Dresser-Rand Reports Fourth Quarter and 2014 Results

HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dresser-Rand Group Inc. ("Dresser-Rand" or the "Company") (NYSE: DRC), a global supplier of rotating equipment and aftermarket parts and services, reported net income of $46.2 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2014, which compares with net income of $32.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2013.  Net income was $122.7 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, for 2014. This compares with net income of $168.4 million, or $2.19 per diluted share, for 2013.

According to Vincent R. Volpe Jr, President and CEO of Dresser-Rand, "Given the present environment in our end markets, the planned merger of the Company with Siemens, and the overall financial results for the fourth quarter 2014, three critical concepts merit emphasis and provide proper perspective:

In summary, while current market conditions may generate discomfort in the industry, we believe the Company is structurally well placed with its flexible manufacturing model to implement an efficient and a relatively non-disruptive restructuring plan.  Based on our experience and plans, we believe that these actions together with our resilient aftermarket will generate increased profits throughout the cycle."

Discussion:

Despite these challenges, the operating performance of the Company was otherwise strong as on-time delivery of new equipment and parts continued to improve well into the mid and upper 90% range. At the same time, delivery cycle times accelerated and the Company's fixed capacity costs were well managed.  The Company also generated strong operating cash flow of approximately $255 million. Importantly, the Company's commitment to safety resulted in continued world class safety performance in 2014.  

The Net Income and EPS impact of items a. through d. amount to approximately $71 million and $0.92 per diluted share, respectively. Adjusting our actual fourth quarter 2014 results by this amount would yield approximately $1.52 per diluted share and this combined with a favorable effective tax rate of approximately 23%, would put the result generally in line with the present view expressed by the sell side analysts who follow our stock.

Looking forward, the Company has modified its view of new units bookings, particularly as they pertain to the upstream investment activities of its key clients. On this basis, the Company has announced a planned reduction in workforce of approximately 8%, which covers its world-wide operations, and associated overhead costs from the different support disciplines. It is important to note that the restructuring, which will commence within the next several weeks' time, is in response to the expected activity levels present in the marketplace and not a result or in anticipation of the upcoming combination with the Siemens Compressor business. These restructuring measures will address the short-term issues, whilst positioning the Company well through the cycle.

The overall impact of the program, which contains severance as well as non-cash charges associated with the restructuring or disposal of certain assets is expected to be approximately $50 million in 2015. The robust flexible manufacturing footprint is expected to allow for approximately 60% to 70% of the savings to actually be realized in 2015 in the form of reduced fixed costs and higher shop absorption rates.

For further details on Dresser-Rand's 2014 financial results refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

About Dresser-Rand

Dresser-Rand is among the largest suppliers of rotating equipment solutions to the worldwide oil, gas, petrochemical, and process industries.  The Company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Norway, and India, and maintains a network of 51 service and support centers (including 7 engineering and R&D centers) covering more than 150 countries.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future bookings, revenues, or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans, or intentions relating to acquisitions, business trends, executive compensation, and other information that is not historical information.  The words "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "intends", "appears", "outlook," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements.  Although the Company believes that such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous factors, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected.  These factors, risks, and uncertainties include, among others, the following: economic or industry downturns; the variability of bookings due to volatile market conditions, subjectivity clients exercise in placing orders, and timing of large orders; volatility and disruption of the credit markets; its inability to generate cash and access capital on reasonable terms and conditions; its inability to implement its business strategy; its ability to comply with local content requirements; delivery delays by third party suppliers; cost overruns and fixed-price contracts; its ability to implement potential tax strategies; competition in its markets; failure to complete or achieve the expected benefits from any acquisitions, joint ventures or strategic investments; economic, political, currency and other risks associated with international sales and operations; fluctuations in currencies and volatility in exchange rates; loss of senior management; environmental compliance costs and liabilities; failure to maintain safety performance acceptable to its clients; failure to negotiate new collective bargaining agreements; a failure or breach of our information system security; unexpected product claims and regulations; infringement on its intellectual property or infringement on others' intellectual property; its pension expenses and funding requirements; difficulty in implementing an information management system; and the Company's brand name may be confused with others.  These and other risks are discussed in detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.  Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements.  The Company can give no assurances that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them does, what impact they will have on results of operations and financial condition.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by applicable law.  For information about Dresser-Rand, go to its website at www.dresser-rand.com. 

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SOURCE Dresser-Rand Group Inc.

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