LCI Industries Reports Second Quarter Results

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) ("LCI", or the "Company"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in the recreation and industrial product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today reported second quarter 2019 results.

"In the second quarter, we delivered solid performance led by growth in Aftermarket, as well as sequential margin expansion driven by market share gains, operational efficiencies, and material cost improvements. While the North American RV market remains challenging, our diversification strategy continues to generate solid momentum. As of June 30^th, our adjacent, aftermarket, and international sales comprised over 40 percent of our last twelve-month sales, which was supported by 29 percent growth in domestic Aftermarket sales over the first quarter and 13 percent year-over-year. In addition, our Aftermarket Segment operating margin has expanded to 17.1 percent in the second quarter and 14.9 percent year-to-date. We also benefited from the implementation of initiatives to enhance our manufacturing efficiencies through several continuous improvement, lean, and automation projects, which drove lower labor costs for the quarter and enhanced margins," said LCI Industries' Chief Executive Officer, Jason Lippert. "Supplementing our investments in innovation, content growth, and market share gains, we also announced two exciting transactions during the quarter, Lewmar Marine and Lavet, which will further enhance our offerings to the marine and the international RV market, respectively. As we look to the back half of 2019, while the domestic RV market will remain somewhat pressured, we believe we have the opportunity to further drive value for our shareholders through a continued focus on diversifying our business as we remain committed to core industry leadership, innovation, and growth into new markets."

Second Quarter 2019 Results

Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2019 were $629.1 million, a decline of eight percent from 2018 second quarter net sales of $684.5 million. Net income in the second quarter of 2019 was $47.5 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, compared to net income of $47.2 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2018.

The decrease in year-over-year net sales for the second quarter of 2019 reflects lower RV wholesale shipments as dealers normalize their inventory levels which we believe to be in the final stages of correction, offset by continued growth in the Company's aftermarket and international markets. Net sales from acquisitions completed by the Company over the twelve months ended June 30, 2019, contributed $8.6 million in the second quarter of 2019.

The Company's content per travel trailer and fifth-wheel RV for the twelve months ended June 30, 2019, increased $74 to $3,486, compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2018, of $3,412. The Company's content per motorhome RV for the twelve months ended June 30, 2019, increased $30 to $2,468, compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2018, of $2,438. The content increases are a result of organic growth, including new product introductions and price increases, as well as acquisitions.

July 2019 Results

July 2019 consolidated net sales are approximately $181 million, down five percent from July 2018. Sales continue to be impacted by reduced production rates by the RV OEMs.

Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate was 25 percent for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, higher than the comparable prior year period of 24 percent primarily due to a year-over-year increase in state income taxes.

Balance Sheet and Other Items

At June 30, 2019, the Company's cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balance was $60.7 million, an increase of $45.7 million from the balance of $14.9 million at the beginning of the year. The ending balance includes restricted cash of $45.5 million for the acquisition of Lewmar. The Company generated cash flow from operations of $180.1 million and invested $35.8 million in capital expenditures as well as $31.3 million for dividend payments to shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company's outstanding debt was $245.3 million at June 30, 2019.

Conference Call & Webcast

LCI will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2019 earnings on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, which may be accessed by dialing (888) 525-0270 for participants in the U.S./Canada or (704) 935-3405 for participants outside the U.S./Canada using the required conference ID 2298822. In addition, an online, real-time webcast, as well as a supplemental earnings presentation can be accessed on the Company's website, www.lci1.com/investors.

A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (855) 859-2056 and referencing access code 2298822. A replay of the webcast will also be available on LCI's website until the next quarterly conference call.

About LCI Industries

From over 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout the United States and in Canada, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, LCI Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, LCI, supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and industrial product markets, consisting of recreational vehicles and adjacent industries, including buses; trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment, and other cargo; trucks; boats; trains; manufactured homes; and modular housing. The Company also supplies components to the related aftermarkets of these industries primarily by selling to retail dealers, wholesale distributors, and service centers. LCI's products include steel chassis and related components; axles and suspension solutions; slide-out mechanisms and solutions; thermoformed bath, kitchen, and other products; vinyl, aluminum, and frameless windows; manual, electric, and hydraulic stabilizer and leveling systems; entry, luggage, patio, and ramp doors; furniture and mattresses; electric and manual entry steps; awnings and awning accessories; electronic components; appliances; televisions, sound systems, navigation systems, and backup cameras; and other accessories. Additional information about LCI and its products can be found at www.lci1.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies or synergies, competitive position, growth opportunities, acquisitions, plans and objectives of management, markets for the Company's common stock, the impact of legal proceedings, and other matters. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those relating to our future business prospects, net sales, expenses and income (loss), cash flow, and financial condition, whenever they occur in this press release are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of the Company's senior management at the time such statements were made. There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, in addition to other matters described in this press release, pricing pressures due to domestic and foreign competition, costs availability, and tariffs on, raw materials (particularly steel and aluminum) and other components, seasonality and cyclicality in the industries to which we sell our products, availability of credit for financing the retail and wholesale purchase of products for which we sell our components, inventory levels of retail dealers and manufacturers, availability of transportation for products for which we sell our components, the financial condition of our customers, the financial condition of retail dealers of products for which we sell our components, retention and concentration of significant customers, the costs, pace of and successful integration of acquisitions and other growth initiatives, availability and costs of production facilities and labor, employee benefits, employee retention, realization and impact of expansion plans, efficiency improvements and cost reductions, the disruption of business resulting from natural disasters or other unforeseen events, the successful entry into new markets, the costs of compliance with environmental laws, laws of foreign jurisdictions in which we operate, other operational and financial risks related to conducting business internationally, and increased governmental regulation and oversight, information technology performance and security, the ability to protect intellectual property, warranty and product liability claims or product recalls, interest rates, oil and gasoline prices, and availability, the impact of international, national and regional economic conditions and consumer confidence on the retail sale of products for which we sell our components, and other risks and uncertainties discussed more fully under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.

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