Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDSN) announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.
The Company achieved record revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2016 of $34.6 million, an increase of 21% compared to $28.6 million in the comparable 2015 period. The revenue increase in the quarter is primarily related to an increase in the price of certain refrigerants, slightly offset by reduced volumes of certain refrigerants sold. Gross margin improved to 30% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 25% in the prior year period. Net income for the quarter was $4.8 million, or $0.15 per basic and $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.8 million, or $0.09 per basic and $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015.
For the first six months of 2016, Hudson recorded revenues of $62.8 million, a 24% increase as compared to $50.7 million in the comparable 2015 period. The increase is primarily related to a higher selling price of certain refrigerants and higher volumes of certain refrigerants sold. Gross margin increased to 29% in the first half of 2016 as compared to 25% in the first half of 2015. Net income for the first half of 2016 was $7.8 million, or $0.24 per basic and $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $4.7 million or $0.14 per basic and diluted share in the first half of 2015.
Subsequent to the close of the second quarter, the Company announced that it has been awarded, as the prime contractor, a five-year contract including a five-year renewal option, by the United States Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) with an estimated maximum value over the term of the agreement of $400 million in sales to the Department of Defense (“DoD”). The contract is for the management and supply of refrigerants, compressed gases, cylinders and related items to the U.S. Military Commands and Installations, Federal civilian agencies and Foreign Militaries. Primary users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Kevin J. Zugibe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies commented, “Building on the momentum from our strong first quarter performance, we’re very pleased to have delivered record revenues, enhanced margins and significantly improved profitability in the second quarter of 2016. During the quarter, which represents the midpoint of our nine- month refrigerant sales season, we benefitted from continued increases in the average selling price for R-22 refrigerant.
“We continue to see growth in our reclamation business. We believe there is a broader opportunity for reclamation in response to both the ongoing R-22 production phase-out and for the expected phase-out of next generation HFC-based refrigerants. HFCs, which are the replacement refrigerants for HCFCs such as R-22, have drawn concern from the global community due to their high global warming potential and have also been targeted for a global phase down. Hudson is the largest reclaimer in the industry, and we believe our proprietary technology, strong distribution network and longstanding relationships make us the best resource for our customers as they prepare for ongoing and upcoming refrigerant phase-outs.”
Mr. Zugibe concluded, “We are very excited about winning a substantial contract from the DoD. While the ultimate amount of revenue we receive will be determined by order levels, we believe this contract will contribute considerable future revenue and earnings growth and provide future opportunities for Hudson to generate revenues from the Federal government as a prime contractor.”
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter results today, August 2, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
To access the live webcast, log onto the Hudson Technologies website at www.hudsontech.com, and click on “Investor Relations”. To participate in the call by phone, dial (877) 407-9205 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial (201) 689-8054.
A replay of the teleconference will be available until September 2, 2016 and may be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853. International callers may dial (201) 612-7415. Callers should use conference ID: 13641632.
About Hudson Technologies
Hudson Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative solutions to recurring problems within the refrigeration industry. Hudson's proprietary RefrigerantSide® Services increase operating efficiency and energy savings, and remove moisture, oils and other contaminants frequently found in the refrigeration circuits of large comfort cooling and process refrigeration systems. Performed at a customer's site as an integral part of an effective scheduled maintenance program or in response to emergencies, RefrigerantSide® Services offer significant savings to customers due to their ability to be completed rapidly and at higher purity levels, and can be utilized while the customer's system continues to operate. In addition, the Company sells refrigerants and provides traditional reclamation services to the commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration markets. For further information on Hudson, please visit the Company's web site at www.hudsontech.com.
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Statements contained herein which are not historical facts constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the laws and regulations affecting the industry, changes in the demand and price for refrigerants (including unfavorable market conditions adversely affecting the demand for, and the price of, refrigerants), the Company's ability to source refrigerants, regulatory and economic factors, seasonality, competition, litigation, the nature of supplier or customer arrangements that become available to the Company in the future, adverse weather conditions, possible technological obsolescence of existing products and services, possible reduction in the carrying value of long-lived assets, estimates of the useful life of its assets, potential environmental liability, customer concentration, the ability to obtain financing, any delays or interruptions in bringing products and services to market, the timely availability of any requisite permits and authorizations from governmental entities and third parties as well as factors relating to doing business outside the United States, including changes in the laws, regulations, policies, and political, financial and economic conditions, including inflation, interest and currency exchange rates, of countries in which the Company may seek to conduct business, the Company’s ability to successfully integrate any assets it acquires from third parties into its operations, and other risks detailed in the Company's 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "may", "plan", "should" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.
| Hudson Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Income Statements | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2015 | June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 34,605 | $ | 28,637 | $ | 62,772 | $ | 50,740 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 24,114 | 21,425 | 44,759 | 38,003 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 10,491 | 7,212 | 18,013 | 12,737 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | 1,019 | 1,054 | 2,136 | 2,014 | ||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,328 | 1,397 | 2,714 | 2,692 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,347 | 2,451 | 4,850 | 4,706 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 8,144 | 4,761 | 13,163 | 8,031 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | 352 | 236 | 623 | 443 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 7,792 | 4,525 | 12,540 | 7,588 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 2,962 | 1,714 | 4,766 | 2,884 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 4,830 | $ | 2,811 | $ | 7,774 | $ | 4,704 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share - Basic | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic | 33,128,518 | 32,542,672 | 33,008,588 | 32,454,175 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted | 34,270,337 | 34,383,092 | 34,045,125 | 34,254,901 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hudson Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries | |||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and par value amounts) | |||||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,544 | $1,258 | |||||||||
| Trade accounts receivable - net | 21,931 | 4,414 | |||||||||
|
Inventories
Deferred tax asset |
57,774
376 |
61,897
376 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,367 | 1,524 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 83,992 | 69,469 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation | 7,147 | 7,536 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 68 | 76 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 1,943 | 3,287 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 856 | 856 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization | 3,549 | 3,787 | |||||||||
| Total Assets | $97,555 | $85,011 | |||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | $ 4,906 | $5,792 | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 1,665 | 0 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,590 | 3,018 | |||||||||
| Accrued payroll | 512 | 1,577 | |||||||||
| Revolving line of credit | 25,596 | 20,227 | |||||||||
| Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt | 315 | 346 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 35,584 | 30,960 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 0 | 333 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 4,146 | 4,293 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 39,730 | 35,586 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized 5,000,000: | |||||||||||
| Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value ($100 | |||||||||||
|
liquidation preference value); shares authorized 150,000; none
issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized 100,000,000; | |||||||||||
| issued and outstanding 33,199,249 and 32,804,617 | 332 | 328 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 62,786 | 62,163 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (5,293 | ) | (13,066 | ) | |||||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 57,825 | 49,425 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $97,555 | $85,011 | |||||||||
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