Lisle, Illinois, United States
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX) (NASDAQ:MOLXA), a global electronic components company, today reported results for the 2007 second fiscal quarter.
2007 Second Fiscal Quarter Results
Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 was $837.5 million, an increase of 20.1% over the same period last fiscal year. Revenue in local currencies increased 17.4%, as currency translation increased revenue by $18.6 million, compared with last year's second fiscal quarter. Revenue for the quarter included $56.1 million for Woodhead Industries, which the Company acquired on August 10, 2006.
Net income for the December quarter was $66.4 million, an increase of 13.4% over the same period last fiscal year. Earnings per share were $0.36, an increase of 16% over the same period last fiscal year. Currency translation increased net income by $0.7 million in the current quarter, compared with last year's second fiscal quarter.
Martin P. Slark, CEO and Vice-Chairman commented, "The second quarter was a challenging one from a variety of perspectives. Despite strong year over year revenue growth of 20%, our margins were weaker than expected and customer orders declined sequentially. We are addressing these short term challenges while continuing to move forward on several positive longer term initiatives. The Woodhead integration is proceeding as planned and our global reorganization will be implemented on schedule in July 2007. Our competitive position and new product development remain strong, and we are confident in our ability to continue to gain market share."
Revenue increased 15% in the consumer market, 8% in the telecom market, and 3% in the data market. Revenue in the industrial market including the effects of the acquisition of Woodhead Industries increased 125%, and by 28% without the inclusion of Woodhead. Revenue in the automotive market increased 15% as a result of new project wins and higher connector content within the vehicle.
Gross profit margin was 30.9%, compared with 32.7% in last year's second fiscal quarter. This decline primarily occurred in the mobile phone business, a result of lower sales and higher price erosion, as well as a change in sales mix to a greater portion of sales into lower content and less profitable mobile phones. In addition, the Company increased inventory reserves as a result of reduced customer orders and because some customers delayed taking deliveries in the later part of the second quarter. Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) was 20% of revenue. This compares with 20.9% in last year's second fiscal quarter.
The effective tax rate for the December quarter was 30.0%. This was above the 28.5% rate used in the September quarter of fiscal 2007, as a result of adjusting to a full year estimated tax rate of 29.2%. This adjustment was primarily due to changes in the mix of earnings by country. Net profit margin was 7.9%, compared with 8.4% in last year's second fiscal quarter. Return on invested capital rose to 11.0%, when compared with 9.3% in last year's second fiscal quarter, a result of increased net income and improvements in capital efficiency.
Cash and marketable securities was $343.5 million at December 31, 2006, compared with $351.9 million at September 30, 2006.
Orders and Backlog
Orders for the second quarter were $778.7 million, an increase of 10.7% over the prior year December quarter, and a decline of 9.9% sequentially from the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company's order backlog on December 31, 2006 was $375.9 million, an increase of 26.3% compared with December 31, 2005, and a decline of 11.6% from the September quarter. Woodhead Industries contributed bookings of $52.2 million to the current quarter, and had a backlog of $19.8 million on December 31, 2006.
Research and Development and Capital Spending
Research and development expenditures for the December quarter were $40.4 million, compared with $35.7 million in the prior year December quarter. Capital expenditures for the December quarter were $80.2 million, compared with $67.1 million in the prior year quarter. Depreciation expense was $58.3 million, compared with $52.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in R&D and capital spending reflects the continued investment in new product development and production capacity to support the growth in revenue.
Stock Buyback Actions
During the quarter, the Company repurchased 260,000 shares of Class A Common Stock (MOLXA) at a total cost of $7.5 million. The Company's Board of Directors previously authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate $250.0 million of common stock through September 30, 2007. As of December 31, 2006, approximately $37.5 million was remaining under this authorization.
Six-Month Results
Revenue for the six-months ended December 31, 2006 was $1.67 billion, an increase of 22.8% compared with the prior fiscal year. Revenue for the six-months included $89.5 million for Woodhead Industries. Net income of $143.1 million, or $0.77 per share, increased 36.1% compared with last year's net income of $105.2 million, or $0.56 per share. For the six-months, currency translation increased revenue by $29.2 million and net income by $0.5 million.
2007 Third Fiscal Quarter Outlook
The Company estimates that revenue for the third fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2007 will be in a range of $800 to $830 million, and that earnings per share will be in a range of $0.32 to $0.36. The Company anticipates providing an outlook for the 2007 fourth fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2007, in its next earnings release on April 19, 2007.
Update on Review of Stock Option Grant Practices
Molex continues to believe that any adjustment relating to its previously disclosed stock option misdating is not quantitatively material to its financial statements, but in view of evolving guidance on the qualitative materiality of this issue, Molex may revise its previously issued financial statements to reflect these adjustments. Molex currently estimates that non-cash adjustments relating to stock option misdating for grants to executive officers and employees since the beginning of 1995 approximate $-18.0 million after-tax. This amount includes an amount to reflect charges relating to the misdating of employee options based on utilizing recent Securities and Exchange Commission guidance. The largest estimated impact due to option misdating in any one fiscal year is approximately $3.5 million after-tax in fiscal year 2003.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those stated. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and include, among others, the discussion under "2007 Third Fiscal Quarter Outlook", as well as statements regarding future growth expectations. These risks and uncertainties include those associated with the operation of our business, including the risk that customer demand will decrease either temporarily or permanently, whether due to the Company's actions or the demand for the Company's products, and that the Company may not be able to respond through cost reductions in a timely and effective manner; price cutting, new product introductions and other actions by our competitors; fluctuations in the costs of raw materials that the Company is not able to pass through to customers because of existing contracts or market factors; the challenges attendant to plant closings and restructurings, including the difficulty of predicting plant closing and relocation costs, the difficulty of commencing or increasing production at existing facilities, and the reactions of customers, governmental units, employees and other groups; the risks associated with the integration of the Woodhead acquisition; the challenges attendant to plant construction; and the ability to realize cost savings from restructuring activities, as well as difficulty implementing the transition to a Market-Focused Global Organization.
Other risks and uncertainties are set forth in Item 1A "Risk Factors" of its Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006, which is incorporated by reference and in reports that Molex files or furnishes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This release speaks only as of its date and Molex disclaims any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to provide any updates regarding information contained in this release resulting from new information, future events or otherwise.
Earnings Conference Call Information
A conference call will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 4:00 pm central. Please dial (800) 706-7749 to participate in the conference call. International callers please dial (617) 614-3474. Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call and refer to participant passcode 13645042. Internet users will be able to access the web-cast, including slide materials, live and in replay in the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.molex.com. A 24-hour telephone replay will be available at approximately 6:00 pm central at (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888 / passcode 39026039.
Other Investor Events
February 07, 2007 - The Company will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Technology Conference 2007 in San Francisco, CA
February 21, 2007 - The Company will present at the Bank of America 2007 Technology Conference in New York, NY
March 7, 2007 - The Company will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA
April 19, 2007 - Molex Incorporated FY07 Q3 Press Release
Note: The Company's SEC filings, as well as news releases and other supplementary financial data are available on the Company's website at www.molex.com.
Molex Incorporated is a 68-year-old manufacturer of electronic components, including electrical and fiber optic interconnection products and systems, switches and integrated products, with 65 plants in 20 countries throughout the world.
Editor's note: Molex is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (MOLX and MOLXA) in the United States and on the London Stock Exchange. The Company's voting common stock (MOLX) is included in the S&P 500 Index.
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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
Dec. 31, June 30,
2006 2006
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $299,413 $332,815
Marketable securities 44,097 152,728
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $32,807
and $26,513, respectively 705,497 660,665
Inventories 423,639 347,312
Other current assets 80,338 54,713
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Total current assets 1,552,984 1,548,233
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,122,759 1,025,852
Goodwill 304,035 149,458
Other assets 279,707 249,698
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Total assets $3,259,485 $2,973,241
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $305,981 $305,876
Accrued expenses 162,305 189,390
Other current liabilities 115,637 99,546
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Total current liabilities 583,923 594,812
Other non-current liabilities 18,750 14,709
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits 78,877 75,055
Long-term debt 132,764 7,093
Minority interest in subsidiaries 945 882
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Total liabilities 815,259 692,551
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Commitments and contingencies - -
Total stockholders' equity 2,444,226 2,280,690
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,259,485 $2,973,241
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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Net revenue $837,467 $697,348 $1,667,012 $1,357,163
Cost of sales 578,958 469,552 1,139,094 915,548
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Gross profit 258,509 227,796 527,918 441,615
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Selling, general and
administrative 167,497 145,591 333,436 294,641
Restructuring costs - 6,517 - 11,387
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Total operating expenses 167,497 152,108 333,436 306,028
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Income from operations 91,012 75,688 194,482 135,587
Equity income 1,868 3,402 3,752 6,511
Gain (loss) on investment (34) 114 (34) 114
Interest income, net 2,009 2,659 4,089 4,972
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Other income, net 3,843 6,175 7,807 11,597
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Income before income
taxes and minority
interest 94,855 81,863 202,289 147,184
Income taxes 28,452 23,331 59,068 41,947
Minority interest 42 29 109 63
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Net income $66,361 $58,503 $143,112 $105,174
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Earnings per share:
Basic $0.36 $0.31 $0.78 $0.56
Diluted $0.36 $0.31 $0.77 $0.56
Dividends declared per
share $0.0750 $0.0500 $0.1500 $0.1000
Average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 184,058 186,042 183,895 186,697
Diluted 185,969 187,648 185,972 188,387
Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
December 31,
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2006 2005
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Operating activities:
Net income $143,112 $105,174
Add non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization 117,696 106,684
Share-based compensation 13,188 12,695
Other non-cash items 4,518 7,250
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 5,445 (52,446)
Inventories (41,174) (22,476)
Accounts payable (30,620) 8,265
Other current assets and liabilities (44,070) 7,267
Other assets and liabilities (2,754) 5,516
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Cash provided from operating activities 165,341 177,929
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (155,806) (131,122)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable
securities 3,818,536 645,136
Purchases of marketable securities (3,709,724) (549,693)
Acquisitions (237,114) -
Other investing activities 6,090 (17,617)
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Cash used for investing activities (278,018) (53,296)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 44,000 -
Payments on revolving credit facility (44,000) -
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 131,045 -
Payments of long-term debt (26,337) (2,519)
Cash dividends paid (27,579) (16,351)
Exercise of stock options 8,107 9,185
Purchase of treasury stock (12,539) (95,114)
Other financing activities 452 (1,401)
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Cash provided by (used for) financing activities 73,149 (106,200)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 6,126 (498)
----------- ---------- Net (decrease) increase in
cash and cash
equivalents (33,402) 17,935
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 332,815 309,756
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $299,413 $327,691
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CONTACT: Molex Incorporated Neil Lefort 630-527-4344 Senior Vice President
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)