Elias J. Sabo
Analyst · Raymond James
Thank you, Alan. I will begin by reviewing our niche industrial businesses. As Alan mentioned, these businesses continue to generate strong and predicable free cash flow. We are pleased to have produced combined revenue increase of approximately 11.6% during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the year earlier period, representing the fifth consecutive quarter these businesses reported year-over-year top line growth. EBITDA, on a combined basis, declined year-over-year, however, by approximately 2.7% and the combined EBITDA margin was 13.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, versus 15.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Sequentially, the combined revenue for our niche industrial businesses was flat. In addition, EBITDA, on a combined basis for the second quarter of 2014, rose approximately 5.7%, and the EBITDA margin increased 60 basis points as compared to the first quarter of 2014. The Advanced Circuits performed in line with our expectations for the second quarter. Although the company's financial results declined as compared to the year earlier period, revenue on a sequential basis increased approximately 2% due continued growth in our assembly business. Margins were impacted in the second quarter as our overall production volumes decreased. We remain focused on taking advantage of our core prototype and quick-turn capabilities and superior customer service to increase market share, while pursuing attractive opportunities to further consolidate the industry. Arnold Magnetic posted second quarter results that met our expectation. Revenue for the quarter was flat as compared to the year earlier period and EBITDA declined year-over-year, primarily due to its FlexMag division completing a one-time high-margin project in Q2 2013 that was not replicated in 2014. On a sequential basis, both revenue and EBITDA increased 6.8% and 33.1%, respectively. We continue to build Arnold's infrastructure to support its long-term growth objectives and remain excited by the company's future prospects. At Tridien, revenue increased year-over-year by approximately 10% and EBITDA declined approximately 11%. Margins in the quarter were impacted by higher sales of non-powered products. Tridien also incurred higher research and development expense and administrative costs in anticipation of new product launches scheduled for late in the fourth quarter. Finally, at AFM, this business continues to exceed our expectations as revenue in the second quarter increased 47% compared to the year earlier period, representing the fourth consecutive quarter that sales have posted double-digit growth on a year-over-year basis, and the sixth consecutive quarter that sales have increased year-over-year. During the second quarter, AFM benefited from the fulfillment of a large proportional sales order from an existing customer that was completed in June 2014. In addition to AFM's positive sales momentum, this business has now generated positive cash flow for 3 consecutive quarters. We remain encouraged by the progress this business has achieved, gaining market share during a challenging retail environment in the furniture industry while benefiting from a more efficient cost structure. Next, I will turn to our branded consumer businesses. During the second quarter, our branded consumer businesses produced both revenue and EBITDA growth on a combined basis of approximately 8.2% and 3%, respectively, over the year earlier period. The combined EBITDA margin, however, declined to 18.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, from 19.2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, for these 4 subsidiaries on a combined basis. Sequentially, the combined revenue for our branded consumer businesses increased approximately 15.6%. In addition, EBITDA on a combined basis for the second quarter of 2014 increased approximately 15.2%, and the EBITDA margin was the same as compared to the first quarter of 2014. For the second quarter, ERGObaby delivered another strong performance in terms of both sales and profitability, posting revenue and EBITDA growth of approximately 19% and 23%, respectively. Including Q2, this business has now posted double-digit earnings growth on a year-over-year basis for 7 out of the past 8 quarters. We continue to benefit from the strong demand for ERGObaby's premier child mobility and transport products, including new product launches. At Liberty, this business posted second quarter results below our expectations. As we stated on our previous call, the demand for the company's premium gun and home safe began softening towards the end of last year, which contributed to a decline in revenue of approximately 40% for the second quarter of 2014 versus the year earlier period. In addition, this business recorded an inventory charge of $1.6 million reflecting a reduced pricing for import safes, resulting in an operating loss for the second quarter. Management has taken significant proactive measures to rightsize this business in line with the current demand environment. Specifically, SG&A cost in the second quarter decreased over 15% as compared to the year earlier period. In addition, we reduced direct and indirect labor costs as a result of Liberty's lower manufacturing volumes in the second quarter relative to the prior year. While we expect to improve operating efficiencies going forward, we now anticipate Liberty to generate EBITDA in the range of $5 million to $7 million for the full year of 2014. At FOX, both revenue and EBITDA increased year-over-year by approximately 23%. As Alan mentioned earlier, Fox's results will no longer be consolidated with the results of our other subsidiary given CODI's ownership percentage has recently dropped below a controlling interest. We continue to be the largest shareholder of FOX and remain excited by the company's future growth prospect. And lastly, CamelBak exceeded our expectations in the second quarter as revenue and EBITDA increased approximately 18% and 32%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. During the second quarter, CamelBak expanded its international presence and increased penetration levels among new and existing customers as we continue to leverage company's leading reputation for providing innovative, personal hydration products and strengthening global distribution network. I would now like to turn the call over to Ryan to add his comments on our financial results.