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: January 29, 2010 (Date of earliest event reported:  January 29, 2010)
 
RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
333-124824
95-4372080
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation)
(Commission
 File Number)
(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)
 
One Tribology Center
 Oxford, CT 06478
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(203) 267-7001
 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Section 2 - Financial Information 

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 29, 2010, RBC Bearings Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 26, 2009 and certain other information.  This press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by this reference.

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, and is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit is not incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit 99.1    Press Release of RBC Bearings Incorporated dated January 29, 2010.


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

Date: January 29, 2010
 
 
RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED
     
 
By:
 /s/ Thomas J. Williams
   
Name:  Thomas J. Williams
   
Title: Corporate General Counsel & Secretary
 
 
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Press release

 
RBC Bearings Incorporated Announces Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter Results
 
Oxford, CT – January 29, 2010 – RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, today reported results for the third quarter ended December 26, 2009.
 
Third Quarter Highlights
 
($ in millions)
 
Q3 Fiscal 2010
   
Q3 Fiscal 2009
   
Change
       
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
 
Net sales
  $ 67.5           $ 85.3             -20.9 %      
Gross margin
  $ 20.4     $ 21.1     $ 28.5     $ 29.3       -28.3 %     -28.2 %
Gross margin %
    30.3 %     31.2 %     33.4 %     34.4 %                
Operating income
  $ 8.1     $ 8.9     $ 12.8     $ 14.5       -36.4 %     -38.6 %
Net income
  $ 5.2     $ 5.6     $ 7.7     $ 9.0       -31.8 %     -37.5 %
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.24     $ 0.26     $ 0.35     $ 0.41       -31.4 %     -36.6 %
(1) Results exclude items in reconciliation below.
                                 
 
Nine Month Highlights
 
($ in millions)
 
Q3 Fiscal 2010
   
Q3 Fiscal 2009
   
Change
       
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
   
GAAP
   
Adjusted (1)
 
Net sales
  $ 194.9           $ 272.0             -28.3 %      
Gross margin
  $ 59.4     $ 61.4     $ 89.3     $ 91.1       -33.4 %     -32.6 %
Gross margin %
    30.5 %     31.5 %     32.8 %     33.5 %                
Operating income
  $ 23.2     $ 25.9     $ 45.0     $ 48.6       -48.6 %     -46.8 %
Net income
  $ 14.7     $ 16.2     $ 28.0     $ 30.9       -47.4 %     -47.5 %
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.68     $ 0.75     $ 1.29     $ 1.42       -47.3 %     -47.2 %
(1) Results exclude items in reconciliation below.
                                 
 
“The six percent sequential sales growth we reported in our fiscal third quarter is encouraging and in line with our internal expectations,” said Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “We saw the demand for our products reach bottom and turn positive late in our second quarter; consequently, our third quarter reflects a modest improvement in sales, partially constrained by lead times.  Today, we are very pleased to see the continued expansion in demand for our products in most of our major markets.”
 
 
 

 
 
Third Quarter Results
 
Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $67.5 million, a decrease of 20.9% from $85.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and a 6.0% increase over the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The decrease of 20.9% was driven by a decrease of 16.6% in our industrial business and by a 23.8% decrease in net sales in our aerospace and defense business.  Gross margin for the third quarter was $20.4 million compared to $28.5 million for the same period last year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 30.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to 33.4% for the same period last year. The decline in gross margin percentage was mainly driven by the current economic downturn combined with start-up costs associated with the Company’s expansion into new bearing products.  Gross margin as a percentage of net sales, excluding $0.6 million of start-up costs, was 31.2% compared to 34.4% for the same adjusted period last year.
 
Operating income decreased 36.4% to $8.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to $12.8 million for the same period last year. As a percentage of net sales, operating income was 12.1% compared to 15.0% for the same period last year. Operating income excluding start-up costs associated with the expansion into new bearing products, restructuring and moving costs and the disposal of fixed assets was $8.9 million, a decrease of 38.6% compared to adjusted operating income for the same period last year.  As a percentage of net sales, operating income, excluding these charges, was 13.2% compared to 17.0% for the same adjusted period last year.
 
Interest expense, net for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $0.4 million, compared to $0.7 million for the same period last year.
 
Other non-operating income was $0.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  This was mainly comprised of a CDSOA payment of $0.2 million.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company reported net income of $5.2 million compared to net income of $7.7 million in the same period last year.  Excluding the after-tax start-up costs associated with the expansion into new bearing products, restructuring and moving costs, disposal of fixed assets, the CDSOA payment and foreign exchange (gain)/loss on intercompany loans, net income decreased 37.5% to $5.6 million compared to $9.0 million for the same adjusted period last year.

Nine Month Results
 
Net sales for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009 were $194.9 million, a decrease of 28.3% from $272.0 million for the nine month period ended December 27, 2008. Gross margin for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009 was $59.4 million compared to $89.3 million for the same period last year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 30.5% for the nine month period of fiscal 2010 compared to 32.8% for the same period last year. The decline in gross margin percentage was mainly driven by the current economic downturn combined with start-up costs associated with the Company’s expansion into new bearing products.  Gross margin as a percentage of net sales, excluding start-up costs, was 31.5% compared to 33.5% for the same adjusted period last year.
 
 
 

 

For the nine month period ended December 26, 2009, the Company reported operating income of $23.2 million compared to $45.0 million for the same period last year.  Operating income excluding start-up costs associated with the expansion into new bearing products, restructuring and moving costs and the disposal of fixed assets was $25.9 million for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009 compared to $48.6 million for the same adjusted period last year.  Operating income as a percentage of net sales excluding these charges was 13.3% for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009 compared to 17.9% for the same adjusted period last year.

Interest expense, net for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009 was $1.3 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, from $2.1 million for the same period last year.

Other non-operating income was $0.4 million for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009.  This was mainly comprised of foreign exchange gains on inter-company loans between our U.S. division and International division and a CDSOA payment of $0.2 million.
 
Net income for the nine month period ended December 26, 2009 was $14.7 million compared to net income of $28.0 million for the same period last year.  Excluding the after-tax start-up costs associated with the expansion into new bearing products, restructuring and moving costs, disposal of fixed assets, the CDSOA payment, foreign exchange (gain)/loss and loss on early extinguishment of debt, net income was $16.2 million compared to $30.9 million for the same adjusted period last year.

CDSOA Payment
 
In December 2009, the Company received approximately $0.2 million in payments under the U.S. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act “CDSOA” compared to $0.4 million received in December 2008. The CDSOA distributes antidumping duties paid by overseas companies to qualified domestic firms hurt by unfair trade. This payment has been classified below Operating income in “Other non-operating expense (income)” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
Live Webcast
 
RBC Bearings Incorporated will host a webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET today to discuss the quarterly results.  To access the webcast, go to the investor relations portion of the Company’s website, www.rbcbearings.com, and click on the webcast icon.  If you do not have access to the Internet and wish to listen to the call, dial 866-700-6979 (international callers dial 617-213-8836) and enter conference ID # 96900667.  An audio replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 29th until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, February 5th. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 (international callers dial 617-801-6888) and entering conference call ID # 57131076.  Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register.
 
 
 

 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
In addition to disclosing results of operations that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release also discloses non-GAAP results of operations that exclude certain charges.  These non-GAAP measures adjust for charges that Management believes are unusual. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s results of operations, as these non-GAAP measures allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures disclosed in the press release with the most comparable GAAP measures are included in the financial table attached to this press release.
 
About RBC Bearings
 
RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical or regulated bearing products requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings currently employs approximately 1,756 people and operates 23 manufacturing facilities in four countries.
 
Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements
 
Certain statements in this press release contain “forward-looking statements.”  All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including the section of this press release entitled “Outlook”; any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items relating to the Company, any statement of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed future growth rates in the markets we serve; any statements of belief; any characterization of and the Company’s ability to control contingent liabilities; anticipated trends in the Company’s businesses; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.  Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate” and other similar words.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.  Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties beyond the control of the Company.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to general economic conditions, geopolitical factors, future levels of general industrial manufacturing activity, future financial performance, market acceptance of new or enhanced versions of the Company’s products, the pricing of raw materials, changes in the competitive environments in which the Company’s businesses operate, the outcome of pending or future litigation and governmental proceedings and approvals, estimated legal costs, increases in interest rates, the Company’s ability to meet its debt obligations, and risks and uncertainties listed or disclosed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” set forth in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.  The Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statement.
 
 
 

 
 
Contacts

RBC Bearings
Daniel A. Bergeron
203-267-5028
dbergeron@rbcbearings.com

FD
Michael Cummings
617-747-1796
investors@rbcbearings.com
 
 
 

 
 
RBC Bearings Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
                       
 
                       
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
December 26,
   
December 27,
   
December 26,
   
December 27,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 67,481     $ 85,281     $ 194,870     $ 271,955  
Cost of sales
    47,042       56,779       135,434       182,681  
Gross margin
    20,439       28,502       59,436       89,274  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    11,936       14,403       34,687       41,482  
Other, net
    364       1,304       1,594       2,783  
Total operating expenses
    12,300       15,707       36,281       44,265  
                                 
Operating income
    8,139       12,795       23,155       45,009  
                                 
Interest expense, net
    394       749       1,323       2,080  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    -       -       -       319  
Other non-operating expense (income)
    (202 )     325       (442 )     491  
Income before income taxes
    7,947       11,721       22,274       42,119  
Provision for income taxes
    2,698       4,021       7,554       14,148  
Net income
  $ 5,249     $ 7,700     $ 14,720     $ 27,971  
                                 
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.24     $ 0.36     $ 0.68     $ 1.30  
Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.35     $ 0.68     $ 1.29  
                                 
Weighted average common shares:
                               
Basic
    21,596,344       21,575,756       21,590,362       21,568,227  
Diluted
    21,768,570       21,745,996       21,735,512       21,763,105  
 
 
 

 
 
RBC Bearings Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Adjusted Operating Income:
                       
                         
Reported operating income
  $ 8,139     $ 12,795     $ 23,155     $ 45,009  
Large bearing start-up costs
    637       832       2,011       1,875  
Restructuring and moving costs
    110       581       672       1,068  
Disposal of fixed assets
    10       276       29       676  
Adjusted operating income
  $ 8,896     $ 14,484     $ 25,867     $ 48,628  
                                 
                                 
                                 
Reconciliation of Reported Net Income and
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
Net Income Per Common Share to Adjusted Net
 
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Common Share:
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                                 
Reported net income
  $ 5,249     $ 7,700     $ 14,720     $ 27,971  
Large bearing start-up costs (1)
    421       547       1,329       1,245  
Restructuring and moving costs (1)
    73       382       444       709  
Disposal of fixed assets (1)
    7       181       19       449  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1)
    -       -       -       212  
CDSOA payment (1)
    (123 )     (248 )     (123 )     (250 )
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on inter-company loans (1)
    (10 )     420       (169 )     585  
Adjusted net income
  $ 5,617     $ 8,982     $ 16,220     $ 30,921  
(1) Item was tax effected at the effective tax rate.
                               
                                 
Adjusted net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.26     $ 0.42     $ 0.75     $ 1.43  
Diluted
  $ 0.26     $ 0.41     $ 0.75     $ 1.42  
                                 
Adjusted weighted average common shares:
                               
Basic
    21,596,344       21,575,756       21,590,362       21,568,227  
Diluted
    21,768,570       21,745,996       21,735,512       21,763,105  
 
 
 

 
 
RBC Bearings Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
Segment Data, Net External Sales:
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Roller bearings segment
  $ 18,955     $ 20,969     $ 51,834     $ 71,592  
Plain bearings segment
    32,717       39,898       93,979       126,794  
Ball bearings segment
    10,112       16,157       33,724       47,758  
Other segment
    5,697       8,257       15,333       25,811  
    $ 67,481     $ 85,281     $ 194,870     $ 271,955  
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
December 26,
 
December 27,
 
Selected Financial Data:
 
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                                 
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 3,088     $ 3,130     $ 8,955     $ 9,546  
                                 
Incentive stock compensation expense
  $ 825     $ 651     $ 2,278     $ 1,756  
                                 
Cash provided by operating activities
  $ 13,594     $ 8,622     $ 34,973     $ 32,565  
                                 
Capital expenditures
  $ 1,487     $ 6,707     $ 7,508     $ 17,727  
                                 
Total debt
                  $ 53,702     $ 54,190  
                                 
Cash and short-term investments
                  $ 40,463     $ 15,098  
                                 
Total debt minus cash and short-term investments
                  $ 13,239     $ 39,092  
                                 
Backlog
                  $ 155,582     $ 221,434