EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Central European Distribution Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania July 31, 2007: Central European Distribution Corporation (NASDAQ: CEDC) today announced its results for fiscal second quarter 2007. Net sales for the second quarter 2007 increased by 21% to $269 million from $222 million reported for the same period in 2006. Comparable net income increased by 42% to $13.7 million from $9.6 million for the same period in 2006.

On a comparable basis, CEDC announced net income of $13.7 million, or $0.34 per fully diluted share for the second quarter 2007, as compared to $9.6 million or $0.27 per fully diluted share for the same period in 2006. On a U.S. GAAP basis (as hereinafter defined), CEDC announced net income of $20.0 million or $0.49 per fully diluted share for the second quarter of 2007, as compared to net income of $109,000, or $0.00 per fully diluted share, for the same period in 2006. The major differences between the U.S. GAAP net income and comparable non-GAAP net income reflects unrealized foreign exchange movements relating to our Senior Secured Notes and other non recurring charges. For a reconciliation of comparable non-GAAP net income to the net income reported under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), please see the section “Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” below. The weighted average number of shares used for calculating diluted earnings per share for second quarter 2007 was 40.6 million compared to 36.0 million for the second quarter 2006.

Some of the Company’s key financial highlights for the second quarter 2007 compared to the same quarter last year include the following:

 

   

Net sales up 21%

 

   

Organic sales growth of 17%

 

   

Gross profit margins up from 20.6% to 20.7%

 

   

Operating income up 14%

 

   

Comparable net income up 42%

 

   

Exclusive import portfolio growth of 42%

 

   

Export sales increased by 51%

Mr. William Carey, CEO and President, said, “The continued strong growth of the Polish economy of 6.4% in the second quarter of 2007 has continued to drive strong demand for our branded beverages. Our record organic growth of 17% and the double digit volume growth of our core vodka brands has led to the strong top to bottom line performance in the second quarter. Our import portfolio continues to outperform the market with second quarter growth of over 42%.”

Mr. Carey continued, “With our recent signing of new distribution agreements in Poland, we look forward to continue to execute on our core business model for the second half of the year. With our rectification facility expected to come on line in the fall of this year, coupled with the continued decline in spirit pricing in Poland, we look forward to continued margin improvement in our overall business.”

Mr. Carey concluded, “Overall, we are extremely satisfied with our continued development of our core business, which was recently confirmed in our raising of earnings guidance for 2007 and 2008.”

CEDC has reported net income and diluted net income per share in accordance with GAAP and on a non-GAAP basis, referred to in this release as comparable non-GAAP net income. CEDC’s management believes that the non-GAAP reporting giving effect to the adjustments shown in the attached reconciliation provides meaningful information and an alternative presentation useful to investors’ understanding of CEDC’s core operating results and trends. CEDC discusses results on a comparable basis in order to give investors better insight into underlying business trends from continuing operations. CEDC’s calculation of these measures may not be the same as similarly named measures presented by other companies. This measure is not presented as an alternative to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a performance measure, and you should not place undue reliance on such measures. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures can be found in the section “Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this press release.

CEDC is the largest vodka producer in Poland by value and produces the Absolwent, Zubrowka, Bols and Soplica brands, among others. CEDC currently exports Zubrowka to European and Asian markets.

CEDC also is the leading distributor by volume and a leading importer by value of alcoholic beverages in Poland. CEDC operates 16 distribution centers and 76 satellite branches throughout Poland. CEDC imports many of the world’s leading brands to Poland, including brands such as Rémy Martin, Metaxa, Jim Beam, Sauza Tequila, Grant’s, E&J Gallo, Sutter Home, Torres, Penfolds and Concha y Toro wines, Corona, Foster’s, and Guinness Stout beers and Evian.


This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of CEDC to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. CEDC undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required to do so by the securities laws. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties included in CEDC’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, and in other periodic and current reports filed by CEDC with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

Jim Archbold,

Investor Relations Officer

Central European Distribution Corporation

610-660-7817


CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(Amount in columns expressed in thousands)

 

     June 30,
2007
    December 31,
2006
 
ASSETS     

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 104,995     $ 159,362  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $26,072 and $24,354 respectively

     179,693       224,575  

Inventories

     90,393       89,522  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     17,940       24,299  

Deferred income taxes

     3,636       5,336  
                

Total Current Assets

     396,657       503,094  

Intangible assets, net

     475,596       371,624  

Goodwill, net

     438,508       398,005  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     61,248       49,801  

Deferred income taxes

     11,309       3,305  

Other assets

     533       204  
                

Total Assets

   $ 1,383,851     $ 1,326,033  
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current Liabilities

    

Trade accounts payable

   $ 93,589     $ 138,585  

Bank loans and overdraft facilities

     144,310       24,656  

Income taxes payable

     3,960       2,975  

Taxes other than income taxes

     75,134       94,985  

Other accrued liabilities

     75,231       57,620  

Current portions of obligations under capital leases

     1,589       2,005  
                

Total Current Liabilities

     393,813       320,826  

Long-term debt, less current maturities

     3       8  

Long-term obligations under capital leases

     1,941       1,122  

Long-term obligations under Senior Secured Notes

     310,670       393,434  

Deferred income taxes

     87,242       68,275  
                

Total Long Term Liabilities

     399,856       462,839  

Minority interests

     491       21,395  

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common Stock ($0.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, 40,325,107 and 38,691,635 shares issued at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)

     404       387  

Additional paid-in-capital

     423,518       374,985  

Retained earnings

     142,879       128,084  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     23,040       17,667  

Less Treasury Stock at cost (246,037 shares at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006)

     (150 )     (150 )
                

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     589,691       520,973  
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,383,851     $ 1,326,033  
                


CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Amount in columns expressed in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

      Three months ended     Six months ended  
     June 30, 2007     June 30, 2006     June 30, 2007     June 30, 2006  
PROFIT AND LOSS         

Sales

   $ 334,150     $ 280,032     $ 623,146     $ 519,509  

Excise taxes

     (65,515 )     (58,003 )     (126,296 )     (107,363 )

Net Sales

     268,635       222,029       496,850       412,146  

Cost of goods sold

     213,081       176,250       394,978       328,906  
                                

Gross Profit

     55,554       45,779       101,872       83,240  
                                

Operating expenses

     30,405       23,748       57,807       46,637  
                                

Operating Income

     25,149       22,031       44,065       36,603  
                                

Non operating income / (expense), net

        

Interest / (expense), net

     (8,305 )     (7,856 )     (16,954 )     (15,915 )

Other financial income / (expense), net

     9,837       (11,413 )     (5,562 )     (7,590 )

Other non operating income / (expense), net

     (1,670 )     165       (2,014 )     1,476  
                                

Income before taxes

     25,011       2,927       19,535       14,574  
                                

Income tax (benefit) / expense

     4,714       557       3,685       2,421  

Minority interests

     326       2,261       1,055       4,229  
                                

Net income

   $ 19,971     $ 109     $ 14,795     $ 7,924  
                                

Net income per share of common stock, basic

   $ 0.50     $ 0.00     $ 0.37     $ 0.22  
                                

Net income per share of common stock, diluted

   $ 0.49     $ 0.00     $ 0.37     $ 0.22  
                                


CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

(Amount in columns expressed in thousands)

 

     Six months ended
June 30,
 
     2007     2006  
CASH FLOW     

Operating Activities

    

Net income

   $ 14,795     $ 7,924  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     4,772       5,524  

Deferred income taxes

     (6,719 )     (652 )

Bad debt provision

     566       511  

Minority interests

     1,055       4,229  

Hedge valuation

     —         (11,772 )

Unrealized foreign exchange losses

     (6,172 )     18,900  

Cost of debt extinguishment

     11,869       —    

Stock options expense

     948       309  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     50,722       55,699  

Inventories

     2,315       6,409  

Prepayments and other current assets

     1,579       (4,592 )

Trade accounts payable

     (48,361 )     (27,027 )

Income and other taxes

     (16,533 )     (2,942 )

Other accrued liabilities and other

     9,209       (12,356 )
                

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities

     20,045       40,164  

Investing Activities

    

Investment in fixed assets

     (13,967 )     (3,359 )

Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets

     2,647       362  

Proceeds from the disposal of financial assets

     —         1,865  

Refundable purchase price related to Botapol acquisition

     5,000       —    

Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

     (133,992 )     (1,870 )
                

Net Cash used in Investing Activities

     (140,312 )     (3,002 )

Financing Activities

    

Borrowings on bank loans and overdraft facility

     132,524       19,381  

Payment of bank loans and overdraft facility

     (17,315 )     (15,774 )

Payment of long-term borrowings

     (1 )     (1 )

Payment of Senior Secured Notes

     (95,440 )     —    

Hedge closure

     —         (4,677 )

Movements in capital leases payable

     291       (1,081 )

Issuance of shares in public placement

     42,355       —    

Options exercised

     547       1,310  
                

Net Cash provided by Financing Activities

     62,961       (842 )
                

Currency effect on brought forward cash balances

     2,939       2,680  

Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash

     (54,367 )     39,000  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     159,362       60,745  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 104,995     $ 99,745  
                

Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing Activities

    

Common stock issued in connection with investment in subsidiaries

   $ —       $ 161  
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

    

Interest paid

   $ 19,739     $ 19,524  

Income tax paid

   $ 8,883     $ 2,447  
                


CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
      
     2007     2006    2007     2006       

GAAP net income/(loss)

   $ 19,971     $ 109    $ 14,795     $ 7,924   

Foreign exchange impact and hedge revaluation

     (7,772 )     9,245      (5,047 )     6,148    (A )

Acquisition related costs

     762          1,045       —      (B )

Cost associated with early retirement of debt

          9,609       —      (C )

Impact of expensing stock options

     392       261      752       457    (D )

Other non recurring costs

     307    

 

—  

     307    

 

—  

   (E )
                                

Comparable non-GAAP net income

   $ 13,660     $ 9,615    $ 21,461     $ 14,529   

Comparable net income per share of common stock, basic

   $ 0.34     $ 0.27    $ 0.53     $ 0.41   

Comparable net income per share of common stock, diluted

   $ 0.34     $ 0.27    $ 0.53     $ 0.40   

Comparable measures are provided as additional information as management believes this information provides investors with better insight on underlying business trends and results in order to evaluate ongoing financial performance. Descriptions of these items are presented below:

 

A. Represents the net after tax impact of the foreign currency revaluation related to our Senior Secured Notes and mark to market revaluation of financing related hedges.
B. Represents other miscellaneous costs incurred in 2007, directly related to the tender for additional shares of Polmos Bialystok and other acquisitions.
C. Represents the net after tax impact associated with the early retirement of 20% of CEDC’s outstanding Senior Secured Notes, including an 8% one-time redemption premium payment to the Noteholders and write-off of prepaid financing costs.
D. On January 1, 2006 CEDC adopted SFAS 123(R) and began to expense stock options. This amount represents the net after tax impact of the expensing of stock options.
E. Represents one-time charge for early retirement incentive.