-----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, NWteq3vSCEreVRDX3SF7bP683DNFT8PIYZl9Ir5X3+ehsvhlm61ZGkqlbX2PFFHM ND7LVxsMd4KBND/a1g8ksg== 0000914760-03-000068.txt : 20030416 0000914760-03-000068.hdr.sgml : 20030416 20030416141706 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000914760-03-000068 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030416 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20030416 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000097886 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT [3640] IRS NUMBER: 610505332 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05426 FILM NUMBER: 03652338 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4360 BROWNBORO ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: KY ZIP: 40207 BUSINESS PHONE: 5028934600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4360 BROWNBORO ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: KY ZIP: 40207 8-K 1 t19339_416038k.txt APRIL 16, 2003 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 16, 2003 THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-5426 61-0505332 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 4360 Brownsboro Road, Suite 300 Louisville, Kentucky 40207 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 502/893-4600 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 16, 2003 announcing first quarter 2003 earnings by Thomas Industries Inc. ITEM 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9, "Regulation FD Disclosure" and Item 12, "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition." On April 16, 2003, Thomas Industries issued a press release setting forth Thomas Industries Inc.'s first quarter 2003 earnings. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference. 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. THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Phillip J. Stuecker ------------------------------------- Phillip J. Stuecker, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary Dated: April 16, 2003 EX-99.1 3 t19339_41603pr.txt APRIL 16, 2003 PRESS RELEASE N E W S RELEASE THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. EXECUTIVE OFFICE 4360 Brownsboro Road, Suite 300 Louisville, Kentucky 40207-1603 502/893-4600 - Fax: 502/895-6618 THOMAS INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS Louisville, Kentucky, April 16, 2003 - Thomas Industries Inc. (NYSE-TII) today reported that first quarter 2003 earnings were a record for any first quarter in the Company's history. Sales for the quarter were a record for the pump and compressor business, and reflect the August 29, 2002, acquisition of Rietschle. Net sales for the quarter ending March 31, 2003, were $92,346,000, versus $46,057,000 a year ago. Rietschle contributed $39,890,000 to first quarter 2003 sales. Net income for the quarter was $8,806,000, or $.50 per share, versus $7,421,000, or $.47 per share in the comparable 2002 period. Rietschle was approximately $.02 per share accretive for the first quarter. Regarding the first quarter results, Timothy C. Brown, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Industries said, "Excluding Rietschle, our first quarter increase in sales and operating income over the prior year's first quarter was 14 percent and three percent, respectively. The North American Group's margins were negatively impacted in the quarter by $900,000 due to the higher cost of German products as a result of the weaker dollar and low margins on a new product, which is in the process of being transferred to China for lower cost production. Sales into the automotive segment were particularly strong for both the European and North American Groups." He added, "The integration of our Rietschle operations is going well, as we move forward with new sales and marketing initiatives for our dynamic Rietschle Thomas brand, while at the same time improving our operating efficiencies and uncovering new ways to reduce our costs. In commenting on the lighting business, Brown stated, "Considering the weak commercial and industrial construction markets in North America, we are pleased by the continued solid performance of GTG." GTG contributed a two percent increase in equity income over the first quarter of 2002. In regard to the outlook for the remainder of the year, Brown stated, "There is no doubt that 2003 will be a challenge as we work to integrate Rietschle while focusing on improved service, new product development and new markets for our products. We anticipate that much of our consolidation efforts will be behind us by the end of 2003, and expect Rietschle to be accretive to earnings for the year after adjusting for one time restructuring costs." Thomas Industries Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is the recognized leader in the design and manufacture of RIETSCHLE THOMAS brand pumps and compressors for use in global OEM applications, supported by worldwide sales and service for key customer applications and end-user markets. High quality automotive component castings are also a key offering. Other products include WELCH laboratory equipment and OBERDORFER centrifugal and rotary gear liquid pumps. The Company also owns a 32 percent interest in Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, the third largest lighting fixture manufacturer in North America. Thomas has operations in North & South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. # # # The statements in this press release with respect to future results and future expectations may be regarded as forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and actual results may differ materially from those currently expected. They are subject to various risks, such as the ability of Thomas Industries and the joint venture to meet business sales goals, fluctuations in commodity prices, increased interest costs arising from a change in the companies' leverage or change in rates, the timing of the magnitude of capital expenditures, a slowing of the overall economy including interruptions to commerce resulting from wars or terrorist attacks, as well as other risks discussed in Thomas' filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report and 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. Thomas Industries makes no commitment to disclose any revisions to forward-looking statements, or any facts, events, or circumstances after the date hereof that may bear upon forward-looking statements. THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. COMPARATIVE SALES AND INCOME (1) (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
For the three months ended March 31: 2003 2002 % Change ---- ---- -------- Net Sales $92,346 $46,057 100.5% Cost of Product Sold 59,231 29,162 ------ ------ Gross Profit 33,115 16,895 SG&A Expenses 24,578 10,833 Equity Income from Lighting (2) 6,143 6,002 ------ ------ Operating Income 14,680 12,064 21.7% Interest Expense 1,086 619 Interest Income & Other (39) 242 ------ ------ Income Before Taxes 13,555 11,687 16.0% Income Taxes 4,742 4,266 ------ ------ Income Before Minority Interest 8,813 7,421 Minority Interest, net of tax 7 - - Net Income $ 8,806 $ 7,421 18.7% ======= ======= Net Income Per Share: -- Basic $ .52 $ .49 6.1% -- Diluted $ .50 $ .47 6.4% Dividends Per Share $ .085 $ .085 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (3): -- Basic 17,139 15,243 -- Diluted 17,507 15,762 THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. COMPARATIVE INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION (1) (In Thousands) For the three months ended March 31: 2003 2002 % Change ---- ---- -------- Sales & Operating Revenues: Pumps and Compressors $92,346 $46,057 100.5% Lighting - - - - ------- ------- Total $92,346 $46,057 100.5% ======= ======= Operating Income (Loss): Pumps and Compressors $10,325 $7,547 36.8% Lighting (2) 6,143 6,002 2.3% Corporate (1,788) (1,485) 20.4% ------- ------- $14,680 $12,064 21.7% ======= ======= (1) Includes Rietschle results since the August 29, 2002, acquisition date. (2) Consists of equity income of $6,222,000 in 2003 and $6,053,000 in 2002 from our 32% interest in the Genlyte Thomas Group (GTG) joint venture less $79,000 in 2003 and $51,000 in 2002 related to expense recorded for Thomas Industries stock options issued to GTG employees. (3) As of April 11, 2003, the actual common shares outstanding are 17,167,098.
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