walter johnsen shares how new products will continue to fuel acme united’s growth
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In our interview, Mr. Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United (ACU - $13.20), looks back at the recently ended, and very important, second quarter. Additionally, he also shares what we can expect from Acme in the rest of 2013. Furthermore, we learn how the company has overcome the loss of its largest customer in Europe and how the acquisition of C-Thru Ruler last year has worked out. This is an attractive interview for investors interested in a dividend paying growth company.TRANSCRIPT
Update interview with Mr. Walter C. Johnsen
President and CEO of Acme United Corp.
NYSE Market: ACU
July 8, 2013
Disclosure/Safe Harbour StatementThis interview and presentation may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the Company’s plans and results of operations will be affected by the Company’s ability to manage its growth, and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s public filings.
Acme United Revenues in 2012(in millions USD)
Acme United Revenues Expectations(in millions USD)
Sales and Earnings Estimates for 2013
• Sales in 2012: $84.37 million• Expected sales in 2013: between $90 and
$95 million • Expected sales growth: between 6.7% and
12.6%
• Earnings per share in 2012: $1.13• Expected earnings per share in 2013:
between $1.20 and $1.25• Expected earnings growth: between 6.2%
and 10.6%
What Makes Acme United Stand Out?
• Delivering goods on time
• Manufacturing quality tools
• Producing innovative products
Quarterly Dividend Increase
• Increase from 7 cents to 8 cents per share
• Offers a 2.45% yield
• 7th dividend increase since 2004
Setback in Europe Almost Made Up
• Lost biggest European customer in 2012
• Gained lots of new business at several European mass market retailers
C-Thru Ruler Acquisition
• C-Thru acquired in 2012
• Soon thereafter integrated into Westcott Products improved Volumes higher Distribution increased
• Cross selling opportunities for Westcott
Clauss Putty Knives
• Being tested at major retailer
Clauss Putty Knives
• Superior product Putty comes off easily when applied Dried putty easily removed from blade Blades don’t rust
• Successful test may trigger interest from other chains
ScottsMiracle-Gro Partnership
• Partnership with ScottsMiracle-Gro for two lines of gardening tools
• Tools will carry ‘Powered by Clauss technology’ label
• Goal is to have the tools in stores by the fourth quarter 2013
ScottsMiracle-Gro Partnership
ScottsMiracle-Gro is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and
garden products with nearly $3 billion in sales.
Investor Conferences
• Attended NYSE/Singular Research in June
• Liolios conference in September
• Singular Research conference in November
Why Invest in Acme Today?
• Good sales and earnings growth
• Growing number of products
• Gaining market share
• Numerous patents
• Strong balance sheet
• Recently increased quarterly dividend
NYSE Market ACU
Current Price 13.05
52-week High – Low 10.20 – 13.40
Average Daily Volume (3 months) 2,951
Shares Outstanding 3.15 M
Market Cap 41.04 M
Website http://www.acmeunited.com
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