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Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today reported financial
results for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
Consolidated net revenues for the 2005 first quarter totaled $28.7
million, compared with $34.4 million in the prior-year period. Bell's
net loss amounted to $677,000, or $0.08 per share, compared with
$699,000, also equal to $0.08 per share, in the first quarter of 2004.
"A realigned cost structure enabled us to reduce the company's net
loss for the period, in spite of lower revenues resulting from reduced
technology product sales and the previously communicated ending of an
outsourcing engagement last year, as well as the ending of a help desk
engagement in the current year first quarter," said Russell A. Doll,
acting president and chief executive officer.
"Operating efficiencies were achieved while we continued to invest
in business development and strategic growth initiatives. While first
quarter results were negatively impacted by the termination of certain
engagements, heightened business development activities at Bell's
largest operating unit, the Tech.logix Group (BTL), resulted in new
and expanded engagements during April in the areas of depot repair,
reverse logistics and wireless device management, despite the
extremely challenging and competitive IT services environment. We
believe these engagements serve as a good foundation for attracting
similar business in the future," Doll added.
For the 2005 first quarter, BTL posted total revenues of $15.4
million, compared with $20.8 million in the same period a year ago.
Products and services revenues declined to $8.2 million and $7.2
million, respectively, from approximately $12.5 million and $8.3
million in the 2004 first quarter. These decreases in revenues are
attributable to reduced technology product sales and the ending of
certain services engagements, partially offset by revenues from new
and expanded engagements. Product sales continue to experience
significant volatility due to direct sales models, intense competition
and technology purchasing cycles. BTL sustained an operating loss for
the 2005 first quarter of $767,000, compared with a $563,000 operating
loss a year ago.
Sales at Bell's Recreational Products Group (RPG) amounted to
$11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared with
$11.5 million in the prior-year period. Benefiting from increases in
pricing and a shift in product mix, RPG posted higher margins, and
operating income more than doubled to $218,000 from $106,000 in the
year-ago first quarter. Doll said additional efficiencies are expected
to be realized in 2005 from technology investments made last year to
enhance sales, order and inventory processes.
J.W. Miller, Bell's electronic components operation, recorded
sales of $1.9 million in the 2005 first quarter, compared with $2.1
million a year earlier. Operating income was moderately lower at
$425,000, compared with $438,000 in the same 2004 period. Although the
market softened in the first quarter 2005 compared with 2004,
increased sales of custom products led to a higher overall gross
margin percentage during the 2005 period.
Bell continues to maintain a strong balance sheet with no bank
debt. At March 31, 2005, cash and cash equivalents totaled $ 7.0
million and net working capital amounted to $18.6 million, compared
with $7.2 million and $17.5 million, respectively, at March 31, 2004.
Shareholders' equity totaled $20.2 million, or $2.39 per share, at
March 31, 2005.
Bell's primary business, the Tech.logix Group, offers a
comprehensive portfolio of technology products and managed lifecycle
services, including planning, product sourcing, deployment and
disposal, and support services. Support services include help desk
support, desk side support, technical maintenance services, and
reverse logistics and depot services. Bell also distributes
after-market parts and accessories to the recreational vehicle market.
In addition, Bell manufactures and distributes a variety of standard
and custom magnetic components used in electronic applications for
computer, medical, lighting, and telecommunication equipment.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from current trends. These
include, but are not limited to, potential opportunities resulting
from new engagements and strengthened business development activities
by BTL, benefits from technology investments at RPG, and other factors
described in the company's public filings from time to time.
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Bell Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Operating Results
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31 2005 2004
Net revenues:
Products $ 21,484 $ 26,095
Services 7,204 8,333
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28,688 34,428
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Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold 16,874 21,415
Cost of services provided 6,012 6,732
Selling and administrative 6,516 7,010
Interest, net (52) (30)
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29,350 35,127
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Loss before income taxes (662) (699)
Income tax expense 15
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Net loss $ (677) $ (699)
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Basic and diluted share data
Net loss per share $ (.08) $ (.08)
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Weighted average common stock 8,454 8,371
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OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
Net revenues:
Technology Solutions
Products $ 8,228 $ 12,442
Services 7,204 8,333
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15,432 20,775
Recreational Products 11,391 11,520
Electronic Components 1,865 2,133
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$ 28,688 $ 34,428
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Operating income (loss):
Technology Solutions $ (767) $ (563)
Recreational Products 218 106
Electronic Components 425 438
Corporate costs (590) (710)
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(714) (729)
Interest, net 52 30
Income tax expense (15)
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Net loss $ (677) $ (699)
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Bell Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,064 $ 10,801
Accounts receivable, net 16,656 11,455
Inventories 14,633 14,364
Prepaid expenses and other 1,764 1,813
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Total current assets 40,117 38,433
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Fixed assets, net 3,002 3,139
Other assets 3,505 3,617
$ 46,624 $ 45,189
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 13,717 $ 11,170
Accrued payroll and liabilities 7,837 8,178
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Total current liabilities 21,554 19,348
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Long-term liabilities 4,876 5,025
Shareholders' equity 20,194 20,816
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$ 46,624 $ 45,189
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