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| REMEC Announces Second Quarter FY 2004 Results |
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003--REMEC Inc. (NASDAQ: REMC), announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 2004 that ended August 1, 2003. Net sales for the three and six months ended August 1, 2003 were a record $86.2 million and $167.5 million, respectively, compared to $53.5 million and $112.6 million for the comparable prior year periods. The net loss for the three months ended August 1, 2003, was ($3.6) million, or ($0.06) per diluted share compared to a net loss of $(10.9) million, or ($0.24) per diluted share in the comparable prior year period. The net loss for the six months ended August 1, 2003 was ($10.7) million, or ($0.18) per diluted share compared to ($16.0) million, or ($0.35) per diluted share for the same period last year. Discussion of results:
-- Second quarter sales increased 61% over the comparable prior
year quarter.
-- Comprised of an 89% increase in Commercial sales and a 13%
Defense increase.
-- This represented our fourth consecutive quarterly sales
increase overall.
-- The increase in sales was 6% on a sequential basis.
-- Ongoing strengthening of demand for our commercial products
should lead to increases in net sales during the remainder of
fiscal 2004.
-- Despite price erosion in certain commercial markets,
consolidated gross profit as a percentage of net sales
increased to 24.3% for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 from
7.5% reported in the comparable prior year period.
-- Second quarter gross profit increased 421% to $20.9 million in
comparison to $4.0 million for the same period last year.
-- The improvement in gross profit as a percentage of net sales
represented the fourth consecutive quarterly increase
primarily as a result of increased sales volume, productivity
improvements and reduced supply chain costs.
-- Second quarter results also benefited from the sale of $2.8
million of low cost inventory obtained in the acquisition of
Spectrian.
-- Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs were $13.4
million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004, representing an
increase of 16% in comparison to the comparable prior year
period. The primary factor in the growth of SG&A was the
addition of the Spectrian sales force, a major boost to the
establishment of REMEC's global sales force.
-- Second quarter research and development costs of $12.4 million
included a non-cash charge of $425,000 resulting from the
closure of two development facilities.
-- Excluding this charge, R&D expenses increased 54% in
comparison to the comparable prior year period.
-- Results for the second quarter also include an additional
non-cash restructuring charge of $378,000 related to the
sub-lease of two facilities closed as part of our fiscal 2002
restructuring plan.
-- The increase in our operating expenses was primarily the
result of the $0.8 million of site related charges described
above and our acquisition of Spectrian Corporation in December
2003 and, to a lesser extent, our acquisition of Himark
Corporation in June 2004.
-- Excluding the site closure and restructuring related charges,
operating expenses declined $1.2 million from the first
quarter of fiscal 2004.
-- Other income reflects the recognition of an unrealized gain of
$1.7 million related to foreign currency forward contracts.
-- Cash and short-term investments decreased by $12.8 million
during the second quarter -- $2.6 was used to purchase capital
equipment, $1.8 million was used in connection with our
acquisition of Himark and the remainder was used primarily to
support a build up of inventories for the anticipated
expansion of our commercial business.
Commenting on the results, Ron Ragland, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of REMEC said, "Continued improvement in sales and gross margins, as well as reduction in operating expenses and critical competitive wins, supports our confidence in REMEC's game plan to exit FY'04 with sustainable growth and profitability. In addition to continued strong market share gains, we believe that the OEM and service provider customers are again spending on wireless infrastructure. Our Defense and Space Group continues to perform at record levels, while we continue to improve the performance of our Commercial Group. The acquisition of Himark expands our ability to serve the China marketplace and provides important momentum and competitive advantage in achieving our goal of a near term return to profitability and a strong second half performance." For more information Management will be holding a conference call to discuss quarterly earnings today, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (Los Angeles). To participate on the conference call within the U.S., please call (800) 478-6251, confirmation code 507695. From outside the U.S., please call (913) 981-5558, confirmation code 507695, ten minutes prior to the scheduled time of the call. To listen to the rebroadcast, which will play for seven days, call 888/203-1112 domestically or 719/457-0820 internationally, with the confirmation code 507695. About REMEC REMEC is a designer and manufacturer of high frequency subsystems used in the transmission of voice, video and data traffic over wireless communications networks and in space and defense electronics applications. Statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, general and industry economic conditions, competition, development factors, operating costs and other risks and uncertainties that are detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
REMEC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended Six months ended
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Aug. 1, Aug. 2, Aug. 1, Aug. 2,
2003 2002 2003 2002
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(unaudited)
Net sales $86,199 $53,488 $167,549 $112,551
Cost of sales 65,258 49,470 129,184 98,600
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Gross profit 20,941 4,018 38,365 13,951
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative 13,394 11,583 27,533 21,138
Restructuring charge 378 -- 378 --
Research and development 12,386 7,783 24,837 15,611
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Total operating expenses 26,158 19,366 52,748 36,749
Loss from operations (5,217) (15,348) (14,383) (22,798)
Gain on sale of facility -- -- 945 --
Interest income and other, net 1,654 650 2,661 827
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Loss before income taxes (3,563) (14,698) (10,777) (21,971)
Credit for income taxes (5) (3,823) (108) (5,932)
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Net loss $(3,558)$(10,875)$(10,669)$(16,039)
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Net loss per common share:
Basic $(0.06) $(0.24) $(0.18) $(0.35)
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Diluted $(0.06) $(0.24) $(0.18) $(0.35)
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Shares used in computing net loss per
common share:
Basic 58,520 45,320 57,944 45,268
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Diluted 58,520 45,320 57,944 45,268
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REMEC INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
Aug. 1, Jan. 31,
2003 2003
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(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $58,270 $64,900
Short-term investments 15,145 12,449
Accounts receivable, net 52,782 48,335
Notes and other receivables 4,156 4,818
Inventories, net 67,088 53,117
Other current assets 6,706 5,201
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Total current assets 204,147 188,820
Property, plant and equipment, net 78,171 86,182
Restricted cash 569 17,049
Goodwill, net 47,280 36,679
Intangible assets, net 3,586 3,950
Other assets 6,410 6,046
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$340,163 $338,726
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable $40,377 $33,444
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 36,151 40,353
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Total current liabilities 76,528 73,797
Deferred income taxes and other long-term
liabilities 3,606 2,358
Shareholders' equity 260,029 262,571
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$340,163 $338,726
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