dxpe-20150331_10q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
or
 
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from
to
 
 
Commission file number 0-21513
 
DXP Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas
 
76-0509661
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
7272 Pinemont, Houston, Texas 77040
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(713) 996-4700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [X]                                                                                 Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

Number of shares of registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of May 11, 2015: 14,233,635, par value $0.01 per share.


 
 

 
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(unaudited)
       
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 ASSETS
     
Current assets:
     
 Cash
$               2,409
 
$         47
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,102 in 2015 and $8,713 in 2014
212,017
 
239,236
Inventories, net
112,659
 
115,658
Costs and estimated profits in excess of billings on
 uncompleted contracts
23,253
 
20,083
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
5,075
 
3,004
Deferred income taxes
7,908
 
8,250
Total current assets
363,321
 
386,278
Property and equipment, net
68,985
 
69,979
Goodwill
253,312
 
253,312
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $73,657 in 2015 and $66,412 in 2014
123,088
 
130,333
Other long-term assets
1,736
 
1,730
Total assets
$         810,442
 
$    841,632
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
     
Current liabilities:
     
Current maturities of long-term debt
            $           41,603
 
$      38,608
Trade accounts payable
93,730
 
100,774
Accrued wages and benefits
24,757
 
26,967
Federal income taxes payable
4,081
 
8,130
Customer advances
4,207
 
4,262
Billings in excess of costs and profits on uncompleted contracts
7,075
 
8,840
Other current liabilities
15,457
 
19,621
Total current liabilities
190,910
 
207,202
Long-term debt, less current maturities
363,222
 
372,908
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
(2,425)
 
(2,714)
Long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs
360,797
 
370,194
Non-current deferred income taxes
17,736
 
21,284
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
     
Shareholders’ equity:
     
Series A preferred stock, 1/10th vote per share; $1.00 par value; liquidation preference of $100 per share ($112 at September 30, 2014); 1,000,000 shares authorized; 1,122 shares issued and outstanding
1
 
1
Series B convertible preferred stock, 1/10th vote per share; $1.00 par value; $100 stated value; liquidation preference of $100 per share ($1,500 at September 30, 2014); 1,000,000 shares authorized; 15,000 shares issued and outstanding
15
 
15
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 14,698,171 in 2015 and 14,655,356 in 2014 shares issued
146
 
146
Additional paid-in capital
115,972
 
115,605
Retained earnings
158,037
 
148,409
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(8,740)
 
(5,700)
Treasury stock, at cost (471,615 shares in 2015 and 280,195 in 2014)
(24,432)
 
(15,524)
 Total shareholders’ equity
240,999
 
242,952
 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$         810,442
 
$    841,632

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
       
Sales
$      341,594
 
$     348,504
Cost of sales
243,545
 
246,797
Gross profit
98,049
 
101,707
Selling, general and
 administrative expense
79,950
 
 
80,553
Operating income
18,099
 
21,154
Other expense (income), net
(249)
 
(150)
Interest expense
                   2,683
 
3,397
Income before income taxes
15,665
 
17,907
Provision for income taxes
6,014
 
6,944
Net income
9,651
 
10,963
Preferred stock dividend
23
 
23
Net income attributable to
 common shareholders
 
$        9,628
 
 
$      10,940
       
Net income
$        9,651
 
$      10,963
Loss on long-term investment,
 net of income taxes
-
 
(55)
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of income taxes
(3,040)
 
(1,290)
Comprehensive income (loss)
$       6,611
 
$      9,618
       
Basic earnings per share
$         0.67
 
$          0.74
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding
 
14,391
 
 
14,724
Diluted earnings per share
$         0.63
 
$          0.70
Weighted average common shares
 and common equivalent
 shares outstanding
15,231
 
 
 
15,564

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) (unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     
Net income
$          9,651
 
$     10,963
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  provided by (used in) operating activities:
     
   Depreciation
2,901
 
2,984
   Amortization of intangible assets
5,358
 
5,577
   Bad debt expense
516
 
524
   Amortization of debt issuance costs
289
 
289
   Compensation expense for restricted stock
812
 
685
   Tax loss (benefit) related to vesting of restricted stock
46
 
(637)
   Deferred income taxes
1,262
 
(3,157)
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
 assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions:
     
   Trade accounts receivable
23,588
 
(18,010)
   Costs and estimated profits in excess of billings on
     uncompleted contracts
(3,340)
 
6,510
   Inventories
3,018
 
1,041
   Prepaid expenses and other assets
(2,181)
 
636
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(18,389)
 
10,450
   Billings in excess of costs and  estimated profits on
   uncompleted contracts
(1,550)
 
2,795
Net cash provided by operating activities
21,981
 
20,650
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     
Purchase of property and equipment
(3,574)
 
(1,684)
Sale of long-term investment
-
 
(1,688)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
-
 
(287,043)
 Net cash used in investing activities
(3,574)
 
(290,415)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     
Proceeds from debt
123,351
 
380,439
Principal payments on revolving line of credit and other long-term
 debt
(130,016)
 
 
(104,454)
Dividends paid
(23)
 
(23)
Purchase of treasury stock
(8,908)
 
-
Tax benefit related to vesting of restricted stock
(46)
 
637
 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(15,642)
 
276,599
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ON CASH
(403)
 
(172)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2,362
 
6,662
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
47
 
5,469
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$         2,409
 
$       12,131

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


 
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DXP ENTERPRISES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY

DXP Enterprises, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (collectively “DXP,” “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) was incorporated in Texas on July 26, 1996, to be the successor to SEPCO Industries, Inc. DXP Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of distributing maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, and service to industrial customers. Additionally, DXP provides integrated, custom pump skid packages, pump remanufacturing and manufactures branded private label pumps to industrial customers. The Company is organized into three business segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services (SCS) and Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS). See Note 13 for discussion of the business segments.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on substantially the same basis as our annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. For a more complete discussion of our significant accounting policies and business practices, refer to the consolidated annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2015. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full fiscal year.

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

For binding agreements to fabricate tangible assets to customer specifications, the Company recognizes revenues using the percentage of completion method. Under this method, revenues are recognized as costs are incurred and included in estimated profits calculated on the basis of the relationship between costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. If at any time expected costs exceed the value of the contract, the loss is recognized immediately. The typical time span of these contracts is approximately one to two years.

NOTE 3 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires entities to recognize debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, however, early adoption is permitted. DXP adopted this guidance for the first quarter of 2015 and adjusted the balance sheet for all periods presented.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides guidance on revenue recognition. The core principal of this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance requires entities to apply a five-step method to (1) identify the contract(s) with customers; (2) identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. In April 2015, the FASB issued a proposal to defer the effective date. If approved, the pronouncement would be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. We are evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
 
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In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), which requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a liability and not combine it with deferred tax assets to the extent a net operating loss carry-forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward is not available at the reporting date. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. DXP adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2014. There was no material effect on our financial statements.

NOTE 4 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Authoritative guidance for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis applies to all financial assets and financial liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. Fair value, as defined in the authoritative guidance, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance affects the fair value measurement of an investment with quoted market prices in an active market for identical instruments, which must be classified in one of the following categories:

Level 1 Inputs

Level 1 inputs come from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Inputs

Level 2 inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable for an asset or liability. These inputs include: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 Inputs

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability which require the Company’s own assumptions.

Financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

The following table presents the changes in Level 1 assets for the period indicated (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
       
Fair value at beginning of period
$            -
 
$        1,837
Investment during the period
-
 
-
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
 included in other comprehensive income
-
 
(149)
Proceeds on sale of investment
-
 
(1,688)
Fair value at end of period
$            -
 
$               -

The Company paid a total of $1.7 million for an investment with quoted market prices in an active market. At December 31, 2013, the market value of this investment was $1.8 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold this investment for $1.7 million. The Company recognized a $0.1 million loss in 2014 on the sale of this investment, which is included in other income within our condensed consolidated statements of income.
 
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During the fourth quarter of 2014, in connection with the annual test for impairment, DXP recorded total impairment charges of $117.6 million in order to reflect the implied fair values of goodwill, which is a non-recurring fair value adjustment. The fair values of goodwill used in the impairment calculations were estimated based on discounted estimated future cash flows with the discount rates of 10.0% to 13.5%. The measurements utilized to determine the implied fair value of goodwill represent significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in accordance with the fair value hierarchy.

NOTE 5 - INVENTORY

The carrying values of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
       
Finished goods
 $     100,372
 
$        99,732
Work in process
12,287
 
15,926
Inventories, net
$    112,659
 
$      115,658

NOTE 6 – COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts arise in the consolidated balance sheets when revenues have been recognized but the amounts cannot be billed under the terms of the contracts. Such amounts are recoverable from customers upon various measures of performance, including achievement of certain milestones, completion of specified units, or completion of a contract.

Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts and related amounts billed were as follows (in thousands):

 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
             44,412
 
              49,133
Estimated earnings, thereon
             15,037
 
              16,749
Total
             59,449
 
              65,882
Less: billings to date
             43,247
 
              54,701
Net
             16,202
 
              11,181


Such amounts were included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for 2015 and 2014 under the following captions (in thousands):

 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts
 $          23,253
 
 $          20,083
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts
            (7,075)
 
            (8,840)
Translation Adjustment
                   24
 
                 (62)
Net
 $          16,202
 
 $          11,181

 
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NOTE 7 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The carrying values of property and equipment are as follows (in thousands):

 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
   
       
Land
$       2,386
 
$       2,386
Buildings and leasehold improvements
13,537
 
13,490
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
98,849
 
97,829
Less – Accumulated depreciation
(45,787)
 
(43,726)
Total Property and Equipment, net
$    68,985
 
$    69,979

NOTE 8 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets during the three months ended March 31, 2015 (in thousands):

 
 
Goodwill
 
Other
Intangible Assets
 
Total
           
Balance as of December 31, 2014
$   253,312
 
$      130,333
 
$    383,645
Acquired during the period
-
 
-
 
           -
Translation adjustment
-
 
(1,887)
 
(1,887)
Amortization
-
 
(5,358)
 
(5,358)
Balance as of March 31, 2015
$  253,312
 
$     123,088
 
$   376,400

The following table presents goodwill balance by reportable segment as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Service Centers
$    167,302
 
$   167,302
Innovative Pumping Solutions
68,872
 
68,872
Supply Chain Services
17,138
 
17,138
Total
$    253,312
 
$   253,312

The following table presents a summary of amortizable other intangible assets (in thousands):

   As of March 31, 2015  
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Carrying Amount, net
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Carrying Amount, net
Vendor agreements
$        2,496
 
$      (1,361)
 
$      1,135
 
$     2,496
 
$       (1,330)
 
$       1,166
Customer relationships
192,512
 
(71,082)
 
121,430
 
192,512
 
(63,957)
 
128,555
Non-compete agreements
1,737
 
(1,214)
 
523
 
1,737
 
(1,125)
 
612
Total
$   196,745
 
$   (73,657)
 
$  123,088
 
$ 196,745
 
$     (66,412)
 
$   130,333

Other intangible assets are generally amortized according to estimated economic benefits over their estimated useful lives.
 
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NOTE 9 – LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
       
Line of credit
$   196,519
 
$     193,443
Term loan
203,125
 
212,500
Promissory note payable in monthly installments at 2.9% through
  January 2021, collateralized by equipment
5,016
 
 5,216
Unsecured subordinated notes payable in quarterly installments at 5%
 through November 2015
165
 
357
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
(2,425)
 
(2,714)
 
402,400
 
408,802
Less: Current portion
(41,603)
 
(38,608)
Long-term debt less current maturities
$  360,797
 
$   370,194


On July 11, 2012, DXP entered into a credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and Administrative Agent for the lenders (as amended, the “Original Facility”). On January 2, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Issuing Lender and Administrative Agent for other lenders (the “Facility”), amending and restating the Original Facility.

The Facility provides a term loan and a $350 million revolving line of credit to the Company. At March 31, 2015 the term loan component of the facility was $203.1 million. The Facility expires on January 2, 2019.

The Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR (or CDOR for Canadian dollar loans) plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.50% or prime plus an applicable margin from 0.25% to 1.50% where the applicable margin is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined by the Facility as of the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently ended prior to the date of borrowing. Commitment fees of 0.20% to 0.45% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use at any given time on the line of credit. Commitment fees are included as interest in the consolidated statements of income.

On March 31, 2015, the LIBOR based rate of the Facility was LIBOR plus 2.00% the prime based rate of the Facility was prime plus 1.00%, and the commitment fee was 0.35%. At March 31, 2015, $399.6 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 2.2% under the LIBOR options. At March 31, 2015, the Company had $41.3 million available for borrowing under the Facility.

The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and levels of these measures with which the Company must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end. Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral to secure the credit facility.
 
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NOTE 10 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Restricted Stock

Under the restricted stock plan approved by our shareholders (the “Restricted Stock Plan”), directors, consultants and employees may be awarded shares of DXP’s common stock. The shares of restricted stock granted to employees and that are outstanding as of March 31, 2015 vest in accordance with one of the following vesting schedules: 100% one year after date of grant; 33.3% each year for three years after date of grant; 20% each year for five years after the grant date; or 10% each year for ten years after the grant date. The Restricted Stock Plan provides that on each July 1 during the term of the plan each non-employee director of DXP will be granted the number of whole shares calculated by dividing $75 thousand by the closing price of the common stock on such July 1. The shares of restricted stock granted to non-employee directors of DXP vest one year after the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock awards is measured based upon the closing prices of DXP’s common stock on the grant dates and is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the awards. Once restricted stock vests, new shares of the Company’s stock are issued.

The following table provides certain information regarding the shares authorized and outstanding under the Restricted Stock Plan at March 31, 2015:

Number of shares authorized for grants
800,000
Number of shares granted
(850,378)
Number of shares forfeited
131,664
Number of shares available for future grants
81,286
Weighted-average grant price of granted shares
$         28.11

Changes in restricted stock for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were as follows:

 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Price
Non-vested at December 31, 2014
179,942
 
$ 52.71
Granted
13,000
 
$ 46.08
Forfeited
         (8,643)
 
$ 62.76
Vested
(42,815)
 
$ 47.02
Non-vested at March 31, 2015
141,484
 
$ 53.21

Compensation expense, associated with restricted stock, recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Related income tax benefits recognized in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense under the Restricted Stock Plan at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $6.7 million and $6.9 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average period over which the unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 31.2 months.
 
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NOTE 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

Basic earnings per share is computed based on weighted average shares outstanding and excludes dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share is computed including the impacts of all potentially dilutive securities.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 Basic:      
 Weighted average shares outstanding 14,391    14,724 
Net income
 $      9,651
 
$      10,963
Convertible preferred stock dividend
23
 
23
Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$      9,628
 
 
$      10,940
Per share amount
$        0.67
 
$          0.74
       
Diluted:
     
Weighted average shares outstanding
14,391
 
14,724
Assumed conversion of convertible
 preferred stock
840
 
840
Total dilutive shares
15,231
 
15,564
Net income attributable to
 common shareholders
 
$     9,628
 
 
$      10,940
Convertible preferred stock dividend
23
 
23
Net income for diluted
 earnings per share
 $     9,651
 
$      10,963
Per share amount
$       0.63
 
$          0.70

NOTE 12 - BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

All of the Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Revenues and expenses of the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. The allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is based on estimates of fair market value and may be prospectively revised if and when additional information the Company is awaiting concerning certain asset and liability valuations is obtained, provided that such information is received no later than one year after the date of acquisition. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. It specifically includes the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of our acquisitions with the operations of DXP and any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition such as the assembled workforce.

On January 2, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the equity securities and units of B27, LLC (“B27”) by way of a Securities Purchase Agreement to expand DXP’s pump packaging offering. The total transaction value was approximately $293.6 million, excluding approximately $1.0 million in transaction costs recognized within SG&A in the 2013 statement of income.  The purchase price was financed with borrowings under our amended credit facility and approximately $4.0 million (36,000 shares) of DXP common stock. DXP has not completed the valuation of working capital due to a dispute with the sellers of B27 regarding the working capital adjustment to the purchase price. Estimated goodwill of $178.3 million and intangible assets of $81.1 million were recognized for this acquisition. Approximately $154.6 million of the estimated goodwill or intangible assets are expected not to be tax deductible. The estimated goodwill associated with this acquisition is included in the IPS and Service Centers segments. During the fourth quarter of 2014, DXP performed its annual impairment test and recognized impairment expense of $105.3 million on the goodwill associated with the acquisition of B27.
 
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On May 1, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of Machinery Tooling and Supply, LLC (“MT&S”) to expand DXP’s cutting tools offering in the North Central region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $14.7 million for MT&S, which was borrowed under our existing credit facility. DXP has completed valuations of intangibles for MT&S, the valuation of working capital items, and completed the analysis of tax effects, however, the amounts remain preliminary due to potential working capital adjustments. Estimated goodwill of $4.3 million and intangible assets of $4.1 million were recognized for this acquisition. All of the estimated goodwill is included in the Service Centers segment.

The value assigned to the non-compete agreements and customer relationships for business acquisitions were determined by discounting the estimated cash flows associated with non-compete agreements and customer relationships as of the date the acquisition was consummated. The estimated cash flows were based on estimated revenues net of operating expenses and net of capital charges for assets that contribute to the projected cash flow from these assets. The projected revenues and operating expenses were estimated based on management estimates. Net capital charges for assets that contribute to projected cash flow were based on the estimated fair value of those assets. For B27, a discount rate of 13.5% was deemed appropriate for valuing these assets and was based on the risks associated with the respective cash flows taking into consideration the acquired company’s weighted average cost of capital.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, businesses acquired during 2014 contributed sales of $43.7 million and a loss before taxes of approximately $1.4 million.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2014 in connection with the acquisitions described above (in thousands):

 
B27
MT&S
Total
 
       
Cash
$     2,538
$     806
 $    3,344
Accounts Receivable, net
51,448
5,656
57,104
Inventory
6,472
2,522
8,994
Property and equipment
14,573
557
15,130
Goodwill and intangibles(1)
259,412
8,405
267,817
Other assets
1,791
59
1,850
Assets acquired
336,234
18,005
354,239
Current liabilities assumed
26,690
3,336
30,026
Non-current liabilities assumed
15,992
-
15,992
 Net assets acquired
$ 293,552
$14,669
$ 308,221

(1) The amounts in the table above do not reflect the $105.3 million of goodwill impairment charges for B27 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, assuming the acquisition of businesses completed in 2014 were consummated as of January 1, 2014 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Net sales
$  341,594
 
$  358,304
Net income
$      9,651
 
$    11,876
Per share data
     
Basic earnings
  $        0.67
 
  $        0.81
Diluted earnings
$        0.63
 
$        0.76

 
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NOTE 13 - SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s reportable business segments are: Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions and Supply Chain Services. The Service Centers segment is engaged in providing maintenance, MRO products, equipment and integrated services, including logistics capabilities, to industrial customers. The Service Centers segment provides a wide range of MRO products in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, fastener, industrial supply, safety products and safety services categories. The Innovative Pumping Solutions segment fabricates and assembles custom-made pump packages, remanufactures pumps and manufactures branded private label pumps. The Supply Chain Services segment manages all or part of a customer's supply chain, including warehouse and inventory management.

The high degree of integration of the Company’s operations necessitates the use of a substantial number of allocations and apportionments in the determination of business segment information. Sales are shown net of intersegment eliminations.

The following table sets out financial information relating the Company’s segments (in thousands):

 
Three Months ended March 31,
 
Service
Centers
 
IPS
 
SCS
 
 
Total
2015
             
Sales
$ 225,792
 
$  74,263
 
$   41,539
 
$ 341,594
Operating income for reportable segments
$   22,866
 
$    8,626
 
$     3,279
 
$   34,771
               
2014
             
Sales
$ 231,224
 
$  79,881
 
$   37,399
 
$ 348,504
Operating income for reportable segments
$   24,425
 
$    9,549
 
$     3,125
 
$   37,099


The following table presents reconciliations of operating income for reportable segments to the consolidated income before taxes (in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2015
 
 
2014
Operating income for reportable segments
$     34,771
 
$      37,099
Adjustment for:
     
 Amortization of intangibles
5,358
 
5,577
 Corporate and other expense, net
11,314
 
10,368
Total operating income
18,099
 
21,154
Interest expense, net
2,683
 
3,397
Other expense (income), net
(249)
 
(150)
Income before income taxes
$    15,665
 
$      17,907

 
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NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While DXP is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, it believes that the ultimate resolution will not have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on DXP’s consolidated financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

NOTE 15 – SHARE REPURCHASES

On December 17, 2014, DXP publicly announced an authorization from the Board of Directors that allows DXP from time to time to purchase up to 400,000 shares of DXP's common stock over 24 months. Purchases could be made in open market or in privately negotiated transactions. DXP has purchased 191,420 shares for $8.9 million under this authorization as of March 31, 2015.

NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 1, 2015, DXP acquired substantially all of the equity interests of Tool Supply, Inc. (“Tool Supply”). DXP acquired this business to enhance our metal working product offering in the Pacific northwest region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $5.2 million for Tool Supply which was borrowed under our existing credit Facility.

ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following management discussion and analysis (MD&A) of the financial condition and results of operations of
DXP Enterprises, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (collectively “DXP,” “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 should be read in conjunction with our previous annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q incorporated in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by reference, and the financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual and quarterly reports. The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”).

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “might”, “estimates”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “plans” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may vary materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include the effectiveness of management’s strategies and decisions, our ability to implement our internal growth and acquisition growth  strategies, general economic and business condition specific to our primary customers, changes in government regulations, our ability to effectively integrate businesses we may acquire, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements and changing prices and market conditions. This Report identifies other factors that could cause such differences. We cannot assure that these are all of the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in "Risk Factors", included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2015. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Report to the "Company", "DXP", “we” or “our” shall mean DXP Enterprises, Inc., a Texas corporation, together with its subsidiaries.
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
%
2014
%
Sales
$341,594
100.0
$348,504
100.0
Cost of sales
243,545
71.3
246,797
70.8
Gross profit
98,049
28.7
101,707
29.2
Selling, general and
 administrative expense
79,950
23.4
80,553
23.1
Operating income
18,099
5.3
21,154
6.1
Interest expense
2,683
0.8
3,397
1.0
Other expense (income), net
(249)
0.1
(150)
0.0
Income before
 income taxes
15,665
4.6
17,907
5.1
Provision for
 income taxes
6,014
1.8
6,944
2.0
Net income
$  9,651
2.8
$  10,963
3.1
Per share amounts
       
 Basic earnings
 per share
 $    0.67
 
$      0.74
 
 Diluted earnings
 per share
$    0.63
 
$      0.70
 

DXP is organized into three business segments: Service Centers, Supply Chain Services (SCS) and Innovative
Pumping Solutions (IPS). The Service Centers are engaged in providing maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, equipment and integrated services, including technical expertise and logistics capabilities, to industrial customers with the ability to provide same day delivery. The Service Centers provide a wide range of MRO products and services in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, industrial supply and safety product and service categories. The SCS segment manages all or part of our customer’s supply chain, including inventory. The IPS segment fabricates and assembles integrated pump system packages custom made to customer specifications, remanufactures pumps and manufactures branded private label pumps.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

SALES. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased $6.9 million, or 2.0%, to approximately $341.6 million from $348.5 million for the prior corresponding period. MT&S, a business acquired on May 1, 2014, accounted for $11.3 million of the first quarter 2015 sales. Excluding first quarter 2015 sales from MT&S, on a same store sales basis, sales for the first quarter in 2015 decreased by $18.3 million, or 5.2% from the prior corresponding period. This sales decrease is primarily the result of decreases in our Service Center and IPS segments of $16.8 million and $5.6 million, respectively, on a same store sales basis. These decreases in sales were partially offset by an increase of $4.1 million within our SCS segment. These variances are explained in segment discussions below. The strength of the U.S. dollar contributed to the sales decline. Sales for our Canadian operations were $36.4 million for the first quarter of 2015. The change in the exchange rate reduced sales by approximately $4.5 million compared to the amount which would be calculated using the first quarter of 2014 average exchange rate.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased by approximately 50 basis points from the prior corresponding period. This decrease is primarily the result of MT&S having a lower gross profit percentage of 20.6% than the 29.0% gross profit percentage for the remainder of DXP. On a same store sales basis, gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by approximately 20 basis points. This decline in gross profit as a percentage of sales is primarily the result of an approximate 560 basis point decline in the gross profit percentage for $44.0 million of sales of safety related products and services in the first quarter of 2015. The decline in the gross profit percentage to 30.0% for the first quarter of 2015, from 35.6% for the first quarter of 2014, for safety related products and services is primarily the result of a decline in sales of higher margin safety services work in upstream oil and gas markets due to a significant decline in the number of drilling rigs operating in the U.S. and Canada.
 
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased by approximately $0.6 million, or 0.8% to $80.0 million from $80.6 million for the prior corresponding period. Selling, general and administrative expense from MT&S was $1.8 million of the first quarter amount. Excluding first quarter expenses from MT&S, on a same store sales basis, SG&A for the quarter decreased by $2.4 million, or 3.0%. Health care claims increased $1.8 million, or approximately 62% over the prior corresponding period, which was offset by a $4.2 million decrease in variable compensation related to declines in sales to customers in upstream oil and gas markets. As a percentage of sales, the first quarter 2015 expense increased approximately 55 basis points to 23.7%, from 23.1% for the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis, primarily as a result of increased health care claims.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the first quarter of 2015 decreased $3.1 million, or 14.5% compared to the prior corresponding period. This decrease in operating income is primarily the result of the 2.0% decrease in sales and the 50 basis point decline in gross profit percentage discussed above. Operating income from MT&S reduced the decline in operating income by $0.5 million. Excluding operating income from MT&S, on a same store sales basis, operating income decreased $3.6 million, or 16.9% from the prior corresponding period. This decrease in operating income is primarily related to the decline in sales and gross profit discussed above.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for the first quarter of 2015 decreased 21.0% from the prior corresponding period primarily due to paying down debt during 2014 and 2015.

INCOME TAXES. Our provision for income taxes differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state income taxes and non-deductible expenses. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2015 decreased to 38.4% from 38.7% in the prior corresponding period primarily as a result of small changes in permanent differences.

SERVICE CENTERS SEGMENT. Sales for the Service Centers segment decreased by $5.4 million, or 2.4% for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior corresponding period. Excluding first quarter 2015 Service Centers segment sales from MT&S of $11.3 million, Service Centers segment sales for the first quarter in 2015 decreased $16.8 million, or 7.3% from the prior corresponding period, on a same store sales basis. This sales decrease is primarily the result of decreased sales of bearings, metal working products and safety services to customers engaged in the upstream oil and gas market or manufacturing equipment for the upstream oil and gas market. If crude oil and natural gas prices remain at, or below, prices experienced during the first quarter of 2015, this decline in sales to the upstream oil and gas industry would be expected to continue during the remainder of 2015. The strength of the U.S. dollar also contributed to the sales decline. Service Center sales for our Canadian operations were $30.6 million. The change in the exchange rate reduced sales by $3.8 million compared to the amount which would be calculated using the first quarter of 2014 average exchange rate. As a percentage of sales, the first quarter gross profit percentage for the Service Centers segment decreased approximately 70 basis points from the prior corresponding period. Excluding the first quarter Service Centers segment results of MT&S, the gross profit percentage decreased approximately 20 basis points from the prior corresponding period. The decline in gross profit as a percentage of sales, on a same store sales basis, is primarily the result of an approximate 560 basis point decline in the gross profit percentage for $41.0 million of sales of safety related products and services in the first quarter of 2015. The decline in the gross profit percentage to 30.9% for the first quarter of 2015, from 36.5% in the prior corresponding period, for safety related products and services is primarily the result of decreased sales of higher margin safety services work in upstream oil and gas markets in the U.S and Canada due to a significant decline in the number of drilling rigs operating in the U.S and Canada. Operating income for the Service Centers segment decreased $1.6 million, or 6.4%. Excluding first quarter Service Centers segment operating income from MT&S of $0.8 million, Service Centers segment operating income for the first quarter in 2015 decreased by $2.4 million, or 9.7% primarily as a result of the decreased sales and gross profit discussed above.

INNOVATIVE PUMPING SOLUTIONS SEGMENT. Sales for the IPS segment decreased by $5.6 million, or 7.0% for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior corresponding period. This decrease was primarily the result of a decline in the capital spending by oil and gas producers and related businesses. This decline in IPS sales could continue during the remainder of 2015 if crude oil and natural gas prices remain at, or below, prices experienced during the first quarter of 2015. As a percentage of sales, the first quarter gross profit percentage for the IPS segment increased approximately 40 basis points from the prior corresponding period primarily as a result of improved gross profit as a percentage of sales by B27. B27 experienced cost overruns in the first quarter of 2014. Operating income for the IPS segment decreased $0.9 million, or 9.7%, primarily as a result of the 7.0% decrease in sales.
 
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SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES SEGMENT. Sales for the SCS segment increased by $4.1 million, or 11.1%, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior corresponding period. The increase in sales is primarily related to increased sales to new and existing customers in the automotive, petrochemical, mining and gas turbine industries which were partially offset by decreases in sales to customers in the in oilfield services and oilfield equipment manufacturing industries. We suspect the customers, which purchased more products from DXP, did so because the customers increased production during the period. We suspect customers in the oilfield services and oilfield equipment manufacturing industries purchased less from DXP because of the decline in the number of drilling rigs operating in the U.S and Canada. Operating income for the SCS segment increased 5.0% primarily as a result of the 11.1% increase in sales.

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRO-FORMA DATA

A key component of our growth strategy includes completing acquisitions of businesses with complementary or desirable product lines, locations or customers. Since 2004, we have completed 29 acquisitions across our three business segments. Below is a summary of recent acquisitions.

On January 2, 2014, the Company acquired all of the equity securities and units of B27, LLC (“B27”). DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s pump packaging offering. The total transaction value was approximately $293.6 million, excluding approximately $1.0 million in transaction costs. The purchase price was financed with borrowings under DXP’s amended credit facility and approximately $4.0 million (36,000 shares) of DXP common stock.

On May 1, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of Machinery Tooling and Supply, LLC (MT&S) by way of an Equity Purchase Agreement to expand DXP’s cutting tools offering in the North Central region of the United States. DXP paid approximately $14.7 million for MT&S, which was borrowed under our existing credit facility.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, businesses acquired during 2014 contributed sales of $43.7 million and a loss before taxes of approximately $1.4 million.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2014 in connection with the acquisitions described above (in thousands):
 
B27
MT&S
Total
 
       
Cash
$     2,538
$     806
 $    3,344
Accounts Receivable, net
51,448
5,656
57,104
Inventory
6,472
2,522
8,994
Property and equipment
14,573
557
15,130
Goodwill and intangibles(1)
259,412
8,405
267,817
Other assets
1,791
59
1,850
Assets acquired
336,234
18,005
354,239
Current liabilities assumed
26,690
3,336
30,026
Non-current liabilities assumed
15,992
-
15,992
 Net assets acquired
$ 293,552
$14,669
$ 308,221

(1) The amounts in the table above do not reflect the $105.3 million of goodwill impairment charges for B27 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014.
 
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The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, assuming the acquisition of businesses completed in 2014 were consummated as of January 1, 2014 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Net sales
$  341,594
 
$  358,304
Net income
$      9,651
 
$    11,876
Per share data
     
Basic earnings
  $        0.67
 
  $        0.81
Diluted earnings
$        0.63
 
$        0.76



LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General Overview

As a distributor of MRO products and services, we require significant amounts of working capital to fund inventories and accounts receivable. Additional cash is required for capital items for information technology, warehouse equipment and safety services equipment. We also require cash to pay our lease obligations and to service our debt.

The Company generated $22.0 million of cash in operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $20.7 million during the prior corresponding period. The increase between the two periods was primarily driven by changes in working capital.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the amount available to be borrowed under our credit agreement with our bank lender decreased from $51.0 million at December 31, 2014 to $41.3 million at March 31, 2015. This decrease in availability primarily resulted from the $3.3 million decline in the earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Credit Facility

On July 11, 2012, DXP entered into a credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Issuing Lender, Swingline Lender and Administrative Agent for the lenders (as amended, the “Original Facility”). On January 2, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Issuing Lender and Administrative Agent for other lenders (the “Facility”), amending and restating the Original Facility.

The Facility provides a term loan and a $350 million revolving line of credit to the Company. At March 31, 2015 the term loan component of the facility was $203.1 million. The Facility expires on January 2, 2019.

The Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR (or CDOR for Canadian dollar loans) plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.50% or prime plus an applicable margin from 0.25% to 1.50% where the applicable margin is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined by the Facility as of the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently ended prior to the date of borrowing. Commitment fees of 0.20% to 0.45% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use at any given time on the line of credit. Commitment fees are included as interest in the consolidated statements of income.

On March 31, 2015, the LIBOR based rate of the Facility was LIBOR plus 2.00%, the prime based rate of the Facility was prime plus 1.00%, and the commitment fee was 0.35%. At March 31, 2015, $399.6 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 2.2% under the LIBOR options. At March 31, 2015, the Company had $41.3 million available for borrowing under the Facility.
 
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At March 31, 2015, the Facility’s principal financial covenants included:

Consolidated Leverage Ratio – The Facility requires that the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, determined at the end of each fiscal quarter, not exceed 3.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of each quarter. The Consolidated Leverage Ratio is defined as the outstanding indebtedness divided by Consolidated EBITDA for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or immediately prior to such date. Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as: (a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including but not limited to obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments; (b) obligations to pay deferred purchase price of property or services; (c) capital lease obligations; (d) obligations under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased; (e) issued and outstanding letters of credit; and (f) contingent obligations for funded indebtedness. At March 31, 2015, the Company’s Leverage Ratio was 2.95 to 1.00.

Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio –The Facility requires that the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio on the last day of each quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0 with “Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) Consolidated EBITDA for the period of 4 consecutive fiscal quarters ending on such date minus capital expenditures during such period (excluding acquisitions) minus income tax expense paid minus the aggregate amount of restricted payments defined in the agreement to (b) the interest expense paid in cash, scheduled principal payments in respect of long-term debt and the current portion of capital lease obligations for such 12-month period, determined in each case on a consolidated basis for DXP and its subsidiaries. At March 31, 2015, the Company's Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio was 1.78 to 1.00.

Asset Coverage Ratio –The Facility requires that the Asset Coverage Ratio at any time be not less than 1.0 to 1.0 with “Asset Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) the sum of 85% of net accounts receivable plus 65% of net inventory to (b) the aggregate outstanding amount of the revolving credit on such date. At March 31, 2015, the Company's Asset Coverage Ratio was 1.29 to 1.00.

Consolidated EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated net income of DXP plus, to the extent deducted in calculating consolidated net income, depreciation, amortization (except to the extent that such non-cash charges are reserved for cash charges to be taken in the future), non-cash compensation including stock option or restricted stock expense, interest expense and income tax expense for taxes based on income, certain one-time costs associated with our acquisitions, integration costs, facility consolidation and closing costs, severance costs and expenses, write-down of cash expenses incurred in connection with the existing credit agreement and extraordinary losses less interest income and extraordinary gains. Consolidated EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to disposals or business acquisitions assuming that such transaction(s) had occurred on the first day of the period excluding all income statement items attributable to the assets or equity interests that is subject to such disposition made during the period and including all income statement items attributable to property or equity interests of such acquisitions permitted under the Facility.
 
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The following table sets forth the computation of the Leverage Ratio as of March 31, 2015 (in thousands, except for ratios):
For the Twelve Months ended
March 31, 2015
 
Leverage
Ratio
   
Loss before taxes
$     (28,805)
Interest expense
12,083
Depreciation and amortization
34,776
Impairment expense
117,569
Stock compensation expense
3,629
Pro forma acquisition EBITDA
191
Other adjustments
(162)
(A) Defined EBITDA
$    139,281
   
As of March 31, 2015
 
Total long-term debt, including current maturities
$     402,400
Unamortized debt issuance costs
2,425
Outstanding letters of credit
 6,496
(B) Defined indebtedness
$     411,321
   
Leverage Ratio (B)/(A)
2.95


The following table sets forth the computation of the Asset Coverage Ratio as of March 31, 2015 (in thousands, except for ratios):

Credit facility outstanding balance
   
$   196,519
Defined indebtedness
   
$   196,519
       
Accounts receivable, net
212,017
85%
$   180,214
Inventory
112,659
65%
73,228
     
$   253,442
Asset Coverage Ratio
 
1.29

Borrowings (in thousands):

 
March 31,
 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Increase (Decrease)
Current portion of long-term debt
$        41,603
 
$         38,608
 
$         2,995
Long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costs
360,797
 
370,194
 
(9,397)
Total long-term debt
$      402,400
 
$       408,802
 
$       (6,402)
Amount available
 $     41,339(1)
 
$      50,955(1)
 
$       (9,616)
 
(1) Represents amount available to be borrowed at the indicated date under the Facility. The decrease in the amount available to be borrowed is primarily the result of the $4.8 million decline in Defined EBITDA in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014.

 
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Performance Metrics (in days):

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
   
         
Increase
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Decrease)
Days of sales outstanding
58.2
 
60.6
 
(2.4)
Inventory turns
8.8
 
9.0
 
(0.2)

Accounts receivable days of sales outstanding were 58.2 days at March 31, 2015 compared to 60.6 days at March 31, 2014. The 2.4 days decrease was primarily due to improved collection days for B27 resulting from completion of a large contract job with a high accounts receivable balance in 2014. Inventory turns were 8.8 times compared to 9.0 times at March 31, 2015. The slight decrease is primarily related to our first quarter 2015 organic sales decline, which resulted in sales decreasing faster than inventory decreased.

Funding Commitments

We believe our cash generated from operations and cash available under our credit facility will meet our normal working capital needs during the next twelve months. However, we may require additional debt or equity financing to fund potential acquisitions. Such additional financings may include additional bank debt or the public or private sale of debt or equity securities. In connection with any such financing, we may issue securities that substantially dilute the interests of our shareholders. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on attractive terms, if at all.

Share Repurchases

On December 17, 2014, DXP publicly announced an authorization from the Board of Directors that allows DXP from time to time to purchase up to 400,000 shares of DXP's common stock over 24 months. Purchases could be made in open market or in privately negotiated transactions. DXP has purchased 191,420 shares for $8.9 million under this authorization as of March 31, 2015. The table below sets forth information regarding repurchases of our common shares during the three months ended March 31, 2015:



Month Ended
Total Number of
Shares Repurchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
Maximum Number
of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
January 31, 2015
                                     191,240
                                     $         46.53
                                     191,420
                           208,580
February 28, 2015
                                     -
                                     -
                                     -
                           208,580
March 31, 2015
-
-
                           -
                                    208,580
Total
                           191,240
 $        46.53
                           191,420
                                    208,580

Acquisitions

All of the Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Revenues and expenses of the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. The allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is based on estimates of fair market value.
 
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DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES

Critical accounting and business policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial position and results of operations, and require management’s subjective or complex judgments. These policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of DXP.

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on substantially the same basis as our annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. For a more complete discussion of our significant accounting policies and business practices, refer to the consolidated annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2015. The results of operations for the three ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full fiscal year.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires entities to recognize debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, however, early adoption is permitted. DXP adopted this guidance for the first quarter of 2015 and adjusted the balance sheet for all periods presented.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides guidance on revenue recognition. The core principal of this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance requires entities to apply a five-step method to (1) identify the contract(s) with customers; (2) identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. In April 2015, the FASB issued a proposal to defer the effective date. If approved, the pronouncement would be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. We are evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), which requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a liability and not combine it with deferred tax assets to the extent a net operating loss carry-forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward is not available at the reporting date. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. DXP adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2014. There was no material effect on our financial statements.

ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Our market risk results from volatility in interest rates. Our exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to our debt portfolio. Using floating interest rate debt outstanding at March 31, 2015 and 2014, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would result in approximately a $4.0 million and a $4.6 million change in annual interest expense, respectively. The decrease from 2014 is primarily the result of paying down debt during 2014 and 2015.
 
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ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was evaluated by our management with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer, David R. Little (principal executive officer), and our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mac McConnell (principal financial officer). Messrs. Little and McConnell have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, to help ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file with the SEC is accumulated and communicated to management and recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods prescribed by the SEC.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter (the quarter ended March 31, 2015) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While DXP is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, it believes that the ultimate resolution will not have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on DXP’s consolidated financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

No material changes have occurred from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.
 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with Commission on August 20, 1998).

3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-10021), filed with the Commission on August 12, 1996).

3.3
Amendment No. 1 to Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 28, 2011).

* 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.

* 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.


* 32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


* 32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Interactive Data Files

Exhibits designated by the symbol * are filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing with the Commission as indicated.


SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ MAC McCONNELL
  Mac McConnell
Senior Vice-President/Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: May 11, 2015



 
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