EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm REGISTRANT'S PRESS RELEASE Registrant's Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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Contact:  
Investors:   Media:
Douglas A. Fox, CFA   Orlando De Bruce
Vice President, Investor Relations   Director, Global Public Relations
and Treasurer   +1 510 267 5052
+1 847 793 6735   odebruce@zebra.com
dfox@zebra.com  

Zebra Technologies Announces 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results

Sales and earnings exceed expectations on strength of business in all geographic regions;

Board authorizes new share repurchase program

Lincolnshire, IL, August 5, 2010–Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced 2010 second quarter net income of $22,677,000, or $0.39 per diluted share, including $576,000 in exit and restructuring costs which lowered diluted earnings by $0.01 per share. Net sales for the period ended July 3, 2010, were $235,735,000, which was the fourth consecutive sequential sales increase for Zebra and up 25.6% from $187,676,000 for the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $9,011,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, including $3,643,000 in exit, restructuring and integration costs which lowered diluted earnings by $0.04 per share.

 

Summary Financial Performance

 

     2Q10   2Q09   Change

Net sales (in thousands)

      $235,735             $187,676         25.6%    

 

Gross margin (%)

  47.2         43.6         3.6 pts. 

 

Operating margin (%)

  14.0         7.1         6.9 pts. 

 

Net income (in thousands)

  $22,677         $9,011             151.6%    

 

Diluted EPS

 

  $0.39      

 

  $0.15      

 

      160.0%    

 

 

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“Ongoing broad-based strength, with a solid run-rate business and improving large-deal activity, led to better-than-expected second quarter results,” stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s chief executive officer. “Zebra’s performance is in part a result of management’s integrated strategy to extend industry leadership and increase profitability. Over the past two years, we used our financial strength to invest through the downturn to strengthen our product portfolio, lower costs and extend Zebra’s global reach to more effectively serve customers. We are positioning Zebra higher in the value chain with more innovative products and solutions focused on high-growth markets. Our strategy and execution make us optimistic about further success and growth for Zebra.”

As of July 3, 2010, Zebra had $255,194,000 in cash and investments, and no long-term debt. Net inventories were $85,010,000, and net accounts receivable were $150,092,000.

Discussion and Analysis

 

 

Net sales, up 25.6% from the second quarter of 2009, benefited from improved business conditions in all geographic regions, with the highest growth rates occurring in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Record printer units shipped, with improved product mix, including higher sales of high-performance and midrange tabletop printers and aftermarket parts, contributed to the sales growth from a year ago.

 

Gross margin of 47.2% versus 43.6% a year ago was principally driven by the improved product mix, higher volumes, and benefits from outsourcing thermal printer production to a third-party manufacturer. These factors were partially offset by unfavorable movements in foreign exchange rates and higher freight costs incurred to meet increased customer demand.

 

Operating expenses increased 14.2% from the second quarter of 2009 substantially from increased selling and marketing and research and development expenses. Increases relate to higher compensation costs, outside commissions, advertising and direct marketing, and travel and entertainment.

Stock Purchase Update

During the second quarter of 2010, Zebra repurchased 934,537 shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A Common Stock. At July 3, 2010, 514,749 shares remained in the company’s stock buyback authorization and 57,195,930 shares of common stock were outstanding.

Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the company repurchased the remaining 514,749 shares in the buyback authorization. In a new authorization from the Board, Zebra can purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A Common Stock. These purchases can be made from time to time in the open market or in private transactions. There is no expiration date on the authorization.

 

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Third Quarter Outlook

Zebra announced its financial forecast for the third quarter of 2010. Net sales are expected within a range of $230,000,000 and $244,000,000. Diluted earnings per share are expected within a range of $0.36 and $0.43.

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 second quarter of 2010. 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 third quarter of 2010 stated in the paragraph above captioned “Third 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 undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this release.

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. The widely reported uncertainty over future global economic conditions, the availability of credit, capital markets volatility, may have adverse effects on Zebra, its suppliers and its customers. In addition, a disruption in our ability to obtain products from vendors as a result of natural disasters or other circumstances could restrict sales and negatively affect customer relationships. 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. 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

 

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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, 2009.

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides the broadest range of innovative technology solutions to identify, track, and manage the deployment of critical assets for improved business efficiency. Zebra’s products include reliable on-demand printers and state-of-the-art software and hardware solutions utilizing a wide array of automatic identification technologies. By enabling improvements in sourcing, visibility, security and accuracy, Zebra helps its customers to put the right asset in the right place at the right time. Zebra serves more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies worldwide. For more information about Zebra’s solutions, visit http://www.zebra.com.

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     July 3,
2010
   December 31,
2009
     (Unaudited)        
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

       $     41,282                $     38,943     

Restricted cash

     1,458              1,725     

Investments and marketable securities

     136,414              114,064     

Accounts receivable, net

     150,092              150,992     

Inventories, net

     85,010              79,926     

Deferred income taxes

     10,562              10,792     

Income taxes receivable

     —              4,724     

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     18,644              9,771     
             

Total current assets

     443,462              410,937     
             

Property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

     81,141              77,589     

Long-term deferred income taxes

     33,357              35,842     

Goodwill

     151,008              153,225     

Other intangibles, net

     52,597              55,982     

Long-term investments and marketable securities

     76,040              91,989     

Other assets

     4,350              4,915     
             

Total assets

       $   841,955                $   830,479     
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

       $     30,200                $     28,137     

Accrued liabilities

     53,152              52,591     

Deferred revenue

     23,404              24,082     

Income taxes payable

     1,687              —     
             

Total current liabilities

     108,443              104,810     

Deferred rent

     3,278              4,108     

Other long-term liabilities

     9,581              9,432     
             

Total liabilities

     121,302              118,350     
             

Stockholders’ equity:

     

Preferred Stock

     —              —     

Class A Common Stock

     722              722     

Additional paid-in capital

     125,682              136,104     

Treasury stock

     (412,972)             (385,831)    

Retained earnings

     1,016,605              969,195     

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (9,384)             (8,061)    
             

Total stockholders’ equity

     720,653              712,129     
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

       $   841,955                $   830,479     
             

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
    

 

July 3, 2010

   July 4, 2009         July 3, 2010    July 4, 2009

Net sales

              

Net sales of tangible products

     $    208,319           $    161,928               $    410,403           $    328,612    

Revenue from services and software

     27,416           25,748               51,763           51,673    
                              

Total net sales

     235,735           187,676               462,166           380,285    
                              

Cost of sales

              

Cost of sales of tangible products

     114,663           96,576               224,313           192,435    

Cost of services and software

     9,893           9,364               19,339           20,305    
                              

Total cost of sales

     124,556           105,940               243,652           212,740    
                              

Gross profit

     111,179           81,736               218,514           167,545    
                              

Operating expenses:

              

Selling and marketing

     30,328           24,398               57,828           47,597    

Research and development

     25,371           20,949               48,443           43,098    

General and administrative

     19,718           18,077               40,587           39,434    

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,345           2,575               4,703           5,208    

Exit, restructuring and integration costs

     576           3,643               2,392           5,940    

Asset impairment charges

     —           (1,058)              —           (1,058)   
                              

Total operating expenses

     78,338           68,584               153,953           140,219    
                              

Operating income

     32,841           13,152               64,561           27,326    
                              

Other income (expense):

              

Investment income

     634           247               1,476           1,425    

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

     361           (131)              560           (1,415)   

Other, net

     (487)          (19)              (836)          (336)   
                              

Total other income (expense)

     508           97               1,200           (326)   
                              

Income before income taxes

     33,349           13,249               65,761           27,000    

Income taxes

     10,672           4,238               18,351           8,637    
                              

Net income

     $     22,677           $       9,011               $ 47,410           $ 18,363    
                              

Basic earnings per share

     $ 0.39           $ 0.15               $ 0.82           $ 0.31    

Diluted earnings per share

     $ 0.39           $ 0.15               $ 0.82           $ 0.31    

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     57,489           59,271               57,756           59,821    

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     57,737           59,352               58,003           59,896    

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
    

 

    July 3, 2010    

       July 4, 2009    

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Net income

       $    47,410             $     18,363      

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

     

Depreciation and amortization

     16,021           15,947      

Equity-based compensation

     5,155           5,586      

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     (16)          —      

Gain on sale of assets

     (58)          —      

Asset impairment charges

     —           (1,058)     

Deferred income taxes

     2,961           1,710      

Changes in assets and liabilities:

     

Accounts receivable, net

     (1,956)          17,512      

Inventories, net

     (5,383)          10,133      

Other assets

     (8,664)          (212)     

Accounts payable

     6,672           (14,479)     

Accrued liabilities

     779           (21,855)     

Deferred revenue

     (337)          2,030      

Income taxes

     5,429           (2,773)     

Other operating activities

     (683)          1,524      
             

Net cash provided by operating activities

     67,330           32,428      
             

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Purchases of property and equipment

     (15,053)          (12,648)     

Payments for patents and licensing arrangements

     (1,634)          (425)     

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

     (200,939)          (126,605)     

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

     149,929           100,830      

Sales of investments and marketable securities

     44,567           55,750      
             

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (23,130)          16,902      
             

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Purchase of treasury stock

     (46,767)          (41,600)     

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

     5,033           2,027      

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     16           —      
             

Net cash used in financing activities

     (41,718)          (39,573)     
             

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (143)          1,768      
             

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     2,339           11,525      

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     38,943           33,267      
             

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

       $   41,282             $ 44,792      
             

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

     

Income taxes paid

       $ 9,472             $ 7,334      

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

 

     Three Months Ended          

Product Category

   July 3,
2010
   July 4,
2009
   Percent
Change
   Percent of
Net Sales - 2010
   Percent of
Net Sales - 2009

Hardware

     $ 163,479         $ 125,075       30.7         69.3            66.7        

Supplies

     43,573         35,588       22.4         18.5            19.0        

Service and software

     27,416         25,748       6.5         11.6            13.7        

Shipping and handling

     1,267         1,265       0.2         0.6            0.6        
                          

Total net sales

     $     235,735         $ 187,676       25.6         100.0            100.0        
                          
     Six Months Ended          

Product Category

   July 3,
2010
   July 4,
2009
   Percent
    Change    
   Percent of
Net Sales - 2010
   Percent of
Net Sales - 2009

Hardware

     $ 323,509         $ 252,372       28.2         70.0            66.3        

Supplies

     84,270         73,607       14.5         18.2            19.4        

Service and software

     51,763         51,673       0.2         11.2            13.6        

Shipping and handling

     2,624         2,633       (0.3)        0.6            0.7        
                          

Total net sales

     $ 462,166         $ 380,285       21.5         100.0            100.0        
                          

 

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

 

     Three Months Ended          

Geographic Region

   July 3,
2010
   July 4,
2009
   Percent
Change
   Percent of
Net Sales - 2010
   Percent of
Net Sales - 2009

Europe, Middle East and Africa

     $ 80,774         $ 69,708       15.9         34.3            37.1        

Latin America

     20,734         14,341       44.6         8.8            7.6        

Asia-Pacific

     28,538         19,839       43.8         12.1            10.5        
                          

Total International

     130,046         103,888       25.2         55.2            55.2        

North America

     105,689         83,788       26.1         44.8            44.8        
                          

Total net sales

     $ 235,735         $ 187,676       25.6         100.0            100.0        
                          
     Six Months Ended          

Geographic Region

   July 3,
2010
   July 4,
2009
   Percent
Change
   Percent of
  Net Sales - 2010  
   Percent of
    Net Sales - 2009    

Europe, Middle East and Africa

     $ 164,318         $ 144,328       13.9         35.6            38.0        

Latin America

     41,724         27,412       52.2         9.0            7.2        

Asia-Pacific

     53,885         39,247       37.3         11.7            10.3        
                          

Total International

     259,927         210,987       23.2         56.3            55.5        

North America

     202,239         169,298       19.5         43.7            44.5        
                          

Total net sales

     $ 462,166         $     380,285       21.5         100.0            100.0        
                          

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
    

 

July 3, 2010

   July 4, 2009                   July 3, 2010    July 4, 2009

Net sales:

                 

SPG

      $ 213,126          $ 167,909                $ 421,054             $ 338,677        

ZES

     22,609         19,767               41,112            41,608        
                                 

Total

      $ 235,735          $ 187,676                $ 462,166             $ 380,285        
                                 

Cost of Sales:

                 

SPG

      $ 115,020          $ 98,037                $ 226,518             $ 195,132        

ZES

     9,536         7,903               17,134            17,608        
                                 

Total

      $ 124,556          $ 105,940                $ 243,652             $ 212,740        
                                 

Operating expenses:

                 

SPG

      $ 45,177          $ 39,784                $ 87,163             $ 79,458        

ZES

     16,926         15,432               33,241            30,927        

Corporate and other

     16,235         13,368               33,549            29,834        
                                 

Total

      $ 78,338          $ 68,584                $ 153,953             $ 140,219        
                                 

Operating income (loss):

                 

SPG

      $ 52,929          $ 30,088                $ 107,373             $ 64,087        

ZES

     (3,853)        (3,568)              (9,263)           (6,927)       

Corporate and other

     (16,235)        (13,368)              (33,549)           (29,834)       
                                 

Total

      $             32,841          $             13,152                $             64,561             $             27,326        
                                 

Corporate and other includes corporate administration costs or assets that support both reporting segments.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

PRINTER UNITS and AVERAGE UNIT PRICES

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
             July 3,        
2010
           July 4,        
2009
         Percent      
Change

Total printers shipped

   270,882            205,199            32.0        

Average selling price of printers shipped

   $505            $508            (0.6)      
     Six Months Ended
     July 3,
2010
   July 4,
2009
   Percent
Change

Total printers shipped

   515,304            404,417            27.4        

Average selling price of printers shipped

   $525            $512            2.5        

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