Dorman Products, Inc. Reports Sales and Earnings for the Second Quarter Ended June 25, 2011

COLMAR, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/26/11 -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: DORM) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 25, 2011.

Revenues for the three months ended June 25, 2011 increased 14% over the prior year to $131.6 million from $115.0 million last year. Net income in the second quarter of 2011 was up 11% to $12.7 million from $11.5 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2011 rose 11% to $0.70 from $0.63 in the same period last year.

For the six months ended June 25, 2011 and June 26, 2010:

  • Revenues in 2011 increased 20% over the prior year to $256.0 million from $214.0 million. Revenue growth was driven primarily by strong overall demand for our products and higher new product sales.
  • Net income in 2011 was up 19% to $25.1 million from $21.1 million last year. Diluted earnings per share in 2011 rose 18% to $1.38 from $1.17 in 2010.
  • Gross profit margin was 36.0% in 2011 compared to 37.9% in 2010. The decrease in margin percent is primarily the result of an increase in transportation costs and an unfavorable change in sales mix.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 13% in 2011 to $52.5 million from $46.3 million in 2010, but were down as a percentage of sales from 21.6% in 2010 to 20.5% in 2011. The spending increase was primarily the result of higher variable costs related to our sales increase and investments in new product development initiatives.
  • Our effective tax rate decreased to 36.4% from 39.1% in the prior year due to the 2011 receipt of tax-exempt life insurance proceeds used to fund an officer's death benefit.
  • Operating cash flow for 2011 was $19.1 million compared to $16.7 million in 2010. Cash on hand as of June 25, 2011 was $38.8 million.

Mr. Steven Berman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Second quarter sales growth was strong, but down from recent growth levels as a result of inventory reduction efforts by a few customers. However, new product revenues remained strong, and we introduced over 1,000 New to the Aftermarket products during the first half of the year. We are on pace to introduce a record number of New to the Aftermarket products in 2011. During the quarter we completed construction on a 177,800 square foot addition to our Warsaw, Kentucky facility which will provide much needed space as we continue to expand our business."

Dorman Products, Inc. is a leading supplier of Dealer "Exclusive" automotive replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake products, and household hardware to the Automotive Aftermarket and Mass Merchandise markets. Dorman products are marketed under the Dorman ®, OE Solutions ™, HELP! ®, AutoGrade ™, First Stop ™, Conduct-Tite ®, renew ™, TECHoice ™, Symmetry ® and Scan-Tech ® brand names.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed in the Company's 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A - Risk Factors.

                   DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    Consolidated Statements of Operations
                  (in thousands, except per-share amounts)

                                     13 Weeks                   13 Weeks
                                --------------------    --------------------
Second Quarter (unaudited)         6/25/11     Pct.        6/26/10     Pct.
Net sales                       $    131,619   100.0    $    115,009   100.0
Cost of goods sold                    84,857    64.5          71,681    62.3
Gross profit                          46,762    35.5          43,328    37.7
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses              26,312    20.0          24,230    21.1
Income from operations                20,450    15.5          19,098    16.6
Interest expense, net                     49       -              58       -
Income before income taxes            20,401    15.5          19,040    16.6
Provision for income taxes             7,654     5.8           7,555     6.6
Net income                      $     12,747     9.7    $     11,485    10.0
Earnings per share:
  Basic                         $       0.71       -    $       0.65       -
  Diluted                       $       0.70       -    $       0.63       -
Average shares outstanding:
  Basic                               17,925       -          17,757       -
  Diluted                             18,227       -          18,127       -


                   DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    Consolidated Statements of Operations
                  (in thousands, except per-share amounts)

                                     26 Weeks                   26 Weeks
                                --------------------    --------------------
Second Quarter (unaudited)         6/25/11     Pct.        6/26/10     Pct.
Net sales                       $    255,993   100.0    $    213,985   100.0
Cost of goods sold                   163,819    64.0         132,880    62.1
Gross profit                          92,174    36.0          81,105    37.9
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses              52,534    20.5          46,308    21.6
Income from operations                39,640    15.5          34,797    16.3
Interest expense, net                    119     0.1             123     0.1
Income before income taxes            39,521    15.4          34,674    16.2
Provision for income taxes            14,388     5.6          13,574     6.3
Net income                      $     25,133     9.8    $     21,100     9.9
Earnings per share:
  Basic                         $       1.40       -    $       1.19       -
  Diluted                       $       1.38       -    $       1.17       -
Average shares outstanding:
  Basic                               17,898       -          17,723       -
  Diluted                             18,203       -          18,092       -


                   DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 (Unaudited)
                               (in thousands)

                                                 6/25/11            12/25/10
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents                   $     38,812        $     30,463
Accounts receivable                              102,305             101,851
Inventories                                      129,964             120,433
Deferred income taxes                             12,974              12,135
Prepaid expenses                                   2,993               2,213
Total current assets                             287,048             267,095
Property & equipment                              35,485              28,790
Goodwill                                          26,553              26,553
Other assets                                         821                 721
Total assets                                $    349,907        $    323,159

Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity:
Accounts payable                            $     37,608        $     33,978
Accrued expenses and other                        10,319              14,182
Total current liabilities                         47,927              48,160
Other long-term liabilities                        4,249               3,210
Deferred income taxes                              8,991               8,636
Shareholders' equity                             288,740             263,153
Total Liabilities and Equity                $    349,907        $    323,159


 Selected Cash Flow Information:
          (in thousands)          13 Weeks (unaudited)  26 Weeks (unaudited)
                                 ---------------------  --------------------
                                   6/25/11    6/26/10    6/25/11    6/26/10

Depreciation and amortization     $   1,867  $   1,955  $   3,726  $   3,879
Capital Expenditures              $   5,238  $   2,174  $  10,392  $   4,168

Corporate Headquarters:
Dorman Products, Inc.
3400 East Walnut Street
Colmar, Pennsylvania 18915
Fax: (215) 997-8577

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