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-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ow6L1kOBk6NTS9FZhd8XabtSoWV7JbhPV0uV5Cj9ovu6dmxt1D8OGqCwBTbzXGQr K2nt16BD9teZFB+AwXqENA== 0000950144-02-004962.txt : 20020509 0000950144-02-004962.hdr.sgml : 20020509 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-02-004962 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020508 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020509 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SUN HYDRAULICS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001024795 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS [3490] IRS NUMBER: 592754337 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21835 FILM NUMBER: 02639031 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1500 WEST UNIVERSITY PKWY CITY: SARASOTA STATE: FL ZIP: 34243 BUSINESS PHONE: 9413621200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1500 WEST UNIVERSITY PKWY CITY: SARASOTA STATE: FL ZIP: 34243 8-K 1 g76106e8-k.htm SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION e8-k

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest
Event Reported): May 8, 2002

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida	0-21835	59-2754337

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


1500 West University Parkway Sarasota, Florida		34243

(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 941-362-1200

Item 5. Other Events.

Press Release

On May 8, 2002, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing its first quarter results.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

None.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

None.


Exhibit
Number		Exhibit Description

99.1		Press Release of the Registrant dated May 8, 2002.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


		SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION



	By:	/s/ Richard J. Dobbyn

		Richard J. Dobbyn




		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)




Dated: May 8, 2002

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number		Exhibit Description

99.1		Press Release of the Registrant dated May 8, 2002.

EX-99.1 3 g76106ex99-1.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED 5/8/02 EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR RELEASE: Immediately Contact: Richard K. Arter Investor Relations 941-362-1200 Richard J. Dobbyn Chief Financial Officer 941-362-1200 SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION MEETS FIRST QUARTER FORECAST DEMAND REBOUNDS SARASOTA, FLA, MAY 8, 2002 - Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ: SNHY) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended March 30, 2002, were $15.6 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 17.0%, from the previous quarter, and a decrease of $3.4 million, or 17.7%, compared to net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. Net income for the quarter ended March 30, 2002 was $0.1 million, or 1.0% of net sales, compared to $1.0 million, or 5.5% of net sales for the same quarter last year. Both basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 30, 2002, were $0.02, compared to $0.16 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. CUSTOMER DEMAND STRENGTHENS Orders for the first quarter of 2002 were $16.7 million, an increase of 32% over the fourth quarter of 2001. The rate of increase was approximately the same for domestic and international orders. "Although the weekly order rate was relatively static throughout the quarter, the April order rate was up 13% from first quarter and we believe the trend will remain favorable," said Sun Hydraulics President, Allen Carlson. "Two key indicators showed favorable trends in the first quarter. The inventory of Sun product held by U.S. distributors continued to decrease at the end of March. We expect distributors will begin building inventory as the capital goods industries increase their production. Also, historically, Sun Hydraulics' order trends have tracked closely to the rise and fall of the United States manufacturing capacity utilization index. After two years of steady decline, this index leveled off in January and February and then turned up in March," concluded Carlson. OUTLOOK The Company projects that net sales for the second quarter will increase to approximately $17.0 million, a 9% increase over the first quarter. This should result in net income per share of approximately $0.07. "Sun has taken advantage of the protracted downturn by implementing new production processes, improving product designs and enhancing our marketing tools," said Carlson. "As industry conditions continue to improve, Sun's margins as a percent of sales will exceed those experienced before the downturn." OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Sun's new website was unveiled in April at the Company's display during a major industry exhibition in North America. "Customer awareness about the broad offering of Sun products has been expanded greatly by the launch of our new website. The myriad of applications and capabilities of the Sun product line is now available 24/7, throughout the world, on an up-to-date basis, and includes products not previously catalogued," stated Carlson. "This easy access to technical information by Sun customers will fuel our growth and is key to Sun's continued success in the marketplace." "The expansion of our UK manufacturing facility is scheduled to be complete this summer. It will double the production space and prepare us to meet the continuing growth in Europe," Carlson concluded. Sun Hydraulics Corporation will broadcast its first quarter conference call with analysts live over the Internet at 2:30 P.M. E.S.T. today, May 8, 2002. To listen, go to http://investor.sunhydraulics.com/medialist.cfm. Sun Hydraulics Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds for worldwide industrial and mobile markets. For more information about Sun, please visit our website at www.sunhydraulics.com. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, including those in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, estimates or projections of the Company, its Directors or its Officers about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and assumptions made by management, and include among other items, (i) the Company's strategies regarding growth, including its intention to develop new products; (ii) the Company's financing plans; (iii) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations; (iv) the Company's ability to continue to control costs and to meet its liquidity and other financing needs; (v) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (vi) the Company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand domestically and internationally, including as a result of standardization. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur. Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, (i) the economic cyclicality of the capital goods industry in general and the hydraulic valve and manifold industry in particular, which directly affect customer orders, lead times and sales volume; (ii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the Company's revenue and/or cost bases, such as increased competition, lack of qualified engineering, marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and raw materials costs; (iv) changes in technology or customer requirements, such as standardization of the cavity into which screw-in cartridge valves must fit, which could render the Company's products or technologies noncompetitive or obsolete; (v) new product introductions, product sales mix and the geographic mix of sales nationally and internationally; and (vi) changes relating to the Company's international sales, including changes in regulatory requirements or tariffs, trade or currency restrictions, fluctuations in exchange rates, and tax and collection issues. Further information relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included but not limited to information under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2002, and under the heading "Business" and particularly under the subheading, "Business Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2001. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 2 Sun Hydraulics Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands)

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