SEC Form 10-Q filed by Miller Industries Inc.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including but not limited to statements made in Part I, Item 2–“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” statements made with respect to future operating results, expectations of future customer orders and the availability of resources necessary for our business are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “continue,” “future,” “potential,” “believe,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “estimate,” “predict,” “expect,” “anticipate” and similar expressions, or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements also include the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements. Such forward-looking statements are made based on our management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Our actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to, among other things, the risks set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, those discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. You should read this Quarterly Report and the documents that we reference in this Quarterly Report and documents we have filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2024 |
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Assets | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and temporary investments | $ | | $ | | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $ |
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Inventories, net |
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Prepaid expenses |
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Total current assets |
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Noncurrent assets: | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
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Goodwill |
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Other assets |
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Total assets | $ | | $ | | |
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | $ | | $ | | |
Accrued liabilities |
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Income taxes payable | | | |||
Current portion of operating lease obligation | | | |||
Total current liabilities |
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Noncurrent liabilities: | |||||
Long-term obligations |
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Noncurrent portion of operating lease obligation |
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Deferred income tax liabilities |
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Total liabilities |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | |||||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Preferred shares, $ |
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Common shares, $ |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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Retained earnings |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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Total shareholders’ equity |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | | $ | |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Net sales | $ | | $ | | |
Cost of operations |
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Gross profit |
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Operating expenses: | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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Non-operating (income) expenses: | |||||
Interest expense, net |
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Total expense, net |
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Income before income taxes | |
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Income tax provision |
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Net income |
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Income per common share: | |||||
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Diluted | $ | | $ | | |
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | | $ | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
(in thousands) | 2024 |
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Net income | $ | | $ | | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income: |
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Total other comprehensive (loss) income |
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Total comprehensive income | $ | | $ | |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Common Stock | Additional | Retained | Accumulated Other | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share amounts) | Shares | Amount | Paid-in Capital | Earnings |
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Balance, December 31, 2022 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | |||||
Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | | — | — | | ||||||||||
Dividends paid ($ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | — | — |
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Net income | — | — | — | | — | | ||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | |||||
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Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | | | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | | — | — | | ||||||||||
Dividends paid ($ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | | — | | ||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2024 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income | $ | | $ | | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
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Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and temporary investments |
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Net change in cash and temporary investments |
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Cash and temporary investments, beginning of period |
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Cash and temporary investments, end of period | $ | | $ | | |
Supplemental information: |
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Cash payments for interest | $ | | $ | | |
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds | $ | | $ | |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements of Miller Industries, Inc. include the accounts of all consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and amounts have been eliminated. The results of businesses acquired or disposed of are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition or up to the date of disposal, respectively.
References to "we," "our," and similar pronouns in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (this "Form 10-Q") are to Miller Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.
Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts may differ from these estimated amounts.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. Except as disclosed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Financial results presented for this fiscal 2024 interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include accounts of certain subsidiaries whose fiscal closing dates differ from December 31st by 31 days (or less) to facilitate timely reporting.
Significant Accounting Policies
A description of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements within its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistency with current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results. Specifically, for the first quarter of 2023, we reclassified $
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
There were no new material accounting standards adopted in the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this Update require an entity to disclose significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis and to provide in interim periods all disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually. The ASU also requires entities with a single reportable segment to provide all segment disclosures under ASC 280, including the new disclosures under this ASU. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this Update improve transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures.
The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted for annual financial statements that have not been issued or made available for issuance. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our disclosures.
2. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On May 31, 2023, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Southern Hydraulic Cylinder, Inc. through an acquisition subsidiary formed as a Tennessee corporation, which then changed its name to SHC, Inc. (“SHC”). SHC manufactures, sells and services hydraulic cylinders and related components. The operations of SHC align with those of the Company, which management believes will strengthen its efforts to enhance the stability of the Company’s supply chain.
The purchase price totaling approximately $
The preliminary allocation of the consideration for the net assets acquired from the acquisition of SHC were as follows:
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Goodwill | $ | |
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and is deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition of SHC resulted in the recognition of $
For fixed assets, the real property fair value of $
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of a restrictive covenant agreement of $
The fair value of the assets acquired includes trade receivables of $
The results of operations of SHC are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income since the acquisition date. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition were not significant.
The allocations of the fair value of the acquired business were based on preliminary valuations of the estimated net fair value of the assets acquired. The fair value estimates are subject to adjustment during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The fair values of the net assets acquired are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, as well as other information compiled by management, including valuations that utilize customary valuation procedures and techniques. During the measurement period, we will adjust preliminary valuations assigned to assets and liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, if any, that, if known, would have resulted in revised values for these items as of that date.
Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information (Unaudited)
The results of operations for SHC, and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. For the period ended March 31, 2024, SHC contributed approximately $
The unaudited pro forma financial information in the table below summarizes the combined results of the Company’s operations and those of SHC for the periods as shown as if the acquisition of SHC had occurred on January 1, 2023. The pro forma financial information presented below is for informational purposes only, and is subject to a number of estimates, assumptions and other uncertainties.
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
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Revenue | $ | | $ | | |
Income before income taxes | $ | | $ | |
3. INVENTORIES
Inventory costs include materials, labor and factory overhead. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, determined on a moving average unit cost basis. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, valuation and other factors in determining net realizable value. Revisions of these estimates could result in the need for adjustments.
Inventories, net of reserves, consisted of the following:
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Raw materials | $ | | $ | | ||
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Total inventory | $ | | $ | |
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not recognize impairment of inventory.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s balances are presented net of inventory reserves of $
4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
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Total property, plant and equipment, gross |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
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Total property, plant and equipment, net | $ | | $ | |
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $
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5. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
Credit Facility
The Company’s loan agreement with First Horizon Bank, which governs its $
We were in compliance with all covenants under the credit facility throughout 2023 and as of March 31, 2024. The Company pays a non-usage fee under the current loan agreement at a rate per annum equal to between
Interest expense on the credit facility was $
The Company had outstanding borrowings of $
6. INCOME TAXES
As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had
7. LEASES
We have lease agreements for equipment and facilities under long-term non-cancelable leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception by evaluating whether the arrangement conveys the right to use an identified asset and whether we obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from and have the ability to direct the use of the asset. Our lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities and long-term operating lease liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease right-of-use assets and corresponding operating lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term, plus payments made prior to lease commencement and any initial direct costs. Operating lease expense for operating lease assets is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
We also have elected to apply a practical expedient for short-term leases whereby we do not recognize a lease liability and right-of-use asset for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company recognizes short-term leases on a straight-line basis and does not record a related right-of-use asset or lease obligation for such contracts.
Our leases have remaining lease terms that expire at various dates through 2029. Certain of our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease, and the Company includes those leases when it is reasonably certain we will exercise that option.
The following table summarizes the components of lease cost:
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Interest on lease obligation |
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The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information related to leases:
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The following table presents other lease information related to the Company’s leases:
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Future lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:
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Lease obligation at March 31, 2024 | $ | |
Related Party Leases
The Company’s subsidiary in the United Kingdom leased facilities used for manufacturing and office space from a related party with related lease costs during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 of $
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had commitments of approximately $
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Contingencies
The Company has entered into arrangements with third-party lenders where it has agreed to repurchase products that are repossessed from the independent distributor customer in the event of default. These arrangements are typically subject to a maximum repurchase amount. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2023, the maximum amount of collateral the Company could be required to purchase was $
Litigation
We are subject to a variety of claims and lawsuits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. The Company has established accruals for matters that are probable and reasonably estimable and maintains product liability and other insurance that management believes to be adequate. Although management believes that any pending claims and lawsuits will not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, the adjudication of such matters is subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s assessment may change depending on future events.
9. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
Effective August 1, 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”). Pursuant to the 2016 Plan, the Board of Directors may grant up to
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units, once granted, are subject only to service conditions. Executive Officer awards vest ratably over to
The following table summarizes all transactions related to restricted stock units under the 2016 Plan:
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(1) | Vested shares include |
The following table provides additional data related to restricted share unit activity:
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Total compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested restricted share unit awards not yet recognized, pre tax | $ | | |
Weighted average period in years over which restricted share and share unit cost is expected to be recognized (in years) | |||
Total fair value of shares vested during the year | $ | |
Stock-based compensation expense is included as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of income.
10. REVENUE
All of our operating revenue is generated from contracts with customers. Our primary source of revenue is generated from sales of towing and recovery equipment. Because our product lines have substantially similar characteristics, the Company has identified
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Net revenues by geographic region are as follows:
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Total net revenue | $ | | $ | |
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially expose us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and temporary investments and trade accounts receivable. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had cash deposited net of outstanding checks of $
No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for the period ended March 31, 2024 and
No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table reconciles the number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per common share:
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share: |
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share | $ | | $ | |||
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ | | $ |
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Dividends
On
Stock Repurchase Program
On April 2, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase up to $
The Company has not repurchased common stock under the Repurchase Program as of April 30, 2024.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a summary from the perspective of management on our consolidated operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows of our Company as of and for the periods presented.
The MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included herein.
To facilitate timely reporting, the condensed consolidated financial statements include accounts of certain subsidiaries whose closing dates differ from March 31st by 31 days (or less).
References to “the Company” “we”, “us”, and “our” are intended to mean the business and operations of Miller Industries, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.
ABOUT MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Miller Industries, Inc. is The World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment®, with domestic manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Pennsylvania, and foreign manufacturing operations in France and the United Kingdom.
The Company develops innovative high-quality towing and recovery equipment worldwide. We design and manufacture bodies of car carriers and wreckers, which are installed on chassis manufactured by third parties, which are sold to our customers under our Century®, Vulcan®, Chevron™, Holmes®, Challenger®, Champion®, Jige™, Boniface™, Titan® and Eagle® brand names.
Our products are primarily marketed and sold through a network of distributors that serve all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and other foreign markets, and through prime contractors to governmental entities. Further, we have substantial distribution capabilities in Europe as a result of our ownership of Jige International S.A. and Boniface Engineering, Ltd. While most of our distributor agreements do not generally contain exclusivity provisions, management believes our independent distributors do not offer products of any other towing and recovery equipment manufacturer, which we believe is a testament of their loyalty to our brands.
In addition to selling our products, our independent distributors provide end-users with parts and service. We also utilize sales representatives to inform prospective end-users about our current product lines in an effort to drive sales to independent distributors. Management believes the strength of our distribution network and the breadth and quality of our product offerings are two key advantages over our competitors.
We focus on a variety of key indicators to monitor our overall operating and financial performance. These indicators include measurements of revenue, operating income, gross margin, net income, earnings per share, capital expenditures and cash flow.
Our history of innovation in the towing and recovery industry has been an important factor behind our growth over the last decade and we believe that our continued emphasis on research and development will be a key factor in our future growth. We opened a free-standing R&D facility in Chattanooga in 2019, where we pursue various innovations in our products and manufacturing processes, some of which are intended to enhance the safety of our employees and reduce our environmental impact. In addition, our recent domestic plant expansion and modernization projects have installed sophisticated robotics and implemented other advanced technologies to increase our production capacity and optimize our manufacturing processes, including investing in part re-design capabilities that allows for more flexibility in our manufacturing and sourcing. These projects were completed during the period from 2017 to 2021 at a cost of over $82.0 million. We completed phase one of the implementation of an enterprise software solution during 2021, and we continued to implement additional functionality available in the solution in 2022 and 2023. We expect this software to substantially improve our administrative efficiency and customer service levels. As we retain our focus toward modernization, we expect to continue to invest in robotics and automated material handling equipment across all of our domestic manufacturing facilities.
TRENDS AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS
Continuing in 2024, our strong backlog allowed revenues to increase as parts became more available due to supply chain improvements and actions we took to diversify and increase the flexibility of our supply chain. Gross margin also steadily improved due to our pricing actions, productivity improvements and the stabilizing of raw material costs. In addition, with the acquisition of SHC, we were able to enhance the stability of our supply chain. The combination of favorable macroeconomic trends and improved productivity resulted in increased net income for the period.
Based on our strong backlog, the price increases and productivity improvements we have implemented, lessening supply chain disruptions and easing inflationary pressures, our operating results improved throughout fiscal 2023 and for the period ended March 31, 2024, and we believe we are well-positioned to continue enhancing our operating results. However, our performance will be heavily influenced by, among other things, whether supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures continue to lessen or worsen, the continuing impact of geopolitical factors, the threat of recession and general
economic factors. The impact of these factors remains largely out of our control, and we currently anticipate that these factors could have an adverse impact on our production capabilities, financial results and cash flows to continue throughout fiscal 2024.
In the second quarter of 2023, the Company acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Southern Hydraulic Cylinder, Inc., which manufactures hydraulic cylinders and related components used in the production of our small carrier units. Management believes this acquisition will strengthen its efforts to enhance the stability of the Company’s supply chain.
The impacts of current global supply chain disruptions, inflationary environment, geopolitical tensions and other macroeconomic factors have led to foreign currency fluctuations. The impact of inflationary or deflationary pressures have caused and may continue to cause foreign currency translation gains or losses within our condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require us to make estimates. Certain accounting policies are deemed “critical,” as they require management’s highest degree of judgment, estimations and assumptions. The accounting policies deemed to be most critical to our financial position and results of operations are those related to accounts receivable, inventory, long-lived assets, warranty reserves, revenues, and income taxes. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2024, from the information provided under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies and Sensitive Accounting Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
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(in thousands) | 2024 |
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Net sales | $ | 349,871 | $ | 282,275 | 23.9% | |||
Cost of operations | 305,628 | 251,858 | 21.3% | |||||
Gross profit | 44,243 | 30,417 | 45.5% | |||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative | 21,543 | 17,924 | 20.2% | |||||
Non-operating (income) expenses |
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Interest expense, net | 1,245 | 1,012 | 23.0% | |||||
Other (income) expense, net | (33) | (318) | (89.6)% | |||||
Total expenses, net | 22,755 | 18,618 | 22.2% | |||||
Income before income taxes | 21,488 | 11,799 | 82.1% | |||||
Income tax provision | 4,465 | 2,579 | 73.1% | |||||
Net income | $ | 17,023 | $ | 9,220 | 84.6% |
Net Sales
Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $349.9 million compared to $282.3 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2023, an increase of 23.9%. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by increases in production volume due to supply chain improvements and continued strong customer demand.
Net foreign sales for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $31.3 million compared to $24.1 million for the comparable period in 2023, an increase of 30.0%.
Cost of Operations
Cost of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $305.6 million compared to $251.9 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2023, an increase of 21.3%. The increase in cost of operations was primarily attributed to increased deliveries resulting from continued stabilization in our supply chain.
Gross Profit
Gross profit is equal to net sales less cost of operations. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $44.2 million compared to $30.4 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2023, an increase of 45.5%. Cost of operations includes the direct cost of manufacturing, including direct materials, labor and related overhead, physical inventory adjustments, as well as inbound and outbound freight.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $21.5 million compared to $17.9 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2023, an increase of 20.2%. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to additional executive compensation expense and incentives for all employees, investor relations activity, increased expenses associated with increased sales volume and increased investment in our workforce, specifically for training and more competitive compensation to improve employee retention. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 6.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from 6.3% for the comparable period in fiscal 2023.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $1.2 million compared to $1.0 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2023, an increase of 23.0%. Increases in interest expense, net were primarily due to increases in floor plan interest payments, increased borrowings, and increased interest rates, offset by interest income.
Other (Income) Expense
The Company is exposed to foreign currency transaction risk when the Company has transactions that are denominated in a currency other than its functional currency. When the related balance sheet items are remeasured in the functional currency of the Company, gains and losses are recorded through other (income) expense. Other (income) expense, net is composed primarily of these foreign currency exchange gains and losses. The Company experienced a net foreign currency exchange loss of $0.2 million and gain of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other (income) expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 includes $0.2 million of other income.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 reflects a combined federal, state and foreign tax rate of 20.8% and 21.9%, respectively. The principal differences between the federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate consist primarily of state taxes, domestic tax credits, and tax differences on foreign earnings.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We currently believe that, based on available capital resources and projected operating cash flow, we have adequate capital resources to fund our operations and expected future cash needs over the next 12 months. However, our ability to satisfy our cash needs will substantially depend upon a number of factors, including our future operating performance, and the economic, regulatory and other factors discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, many of which are beyond our control.
Cash and Temporary Investments
As of March 31, 2024, we had cash and temporary investments of $26.8 million, and $45.0 million in available borrowings under our credit facility. Our primary cash requirements include working capital, capital expenditures, the funding of any declared cash dividends, purchases pursuant to our recently announced share repurchase program, and principal and interest payments on indebtedness. At March 31, 2024, the Company had commitments of approximately $5.8 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and commitments of approximately $1.4 million in software license fees related to the implementation of our enterprise software solution.
The cash and temporary investments balance at March 31, 2024 included $18.3 million of cash held by subsidiaries outside of the United States.
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Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the period:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in thousands) |
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| Change | ||
Operating activities | $ | 8,977 | $ | (6,764) | 232.7 | % | ||
Investing activities | (4,663) | (1,749) | (166.6) | % | ||||
Financing activities | (7,179) | (2,059) | (248.7) | % | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and temporary investments |
| (235) | 139 | (269.1) | % | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and temporary investments | $ | (3,100) | $ | (10,433) | 70.3 | % |
Changes in working capital, which impact operating cash flow, can vary significantly depending on factors such as the timing of customer payments, inventory purchases and payments to vendors and tax payments in the regular course of business.
Cash Flows Provided by (used in) Operating Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $9.0 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of $6.8 million in the comparable period in 2023. Cash provided by operating activities is generally attributable to the receipt of payments from our customers as settlement of their contractual obligation once we have fulfilled all performance obligations related to our contracts with them. These cash receipts are netted with payments for purchases of inventory, payments for materials used in manufacturing and other payments that are necessary in the ordinary course of our operations, such as those for utilities and taxes. The change in operating activities is primarily due to increased net income and a stabilization of changes in operating assets and liabilities as a result of improved availability of purchased components.
Cash Flow Provided by (used in) Investing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, cash used in investing activities was $4.7 million compared to cash used in investing activities of $1.7 million for the comparable period in 2023. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily for purchases of property, plant and equipment. We also continued to invest in manufacturing automation and ERP system enhancements.
Cash Flows Provided by (used in) Financing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, cash used in financing activities was $7.2 million compared to cash used in financing activities of $2.1 million for the comparable period in 2023. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to payments of $5 million under the Company’s credit facility, as well as cash dividend payments of $2.2 million.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations from what was previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Credit Facility
The Company had outstanding borrowings of $55.0 million and $60.0 million under the credit facility at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. See the disclosure under the heading “Credit Facility” in Note 5 of the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Company’s credit facility.
As of May 1, 2024, the outstanding balance on our credit facility was $65.0 million.
Other Long-Term Obligations
Prior to applying a discount rate to our lease liabilities, we had approximately $0.8 million and $0.9 million in non-cancelable operating lease obligations at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. We had no non-cancelable finance lease obligations as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures during the period ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $4.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively. We make ongoing capital investments in our property, plant and equipment, and continue to increase purchases of materials, components and chassis to ramp up production to meet demand, which has been at historic levels. We believe that in periods of normalized supply chain, our historical capital investments in our manufacturing facilities and other capital assets will increase the production capacity and efficiencies of our operations. See “Cash Flows” – “Cash Flows provided by (used in) Investing Activities” contained within this MD&A for additional discussion on capital expenditures.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk from what was previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) as of March 31, 2024. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The “Litigation” disclosure described in Note 8 of the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” is incorporated in this Item 1, “Legal Proceedings” by reference.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the three months ended March 31, 2024,
Other Information
In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company disclosed that we employed approximately 1,821 employees globally as of December 31, 2023. However, the number of employees we employed globally at December 31, 2023 was approximately 1,591. Management has determined this difference in the employee count set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 was not material.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Executive Officer* | |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial Officer* | |
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* Filed herewith
± Exhibit is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subjected to the liabilities of that Section. This exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any given registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Miller Industries, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: | /s/ Deborah L. Whitmire | |
Deborah L. Whitmire Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
Date: May 8, 2024
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