Callaway Golf Company Announces Significant Improvements In 2014 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results; Callaway's Turnaround And Momentum Continue; Callaway Provides 2015 Guidance

January 29, 2015 at 4:15 PM EST
- 2014 full year sales increased 5% to $887 million, compared to $843 million in 2013; income from operations increased to $31 million, compared to a loss of ($11) million in 2013; earnings per share increased to $0.20, compared to a loss per share of ($0.31) in 2013.
- 2014 fourth quarter sales increased 6% to $135 million, compared to $127 million in 2013; loss from operations improved to ($39) million compared to ($45) million in 2013; loss per share improved to a loss of ($0.54) compared to a loss of ($0.65) in 2013.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced its 2014 full year and fourth quarter financial results.  For the full year, despite challenging conditions that beset the golf industry for much of 2014, including unfavorable weather and changes in foreign currency exchange rates, Callaway returned to profitability for the first time since 2008.

Callaway reported full year sales growth of 5% for 2014 driven by growth in most major product categories (woods +8%; irons +12%; golf balls +4%; and accessories and other +2%) and growth in all geographic segments (United States +5%; Japan +3%; Europe +11%; Rest of Asia +7%; and Other foreign countries +1%).  Additionally, income from operations improved significantly to $31 million compared to a loss of ($11) million in 2013 and fully diluted earnings per share increased to $0.20 compared to a loss of ($0.31) in 2013. This positive turnaround was driven by the increase in sales, improvements in gross margins of 310 basis points, and flat operating expenses, all of which more than offset an approximately $6 million increase in other expense due to a decrease in foreign currency contract gains. The 2014 results also benefitted from a $17 million decrease in pre-tax charges related to the cost reduction initiatives that were completed in 2013. 

For the fourth quarter, 2014 sales were $135 million, an increase of 6% compared to last year due primarily to increased sales of woods (+21%), irons (+27%) and golf balls (+3%).  The increase in woods and irons was led by a strategic change in product launch timing resulting in the fourth quarter release of the Big Bertha 815 family of woods and Big Bertha Beta Irons and Hybrids compared to no similar product launches in 2013. Although the Company generally reports a loss during the fourth quarter due to the seasonality of its business, this increase in sales, together with a 440 basis point improvement in gross margins, allowed the Company to reduce its net loss per share to ($0.54) compared to a net loss per share of ($0.65) last year.  The 2014 results also benefitted from a $6 million decrease in pre-tax charges related to the cost reduction initiatives that were completed in 2013.

GAAP RESULTS

For the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company reported the following results, as compared to the same period in 2013:

Dollars in millions except per share amounts

 

2014

% of Sales

 

2013

% of Sales

Improvement/ (Decline)

Net Sales

$135

-

$127

-

$8

Gross Profit

$37

27%

$29

23%

$8

Operating Expenses

$76

57%

$75

59%

($1)

Operating Income/(Loss)

($39)

(29%)

($45)

(36%)

$6

Other Income/(Expense)

-

-

($3)

(3%)

$3

Net Income/(Loss)

($42)

(31%)

($49)

(39%)

$7

Earnings/(Loss) per share (Diluted)

($0.54)

-

($0.65)

-

$0.11

For the full year of 2014, the Company reported the following results, as compared to the same period in 2013:

Dollars in millions except per share amounts

 

2014

% of Sales

 

2013

% of Sales

Improvement/ (Decline)

Net Sales

$887

-

$843

-

$44

Gross Profit

$358

40%

$315

37%

$43

Operating Expenses

$327

37%

$326

39%

($1)

Operating Income/(Loss)

$31

4%

($11)

(1%)

$42

Other Income/(Expense)

($9)

(1%)

($3)

-

($6)

Net Income/(Loss)

$16

2%

($19)

(2%)

$35

Earnings/(Loss) per share (Diluted)

$0.20

-

($0.31)

-

$0.51

"We are pleased with our results for 2014," commented Chip Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company. "Notwithstanding challenging market conditions for the golf industry as a whole, we were able to grow sales, increase our market share and return to profitability for the first time since 2008 - a significant milestone for us in our turnaround.  Our return to profitability has clearly benefitted from the many actions we have taken during the last few years to improve our operating efficiencies, as evidenced in part by our 300+ basis point improvement in gross margins in 2014. Also, our continued emphasis on cost management has allowed us to increase our investments in tour and marketing and still hold our operating expenses essentially flat with 2013. All in all, we are pleased with how our turnaround has progressed thus far."    

"Looking forward, while the recent weakening of foreign currencies will adversely impact our 2015 GAAP results, we expect our underlying operational performance to continue to improve in 2015," continued Mr. Brewer.  "Given the strength of our product line for 2015, which was well received at the recent PGA show in Orlando, and anticipated additional improvements in our operations, we expect for 2015 on a constant currency basis not only sales growth and market share gains, but also further improvements in gross margins and profitability. Golf is a momentum business and fortunately momentum is now on our side." 

Business Outlook for 2015

Given the significant effects that the recent weakening of foreign currencies will have on the Company's GAAP results in 2015, the Company has provided guidance on both a GAAP and constant currency basis. The GAAP guidance is generally based upon a blend of current foreign currency exchange rates and the exchange rates at which the Company entered into hedge transactions. The Company's hedging program will mitigate but not eliminate the effects of future foreign currency rate changes and therefore any such future changes will affect the Company's GAAP guidance. The Company provided the following estimated full year results for 2015:

 

2015 GAAP Estimate

2015 Constant Currency Estimate

2014 Actual

 

Net Sales

$855 - $880 million

$895 - $920 million

$887 million

The Company estimates that its 2015 net sales will decline 1% - 4% due to significant changes in foreign currency rates compared to 2014.  On a constant currency basis, net sales are estimated to increase by approximately 1% - 4%.  This growth is being driven by an estimated 5% - 6% growth in the Company's core channel business, partially offset by a change in product launch timing and a reduction in closeout sales compared to 2014. 

 

2015 GAAP Estimate

 

 

 

2015 Constant Currency Estimate

2014 Actual

Gross Margins

40.0%

42.5%

40.4%

The Company estimates that its 2015 gross margins as a percent of sales will be about the same as in 2014.  On a constant currency basis, the Company estimates that gross margins will improve by 210 basis points as compared to 2014. This improvement is expected to result from continued supply chain improvements and a more favorable sales mix.

 

2015 GAAP Estimate

2015 Constant Currency Estimate

 

 

 

2014 Actual

Operating Expenses

$335 million

$345 million

$327 million

The Company estimates that 2015 operating expenses will increase by 2% on a GAAP basis and by 6% on a constant currency basis.  This anticipated increase, on a currency neutral basis, is primarily due to planned additional investment in marketing and tour as well as other normal annual cost increases, partially offset by the Company's continued focus on cost management. 

 

2015 GAAP Estimate

2015 Constant Currency Estimate

2014 Actual

 

Pre-tax income

($1) - $8 million

$29 - $38 million

$22 million

Due to the effects of changes in foreign currency rates, the Company estimates that its GAAP Pre-tax income will decrease despite anticipated improvement in operational performance. On a constant currency basis, the Company estimates that its pre-tax income will increase by 32% - 73% as compared to 2014.  The Company estimates that its 2015 income tax provision will be approximately $7 million on both a GAAP and constant currency basis. 

 

2015 GAAP Estimate

2015 Constant Currency Estimate

2014 Actual

 

 

 

Earnings/(Loss)

 Per Share

($0.09) - $0.01

$0.28 - $0.38

$0.20

The Company estimates that its fully diluted earnings/loss per share will decline significantly - solely as a result of adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates as compared to 2014.  On a constant currency basis, the Company estimates that its earnings per share would increase by 40% - 90% due to the strength of its 2015 product line and the many operational improvements implemented over the last couple of years.  The Company's 2015 earnings per share estimates assume a base of 79 million shares as compared to 78 million shares in 2014. 

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will be holding a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PST today to discuss the Company's financial results, outlook and business.  The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at www.callawaygolf.com.  To listen to the call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes before the call to register and for instructions on how to access the broadcast.  A replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the call ends, and will remain available through 9:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, February 5, 2015.  The replay may be accessed through the Internet at www.callawaygolf.com. 

Non-GAAP Information

The GAAP results contained in this press release and the financial statement schedules attached to this press release have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP").  To supplement the GAAP results, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information as follows:

Constant Currency Basis. The Company provided certain information regarding the Company's financial results or projected financial results on a "constant currency basis."  This information estimates the impact of changes in foreign currency rates on the translation of the Company's current or projected future period financial results as compared to the applicable comparable prior period.  This impact is derived by taking the current or projected local currency results and translating them into U.S. Dollars based upon the foreign currency exchange rates for the applicable comparable prior period. It does not include any other effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company's results or business. For additional information concerning the effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company's 2015 forecast, see attached schedules.

Excluded Items.  The Company presented certain of the Company's financial results excluding sales related to the Top-Flite and Ben Hogan brands or the products that were transitioned to a third party model, including apparel and footwear in certain regions. 

Adjusted EBITDA. The Company provided information about its results, excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses, and impairment charges ("Adjusted EBITDA").

2013 Non-GAAP Information.  Because the Company previously reported its 2013 results on a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis, the Company has included in the schedules to this release a reconciliation of such information for 2013.

The non-GAAP information presented in this release and related schedules should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information may also be inconsistent with the manner in which similar measures are derived or used by other companies.  Management uses such non-GAAP information for financial and operational decision-making purposes and as a means to evaluate period over period comparisons and in forecasting the Company's business going forward.  Management believes that the presentation of such non-GAAP information, when considered in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP information, provides additional useful comparative information for investors in their assessment of the underlying performance of the Company's business without regard to these items. The Company has provided reconciling information in the attached schedules.

Forward-Looking Statements:  Statements used in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, performance or prospects, including statements relating to the estimated 2015 sales, sales growth, gross margins, operating expenses, pre-tax income, and earnings/loss per share (or related share count), as well as the Company's recovery and future gross margins or profitability, the creation of shareholder value, future market share gains, market conditions, brand momentum, and improved operations or performance, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based upon current information and expectations.  Accurately estimating the forward-looking statements is based upon various risks and unknowns including delays, difficulties, or increased costs in implementing the Company's turnaround strategy; consumer acceptance of and demand for the Company's products; the level of promotional activity in the marketplace; unfavorable weather conditions, future consumer discretionary purchasing activity, which can be significantly adversely affected by unfavorable economic or market conditions; future retailer purchasing activity, which can be significantly negatively affected by adverse industry conditions and overall retail inventory levels; and future changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the degree of effectiveness of the Company's hedging programs. Actual results may differ materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of these risks and unknowns or other risks and uncertainties, including continued compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facility; delays, difficulties or increased costs in the supply of components needed to manufacture the Company's products or in manufacturing the Company's products; any rule changes or other actions taken by the USGA or other golf association that could have an adverse impact upon demand or supply of the Company's products; a decrease in participation levels in golf; and the effect of terrorist activity, armed conflict, natural disasters or pandemic diseases on the economy generally, on the level of demand for the Company's products or on the Company's ability to manage its supply and delivery logistics in such an environment.  For additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect these statements, the golf industry, and the Company's business, see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  The Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands worldwide. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com.

Contacts:

Brad Holiday
 

Patrick Burke
 

(760) 931-1771
2015 Foreign Exchange Impacts

Callaway Golf Company

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)
           
           
   

December 31,

  
   

2014

  

2013

  
           

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        
 

Cash and cash equivalents

$   37,635

  

$   36,793

  
 

Accounts receivable, net

109,848

  

92,203

  
 

Inventories

207,229

  

263,492

  
 

Other current assets

29,321

  

29,115

  
 

    Total current assets

384,033

  

421,603

  
           

Property, plant and equipment, net

58,093

  

71,341

  

Intangible assets, net

116,654

  

118,113

  

Other assets

66,031

  

52,806

  
 

    Total assets

$ 624,811

  

$ 663,863

  
           

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$ 123,251

  

$ 157,120

  
 

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

37,386

  

31,585

  
 

Asset-based credit facility

15,235

  

25,660

  
 

Accrued warranty expense

5,607

  

6,406

  
 

Deferred taxes

26

  

-

  
 

Income tax liability

2,623

  

5,425

  
 

    Total current liabilities

184,128

  

226,196

  
           

Long-term liabilities

149,149

  

153,048

  

Shareholders' equity

291,534

  

284,619

  
 

    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$ 624,811

  

$ 663,863

  

 

 

Callaway Golf Company

Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)
       
 

Quarter Ended
 

December 31,

 

2014

  

2013
       

Net sales

$ 134,606

  

$ 127,170

Cost of sales

97,690

  

97,909

Gross profit

36,916

  

29,261

Operating expenses:

      
 

Selling 

49,445

  

46,645
 

General and administrative 

18,203

  

19,461
 

Research and development 

8,382

  

8,502
   

Total operating expenses

76,030

  

74,608

Loss from operations

(39,114)

  

(45,347)

Other expense, net

(445)

  

(3,494)

Loss before income taxes 

(39,559)

  

(48,841)

Income tax provision 

1,980

  

658

Net loss 

$ (41,539)

  

$ (49,499)
           

Loss per common share:

      
 

Basic

($0.54)

  

($0.65)
 

Diluted

($0.54)

  

($0.65)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

      
 

Basic

77,582

  

76,358
 

Diluted

77,582

  

76,358
           
     

Year Ended
     

December 31,

     

2014

  

2013
           

Net sales

$ 886,945

  

$ 842,801

Cost of sales

529,019

  

528,043

Gross profit

357,926

  

314,758

Operating expenses:

      
 

Selling

234,231

  

226,496
 

General and administrative

61,662

  

68,087
 

Research and development

31,285

  

30,937
   

Total operating expenses

327,178

  

325,520

Income (loss) from operations

30,748

  

(10,762)

Other expense, net

(9,109)

  

(2,560)

Income (loss) before income taxes 

21,639

  

(13,322)

Income tax provision 

5,631

  

5,599

Net income (loss)

16,008

  

(18,921)

Dividends on convertible preferred stock

-

  

3,332

Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders

$   16,008

  

$ (22,253)
       

Earnings (loss) per common share:

      
 

Basic

$0.21

  

($0.31)
 

Diluted

$0.20

  

($0.31)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

      
 

Basic

77,559

  

72,809
 

Diluted

78,385

  

72,809
         

 

 

Callaway Golf Company

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)
             
             
     

Year Ended

  
     

December 31,

  
     

2014

  

2013

  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        
 

Net income (loss)

$ 16,008

  

$ (18,921)

  
 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

        
   

Depreciation and amortization

21,236

  

25,543

  
   

Deferred taxes, net

604

  

(2,309)

  
   

Non-cash share-based compensation

5,740

  

3,533

  
   

(Gain) loss on disposal of long-lived assets

(1,331)

  

2,242

  
   

Discount amortization on convertible notes

739

  

702

  
   

Changes in assets and liabilities

(6,116)

  

(19,739)

  
 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

36,880

  

(8,949)

  
             

Cash flows from investing activities:

        
 

Capital expenditures

(10,753)

  

(13,038)

  
 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

458

  

4,148

  
 

Investment in golf-related ventures

(13,072)

  

(13,637)

  
 

Other investing activities

(1,699)

  

-

  
 

Net cash used in investing activities

(25,066)

  

(22,527)

  
             

Cash flows from financing activities:

        
 

(Repayment of) proceeds from credit facilities, net

(10,425)

  

25,660

  
 

Exercise of stock options

2,291

  

1,652

  
 

Dividends paid

(3,105)

  

(5,599)

  
 

Acquisition of treasury stock

(1,006)

  

-

  
 

Credit facility amendment costs

(608)

  

-

  
 

Equity issuance costs

(7)

  

(341)

  
 

Other financing activities

(26)

  

(32)

  
 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(12,886)

  

21,340

  
             

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 

1,914

  

(5,074)

  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

842

  

(15,210)

  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

36,793

  

52,003

  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 37,635

  

$  36,793

  

 

 

Callaway Golf Company

Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Segment Information and Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)
                                     
                                     
   

Net Sales by Product Category

      

Net Sales by Product Category
   

Quarter Ended

              

Year Ended

        
   

December 31,

 

Growth/(Decline)

      

December 31,

 

Growth/(Decline)
   

2014

  

2013 (1)

  

Dollars

  

Percent

      

2014

  

2013 (1)

  

Dollars

  

Percent

Net sales:

                                  
 

Woods

$    36,594

  

$    30,361

  

$  6,233

  

21%

      

$        269,468

  

$  249,809

  

$    19,659

  

8%
 

Irons 

38,327

  

30,078

  

8,249

  

27%

      

200,174

  

178,771

  

21,403

  

12%
 

Putters

9,021

  

14,324

  

(5,303)

  

-37%

      

81,161

  

87,787

  

(6,626)

  

-8%
 

Accessories and other

30,193

  

32,501

  

(2,308)

  

-7%

      

199,153

  

195,330

  

3,823

  

2%
 

Golf balls

20,471

  

19,906

  

565

  

3%

      

136,989

  

131,104

  

5,885

  

4%
   

$  134,606

  

$  127,170

  

$  7,436

  

6%

      

$        886,945

  

$  842,801

  

$    44,144

  

5%
                                     

(1)The prior year amounts have been restated to reflect the Company's current year allocation methodology related to freight revenue and costs, certain discounts and other reserves not specific to a product type.

 

 

   

Net Sales by Region

      

Net Sales by Region
                       

Constant Currency

                          

Constant Currency
                   

Constant Currency

  

Excluding Businesses

                  

Excluding Businesses
   

Quarter Ended

  

Growth (Decline)

  

Sold or Transitioned 

      

Year Ended

  

Constant Currency

  

Sold or Transitioned 
   

December 31,

 

Growth (Decline)

  

 vs. 2013(1)

  

Growth (Decline) vs. 2013 (2)

      

December 31,

 

Growth

  

Growth vs. 2013(1)

  

Growth  vs. 2013 (2)
   

2014

  

2013

  

Dollars

  

Percent

  

Percent

  

Percent

      

2014

  

2013

  

Dollars

  

Percent

  

Percent

  

Percent

Net sales:

                                                  
 

United States

$    50,026

  

$    50,335

  

$   (309)

  

-1%

  

-1%

  

-1%

      

$  421,773

  

$  401,478

  

$  20,295

  

5%

  

5%

  

6%
 

Europe

19,352

  

16,535

  

2,817

  

17%

  

19%

  

31%

      

134,401

  

121,477

  

12,924

  

11%

  

4%

  

10%
 

Japan

38,555

  

32,177

  

6,378

  

20%

  

36%

  

36%

      

166,162

  

161,598

  

4,564

  

3%

  

12%

  

12%
 

Rest of Asia

15,749

  

17,363

  

(1,614)

  

-9%

  

-8%

  

-7%

      

89,602

  

84,073

  

5,529

  

7%

  

5%

  

5%
 

Other foreign countries

10,924

  

10,760

  

164

  

2%

  

9%

  

9%

      

75,007

  

74,175

  

832

  

1%

  

8%

  

9%
   

$  134,606

  

$  127,170

  

$  7,436

  

6%

  

11%

  

13%

      

$  886,945

  

$  842,801

  

$  44,144

  

5%

  

7%

  

8%
                                                     

(1)Calculated by applying 2013 exchange rates to 2014 reported sales in regions outside the U.S.

(2)Calculated by applying 2013 exchange rates to 2014 reported sales in regions outside the U.S. and excludes sales related to businesses sold or licensed.

 

 

   

Operating Segment Information

    

Operating Segment Information
   

Quarter Ended

              

Year Ended

        
   

December 31,

 

 

Growth

      

December 31,

 

Growth/(Decline)
   

2014

  

2013 (1)

  

Dollars

  

Percent

      

2014

  

2013 (1)

  

Dollars

  

Percent

Net sales:

                                  
 

Golf clubs 

$  114,135

  

$  107,264

  

$  6,871

  

6%

      

$        749,956

  

$  711,697

  

$    38,259

  

5%
 

Golf balls 

20,471

  

19,906

  

565

  

3%

      

136,989

  

131,104

  

5,885

  

4%
   

$  134,606

  

$  127,170

  

$  7,436

  

6%

      

$        886,945

  

$  842,801

  

$    44,144

  

5%
                                     

Income before income taxes:

                                
 

Golf clubs (2)

$  (27,032)

  

$  (31,231)

  

$  4,199

  

13%

      

$          50,891

  

$    32,738

  

$    18,153

  

55%
 

Golf balls (2)

(2,127)

  

(3,387)

  

1,260

  

37%

      

15,222

  

(3,472)

  

18,694

  

538%
 

Reconciling items (3)

(10,400)

  

(14,223)

  

3,823

  

27%

      

(44,474)

  

(42,588)

  

(1,886)

  

-4%
   

$  (39,559)

  

$  (48,841)

  

$  9,282

  

19%

      

$          21,639

  

$  (13,322)

  

$    34,961

  

262%
                                     

(1)The prior year amounts have been reclassed to reflect the Company's current year allocation methodology related to freight revenue and costs, certain discounts and other reserves not specific to a product type.

(2)In connection with the 2012 Cost Reduction Initiatives,  the Company's golf clubs and golf balls segments recognized pre-tax charges of $2.1 million and $2.3 million, respectively, during the quarter ended December 31, 2013, and $6.4 million and $7.0 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2013.  There were no charges related to these initiatives in 2014.  

(3)Represents corporate general and administrative expenses and other income (expense) not utilized by management in determining segment profitability.

 

 

Callaway Golf Company

Supplemental Financial Information - Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliation

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)
                   

2013 Non-GAAP Reconciliation to GAAP Reported Results:

                
     

Quarter Ended December 31,
     

2013
                   
     

Non-GAAP Callaway Golf (1)

  

Cost Reduction Initiatives(1) (3)

  

Non-Cash Tax Adjustment(2)

  

Total as Reported

Net sales

    

$              127,170

  

$                        -

  

$                     -

  

$         127,170

Gross profit

    

33,036

  

(3,775)

  

-

  

29,261

% of sales

    

26%

  

-3%

  

 n/a 

  

23%

Operating expenses

    

72,880

  

1,728

  

-

  

74,608

Loss from operations

    

(39,844)

  

(5,503)

  

-

  

(45,347)

Other expense, net

    

(2,806)

  

(688)

  

-

  

(3,494)

Loss before income taxes

    

(42,650)

  

(6,191)

  

-

  

(48,841)

Income tax provision (benefit)

    

(16,420)

  

(2,383)

  

19,461

  

658

Net loss

    

(26,230)

  

(3,808)

  

(19,461)

  

(49,499)

Net loss allocable to common shareholders

    

$               (26,230)

  

$              (3,808)

  

$          (19,461)

  

$          (49,499)
                   

Diluted loss per share:

    

$                   (0.34)

  

$                (0.05)

  

$              (0.26)

  

$              (0.65)

Weighted-average shares outstanding:                           

    

76,358

  

76,358

  

76,358

  

76,358
 

(1) For comparative purposes, the Company applied an annualized statutory tax rate of 38.5% to derive non-GAAP results.

(2) Impact of applying statutory tax rate of 38.5% to non-GAAP results.

(3) Primarily includes costs associated with the reorganization of the Company's golf ball manufacturing supply chain and costs related to transitioning the Company's European apparel business to a third party model.

 

 

     

Year Ended December 31,
     

2013
     

Non-GAAP Callaway Golf (1)

  

Cost Reduction Initiatives(1) (3)

  

Non-Cash Tax Adjustment (2)

  

Total as Reported

Net sales

    

$              842,801

  

$                        -

  

$                     -

  

$         842,801

Gross profit

    

325,907

  

(11,149)

  

-

  

314,758

% of sales

    

39%

  

-1%

  

 n/a 

  

37%

Operating expenses

    

320,801

  

4,719

  

-

  

325,520

Income from operations

    

5,106

  

(15,868)

  

-

  

(10,762)

Other expense, net

    

(1,872)

  

(688)

  

-

  

(2,560)

Income (loss) before income taxes

    

3,234

  

(16,556)

  

-

  

(13,322)

Income tax provision (benefit)

    

1,245

  

(6,374)

  

10,728

  

5,599

Net income (loss)

    

1,989

  

(10,182)

  

(10,728)

  

(18,921)

Dividends on convertible preferred stock

    

3,332

  

-

  

-

  

3,332

Net loss allocable to common shareholders

    

$                 (1,343)

  

$            (10,182)

  

$          (10,728)

  

$          (22,253)
                   

Diluted loss per share:

    

$                   (0.02)

  

$                (0.14)

  

$              (0.15)

  

$              (0.31)

Weighted-average shares outstanding:                           

    

72,809

  

72,809

  

72,809

  

72,809
 

(1) For comparative purposes, the Company applied an annualized statutory tax rate of 38.5% to derive non-GAAP results.

(2) Impact of applying statutory tax rate of 38.5% to non-GAAP results.

(3) Includes costs associated with the reorganization of the Company's golf ball manufacturing supply chain, workforce reductions and costs related to transitioning the Company's European apparel business to a third party model.

 

 

 

2014 Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA

      

2013 Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA

EBITDA:

Quarter Ended

      

Quarter Ended
 

March 31,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

          

March 31,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

    
 

2014

  

2014

  

2014

  

2014

  

Total

      

2013

  

2013

  

2013

  

2013

  

Total

Net income (loss)

$                    55,312

  

$                  3,369

  

$              (1,134)

  

$          (41,539)

  

$           16,008

      

$                  41,660

  

$              10,071

  

$             (21,153)

  

$             (49,499)

  

$             (18,921)

Interest expense, net

2,648

  

2,612

  

2,037

  

1,764

  

9,061

      

2,157

  

2,470

  

1,975

  

1,963

  

8,565

Income tax provision

1,474

  

1,873

  

304

  

1,980

  

5,631

      

2,469

  

1,435

  

1,037

  

658

  

5,599

Depreciation and amortization expense

5,697

  

5,460

  

5,222

  

4,857

  

21,236

      

6,956

  

6,472

  

6,265

  

5,850

  

25,543

EBITDA

$                    65,131

  

$                13,314

  

$                6,429

  

$          (32,938)

  

$           51,936

      

$                  53,242

  

$              20,448

  

$             (11,876)

  

$             (41,028)

  

$              20,786

 

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