UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.   20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)
May 8, 2012

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware	1-13905	57-0981653	
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission
File Number)	(IRS Employer
Identification No.)	

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas	75240-2697	
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)	
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(972) 448-1400

 	(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)	 	
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):
 
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Item 2.02	Results of Operations and Financial Condition.	
Item 7.01	Regulation FD Disclosure.	

Pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this current report, the registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on May 8, 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information, including the exhibit, the registrant furnishes in this report is not deemed "filed" for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.	
 	 	
(d)	Exhibits.	
 	 	
Item No.  	Exhibit Index                                                                                  	
99.1	Press Release dated May 8, 2012 issued by the registrant.	

 

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 	COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Registrant)

 
By: /s/ A. Andrew R. Louis                                                                        
A. Andrew R. Louis
Secretary	

Date:  May 8, 2012

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description                                                                                      	
99.1	Press Release dated May 8, 2012 issued by the registrant.	

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:	CONTACT:	
 	 	
CompX International Inc.	David A. Bowers	
5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700	President & CEO	
Dallas, Texas 75240	Tel. 864-286-1122	

COMPX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

DALLAS, TEXAS … May 8, 2012 … CompX International Inc. (AMEX: CIX) announced today sales of $35.5 million for the first quarter of 2012 compared to $34.8 million in the same period of 2011.  Operating income was $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 compared to $8.8 million in the same period of 2011.  Operating income for the first quarter of 2011 was favorably impacted by a $7.5 million litigation settlement gain.  Net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to $4.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2011. The effect of the litigation settlement gain in the first quarter of 2011 on net income was $3.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share.

Net sales increased in 2012 principally due to $1.1 million in new sales during the quarter from the Furniture Components ergonomics healthcare product line acquired in 2011 and from growth in customer demand within our Security Products and Marine segments, partially offset by lower other Furniture Component sales.  The decrease in operating income, however, is primarily due to the net effects of:
·  	The 2011 litigation settlement gain, net of related expenses;	

·  	Facility consolidation costs of $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2011 related to the consolidation of our precision slides manufacturing facilities; and	

·  	The 2012 impact of higher sales and margin improvement from production efficiencies related to the facility consolidation.	

“The improved operational efficiencies resulting from our 2011 facility consolidation was evident this quarter as our gross margin improved to 26.7% from 25% in the prior year first quarter,” commented David A. Bowers, President & CEO.  “We are pleased that the first quarter of 2012 also saw organic sales growth in both our Security Products and Marine segments.  Our focus on improving gross margin is especially important given current market conditions where demand is difficult to forecast.  Overall, we are pleased with the start of 2012 and intend to continue our focus on cost as well as on new product introduction needed to aid growth as we move through the year.”

 

 
 
CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products, furniture components and performance marine components.  It operates from six locations in the U.S., Canada and Taiwan and employs approximately 800 people.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based upon management’s belief and assumptions using currently available information.  Although CompX believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct.  Such statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements.  While it is not possible to identify all factors, CompX continues to face many risks and uncertainties.  Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, general economic and political conditions, changes in raw material and other operating costs, demand for office furniture, service industry employment levels, competitive products and prices, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the introduction of trade barriers, potential difficulties in integrating completed acquisitions, the ability to sustain or increase operating income improvement resulting from cost control initiatives, uncertainties associated with the development of new product features and other risks and uncertainties detailed in CompX’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.  Should one or more of these risks materialize or if the consequences worsen, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those currently forecasted or expected.  CompX disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise such statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 	 	Three months ended	 	
 	 	March 31,	 	
 	 	2011	 	 	2012	 	

Net sales	 	$	34.8	 	 	$	35.5	 	
Cost of goods sold	 	 	26.1	 	 	 	26.0	 	
Gross profit	 	 	8.7	 	 	 	9.5	 	
Selling, general and administrative expense	 	 	6.2	 	 	 	6.6	 	
Other operating income (expense):	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
   Litigation settlement gain	 	 	7.5	 	 	 	-	 	
   Litigation expense	 	 	(0.2	)	 	 	-	 	
   Facility consolidation costs	 	 	(1.0	)	 	 	-	 	
Operating income	 	 	8.8	 	 	 	2.9	 	
Other non-operating expense, net	 	 	(0.1	)	 	 	(0.2	)	
Income before income taxes	 	 	8.7	 	 	 	2.7	 	
Provision for income taxes	 	 	4.7	 	 	 	1.2	 	
Net income	 	$	4.0	 	 	$	1.5	 	

Net income per diluted common share	 	$	0.32	 	 	$	0.12	 	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
  Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding	 	 	12.4	 	 	 	12.4	 	

 

 

 

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)

 
 	 	December 31,	 	 	March 31,	 	
 	 	2011	 	 	2012	 	
Assets	 	 	 	 	(Unaudited)	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current assets:	 	 	 	 	 	 	
  Cash and equivalents	 	$	10.1	 	 	$	4.2	 	
  Accounts receivable, net	 	 	14.2	 	 	 	15.5	 	
  Inventories, net	 	 	19.6	 	 	 	19.7	 	
  Deferred income taxes and other	 	 	3.5	 	 	 	4.6	 	
    Total current assets	 	 	47.4	 	 	 	44.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Intangibles	 	 	36.3	 	 	 	36.3	 	
Net property and equipment	 	 	51.1	 	 	 	51.0	 	
Assets held for sale	 	 	6.6	 	 	 	6.6	 	
Other assets	 	 	0.1	 	 	 	0.1	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
    Total assets	 	$	141.5	 	 	$	138.0	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
  Current maturities of long term debt	 	$	1.0	 	 	$	1.0	 	
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	 	 	16.3	 	 	 	13.1	 	
  Income taxes	 	 	1.5	 	 	 	0.7	 	
    Total current liabilities	 	 	18.8	 	 	 	14.8	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Long-term debt	 	 	23.2	 	 	 	22.2	 	
Deferred income taxes	 	 	14.1	 	 	 	14.7	 	
Other noncurrent liabilities	 	 	0.7	 	 	 	0.7	 	
Stockholders’ equity	 	 	84.7	 	 	 	85.6	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	 	$	141.5	 	 	$	138.0