10-KPeriod: FY2014

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP Annual Report, Year Ended Jun 30, 2014

Filed August 26, 2014For Securities:CRS

Summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) reported a decline in net sales and net income for fiscal year 2014 compared to the previous year, primarily driven by weaker demand in the aerospace and energy sectors for its premium products. Despite these headwinds, the company completed key strategic initiatives, including the significant expansion of its Alabama manufacturing facility, which is expected to support future growth. CRS also focused on cost management, reducing selling, general, and administrative expenses and improving operational efficiencies. The company demonstrated resilience by growing volumes in medical, transportation, and industrial/consumer markets and managing its product mix to mitigate some of the impact from lower-demand, higher-value segments. While capital expenditures increased due to the Alabama facility project, CRS maintained a strong liquidity position and compliance with its debt covenants, indicating a focus on operational improvement and strategic investment amidst a challenging market environment.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
Beta

Revenue

$2.17B

18.4% Gross Margin

Net Income

$132.80M

6.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$2.47

Total Assets

$3.06B

Cash & Equivalents

$120.00M

Free Cash Flow

$239.60M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$2.17B
Cost of Revenue$1.77B
Gross Profit$398.90M
R&D Expenses$18.50M
SG&A Expenses$186.90M
Operating Income$212.00M
Interest Expense$17.00M
Net Income$132.80M
EPS (Basic)$2.48
EPS (Diluted)$2.47
Shares Outstanding (Basic)53.30M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)53.60M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales decreased by 4% to $2.173 billion in fiscal year 2014, primarily due to lower demand in aerospace and energy markets.
  • 2Net income attributable to Carpenter decreased by 9% to $132.8 million, or $2.47 per diluted share, compared to the prior year.
  • 3Completed the construction and start-up of a new 400,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Limestone County, Alabama, intended to support demand in aerospace and energy sectors.
  • 4Implemented strategic growth initiatives including a superalloy powders agreement with Pratt & Whitney and added titanium wire line capacity.
  • 5Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were reduced by 7% year-over-year due to lower incentive compensation and pension expenses.
  • 6Maintained a strong liquidity position with $120.0 million in cash and $491.8 million available under its revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2014.
  • 7The company demonstrated a 6% increase in pounds sold year-over-year, indicating a volume recovery despite an unfavorable product mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Net sales decreased by 4% to $2.173 billion in fiscal year 2014. This was primarily driven by a decline in demand for premium materials in the aerospace and energy sectors, which was partially offset by increased volumes in the medical, transportation, and industrial/consumer markets. An unfavorable shift in product mix also contributed to the sales decrease.

The completion of the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Limestone County, Alabama, is a key strategic initiative. It is designed to meet anticipated strong customer demand for premium products, primarily in the aerospace and defense, and energy industries. The facility will play a critical role in developing Carpenter Technology's capabilities for producing premium products and is expected to support future growth.

Carpenter Technology focused on cost management by reducing selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses by 7% compared to the prior year. This reduction was primarily attributed to lower incentive compensation and a decrease in pension earnings, interest, and deferrals (EID) expense. The company also worked to lower variable production costs per ton within its Specialty Alloys Operations.

The company ended fiscal year 2014 with $120.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and had $491.8 million available under its $500 million revolving credit facility. This resulted in total liquidity of approximately $612 million. Management indicated a belief in strengthening demand cycles and demonstrated agility in a challenging environment, while also managing capital expenditures carefully, with planned expenditures of $160 million to $175 million for fiscal year 2015.