-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ox/hpvCdDc59O2lRzfbu9M8Mcp8BRbhWOQQACVmRgXHo3emlHJQ5YcTfpe8Np/m3 A9Y15Ii9WQn01jLVcYgeMA== /in/edgar/work/0000912057-00-046279/0000912057-00-046279.txt : 20001030 0000912057-00-046279.hdr.sgml : 20001030 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-00-046279 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20001026 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20001027 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HARDINGE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000313716 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [3541 ] IRS NUMBER: 160470200 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-15760 FILM NUMBER: 747799 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE HARDING DRIVE CITY: ELMIRA STATE: NY ZIP: 14902 BUSINESS PHONE: 6077342281 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE HARDINGE DRIVE CITY: ELMIRA STATE: NY ZIP: 14902 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HARDINGE BROTHERS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a2028861z8-k.txt 8-K 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): OCTOBER 26, 2000 Commission file number: 000-15760 ----------- HARDINGE INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) NEW YORK 16-0470200 -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) ONE HARDINGE DRIVE ELMIRA, NY 14902 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (607) 734-2281 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On October 26, 2000, Hardinge Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the third quarter 2000. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release issued by registrant on October 26, 2000. 2 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, thereunto duly authorized. HARDINGE INC. October 27, 2000 By: /s/ RICHARD L. SIMONS - --------------------------- --------------------- Date Richard L. Simons Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) 3 EX-99 2 a2028861zex-99.txt EXHIBIT 99 EXHIBIT 99 NEWS BULLETIN HARDINGE INC. FROM: RE: ONE HARDINGE DRIVE ELMIRA, NY 14902 (NASDAQ: HDNG) THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD - ----------------------------- B S M G W O R L D W I D E - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AT THE COMPANY: AT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD/BSMG WORLDWIDE: Richard L. Simons Kerry Thalheim John McNamara David Closs EXEC VP & CFO General Inquiries Analyst Inquiries Media Inquiries ------------- (607) 734-2281 (212) 661-8030 (212) 661-8030 (212) 661-8030 Ext. 3052 Ext. 3027 Ext. 3047 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000 HARDINGE REPORTS 45% GAIN IN EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ELMIRA, N.Y., OCTOBER 26, 2000 -- Hardinge Inc. (Nasdaq: HDNG), a leading producer of machine tools, today reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $1.4 million, or $0.16 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $980,000, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 1999. Hardinge's sales for the third quarter increased 6.8 percent to $45.3 million from $42.4 million in the year ago quarter. Geographically, sales in the U.S. market decreased by 4.3 percent to $27.1 million and accounted for 59.8 percent of total sales compared to 66.7 percent in the same quarter of 1999. Sales to Europe rose 44.2 percent, to $12.1 million, while other international sales rose 7.7 percent to $6.1 million. Hardinge's order rate rose 54.2 percent to $57.2 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2000, as compared to $37.1 million for the same quarter last year. The Company's backlog increased by 30.6 percent to $48.7 million at September 30, 2000 from $37.3 million at the end of the second quarter. The backlog rose 17.9 percent from $41.3 million at September 30, 1999. Machine products accounted for $ 27.7 million, or 61.1 percent of Hardinge's total third-quarter sales, and non-machine products and services $17.6 million, or 38.9 percent of sales. This compares with 59.9 percent and 40.1 percent for the year ago period. -more- 4 Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 31.8 percent, very similar to the 31.6 percent experienced in the third quarter of 1999. Discounting of machines to close orders still is prevalent throughout the world and continues to impact profitability. During the quarter, the higher mix of sales outside the United States had an unfavorable impact on gross margin as sales to the rest of the world tend to carry lower net selling prices due to exchange rate pressures and other distribution costs. During the third quarter, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 26.5 percent from 28.2 percent in the year ago quarter. This improvement, 1.7 percent of sales, was achieved through cost control efforts and occurred despite high promotional costs associated with the Company's extensive participation in the biannual International Manufacturing Technology Show (the IMTS) in September. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, Hardinge had net income of $5.5 million, or $0.63 per basic and diluted share, on sales of $140.9 million. This represents a 31.3 percent increase in earnings per share and a 4.8 percent increase in sales when compared with the $4.5 million, or $0.48 per share, earned on sales of $134.5 million in the same nine months of 1999. Robert E. Agan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are extremely pleased with our third quarter 2000 performance. Earnings per share rose 45 percent on approximately 7 percent higher sales, compared to the same quarter last year. Profitability has benefited from our continuing aggressive program to cut production costs and to hold SG&A flat with prior levels despite higher volumes. Mr. Agan added, "Machine tool customers responded well to our exhibits at the IMTS show. This year we saw a substantial increase in orders compared with the 1998 show, and our order rate has continued to be strong since that time. But more importantly, we saw strong orders throughout the quarter and the $57.2 million order rate was the highest we have seen since the second quarter of 1998. Our customers are increasingly seeking productivity tools to help them overcome a chronic shortage of quality, skilled labor. And Hardinge, with our traditional strengths, our expanded product line, and our recent successes in product development, is well positioned to meet their needs for advanced metal-cutting solutions. The Company operates with a very low backlog due to the customer driven requirement, in many cases, to ship machines within 2 to 8 weeks following the order date. As a result, orders taken and shipped within a quarter can have a significant impact on results for that quarter. This, along with other factors mentioned in the forward-looking cautionary language statement at the end of this release, makes efforts to predict the future very difficult. Based on the current backlog and order rates, the Company expects 2000 net sales to be 6 to 7 percent above the $178.5 million realized in 1999. At this sales level, the Company is projecting 2000 earnings to be between $.83 per share and $.86 per share, which would be 28 to 32 percent above the $.65 per share earned in 1999. Predicting into 2001 and beyond is even more difficult, but the current industry trend, the strong order rate in the quarter, and new product introductions gives the Company confidence that 2001 will see the continuation of an upward trend in results. -more- 5 The Company will host its usual conference call at 10:00 am EDT today to discuss its results. The call can be accessed via the Internet live or as a replay at . The conference call will be archived for replay through Streetfusion's web site for 14 days following the call. Hardinge Inc., founded more than 100 years ago, is an international leader in providing the latest industrial technology to companies requiring metal-cutting solutions. The Company designs and manufactures computer-numerically controlled metal-cutting lathes, machining centers, grinding machines, electrical discharge machines and other industrial products. The Company's common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "HDNG." For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.hardinge.com. ---------------- To receive additional information on Hardinge Inc., via fax at no charge, dial 1-800-PRO-INFO and enter code HDNG. - FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW -- THIS NEWS RELEASE CONTAINS STATEMENTS OF A FORWARD-LOOKING NATURE RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF HARDINGE INC. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON INFORMATION KNOWN TO MANAGEMENT AT THIS TIME. THE COMPANY CAUTIONS THAT SUCH STATEMENTS NECESSARILY INVOLVE UNCERTAINTIES AND RISK, AND DEAL WITH MATTERS BEYOND THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO CONTROL AND IN MANY CASES THE COMPANY CANNOT PREDICT WHAT FACTORS WOULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE INDICATED. AMONG THE MANY FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER FROM THOSE SET FORTH IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE MACHINE TOOL BUSINESS CYCLES, CHANGES IN GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE U.S. OR INTERNATIONALLY, THE MIX OF PRODUCTS SOLD AND THE PROFIT MARGINS THEREON, THE RELATIVE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY'S ENTRY INTO NEW PRODUCT AND GEOGRAPHIC MARKETS, THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MANAGE ITS OPERATING COSTS, ACTIONS TAKEN BY CUSTOMERS SUCH AS ORDER CANCELLATIONS OR REDUCED BOOKINGS BY CUSTOMERS OR DISTRIBUTORS, COMPETITORS' ACTIONS SUCH AS PRICE DISCOUNTING OR NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS, GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, CHANGES IN THE AVAILABILITY AND COST OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS. ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN LIGHT OF THESE FACTORS. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO REVISE ITS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS ALTER THEIR ACCURACY. 6 HARDINGE INC. INCOME STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended Nine months ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 --------------------- ---------------------- Net Sales $45,335 $42,399 $140,944 $134,474 Cost of sales 30,903 28,981 95,014 91,127 --------------------- ---------------------- Gross profit 14,432 13,418 45,930 43,347 Selling, general and administrative expenses 12,008 11,950 36,039 36,118 ---------------------- --------------------- Income from operations 2,424 1,468 9,891 7,229 Interest expense 369 362 1,348 1,327 Interest (income) (106) (129) (325) (403) ---------------------- --------------------- Income before income taxes and minority interest in consolidated subsidiary 2,161 1,235 8,868 6,305 Income taxes 639 515 3,188 2,229 Minority interest in (profit) loss of consolidated subsidiary (153) 260 (166) 444 --------------------- --------------------- Net income $1,369 $980 $5,514 $4,520 ===================== ===================== Basic earnings per share $.16 $.11 $.63 $.48 ===================== ===================== Weighted average shares outstanding 8,715 9,264 8,766 9,366 ===================== ===================== Diluted earnings per share $.16 $.11 $.63 $.48 ===================== ===================== Weighted average shares outstanding 8,715 9,265 8,797 9,385 ===================== ===================== Other financial data: Gross margin 31.8% 31.6% 32.6% 32.2% Operating margin 5.3% 3.5% 7.0% 5.4% Capital expenditures $399 - $1,828 $3,626 Depreciation and amortization $2,662 $2,581 $7,665 $7,817
-more- 7 HARDINGE INC. SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
At At SEPT. 30, DEC. 31, 2000 1999 --------- ---------- Working capital $107,716 $115,428 Total assets 234,927 241,457 Short-term debt 7,274 4,213 Long-term debt 15,605 23,380 Shareholders' equity 168,330 171,714 Book value per share $ 18.96 $ 18.60 Shares outstanding 8,879 9,234 Ratio of total debt to total capitalization plus short-term debt 11.97% 13.84%
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