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Methode Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:METH), a global manufacturer of
electronic component and subsystem devices, today announced operating
results for the quarter ended October 31, 2006, which is the second
quarter of the 2007 fiscal year.
Methode reported net sales of $108.5 million and net income of $4.9
million, or $0.13 per share, in the second quarter of the 2007 fiscal
year. This compares with net sales of $116.3 million and net income of
$5.2 million, or $0.14 per share, in the second quarter of the 2006
fiscal year. Customer paid tooling sales in the second quarter of the
2007 fiscal year were $0.4 million compared to $5.2 million in the
second quarter of the 2006 fiscal year. Included in net income in the
2006 fiscal year was a $3.2 million bad debt provision, $2.1 million net
of tax, for receivables deemed impaired due to the bankruptcy of the
U.S. subsidiaries of Delphi Corporation.
In the first six months of the 2007 fiscal year, net sales were $212.1
million, compared to $210.3 million in the same period in the last
fiscal year. Net income was $9.2 million in the first half of this
fiscal year, or $0.25 per share, compared to $9.9 million, or $0.27 per
share, in the first half of the 2006 fiscal year. Customer paid tooling
sales in the first six months of the 2007 fiscal year were $0.4 million
compared to $5.9 million in the 2006 fiscal year.
Commenting on the results, Donald W. Duda, President and Chief Executive
Officer for Methode stated, “As anticipated,
we experienced a solid increase in our European automotive sales. This
was offset by a steep decline in North American automobile output during
Methode’s second quarter resulting in a 9.8
percent decline in sales in our automotive segment, excluding customer
paid tooling sales, compared to last year’s
second quarter.”
Mr. Duda continued, “Methode’s
power distribution segment reported increased sales during the second
quarter both domestically and in Asia. We are especially pleased with
the significant growth in this segment’s China
business, which achieved profitability within its first year of
operation.”
Cost of products sold increased to 82.2 percent of net sales in the
second quarter of the 2007 fiscal year from last fiscal year’s
second quarter mark of 80.3 percent. This increase in cost of products
sold is primarily in the automotive segment and is a result of
production volume declines, contractual price reductions, inefficiencies
in our Scotland facility and higher material costs.
Selling and administrative expense was 12.2 percent and 12.7 percent in
the second quarter and six-month period of the 2007 fiscal year,
respectively, compared to 13.8 percent and 13.6 percent in the second
quarter and first six months of the 2006 fiscal year. In the second
quarter of the 2006 fiscal year, Methode reported a higher than normal
selling and administrative expense due to the bad debt provision of $3.2
million, $2.1 million net of tax, for receivables deemed impaired due to
the bankruptcy of the U.S. subsidiaries of Delphi Corporation, which
represented 2.7 percent and 1.5 percent of net sales for the quarter and
six-month period ended October 31, 2005, respectively. Excluding this
charge, selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales
for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2006 increased,
primarily as a result of higher stock-based compensation expense.
On December 8, 2006, Methode intends to begin transferring all
production lines in its Scotland facility to Malta. These lines produce
automotive electronic components. Production in Malta is anticipated to
commence after the New Year holiday. Total cost of the transfer is
anticipated to be $2.2 million to $2.9 million, resulting in a reduction
of $0.06 to $0.08 in earnings per share, to be incurred during the
second half of the 2007 fiscal year. This is the business restructuring
charge that was included in previous guidance. After the 2007 fiscal
year, Methode anticipates that the annual savings of closing the
Scotland facility and transferring production to Malta will be
approximately $2.5 million.
Methode expects to achieve sales between $102.0 million and $107.0
million, and earnings per share in the range of $0.06 to $0.09 in the
quarter ending January 31, 2007, which is the third quarter of the 2007
fiscal year. Methode reiterates its previously announced guidance for
sales between $420.0 million and $435.0 million, and earnings per share
between $0.40 and $0.48, for the full fiscal year ending April 30, 2007.
This estimated earnings per share range for the 2007 full fiscal year
includes the announced business reorganization charge of $0.06 to $0.08
earnings per share. It is anticipated that a majority of this expense
will be incurred in the third quarter with final costs to be reported in
the fourth quarter of the 2007 fiscal year.
Conference Call
As previously announced, Methode will conduct a conference call led by
its President and Chief Executive Officer, Donald W. Duda, and Chief
Financial Officer, Douglas A. Koman, on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at
10:00 a.m. Central Time. Methode invites you to listen to the webcast of
this call by visiting Methode’s website at www.methode.com
and entering the “Investor Relations”
page and then clicking on the “Webcast”
icon. You may participate on the conference call by dialing 877-407-8031
for domestic callers and 201-689-8031 for international. A telephone
replay of the call will be available for seven days, by dialing
877-660-6853 for domestic callers and 201-612-7415 for international,
both using the playback account number 286 and conference ID number
221527.
About Methode Electronics
Methode Electronics, Inc. is a global manufacturer of electronic
component and subsystem devices. Methode designs, manufactures and
markets devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, sensing and
optical technologies. Methode’s components
are found in the primary end markets of the automotive, communications
(including information processing and storage, networking equipment,
wireless and terrestrial voice/data systems), aerospace, rail and other
transportation industries; and the consumer and industrial equipment
markets. Further information can be found at Methode’s
website www.methode.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release dated December 7, 2006,
containing information for Methode’s second
quarter reporting period for the 2007 fiscal year and offering guidance
for Methode’s third quarter and full year
reporting periods for the 2007 fiscal year, are forward-looking
statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Methode’s
results will be subject to many of the same risks that apply to the
automotive, computer and telecommunications industries, such as general
economic conditions, interest rates, consumer spending patterns and
technological change. Other factors which may result in materially
different results include Delphi Corporation’s
bankruptcy petition; other significant customer bankruptcy filings;
restructuring, operational improvement and cost reduction programs
currently under review by Methode; the current macroeconomic
environment, including higher petroleum and copper prices affecting
material and components used by Methode; potential manufacturing plant
shut-downs by automotive customers and significant fluctuations in the
demand for certain automobile models. In addition, market growth;
operating costs; currency exchange rates and devaluations; delays in
development, production and marketing of new products; and other factors
set forth from time to time in Methode’s Form
10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
may also effect Methode’s results. The
forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to the safe
harbor protection provided under the securities law. All information in
this press release is as of December 7, 2006. Methode undertakes no duty
to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to
actual results or changes in Methode’s
expectations.
Methode Electronics, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(In thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
Three Months EndedOctober 31,
2006
2005
Net sales
$108,516
$116,285
Other income
151
333
Cost of products sold
89,244
93,419
Selling and administrative expenses
13,277
16,084
Income from operations
6,146
7,115
Interest, net
904
507
Other, net
393
189
Income before income taxes
7,443
7,811
Income taxes
2,555
2,570
Net income
4,888
5,241
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
$0.13
$0.14
Average Number of Common Shares outstanding:
Basic
36,275
36,262
Diluted
36,495
36,489
Six Months EndedOctober 31,
2006
2005
Net sales
$212,087
$210,268
Other income
335
557
Cost of products sold
173,203
168,672
Selling and administrative expenses
27,030
28,621
Income from operations
12,189
13,532
Interest, net
1,723
1,007
Other, net
325
94
Income before income taxes and
cumulative effect of accounting change
14,237
14,633
Income taxes
5,090
4,685
Income before cumulative effect of accounting change
9,147
9,948
Cumulative effect of accounting change
101
-
Net income
9,248
9,948
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share:
Income before cumulative effect of accounting change
$0.25
$0.27
Net income
0.25
0.27
Average Number of Common Shares outstanding:
Basic
36,298
36,244
Diluted
36,516
36,471
Note - Certain amounts in fiscal 2006 have been reclassified toconform
to the classification in fiscal 2007.
Methode Electronics, Inc.
Summary Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
October 31,
April 30,
2006
2006
(Unaudited)
Cash
$ 95,406
$ 81,646
Accounts receivable - net
66,393
74,223
Inventories
47,937
45,681
Other current assets
13,581
19,722
Total Current Assets
223,317
221,272
Property, plant and equipment - net
86,127
90,497
Goodwill - net
30,125
28,893
Intangible assets - net
15,324
17,540
Other assets
16,663
16,381
Total Assets
$ 371,556
$ 374,583
Accounts and notes payable
$ 32,319
$ 41,581
Other current liabilities
31,369
32,622
Total current liabilities
63,688
74,203
Other liabilities
8,651
8,671
Shareholders' equity
299,217
291,709
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$ 371,556
$ 374,583
Methode Electronics, Inc.
Summary Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended October 31,
2006
2005
Operating Activities:
Net income
$ 9,248
$ 9,948
Provision for depreciation
9,294
8,820
Amortization of intangibles
2,426
2,753
Amortization of restricted stock awards
1,466
1,004
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
84
3,150
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
2,940
(4,322)
Other
1,129
84
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
26,587
21,437
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(5,022)
(11,621)
Proceeds from sale of building
800
1,712
Acquisitions of businesses
(2,678)
(5,127)
Acquisitions of technology licenses
-
(2,402)
Other
(631)
(199)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities:
(7,531)
(17,637)
Financing Activities
Options exercised
187
598
Dividends
(3,732)
(3,736)
Purchase of common stock
(1,926)
(664)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(5,471)
(3,802)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
175
(2,498)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
13,760
(2,500)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
81,646
87,142
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$ 95,406
$ 84,642