EX-99.1 2 d482618dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:      
Investors:    Media:   
Douglas A. Fox, CFA    Robb Kristopher   
Vice President, Investor Relations    Director, Corporate Communications   
and Treasurer    and Public Relations   
+ 1 847 793 6735    + 1 847 793 5514   
dfox@zebra.com    rkristopher@zebra.com   

Zebra Technologies Announces Financial Results

for the 2012 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

Record sales in Latin America and ongoing strength in North America

lead to fourth consecutive sequential sales increase;

Acquisition and restructuring costs reduce 2012 fourth quarter earnings by $0.03 per share

Lincolnshire, IL, February 12, 2013—Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced 2012 fourth quarter diluted earnings from continuing operations of $0.68 per share, including acquisition and restructuring costs that reduced earnings by $0.03 per share. Earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2011 totaled $0.63 per share. Net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, increased 2.4% to $253,179,000 from $247,308,000 for the fourth quarter of 2011. Movements in foreign exchange rates decreased sales by $1,858,000 from a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar, compared with a year ago.

Summary Financial Performance (Unaudited)

 

     4Q12      4Q11      Change  

Net sales (in 000s)

   $ 253,179       $ 247,308         2.4

Gross margin (%)

     49.2         49.1         0.1 pts. 

Income from continuing operations (in 000s)

   $ 34,799       $ 32,859         5.9

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

   $ 191       $ 2,185         N/M   

Net income (in 000s)

   $ 34,990       $ 35,044         N/M   

Diluted earnings per share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.68       $ 0.63         7.9

Income from discontinued operations

   $ 0.00       $ 0.04         N/M   

Net income

   $ 0.68       $ 0.67         1.5


“Results for the quarter and full year reflect the meaningful progress made on meeting more of our customers’ extended supply chain visibility needs,” stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s chief executive officer. “We introduced a record 14 new printer products in 2012. This high development cadence led to a stronger complement of innovative products and solutions. More effective sales and marketing programs enabled a deeper level of engagement with customers in manufacturing, healthcare and retail. We enter 2013 mindful of the challenges in the current business environment, yet optimistic about Zebra’s opportunities for accelerating growth and improving profitability.”

For the full year, diluted earnings from continuing operations for 2012 totaled $2.35 per share, including acquisition and restructuring costs and an asset impairment charge that reduced earnings by $0.23 per share. For 2011, diluted earnings from continuing operations were $2.40, including acquisition and restructuring costs that reduced earnings by $0.03 per share. Net sales increased 1.3% to a record $996,168,000 for 2012 from $983,488,000 for 2011.

As of December 31, 2012, Zebra had $394,075,000 in cash and investments, and no long-term debt. Net inventories were $123,357,000, and net accounts receivable were $168,732,000.

Discussion and Analysis – Fourth Quarter

 

Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 included record sales in Latin America, up 21.7%. North American sales increased 6.7%. This growth offset sales declines of 2.5% in Asia Pacific and 5.7% in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. On a constant-currency basis, sales in EMEA declined 3.6%. Sales of supplies – thermal ribbons, labels, wristbands and receipts – increased by 24.9% to a new quarterly record.

 

Gross profit of 49.2%, versus 49.1% in 2011, reflects reduced overhead, freight and reserve costs, partially offset by unfavorable movements in foreign exchange rates and product mix. Unfavorable foreign currency movements decreased fourth quarter gross profit by $1,806,000.

 

Operating expense growth of 1.2% included higher general and administrative expenses, increased amortization expense, higher acquisition costs, and higher exit and restructuring costs.

Stock Purchase Update

During the fourth quarter of 2012, Zebra returned $14.7 million to shareholders through the repurchase of 400,000 shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A Common Stock at an average price of $36.69 per share. At December 31, 2012, the company had 2,022,336 shares remaining in its stock buyback authorization, and 50,908,267 shares of common stock were outstanding.

First Quarter Outlook

Zebra announced its financial forecast for the first quarter of 2013. Net sales are expected within a range of $240,000,000 to $252,000,000, which primarily reflects the company’s typical seasonality in sales. Diluted earnings per share are expected within a range of $0.55 to $0.65.

 

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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 fourth 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.

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 first quarter of 2013 stated in the paragraph above captioned “First 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. The success of integrating acquisitions could also affect profitability, reported results and the company’s competitive position in it industry. 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) offers technologies that give a virtual voice to an organization’s assets, people and transactions, enabling organizations to unlock greater business value. The company’s extensive portfolio of marking and printing technologies, including RFID and real-time location solutions, illuminates mission-critical information to help customers take smarter business actions. For more information about Zebra’s solutions, visit http://www.zebra.com.

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 64,740      $ 36,418   

Investments and marketable securities

     324,140        182,398   

Accounts receivable, net

     168,732        155,230   

Receivable from buyer

     0        27,580   

Inventories, net

     123,357        133,288   

Deferred income taxes

     13,484        13,931   

Income tax receivable

     0        13,111   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     16,410        22,917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     710,863        584,873   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     101,349        97,822   

Long-term deferred income taxes

     2,602        11,866   

Goodwill

     94,942        79,703   

Other intangibles, net

     39,151        12,667   

Long-term investments and marketable securities

     5,195        107,879   

Other assets

     13,646        4,196   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 967,748      $ 899,006   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 23,045      $ 33,273   

Accrued liabilities

     57,234        64,612   

Deferred revenue

     13,326        11,089   

Income taxes payable

     1,609        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     95,214        108,974   

Deferred rent

     1,303        1,592   

Other long-term liabilities

     14,229        11,515   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     110,746        122,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred Stock

              

Class A Common Stock

     722        722   

Additional paid-in capital

     139,523        131,422   

Treasury stock

     (641,438     (596,622

Retained earnings

     1,368,520        1,245,616   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (10,325     (4,213
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     857,002        776,925   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 967,748      $ 899,006   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Net sales:

        

Net sales of tangible products

   $ 241,257      $ 235,714      $ 948,227      $ 936,282   

Revenue from services and software

     11,922        11,594        47,941        47,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     253,179        247,308        996,168        983,488   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

        

Cost of sales of tangible products

     121,869        118,792        479,633        469,834   

Cost of services and software

     6,850        6,996        24,891        26,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of sales

     128,719        125,788        504,524        496,719   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     124,460        121,520        491,644        486,769   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and marketing

     33,313        36,377        129,906        127,797   

Research and development

     22,605        23,174        87,364        89,926   

General and administrative

     20,964        18,973        92,167        81,345   

Amortization of intangible assets

     1,463        806        4,673        3,320   

Acquisition costs

     1,037        116        3,109        304   

Exit and restructuring costs

     960        (49     960        2,041   

Asset impairment charge

     0        0        9,114        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     80,342        79,397        327,293        304,733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     44,118        42,123        164,351        182,036   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

        

Investment income

     526        594        2,485        1,944   

Foreign exchange loss

     (5     (706     (941     (2,006

Other, net

     (577     (899     (1,721     (2,255
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     (56     (1,011     (177     (2,317
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     44,062        41,112        164,174        179,719   

Income taxes

     9,263        8,253        42,277        49,376   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     34,799        32,859        121,897        130,343   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     191        2,185        1,007        44,300   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 34,990      $ 35,044      $ 122,904      $ 174,643   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.69      $ 0.63      $ 2.36      $ 2.42   

Income from discontinued operations

     0.00        0.04        0.02        0.82   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.69      $ 0.67      $ 2.38      $ 3.24   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.68      $ 0.63      $ 2.35      $ 2.40   

Income from discontinued operations

     0.00        0.04        0.02        0.82   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.68      $ 0.67      $ 2.37      $ 3.22   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     50,968        52,108        51,566        53,854   

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     51,262        52,354        51,843        54,191   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Net income

   $ 34,990      $ 35,044      $ 122,904      $ 174,643   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

        

Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging transactions, net of income taxes

     (1,048     3,371        (7,241     6,209   

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments, net of income taxes

     (30     (82     887        (385

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     42        (59     242        (688
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 33,954      $ 38,274      $ 116,792      $ 179,779   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Twelve Months Ended  
     December 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 122,904      $ 174,643   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     26,177        24,000   

Equity-based compensation

     14,727        14,095   

Asset impairment charge

     9,114        0   

Impairment of investments

     0        219   

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     (1,578     (1,392

Loss on sale of property and equipment

     311        284   

Gain on sale of business

     (930     (68,745

Deferred income taxes

     8,067        10,796   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     (8,647     (3,269

Inventories, net

     11,530        (19,545

Other assets

     7,304        (12,721

Accounts payable

     (14,605     (5,439

Accrued liabilities

     (4,193     (11,086

Deferred revenue

     4,351        (14,131

Income taxes

     16,335        (14,983

Other operating activities

     (7,536     5,582   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     183,331        78,308   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (22,443     (26,918

Proceeds from the sale of business

     27,580        161,206   

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     (59,876     0   

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (3,500     (1,232

Purchase of long-term investment

     (9,125     0   

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

     (347,609     (991,633

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

     145,028        607,996   

Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities

     164,410        303,801   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (105,535     53,220   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Purchase of treasury stock

     (54,373     (160,200

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

     3,361        13,009   

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     1,578        1,392   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (49,434     (145,799
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (40     1,835   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     28,322        (12,436

Cash balance of discontinued operations at beginning of period

     0        1,301   

Less: Cash balance of discontinued operations at end of period

     0        0   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     36,418        47,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 64,740      $ 36,418   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 20,059      $ 65,364   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

 

     Three Months Ended                      
     December 31,      December 31,      Percent     Percent of      Percent of  

Product Category

   2012      2011      Change     Net Sales-2012      Net Sales-2011  

Hardware

   $ 182,267       $ 188,198         (3.2     72.0         76.1   

Supplies

     57,607         46,135         24.9        22.8         18.6   

Service and software

     11,922         11,594         2.8        4.7         4.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal products

     251,796         245,927         2.4        99.5         99.4   

Shipping and handling

     1,383         1,381         0.1        0.5         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 253,179       $ 247,308         2.4        100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Twelve Months Ended                      
     December 31,      December 31,      Percent     Percent of      Percent of  

Product Category

   2012      2011      Change     Net Sales-2012      Net Sales-2011  

Hardware

   $ 730,489       $ 743,308         (1.7     73.4         75.5   

Supplies

     212,499         187,457         13.4        21.3         19.1   

Service and software

     47,941         47,206         1.6        4.8         4.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal products

     990,929         977,971         1.3        99.5         99.4   

Shipping and handling

     5,239         5,517         (5.0     0.5         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 996,168       $ 983,488         1.3        100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

 

     Three Months Ended                      
     December 31,      December 31,      Percent     Percent of      Percent of  

Geographic Region

   2012      2011      Change     Net Sales-2012      Net Sales-2011  

Europe, Middle East and Africa

   $ 83,355       $ 88,360         (5.7     32.9         35.7   

Latin America

     26,255         21,578         21.7        10.4         8.7   

Asia-Pacific

     31,665         32,470         (2.5     12.5         13.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total International

     141,275         142,408         (0.8     55.8         57.5   

North America

     111,904         104,900         6.7        44.2         42.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 253,179       $ 247,308         2.4        100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Twelve Months Ended                      
     December 31,      December 31,      Percent     Percent of      Percent of  

Geographic Region

   2012      2011      Change     Net Sales-2012      Net Sales-2011  

Europe, Middle East and Africa

   $ 322,970       $ 342,578         (5.7     32.4         34.8   

Latin America

     100,101         89,715         11.6        10.0         9.1   

Asia-Pacific

     137,577         141,987         (3.1     13.8         14.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total International

     560,648         574,280         (2.4     56.2         58.4   

North America

     435,520         409,208         6.4        43.8         41.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 996,168       $ 983,488         1.3        100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRINTER UNITS and AVERAGE UNIT PRICES

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     December 31,      December 31,      Percent  
     2012      2011      Change  

Total printers shipped

     321,314         312,409         2.9   

Average selling price of printers shipped

   $ 477       $ 506         (5.7
     Twelve Months Ended  
     December 31,      December 31,      Percent  
     2012      2011      Change  

Total printers shipped

     1,260,141         1,188,892         6.0   

Average selling price of printers shipped

   $ 485       $ 527         (7.9

 

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