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      Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Fiscal 2020 Third Quarter Results

      Company taking aggressive action to control costs, enhance liquidity, and advance its strategic priorities

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      May 07, 2020, 07:00 ET

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      MILWAUKEE, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), a recognized global leader in providing power to get work done, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2020, ended March 29, 2020. 

      Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Highlights:

      • Net sales of $474 million declined $107 million, or 18%, from the prior year, as pandemic-related actions customers took late in the quarter compounded anticipated short-term impacts in certain business areas.
      • Gross profit margin of 13.4% (GAAP) and adjusted gross profit margin of 15.2% decreased from gross profit margin of 16.7% (GAAP) and adjusted gross profit margin of 17.4%, respectively, last year.
      • GAAP net loss was $145 million, or $3.47 per share, compared with net income of $8.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 included non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $67 million related to a recent review of end markets inclusive of effects related to COVID-19. The company also recorded a $70 million non-cash valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.
      • Adjusted net loss was $10.8 million, or $0.26 per share, compared to net income of $14.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the prior year.
      • The company withdrew its full-year fiscal 2020 guidance on March 31, 2020, due to the uncertainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

      "As we work through these uncertain times, I want to acknowledge the exemplary efforts of our entire team to ensure the health and safety of our communities, customers, business partners and ourselves," said Briggs & Stratton Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Todd J. Teske.  "I could not be prouder of our employees' dedication and responsiveness to our customers' needs as we face these challenging times head on."

      Teske continued, "Our third quarter performance reflects the unexpected and rapid impact this pandemic has had across the global economy. Our OEM customers and channel partners quickly decreased business activity in the latter half of March to protect workers and public health and safety, which impacted our anticipated shipments. Combined with actions we are taking as part of our repositioning plan, we are aggressively working to reduce costs, better manage working capital, and prioritize cash generation. These actions resulted in the reduction of inventories by $85 million during the quarter.  Lastly, we recently amended our credit agreement to enhance our liquidity to better navigate the economic impact of the pandemic as we continue our work to secure long-term capital for the business."

      Teske concluded, "We remain focused on our strategic priorities, including the consolidation of our residential engine production from two facilities to one which will generate up to $14 million in savings, and the commercialization of our Vanguard commercial battery system. We recognized $5 million in cost savings during the quarter from our Business Optimization Program and improved operating efficiencies.  We are also focused on the strategic repositioning plan we announced in early March, which builds on our foundation as a clear leader in power application. We also must continue to address our financial position and liquidity. We will continue to assess business conditions and move forward with these strategic goals in mind."

      Conference Call Information:

      The company will host a conference call today, May 7, 2020, at 10:00 AM (ET) to review its third quarter financial results. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's corporate website: http://investors.basco.com.

      Also available is a dial-in number to access the call real-time. To join, dial (877) 233-9136 and enter Conference ID 4887033. A replay will be offered beginning approximately two hours after the call ends and will be available for one week. Dial (855) 859-2056 and enter the Conference ID to access the replay.

      Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

      This release refers to non-GAAP financial measures including "adjusted gross profit", "adjusted engineering, selling, general, and administrative expenses", "adjusted segment income (loss)", "adjusted net income (loss)", and "adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share." Refer to the accompanying financial schedules for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to certain GAAP financial measures.

      Safe Harbor Statement:

      This release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "intend", "plan", "project", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the company's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that include, among other things, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's business, financial position, results of operations and liquidity including its ability to continue as a going concern and its ability to access additional funding sources; the ability to successfully forecast demand for its products; changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the effects of weather on the purchasing patterns of consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); actions of engine manufacturers and OEMs with whom the company competes; changes in laws and regulations, including U.S. tax reform, changes in tax rates, laws and regulations as well as related guidance; imposition of new, or changes in existing, duties, tariffs and trade agreements; changes in customer and OEM demand; changes in prices of raw materials and parts that the company purchases; changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions (including effects from the U.K.'s decision to exit the European Union); the ability to bring new productive capacity on line efficiently and with good quality; outcomes of legal proceedings and claims; the ability to realize anticipated savings from the business optimization program and restructuring actions; and other factors disclosed from time to time in the company's SEC filings or otherwise, including the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

      About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:

      Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Ferris®, Vanguard®, Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco®, and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional information, please visit www.basco.com and www.briggsandstratton.com.

      BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

      Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Periods Ended March

      (In Thousands, except per share data)





       Three Months Ended March 


       Nine Months Ended March 



      FY2020


      FY2019


      FY2020


      FY2019

      NET SALES


      $ 473,535


      $580,196


      $1,225,195


      $1,364,655

      COST OF GOODS SOLD


      410,071


      483,209


      1,050,460


      1,131,422

      Gross Profit 


      63,464


      96,987


      174,735


      233,233










      ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL









      AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES


      74,897


      79,521


      232,758


      267,553

      GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT


      67,480


      -


      67,480


      -

      EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES


      (2,746)


      (205)


      (537)


      5,786

      Loss from Operations


      (81,659)


      17,261


      (126,040)


      (28,534)










      INTEREST EXPENSE


      (9,521)


      (9,088)


      (25,390)


      (21,731)

      OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)


      (1,773)


      953


      (2,904)


      391

      Loss before Income Taxes


      (92,953)


      9,126


      (154,334)


      (49,874)










      PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR INCOME TAXES


      51,653


      1,121


      39,253


      (14,331)

      Net Loss


      $(144,606)


      $    8,005


      $  (193,587)


      $    (35,543)










      EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE









      Basic  


      $      (3.47)


      $      0.19


      $        (4.65)


      $        (0.86)

      Diluted


      $      (3.47)


      $      0.19


      $        (4.65)


      $        (0.86)










      WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING









      Basic  


      41,726


      41,527


      41,685


      41,691

      Diluted


      41,726


      41,527


      41,685


      41,691

      Supplemental International Sales Information

      (In Thousands)




       Three Months Ended March 


       Nine Months Ended March 



      FY2020


      FY2019


      FY2020


      FY2019

      International sales based on product shipment destination


      $138,771


      $142,817


      $385,406


      $379,468

      BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

      Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the End of March

      (In Thousands)






      CURRENT ASSETS:

      FY2020


      FY2019

      Cash and Cash Equivalents

      $              44,413


      $              23,863

      Accounts Receivable, Net

      236,341


      253,536

      Inventories

      526,514


      525,210

      Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

      36,381


      34,682

      Total Current Assets

      843,649


      837,291





      OTHER ASSETS:




      Goodwill

      100,360


      169,693

      Investments

      30,554


      46,937

      Other Intangible Assets, Net

      95,064


      97,465

      Deferred Income Tax Asset

      4,364


      31,031

      Other Long-Term Assets, Net

      21,149


      20,365

      Right of Use Asset

      103,924


      -

      Total Other Assets

      355,415


      365,491









      PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:




      At Cost

      1,238,822


      1,208,747

      Less - Accumulated Depreciation

      848,488


      795,467

      Plant and Equipment, Net

      390,334


      413,280


      $         1,589,398


      $         1,616,062









      CURRENT LIABILITIES:




      Accounts Payable

      $            192,114


      $            272,125

      Short-Term Debt (1)

      597,473


      211,545

      Accrued Liabilities

      128,987


      143,432

      Short-Term Lease Obligations

      11,710


      -

      Total Current Liabilities

      930,284


      627,102





      OTHER LIABILITIES:




      Accrued Pension Cost

      209,318


      179,487

      Accrued Employee Benefits

      21,110


      20,122

      Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation

      22,035


      25,294

      Other Long-Term Liabilities

      77,244


      61,050

      Long-Term Lease Obligations

      90,067


      -

      Long-Term Debt

      -


      195,464

      Total Other Liabilities

      419,774


      481,417





      SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:




      Common Stock

      579


      579

      Additional Paid-In Capital

      72,341


      77,523

      Retained Earnings

      796,426


      1,018,265

      Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

      (305,891)


      (255,021)

      Treasury Stock, at Cost

      (324,115)


      (333,803)

      Total Shareholders' Investment

      239,340


      507,543


      $         1,589,398


      $         1,616,062



      (1)

      As a result of the revolving credit agreement ("ABL Facility") amendment entered into on April 27, 2020, the Company classifies its outstanding borrowings under the ABL facility as a short term liability, in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, due to the requirement to directly apply cash deposits to repay outstanding loans

      BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

      (In Thousands)



      Nine Months Ended March





      CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      FY2020


      FY2019

      Net Loss

      $               (193,587)


      $                 (35,543)

      Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:




      Depreciation and Amortization

      54,819


      47,385

      Stock Compensation Expense

      4,468


      5,496

      Goodwill and Tradename Impairment

      67,480


      -

      Pension Settlement Expense

      -


      -

      Loss on Disposition of Plant and Equipment

      1,412


      66

      Provision for Deferred Income Taxes

      36,294


      (19,247)

      Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates 

      (3,302)


      (8,403)

      Dividends Received from Unconsolidated Affiliates 

      10,376


      10,510

      Loss on Disposition of Unconsolidated Affiliates

      1,000


      -

      Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:




      Accounts Receivable

      (41,447)


      (70,876)

      Inventories

      (26,843)


      (113,407)

      Other Current Assets

      (3,301)


      (856)

      Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes

      (75,314)


      77,905

      Other, Net

      (1,633)


      2,079

         Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

      (169,578)


      (104,891)





      CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:




      Capital Expenditures

      (43,066)


      (46,379)

      Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment

      2,680


      31

      Cash Paid for Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired

      -


      (8,865)

         Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

      (40,386)


      (55,213)





      CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:




      Net Borrowings on Revolver

      241,684


      163,509

      Debt Issuance Costs

      (6,161)


      -

      Treasury Stock Purchases

      -


      (11,937)

      Repayments of Long Term Debt

      -


      (5,424)

      Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits

      -


      1,823

      Payments Related to Shares Withheld for Taxes for Stock Compensation

      (55)


      (257)

      Cash Dividends Paid

      (10,136)


      (11,891)

         Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

      225,332


      135,823





      EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES

      (570)


      (239)

      NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

      14,798


      (24,520)

      CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, Beginning 1

      30,342


      49,218

      CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, Ending 2

      $                   45,140


      $                   24,698



      1

      Included within Beginning Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash is approximately $0.8 million and $4.3 of restricted cash as of June 30, 2019 and July 1, 2018, respectively.

      2

      Included within Ending Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash is approximately $0.7 million and $0.8 million of restricted cash as of March 29, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively. 

      SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION


      Engines Segment:




       Three Months Ended March 


       Nine Months Ended March 

      (In Thousands)


      FY2020


      FY2019


      FY2020


      FY2019

           Net Sales


      $269,619


      $336,243


      $  622,163


      $727,351










           Gross Profit as Reported


      $  45,418


      $  72,529


      $    97,753


      $144,272

      Engine Manufacturing Consolidation Project


      6,184


      -


      18,136


      -

      Business Optimization


      -


      623


      223


      1,712

           Adjusted Gross Profit


      $  51,602


      $  73,152


      $  116,112


      $145,984










           Gross Profit % as Reported


      16.8%


      21.6%


      15.7%


      19.8%

           Adjusted Gross Profit %


      19.1%


      21.8%


      18.7%


      20.1%










           Segment Income (Loss) as Reported


      $ (59,161)


      $  22,833


      $(101,312)


      $ (16,579)

      Engine Manufacturing Consolidation Project


      6,184


      -


      18,136


      -

      Business Optimization


      3,281


      5,211


      5,766


      27,083

      Goodwill Impairment


      55,463


      -


      55,463


      -

      Business Realignment


      944


      -


      944


      -

           Adjusted Segment Income (Loss)


      $    6,711


      $  28,044


      $  (21,003)


      $  10,504










           Segment Income (Loss) % as Reported


      -21.9%


      6.8%


      -16.3%


      -2.3%

           Adjusted Segment Income (Loss) %


      2.5%


      8.3%


      -3.4%


      1.4%


      Third Quarter Highlights

      • Engine sales unit volumes decreased by approximately 538,000 engines, or 26%, on lower shipments of residential engines. The majority of this decrease was anticipated due to timing of shipments based on the company's belief that channel partners would order sequentially later compared to last year. Shipments also declined due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic causing several customers to close down or reduce production operations in the latter half of March.
      • Net sales of $270 million declined 20% from a year ago, including an estimated negative impact of $10 million from the COVID-19 pandemic which reduced segment sales by three percentage points. The company estimates that COVID-19 reduced adjusted segment income of $6.7 million by approximately $4 million.
      • GAAP gross profit percentage compared to last year decreased 480 basis points and adjusted gross profit margin decreased 270 basis points, predominantly on lower production volumes, and unfavorable foreign exchange. The decrease in margins was partially offset by business optimization program savings and manufacturing efficiency improvements of nearly $6 million.
      • Segment results include a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $55 million, reflecting current market conditions, including the uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
      • Results also include: $10.4 million in charges consisting of: $6.2 million for the consolidation of the company's residential engine manufacturing facilities; $3.3 million in business optimization charges; and a $0.9 million charge related to the company's strategic repositioning plan.
      • GAAP engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses (ESG&A) declined by $3.3 million. Adjusted ESG&A decreased $0.4 million. 

      Products Segment:












       Three Months Ended March 


       Nine Months Ended March 

      (In Thousands)


      FY2020


      FY2019


      FY2020


      FY2019

           Net Sales


      $229,368


      $271,209


      $  666,993


      $698,879










           Gross Profit as Reported


      $  17,789


      $  24,348


      $    77,786


      $  89,402

      Business Optimization


      489


      3,267


      1,579


      6,978

      Litigation Settlement


      1,700


      -


      1,700


      -

           Adjusted Gross Profit


      $  19,978


      $  27,615


      $    81,065


      $  96,380










           Gross Profit % as Reported


      7.8%


      9.0%


      11.7%


      12.8%

           Adjusted Gross Profit %


      8.7%


      10.2%


      12.2%


      13.8%










           Segment Income (Loss) as Reported


      $ (22,755)


      $   (5,682)


      $  (23,924)


      $ (11,513)

      Business Optimization


      489


      4,407


      2,053


      13,207

      Goodwill Impairment


      12,017


      -


      12,017


      -

      Litigation Settlement


      1,700


      -


      1,700


      2,000

      Business Realignment


      305




      305



      Retailer Bankruptcy Bad Debt Expense


      -


      -


      -


      4,132

      Acquisition Related Charges


      -


      287


      -


      523

           Adjusted Segment Income 


      $   (8,244)


      $      (988)


      $    (7,849)


      $    8,349










           Segment Income % as Reported


      -9.9%


      -2.1%


      -3.6%


      -1.6%

           Adjusted Segment Income %


      -3.6%


      -0.4%


      -1.2%


      1.2%

      Third Quarter Highlights

      • Net sales decreased by $42 million, or 15%, on lower shipments of turf and job site products as well as lower sales of portable generators. The company estimates that the COVID-19 pandemic reduced segment sales by approximately $30 million. The impact of the pandemic on segment income is estimated at approximately $7 million.
      • Gross profit percentage on a GAAP basis decreased by 120 basis points from a year ago. The adjusted gross profit percentage decreased 150 basis points, principally related to unfavorable sales mix, including the impact of COVID-19, which predominantly impacted turf product sales through the company's independent dealer channel, higher material costs and unfavorable foreign exchange. Offsetting the decrease in adjusted margin were improved manufacturing efficiencies and business optimization program savings of nearly $5 million.
      • Segment results include a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $12 million, related to the job site business.
      • Results also include: $0.5 million in business optimization charges; a $1.7 million charge for litigation settlement, and a $0.3 million charge related to the company's strategic repositioning plan.
      • GAAP ESG&A expense decreased $1.3 million from a year ago. Adjusted ESG&A expense of $28.6 million declined $0.2 million from a year ago.

      Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      Briggs & Stratton Corporation prepares its financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). When a company discloses material information containing non-GAAP financial measures, SEC regulations require that the disclosure include a presentation of the most directly comparable GAAP measure and a reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Management's inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures in this release is intended to supplement, not replace, the presentation of the financial results in accordance with GAAP. Briggs & Stratton Corporation management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the company's business trends and to understand the company's performance. In addition, management may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as a guide in the company's forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning process. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. The following tables are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures:

      BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

      Adjusted Segment Information for the Three Month Periods Ended March

      (In Thousands, except per share data)




       Three Months Ended March 



        FY2020
      Reported


      Adjustments1


       FY2020
      Adjusted


        FY2019
      Reported


      Adjustments


        FY2019
      Adjusted








      Gross Profit













      Engines


      $         45,418


      $           6,184


      $         51,602


      $         72,529


      $         623


      $         73,151

      Products


      17,789


      2,189


      19,978


      24,348


      3,267


      27,615

      Inter-Segment Eliminations


      257


      -


      257


      110


      -


      110

      Total


      $         63,464


      $           8,373


      $         71,837


      $         96,987


      $      3,890


      $       100,876














      Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses













      Engines


      $         45,983


      $              907


      $         45,076


      $         49,287


      $      3,835


      $         45,452

      Products


      28,914


      305


      28,609


      30,234


      1,428


      28,806

      Total


      $         74,897


      $           1,212


      $         73,685


      $         79,521


      $      5,263


      $         74,258














      Goodwill Impairment













      Engines


      $         55,463


      $         55,463


      $                   -


      $                 -


      $              -


      $                   -

      Products


      $         12,017


      12,017


      -


      -


      -


      -

      Total


      $         67,480


      $         67,480


      $                   -


      $                 -


      $              -


      $                 -














      Equity in Earnings of
      Unconsolidated Affiliates













      Engines


      $          (3,133)


      $           3,318


      $              185


      $             (408)


      $         753


      $              345

      Products


      387


      -


      387


      203


      -


      203

      Total


      $          (2,746)


      $           3,318


      $              572


      $             (205)


      $         753


      $              548














      Segment Income (Loss)













      Engines


      $        (59,161)


      $         65,872


      $           6,711


      $         22,833


      $      5,211


      $         28,044

      Products


      (22,755)


      14,511


      (8,244)


      (5,682)


      4,694


      (988)

      Inter-Segment Eliminations


      257


      -


      257


      110


      -


      110

      Total


      $        (81,659)


      $         80,383


      $          (1,276)


      $         17,261


      $      9,905


      $         27,166














      Interest Expense


      $          (9,521)


      $                  -


      $          (9,521)


      $          (9,088)


      $           15


      $          (9,073)

      Other Income (Expense)


      $          (1,773)


      $                20


      $          (1,753)


      $              953


      $              -


      $              953














      Income (Loss) before Income Taxes


      (92,953)


      80,403


      (12,550)


      9,126


      9,920


      19,046

      Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes


      51,653


      (53,360)


      (1,707)


      1,121


      3,288


      4,409

      Net Income  (Loss)


      $      (144,606)


      $       133,763


      $        (10,843)


      $           8,005


      $      6,632


      $         14,637














      Earnings (Loss) Per Share













      Basic  


      $            (3.47)


      $             3.21


      $            (0.26)


      $             0.19


      $        0.15


      $             0.34

      Diluted


      (3.47)


      3.21


      (0.26)


      0.19


      0.15


      0.34



      1

      For the third quarter of fiscal 2020, engine manufacturing consolidation charges include $4.0 million ($1.0 million after tax) of cash charges and $2.2 million ($0.6 million after tax) of non-cash charges related to the closure of the engine plant in Murray, Kentucky. Business optimization expenses include $2.8 million ($0.7 million after tax) of cash charges and $0.9 million ($0.2 million after tax) to the warehouse optimization program and the plan to onshore Commercial engine production. Goodwill Impairment charges include $67.5 million ($67.5 million after tax) of non-cash impairment charges related to the impairment of Job Site and Engines goodwill.  Gross profit includes $1.7 million ($0.4 million after tax) related to the settlement of a product liability matter. ESG&A includes $1.3 million ($0.3 million after tax) related to business realignment. Tax expense includes a $70.3. million charge to record a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets and a $7.5 million benefit as a result of the Coronavirus Aid and Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

      BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

      Adjusted Segment Information for the Nine Month Periods Ended March

      (In Thousands, except per share data)





       Nine Months Ended March 




      FY2020
      Reported


      Adjustments1


      FY2020
      Adjusted


      FY2019
      Reported


      Adjustments


      FY2019
      Adjusted










      Gross Profit














      Engines


      $         97,753


      $         18,359


      $       116,112


      $       144,272


      $      1,712


      $       145,984


      Products


      77,786


      3,279


      81,065


      89,402


      6,978


      96,380


      Inter-Segment Eliminations


      (804)


      -


      (804)


      (441)


      -


      (441)


      Total


      $       174,735


      $         21,638


      $       196,373


      $       233,233


      $      8,690


      $       241,923
















      Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses














      Engines


      $       141,498


      $           2,648


      $       138,850


      $       163,997


      $    22,754


      $       141,243


      Products


      91,260


      779


      90,481


      103,556


      12,884


      90,672


      Total


      $       232,758


      $           3,427


      $       229,331


      $       267,552


      $    35,638


      $       231,915
















      Goodwill Impairment














      Engines


      $         55,463


      $         55,463


      $                   -


      $                 -


      $              -


      $                   -


      Products


      $         12,017


      12,017


      -


      -


      -


      -


      Total


      $         67,480


      $         67,480


      $                   -


      $                 -


      $              -


      $                 -
















      Equity in Earnings of
      Unconsolidated Affiliates














      Engines


      $          (2,104)


      $           3,839


      $           1,735


      $           3,146


      $      2,617


      $           5,763


      Products


      1,567


      -


      1,567


      2,640


      -


      2,640


      Total


      $             (537)


      $           3,839


      $           3,302


      $           5,786


      $      2,617


      $           8,403
















      Segment Income (Loss)














      Engines


      $      (101,312)


      $         80,309


      $        (21,003)


      $        (16,579)


      $    27,083


      $         10,504


      Products


      (23,924)


      16,075


      (7,849)


      (11,513)


      19,862


      8,349


      Inter-Segment Eliminations


      (804)


      -


      (804)


      (441)


      -


      (441)


      Total


      $      (126,040)


      $         96,384


      $        (29,656)


      $        (28,533)


      $    46,945


      $         18,411
















      Interest Expense


      $        (25,390)


      $                   -


      $        (25,390)


      $        (21,731)


      $         263


      $        (21,468)


      Other Income (Expense)


      $          (2,904)


      $                20


      $          (2,884)


      $              391


      $              -


      $              391
















      Income (Loss) before Income Taxes


      (154,334)


      96,404


      (57,930)


      (49,874)


      47,208


      (2,666)


      Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes


      39,253


      (50,581)


      (11,328)


      (14,331)


      9,602


      (4,729)


      Net Income (Loss)


      $      (193,587)


      $       146,985


      $        (46,602)


      $        (35,543)


      $    37,606


      $           2,063
















      Earnings (Loss) Per Share














      Basic  


      $            (4.65)


      $             3.53


      $            (1.12)


      $            (0.86)


      $        0.90


      $             0.04


      Diluted


      (4.65)


      3.53


      (1.12)


      (0.86)


      0.90


      0.04



      1

      For the nine months ended March 29, 2020, engine manufacturing consolidation charges include $9.0 million ($5.2 million after tax) of cash charges and $9.1 million ($5.3 million after tax) of non-cash charges related to the closure of the engine plant in Murray, Kentucky. Business optimization expenses include $5.6 million ($3.2 million after tax) of cash charges and $2.2 million ($1.3 after tax) to the warehouse optimization program and the plan to onshore Commercial engine production. Goodwill Impairment charges include $67.5 million ($67.5 million after tax) of non-cash impairment charges related to the impairment of Job Site and Engines goodwill. Gross profit includes $1.7 million ($1.0 million after tax) related to the settlement of a product liability matter.  ESG&A includes $1.3 million ($0.8 million after tax) related to business realignment. Tax expense includes a $70.3 million charge to record a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets and a $7.5 million benefit as a result of the Coronavirus Aid and Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

      SOURCE Briggs & Stratton Corporation

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