Robust growth and continued momentum into 2022 supported by strong execution
ELKHART, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. ("Lippert"), supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2021 results.
"Despite significant challenges faced, specifically involving labor, freight, and supply chains, our teams came through to deliver a record achievement of $4.5 billion in revenues in 2021. This performance is the direct result of the dedication of our team members who worked tirelessly to overcome these headwinds by leveraging our automation and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, our teams volunteered for a combined 100,000 hours throughout the year, an incredible stride in our commitment to supporting our communities," commented Jason Lippert, LCI Industries' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our culture continues to be a cornerstone of our success, as we live and breathe innovation in all areas of the business and continue to challenge our teams to meet heightened demand levels. Organic growth was up significantly this year, and, at the same time, we further laid the groundwork for long-term growth through six strategic acquisitions which expanded our competitive footprint in new, growing markets while adding a wide range of innovative offerings."
"Tailwinds which have supported our incredible growth remain strong, as hundreds of thousands of new customers over the last few years entered the outdoor lifestyle, seeing it as a convenient, affordable, and safe alternative to air travel and hotel lodging. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of support for both new and existing customers, and have gained significant traction through our customer experience initiatives, including the Lippert Scouts, the Ambassador Program, the Campground Project, and the Lippert Getaway rally, along with several product giveaways. These efforts are proving effective in helping us get closer to our customers, while also driving product and service improvements, furthering our reputation as a leader for customer care and experience in our industry," Lippert continued. "I would like to thank all of our Lippert team members for their hard work in propelling our business forward and am excited for the growth opportunities that lay ahead as we deliver value to our customers and shareholders in 2022."
"I also want to thank our teams for their role in driving incredible progress for Lippert throughout 2021. We look forward to leveraging our operational strength and culture of innovation to facilitate Lippert's strong performance well into the future," commented Ryan Smith, Group President - North America.
Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2021 were $1.2 billion, an increase of 55 percent from 2020 fourth quarter net sales of $783.0 million. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $82.3 million, or $3.22 per diluted share, compared to net income of $48.7 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $146.3 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $88.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Additional information regarding adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the "Supplementary Information - Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" section below.
The increase in year-over-year net sales for the fourth quarter of 2021 was primarily driven by record RV retail demand and strong Aftermarket sales growth. Net sales from acquisitions completed in 2020 and 2021 contributed approximately $97 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The Company's average product content per travel trailer and fifth-wheel RV for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, increased $808 to $4,198, compared to $3,390 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. The content increase in towables was a result of organic growth, including pricing and new product introductions.
Consolidated net sales for the full year 2021 were $4.5 billion, an increase of 60 percent from full year 2020 net sales of $2.8 billion. Net income for the full year 2021 was $287.7 million, or $11.32 per diluted share, compared to net income of $158.4 million, or $6.27 per diluted share, for the full year 2020. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $511.7 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $328.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Additional information regarding adjusted EBITDA, as well as reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the "Supplementary Information - Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" section below.
The increase in year-over-year net sales for the full year 2021 was primarily driven by record RV retail demand, the impact of acquisitions, and organic growth in the Company's aftermarket segment. Net sales from acquisitions completed in 2020 and 2021 contributed approximately $270 million in 2021.
January 2022 consolidated net sales were approximately $526 million, up 71 percent from January 2021, as production increased significantly to meet elevated RV and marine retail demand.
The Company's effective tax rate was 24.7 percent and 24.1 percent for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2021, respectively, compared to 24.4 percent and 20.0 percent for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2020, respectively. The effective rate was favorably impacted during the fourth quarter of 2021 due to discrete adjustments, which resulted in an increase to diluted earnings per share of $0.09.
Balance Sheet and Other Items
At December 31, 2021, the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance was $62.9 million, up from $51.8 million at December 31, 2020. The Company used $194.1 million for acquisitions, $98.5 million for capital expenditures, and $87.2 million for dividend payments to shareholders in the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. Cash flows from operations were impacted by strategic investments in inventory to support record demand and mitigate future supply chain disruptions.
The Company's outstanding long-term indebtedness, including current maturities, was $1.3 billion at December 31, 2021, and the Company remained in compliance with its debt covenants. The Company believes that its current liquidity is adequate to meet operating needs for the foreseeable future. In December 2021, the Company entered into an Amendment No. 4 of the Amended Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) extend the maturity date of the facility to December 7, 2026, (ii) provide for a new term loan to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million, which the Company used to prepay in full the then outstanding term loan, repay approximately $100.0 million of the outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility and fund operations, and (iii) increase the accordion feature from $300.0 million to $400.0 million.
LCI Industries will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year results on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, which may be accessed by dialing (877) 668-4883 for participants in the U.S./Canada or (825) 312-2360 for participants outside the U.S./Canada using the required conference ID 1474879. Due to the high volume of companies reporting earnings at this time, please be prepared for hold times of up to 15 minutes when dialing in to the call. In addition, an online, real-time webcast, as well as a supplemental earnings presentation, can be accessed on the Company's website, investors.lci1.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (800) 585-8367 for participants in the U.S./Canada or (416) 621-4642 for participants outside the U.S./Canada and referencing access code 1474879. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website immediately following the conclusion of the call.
LCI Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert, supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, consisting primarily 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 engineered components to the related aftermarkets of these industries, primarily by selling to retail dealers, wholesale distributors, and service centers. Lippert'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; towing products; truck accessories; electronic components; appliances; air conditioners; televisions and sound systems; and other accessories. Additional information about Lippert and its products can be found at www.lippert.com.
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), capital expenditures, tax rate, cash flow, financial condition, liquidity, retail and wholesale demand, integration of acquisitions, R&D investments, and industry trends, 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, the impacts of COVID-19, or other future pandemics, on the global economy and on the Company's customers, suppliers, employees, business and cash flows, pricing pressures due to domestic and foreign competition, costs and availability of, 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, team member benefits, team member 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, 2020, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. 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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