WABCO Reports Q2 2008 Results
31 July 2008
WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC: 45.95, +1.31, +2.93%) today reported record Q2 2008 sales of $773 million, up 33 percent over prior year and up 16 percent in local currencies, continuing the Company's long track record of quarterly growth.
"Marking yet another quarterly record for sales and income, these results show our continued ability to outperform the global commercial vehicle industry and generate productivity," said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chief Executive Officer. "We outpaced truck and bus growth in every region of the world, led by our 42 percent growth in Asia. Our aftermarket sales rose by 12 percent, as customer demand rebounded from slower growth in the previous quarter. In North America, where the industry expanded by 3 percent, our continuously improving market position resulted in sales growth of 11 percent. In Europe, we grew by 22 percent, outperforming a very strong market."
WABCO reported Q2 2008 operating income of $84.4 million, up 71 percent over prior year on a U.S. GAAP basis. Performance operating income, which excludes separation and streamlining costs, rose to $93.2 million, up 43 percent over prior year and up 24 percent over prior year in local currencies.
WABCO's U.S. GAAP operating margin in Q2 2008 increased to 10.9 percent, expanding 242 basis points over prior year. Performance operating margin increased to 12.1 percent, expanding 70 basis points over prior year in local currencies.
"Our WABCO Operating System continues to improve our income performance through operational gains in efficiency and quality across our value chain. This quarter alone we not only achieved $28 million in further productivity but also three globally operating customers publicly presented us with their top awards for quality and commercial excellence," said Esculier.
On a U.S. GAAP basis, Q2 2008 net income increased by 115 percent to $67.0 million or $1.00 per diluted share from $31.1 million or $0.45 cents per diluted share a year ago. Excluding separation costs, operational streamlining expenses, and one-time and discrete tax items, Q2 2008 performance net income increased by 60 percent to $75.5 million or $1.13 per diluted share versus $47.2 million or $0.68 per diluted share a year ago.
WABCO generated $90.8 million in net cash from operating activities in Q2 2008 and $72.0 million of free cash flow. Continuing its share buy-back program announced on August 1, 2007, the Company repurchased approximately 1.4 million shares for $65.8 million in open market transactions in Q2 2008, bringing the total number of repurchased shares to 4.7 million or 6.7 percent of diluted shares outstanding at the time of spin-off. WABCO also paid $4.6 million in dividends in Q2 2008.
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