KENOSHA, Wis. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Oct. 22, 2015 - Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced operating results for the third quarter of 2015.
“We believe our third quarter results continue to confirm Snap-on’s capabilities in serving serious professionals performing critical tasks in workplaces of consequence around the world,” said Nick Pinchuk, Snap-on chairman and chief executive officer. “These results, which include 7.3% organic sales growth and a 12.5% increase in diluted earnings per share, demonstrate continued progress along our defined runways for coherent growth while overcoming headwinds in certain end markets and geographies. The 130 basis point improvement in operating margin before financial services also reflects contributions from our Snap-on Value Creation Processes, which drive ongoing improvements in safety, quality, customer connection, innovation and rapid continuous improvement. As further evidence of our success in connecting with customers and translating that insight into winning innovation, new products again aided our growth in the quarter and we were honored to have several of them recognized by both MOTOR Magazine and Professional Tool & Equipment News with multiple awards. Finally, these results and achievements reflect significant effort and dedication across the organization and I thank our franchisees and associates worldwide for their extraordinary contributions and commitment.”
Commercial & Industrial Group segment sales of $288.5 million in the quarter decreased $10.3 million, or 3.4%, from 2014 levels. Excluding $19.8 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation, organic sales increased $9.5 million, or 3.4%, as sales gains in the segment’s European-based hand tools business and its Asia/Pacific and power tools operations, were partially offset by lower sales to the military and to customers in the oil and gas sector.
Operating earnings of $41.3 million in the period, including $2.9 million of unfavorable foreign currency effects, increased $0.5 million from 2014 levels, and the operating margin (operating earnings as a percentage of segment sales) of 14.3% improved 60 basis points from 13.7% a year ago.
Snap-on Tools Group segment sales of $380.6 million in the quarter rose $25.6 million, or 7.2%, from 2014 levels. Excluding $12.1 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation, organic sales increased $37.7 million, or 11.0%, reflecting similar sales increases in both the company’s U.S. and international franchise operations.
Operating earnings of $56.3 million in the period, including $6.8 million of unfavorable foreign currency effects, increased $6.8 million from 2014 levels, and the operating margin of 14.8% improved 90 basis points from 13.9% a year ago.
Repair Systems & Information Group segment sales of $282.9 million in the quarter increased $11.7 million, or 4.3%, from 2014 levels. Excluding $11.7 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation and $2.1 million of acquisition-related sales, organic sales increased $21.3 million, or 8.2%, reflecting increased sales to OEM dealerships, higher sales of undercar equipment, and gains in sales of diagnostic and repair information products to independent repair shop owners and managers.
Operating earnings of $69.7 million in the period, including $2.2 million of unfavorable foreign currency effects, increased $6.4 million from 2014 levels, and the operating margin of 24.6% improved 130 basis points from 23.3% a year ago.
Financial Services operating earnings of $43.5 million on revenue of $61.1 million in the quarter compared to operating earnings of $37.7 million on revenue of $53.6 million a year ago.
Corporate expenses of $23.7 million in the quarter increased $0.7 million from $23.0 million last year.
Snap-on expects to make continued progress along its defined runways for coherent growth, including enhancing the franchise network, expanding in the vehicle repair garage, extending to critical industries and building in emerging markets. In pursuit of these initiatives, Snap-on anticipates that capital expenditures in 2015 will be in a range of $80 million to $85 million, of which $64.3 million was incurred through the end of the third quarter. Snap-on continues to expect that its full year 2015 effective income tax rate will be at or below its 2014 full year rate.
Conference Call and Webcast on October 22, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
A discussion of this release will be webcast on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, and a replay will be available for at least 10 days following the call. To access the webcast, visit http://www.snapon.com/sna and click on the link to the webcast. The slide presentation accompanying the call can be accessed under the Downloads tab in the webcast viewer, as well as on the Snap-on website under the tabs Investor Information / Investor Events / Company Presentations.
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education. Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products. Products and services are sold through the company’s franchisee, company-direct, distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $3.3 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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