McGrath RentCorp

04/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2024 14:01

McGrath Announces Results for First Quarter 2024 - Form 8-K

McGrath Announces Results for First Quarter 2024

Livermore, CA - April 25, 2024 - McGrath RentCorp ("McGrath" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MGRC), a leading business-to-business rental company in North America, today announced total revenues from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of $187.8 million, an increase of 15% compared to the first quarter of 2023. The Company reported net income from continuing operations of $22.8 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024, compared to net income from continuing operations of $11.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023.

FIRST QUARTER 2024 YEAR-OVER-YEAR Company HIGHLIGHTS (FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS):

Rental revenuesincreased 9% to $120.3 million.
Total revenues increased15% to $187.8 million.
Other income, net for the first quarter 2024 included a $9.3 million net gain on sale of a property, which increased earnings per diluted share by $0.28.
Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 17% to $72.1 million.
Dividend rate of $0.475 per share for the first quarter 2024.On an annualized basis, this dividend represents a 1.8% yield on the April 24, 2024 close price of $108.53 per share.

Joe Hanna, President and CEO of McGrath, made the following comments:

"We were pleased with our first quarter results. The 9% increase in companywide rental revenues was driven by strong modular and portable storage performance. Modular rental revenues grew 19% and benefitted from a full quarter of Vesta Modular contribution in 2024 compared with two months in 2023. Portable storage rental revenues grew 8%.

Our modular business was a highlight for the quarter, with broad based rental strength across commercial and education customer bases. We maintained our focus on pricing optimization, rental fleet utilization, and value-added services for our customers. Growth initiatives for Mobile Modular Plus, Site Related Services and new modular equipment sales all continued to show progress.

TRS-RenTelco experienced continued demand challenges, particularly for semiconductor related projects, resulting in 13% lower rental revenues for the quarter, compared to a year ago. During the quarter we reduced new equipment capital spending and made progress with reducing the fleet size to better align with demand conditions.

I appreciate the strong commitment from the McGrath employee team as we maintain our independent focus on disciplined execution during the pending WillScot Mobile Mini transaction."

Division HIGHLIGHTS:

All comparisons presented below are for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the quarter ended March 31, 2023 unless otherwise indicated.

Mobile Modular

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company's Mobile Modular division reported Adjusted EBITDA of $43.3 million, an increase of $10.9 million, or 34%, when compared to the same quarter in 2023.

Rental revenues increased 19% to $76.5 million, depreciation expense increased 14% to $9.9 million, and other direct costs decreased 6% to $22.7 million, which resulted in an increase in gross profit on rental revenues of 41% to $43.9 million.
Rental related services revenues increased 12% to $24.1 million, primarily attributable to higher delivery and pick-up activities and higher site related services, with associated gross profit increasing 14% to $8.4 million.
Sales revenues increased 49% to $25.3 million, primarily from higher new equipment sales. Gross margin on sales was 31% in 2024, compared to 37% in 2023, resulting in a 27% increase in gross profit on sales revenues to $7.9 million. The reduction in gross margin on sales was primarily attributed to a higher mix of new versus used sales in 2024.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $1.6 million to $40.1 million. Included within selling and administrative expenses was $5.3 million higher allocated corporate costs, which included $6.5 million in allocated transaction costs related to the pending merger with WillScot Mobile Mini.

Portable storage

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company's Portable Storage division reported Adjusted EBITDA of $11.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 15%, when compared to the same quarter in 2023.

Rental revenues increased 8% to $18.4 million, depreciation expense increased 23% to $1.0 million, and other direct costs decreased 18% to $1.5 million, which resulted in an increase in gross profit on rental revenues of 10% to $16.0 million.
Rental related services revenues were $4.7 million and gross profit on rental related services revenues was $0.3 million, which were both comparable to the first quarter of 2023.
Sales revenues increased $0.6 million to $1.2 million, primarily from higher used equipment sales. Gross margin on sales was 37% compared to 49% in 2023, resulting in a $0.1 million increase in gross profit on sales revenues to $0.4 million.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million to $9.0 million, primarily due to higher allocated corporate expenses and marketing and administrative costs.

TRS-RenTelco

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company's TRS-RenTelco division reported Adjusted EBITDA of $18.5 million, a decrease of 10%, when compared to the same quarter in 2023.

Rental revenues decreased 13% to $25.4 million, depreciation expense decreased 7%, and other direct costs decreased 7%, resulting in a 22% decrease in gross profit on rental revenues to $9.0 million. The rental revenue decrease was primarily due to weakness in the semiconductor related end markets, resulting in lower average rental equipment on rent compared to the prior year.
Sales revenues increased 33% to $6.8 million and gross profit on sales revenues increased 34% to $3.9 million.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased 6%, to $8.9 million, primarily due to lower allocated corporate expenses.

ABOUT MCGRATH:

McGrath RentCorp (Nasdaq: MGRC) is a leading business-to-business rental company in North America with a strong record of profitable business growth. Founded in 1979, McGrath's operations are centered on modular solutions through its Mobile Modular and Mobile Modular Portable Storage businesses. In addition, its TRS-RenTelcobusiness offers electronic test equipment rental solutions. The Company's rental product offerings and services are part of the circular supply economy, helping customers work more efficiently, and sustainably manage their environmental footprint. With over 40 years of experience, McGrath's success is driven by a focus on exceptional customer experiences. This focus has underpinned the Company's long-term financial success and supported over 30 consecutive years of annual dividend increases to shareholders, a rare distinction among publicly listed companies.

McGrath is headquartered in Livermore, California. Additional information about McGrath and its businesses is available at mgrc.com and investors.mgrc.com.

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You should read this press release in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other SEC filings. You can visit the Company's web site at www.mgrc.com to access information on McGrath RentCorp, including the latest Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other SEC filings.

Conference Call Note:

As previously announced in its press release of April 4, 2024, McGrath RentCorp will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) on April 25, 2024 to discuss the first quarter 2024 results. To participate in the teleconference, dial 1-800-245-3047 (in the U.S.), or 1-203-518-9765 (outside the U.S.), or to listen only, access the simultaneous webcast at the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.mgrc.com/. A replay will be available for 7 days following the call by dialing 1-800-723-5782 (in the U.S.), or 1-402-220-2663 (outside the U.S.). In addition, a live audio webcast and replay of the call may be found in the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.mgrc.com/events-and-presentations.

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MCGRATH RENTCORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2024

2023

Revenues

Rental

$

120,332

$

110,247

Rental related services

29,580

27,132

Rental operations

149,912

137,379

Sales

35,069

23,660

Other

2,846

2,679

Total revenues

187,827

163,718

Costs and Expenses

Direct costs of rental operations:

Depreciation of rental equipment

22,366

21,833

Rental related services

20,786

19,268

Other

29,010

31,135

Total direct costs of rental operations

72,162

72,236

Costs of sales

22,397

14,115

Total costs of revenues

94,559

86,351

Gross profit

93,268

77,367

Expenses:

Selling and administrative expenses

59,818

57,498

Other income, net

(9,281

)

-

Income from operations

42,731

19,869

Interest expense

12,704

7,464

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)

132

(226

)

Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

29,895

12,631

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations

7,047

1,113

Income from continuing operations

22,848

11,518

Discontinued operations:

Income from discontinued operations before provision for income taxes

-

1,709

Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations

-

453

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

-

58,883

Income from discontinued operations

-

60,139

Net income

$

22,848

$

71,657

Earnings per share from continuing operations:

Basic

$

0.93

$

0.47

Diluted

$

0.93

$

0.47

Earnings per share from discontinued operations:

Basic

$

-

$

2.46

Diluted

$

-

$

2.45

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

0.93

$

2.93

Diluted

$

0.93

$

2.92

Shares used in per share calculation:

Basic

24,513

24,416

Diluted

24,564

24,542

Cash dividends declared per share

$

0.475

$

0.465

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MCGRATH RENTCORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

March 31,

December 31,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

Assets

Cash

$

1,912

$

877

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,819 at March 31, 2024 and $2,801 at December 31, 2023

211,950

227,368

Rental equipment, at cost:

Relocatable modular buildings

1,345,919

1,291,093

Portable storage containers

240,517

236,123

Electronic test equipment

370,641

377,587

1,957,077

1,904,803

Less: accumulated depreciation

(588,535

)

(575,480

)

Rental equipment, net

1,368,542

1,329,323

Property, plant and equipment, net

189,166

169,114

Inventories

24,548

15,425

Prepaid expenses and other assets

82,066

87,364

Intangible assets, net

62,020

64,588

Goodwill

323,224

323,224

Total assets

$

2,263,428

$

2,217,283

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Liabilities:

Notes payable

$

798,561

$

762,975

Accounts payable

57,162

58,760

Accrued liabilities

95,725

108,763

Deferred income

122,696

111,428

Deferred income taxes, net

246,264

241,555

Total liabilities

1,320,408

1,283,481

Shareholders' equity:

Common stock, no par value - Authorized 40,000 shares

Issued and outstanding - 24,541 shares as of March 31, 2024 and 24,496 shares as of December 31, 2023

109,249

111,122

Retained earnings

833,820

822,796

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(49

)

(116

)

Total shareholders' equity

943,020

933,802

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,263,428

$

2,217,283

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MCGRATH RENTCORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income

$

22,848

$

71,657

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

27,187

27,590

Deferred income taxes

4,709

(45,496

)

Provision for credit losses

253

744

Share-based compensation

2,209

1,493

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

(9,281

)

-

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

-

(58,883

)

Gain on sale of used rental equipment

(7,355

)

(3,089

)

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)

132

(226

)

Amortization of debt issuance costs

2

2

Change in:

Accounts receivable

15,165

16,209

Inventories

(9,123

)

(5,313

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

5,298

(2,032

)

Accounts payable

9,145

31,559

Accrued liabilities

(13,037

)

(1,722

)

Deferred income

11,268

3,218

Net cash provided by operating activities

59,420

35,711

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

-

262,454

Purchases of rental equipment

(78,641

)

(77,731

)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(25,277

)

(6,857

)

Cash paid for acquisition of businesses

-

(453,592

)

Proceeds from sales of used rental equipment

13,554

12,197

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

12,251

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(78,113

)

(263,529

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Net borrowings under bank lines of credit

35,584

245,033

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of stock awards

(4,082

)

(6,086

)

Payment of dividends

(11,774

)

(11,400

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

19,728

227,547

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

-

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Net increase (decrease) in cash

1,035

(267

)

Cash balance, beginning of period

877

957

Cash balance, end of period

$

1,912

$

690

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

Interest paid, during the period

$

14,184

$

7,817

Net income taxes paid, during the period

$

479

$

413

Dividends accrued during the period, not yet paid

$

12,060

$

11,851

Rental equipment acquisitions, not yet paid

$

5,795

$

5,697

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MCGRATH RENTCORP

BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (unaudited)

Three months ended March 31, 2024

(dollar amounts in thousands)

Mobile Modular

Portable Storage

TRS-RenTelco

Enviroplex

Consolidated

Revenues

Rental

$

76,496

$

18,407

$

25,429

$

-

$

120,332

Rental related services

24,133

4,723

724

-

29,580

Rental operations

100,629

23,130

26,153

-

149,912

Sales

25,326

1,212

6,812

1,719

35,069

Other

1,630

418

798

-

2,846

Total revenues

127,585

24,760

33,763

1,719

187,827

Costs and Expenses

Direct costs of rental operations:

Depreciation

9,874

965

11,527

-

22,366

Rental related services

15,780

4,456

550

-

20,786

Other

22,673

1,468

4,869

-

29,010

Total direct costs of rental operations

48,327

6,889

16,946

-

72,162

Costs of sales

17,413

768

2,942

1,274

22,397

Total costs of revenues

65,740

7,657

19,888

1,274

94,559

Gross Profit

Rental

43,949

15,974

9,033

-

68,956

Rental related services

8,353

267

174

-

8,794

Rental operations

52,302

16,241

9,207

-

77,750

Sales

7,913

444

3,870

445

12,672

Other

1,630

418

798

-

2,846

Total gross profit

61,845

17,103

13,875

445

93,268

Selling and administrative expenses

40,087

9,010

8,918

1,803

59,818

Other income, net

(6,220

)

(1,319

)

(1,742

)

-

(9,281

)

Income (loss) from operations

$

27,978

$

9,412

$

6,699

$

(1,358

)

$

42,731

Interest expense

12,704

Foreign currency exchange loss

132

Provision for income taxes

7,047

Net income

$

22,848

Other Information

Adjusted EBITDA 1

$

43,327

$

11,522

$

18,480

$

(1,261

)

$

72,068

Average rental equipment 2

$

1,174,327

$

223,285

$

372,081

Average monthly total yield 3

2.17

%

2.75

%

2.18

%

Average utilization 4

78.7

%

69.8

%

56.5

%

Average monthly rental rate 5

2.76

%

3.94

%

4.03

%

1. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment costs, share-based compensation, transaction costs and other income, net.

2. Average rental equipment represents the cost of rental equipment, excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment.

3. Average monthly total yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment for the period.

4. Average utilization is calculated by dividing the average month end costs of rental equipment on rent by the average month end total costs of rental equipment.

5. Average monthly rental rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent for the period.

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MCGRATH RENTCORP

BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA (unaudited)

Three months ended March 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in thousands)

Mobile Modular

Portable Storage

TRS-RenTelco

Enviroplex

Adler Tanks (Discontinued)

Consolidated

Revenues

Rental

$

64,056

$

17,057

$

29,134

$

-

$

6,520

$

116,767

Rental related services

21,534

4,718

880

-

2,584

29,716

Rental operations

85,590

21,775

30,014

-

9,104

146,483

Sales

16,967

638

5,114

941

269

23,929

Other

1,370

317

992

-

65

2,744

Total revenues

103,927

22,730

36,120

941

9,438

173,156

Costs and Expenses

Direct costs of rental operations:

Depreciation

8,657

787

12,389

-

1,325

23,158

Rental related services

14,226

4,381

661

-

2,020

21,288

Other

24,127

1,783

5,225

-

1,270

32,405

Total direct costs of rental operations

47,009

6,952

18,275

-

4,614

76,850

Costs of sales

10,747

327

2,225

816

159

14,274

Total costs of revenues

57,756

7,279

20,500

816

4,773

91,124

Gross Profit

Rental

31,273

14,486

11,520

-

3,926

61,205

Rental related services

7,308

337

219

-

564

8,428

Rental operations

38,581

14,823

11,739

-

4,490

69,633

Sales

6,220

311

2,889

125

110

9,655

Other

1,370

317

992

-

65

2,744

Total gross profit

46,171

15,451

15,620

125

4,665

82,032

Selling and administrative expenses

38,456

8,058

9,451

1,533

2,582

60,080

Other income, net

-

-

-

-

-

-

Income (loss) from operations

$

7,715

$

7,393

$

6,169

$

(1,408

)

$

2,083

21,952

Interest expense

7,838

Foreign currency exchange gain

(226

)

Provision for income taxes

1,566

Net income

$

12,774

Other Information

Adjusted EBITDA 1

$

32,425

$

10,020

$

20,635

$

(1,330

)

$

3,682

$

65,432

Average rental equipment 2

$

987,526

$

189,348

$

396,835

Average monthly total yield 3

2.16

%

3.01

%

2.40

%

Average utilization 4

79.4

%

80.8

%

59.2

%

Average monthly rental rate 5

2.72

%

3.71

%

4.14

%

1. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment costs, share-based compensation, transaction costs and other income, net.

2. Average rental equipment represents the cost of rental equipment, excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment.

3. Average monthly total yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment for the period.

4. Average utilization is calculated by dividing the average month end costs of rental equipment on rent by the average month end total costs of rental equipment.

5. Average monthly rental rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent for the period.

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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measures

To supplement the Company's financial data presented on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), the Company presents "Adjusted EBITDA", which is defined by the Company as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment costs, share-based compensation, transaction costs and gains on property sales. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure as management believes it provides useful information to investors regarding the Company's liquidity and financial condition and because management, as well as the Company's lenders, use this measure in evaluating the performance of the Company.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP measures to further evaluate period-to-period operating performance, compliance with financial covenants in the Company's revolving lines of credit and senior notes and the Company's ability to meet future capital expenditure and working capital requirements. Management believes the exclusion of non-cash charges and non-recurring transactions, including share-based compensation, transaction costs and gains on property sales is useful in measuring the Company's cash available for operations and performance of the Company. Because management finds Adjusted EBITDA useful, the Company believes its investors will also find Adjusted EBITDA useful in evaluating the Company's performance.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows, or other consolidated income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of the Company's profitability or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and may be different from non−GAAP measures used by other companies. Unlike EBITDA, which may be used by other companies or investors, Adjusted EBITDA does not include share-based compensation charges, transaction costs and gains on property sales. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is of limited use in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and does not accurately reflect real cash flow. In addition, other companies may not use Adjusted EBITDA or may use other non-GAAP measures, limiting the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA for purposes of comparison. The Company's presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that the Company will not incur expenses that are the same as or similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The Company compensates for the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of the Company's performance. Because Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, as defined by the SEC, the Company includes in the tables below reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliation of Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA

(dollar amounts in thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Income from continuing operations

$

22,848

$

11,518

$

123,182

$

97,169

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations

7,047

1,113

43,544

26,981

Interest expense

12,704

7,464

45,800

17,418

Depreciation and amortization

27,187

26,133

108,972

96,489

EBITDA

69,786

46,228

321,498

238,057

Share-based compensation

2,209

1,375

8,991

6,610

Transaction costs 3

9,354

14,147

11,084

18,200

Other income, net 4

(9,281

)

-

(12,899

)

-

Adjusted EBITDA 1

$

72,068

$

61,750

$

328,674

$

262,867

Adjusted EBITDA margin 2

37

%

38

%

38

%

39

%

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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

(dollar amounts in thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Adjusted EBITDA 1

$

72,068

$

65,432

$

328,674

$

297,579

Interest paid

(14,184

)

(7,817

)

(44,970

)

(20,455

)

Income taxes paid, net of refunds received

(479

)

(413

)

(91,631

)

(27,355

)

Gain on sale of used rental equipment

(7,355

)

(3,089

)

(35,908

)

(35,704

)

Foreign currency exchange loss

132

(226

)

48

165

Amortization of debt issuance costs

2

2

8

14

Change in certain assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

15,418

16,953

(36,678

)

(21,506

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

5,298

(7,345

)

(16,683

)

(28,042

)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

(22,748

)

(31,004

)

(9,570

)

(7,992

)

Deferred income

11,268

3,218

22,144

21,696

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

59,420

$

35,711

$

115,434

$

178,400

1. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment costs, share-based compensation, transaction costs and other income, net. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023, excludes the gain on sale of discontinued operations from the divestiture of Adler Tanks. Total Adjusted EBITDA attributed to discontinued operations for the period ended March 31, 2023 was $3,682.

2. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues for the period.

3. Transaction costs include acquisition and divestiture related legal and professional fees and other costs specific to these transactions.

4. Other income, net consists of net gains on property, plant and equipment sales that are infrequent in nature and excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

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