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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): March 10, 1999
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NORTEK, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-6112 05-10314991
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) I.D. Number)
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50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2360
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(401) 751-1600
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Registrant's Telephone Number including area code
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5. OTHER EVENTS.
Nortek, Inc. is filing herewith a press release issued February 17,
1999 by the Company as Exhibit 99 which is incorporated herein by reference.
This press release was issued to report fourth quarter and year end 1998
earnings.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following is a list of exhibits filed
as part of this Current Report:
Exhibit 99 Press release issued by Nortek, Inc. on February 17, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTEK, INC.
By: /s/ Kevin W. Donnelly
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Name: Kevin W. Donnelly
Title: Vice President and
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT 99
CONTACT: Richard L. Bready, Chairman
Richard J. Harris, Vice President and Treasurer
(401) 751-1600
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
NORTEK ANNOUNCES RECORD SALES
1998 SALES INCREASE 53 PERCENT; NET EARNINGS UP 65 PERCENT;
AND EARNINGS PER SHARE UP 47 PERCENT
PROVIDENCE, RI, February 17,1999--NORTEK, INC. (NYSE:NTK), a leading
manufacturer and distributor of high-quality building products, today announced
strong growth and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December
31, 1998. Growth was achieved in all of the Company's core businesses and was
strengthened by three recent acquisitions: Ply Gem Industries, Inc., (August
1997), NuTone Inc., (July 1998), and Napco, Inc. (October 1998). Financial
highlights included:
o Net sales for the year of $1.7 billion, a 53-percent increase,
from $1.1 billion for 1997.
o EBITDA from continuing operations of $175.2 million, a
60-percent jump, from $109.7 million for the prior year.
o Net earnings of $35.0 million, an increase of 65 percent, from
last year's $21.2 million.
o Diluted earnings per share rose 47 percent to $3.15, from
$2.15 reported for 1997, on an average 1,258,000 more shares
outstanding. Diluted EPS for 1998 and 1997 are after
amortization of acquired goodwill and other intangibles of
$1.22 per share and $.58 per share, respectively.
Richard L. Bready, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "As 1998
unfolded, we made tremendous progress in combining newly acquired businesses
into our existing operations. This successful integration is helping accelerate
our growth, and we now hold leadership positions in many of our major product
lines.
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"From a financial perspective, the Company continues to control costs and
improve operating margins; 7.7 percent in 1998 from 7.3 percent in 1997, and 8.2
percent in the fourth quarter compared to 6.6 percent for the comparable period
a year earlier. I'm particularly happy to note that we increased margins,
earnings and EBITDA at a faster rate than the increase in net sales. All this
was accomplished while integrating three large acquisitions, selling eight
businesses and completing debt and equity offerings.
"Going forward, we remain in a favorable economic climate. Low inflation, high
employment, low interest rates, strong liquidity and strong consumer confidence
are shaping the fulfillment of the American dream of home ownership and
extensive home remodeling and expansion. We are committed to growing our
high-quality building products to help the realization of that dream. As we
continue to assimilate our strategic acquisitions and grow our existing
businesses, we fully expect to build shareholder value in NORTEK," added Bready.
STRONG FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Operating earnings for 1998 increased 60 percent to $133.1 million, from $83.0
million in 1997. Net interest expense for 1998 increased $35.5 million, to $75.8
million. The increase results principally from the sale of $210.0 million of 8
7/8-percent Senior Notes in July, 1998 and from debt issued during 1997, and
debt assumed as part of the Ply Gem acquisition, being outstanding for the full
year in 1998. For the fourth quarter, NORTEK reported net sales of $438.0
million, an increase of 5.4 percent from $415.7 million a year earlier.
Operating earnings for the quarter were $36.0 million, up 31 percent over last
year's $27.4 million. EBITDA from continuing operations for the quarter rose 29
percent to $47.0 million, from $36.6 million in 1997. Net earnings for the 1998
fourth quarter were $11.4 million, more than three-and-one-half times the $3.1
million reported a year earlier. Fourth quarter 1998 diluted earnings per share
of $.96 were three times the $.32 reported for the fourth quarter of 1997, on an
average 2,090,000 additional shares outstanding.
During the quarter, NORTEK completed the sale of three businesses: Allied
Plywood Corporation, M&S Systems LP, and Moore-O-Matic, Inc. For all of 1998,
NORTEK sold eight businesses and realized gross cash proceeds in excess of
$112.0 million, of which $28.0 million was used to reduce bank debt.
NORTEK is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high-quality,
competitively priced building, remodeling and indoor environmental control
products for the residential and commercial markets. The Company offers a broad
array of products for improving the environments where people live and work. Its
products include range hoods and other spot ventilation products, heating and
air conditioning systems, wood and vinyl windows and doors,
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vinyl siding products, indoor air quality systems, and specialty electronic
products.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expects,"
"anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," or similar expressions are
intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are
based on the Company's current plans and expectations and involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of
operations to be materially different from those set forth in the
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual future
activities and results to differ include the availability and cost of certain
raw materials (including among others steel, copper, packaging materials,
plastic, resins, glass, wood and aluminum) and purchased components, the level
of domestic and foreign construction and remodeling activity affecting
residential and commercial markets, interest rates, employment, inflation, Y2K
readiness, currency translation, consumer spending levels, operating in
international economies, the rate of sales growth, price and product liability
claims. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise. For further information, please refer to the Company's
reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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<CAPTION>
Fourth Quarter Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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(unaudited)
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Net sales................................................. $438,035 $415,716 $1,738,343 $1,134,129
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Cost of sales............................................. 315,932 310,437 1,274,950 825,805
Selling, general and administrative expenses.............. 81,627 75,217 315,849 219,376
Amortization of acquired goodwill and other
intangibles.......................................... 4,482 2,687 14,416 5,967
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402,041 388,341 1,605,215 1,051,148
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Operating earnings........................................ 35,994 27,375 133,128 82,981
Gain on businesses sold................................... 4,000 --- 4,000 ---
Interest expense.......................................... (24,172) (19,121) (86,298) (50,210)
Investment income......................................... 2,978 2,246 10,470 9,929
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Earnings from continuing operations
before provision for income taxes.................... 18,800 10,500 61,300 42,700
Provision for income taxes................................ 7,900 4,900 27,300 16,300
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Earnings from continuing operations before
extraordinary loss.................................... 10,900 5,600 34,000 26,400
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations.............. 600 (2,500) 1,200 (5,200)
Extraordinary loss from debt retirements.................. (100) --- (200) ---
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Net earnings.............................................. $ 11,400 $ 3,100 $ 35,000 $ 21,200
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Net earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Earnings from continuing operations:
Basic........................................... $ .93 $ .59 $ 3.11 $ 2.75
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Diluted......................................... $ .92 $ .57 $ 3.06 $ 2.68
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Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations:
Basic........................................... $ .05 $ (.26) $ .11 $ (.54)
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Diluted......................................... $ .05 $ (.25) $ .11 $ (.53)
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Extraordinary loss from debt retirements:
Basic........................................... $ (.01) --- $ (.02) ---
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Diluted......................................... $ (.01) --- $ (.02) ---
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Net earnings:
Basic........................................... $ .97 $ .33 $ 3.20 $ 2.21
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Diluted......................................... $ .96 $ .32 $ 3.15 $ 2.15
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Weighted average number of shares:
Basic........................................... 11,713 9,524 10,923 9,605
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Diluted......................................... 11,876 9,786 11,113 9,855
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EBITDA from continuing operations......................... $ 47,035 $ 36,574 $ 175,212 $ 109,677
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated summary of operations.
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NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
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A. The unaudited condensed consolidated summary of operations for Nortek, Inc.
and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), in the opinion of management,
reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the periods
presented. It is suggested that this unaudited condensed consolidated
summary of operations be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and the notes included in the Company's latest Annual Report on form
10-K/A, and its latest Quarterly Report on form 10-Q/A.
B. EBITDA from continuing operations is operating earnings plus depreciation
and amortization expense (other than amortization of deferred debt expense
and debt discount).
C. On July 31, 1998, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, purchased
all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of NuTone Inc. ("NuTone"),
a wholly owned subsidiary of Williams plc ("Williams") for an aggregate
purchase price of $242,500,000. The purchase price was funded through the
use of the net proceeds from the sale of $210,000,000 principal amount of 8
7/8% Senior Notes due August 1, 2008 (the "8 7/8 Notes") at a slight
discount, which occurred on July 31, 1998, in a private Rule 144A offering
to qualified investors together with approximately $44,800,000 of the cash
proceeds received from the Common Stock Offering as defined below.
D. The following presents the unaudited Pro Forma net sales, depreciation and
amortization expense (other than amortization of deferred debt expense and
debt discount), operating earnings, earnings from continuing operations and
diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of the Company for
the year ended December 31, 1998 which gives pro forma effect to the sale
of 2,182,500 shares of the Company's common stock in the second quarter of
1998 (the "Common Stock Offering"), the sale of $210,000,000 principal
amount of 8 7/8% Notes and the acquisition of NuTone in July 1998, as if
such transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998. Pro forma operating
results do not give pro forma effect to dispositions of businesses that
have occurred in 1998 or the acquisition of Napco, Inc. which occurred on
October 9, 1998.
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Year Ended
December 31, 1998
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(In thousands except per share amounts)
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PRO FORMA
Net sales................................................... $1,849,000
Depreciation and amortization expense....................... 47,400
Operating earnings.......................................... 142,500
Earnings from continuing operations......................... 31,400
Diluted earnings from continuing operations
per share............................................... $2.63
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Subsequent to the NuTone acquisition, the Company expects to realize
approximately $15,000,000 in annual estimated cost reductions that can be
achieved as a result of integrating NuTone into the Company's operations. The
effect of these cost savings has not been included in determining the Pro Forma
operating earnings. The NuTone cost savings are estimates and actual savings
achieved could differ materially. The pro forma information presented does not
purport to be indicative of the results which would have been reported if these
transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998, or which may be reported in the
future.
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NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
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(CONTINUED)
D. On December 30, 1998, the Company completed the sale of certain assets,
subject to the assumption of certain liabilities, of two wholly-owned
subsidiaries: M&S Systems LP ("M&S") and Moore-O-Matic ("MOM") for
approximately $27,500,000 in cash and recorded a pre-tax gain of
approximately $4,000,000 ($.11 per diluted share, net of tax). For the year
ended December 31, 1998, the two companies had combined net sales of
approximately $42,100,000. M&S sells intercoms, built-in music and audio
systems, central vacuum systems and related products. MOM sells automatic
garage door openers, gate operators and electronic transmitters. The sale
of M&S was pursuant to a consent agreement entered into by Nortek and the
Federal Trade commission as part of the FTC's approval of Nortek's
acquisition of NuTone Inc., in July of 1998.
F. In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company adopted a plan of disposition
for its Plumbing Products Group and provided a pre-tax reserve of
$2,500,000 for future expenses including interest expense. In the year
ended December 31, 1997, the loss for discontinued operations included an
allocation of corporate interest expense of approximately $1,900,000. In
1998, approximately $1,000,000 of corporate interest expense was allocated
against the reserve established in 1997. The Plumbing Products Group,
including a product line included in the Company's Residential Building
Products Group, was sold on July 10, 1998 and the Company recorded a
$600,000 net after tax gain on the disposition in the third quarter of
1998.
In the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company recorded, as discontinued
operations, an income tax credit of approximately $600,000 as a result of
the realization of a portion of the tax capital loss arising from the sale
of the Plumbing Products Group.
G. Net sales for the Company's principal product groups for the fourth quarter
and year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
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Fourth Quarter Ended Years Ended
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December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Residential Building Products.............. $143.2 $ 99.8 $ 475.0 $ 381.6
Air Conditioning and Heating
Products................................ 108.5 101.1 465.2 419.4
Windows, Doors and Siding.................. 146.1 133.7 536.8 189.0
Other...................................... 16.8 15.4 69.2 21.4
Businesses sold............................ 23.4 65.7 192.1 122.7
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Total............................ $438.0 $415.7 $1,738.3 $ 1,134.1
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NuTone contributed approximately $49,000,000 and $82,200,000 to the Company's
net sales (Residential Building Products Group) for the fourth quarter and year
ended December 31, 1998, respectively, and Napco contributed approximately
$21,000,000 to the Company's net sales (Windows, Doors and Siding Group) for the
fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1998.
