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Exhibit 99.2
CONTACTS: Duane Kimble Ken Di Paola
Baldwin Piano The Dilenschneider Group
(513) 754-4647 (212) 922-0900
BALDWIN PIANO REPORTS STRONGER SECOND QUARTER SALES
NET SALES UP 18%; SG&A EXPENSE REDUCED
CONTRACT ELECTRONICS REPORTS SECOND CONSECUTIVE PROFITABLE QUARTER
MASON, OHIO, August 3, 2000 -- Baldwin Piano & Organ Company (NASDAQ:
BPAO) today reported results for the second quarter and first half ended June
30, 2000.
Net sales for the second quarter grew 18 percent to $33.8 million, up
from $28.5 million a year ago, reflecting strong demand for Baldwin's Music
products. The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter was
$1,607,000, or 46 cents per share, versus a comparable loss of $2,132,000, or 61
cents per share, a year ago. In the second quarter of 1999, Baldwin recorded
income from its discontinued retail financing operations of $770,000, or 22
cents per share, resulting in a final net loss of $1,362,000, or 39 cents per
share, for the second quarter a year ago.
For the first half, Baldwin's net sales rose 11 percent to $65.8
million, up from $59.1 million for the first six months of 1999. First-half
losses from continuing operations decreased to $3,390,000, or 98 cents per
share, down from last year's loss of $4,539,000, or $1.30 per share, which
included restructuring and other non-recurring charges of 27 cents per share
related to the consolidation of grand piano assembly operations. The company
also reported first half 2000 per share earnings from discontinued operations of
25 cents, including a gain of 21 cents per share on the sale of Baldwin's retail
financing subsidiaries. A year earlier, the company had reported earnings from
discontinued operations of 38 cents per share. For the first six months, Baldwin
reported a net loss of $2,515,000, or 73 cents per share, versus last year's net
loss of $3,203,000, or 92 cents per share.
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Karen L. Hendricks, chairman, president and chief executive officer of
Baldwin said, "We are encouraged by the strong sales growth we experienced in
the second quarter. Contract Electronics (CE) had its second consecutive
profitable quarter. Right now, all indicators point to further improvements in
both Music and CE in future quarters.
"In addition to top line growth, we experienced a sharp overall decline
in selling, general and administrative expenses. Second quarter SG&A expense
dropped significantly from 22 percent of sales a year ago to 17 percent of sales
in our latest quarter. The drop reflects both higher sales and the impact of
efficiencies and cost controls we have put in place over the last year or so.
"Music's high cost of goods sold reflected the initial inefficiencies
encountered in our consolidation of grand piano production and was the primary
factor behind the second quarter loss. As production increases, these costs will
decrease as a percentage of sales. By the end of the second quarter, grand piano
production output had increased 25 percent versus the first quarter of 2000. Our
operations are now producing at target output, and we anticipate achieving an
additional 20 percent increase in production during the third quarter."
Baldwin Piano & Organ Company has marketed keyboard musical products
for over 138 years. Baldwin, maker of America's best selling pianos, also
manufactures electronic and electro-mechanical components for Original Equipment
Manufacturers.
"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are
subject to risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the
impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market
acceptance, reliance on key strategic alliances, fluctuations in
operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the
company's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet Attached)
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BALDWIN PIANO & ORGAN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net sales $ 33,832 $ 28,544 $ 65,807 $ 59,058
Cost of goods sold 29,563 24,808 58,282 52,693
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Gross profit 4,269 3,736 7,525 6,365
Other operating income, net 24 84 191 273
Selling, general and administrative (5,898) (6,326) (11,267) (12,350)
Interest expense (888) (1,043) (1,818) (1,710)
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes (2,493) (3,549) (5,369) (7,422)
Income taxes (886) (1,417) (1,979) (2,883)
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Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (1,607) (2,132) (3,390) (4,539)
Discontinued operations:
Income from operations of Retail Financing to be
disposed of (net of income taxes of $537 in 2000
and $644 in 1999) -- 770 875 1,336
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Net earnings (loss) $ (1,607) $ (1,362) $ (2,515) $ (3,203)
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Earning (loss) per share
Basic
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.46) $ (0.61) $ (0.98) $ (1.30)
Earnings from discontinued operations -- 0.22 0.25 0.38
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Net earnings (loss) $ (0.46) $ (0.39) $ (0.73) $ (0.92)
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Diluted
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.46) $ (0.61) $ (0.98) $ (1.30)
Earnings from discontinued operations -- 0.22 0.25 0.38
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Net earnings (loss) $ (0.46) $ (0.39) $ (0.73) $ (0.92)
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Average number of shares outstanding 3,463 3,453 3,463 3,453
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Diluted number of shares outstanding 3,463 3,453 3,463 3,453
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CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
JUNE 30, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999 1999
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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Assets
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Receivables, net $ 17,240 $ 12,553 $ 11,703
Installment receivables retained 4,124 6,111 5,344
Inventories 49,003 46,432 38,786
Other current assets 11,482 3,420 14,517
Net assets of discontinued operations -- 20,513 21,748
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Total current assets 81,849 89,029 92,098
Property, plant and equipment, net 20,423 22,320 20,985
Other assets 13,215 14,475 14,909
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Total assets $115,487 $125,824 $127,992
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current portion of long-term debt $ 7,729 $ 13,470 $ 12,765
Other liabilities 29,677 13,550 26,789
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Total current liabilities 37,406 27,020 39,554
Long-term debt, less current portion 24,913 38,517 32,582
Other liabilities 2,044 2,399 2,168
Shareholders' equity 51,124 57,888 53,688
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $115,487 $125,824 $127,992
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