Victor, N.Y., July 1 - Constellation Brands, Inc., the world's leading wine company, reported today its fiscal 2010 first quarter results.
First Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights*
(in millions, except per share data)
Comparable % Change Reported % Change
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Consolidated net sales $792 -15% $792 -15%
Operating income $123 -6% $83 -8%
Operating margin 15.6% 150 bps 10.5% 80 bps
Equity in earnings of equity
method investees** $63 -13% $63 -13%
Earnings before interest and
taxes (EBIT) $186 -9% - -
Net income $73 - $7 NM
Diluted earnings per share $0.33 -3% $0.03 NM
"We are generally pleased with our quarterly results, which were in-line with our expectations," said Rob Sands, president and chief executive officer of Constellation Brands. "To strengthen our position as an industry leader, especially in this challenging economy, we took steps over the past 18 months to shift the focus of our strategy to building must-have brands that return the greatest profits and that represent good value for consumers. We are already seeing the benefits from this strategy as brands such as Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Nobilo, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford and SVEDKA continue to perform well. During the quarter, we also made progress on our global cost reduction initiative which was implemented to mitigate the negative impacts of the turbulent global economy and to create efficiencies to drive long-term sustainable growth."
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First Quarter 2010 Net Sales Highlights*
(in millions)
Reported Organic
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Constant Constant
Net Currency Net Currency
Sales % Change Change Sales % Change Change
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Consolidated $792 -15% -5% $792 -9% 1%
Branded Wine $688 -10% - $688 -9% 1%
Spirits $60 -43% -43% $60 13% 13%
Other $44 -28% -8% $44 -28% -8%
* Definitions of reported, comparable, organic and constant currency,
as well as reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, are
contained elsewhere in this news release.
** Hereafter referred to as "equity earnings."
NM=Not meaningful
Net Sales Commentary
Reported consolidated net sales decreased 15 percent due primarily to the impact of year-over-year currency exchange rate fluctuations and the divestitures of the value spirits business, spirits contract production services and certain Pacific Northwest wine brands. Organic net sales increased one percent on a constant currency basis.
Branded wine organic net sales on a constant currency basis increased one percent, which includes a one percent decrease for North America, a six percent increase for Europe, and a seven percent increase for Australia/New Zealand. Key markets are being impacted by planned SKU reductions and continuing economic pressures are driving unfavorable sales mix. However, SG&A reduction efforts are having the expected benefit of offsetting reduced gross profit margins. Net sales for Europe benefited from timing impacts related to the U.K. duty increase.
"During the quarter we integrated the remaining spirits business into our North American wine organization and began refining the structure of our U.S. wine business into a single integrated group with the goal of better serving our trade customers and ultimately consumers," Sands said. "This structure, combined with an unparalleled premium portfolio that includes well-known and admired brands such as Robert Mondavi, Wild Horse, Ravenswood, Estancia and Blackstone, provides us with outstanding opportunities to capture growth in the marketplace."
Total spirits organic net sales increased 13 percent for the quarter, led by a 33 percent gain for SVEDKA Vodka. "The integration of our premium spirits brands into the North American organization went well," Sands continued. "SVEDKA continues to enjoy tremendous momentum and now ranks as the third largest import and fifth largest vodka brand overall in the U.S. The futuristic marketing campaign featuring the iconic fembot resonates well with consumers and we are seeing continuing strong growth particularly in national chains, control states and on-premise."
Operating Income, Net Income, Diluted EPS Commentary
Wines segment operating income decreased $8 million versus the prior quarter. This decrease is primarily due to the divestiture of the value spirits business and certain Pacific Northwest wine brands, negative mix and a decrease in international business performance partially offset by savings from cost reduction initiatives and gains from foreign currency transactions.
Constellation's equity earnings from its 50 percent interest in the Crown Imports joint venture totaled $63 million, a decrease of 10 percent from the prior year first quarter. For first quarter 2010, Crown Imports generated net sales of $636 million, a decrease of five percent, and operating income of $126 million, a decrease of nine percent.
"While the on-premise and convenience channels remain difficult, Crown is seeing some improvement at national chains in the grocery channel as it focuses on optimizing promotional activity through targeted marketing and programming support," said Sands. "In particular, Corona Extra is ramping up its marketing efforts for the peak summer sales season by reprising some of its most iconic television spots and focusing its overall media investment into and through these key periods."
For first quarter 2010, pre-tax restructuring charges, acquisition-related integration costs and unusual items totaled $40 million compared to $41 million for the prior year first quarter.
Interest expense totaled $67 million, a decrease of 23 percent. The decrease was primarily due to a lower average debt balance.
"The improvement in interest expense reflects the significant debt pay down in fiscal 2009 and additional debt reduction during the first quarter as proceeds from the sale of the value spirits business in March 2009 contributed to our on-going deleveraging efforts," said Bob Ryder, Constellation Brands chief financial officer.
Summary
"The macroeconomic environment remains challenging but we continue to focus on the right strategies to generate cash, reduce borrowings, increase return on invested capital, and improve the bottom line. We are striving to better align our businesses in the U.K. and Australia to provide opportunity for increased efficiencies and cost savings, which are among our top priorities during these tumultuous times," Sands concluded. "Through prudent, targeted actions, coupled with some of the strongest brands in the industry, we believe we are well-positioned to benefit from the upturn in the economy when it occurs. Finally, I would like to thank our Constellation colleagues around the world for their hard work and dedication as we focus on achieving our goals for fiscal 2010."
Outlook
The table below sets forth management's current diluted EPS expectations for fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009 actual results, both on a reported basis and a comparable basis.
Constellation Brands Fiscal Year 2010
Diluted Earnings Per Share Outlook
Reported Basis Comparable Basis
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FY10 FY09 FY10 FY09
Estimate Actual Estimate Actual
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Fiscal Year
Ending Feb. 28 $0.97 - $1.07 ($1.40) $1.60 - $1.70 $1.60
Full-year fiscal 2010 guidance includes the following current assumptions:
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Interest expense: approximately $265 - $285 million
-
Tax rate: approximately 53 percent on a reported basis, as compared to 38 percent on a comparable basis, primarily due to a provision of 9 percentage points associated with the March 2009 sale of the value spirits business and 5 percentage points related to international restructuring activities with minimal tax benefits
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding: approximately 222 million
-
Free cash flow: $230 - $270 million
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)
May 31, February 28,
2009 2009
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash investments $16.8 $13.1
Accounts receivable, net 715.9 524.6
Inventories 1,846.0 1,828.7
Prepaid expenses and other 188.0 168.1
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Total current assets 2,766.7 2,534.5
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,633.0 1,547.5
Goodwill 2,540.3 2,615.0
Intangible assets, net 1,019.7 1,000.6
Other assets, net 441.8 338.9
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Total assets $8,401.5 $8,036.5
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable to banks $353.5 $227.3
Current maturities of long-term debt 256.2 235.2
Accounts payable 276.2 288.7
Accrued excise taxes 69.8 57.6
Other accrued expenses and liabilities 600.0 517.6
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Total current liabilities 1,555.7 1,326.4
Long-term debt, less current maturities 3,712.1 3,971.1
Deferred income taxes 524.0 543.6
Other liabilities 284.5 287.1
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Total liabilities 6,076.3 6,128.2
Total stockholders' equity 2,325.2 1,908.3
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $8,401.5 $8,036.5
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
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May 31, May 31,
2009 2008
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Sales $1,003.8 $1,212.0
Excise taxes (212.2) (280.2)
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Net sales 791.6 931.8
Cost of product sold (522.9) (602.8)
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Gross profit 268.7 329.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses (166.6) (233.5)
Restructuring charges (18.9) (0.5)
Acquisition-related integration costs (0.1) (4.3)
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Operating income 83.1 90.7
Equity in earnings of equity method investees 62.8 72.1
Interest expense, net (66.8) (86.6)
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Income before income taxes 79.1 76.2
Provision for income taxes (72.6) (31.6)
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Net income $6.5 $44.6
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Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic - Class A Common Stock $0.03 $0.21
Basic - Class B Common Stock $0.03 $0.19
Diluted - Class A Common Stock $0.03 $0.20
Diluted - Class B Common Stock $0.03 $0.19
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic - Class A Common Stock 195.233 192.792
Basic - Class B Common Stock 23.744 23.769
Diluted - Class A Common Stock 219.820 219.186
Diluted - Class B Common Stock 23.744 23.769
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
Three Months Ended
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May 31, May 31,
2009 2008
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income $6.5 $44.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 34.1 41.2
Stock-based compensation expense 12.2 10.8
Amortization of intangible and other assets 3.1 3.0
Loss on businesses sold or held for sale 0.8 16.0
Loss on disposal or impairment of
long-lived assets, net 0.4 0.1
Deferred tax provision (27.1) 3.2
Equity in earnings of equity method
investees, net of distributed earnings (23.6) (23.0)
Change in operating assets and liabilities,
net of effects from purchases and sales of
businesses:
Accounts receivable, net (132.8) (53.1)
Inventories 34.5 (69.0)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4.9 6.8
Accounts payable (28.2) 14.4
Accrued excise taxes 6.0 18.3
Other accrued expenses and liabilities 55.2 (58.7)
Other, net (0.8) 12.7
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Total adjustments (61.3) (77.3)
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Net cash used in operating activities (54.8) (32.7)
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of business 270.2 -
Proceeds from sales of assets 1.2 0.8
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (47.1) (22.2)
Investment in equity method investee (0.3) -
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired - (2.1)
Other investing activities 0.3 7.8
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 224.3 (15.7)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Principal payments of long-term debt (269.5) (49.5)
Net proceeds from notes payable 98.6 85.8
Exercise of employee stock options 3.4 12.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based
payment awards 1.2 4.7
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Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities (166.3) 53.1
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash investments 0.5 -
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3.7 4.7
Cash and cash investments, beginning of period 13.1 20.5
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Cash and cash investments, end of period $16.8 $25.2
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in millions)
Three Months Ended
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May 31, May 31, Percent
2009 2008 Change
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Segment Net Sales and Operating Income
Constellation Wines (1)
Branded wine net sales $687.9 $765.7 (10%)
Spirits net sales 60.1 105.6 (43%)
Other net sales 43.6 60.5 (28%)
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Segment net sales $791.6 $931.8 (15%)
Operating income $147.6 $155.3 (5%)
% Net sales 18.6% 16.7%
Equity in earnings of
equity method investees $(0.1) $2.4 NM
Crown Imports
Segment net sales $635.8 $672.5 (5%)
Operating income $126.0 $138.6 (9%)
% Net sales 19.8% 20.6%
Consolidation and Eliminations
Segment net sales $(635.8) $(672.5) (5%)
Operating income $(126.0) $(138.6) (9%)
Equity in earnings of
Crown Imports $62.9 $69.7 (10%)
Corporate Operations and Other
Consolidated net sales $791.6 $931.8 (15%)
Operating income $(24.3) $(24.0) 1%
% Net sales 3.1% 2.6%
NM = Not Meaningful
(1) In connection with the Company's divestiture of its value spirits
business and the integration of the retained spirits brands into the
Constellation Wines business, the Company changed its internal
management financial reporting on May 1, 2009. The Company now
reports its operating results in three segments: Constellation Wines,
Crown Imports and Corporate Operations and Other. Prior results have
been restated to conform with the new segment presentation.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
(in millions)
Three Months Ended Constant
-------------------- Currency
May 31, May 31, Percent Currency Percent
2009 2008 Change Impact Change(3)
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Geographic Net Sales (1)(2)
North America $572.2 $652.5 (12%) (3%) (10%)
Branded wine $500.4 $530.7 (6%) (3%) (3%)
Spirits $60.1 $105.6 (43%) - (43%)
Other $11.7 $16.2 (28%) (9%) (19%)
Europe $144.5 $182.1 (21%) (27%) 6%
Branded wine $113.1 $143.0 (21%) (27%) 6%
Other $31.4 $39.1 (20%) (27%) 8%
Australia/New Zealand $74.9 $97.2 (23%) (25%) 2%
Branded wine $74.4 $92.0 (19%) (26%) 7%
Other $0.5 $5.2 (90%) 2% (92%)
Organic
Constant
Three Months Ended Divest- Currency
------------------ iture Percent
May 31, May 31, Percent Impact Currency Change
2009 2008 Change (4) Impact (3)
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Branded Wine Geographic
Net Sales (1)(2)
North America $500.4 $530.7 (6%) (1%) (3%) (1%)
Europe 113.1 143.0 (21%) - (27%) 6%
Australia/New Zealand 74.4 92.0 (19%) - (26%) 7%
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Consolidated branded
wine net sales $687.9 $765.7 (10%) (1%) (10%) 1%
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(1) Refer to discussion under "Reconciliation of Reported, Organic and
Constant Currency Net Sales" on following page for definition of
constant currency net sales and organic constant currency net sales
and reasons for use.
(2) Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the
selling company.
(3) May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently.
(4) Divestiture impact includes the removal of branded wine net sales
associated with the Pacific Northwest brands for the period March 1,
2008, through May 31, 2008, included in the three months ended May
31, 2008.
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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED, ORGANIC AND CONSTANT CURRENCY NET SALES
(in millions)
As the company sold certain Pacific Northwest wine brands on June 5, 2008;
exited certain spirits production contracts in connection with the sale of
a Canadian distilling facility on August 31, 2008; and sold certain value
spirits brands on March 24, 2009, organic net sales for the three months
ended May 31, 2008, are defined by the company as reported net sales less
net sales of Pacific Northwest wine brands and/or net sales of certain
spirits contract production services and/or value brands, as appropriate.
Organic net sales and percentage increase (decrease) in constant currency
net sales (which excludes the impact of year over year currency exchange
rate fluctuations) are provided because management uses this information
in monitoring and evaluating the underlying business trends of the
continuing operations of the company. In addition, the company believes
this information provides investors better insight on underlying business
trends and results in order to evaluate year over year financial
performance.
Constant
Three Months Ended Currency
------------------ Percent
May 31, May 31, Percent Currency Change
2009 2008 Change Impact (1)
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Consolidated Net Sales
Branded wine $687.9 $765.7 (10%) (10%) -
Spirits 60.1 105.6 (43%) - (43%)
Other 43.6 60.5 (28%) (20%) (8%)
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Consolidated
reported net sales 791.6 931.8 (15%) (10%) (5%)
Less: Pacific Northwest
branded wine net sales (2) - (7.9)
Less: Spirits net sales (3) - (52.6)
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Consolidated organic
net sales $791.6 $871.3 (9%) (10%) 1%
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Branded Wine Net Sales
Branded wine
reported net sales $687.9 $765.7 (10%) (10%) -
Less: Pacific Northwest
branded wine net sales (2) - (7.9)
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Branded wine organic
net sales $687.9 $757.8 (9%) (10%) 1%
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Spirits Net Sales
Spirits reported net sales $60.1 $105.6 (43%) - (43%)
Less: Spirits net sales (3) - (52.6)
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Spirits organic net sales $60.1 $53.0 13% - 13%
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(1) May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently.
(2) For the period March 1, 2008, through May 31, 2008, included in the
three months ended May 31, 2008.
(3) Includes certain spirits contract production services net sales for
the period March 1, 2008, through May 31, 2008, and certain spirits
value brands net sales for the period March 25, 2008, through May 31,
2008, included in the three months ended May 31, 2008.
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)
(in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended May 31, 2009
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Strategic Comparable
Reported Business Basis
Basis Inventory Realign- (Non-
(GAAP) Step-up ment(2) Other GAAP)
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Net Sales $791.6 $791.6
Cost of product
sold (522.9) 2.7 4.8 (515.4)
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Gross Profit 268.7 2.7 4.8 - 276.2
Selling, general
and administrative
expenses ("SG&A") (166.6) 13.7 (152.9)
Restructuring
charges (18.9) 18.9 -
Acquisition-related
integration costs (0.1) 0.1 -
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Operating Income 83.1 2.7 37.5 - 123.3
Equity in earnings
of equity method
investees 62.8 62.8
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EBIT 186.1
Interest
expense, net (66.8) (66.8)
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Income Before
Income Taxes 79.1 2.7 37.5 - 119.3
(Provision for)
benefit from
income taxes (72.6) (1.1) 27.1 - (46.6)
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Net Income $6.5 $1.6 $64.6 $- $72.7
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Diluted Earnings
Per Common Share $0.03 $0.01 $0.29 $- $0.33
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Weighted Average
Common Shares
Outstanding -
Diluted 219.820 219.820 219.820 219.820 219.820
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Gross Margin 33.9% 34.9%
SG&A as a percent
of net sales 21.0% 19.3%
Operating Margin 10.5% 15.6%
Effective Tax Rate NM 39.1%
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Three Months Ended May 31, 2008
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Strategic Comparable
Reported Business Basis
Basis Inventory Realign- (Non-
(GAAP) Step-up ment(2) Other GAAP)
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Net Sales $931.8 $931.8
Cost of product
sold (602.8) 6.3 4.0 0.1 (592.4)
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Gross Profit 329.0 6.3 4.0 0.1 339.4
Selling, general
and administrative
expenses ("SG&A") (233.5) 25.4 (208.1)
Restructuring
charges (0.5) 0.5 -
Acquisition-related
integration costs (4.3) 4.3 -
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Operating Income 90.7 6.3 34.2 0.1 131.3
Equity in earnings of
equity method
investees 72.1 72.1
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EBIT 203.4
Interest
expense, net (86.6) (86.6)
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Income Before
Income Taxes 76.2 6.3 34.2 0.1 116.8
(Provision for)
benefit from
income taxes (31.6) (2.4) (9.2) - (43.2)
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Net Income $44.6 $3.9 $25.0 $0.1 $73.6
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Diluted Earnings
Per Common Share $0.20 $0.02 $0.11 $- $0.34
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Weighted Average
Common Shares
Outstanding -
Diluted 219.186 219.186 219.186 219.186 219.186
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Gross Margin 35.3% 36.4%
SG&A as a percent
of net sales 25.1% 22.3%
Operating Margin 9.7% 14.1%
Effective Tax Rate 41.5% 37.0%
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Percent Percent
Change - Change -
Reported Comparable
Basis Basis
(GAAP) (Non-GAAP)
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Net Sales (15%) (15%)
Cost of product sold (13%) (13%)
Gross Profit (18%) (19%)
Selling, general and
administrative expenses ("SG&A") (29%) (27%)
Restructuring charges NM N/A
Acquisition-related integration costs NM N/A
Operating Income (8%) (6%)
Equity in earnings of equity
method investees (13%) (13%)
EBIT N/A (9%)
Interest expense, net (23%) (23%)
Income Before Income Taxes 4% 2%
(Provision for) benefit from
income taxes NM 8%
Net Income NM (1%)
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share NM (3%)
Weighted Average Common Shares
Outstanding - Diluted
Gross Margin
SG&A as a percent of net sales
Operating Margin
Effective Tax Rate
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
DEFINITIONS
Global Initiative
The company's plan announced in April 2009 to simplify its business, increase efficiencies and reduce its cost structure on a global basis (the "Global Initiative").
Australian Initiative
The company's plan announced in August 2008 to sell certain assets and implement operational changes designed to improve the efficiencies and returns associated with its Australian business (the "Australian Initiative").
Fiscal 2008 Plan
The company's plan announced in November 2007 to streamline certain of its international operations, primarily in Australia; certain other restructuring charges incurred during the third quarter of fiscal 2008 in connection with the consolidation of certain spirits production processes in the U.S.; and its plan announced in January 2008 to streamline certain of its operations in the U.S., primarily in connection with the restructuring and integration of the operations of Beam Wine Estates, Inc. ("BWE") (collectively, the "Fiscal 2008 Plan").
Fiscal 2007 Wine Plan
The company's plan announced in August 2006 to invest in new distribution and bottling facilities in the U.K. and to streamline certain Australian wine operations (collectively, the "Fiscal 2007 Wine Plan").
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
GUIDANCE - DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE AND FREE CASH FLOW
(in millions, except per share data)
Range for the Year
Diluted Earnings Per Share Guidance Ending February 28, 2010
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Forecasted diluted earnings per share -
reported basis (GAAP) $0.97 $1.07
Inventory step-up 0.03 0.03
Strategic business realignment (1) 0.60 0.60
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Forecasted diluted earnings per share -
comparable basis (Non-GAAP) (2) $1.60 $1.70
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Actual for
the Year Ended
February 28,
2009
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Diluted earnings per share - reported basis (GAAP) $(1.40)
Inventory step-up 0.06
Strategic business realignment (1) 0.97
Other (3) 1.94
Impact of anti-dilutive potential common shares (4) 0.03
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Diluted earnings per share - comparable basis (Non-GAAP) (2) $1.60
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(1) Includes $0.34, $0.17, $0.06 and $0.03 diluted earnings per share for
the year ending February 28, 2010, associated with the Global
Initiative; tax expense associated with the March 2009 divestiture of
the value spirits business; the Australian Initiative; and other
previously announced restructuring plans, respectively. Includes
$0.63, $0.09, $0.08, $0.08, $0.05, $0.02 and $0.02 diluted earnings
per share for the year ended February 28, 2009, associated with the
Australian Initiative; a loss, primarily on assets held for sale, in
connection with the March 2009 divestiture of the value spirits
business; a loss in connection with the June 2008 divestiture of the
Pacific Northwest wine brands; the Fiscal 2007 Wine Plan; the Fiscal
2008 Plan; a loss in connection with the sale of a Canadian distilling
facility; and other previously announced restructuring plans,
respectively.(2)
(2) May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently.
(3) Includes $1.23, $0.38, $0.18 and $0.15 diluted earnings per share for
the year ended February 28, 2009, associated with impairments of
certain goodwill and intangible assets; impairments of certain equity
method investments; the recognition of income tax expense in
connection with the gain on settlement of certain foreign currency
economic hedges; and a loss on the adjustment of certain inventory,
primarily Australian, related to prior years; respectively. (2)
(4) In accordance with the antidilution provisions of SFAS No. 128, the
dilutive impact of potential common shares is excluded from the
company's reported diluted loss per share calculation for the year
ended February 28, 2009. As a result of the company having net income
on a comparable basis for the year ended February 28, 2009, the
dilutive impact of potential common shares is included in the
company's comparable diluted earnings per share calculation.
Free Cash Flow Guidance
Free cash flow, as defined in the reconciliation below, is considered a
liquidity measure and is considered to provide useful information to
investors about the amount of cash generated, which can then be used,
after required debt service and dividend payments, for other general
corporate purposes. A limitation of free cash flow is that it does not
represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the
period. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, not as a
substitute for, or superior to, cash flow from operating activities
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Range for the Year
Ending February 28, 2010
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Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) $380.0 $440.0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (150.0) (170.0)
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Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) $230.0 $270.0
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Actual for
the Three
Months Ended
May 31, 2009
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Net cash used in operating activities (GAAP) $(54.8)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (47.1)
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Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) $(101.9)
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