Oshkosh Corp. reports its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter income from continuing operations was $77.6 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to $40.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 included pre-tax restructuring related charges of $10.6 million, primarily associated with the company’s plan to exit its Medtec ambulance business, charges of $3.4 million associated with the curtailment of pension and other postretirement benefit plans, costs incurred in connection with a proxy contest of $0.2 million and discrete tax benefits of $26.5 million. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 included pre-tax restructuring related charges of $8.3 million, impairment charges of $2.0 million and discrete tax benefits of $1.4 million. Excluding these items, fiscal 2012 fourth quarter adjusted income from continuing operations was $60.2 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to $45.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.
Consolidated net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $2.06 billion, a decrease of 2.3 percent compared to the prior year fourth quarter. Double-digit increases in external sales in all non-defense segments were more than offset by lower sales in the defense segment.
Consolidated operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $96.2 million, or 4.7 percent of sales, compared to $77.1 million, or 3.7 percent of sales, in the prior year fourth quarter. Adjusted consolidated operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $110.4 million, or 5.4 percent of sales, compared to $87.4 million, or 4.1 percent of sales, in the prior year fourth quarter. All segments delivered improved operating income margins in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the prior year quarter.
“We’re pleased to report fiscal 2012 adjusted results of $2.27 per diluted share, which exceeded our most recent expectations of $2.05 - $2.15 per share. These results significantly exceeded our initial expectations for the year, which evidences the effectiveness of our MOVE strategy in driving results. The company also generated $215 million of free cash flow in fiscal 2012 to strengthen its balance sheet. This performance reflects the actions and commitment of all our dedicated employees, management and board to deliver value for all shareholders," said Charles Szews, Oshkosh CEO. “Concrete mixer orders accelerated in the fourth quarter. We believe this is a strong sign that a housing recovery has commenced, which further supports our long-term outlook for our non-defense segments"
Access equipment segment sales to external customers increased 15.6 percent to $716.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the prior year fourth quarter. The increase was principally the result of higher unit volumes in North America and the realization of previously announced price increases. Including sales to the defense segment, access equipment segment sales increased 6.4 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared with the prior year quarter as intersegment sales declined in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, access equipment segment operating income increased 70.9 percent to $59.5 million, or 8.3 percent of sales, compared to prior year fourth quarter operating income of $34.8 million, or 5.2 percent of sales. The increase in operating results was primarily the result of higher volume and the realization of previously announced price increases. Results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 included a high mix of telehandler sales.
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