Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $2.1 billion, compared to $2.6 billion in 2008. The net income for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $54 million, or $0.83 per diluted share. In the prior year, the net loss was $136 million, or $2.02 per diluted share. Excluding restructuring charges and a discrete tax benefit related to a previously closed facility, the Company would have reported net income of $59 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in 2009. Excluding goodwill impairment, restructuring charges and a discrete tax benefit related to a previously closed facility, the Company would have reported net income of $82 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, in 2008.
"I am pleased with the solid performance of our team in the fourth quarter. The strong demand from our existing customers as well as the progress of our new program ramps contributed to an 18% sequential increase in revenues over the third quarter," said Cary T. Fu, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "Our fourth quarter revenue and operating margin improvements were achieved in the face of numerous challenges, including the inefficiencies caused by component lead time constraints. We have gained significant momentum in new business bookings and program ramps and are well positioned to continue to gain share in our key markets."
Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights
-- Operating margin for the fourth quarter was 3.1% on a GAAP basis and
3.5%, excluding restructuring charges.
-- Cash flows provided by operating activities for the fourth quarter and
the year ended December 31, 2009 were approximately $6 million and
$124 million, respectively.
-- Cash and long-term investments balance was $467 million at December
31, 2009. Long-term investments consist of $46 million of auction rate
securities.
-- Accounts receivable was $417 million at December 31, 2009; calculated
days sales outstanding were 63 days.
-- Inventory was $316 million at December 31, 2009; inventory turns were
7.1 times.
-- Repurchases of common shares for the fourth quarter totaled $18
million or 1.0 million shares.
-- Restructuring charges for the fourth quarter of 2009 were
approximately $2.4 million primarily related to capacity reduction and
severance related costs in Europe and the Americas.
First Quarter 2010 Outlook
Sales for the first quarter of 2010 are expected to range from $580 million to $620 million. Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter, excluding restructuring charges, are expected to be between $0.28 and $0.32.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes financial measures for earnings and earnings per share that exclude certain items and therefore are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A detailed reconciliation between the GAAP results and results excluding special items (non-GAAP) is included at the end of this press release. By disclosing this non-GAAP information, management intends to provide investors with additional information to further analyze the company's performance and underlying trends. Management utilizes a measure of net income and earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis that excludes certain items to better assess operating performance and to help investors compare our results with our previous guidance.
The non-GAAP information included in this press release is not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP information of other companies. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, net income or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP as measures of our profitability or liquidity. Users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions for which adjustments have been made.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the scope of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "predict," and similar expressions, and the negatives of such expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements may be deemed to include, among other things, the statement "we have gained significant momentum in new business bookings and program ramps and are well positioned to continue to gain share in our key markets," and our sales and diluted earnings per share (excluding restructuring charges) guidance for the first quarter of 2010, as well as other statements, express or implied, concerning: future operating results or the ability to generate sales, income or cash flow; and Benchmark's business and growth strategies, including expected internal growth and performance goals. Although Benchmark believes that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, such statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to industry and economic conditions, and customer actions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.
All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Benchmark as of the date of this release, and Benchmark assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Persons are advised to consult further disclosures on related subjects in Benchmark's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its press releases.
Additional Information
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing, design and engineering services to original equipment manufacturers of computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, industrial control equipment, testing and instrumentation products, and telecommunication equipment. Benchmark's global operations include 24 facilities in ten countries. Benchmark's Common Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
A conference call hosted by Benchmark management will be held today at 10:00 am (Central time) to discuss the financial results of the Company and its future outlook. This call will be broadcast via the Internet and may be accessed by logging on to our website at www.bench.com.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Results
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Income (loss) from operations
(GAAP) $18,616 $(231,924) $52,815 $(166,480)
Restructuring charges 2,363 2,527 8,264 2,780
Goodwill impairment - 247,482 - 247,482
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Non-GAAP income from operations $20,979 $18,085 $61,079 $83,782
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Net income (loss) (GAAP) $16,686 $(203,738) $53,895 $(135,632)
Restructuring charges, net of
tax 1,951 2,266 7,293 2,494
Discrete US tax benefit - - (2,668) (3,440)
Goodwill impairment, net of tax - 218,904 - 218,904
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Non-GAAP net income $18,637 $17,432 $58,520 $82,326
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Earnings (loss) per share: (GAAP)
Basic $0.26 $(3.13) $0.83 $(2.02)
Diluted $0.26 $(3.13) $0.83 $(2.02)
Earnings per share: (Non-GAAP)
Basic $0.29 $0.27 $0.90 $1.23
Diluted $0.29 $0.27 $0.90 $1.22
Weighted average shares used in
calculating earnings (loss)
per share:
Basic 64,173 65,173 64,758 67,060
Diluted 64,749 65,406 65,116 67,528
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $600,223 $581,770 $2,089,253 $2,590,167
Cost of sales 556,647 540,989 1,942,674 2,414,231
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Gross profit 43,576 40,781 146,579 175,936
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 22,597 22,696 85,500 92,154
Restructuring charges 2,363 2,527 8,264 2,780
Goodwill impairment - 247,482 - 247,482
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Income (loss) from
operations 18,616 (231,924) 52,815 (166,480)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 500 1,766 2,210 8,675
Interest expense (348) (353) (1,399) (1,455)
Other (735) 224 (1,705) 1,772
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Total other income (expense),
net (583) 1,637 (894) 8,992
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Income (loss) before
income taxes 18,033 (230,287) 51,921 (157,488)
Income tax benefit (expense) (1,347) 26,549 1,974 21,856
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Net income (loss) $16,686 $(203,738) $53,895 $(135,632)
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Denominator for basic
earnings (loss) per share
-weighted average number of
common shares outstanding
during the period 64,173 65,173 64,758 67,060
Incremental common shares
attributable to restricted
shares and the assumed
exercise of outstanding
equity instruments 576 - 358 -
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Denominator for diluted
earnings (loss) per share 64,749 65,173 65,116 67,060
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Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $0.26 $(3.13) $0.83 $(2.02)
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Diluted $0.26 $(3.13) $0.83 $(2.02)
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Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2009
(Amounts in Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
Assets
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Current assets:
Cash and cash-equivalents $421,243
Accounts receivable, net 417,268
Inventories, net 315,743
Other current assets 48,657
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Total current assets 1,202,911
Long-term investments 45,686
Property, plant and equipment, net 126,250
Other assets, net 56,195
Goodwill, net 37,912
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Total assets $1,468,954
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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Current liabilities:
Current installments of capital lease
obligations $300
Accounts payable 275,900
Accrued liabilities 60,733
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Total current liabilities 336,933
Capital lease obligations, less current
installments 11,381
Other long-term liabilities 23,856
Shareholders' equity 1,096,784
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,468,954
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First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: james.walker@bench.com
SOURCE: Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
CONTACT: Ellen M. Dylla, Investor Relations of Benchmark Electronics,
Inc., +1-979-849-6550
Web Site: http://www.bench.com/
