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EX-99.1 2 brhc10040339_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1


For Immediate Release
 
 
For more information, contact:
 
Anthony (Tony) Cristello
 
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
 
(972) 316-8107
 
tony.cristello@smpcorp.com

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces

Second Quarter 2022 Results and Quarterly Dividend

New York, NY, August 3, 2022......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2022 were $359.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $342.1 million during the comparable quarter in 2021. Earnings from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 were $20.8 million or $0.93 cents per diluted share, compared to $28.0 million or $1.23 cents per diluted share in the second quarter of 2021. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 were $20.8 million or $0.93 cents per diluted share, compared to $28.6 million or $1.26 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2021.


Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were $682.2 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $618.6 million during the comparable period in 2021.  Earnings from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were $41.4 million or $1.85 per diluted share, compared to $50.2 million or $2.21 per diluted share in the comparable period of 2021.  Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $41.4 million or $1.85 per diluted share and $50.7 million or $2.23 per diluted share, respectively.

Mr. Eric Sills, Standard Motor Products’ Chief Executive Officer and President stated, “Although we faced a challenging macroeconomic environment in the second quarter, we are pleased with our sales results, particularly against the record sales in the comparable period last year. Our sales improved 5.1% over last year’s strong second quarter, with particular strength in our Temperature Control division.

“By division, Engine Management sales increased 3.7% in the quarter, driven largely by acquisitions made in 2021 as well as price increases that were implemented during the quarter. Customer POS remained solid throughout the quarter against record levels from 2021, excluding Wire and Cable, which has returned to its secular decline.

“Turning to Temperature Control, an early start to the summer season provided a favorable tailwind against the challenging comparison from last year. Sales grew 7.5% year over year due to a combination of new business wins, price increases, and solid customer demand.  Record heat has continued into the 3rd quarter across the country, and while weather trends are hard to predict, we are hopeful for ongoing strong customer demand, although we face a difficult comparison relative to last year’s long, hot summer.


“We were also pleased with the performance of our specialized non-aftermarket channels. To remind you, this focuses on custom-engineered products for niche end markets such as medium and heavy-duty vehicles, construction and agricultural equipment, power sports, and others. Over the past few years we have doubled this business to a run rate of $300 million.  We continue to make progress integrating our recent acquisitions, and are making inroads as we identify cross-selling opportunities.

“Consolidated operating margins were below expectations at 7.8% in the second quarter. Inflationary pressures across many cost inputs remain a headwind, and we continue to implement price increases in an effort to offset these higher costs.  Additionally, the rapid rise in interest rates has resulted in increased costs related to customer supply chain finance programs.  We are actively pursuing initiatives to help offset these elevated operating costs.

“Given this year’s inflationary and supply chain challenges, we expect our consolidated gross margin will be lower than originally anticipated at approximately 27% for the full year.  We also note that with the projected interest rate hikes and the associated impact on our factoring program expenses, we expect our operating profit will be in the range of 7-8% of net sales.

“As previously announced, during the quarter we entered into a new five-year $500 million credit facility that includes a $100 million term loan and $400 million revolving credit facility. In addition, SMP entered into an interest rate swap agreement to fix the interest rate on $100 million of borrowings under the new facility.  This new credit facility is expected to afford us the flexibility we need to support our growth and continue to execute on strategic priorities.  The new facility should also allow for our continued focus on returning value to our shareholders with quarterly dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.


“To that point, the Board of Directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share on the common stock outstanding, which will be paid on September 1, 2022 to stockholders of record on August 15, 2022.  Furthermore, we repurchased shares of our common stock in the amount of $19.6 million during the quarter.  To date as of this release, we have exhausted the remaining balance of the prior $30 million share repurchase authorization.  As a result, the Board of Directors has authorized a new $30 million common share repurchase plan.

“Lastly, as recently announced, we were deeply saddened by the passing of John Gethin, a Director for the company since 2016. Prior to that, John was a long-tenured leader at SMP, including many years as our Chief Operating Officer and President. He will be sorely missed. In connection with John’s passing, the Board of Directors decreased the size of the Board from ten to nine directors, effective as of July 28, 2022.

“In closing, there remains much uncertainty as we head into the second half of 2022 with respect to inflation, interest rates and the increasing risk of potential recession.  Yet we remain confident in our business and the industry’s resilience based on performance during past turbulent markets.  Underlying tailwinds including an aging fleet, limited new vehicle availability and favorable summer weather to date should help offset some of the potential near-term challenges that may persist.  Furthermore, we believe our go-to-market strategy of being a full-line full-service supplier of professional grade products continues to resonate with our customers, and our favorable manufacturing footprint which relies less on the Far East than many of our peers provides us with structural advantages to better control our supply chain. We also remain bullish on our expansion into new markets, and see vast potential in growing this business. Finally, we thank all of our people for their effort in working with us through challenging times.”


Conference Call

Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 10:30 AM, Eastern Time, on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022.   This call will be web cast and can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.smpcorp.com and clicking on the SMPQ22022 Earnings Webcast link.  Investors may also listen to the call by dialing 866-952-8559 (domestic) or 785-424-1877 (international).   Our playback will be made available for dial in immediately following the call.   For those choosing to listen to the replay by webcast, the link should be active on our website within 24 hours after the call.   The playback number is 800-934-8221 (domestic) or 402-220-6990 (international). The participant passcode is 94640.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management’s expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
   
2022
   
2021
   
2022
   
2021
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
NET SALES
 
$
359,412
   
$
342,076
   
$
682,243
   
$
618,629
 
                                 
COST OF SALES
   
263,061
     
242,804
     
496,052
     
435,573
 
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
   
96,351
     
99,272
     
186,191
     
183,056
 
                                 
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
   
68,468
     
62,347
     
131,352
     
116,807
 
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES
   
3
     
-
     
44
     
-
 
OTHER INCOME, NET
   
13
     
-
     
13
     
-
 
                                 
OPERATING INCOME
   
27,893
     
36,925
     
54,808
     
66,249
 
                                 
OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME, NET
   
1,927
     
832
     
3,376
     
1,467
 
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
   
1,821
     
495
     
2,626
     
704
 
                                 
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
   
27,999
     
37,262
     
55,558
     
67,012
 
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
7,122
     
9,248
     
14,127
     
16,834
 
                                 
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
20,877
     
28,014
     
41,431
     
50,178
 
                                 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES
   
(1,666
)
   
(853
)
   
(2,782
)
   
(2,017
)
                                 
NET EARNINGS
   
19,211
     
27,161
     
38,649
     
48,161
 
                                 
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
   
85
     
19
     
77
     
19
 
                                 
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP (a)
 
$
19,126
   
$
27,142
   
$
38,572
   
$
48,142
 
                                 
                                 
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
                               
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
20,792
   
$
27,995
   
$
41,354
   
$
50,159
 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES
   
(1,666
)
   
(853
)
   
(2,782
)
   
(2,017
)
TOTAL
 
$
19,126
   
$
27,142
   
$
38,572
   
$
48,142
 
                                 
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
                         
   BASIC EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
0.96
   
$
1.26
   
$
1.89
   
$
2.25
 
   DISCONTINUED OPERATION
   
(0.08
)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.09
)
   NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC
 
$
0.88
   
$
1.22
   
$
1.76
   
$
2.16
 
                                 
   DILUTED EARNINGS  FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
0.93
   
$
1.23
   
$
1.85
   
$
2.21
 
   DISCONTINUED OPERATION
   
(0.07
)
   
(0.03
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.09
)
   NET EARNINGS  PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED
 
$
0.86
   
$
1.20
   
$
1.72
   
$
2.12
 
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
   
21,757,998
     
22,198,545
     
21,867,644
     
22,257,922
 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND DILUTIVE SHARES
   
22,255,642
     
22,686,384
     
22,372,702
     
22,741,171
 

(a) “SMP” refers to Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries.


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Segment Revenues and Operating Profit

(In thousands)

   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
         
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
       
   
2022
         
2021
         
2022
         
2021
       
   
(unaudited)
         
(unaudited)
       
Revenues
                                           
Ignition, Emission Control, Fuel & Safety
                                           
Related System Products
 
$
202,823
         
$
192,486
         
$
403,177
         
$
366,152
       
Wire and Cable
   
39,050
           
40,730
           
77,953
           
79,082
       
Engine Management
   
241,873
           
233,216
           
481,130
           
445,234
       
                                                         
Compressors
   
72,063
           
69,577
           
115,340
           
102,951
       
Other Climate Control Parts
   
42,369
           
36,894
           
80,413
           
65,993
       
Temperature Control
   
114,432
           
106,471
           
195,753
           
168,944
       
                                                         
All Other
   
3,107
           
2,389
           
5,360
           
4,451
       
Revenues
 
$
359,412
         
$
342,076
         
$
682,243
         
$
618,629
       
                                                         
Gross Margin
                                                       
Engine Management
 
$
62,294
   
25.8%

 
$
67,532
   
29.0%

 
$
127,829
   
26.6%

 
$
132,602
   
29.8%

Temperature Control
   
30,564
   
26.7%

   
28,658
   
26.9%

   
50,550
   
25.8%

   
44,653
   
26.4%

All Other
   
3,493
           
3,167
           
7,812
           
5,886
       
Gross Margin
 
$
96,351
   
26.8%

 
$
99,357
   
29.0%

 
$
186,191
   
27.3%

 
$
183,141
   
29.6%

One-Time Acquisition Costs
   
-
   
0.0%

   
(85
)
 
0.0%

   
-
   
0.0%

   
(85
)
 
0.0%

Gross Margin
 
$
96,351
   
26.8%

 
$
99,272
   
29.0%

 
$
186,191
   
27.3%

 
$
183,056
   
29.6%

                                                         
Selling, General & Administrative
                                                 
Engine Management
 
$
41,204
   
17.0%

 
$
37,063
   
15.9%

 
$
79,982
   
16.6%

 
$
71,019
   
16.0%

Temperature Control
   
18,299
   
16.0%

   
15,429
   
14.5%

   
33,067
   
16.9%

   
27,832
   
16.5%

All Other
   
8,965
           
9,185
           
18,303
           
17,286
       
Selling, General & Administrative
 
$
68,468
   
19.1%

 
$
61,677
   
18.0%

 
$
131,352
   
19.3%

 
$
116,137
   
18.8%

One-Time Acquisition Costs
   
-
   
0.0%

   
670
   
0.2%

   
-
   
0.0%

   
670
   
0.1%

Selling, General & Administrative
 
$
68,468
   
19.1%

 
$
62,347
   
18.2%

 
$
131,352
   
19.3%

 
$
116,807
   
18.9%

                                                         
Operating Income
                                                       
Engine Management
 
$
21,090
   
8.7%

 
$
30,469
   
13.1%

 
$
47,847
   
9.9%

 
$
61,583
   
13.8%

Temperature Control
   
12,265
   
10.7%

   
13,229
   
12.4%

   
17,483
   
8.9%

   
16,821
   
10.0%

All Other
   
(5,472
)
         
(6,018
)
         
(10,491
)
         
(11,400
)
     
Subtotal
 
$
27,883
   
7.8%

 
$
37,680
   
11.0%

 
$
54,839
   
8.0%

 
$
67,004
   
10.8%

One-Time Acquisition Costs
   
-
   
0.0%

   
(755
)
 
-0.2%

   
-
   
0.0%

   
(755
)
 
-0.1%

Restructuring & Integration
   
(3
)
 
0.0%

   
-
   
0.0%

   
(44
)
 
0.0%

   
-
   
0.0%

Other Income, Net
   
13
   
0.0%

   
-
   
0.0%

   
13
   
0.0%

   
-
   
0.0%

Operating Income
 
$
27,893
   
7.8%

 
$
36,925
   
10.8%

 
$
54,808
   
8.0%

 
$
66,249
   
10.7%



STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
                   
   
2022
   
2021
   
2022
   
2021
                   
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
                   
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
                                           
                                           
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
20,792
   
$
27,995
   
$
41,354
   
$
50,159
                   
                                                   
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES
   
3
     
-
     
44
     
-
                   
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS
   
-
     
755
     
-
     
755
                   
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS
   
-
     
(196
)
   
(11
)
   
(196
)
                 
                                                   
NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
20,795
   
$
28,554
   
$
41,387
   
$
50,718
                   
                                                   
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP
                                                 
                                                   
GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
0.93
   
$
1.23
   
$
1.85
   
$
2.21
                   
                                                   
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
                   
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS
   
-
     
0.03
     
-
     
0.03
                   
INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(0.01
)
                 
                                                   
NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
$
0.93
   
$
1.26
   
$
1.85
   
$
2.23
                   
                                                   
OPERATING INCOME
                                                 
                                                   
GAAP OPERATING INCOME
 
$
27,893
   
$
36,925
   
$
54,808
   
$
66,249
                   
                                                   
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES
   
3
     
-
     
44
     
-
                   
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS
   
-
     
755
     
-
     
755
                   
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
   
(13
)
   
-
     
(13
)
   
-
   
LAST TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
   
YEAR ENDED
 
                                    JUNE 30,    
DECEMBER 31,
 
NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
 
$
27,883
   
$
37,680
   
$
54,839
   
$
67,004
   
 
2022
   
 
2021
   
 
2021
 
                                   
(Unaudited)
         
EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS
                                                       
                                                         
GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
 
$
27,999
   
$
37,262
   
$
55,558
   
$
67,012
   
$
119,011
   
$
145,614
   
$
130,465
 
                                                         
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
   
6,941
     
6,586
     
13,893
     
13,100
     
28,036
     
26,546
     
27,243
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
   
1,821
     
495
     
2,626
     
704
     
3,950
     
1,387
     
2,028
 
EBITDA
   
36,761
     
44,343
     
72,077
     
80,816
     
150,997
     
173,547
     
159,736
 
                                                         
RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES
   
3
     
-
     
44
     
-
     
436
     
250
     
392
 
ONE-TIME ACQUISITION COSTS
   
-
     
755
     
-
     
755
     
956
     
755
     
1,711
 
INTANGIBLE ASSET IMPAIRMENT
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,600
     
-
 
SPECIAL ITEMS
   
3
     
755
     
44
     
755
     
1,392
     
3,605
     
2,103
 
                                                         
EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS
 
$
36,764
   
$
45,098
   
$
72,121
   
$
81,571
   
$
152,389
   
$
177,152
   
$
161,839
 

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SMP, AND NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND EBITDA WITHOUT SPECIAL ITEMS, EACH OF WHICH ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS AND ARE ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS, ARE MEANINGFUL TO INVESTORS BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING OPERATING RESULTS. SPECIAL ITEMS REPRESENT SIGNIFICANT CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPANY’S OVERALL OPERATING RESULTS IN THE PERIODS PRESENTED. SUCH NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE.

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

   
June 30,
2022
   
December 31,
2021
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
ASSETS
           
             
CASH
 
$
14,186
   
$
21,755
 
                 
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS
   
235,669
     
186,774
 
ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES
   
6,012
     
6,170
 
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
   
229,657
     
180,604
 
                 
INVENTORIES
   
551,415
     
468,755
 
UNRETURNED CUSTOMER INVENTORY
   
21,405
     
22,268
 
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
   
26,198
     
17,823
 
                 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
   
842,861
     
711,205
 
                 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
   
104,931
     
102,786
 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
   
39,827
     
40,469
 
GOODWILL
   
131,125
     
131,652
 
OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET
   
101,649
     
106,234
 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
   
34,086
     
36,126
 
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
   
44,885
     
44,087
 
OTHER ASSETS
   
27,188
     
25,402
 
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
1,326,552
   
$
1,197,961
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT PORTION OF REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
 
$
56,000
   
$
125,298
 
CURRENT PORTION OF TERM LOAN AND OTHER DEBT
   
7,954
     
3,117
 
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
   
140,082
     
137,167
 
ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS
   
55,725
     
42,412
 
ACCRUED CORE LIABILITY
   
23,117
     
23,663
 
ACCRUED REBATES
   
41,647
     
42,472
 
PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS
   
35,985
     
45,058
 
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
   
49,710
     
57,182
 
                 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
   
410,220
     
476,369
 
                 
LONG-TERM DEBT
   
203,500
     
21
 
NONCURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY
   
30,039
     
31,206
 
ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITIES
   
48,025
     
52,698
 
OTHER LIABILITIES
   
22,119
     
25,040
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
713,903
     
585,334
 
                 
TOTAL SMP STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
601,586
     
601,580
 
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
   
11,063
     
11,047
 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
612,649
     
612,627
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
1,326,552
   
$
1,197,961
 


STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
   
2022
   
2021
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
             
NET EARNINGS
 
$
38,649
   
$
48,161
 
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH
         
PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
   
13,893
     
13,100
 
OTHER
   
10,831
     
4,127
 
CHANGE IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
               
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
   
(49,659
)
   
(4,715
)
INVENTORY
   
(87,744
)
   
(46,682
)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
   
1,591
     
16,097
 
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
   
(7,102
)
   
3,220
 
SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
   
(5,020
)
   
(6,491
)
OTHER
   
(10,772
)
   
(3,664
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   
(95,333
)
   
23,153
 
                 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
                 
ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES
   
-
     
(109,267
)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
   
(13,203
)
   
(11,709
)
OTHER INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   
-
     
2
 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   
(13,203
)
   
(120,974
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
                 
NET CHANGE IN DEBT
   
139,319
     
127,250
 
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK
   
(25,605
)
   
(11,096
)
DIVIDENDS PAID
   
(11,822
)
   
(11,134
)
PAYMENTS OF DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
   
(2,128
)
   
-
 
OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
1,903
     
694
 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
101,667
     
105,714
 
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
   
(700
)
   
72
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(7,569
)
   
7,965
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period
   
21,755
     
19,488
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period
 
$
14,186
   
$
27,453