The Nautilus Group Announces Second Quarter Results; Turnaround Is On Track
VANCOUVER, Wash., Jul 22, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Nautilus Group, Inc. (NYSE:NLS), a leading marketer, developer, and manufacturer of branded health and fitness products, today announced results for the second quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2004.
Second quarter net sales were $100.2 million compared to $100.6 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income during the period was $1.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $4.7 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2003.
The Company's net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2004 were $231.1 million compared to $230.1 million for the comparable period last year. Net income during the period was $8.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $18.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
Commenting on the quarter, Gregg Hammann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nautilus, said, "Our second quarter results are a clear sign that our turnaround continues to proceed as planned. We met revenue and earnings guidance estimates for the fourth consecutive quarter. We completed the gain control phase of our turnaround at the end of the first quarter and are now in the stabilize phase. We believe we will enter the third and final phase of our turnaround in the fourth quarter of 2004 when we expect to achieve year-over-year revenue and earnings growth.
"The successful progress of our turnaround is largely attributable to our investments in product innovation, sales channel development and enhancements to our management team," added Mr. Hammann. "Over the past year, we have increased our investment in research and development and we are beginning to experience the benefits of this investment as new products now account for over 30% of our revenue. We continue to diversify our sales as evidenced by commercial and retail channel sales showing year-over-year growth for another quarter. Our percentage of floor space with retailers is less than ten percent today. We believe our quality, global brands will expand our floor space percentage in the fourth quarter and beyond and we will see meaningful growth for our business and, as importantly, for our retail partners. In addition to these developments, two experienced additions to our executive team have further strengthened our position for future growth."
Mr. Hammann concluded, "As we have now entered the stabilize phase of our turnaround, we are now more confident in our ability to forecast our performance beyond one quarter. With respect to our outlook for the remainder of the year, we expect third quarter revenue and earnings per share to be in the range of $110 to $120 million and $0.18 to $0.20, respectively. For the fourth quarter, we expect revenue to be in the range of $155 to $165 million and earnings per share in the range of $0.38 to $0.40."
The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable September 10, 2004, to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2004.
The Nautilus Group will host a conference call on July 22, 2004 to discuss its second quarter 2004 financial results at 2:00 PM Pacific (5:00 PM Eastern). The earnings release will be broadcast live over the Internet hosted at http://www.nautilusgroup.com/ir/events.asp under "Investor Relations/Events Calendar" and will be archived online within one hour of the completion of the conference call. In addition, you may call 800-257-6566 if in North America. International callers will dial 303-262-2130. Participating in the call will be Gregg Hammann, Chief Executive Officer, and Rod Rice, Chief Financial Officer. A telephonic replay of the call will be available through August 5, 2004 by calling 800-405-2236 if in North America or calling 303-590-3000 if an international caller and using the passcode 11003173#.
About The Nautilus Group
The Nautilus Group, Inc. is a leading marketer, developer, and manufacturer of branded health and fitness products sold under such well-known names as Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn and StairMaster. The Company currently markets its Bowflex and TreadClimber home fitness equipment and Nautilus Sleep Systems through its direct-marketing channel, using an effective combination of television commercials, infomercials, response mailings, the Internet, and inbound/outbound call centers. The Company sells its Nautilus, Schwinn and StairMaster commercial fitness equipment through its sales force and selected dealers to health clubs, government agencies, hotels, corporate fitness centers, colleges, universities, and assisted living facilities. The Nautilus Group also markets and sells a complete line of consumer fitness equipment, under its Nautilus, Schwinn, Bowflex, StairMaster and Trimline brands, through a network of specialty dealers, distributors, and retailers worldwide. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The Nautilus Group is located on the Web at www.nautilusgroup.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause The Nautilus Group's actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include availability of media time and fluctuating advertising rates, a decline in consumer spending due to unfavorable economic conditions, expiration of important patents, its ability to effectively develop, market, and sell future products, its ability to effectively identify and negotiate any future strategic acquisitions, its ability to protect its intellectual property, unpredictable events and circumstances relating to international operations including its use of foreign manufacturers, government regulatory action, and general economic conditions. Please refer to our reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. We also caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
THE NAUTILUS GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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NET SALES $100,179 $100,602 $231,075 $230,051
COST OF SALES 50,858 47,070 124,898 105,139
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Gross profit 49,321 53,532 106,177 124,912
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing 36,611 35,695 72,353 75,196
General and
administrative 7,340 8,754 14,555 15,661
Research and
development 1,276 1,131 3,086 2,486
Related-party
royalties 277 1,450 1,843 3,241
Third-party royalties 1,096 337 1,799 636
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Total operating
expenses 46,600 47,367 93,636 97,220
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OPERATING INCOME 2,721 6,165 12,541 27,692
OTHER INCOME:
Interest income 296 230 542 459
Other - net 6 945 (1) 578
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Total other
income, net 302 1,175 541 1,037
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES 3,023 7,340 13,082 28,729
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 1,088 2,642 4,710 10,342
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NET INCOME $1,935 $4,698 $8,372 $18,387
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BASIC EARNINGS PER
SHARE $0.06 $0.14 $0.26 $0.56
DILUTED EARNINGS PER
SHARE $0.06 $0.14 $0.25 $0.56
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic shares
outstanding 32,643,942 32,564,141 32,639,157 32,557,475
Diluted shares
outstanding 33,423,650 32,621,774 33,326,906 32,584,219
THE NAUTILUS GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $89,891 $72,634
Trade receivables, net 47,175 75,492
Inventories 49,685 53,129
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,293 6,049
Short-term notes receivable 2,166 2,362
Current deferred tax assets 4,195 4,646
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Total current assets 198,405 214,312
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 46,656 50,602
GOODWILL 29,755 29,755
OTHER ASSETS, net 17,034 17,266
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TOTAL ASSETS $291,850 $311,935
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade payables 25,798 34,879
Accrued liabilities 20,686 28,648
Income taxes payable 3,083 8,488
Royalty payable to stockholders 581 2,133
Customer deposits 2,166 1,453
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Total current liabilities 52,314 75,601
NONCURRENT DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 10,427 10,206
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock 4,174 2,828
Unearned compensation (1,374) (1,544)
Retained earnings 223,424 221,580
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,885 3,264
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Total stockholders' equity 229,109 226,128
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $291,850 $311,935
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SOURCE: The Nautilus Group, Inc.
The Nautilus Group, Inc. Rod Rice, 360-694-7722 or Investor Relations Inquiries: Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc. John Mills, 310-395-2215 or 203-222-9013
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