European Sales and Operating Income Hit Second-Quarter Records
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2004 (ended July 3, 2004).
Second-quarter net income was $25.9 million or $0.16 per diluted share versus $11.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share in the year-ago quarter. For comparison purposes, year-ago net income excluding the major-program costs associated with the company's profit-enhancement program was $19.6 million or $0.13 per diluted share.
Worldwide sales for the second quarter were $5.72 billion, an 11 percent increase over the prior-year period, to which the translation impact of the strengthening European currencies contributed approximately three percentage points. Sequentially, worldwide sales declined 9 percent.
"We're pleased to deliver another quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth, along with further improvements to our best-in-class balance sheet," said Kent B. Foster, chairman and chief executive officer, Ingram Micro Inc. "Worldwide operating and net income reached the highest second-quarter levels in four years, while sales were higher than any second quarter since 2001. European sales and operating income hit second-quarter highs, despite the stabilizing demand environment that was experienced throughout Europe's IT industry and the expenses incurred to improve our German-based networking operation. This was Europe's third consecutive quarter of record-setting performance. And, although sales increased, our debt ratios are the lowest in our public-company history. We continue to build on our current strength by pursuing profitable growth opportunities in every region, with an ongoing focus on working capital management."
Additional Second-Quarter Highlights
For more detail regarding the results outlined below, please refer to the financial statements and schedules attached to this news release or visit www.ingrammicro.com.
* Regional Sales:
* North American sales were $2.80 billion (49 percent of total
revenues), an increase of 9 percent versus a year ago and 1 percent
sequentially.
* European sales were $2.11 billion (37 percent of total revenues),
an increase of 18 percent versus a year ago, to which the
strengthening European currencies contributed approximately
seven percentage points. Sequentially, sales declined 19 percent,
as expected, due to seasonality and the stabilizing IT demand
environment. European currencies weakened during the quarter,
which contributed approximately three percentage points to the
sequential decline.
* Asia-Pacific sales were $558 million (10 percent of total
revenues), a decrease of 2 percent versus a year ago and 11 percent
sequentially. As the region strengthened its operating model, it
focused on more profitable transactions during the quarter, which
had a tempering effect on sales growth but improved operating
income significantly from the losses experienced late last year.
* Latin American sales were $246 million (4 percent of total
revenues), flat with the prior-year period and a decrease of
4 percent sequentially. As in Asia-Pacific, sales were tempered by
a focus on the strengthening of the region's operating model, which
significantly enhanced profitability from the operating losses
experienced late last year.
* Gross margin was 5.45 percent, a one-basis-point improvement
sequentially and versus the prior year.
* Operating expenses were $263.6 million or 4.61 percent of revenues
versus $254.1 million or 4.91 percent of revenues in the year-ago
quarter. For comparison purposes, last year's operating expenses
excluding $12.5 million in major-program costs were $241.6 million or
4.67 percent of revenues. The translation impact of the strengthening
European currencies added approximately $6 million to the quarter's
operating expenses versus the prior year.
* Operating income was $47.9 million or 0.84 percent of revenues versus
$27.3 million or 0.53 percent of revenues in the year-ago quarter.
For comparison purposes, last year's operating income excluding
major-program costs was $39.8 million or 0.77 percent of revenues.
* North American operating income was $28.1 million or 1.00 percent
of revenues versus $19.9 million or 0.77 percent of revenues in the
year-ago quarter. For comparison purposes, last year's North
American operating income excluding major-program costs was
$27.5 million or 1.07 percent of revenues. An intensely
competitive environment and targeted market share gains exerted
pressure on the region's margins, adversely affecting operating
income compared to the prior year.
* European operating income was $16.3 million or 0.77 percent of
revenues versus $7.0 million or 0.39 percent of revenues in the
year-ago quarter. For comparison purposes, last year's European
operating income excluding major-program costs was $11.8 million or
0.66 percent of revenues. As announced last quarter, operating
income includes approximately $5 million (8 basis points of
consolidated sales) in realignment costs, primarily associated with
downsizing and relocation activities, in the company's
under-performing German-based networking unit.
* Asia-Pacific operating income was $1.3 million or 0.23 percent of
revenues, an improvement of $1.1 million or 20 basis points versus
a year ago.
* Latin American operating income was $2.2 million or 0.91 percent of
revenues versus $305,000 or 0.12 percent of revenues in the
year-ago quarter. For comparison purposes, last year's Latin
American operating income excluding major-program costs was
$366,000 or 0.15 percent of earnings.
* Other expenses for the quarter were $9.8 million, approximately flat
versus last year despite an increase in sales, primarily due to lower
interest rates and continued strong working capital management.
* Total depreciation was $14.1 million.
* Capital expenditures were approximately $7.9 million.
Balance Sheet
* The cash balance at the end of the quarter hit a historical high of
$695.4 million, an increase of $415.8 million over the end of 2003 and
$324.1 million over the year-ago quarter.
* Working capital days were at near-record lows -- 19 on a GAAP basis
and 20 on a non-GAAP basis (which includes $70 million associated with
the company's off-balance sheet accounts receivable financing
programs).
* Inventory was $1.51 billion or 26 days on hand; inventory turns were
14.
* Total debt was at the lowest level since the company's initial public
offering -- $327.9 million on a GAAP basis or $397.9 million on a
non-GAAP basis (which includes $70 million associated with the
company's off-balance sheet accounts receivable financing programs).
Total debt declined 26 percent or $115 million versus the end of the
year-ago quarter despite the increase in revenues. On a non-GAAP
basis, total debt declined 23 percent or $117 million (the prior-year
period included $72 million associated with the company's off-balance
sheet accounts receivable financing programs at June 28, 2003).
* The debt-to-capitalization ratios were at record lows of 14 percent on
a GAAP basis and 17 percent on a non-GAAP basis (which includes the
$70 million associated with the company's off-balance sheet accounts
receivable financing programs).
"Our process improvements and operational controls are generating solid results throughout the organization," said Thomas A. Madden, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Ingram Micro Inc. "Asia-Pacific and Latin America both delivered operating profits, significantly reversing the loss positions from late last year. We've been methodical in our approach, with long-term success in mind -- similar to the process we followed in Europe, which was barely break-even just eight quarters ago and is now a profit leader among its peers. North America is pursuing key initiatives to improve profitability and, as we announced last month, is expected to deliver 150-basis-point operating margins by next year."
Six-Month Period
For the six months ended July 3, 2004, worldwide sales were $11.99 billion, a 13 percent increase over the $10.64 billion reported a year ago. Regional sales were $5.58 billion for North America (a 5 percent increase versus the prior-year period); $4.72 billion for Europe (an increase of 27 percent in U.S. dollars, to which the translation impact of the strengthening European currencies contributed approximately 13 percentage points); $1.19 billion for Asia-Pacific (an increase of 6 percent); and $500 million for Latin America (an increase of 2 percent).
Worldwide operating income for the six-month period was $114.5 million or 0.95 percent of revenues versus $54.4 million or 0.51 percent of revenues reported a year ago. For comparison purposes, prior-year operating income excluding major-program costs was $87.1 million or 0.82 percent of revenues.
Six-month net income was $63.4 million or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $21.6 million or $0.14 per diluted share a year ago. For comparison purposes, prior-year net income excluding major-program costs was $42.8 million or $0.28 per diluted share.
Outlook for the Third Quarter
The following statements are based on the company's current expectations and internal forecasts. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially, as outlined in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to the company's forecast for the third quarter ending Oct. 2, 2004, sales are expected to range from $5.7 billion to $5.9 billion, with net income ranging from $25 million to $30 million, or $0.16 to $0.19 per diluted share based on 159 million weighted average shares outstanding.
"The guidance reflects solid sales growth of 9 to 13 percent over the third quarter of last year and sequential growth generally in line with the seasonal patterns we have experienced historically," said Foster. "Demand has been generally stable in all of our regions. We expect competition in North America to remain intense in the short term, yet we're confident that our new customer programs and growth initiatives will give us a market advantage when fully implemented. Europe is entering its softest quarter, as summer holidays affect demand throughout the continent, but we plan to continue to gain share. As we announced last quarter, we also plan to invest approximately $5 million in realignment activities to improve our German-based networking operation, which is reflected in the third-quarter income guidance. In Asia-Pacific and Latin America, we'll continue to emphasize margin enhancement and profitability, which may result in more modest top-line growth in those regions."
Foster added, "Overall, our business is strong and the third quarter is tracking to our expectations. Looking ahead, our focus is to grow at least as fast as the comparable worldwide IT market as we capture promising opportunities in our core business and adjacent areas. For example, our acquisition of Nimax, Inc., an emerging player in the AIDC/POS (automatic identification and data capture/point-of-sale) market -- which was announced yesterday -- is a small but important step in our growth strategy."
Conference Call and Webcast
Additional information about Ingram Micro's financial results will be presented in a conference call with presentation slides today at 5 p.m. EDT. To listen to the conference call and view the accompanying presentation slides, visit the company's Web site at www.ingrammicro.com (Investor Relations section). The conference call is also accessible by telephone at (888) 455-0750 (toll-free within the United States and Canada) or (415) 228-4834 (other countries).
The replay of the conference call with presentation slides will be available for one week at www.ingrammicro.com (Investor Relations section) or by calling (800) 678-3180 or (402) 220-3063 outside the United States and Canada.
Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The matters in this press release that are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements about future sales levels, margins, restructuring charges, major-program costs, cost savings, operating efficiencies, and profitability, are based on current management expectations that involve certain risks which, if realized, in whole or in part, could have a material adverse effect on Ingram Micro's business, financial condition and results of operations, including, without limitation: (1) intense competition, regionally and internationally, including competition from alternative business models, such as manufacturer-to-end-user selling, which may lead to reduced prices, lower sales or reduced sales growth, lower gross margins, extended payment terms with customers, increased capital investment and interest costs, bad debt risks and product supply shortages; (2) termination of a supply or services agreement with a major supplier or customer or a significant change in supplier terms or conditions of sale; (3) failure of information processing or data security systems could result in significant disruption of business and/or additional costs to Ingram Micro; (4) worsening economic conditions (particularly in purchases of technology products) and failure to adjust costs in a timely fashion in response to a sudden decrease in demand; (5) losses resulting from significant credit exposure to reseller customers and negative trends in their businesses; (6) delays or failure to achieve the benefits of process or organizational changes we may implement in the business; (7) disruptions in business operations due to reorganization activities; (8) rapid product improvement and technological change and resulting obsolescence risks; (9) possible disruption in commercial activities caused by terrorist activity or armed conflict, including changes in logistics and security arrangements as a result thereof, and reduced customer demand; (10) dependence on key individuals and inability to retain personnel; (11) reductions in credit ratings and/or unavailability of adequate capital; (12) interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations; (13) adverse impact of governmental controls and actions or political or economic instability which could adversely affect foreign operations; (14) failure to attract new sources of business from expansion of products or services or entry into new markets; (15) inability to manage future adverse industry trends; (16) difficulties and risks associated with integrating operations and personnel in acquisitions; (17) future periodic assessments required by current or new accounting standards which may result in additional charges; and (18) dependence on independent shipping companies.
Ingram Micro has instituted in the past and continues to institute changes to its strategies, operations and processes to address these risk factors and to mitigate their impact on Ingram Micro's results of operations and financial condition. However, no assurances can be given that Ingram Micro will be successful in these efforts. For a further discussion of significant factors to consider in connection with forward-looking statements concerning Ingram Micro, reference is made to Exhibit 99.01 of Ingram Micro's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2004; other risks or uncertainties may be detailed from time to time in Ingram Micro's future SEC filings. Ingram Micro disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
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Ingram Micro Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollars in 000s)
(Unaudited)
July 3, January 3,
2004 2004
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash $695,406 $279,587
Accounts receivable, including retained
interest in securitized receivables, net 2,088,705 2,455,902
Inventories 1,514,573 1,915,403
Other current assets 314,811 317,201
Total current assets 4,613,495 4,968,093
Property and equipment, net 191,126 210,722
Goodwill 244,659 244,174
Other 48,229 51,173
Total assets $5,097,509 $5,474,162
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,357,815 $2,821,518
Accrued expenses 414,810 390,244
Current maturities of long-term debt 112,486 128,346
Total current liabilities 2,885,111 3,340,108
Long-term debt, less current maturities 215,368 239,909
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 32,582 21,196
Total liabilities 3,133,061 3,601,213
Stockholders' equity 1,964,448 1,872,949
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $5,097,509 $5,474,162
Ingram Micro Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Dollars in 000s, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks Thirteen Weeks Ended
Ended June 28, 2003
July 3, 2004 Impact of
Major- Non-GAAP
As Reported As Reported Program Financial
Under GAAP Under GAAP Costs (a) Measure
Net sales $5,716,619 $5,170,635 $-- $5,170,635
Costs of sales 5,405,145 4,889,240 -- 4,889,240
Gross profit 311,474 281,395 -- 281,395
Operating
expenses:
Selling, general
and
administrative 263,519 252,781 (11,201) 241,580
Reorganization
costs 71 1,292 (1,292) --
263,590 254,073 (12,493) 241,580
Income from
operations 47,884 27,322 12,493 39,815
Interest and other 9,842 9,621 -- 9,621
Income before
income taxes 38,042 17,701 12,493 30,194
Provision for
income taxes 12,174 6,195 4,373 10,568
Net income $25,868 $11,506 $8,120 $19,626
Diluted earnings
per share:
Net income $0.16 $0.08 $0.05 $0.13
Diluted weighted
average shares
outstanding 158,193,804 151,246,278 151,246,278 151,246,278
(a) Major-program costs in 2003 include reorganization costs of
$1,292 primarily for workforce reductions in North America and
$11,201 charged to selling, general and administrative expenses,
primarily comprised of the loss on the sale of a German
semiconductor equipment distribution business, accelerated
depreciation of fixed assets associated with the planned exit of
facilities and outsourcing of our IT infrastructure, relocation and
transition costs, and other related costs.
Ingram Micro Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Dollars in 000s, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-six Weeks Twenty-six Weeks Ended
Ended June 28, 2003
July 3, 2004 Impact of
Major- Non-GAAP
As Reported As Reported Program Financial
Under GAAP Under GAAP Costs (a) Measure
Net sales $11,992,259 $10,644,849 $-- $10,644,849
Costs of sales 11,339,331 10,067,222 (443) 10,066,779
Gross profit 652,928 577,627 443 578,070
Operating
expenses:
Selling, general
and
administrative 538,278 509,983 (18,981) 491,002
Reorganization
costs 196 13,231 (13,231) --
538,474 523,214 (32,212) 491,002
Income from
operations 114,454 54,413 32,655 87,068
Interest and other 21,184 21,223 -- 21,223
Income before
income taxes 93,270 33,190 32,655 65,845
Provision for
income taxes 29,847 11,616 11,430 23,046
Net income $63,423 $21,574 $21,225 $42,799
Diluted earnings
per share:
Net income $0.40 $0.14 $0.14 $0.28
Diluted weighted
average shares
outstanding 158,500,416 151,236,507 151,236,507 151,236,507
(a) Major-program costs in 2003 include reorganization costs of $13,231
for workforce reductions throughout the world and facility
consolidations in Europe; $18,981 charged to selling, general and
administrative expenses, primarily comprised of the loss on the sale
of a German semiconductor equipment distribution business,
accelerated depreciation of fixed assets associated with the planned
exit of facilities and outsourcing of our IT infrastructure,
relocation and transition costs, and other related costs; and
$443 recorded as cost of sales, comprised of incremental inventory
losses caused by the exit of certain markets.
Ingram Micro Inc.
Consolidated Income From Operations
(Dollars in 000s)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks Thirteen Weeks Ended
Ended July 28, 2003
July 3, 2004
Impact of
Major- Non-GAAP
As Reported As Reported Program Financial
Under GAAP Under GAAP Costs (a) Measure
North America $28,078 $19,888 $7,608 $27,496
Europe 16,295 6,961 4,823 11,784
Asia-Pacific 1,266 168 1 169
Latin America 2,245 305 61 366
$47,884 $27,322 $12,493 $39,815
(a) Major-program costs in 2003 include reorganization costs of $1,292
($1,464 in North America, $(234) in Europe, $1 in Asia-Pacific and
$61 in Latin America) primarily for workforce reductions in North
America and $11,201 charged to selling, general and administrative
expenses ($6,144 in North America and $5,057 in Europe) primarily
comprised of the loss on the sale of a German semiconductor
equipment distribution business, accelerated depreciation of fixed
assets associated with the planned exit of facilities and
outsourcing of our IT infrastructure, relocation and transition, and
other related costs.
Ingram Micro Inc.
Consolidated Income From Operations
(Dollars in 000s)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-six Weeks Twenty-six Weeks Ended
Ended June 28, 2003
July 3, 2004
Impact of
Major- Non-GAAP
As Reported As Reported Program Financial
Under GAAP Under GAAP Costs (a) Measure
North America $53,358 $34,739 $19,516 $54,255
Europe 55,325 18,396 12,905 31,301
Asia-Pacific 1,294 307 13 320
Latin America 4,477 971 221 1,192
$114,454 $54,413 $32,655 $87,068
(a) Major-program costs in 2003 include reorganization costs of
$13,231 ($6,499 in North America, $6,498 in Europe, $13 in
Asia-Pacific and $221 in Latin America) primarily for workforce
reductions throughout the world and facility consolidations in
Europe; $18,981 charged to selling, general and administrative
expenses ($13,017 in North America and $5,964 in Europe) primarily
comprised of the loss on the sale of a German semiconductor
equipment distribution business, accelerated depreciation of fixed
assets associated with the planned exit of facilities and
outsourcing of our IT infrastructure, relocation and transition, and
other related costs; and $443 recorded as cost of sales in Europe,
comprised of incremental inventory losses caused by the exit of
certain markets.
SOURCE Ingram Micro Inc.
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