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Wednesday, March 8, 2006

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Tech Data Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal-Year Results

Fourth-Quarter Net Sales and Net Income Exceed High-end of Outlook;

Company Plans Exit of Training Business in EMEA

CLEARWATER, FL. — Tech Data Corporation, a leading distributor of IT products, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2006.

Results At A Glance (1) 

 

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

   

Three months

ended

January 31, 2006

   

Year ended

January 31, 2006

Net sales

    $ 5,531.4    $ 20,482.9

Operating income (GAAP)

Operating income (Non-GAAP)

    $
$		 55.3
66.5		    $
$		 163.3
203.9

Income from continuing operations (GAAP)

Income from continuing operations (Non-GAAP)

    $
$		 28.5
40.2		    $
$		 23.0
118.0

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

    $ 1.0    $ 3.6

Net income (GAAP)

Net income (Non-GAAP)

    $
$		 29.5
41.2		    $
$		 26.6
121.6

Net Income per diluted share:

      

Continuing operations (GAAP)

Continuing operations (Non-GAAP)

    $
$		 .50
.70		    $
$		 .39
2.02

Discontinued operations

    $ .02    $ .06

Net Income (GAAP)

Net Income (Non-GAAP)

    $
$		 .52
.72		    $
$		 .45
2.08
(1) Please refer to the GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation that is contained in the attached financial summary.

This information is also available on the Investor Relations section of Tech Data’s website at www.techdata.com.

 

Net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2006, were $5.5 billion, a decrease of 1.3 percent from $5.6 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 and an increase of 9.0 percent from the third quarter of the current fiscal year.

Income from continuing operations based upon Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2006, was $28.5 million, or $.50 per diluted share compared to income from continuing operations of $58.1 million, or $.97 per diluted share, for the prior year period. Results for the fourth-quarter of fiscal 2006 include $6.8 million of restructuring charges and $4.4 million of consulting costs related to the company’s restructuring program in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and export sales to Africa). The fourth-quarter of fiscal 2005 includes a benefit of $11.5 million, or $.19 per diluted share, for the reversal of previously accrued taxes related to the favorable resolution of various tax examinations.

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On a non-GAAP basis, income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, which excludes restructuring charges and consulting costs, totaled $40.2 million, or $.70 per diluted share. This compares to income from continuing operations on a non-GAAP basis, which excludes the reversal of previously accrued taxes, of $46.6 million, or $.78 per diluted share in the prior year period.

“We were pleased to complete the fiscal year with strong operating results – highlighted by our continued progress in better aligning our EMEA cost structure,” commented Steven A. Raymund, Tech Data's chairman and chief executive officer. “The focused efforts of our employees worldwide once again made the difference throughout our operations.”

Discontinued Operations

The company has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets and liabilities of its training business in the EMEA region which is considered a non-core operation. While the sale is not final, the transaction is expected to close in March. The training business generated net income of $1.0 million and $3.6 million, or $.02 and $.06 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2006, respectively. As of the fourth quarter, the results of this business are being reported as discontinued operations as required by accounting standards. Financial results for the current and prior year periods reported in this press release have been reclassified to reflect this change.

Including income from discontinued operations of $1.0 million, or $.02 per diluted share, net income on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 was $29.5 million or $.52 cents per diluted share compared to $59.3 million, or $.99 per share in the prior year period. Net income on a non-GAAP basis, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, including discontinued operations, was $41.2 million, or $.72 per diluted share compared to $47.8 million, or $.80 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Fourth-Quarter Financial Summary

 

•   Net sales in the Americas were $2.4 billion, or 43 percent of worldwide net sales, while net sales in EMEA totaled $3.1 billion, or 57 percent of worldwide net sales. The Americas’ net sales increased 7.7 percent while net sales in EMEA decreased 7.2 percent (2.7 percent increase on a local currency basis) over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.

 

•   Gross margin was 4.84 percent of net sales, a decrease from 4.95 percent of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and 5.22 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. The decline in gross margin was primarily attributable to challenges in the company’s EMEA operations and changes in customer and product mix in both regions. The classification of the company’s training business as discontinued operations reduced the gross margin in the fourth-quarter of the current and prior year by approximately 19 and 22 basis points, respectively.

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•   Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $205.3 million, or 3.71 percent of net sales compared to $219.3 million, or 3.91 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. Excluding the $4.4 million of consulting costs incurred in the EMEA region during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, SG&A totaled $200.9 million, or 3.63 percent of net sales. The year-over-year decline in SG&A as a percent of net sales was attributable to a continued reduction in credit costs due to favorable credit experience in addition to cost saving initiatives and productivity improvements in EMEA as the company realized the benefits associated with the restructuring program. The classification of the company’s training business as discontinued operations reduced SG&A as a percentage of sales in the fourth quarter of the current and prior year by approximately 18 and 19 basis points, respectively.

 

•   Operating income was $55.3 million, or 1.00 percent of net sales compared to $73.4 million, or 1.31 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the restructuring charges and consulting costs of $11.2 million, operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, was $66.5 million, or 1.20 percent of net sales.

 

•   On a regional basis, operating income in the Americas was 1.64 percent of net sales compared to 1.75 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. In EMEA, operating income was .51 percent of net sales compared to 1.03 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding restructuring charges and consulting costs, operating income in the EMEA region was .87 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

 

•   Total debt to total capital was 12 percent at January 31, 2006, a decline from 16 percent in the prior year.

 

•   During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the company purchased approximately 500,000 shares of common stock at a cost of $20 million, bringing its total shares repurchased during fiscal 2006 to 3.3 million shares at a cost of $120 million.

EMEA Restructuring Program

The company recorded $6.8 million of charges during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 related to its EMEA restructuring program which were comprised of $4.0 million related to workforce reductions and $2.8 million related to the write-off of fixed assets and facility consolidations. Year-to-date, the company has recorded $30.9 million in restructuring charges and anticipates generating annualized savings of approximately the same amount. The program and related actions are designed to better align the EMEA operating cost structure with the current business environment. Excluding consulting costs, the company expects to incur total charges in the range of $40 million to $50 million related to the EMEA restructuring program and generate annualized savings in the same range.

Fiscal Year Results

Net sales for the year ended January 31, 2006, were $20.5 billion, an increase of 3.8 percent from $19.7 billion in the year ended January 31, 2005. On a regional basis, net sales in the Americas were $9.5 billion, or 46 percent of worldwide net sales, an increase of 11.6 percent from $8.5 billion in the prior-year period. Net sales in the EMEA region were $11.0 billion or 54 percent of worldwide net sales, a decrease of 2.0 percent (0.6 percent decrease on a local currency basis) from $11.2 billion in the year ended January 31, 2005.

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Gross margin for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006 was 4.99 percent, down from 5.39 percent in the prior-year period. As noted above, the year-over-year decline in gross margin was primarily attributable to challenges in the company’s EMEA operations and changes in customer and product mix in both regions. The reclassification of the company’s training business to discontinued operations reduced the gross margin in the current and prior fiscal years by approximately 22 and 23 basis points, respectively.

Operating income, on a GAAP basis, for the year ended January 31, 2006, was $163.3 million, or .80 percent of net sales, compared with $231.6 million, or 1.17 percent of net sales, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis excluding restructuring charges and consulting costs of $40.6 million, operating income for the year ended January 31, 2006 totaled $203.9 million, or 1.00 percent of net sales.

Income from continuing operations on a GAAP basis for the year ended January 31, 2006, was $23.0 million, or $.39 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $159.6 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, income from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006, was $118.0 million, or $2.02 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations on a non-GAAP basis of $148.1 million, or $2.50 per diluted share in the prior year period. On a non-GAAP basis, including $3.6 million of income from discontinued operations, net income for year ended January 31, 2006 totaled $121.6 million, or $2.08 per diluted share compared to $150.9 million, or $2.55 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Business Outlook

The following statements are based on current expectations and the company’s internal plan. These statements are forward-looking and, as outlined in the company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, actual results may differ materially.

The outlook for the first quarter ending April 30, 2006, excluding any restructuring charges and consulting costs related to the EMEA region, which are estimated to be $10 to $12 million, or other charges, is as follows:

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be in the range of $4.85 billion to $4.95 billion.

 

  •   Net income is expected to be in the range of $16.0 million to $19.0 million.

 

  •   Net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $.28 to $.34.

 

  •   Net income per diluted share includes approximately $.03 for stock based compensation resulting from the adoption of Financial Accounting standards No. 123(R) in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. For the 2007 fiscal year, the pre-tax expense is expected to be approximately $10 million.

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Non-GAAP Financial Information

The non-GAAP data contained in this release is included with the intention of providing investors a more complete understanding of our operational results and trends, but should only be used in conjunction with results reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). Our management also uses this information internally for forecasting, budgeting and other analytical purposes. The non-GAAP financial measures enable investors to analyze the core financial and operating performance of the company and to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and analysis of operating trends. Non-GAAP measures presented in this release or other releases, presentations and similar documents issued by the company, excludes restructuring charges, certain consulting costs, impairment charges, changes in valuation allowances for certain deferred tax assets, extraordinary gains or losses and other infrequent or unusual items. A detailed reconciliation of the adjustments between results calculated using GAAP and non-GAAP in this release is contained in the attached financial summary. This information is also available for review on the Investor Relations section of Tech Data’s website at www.techdata.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements, based on the company’s current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: intense competition both domestically and internationally; narrow profit margins; risk of declines in inventory value; dependence on information systems; credit exposure due to the deterioration in the financial condition of our customers; the inability to obtain required capital; fluctuations in interest rates; potential adverse effects of acquisitions; foreign currency exchange risks and exposure to foreign markets; potential asset impairments resulting from declines in operating performance; the impact of changes in income tax and other regulatory legislation; changes in accounting rules; product supply and availability; dependence on independent shipping companies; changes in vendor terms and conditions; exposure to natural disasters, war and terrorism; potential impact of labor strikes; and the volatility of common stock. Additional discussion of these and other factors affecting the company’s business and prospects is contained in the company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which can be obtained at the company's investor relations website at www.techdata.com. All information in this release is as of March 8, 2006. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements herein to actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

Webcast Details

Tech Data will be discussing its fourth-quarter and fiscal year results along with its outlook for the first-quarter on a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. (EST). A webcast of the call, including supplemental schedules, will be available to all interested parties and can be accessed at www.techdata.com (Investor Relations section). The webcast will be available for replay until 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

About Tech Data

Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: TECD) is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 90,000 customers in over 100 countries. The company’s business model enables technology solution providers, manufacturers and publishers to cost-effectively sell to and support end users ranging from small-to-midsize businesses (SMB) to large enterprises. Ranked 110th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated $20.5 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. For more information, visit www.techdata.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jeffery P. Howells, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

727-538-7825 (Jeff.Howells@techdata.com)

            or

Danyle Anderson, Director, Investor Relations and Shareholder Services

727-538-7866 (Danyle.Anderson@techdata.com)

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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    

Three months ended

January 31,

    

Fiscal year ended

January 31,

  
     2006    2005     2006    2005  

Net sales

    $ 5,531,355    $ 5,602,031     $ 20,482,851    $ 19,730,917  

Cost of products sold

      5,263,898      5,309,361       19,460,332      18,667,184  
                              

Gross profit

      267,457      292,670       1,022,519      1,063,733  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

      205,299      219,265       828,278      832,178  

Restructuring charges

      6,844      —         30,946      —    
                              

Operating income

      55,314      73,405       163,295      231,555  

Interest expense and other

      10,482      7,490       29,499      22,867  

Net foreign currency exchange loss (gain)

      86      (466 )     1,816      (2,959 )
                              

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

      44,746      66,381       131,980      211,647  

Provision for income taxes

      16,248      8,243       109,013      52,025  
                              

Income from continuing operations

      28,498      58,138       22,967      159,622  

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

      1,015      1,174       3,619      2,838  
                              

Net Income

    $ 29,513    $ 59,312     $ 26,586    $ 162,460  
                              

Net income per common share – basic:

           

Continuing operations

    $ .50    $ .99     $ .40    $ 2.74  

Discontinued operations

      .02      .02       .06      .05  
                              

Net income (1)

    $ .52    $ 1.01     $ .46    $ 2.79  
                              

Net income per common share – diluted:

           

Continuing operations

    $ .50    $ .97     $ .39    $ 2.69  

Discontinued operations

      .02      .02       .06      .05  
                              

Net income (1)

    $ .52    $ .99     $ .45    $ 2.74  
                              

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

           

Basic

      56,427      58,674       57,749      58,176  

Diluted

      57,085      59,710       58,414      59,193  
(1) Certain column totals for per share amounts may not sum due to rounding differences.

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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     January 31,
2006		    January 31,
2005

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

    $ 156,665    $ 195,056

Accounts receivable, net

      2,160,138      2,217,474

Inventories

      1,527,729      1,492,479

Prepaid expenses and other assets

      138,927      151,480
             

Total current assets

      3,983,459      4,056,489

Property and equipment, net

      141,275      146,144

Goodwill

      134,327      149,719

Other assets, net

      145,573      205,384
             

Total assets

    $ 4,404,634    $ 4,557,736
             

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Revolving credit loans

    $ 235,088    $ 68,343

Accounts payable

      1,917,213      1,757,838

Current portion of long-term debt

      1,605      291,625

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

      437,445      450,066
             

Total current liabilities

      2,591,351      2,567,872

Long-term debt

      14,378      17,215

Other long-term liabilities

      38,598      45,178
             

Total liabilities

      2,644,327      2,630,265
             

Total shareholders' equity

      1,760,307      1,927,471
             

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

    $ 4,404,634    $ 4,557,736
             

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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three months ended
January 31,		     Fiscal year ended
January 31,		  
     2006    2005     2006     2005  

Operating Income

          

GAAP operating income

    $ 55,314    $ 73,405     $ 163,295     $ 231,555  

Restructuring charges

      6,844      —         30,946       —    

Other costs (1)

      4,367      —         9,632       —    
                               

Non-GAAP operating income

    $ 66,525    $ 73,405     $ 203,873     $ 231,555  
                               

Net Income

          

GAAP income from continuing operations

    $ 28,498    $ 58,138     $ 22,967     $ 159,622  

Restructuring charges

      6,844      —         30,946       —    

Other costs (1)

      4,367      —         9,632       —    

Tax effect on restructuring charges and other costs

      499      —         (1,603 )     —    

Deferred tax assets valuation allowance

      —        —         56,039       —    

Reversal of previously accrued income taxes

      —        (11,535 )     —         (11,535 )
                               

Non-GAAP income from continuing operations

    $ 40,208    $ 46,603     $ 117,981     $ 148,087  

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

      1,015      1,174       3,619       2,838  
                               

Non-GAAP net income

    $ 41,223    $ 47,777     $ 121,600     $ 150,925  
                               

Net Income per Diluted Share (2)

          

GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations

    $ .50    $ .97     $ .39     $ 2.69  

Restructuring charges

      .12      —         .53       —    

Other costs (1)

      .08      —         .16       —    

Tax effect on restructuring charges and other costs

      .01      —         (.03 )     —    

Deferred tax assets valuation allowance

      —        —         .96       —    

Reversal of previously accrued income taxes

      —        (.19 )     —         (.19 )
                               

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations

    $ .70    $ .78     $ 2.02     $ 2.50  

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

      .02      .02       .06       .05  
                               

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share

    $ .72    $ .80     $ 2.08     $ 2.55  
                               

Weighted average common shares outstanding

          

Basic

      56,427      58,674       57,749       58,176  

Diluted

      57,085      59,710       58,414       59,193  
(1) Other costs represent consulting costs related to the company’s EMEA Restructuring Program.
(2) Certain column totals for per share amounts may not sum due to rounding differences.