UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2008

 

 

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware		01 13697		52-1604305
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

160 South Industrial Blvd., Calhoun, Georgia		30701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (706) 629-7721

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On April 17, 2008, Mohawk Industries, Inc., issued a press release announcing its first quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated April 17, 2008.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

		Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Date: April 17, 2008		By:		/s/ THOMAS J. KANUK
				Thomas J. Kanuk
				V.P. & Corporate Controller

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
99.1.		Press release dated April 17, 2008.

NEWS RELEASE

For Release:		Immediately
Contact:		Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES

FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

Calhoun, Georgia, April 17, 2008—Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) today announced 2008 first quarter net earnings of $65 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95 (both 28% below last year). Last year a $9 million pre-tax refund ($6 million after tax) from U.S. Customs was received and we are still anticipating additional refunds. Net sales for the quarter were $1,738 million, a decrease of 6.7% from 2007. Our balance sheet remained strong during the quarter with debt to capitalization at 32% and debt to EBITDA at 2.3.

The U.S. economy continues to slow and is being impacted by tightening credit, contracting residential home sales, declining consumer confidence, and increasing costs. The flooring industry is in a cyclical downturn and the residential remodeling category is one of the first to fall but leads the rebound when the economy improves. Spending on commercial has remained positive though it is expected to slow in the future. The U.S. credit problems have affected Europe with growth expected to be flat to modest overall and good in Eastern Europe and Russia.

In commenting on the first quarter results, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated: “Our performance for the first quarter exceeded our guidance for the period in a very difficult environment. All of our business segments have managed through cyclical downturns in the past and are focused on improving productivity and quality, reducing infrastructure costs, passing along increased costs, controlling working capital, and investing in products and assets to enhance our future.

Our Mohawk segment has continued to slow with weak industry conditions resulting in sales declining 13.6%. Residential sales remain slow with new and existing home sales low and consumers postponing purchases. Our carpet price increases are being implemented during the quarter and should be substantially complete by the end of the second quarter. To better align with present volumes, additional reductions in infrastructure costs and production levels were made during the period. New residential introductions are being shipped earlier than prior years and are concentrated on fashion and value engineered products. Commercial product sales are stronger than residential. Carpet tiles continue to grow and our new Encycle tile with leading edge technology has benefits that make it more durable, environmentally friendly and economically advantageous. Raw material and energy costs are rising and may require future pricing action. Many initiatives to reduce energy and water consumption are being implemented in our operations. A new Mohawk

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consumer campaign is being launched that co-ordinates TV, print and digital marketing appealing to the design enthusiast with fashionable styling and superior selection.

The Dal-Tile segment sales in the first quarter declined 3.8% which we believe outperformed the industry again. Strong growth in the commercial market is off-setting some of the weakness in the residential market. Our sales in Mexico and Canada have continued to expand as we increase our penetration in those markets. Our distribution system has been expanded with the opening of a new service center in Michigan and we have planned three to four more this year. Our sales force and new introductions are focusing on the better performing commercial, multi-family and higher end remodeling categories. Our ceramic price increase initiated in the fourth quarter is substantially implemented. In April, we are executing additional price increases on selected products and raising the energy surcharge to pass along increased costs. Cost reduction initiatives remain a priority concentrated on SG&A, manufacturing productivity, inventory management, freight and raw materials. Dal-Tile’s new product ‘Metro Leather’ won the Dealer’s Choice Award for the best new ceramic tile.

The Unilin segment sales were up 14.7% in the first quarter as reported and up 4.7% using a constant exchange rate. Unilin sales were down 6.2% excluding our wood acquisition on a local basis. Both the European and U.S. markets slowed in the period with growth continuing in Eastern Europe and Russia. Sales grew in U.S. laminate and European roofing systems with the other products slowing compared to the prior year. Our costs increased due to plant start up expenses, rising energy and materials, higher costs for U.S. imports and lower overhead absorption. Price increases are being executed in some markets to offset rising costs and currency changes. Reductions in staffing and production levels are being made to further align with industry conditions. Our U.S. flooring expansion should begin production by the end of the second quarter and will reduce imports of higher cost products from Europe. Our wood flooring team continues to improve operational costs and quality as planned. Our wood production is operating at a loss and experiencing lower volumes with the industry. We are launching new distressed and antique looks as well as a patented installation system to enhance our position.”

Although seasonal improvements will benefit the second quarter, we expect to have many of the same challenges we faced during the first quarter. Weak demand and higher costs in the U.S. and Europe will weigh on our future results. We will adjust our business as changes in customer demand and costs require. Lower debt levels, reduced tax rates and beneficial exchange rates will positively affect our results. Based on these factors, our guidance for the second quarter of 2008 is $1.36 to $1.45. In spite of a difficult flooring market, Mohawk continues to modernize manufacturing facilities, create innovative products, and launch exciting advertising and promotional campaigns. We are positioned with a more dynamic and cost effective enterprise for the turn around that always occurs.

 

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Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies, proposed acquisitions, and similar matters, and those that include the words “could,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “estimates,” or similar expressions constitute “forward-looking statements.” For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; raw material and energy prices; timing and level of capital expenditures; integration of acquisitions; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; litigation and other risks identified in Mohawk’s SEC reports and public announcements.

Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl and rugs. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Ralph Lauren, Lees, Bigelow, Dal-Tile, American Olean, Unilin and Quick Step. Mohawk’s unique merchandising and marketing assist our customers in creating the consumers’ dream. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and over 250 local distribution locations.

There will be a conference call Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

The telephone number to call is 1-800-603-9255 for US/Canada and 1-706-634-2294 for International/Local.

A conference call replay will also be available until April 25, 2008 by dialing 1-800-642-1687

for US/local calls and 1-706-645-9291 for International/Local calls and entering Conference ID # 39978826.

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statement of Earnings Data

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Three Months Ended
		March 29, 2008				March 31, 2007
Net sales		$	1,738,097			1,863,863
Cost of sales			1,278,258			1,340,423
Gross profit			459,839			523,440
Selling, general and administrative expenses			335,521			352,863
Operating income			124,318			170,577
Interest expense			33,767			41,579
Other (income) expense, net			2,779			4,227
U.S. Customs refund			—			(9,122	)
Earnings before income taxes			87,772			133,893
Income taxes			22,382			43,515
Net earnings		$	65,390			90,378
Basic earnings per share		$	0.96			1.33
Weighted-average shares outstanding			68,375			67,906
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.95			1.32
Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding			68,579			68,255
Other Financial Information
(Amounts in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$	(80,179	)		88,767
Depreciation & amortization		$	73,256			73,846
Capital expenditures		$	55,971			24,956
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Amounts in thousands)
		March 29, 2008				March 31, 2007
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash & cash equivalents		$	73,289			53,598
Receivables			955,325			978,789
Inventories			1,296,424			1,245,073
Prepaid expenses			135,429			119,815
Deferred income taxes			135,407			176,444
Total current assets			2,595,874			2,573,719
Property, plant and equipment, net			2,026,058			1,864,999
Goodwill			2,877,671			2,710,821
Intangible assets			1,211,512			1,166,626
Deferred income taxes and other assets			306,304			29,141
		$	9,017,419			8,345,306
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		$	367,785			514,772
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			932,856			1,012,558
Total current liabilities			1,300,641			1,527,330
Long-term debt, less current portion			2,003,013			2,189,862
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities			764,785			775,517
Total liabilities			4,068,439			4,492,709
Total stockholders’ equity			4,948,980			3,852,597
		$	9,017,419			8,345,306
Segment Information
(Amounts in thousands)
		As of or for the Three Months Ended
		March 29, 2008				March 31, 2007
Net sales:
Mohawk		$	905,044			1,047,661
Dal-Tile			449,051			466,961
Unilin			403,755			352,096
Corporate and eliminations			(19,753	)		(2,855	)
Consolidated net sales		$	1,738,097			1,863,863
Operating income:
Mohawk		$	22,241			48,445
Dal-Tile			56,941			64,395
Unilin			49,956			60,499
Corporate and eliminations			(4,820	)		(2,762	)
Consolidated operating income		$	124,318			170,577
Assets:
Mohawk		$	2,410,031			2,496,295
Dal-Tile			2,257,190			2,279,739
Unilin			4,162,172			3,337,020
Corporate and eliminations			188,026			232,252
Consolidated assets		$	9,017,419			8,345,306

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Reconciliation of Debt to Capital, EBITDA and Debt to EBITDA   Debt to Capital
									As of March 29, 2008
Outstanding Debt (a)									$	2,370,798
Total stockholders’ equity										4,948,980
Total capital (b)									$	7,319,778
Debt to capital percentage (a)/(b)										32	%
EBITDA
		Three Months Ended											Trailing Four Quarters Ended March 29, 2008
(Amounts in thousands)		June 30, 2007			September 29, 2007		December 31, 2007		March 29, 2008
EBITDA reconciliation:
Operating income		$	198,248		200,814		180,467			124,318			703,847
Other (expense)/income			2,783		799		3			(2,779	)		806
Depreciation and amortization			75,382		75,636		81,573			73,256			305,847
EBITDA		$	276,413		277,249		262,043			194,795			(c)    1,010,500
Debt to EBITDA
Debt to EBITDA (a)/(c)										2.3
Reconciliation of Unilin Segment Net Sales to Adjusted Unilin Segment Net Sales
(Amounts in thousands)									Three Months Ended March 29, 2008
Unilin segment net sales									$	403,755
Less: Exchange rate gain										35,200
Adjusted Unilin segment net sales										368,555
Less: Wood acquisition net sales										38,218
Adjusted Unilin segment net sales for exchange rate gain and wood acquisition									$	330,337

The Company believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP and the above non-GAAP measures in order to assess the performance of the Company’s business for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods.