Tennant generated $2.9 million in cash flow from operations
during the first quarter of 2024, a $28.2 million decrease compared
to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily driven by
increases in variable compensation payouts related to the
prior-year operating performance as well as investments in ERP
modernization costs totaling $7.2 million.
Liquidity remained strong with a balance of $88.8 million in
cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the first quarter, and
approximately $321.8 million of unused borrowing capacity on the
Company’s revolving credit facility.
The Company continues to deploy cash flow toward operational
capital needs and to return capital to shareholders in line with
its capital allocation priorities. During the first quarter, the
Company invested $3.0 million in capital expenditures and returned
$6.4 million to shareholders through dividends and share
repurchases. As previously mentioned, the Company also executed on
its strategic acquisition strategy, deploying $32.1 million toward
a minority investment in Brain Corp and $25.5 million to acquire
TCS. The Company continues to effectively manage debt and maintain
a strong balance sheet, keeping its net leverage at the low end of
its targeted range.
2024 Guidance
For 2024, Tennant reaffirms the following guidance ranges
provided in its fourth quarter 2023 earnings release:
(In millions, except per share data)
2024 Guidance
Ranges
Net sales
$1,270 - $1,295
Organic net sales growth
2.0 % - 4.0 %
Adjusted diluted net income per share*
$6.05 - $6.65
Adjusted EBITDA*
$198 - $213
Adjusted EBITDA margin
15.6 % - 16.4 %
Capital expenditures
$20 - $25
Adjusted effective tax rate*
22 % - 27 %
*Excludes ERP modernization costs, other certain nonoperational
items and amortization expense.
Conference Call
Tennant will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 first
quarter results today, May, 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. Central Time (11
a.m. Eastern Time). The conference call and accompanying slides
will be available via webcast on Tennant's investor website. To
listen to the call live and view the slide presentation, go to
investors.tennantco.com and click on the link at the bottom of the
overview page. A replay of the conference call, with slides, will
be available at investors.tennantco.com.
Company Profile
Founded in 1870, Tennant Company (TNC), headquartered in Eden
Prairie, Minnesota, is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and marketing of solutions that help create a cleaner, safer and
healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining
surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments;
detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies; and
cleaning tools and supplies. Tennant's global field service network
is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant Company had sales of
$1.24 billion in 2023 and has approximately 4,500 employees.
Tennant has manufacturing operations throughout the world and sells
products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more
than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.tennantco.com
and www.ipcworldwide.com. The Tennant Company logo and other
trademarks designated with the symbol “®” are trademarks of Tennant
Company registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain statements contained in this document are considered
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements do not relate to
strictly historical or current facts and provide current
expectations or forecasts of future events. Any such expectations
or forecasts of future events are subject to a variety of factors.
These include factors that affect all businesses operating in a
global market as well as matters specific to us and the markets the
Company serves. Particular risks and uncertainties presently facing
it include: economic uncertainty throughout the world; geopolitical
tensions or health epidemics; the Company's ability to comply with
global laws and regulations; the Company's ability to adapt pricing
to the competitive marketplace and customer pricing sensitivities;
the competition in the Company's business; fluctuations in the
cost, quality or availability of raw materials and purchased
components; increasing cost pressures; unforeseen product liability
claims or product quality issues; the Company's ability to attract,
retain and develop key personnel and create effective succession
planning strategies; the Company's ability to effectively develop
and manage strategic planning and growth processes and the related
operational plans; the Company's ability to successfully upgrade
and evolve its information technology systems; the Company's
ability to successfully protect our information technology systems
from cybersecurity risks; the occurrence of a significant business
interruption; the Company's ability to maintain the health and
safety of its workers; the Company's ability to integrate
acquisitions; and the Company's ability to develop and
commercialize new innovative products and services.
The Company cautions that forward-looking statements must be
considered carefully and that actual results may differ in material
ways due to risks and uncertainties both known and unknown.
Information about factors that could materially affect the
Company's results can be found in its 2023 Form 10-K. Shareholders,
potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these
factors in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors
are advised to consult any further disclosures by the Company in
its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in
other written statements on related subjects. It is not possible to
anticipate or foresee all risk factors, and investors should not
consider any list of such factors to be an exhaustive or complete
list of all risks or uncertainties.
Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
This news release and the related conference call include
presentation of Non-GAAP measures that include or exclude special
items of a nonrecurring and/or nonoperational nature (hereinafter
referred to as “special items”). Management believes that the
Non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding
the Company’s results of operations and financial condition because
they permit a more meaningful comparison and understanding of
Tennant Company’s operating performance for the current, past or
future periods. Management uses these Non-GAAP measures to monitor
and evaluate ongoing operating results and trends and to gain an
understanding of the comparative operating performance of the
Company.
The Company believes that disclosing selling and administrative
(“S&A”) expense – as adjusted, S&A expense as a percent of
net sales – as adjusted, operating income – as adjusted, operating
margin – as adjusted, income before income taxes – as adjusted,
income tax expense – as adjusted, net income – as adjusted, net
income per diluted share – as adjusted, EBITDA – as adjusted, and
EBITDA margin – as adjusted (collectively, the “Non-GAAP
measures”), excluding the impacts from special items, is useful to
investors as a measure of operating performance. The Company use
these measures to monitor and evaluate operating performance. The
Non-GAAP measures are financial measures that do not reflect United
States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Company
calculates the Non-GAAP measures by adjusting for ERP modernization
costs, transaction-related costs and amortization expense. The
Company calculates income tax expense – as adjusted by adjusting
for the tax effect of these Non-GAAP measures. The Company
calculates net income per diluted share – as adjusted by adjusting
for the after-tax effect of these Non-GAAP measures and dividing
the result by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The
Company calculates EBITDA margin – as adjusted by dividing EBITDA –
as adjusted by net sales.
FINANCIAL TABLES
FOLLOW
TENNANT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except shares and per share
data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Net sales
$
311.0
$
305.8
Cost of sales
173.5
180.3
Gross profit
137.5
125.5
Selling and administrative expense
89.9
81.7
Research and development expense
10.1
7.9
Operating income
37.5
35.9
Interest expense, net
(2.3
)
(3.7
)
Net foreign currency transaction loss
(0.2
)
(0.1
)
Other income (expense), net
0.1
(0.1
)
Income before income taxes
35.1
32.0
Income tax expense
6.7
7.7
Net income
$
28.4
$
24.3
Net income per share
Basic
$
1.52
$
1.32
Diluted
$
1.49
$
1.30
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
18,665,570
18,449,430
Diluted
19,077,767
18,682,268
GEOGRAPHICAL NET SALES(1)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
% Change
Americas
$
215.6
$
204.4
5.5
%
Europe, Middle East and Africa
76.8
82.1
(6.5
)%
Asia Pacific
18.6
19.3
(3.6
)%
Total
$
311.0
$
305.8
1.7
%
(1) Net of intercompany sales.
TENNANT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except shares and per share
data)
March 31, 2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted
cash
$
88.8
$
117.1
Receivables, less allowances of $7.1 and
$7.2, respectively
257.3
247.6
Inventories
181.4
175.9
Prepaid and other current assets
33.6
28.5
Total current assets
561.1
569.1
Property, plant and equipment, less
accumulated depreciation of $307.4 and $304.0, respectively
184.7
187.7
Operating lease assets
40.4
41.7
Goodwill
192.2
187.4
Intangible assets, net
72.3
63.1
Other assets
101.0
64.4
Total assets
$
1,151.7
$
1,113.4
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt
$
7.2
$
6.4
Accounts payable
124.9
111.4
Employee compensation and benefits
46.7
67.3
Other current liabilities
81.6
88.6
Total current liabilities
260.4
273.7
Long-term debt
207.4
194.2
Long-term operating lease liabilities
27.1
27.4
Employee benefits
13.7
13.3
Deferred income taxes
8.4
5.0
Other liabilities
18.8
21.5
Total long-term liabilities
275.4
261.4
Total liabilities
$
535.8
$
535.1
Common Stock, $0.375 par value; 60,000,000
shares authorized; 19,006,838 and 18,631,384 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively
7.1
7.0
Additional paid-in capital
86.5
64.9
Retained earnings
570.5
547.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(49.5
)
(42.3
)
Total Tennant Company shareholders'
equity
614.6
577.0
Noncontrolling interest
1.3
1.3
Total equity
615.9
578.3
Total liabilities and total equity
$
1,151.7
$
1,113.4
TENNANT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$
28.4
$
24.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense
9.6
8.3
Amortization expense
3.9
3.9
Deferred income tax benefit
(1.0
)
(2.0
)
Share-based compensation expense
3.2
1.2
Bad debt and returns expense
0.3
1.0
Other, net
0.1
0.2
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Receivables
(10.1
)
(2.5
)
Inventories
(9.2
)
(1.5
)
Accounts payable
13.9
(6.6
)
Employee compensation and benefits
(20.3
)
0.5
Other assets and liabilities
(15.9
)
4.3
Net cash provided by operating
activities
2.9
31.1
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and
equipment
(3.0
)
(6.8
)
Purchase of investment
(32.1
)
—
Payments made in connection with business
acquisition, net of cash acquired
(25.5
)
—
Investment in leased assets
(0.2
)
(0.2
)
Cash received from leased assets
0.2
0.2
Net cash used in investing activities
(60.6
)
(6.8
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings
40.0
20.0
Repayments of borrowings
(26.2
)
(21.4
)
Change in finance lease obligations
—
0.2
Proceeds from exercise of stock options,
net of employee tax withholdings obligations
19.5
0.8
Repurchases of common stock
(1.1
)
(5.0
)
Dividends paid
(5.3
)
(4.9
)
Net cash provided by (used) in financing
activities
26.9
(10.3
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash
2.5
—
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
(28.3
)
14.0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
at beginning of period
117.1
77.4
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash at end of period
$
88.8
$
91.4
TENNANT COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL
TABLES
Reported to Adjusted Net Income and Net
Income Per Share
(In millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Net income - as reported
$
28.4
$
24.3
Adjustments:
Amortization expense
2.9
2.8
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
1.9
—
Transaction-related costs (S&A
expense)
1.5
—
Net income - as adjusted
$
34.7
$
27.1
Net income per share - as
reported:
Diluted
$
1.49
$
1.30
Adjustments:
Amortization expense
0.15
0.15
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
0.10
—
Transaction-related costs (S&A
expense)
0.08
—
Net income per diluted share - as
adjusted
$
1.81
$
1.45
Reported Net Income to Adjusted
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
(EBITDA)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Net income - as reported
$
28.4
$
24.3
Less:
Interest expense, net
2.3
3.7
Income tax expense
6.7
7.7
Depreciation expense
9.6
8.3
Amortization expense
3.9
3.9
EBITDA
50.9
47.9
Adjustments:
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
2.5
—
Transaction-related costs (S&A
expense)
1.5
—
EBITDA - as adjusted
$
54.9
$
47.9
EBITDA margin - as adjusted
17.7
%
15.7
%
TENNANT COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL
TABLES
Reported to Adjusted Selling and
Administrative Expense (S&A expense) and Operating
Income
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
S&A expense - as reported
$
89.9
$
81.7
S&A expense as a percent of net sales
- as reported
28.9
%
26.7
%
Adjustments:
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
(2.5
)
—
Transaction-related costs (S&A
expense)
(1.5
)
—
S&A expense - as adjusted
$
85.9
$
81.7
S&A expense as a percent of net sales
- as adjusted
27.6
%
26.7
%
Operating income - as reported
$
37.5
$
35.9
Operating margin - as reported
12.1
%
11.7
%
Adjustments:
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
2.5
—
Transaction-related costs (S&A
expense)
1.5
—
Operating income - as adjusted
$
41.5
$
35.9
Operating margin - as adjusted
13.3
%
11.7
%
Reported to Adjusted Income Before
Income Taxes and Income Tax Expense
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Income before income taxes - as
reported
$
35.1
$
32.0
Adjustments:
Amortization expense
3.9
3.9
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
2.5
—
Transaction-related costs (S&A
expense)
1.5
—
Income before income taxes - as
adjusted
$
43.0
$
35.9
Income tax expense - as
reported
$
6.7
$
7.7
Effective tax rate - as reported
19.1
%
24.1
%
Adjustments(1):
Amortization expense
1.0
1.1
ERP modernization costs (S&A
expense)
0.6
—
Income tax expense - as
adjusted
$
8.3
$
8.8
Effective tax rate - as adjusted
19.3
%
24.5
%
(1) In determining the tax impact, we applied the statutory rate
in effect for each jurisdiction where income or expenses were
generated.
TENNANT COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL
TABLES
Reported to Free Cash Flows
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Cash provided by operating activities -
as reported
$
2.9
$
31.1
Less:
Capitalized expenditures
(3.0
)
(6.8
)
Free cash flows
$
(0.1
)
$
24.3
Adjustments:
ERP modernization spend
7.2
—
Free cash flows - as adjusted
$
7.1
$
24.3
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