Motorcar Parts of America Reports Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. reported results for its fiscal 2013 second quarter ended September 30, 2012 – reflecting record results for its rotating electrical business and continued progress in the undercar product line transition, which is expected to be completed by May 2013.

Net sales for the fiscal 2013 second quarter increased to $111.6 million from $107.6 million for the same period last year. As anticipated, due to the operating losses of the company’s undercar product line segment as the transition and turnaround continues, the company reported a consolidated net loss for the fiscal 2013 second quarter of $8.9 million, or $0.62 per share, compared with a consolidated net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.44 per share, for the comparable period a year earlier. Excluding certain undercar-related transition and non-cash expenses noted in the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures tables below, results for the fiscal 2013 second quarter on a consolidated basis would have been a net income of $358,000, or $0.02 per share.

For the fiscal 2013 second quarter, net income for the rotating electrical segment more than doubled to $6.5 million from $3.0 million for the prior year second quarter. Operating income for the rotating electrical segment increased to $13.5 million for the fiscal 2013 second quarter compared with $5.5 million a year ago. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, EBITDA for the company’s rotating electrical segment was $14.0 million compared with $8.8 million for the same period a year earlier.

Consolidated gross profit for the fiscal 2013 second quarter was $16.7 million compared with $15.0 million for the same period a year ago. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the fiscal 2013 second quarter was 15.0 percent compared with 13.9 percent in the same quarter a year ago.

Net sales for the fiscal 2013 six-month period increased 12.6 percent to $200.7 million from $178.1 million for the same period last year. As anticipated, due to the operating losses of the company’s undercar product line segment as the transition and turnaround continues, the company reported a consolidated net loss for the fiscal 2013 six-month period of $18.8 million, or $1.32 per share, compared with a consolidated net loss of $13.7 million, or $1.11 per share, for the comparable period a year earlier. Excluding certain undercar-related transition and non-cash expenses noted in the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures tables below, results for the fiscal 2013 six-month period on a consolidated basis would have been a net loss of $3.8 million, or $0.27 per share.

For the fiscal 2013 six-month period, net income for the rotating electrical segment was $8.9 million compared to $5.3 million for the prior year period. Operating income for the rotating electrical segment almost doubled to $20.2 million for the fiscal 2013 six-month period compared with $10.3 million a year ago. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, EBITDA for the company’s rotating electrical segment was $21.8 million compared with $15.4 million for the same period a year earlier.

Consolidated gross profit for the fiscal 2013 six months was $28.8 million compared with $22.0 million for the same period a year ago. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the same period was 14.4 percent compared with 12.4 percent in the same quarter a year ago.

“Results for the quarter and six months reflect continued progress in our transition of the company’s undercar segment, highlighted by exiting the third-party operated distribution center, significant cost reductions and the successful integration of accounting to the ERP system located at corporate headquarters in Torrance, California to enhance timely financial reporting moving forward,” said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts.

“Customer service and product quality remain the cornerstone of our organization, and we are gratified by the extraordinary commitment and contributions of our employees,” Joffe emphasized.