EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm REGISTRANT'S PRESS RELEASE DATED MAY 5, 2009 Registrant's Press Release dated May 5, 2009

Exhibit 99.1

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   Douglas A. Fox, CFA    Tim Dreyer
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Zebra Technologies Announces 2009 First Quarter Financial Results

Vernon Hills, IL, May 5, 2009—Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced net income of $9,352,000 or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2009, including $2,296,000 in exit, restructuring and integration costs which lowered diluted earnings by $0.02 per share. Net income for the first quarter of 2008 was $27,644,000, or $0.42 per diluted share. Net sales were $192,609,000 for the quarter that ended April 4, 2009, compared with $246,277,000 for the corresponding period a year ago.

“We moved aggressively to align costs with the lower demand levels to successfully navigate through the current environment,” stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s chief executive officer. “During the quarter, we continued to make the investments that maximize risk-adjusted returns and deliver increasing stockholder value. We bought back stock while maintaining our strong financial position. We also made further progress on our global supply chain and ERP implementation projects which will help improve customer service, lower costs further and drive greater organizational effectiveness. Later this year, we will introduce new products and solutions that will serve more customer needs. All of these initiatives position Zebra to extend its global leadership and accelerate earnings growth as business conditions improve.”

At April 4, 2009, Zebra had $189,311,000 in cash and investments, and no long-term debt. Net inventories were $101,248,000, and net accounts receivable were $137,176,000.

Discussion and Analysis

For the first quarter of 2009, compared with the first quarter of 2008:

 

   

Consolidated net sales were affected by the impact of declining global economic activity on business conditions. Sales declined on a comparable percentage basis in all of the company’s geographic regions, with the largest sales decline occurring in North America. Product mix also had an effect on sales, with larger sales declines among high performance and midrange tabletop printers. Unfavorable foreign exchange currency movements reduced first quarter sales by $6,739,000.

 

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Gross profit margin of 44.6% versus 49.9% a year ago was principally affected by the lower sales volume, unfavorable product mix and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. These factors were partially offset by higher profitability in the company’s Zebra Enterprise Solutions group.

 

   

Operating expenses declined $11,926,000 as a result of cost-reduction actions taken in the second half of 2008, in addition to lower commissions and amortization of intangible assets, and a decline in exit, restructuring and integration costs.

 

   

The effective income tax rate of 32.0%, compared with 34.5% a year ago, reflects the effect of lower quarterly income and a higher proportion of permanent tax adjustments.

Stock Purchase Update

During the first quarter of 2009, the company repurchased 1,652,772 shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A Common Stock. At the end of the first quarter, Zebra had 3,719,696 shares remaining in the company’s stock buyback authorization and 59,398,813 outstanding shares of common stock.

Second Quarter Outlook

Zebra announced its financial forecast for the second quarter of 2009. Net sales are expected within a range of $186,000,000 and $200,000,000. Diluted earnings per share are expected within a range of $0.12 and $0.20. This forecast includes expected exit and restructuring costs of $0.04 per diluted share.

Conference Call Notification

Investors are invited to listen to a live Internet broadcast of Zebra’s conference call discussing the company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2009. The conference call will be held at 11:00 AM Eastern Time today. To listen to the call, visit the company’s Web site at http://www.zebra.com.

Forward-looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, the statements regarding the company’s financial forecast for the second quarter of 2009 stated in the paragraph above captioned “Second Quarter Outlook.” Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the company’s forward-looking statements. These statements represent estimates only as of the date they were made. Zebra may elect to update forward-looking statements but expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, even if the company’s estimates change.


These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zebra’s industry, market conditions, general domestic and international economic conditions, and other factors. These factors include customer acceptance of Zebra’s hardware and software products and competitors’ product offerings, and the potential effects of technological changes. These factors also include the current credit crisis, capital markets volatility, and disruptions and overall worldwide deteriorating economic conditions that have been widely reported, as they may have adverse effects on Zebra, its suppliers and its customers. Profits and profitability will be affected by Zebra’s ability to control manufacturing and operating costs, including the effect of Zebra’s activities to transfer final assembly of its printers to a third-party manufacturer. Because of a large investment portfolio, interest rates and financial market conditions will also have an impact on results. Foreign exchange rates will have an effect on financial results because of the large percentage of our international sales. The outcome of litigation in which Zebra may be involved is another factor. In addition, the acquisitions of WhereNet, proveo, Navis and Multispectral Solutions have risks relating to integrating these companies’ businesses and operations with Zebra’s. These and other factors could have an adverse effect on Zebra’s sales, gross profit margins and results of operations and increase the volatility of our financial results. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” and “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Descriptions of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect the company’s future operations and results can be found in Zebra’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, readers are referred to Zebra’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Zebra Technologies Corporation helps its customers identify, track and manage assets, transactions and people with systems and solutions that improve business processes. Companies use innovative and reliable Zebra printers, supplies, RFID products and software to increase productivity, improve quality, lower costs, and deliver better customer service. Information about Zebra and Zebra-brand products can be found at http://www.zebra.com.


ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     April 4,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 34,699     $ 33,267  

Restricted cash

     1,556       1,639  

Investments and marketable securities

     58,071       85,654  

Accounts receivable, net

     137,176       152,679  

Inventories, net

     101,248       100,199  

Deferred income taxes

     11,719       11,679  

Income taxes receivable

     7,257        

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     11,785       11,701  
                

Total current assets

     363,511       396,818  
                

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     76,840       75,363  

Long-term deferred income taxes

     48,039       51,251  

Goodwill

     150,404       151,356  

Other intangibles, net

     63,916       66,359  

Long-term investments and marketable securities

     94,985       104,326  

Other assets

     5,134       5,405  
                

Total assets

   $ 802,829     $ 850,878  
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 30,089     $ 38,152  

Accrued liabilities

     42,789       67,911  

Deferred revenue

     19,766       18,366  

Income taxes payable

           558  
                

Total current liabilities

     92,644       124,987  

Deferred rent

     4,702       4,903  

Other long-term liabilities

     10,847       10,250  
                

Total liabilities

     108,193       140,140  
                

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred Stock

            

Class A Common Stock

     722       722  

Additional paid-in capital

     141,622       144,861  

Treasury stock

     (365,376 )     (344,147 )

Retained earnings

     931,443       922,091  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (13,775 )     (12,789 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     694,636       710,738  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 802,829     $ 850,878  
                


ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 4,
2009
    March 29,
2008
 

Net sales

   $ 192,609     $ 246,277  

Cost of sales

     106,800       123,362  
                

Gross profit

     85,809       122,915  

Operating expenses (income):

    

Selling and marketing

     22,676       28,553  

Research and development

     21,804       22,215  

General and administrative

     22,225       25,045  

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,634       4,514  

Exit, restructuring and integration costs

     2,296       3,234  
                

Total operating expenses

     71,635       83,561  
                

Operating income

     14,174       39,354  
                

Other income (expense):

    

Investment income

     1,178       2,405  

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

     (1,284 )     700  

Other, net

     (317 )     (254 )
                

Total other income (expense)

     (423 )     2,851  
                

Income before income taxes

     13,751       42,205  

Income taxes

     4,399       14,561  
                

Net income

   $ 9,352     $ 27,644  
                

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.16     $ 0.42  

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.16     $ 0.42  

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     60,266       66,134  

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     60,332       66,518  


ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 4,
2009
    March 29,
2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 9,352     $ 27,644  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     7,953       9,088  

Stock-based compensation

     3,167       3,417  

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

     —         (51 )

Deferred income taxes

     3,263       (3,553 )

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     13,018       (21,393 )

Inventories

     (1,400 )     (3,834 )

Other assets

     (244 )     1,256  

Accounts payable

     (6,539 )     2,901  

Accrued liabilities

     (23,946 )     7,085  

Deferred revenue

     2,544       2,745  

Income taxes payable

     (8,055 )     12,534  

Other operating activities

     (327 )     (5,635 )
                

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (1,214 )     32,204  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (6,802 )     (5,909 )

Payments for patents and licensing arrangements

     (425 )     —    

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

     (57,473 )     (190,530 )

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

     72,401       128,723  

Sales of investments and marketable securities

     22,583       78,156  
                

Net cash provided by investing activities

     30,284       10,440  
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Purchase of treasury stock

     (28,593 )     (24,600 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

     1,168       667  

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

     —         51  
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (27,425 )     (23,882 )
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (213 )     (159 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,432       18,603  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     33,267       38,211  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 34,699     $ 56,814  
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 8,302     $ 2,471  

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash transactions:

    

Purchase of treasury shares not paid in the first quarter of 2008

     —       $ 9,153  


ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Sales by Product Category

 

     Three Months Ended            
     Apr. 4,
2009
   Mar. 29,
2008
    Percent
Change
    Percent of
Net Sales

Hardware

   $ 125,865    $ 180,181     (30.1 )   65.3

Supplies

     38,081      41,902     (9.1 )   19.8

Service and software

     25,925      25,180     3.0     13.5

Shipping and handling

     1,368      1,802     (24.1 )   0.7

Cash flow from hedging activities

     1,370      (2,788 )   NM     0.7
                     

Total sales

   $ 192,609    $ 246,277     (21.8 )   100.0

Sales by Geographic Region

 

     Three Months Ended           
     Apr. 4,
2009
   Mar. 29,
2008
   Percent
Change
    Percent of
Net Sales

Europe, Middle East and Africa

   $ 74,620    $ 95,509    (21.9 )   38.7

Latin America

     13,071      15,983    (18.2 )   6.8

Asia-Pacific

     19,409      25,639    (24.3 )   10.1
                    

Total international

     107,100      137,131    (21.9 )   55.6

North America

     85,509      109,146    (21.7 )   44.4
                    

Total sales

   $ 192,609    $ 246,277    (21.8 )   100.0


ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
     April 4,
2009
   March 29,
2008

Sales

     

Specialty Printing

   $ 170,768    $ 224,752

Enterprise Solutions

     21,841      21,525
             

Total

   $ 192,609    $ 246,277

Cost of sales

     

Specialty Printing

     97,096      112,814

Enterprise Solutions

     9,704      10,548
             

Total

     106,800      123,362

Gross profit

     85,809      122,915

Operating expenses

     

Specialty Printing

     39,673      50,333

Enterprise Solutions

     15,496      18,040

Administrative and other

     16,466      15,188
             

Total

     71,635      83,561

Operating income

   $ 14,174    $ 39,354

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

PRINTER UNITS and AVERAGE UNIT PRICES

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
     April 4,
2009
   March 29,
2008

Total Printers Shipped

     199,218      242,401

Average Unit Prices

   $ 517    $ 614