BOISE, ID--(Marketwire - May 3, 2012) - MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: MWIV) (the "Company") announced financial results today for its second quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Highlights:

  • Total revenues were $507.2 million for the quarter, 38.2% higher than revenues for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of the assets of Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd. ("Micro") which was acquired on October 31, 2011, revenue growth in the United States was 22.9% for the quarter compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. 
  • Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses as a percentage of total revenues were 8.5% for the quarter, compared to 8.8% for the same period in the prior fiscal year.
  • Operating income was $21.4 million for the quarter, 26.9% higher than operating income for the same period in the prior fiscal year.
  • Net income was $13.2 million for the quarter, 27.5% higher than net income for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Diluted earnings per share were $1.04 for the quarter, compared to $0.83 for the same period in the prior fiscal year. 
  • Internet sales to independent veterinary practices and producers in the United States grew by approximately 37% for the quarter compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. 
  • Revenues from our veterinary pharmacy programs increased approximately 46% to $46.6 million for the quarter compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. 

"I am very pleased with our sales growth of over 38%," said Jim Cleary, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our leading innovative market approach, including the integration of Micro, is influencing our positive results. The efforts by our team members have been tremendous as we continue to focus on growth while providing outstanding customer service."

Quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to quarter ended March 31, 2011

Total revenues increased 38.2% to $507.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $367.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of the assets of Micro, revenue growth in the United States was 22.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Revenues from the acquisition of Micro were $63.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Revenue growth in the United Kingdom was 11.6% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, consisting of 13.7% organic growth and a decline of 2.1% related to foreign currency exchange. Commissions decreased 21.6% to $4.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $5.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Commissions were negatively impacted from the loss of a pet food line that we represented for most of fiscal year 2011 that we are not representing in fiscal year 2012, and a shift in commissions revenues to buy-sell revenues for certain parasiticides.

Gross profit increased by 30.7% to $66.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $51.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 13.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to 13.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 due to lower product margins, a reduction in commissions and lower vendor rebates. Vendor rebates for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 decreased by $210,000 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2011. 

Operating income increased 26.9% to $21.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $16.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. SG&A expenses increased 32.3% to $42.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $32.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues were 8.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to 8.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. 

Net income increased 27.5% to $13.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $10.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $1.04 and $0.83 for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, an increase of 25.3%. 

Six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to six months ended March 31, 2011

Total revenues increased 32.2% to $969.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $733.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of the assets of Micro, revenue growth in the United States was 18.5% for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Revenues from the acquisition of Micro, which was acquired on October 31, 2011, were $109.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012. Revenue growth in the United Kingdom was 11.3% for the six months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, consisting of 12.7% organic growth and a decline of 1.4% related to foreign currency exchange. Commissions decreased 12.6% to $8.1 million during the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $9.3 million during the six months ended March 31, 2011.

Gross profit increased by 27.8% to $129.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $101.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenues was 13.3% for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to 13.8% for the six months ended March 31, 2011. Vendor rebates for the six months ended March 31, 2012 increased by approximately $327,000 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2011. 

Operating income increased 24.5% to $42.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $34.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011. SG&A expenses increased 28.9% to $81.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $63.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011. SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues were 8.4% for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to 8.7% for the six months ended March 31, 2011. 

Net income increased 24.6% to $26.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $21.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $2.09 and $1.69 for the six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, an increase of 23.7%.

As of March 31, 2012, we had $64.5 million outstanding on our credit facilities. The increase in the outstanding balance on our credit facilities of $61.6 million from September 30, 2011 resulted primarily from the acquisition of Micro and use of our credit facility to fund working capital due to our revenue growth and strategic inventory purchases.

Business Outlook

The Company estimates that for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, revenues will be from $2.0 billion to $2.025 billion, which represents growth of 28% to 29% compared to revenues in fiscal year 2011. The Company estimates that diluted earnings per share will be from $3.96 to $4.06 per share, which represents growth of 16% to 19% compared to diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2011. The Company's previous guidance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 was revenues from $1.90 billion to $1.95 billion and diluted earnings per share of $3.85 to $4.00. 

Conference Call

The Company will be hosting a conference call on May 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss in greater detail these results and its fiscal year 2012 business outlook. Participants can access the conference call by dialing (877) 638-4561 and international callers can access the conference call by dialing (720) 545-0002. The conference call will also be carried live on the Company's web site at www.mwivet.com. Audio replay will be made available through May 17, 2012 by calling (855) 859-2056 for calls within the United States or (404) 537-3406 for international calls using the passcode 73098779. The conference call will also be available on the Company's web site, www.mwivet.com.

MWI is a leading distributor of animal health products across the United States of America and United Kingdom. MWI sells both companion animal and production animal products including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, micro feed ingredients, supplies, pet food, capital equipment and nutritional products. MWI also is a leading innovator and provider of value-added services and technologies used by veterinarians and producers. For more information about MWI, please visit our website at www.mwivet.com. For investor relations information please contact Mary Pat Thompson, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer at (208) 955-8930 or email investorrelations@mwivet.com.

Certain statements contained herein that are not descriptions of historical facts are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the factors that will determine the Company's future results are beyond the ability of management to control or predict. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's views only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information include the impact of vendor consolidation on our business; changes in or availability of vendor rebate programs; transitional challenges associated with acquisitions, including the failure to achieve anticipated synergies; vendor rebates based upon attaining certain growth goals; changes in the way vendors introduce products to market; exclusivity requirements with certain vendors that may prohibit us from distributing competing products manufactured by other vendors; seasonality; unforeseen litigation; risks associated with our international operations; financial risks associated with acquisitions; the impact of general economic trends on our business; the recall of a significant product by one of our vendors; extended shortage or backorder of a significant product by one of our vendors; the timing and effectiveness of marketing programs offered by our vendors; the timing of the introduction of new products and services by our vendors; the ability to borrow on our credit line, extend the terms of our credit line or obtain alternative financing on favorable terms or at all; risks from potential increases in variable interest rates; the impact of tightening credit standards and/or access to credit on behalf of our customers and suppliers; a disruption caused by adverse weather or other natural conditions; inability to ship products to the customer as a result of technological or shipping disruptions; and competition. Other factors include changes in the rate of inflation; changes in state or federal legislation or regulation; the continued safety of the products the Company sells; and changes in the general economy. Investors should also be aware that while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against our policy to disclose any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, stockholders should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Furthermore, we have a policy against issuing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.

   
   
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.  
(Unaudited - Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)  
   
Condensed Consolidated   Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
Statements of Income   2012     2011     2012     2011  
Revenues   $ 507,170     $ 367,112     $ 969,071     $ 733,286  
Cost of product sales     440,552       316,126       839,939       632,228  
Gross profit     66,618       50,986       129,132       101,058  
Selling, general and administrative expenses     42,933       32,450       81,840       63,497  
Depreciation and amortization     2,274       1,667       4,466       3,156  
Operating income     21,411       16,869       42,826       34,405  
Interest expense     (252 )     (252 )     (435 )     (434 )
Other income     265       206       530       414  
Income before taxes     21,424       16,823       42,921       34,385  
Income tax expense     (8,246 )     (6,491 )     (16,547 )     (13,225 )
Net income   $ 13,178     $ 10,332     $ 26,374     $ 21,160  
                                 
Net income per share - diluted   $ 1.04     $ 0.83     $ 2.09     $ 1.69  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted     12,648       12,511       12,626       12,496  
                                 
Condensed Consolidated               March 31,     September 30,  
Balance Sheets               2012     2011  
Assets                                
  Cash                   $ 512     $ 606  
  Receivables, net                     267,886       215,861  
  Inventories                     238,884       170,065  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets                     6,767       10,079  
  Deferred income taxes                     2,352       1,672  
    Total current assets                     516,401       398,283  
                                   
  Property and equipment, net                     34,615       25,209  
  Goodwill                     60,907       49,041  
  Intangibles, net                     39,930       24,894  
  Other assets, net                     7,216       6,792  
    Total Assets                   $ 659,069     $ 504,219  
                                   
Liabilities                                
  Credit facilities                   $ 64,484     $ 2,907  
  Accounts payable                     234,935       182,594  
  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                     19,470       16,385  
  Current portion of capital lease obligations                     764       909  
    Total current liabilities                     319,653       202,795  
                                   
  Deferred income taxes                     6,896       5,989  
  Long-term debt and capital lease obligations                     275       354  
  Other long-term liabilities                     3,262       2,271  
                                   
Stockholders' Equity                     328,983       292,810  
                                   
  Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                   $ 659,069     $ 504,219  
                                 
                                 

For investor relations information please contact:
Mary Pat Thompson
Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer
(208) 955-8930
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