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Zebra Technologies Announces 2012 First Quarter Financial Results

Lincolnshire, IL, April 27, 2012—Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced 2012 first quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.58, up 7.4% from $0.54 from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2011. Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, increased 2.8% to $243,875,000 from $237,301,000 for the first quarter of 2011.

Summary Financial Performance (Unaudited)

 

     1Q12      1Q11      Change  

Net sales (in 000s)

   $ 243,875       $ 237,301         2.8

Gross margin (%)

     49.1         50.6         -1.5  pts. 

Operating margin (%)

     17.2         18.7         -1.5 pts. 

Income from continuing operations (in 000s)

   $ 30,164       $ 30,128         0.1

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (in 000s)

     —         $ 31,506         NM   

Net income (in 000s)

   $ 30,164       $ 61,634         -51.1

Diluted earnings per share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.58       $ 0.54         7.4

Income from discontinued operations

     —         $ 0.56         -100.0

Net income

   $ 0.58       $ 1.10         -47.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

“Strategically-driven activities to gain share, penetrate targeted industries more deeply and extend geographic reach led to sales growth in all geographic regions,” stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s chief executive officer. “Our formidable product line, extensive global channel relationships and business diversity enabled us to win more business with customers in a broad range of industries. In a challenged business environment, we matched excellent execution with effective control over operating expenses.


We continued to invest in those areas critical to Zebra’s long-term success. This year, we are on target to deliver a record number of innovative new printer products. These and other solutions are enabling our customers to gain greater visibility into assets, transactions and people across their value chains. We remain confident in Zebra’s future and our ability to accelerate growth and deliver higher returns for our shareholders.”

As of March 31, 2012, Zebra had $362,244,000 in cash and investments, and no long-term debt. Net inventories were $126,119,000, and net accounts receivable were $157,114,000.

Discussion and Analysis

 

 

Net sales for the first quarter of 2012 included year-over-year growth in all four of the company’s geographic regions. Sales growth of supplies and card printers were notably strong. The impact of movements in foreign exchange, net of hedges, was not material to sales growth.

 

 

Gross margin of 49.1%, versus 50.6% a year ago, primarily reflects movements in product mix.

 

 

Operating expense growth of 2.9% includes a modest increase in administrative expenses, as well as higher sales and marketing expenses which were principally related to activities supporting the company’s geographic expansion and market development activities. This growth was partially offset by a decline in engineering expenses. Operating profit margin decreased from 18.7% to 17.2%.

Stock Purchase Update

During the first quarter of 2012, Zebra repurchased 264,567 shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A Common Stock. At March 31, 2012, the company had 3,231,632 shares remaining in its stock buyback authorization, and 51,908,000 shares of common stock were outstanding.

Second Quarter Outlook

Zebra announced its financial forecast for the second quarter of 2012. Net sales are expected within a range of $250,000,000 to $260,000,000. Diluted earnings per share are expected within a range of $0.58 to $0.63.

Conference Call Notification

Investors are invited to listen to a live webcast of Zebra’s conference call discussing the company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2012. The conference call will be held at 11:00 AM Eastern Time today. To listen to the call, visit the company’s website at http://www.zebra.com.

 

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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 2012 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 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 continued 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 supply chain constraints, 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. 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 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, 2011.

About Zebra Technologies

A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides enabling technologies that allow customers to take smarter actions. Our extensive portfolio of bar code, receipt, card, kiosk and RFID printers and supplies, as well as real-time location solutions give a digital voice to assets, people and transactions that provides greater visibility into mission-critical information. 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)

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 41,943      $ 36,418   

Investments and marketable securities

     175,169        182,398   

Accounts receivable, net

     157,114        155,230   

Receivable from buyer

     13,790        27,580   

Inventories, net

     126,119        133,288   

Deferred income taxes

     14,194        13,931   

Income tax receivable

     6,917        13,111   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     15,036        22,917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     550,282        584,873   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     101,985        97,822   

Long-term deferred income taxes

     11,995        11,866   

Goodwill

     79,703        79,703   

Other intangibles, net

     11,897        12,667   

Long-term investments and marketable securities

     145,132        107,879   

Other assets

     4,092        4,196   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 905,086      $ 899,006   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 33,019      $ 33,273   

Accrued liabilities

     47,769        64,612   

Deferred revenue

     12,065        11,089   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     92,853        108,974   

Deferred rent

     1,496        1,592   

Other long-term liabilities

     11,674        11,515   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     106,023        122,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred Stock

     —          —     

Class A Common Stock

     722        722   

Additional paid-in capital

     134,472        131,422   

Treasury stock

     (603,705     (596,622

Retained earnings

     1,275,780        1,245,616   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (8,206     (4,213
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     799,063        776,925   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 905,086      $ 899,006   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2012     April 2, 2011  

Net sales:

    

Net sales of tangible products

   $ 232,476      $ 226,120   

Revenue from services and software

     11,399        11,181   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     243,875        237,301   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

    

Cost of sales of tangible products

     119,053        110,781   

Cost of services and software

     4,959        6,522   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of sales

     124,012        117,303   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     119,863        119,998   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Selling and marketing

     32,114        28,528   

Research and development

     20,419        21,681   

General and administrative

     24,551        22,706   

Amortization of intangible assets

     770        835   

Exit and restructuring costs

     —          1,886   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     77,854        75,636   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     42,009        44,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

    

Investment income

     592        560   

Foreign exchange loss

     (342     (294

Other, net

     (364     (254
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     (114     12   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     41,895        44,374   

Income taxes

     11,731        14,246   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     30,164        30,128   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          31,506   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 30,164      $ 61,634   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share:

    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.58      $ 0.54   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          0.57   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.58      $ 1.11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.58      $ 0.54   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          0.56   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.58      $ 1.10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     51,998        55,353   

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     52,301        55,774   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2012     April 2, 2011  

Net income

   $ 30,164      $ 61,634   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Unrealized losses on hedging transactions, net of income taxes

     (4,646     (2,756

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of income taxes

     570        (14

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     83        (553
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 26,171      $ 58,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2012     April 2, 2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 30,164      $ 61,634   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     5,959        5,932   

Equity-based compensation

     3,800        4,488   

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     (66     (645

Loss on sale of property and equipment

     83        9   

Gain on sale of business

     —          (67,213

Deferred income taxes

     (391     2,540   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     (1,862     12,563   

Inventories, net

     7,169        (7,136

Other assets

     9,395        (1,690

Accounts payable

     (3,378     (7,150

Accrued liabilities

     (16,881     (17,120

Deferred revenue

     1,151        (15,749

Income taxes

     6,135        27,732   

Other operating activities

     (4,725     (3,364
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     36,553        (5,169
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (7,654     (3,922

Proceeds from the sale of business

     13,790        164,008   

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

     (132,390     (382,410

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

     81,189        209,509   

Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities

     21,748        88,304   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (23,317     75,489   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Purchase of treasury stock

     (9,775     (41,567

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

     1,998        2,757   

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     66        645   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (7,711     (38,165
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     5,525        32,491   

Cash balance of discontinued operations at beginning of period

     —          1,301   

Less: Cash balance of discontinued operations at end of period

     —          282   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     36,418        46,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 41,943      $ 79,685   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 7,956      $ 8,958   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

 

     Three Months Ended                      

Product Category

   March 31,
2012
     April 2,
2011
     Percent
Change
    Percent of
Net  Sales - 2012
     Percent of
Net  Sales –2011
 

Hardware

   $ 181,196       $ 180,136         0.6        74.3         75.9   

Supplies

     49,962         44,635         11.9        20.5         18.8   

Service and software

     11,399         11,181         1.9        4.7         4.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal products

     242,557         235,952         2.8        99.5         99.4   

Shipping and handling

     1,318         1,349         (2.3     0.5         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 243,875       $ 237,301         2.8        100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

 

     Three Months Ended                       

Geographic Region

   March 31,
2012
     April 2,
2011
     Percent
Change
     Percent of
Net  Sales - 2012
     Percent of
Net  Sales - 2011
 

Europe, Middle East and Africa

   $ 86,121       $ 84,230         2.2         35.3         35.5   

Latin America

     22,287         20,104         10.9         9.1         8.5   

Asia-Pacific

     33,148         32,495         2.0         13.6         13.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total International

     141,556         136,829         3.5         58.0         57.7   

North America

     102,319         100,472         1.8         42.0         42.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 243,875       $ 237,301         2.8         100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

PRINTER UNITS and AVERAGE UNIT PRICES

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
      March 31,
2012
     April 2,
2011
     Percent
Change
 

Total printers shipped

     297,669         284,177         4.7   

Average selling price of printers shipped

   $ 503       $ 524         (4.0

 

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