EX-99.1 2 d722797dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

 

Investors:

Douglas A. Fox, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

and Treasurer

+ 1 847 793 6735

dfox@zebra.com

 

Media:

Robb Kristopher

Director, Corporate Communications

and Public Relations

+ 1 847 793 5514

rkristopher@zebra.com

Zebra Technologies Announces Record Financial Results

for the 2014 First Quarter

Effective execution on a proven growth strategy in

an improving business environment leads to record results

Lincolnshire, Ill., May 6, 2014—Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today reported diluted earnings per share of $0.82, up 78.3% from $0.46 per share for the first quarter of 2013. Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2014 include the impact of $0.09 per share of approximately $4,927,000 in acquisition expenses. Financial results for the first quarter of 2013 included exit, acquisition and restructuring costs of $0.04 per share. Net income for the first quarter of 2014 was $41,606,000, an increase of 76.7% from $23,542,000 for the first quarter of 2013.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2014 increased 21.7% to a record $288,268,000 from $236,937,000 for the first quarter a year ago.

For the first quarter of 2014, Adjusted EBITDA was $67,605,000, up 78.3% from $37,924,000 for the first quarter of 2013.

 

Summary Financial Performance (Unaudited)

 
     1Q14      1Q13      Change  

Net sales (in 000s)

   $ 288,268       $ 236,937         21.7

Gross margin (%)

     51.3         47.7         3.6  pts. 

Adjusted EBTIDA (in 000s)(1)

   $ 67,605       $ 37,924         78.3

Net income (in 000s)

   $ 41,606       $ 23,542         76.7

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.82       $ 0.46         78.3

 

(1) A Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial information to GAAP information is available in the financial tables in this release.

“First quarter results reflect continued sharp execution of an effective business strategy in an improving business environment,” stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s chief executive officer. “A steady stream of new innovative products and deeper engagements with customers in targeted industries are enabling Zebra to help more customers gain greater visibility into their extended value chains to improve critical business processes.”


Mr. Gustafsson added, “Our customers and channel partners are responding enthusiastically to our recently announced agreement to acquire the Enterprise business of Motorola Solutions. The acquisition will enable Zebra to play a greater strategic role in the important trends of mobility and enterprise asset intelligence and position Zebra for further success and value creation for our shareholders.”

As of March 29, 2014, Zebra had $468,155,000 in cash and investments, and no long-term debt. Net inventories were $119,373,000, and net accounts receivable were $181,618,000.

Discussion and Analysis – First Quarter

 

  Net sales growth of 21.7% from the comparable quarter a year ago included strong growth in all of the company’s geographic regions. North American sales, which increased 29.1%, include the effect of revenues from Hart Systems, which was acquired in December 2013. The company experienced broad strength across multiple product lines. The 123.2% increase in service and software revenue reflects the impact of the revenues from the Hart Systems acquisition in addition to organic growth. Movements in foreign exchange, net of hedges, increased sales by $3,168,000.

 

  Gross profit margin of 51.3% versus 47.7%, reflects the impact of higher sales, a reduction in freight costs, and the positive contribution of the operations of Hart Systems. Net of hedges, movements in foreign currency increased gross profit by $2,254,000.

 

  Operating expense growth of 11.4% primarily resulted from higher employee-related expenses and increased expenditures for outside professional services. Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2014 also include $4,927,000 in acquisition costs, compared with $482,000 for the first quarter of 2013. The increase in acquisition costs is principally associated with the company’s agreement to acquire the Enterprise business of Motorola Solutions, Inc. which was announced in April 2014.

 

  The effective income tax rate of 22.3% for the first quarter of 2014 includes the impact of $3,700,000 of acquisition costs that are not deductible for income tax purposes.

Second Quarter Outlook

Zebra announced its financial forecast for the second quarter of 2014. Net sales are expected within a range of $280,000,000 to $290,000,000, which primarily reflects the company’s typical seasonality in sales. Diluted earnings per share are expected within a range of $0.74 to $0.84.

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 2014. 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 second quarter of 2013 stated in the paragraph above captioned “Second Quarter Outlook.” Similarly, statements herein that describe the proposed transaction between Zebra and Motorola Solutions including, its financial impact, and other statements of managements’ beliefs, intentions, or goals are also forward-looking statements. 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

 

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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, including Hart Systems, 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, 2013.

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.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, consisting of “EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA,” and “Diluted Cash EPS” to measure our operating performance. Management presents these measures to focus on the on-going operations, and believes it is useful to investors because they enable them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present operating results. The company believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of the financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency to key measures used to evaluate the performance and liquidity of the Company. Reconciliations of Operating Income to EBITDA, EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA, and Diluted EPS to Diluted cash EPS are included in the financial schedules contained in this press release. These measures, however, should not be construed as an alternative to any other measure of performance determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 29,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (Unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 51,424      $ 62,827   

Investments and marketable securities

     414,143        350,380   

Accounts receivable, net

     181,618        176,917   

Inventories, net

     119,373        121,023   

Deferred income taxes

     19,810        19,810   

Income tax receivable

     768        7,622   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     13,879        15,524   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     801,015        754,103   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     107,511        109,588   

Goodwill

     155,800        155,800   

Other intangibles, net

     66,296        68,968   

Long-term investments and marketable securities

     2,588        2,588   

Other assets

     29,169        28,765   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,162,379      $ 1,119,812   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 34,637      $ 34,688   

Accrued liabilities

     52,306        61,962   

Deferred revenue

     16,411        15,506   

Income taxes payable

     8,010        6,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     111,364        119,054   

Long-term deferred tax liability

     25,510        25,492   

Deferred rent

     1,050        1,131   

Other long-term liabilities

     15,515        15,477   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     153,439        161,154   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Class A Common Stock

     722        722   

Additional paid-in capital

     146,910        143,295   

Treasury stock

     (673,989     (678,456

Retained earnings

     1,544,484        1,502,878   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (9,187     (9,781
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,008,940        958,658   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,162,379      $ 1,119,812   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 29,
2014
    March 30,
2013
 

Net sales:

    

Net sales of tangible products

   $ 261,892      $ 225,121   

Revenue from services and software

     26,376        11,816   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     288,268        236,937   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales:

    

Cost of sales of tangible products

     130,449        117,111   

Cost of services and software

     9,881        6,761   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of sales

     140,330        123,872   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     147,938        113,065   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Selling and marketing

     35,416        33,515   

Research and development

     22,857        21,858   

General and administrative

     28,391        25,277   

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,672        1,863   

Acquisition costs

     4,927        482   

Exit and restructuring costs

     267        1,895   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     94,530        84,890   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     53,408        28,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

    

Investment income

     421        677   

Foreign exchange loss

     (292     (98

Other, net

     8        10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

     137        589   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     53,545        28,764   

Income taxes

     11,939        5,222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 41,606      $ 23,542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.83      $ 0.46   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.82      $ 0.46   

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     50,402        50,980   

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     50,974        51,366   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 29,
2014
    March 30,
2013
 

Net income

   $ 41,606      $ 23,542   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Unrealized gains on hedging transactions, net of income taxes

     613        1,743   

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

     148        (72

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (167     94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 42,200      $ 25,307   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 29,
2014
    March 30,
2013
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 41,606      $ 23,542   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     9,003        7,372   

Share-based compensation

     2,966        2,146   

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

     (395     (358

Loss on sale of property and equipment

     12        136   

Deferred income taxes

     18        990   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     (4,793     (516

Inventories, net

     1,663        6,943   

Other assets

     2,419        (137

Accounts payable

     (2,435     (7,119

Accrued liabilities

     (9,670     (12,787

Deferred revenue

     682        1,618   

Income taxes

     8,146        649   

Other operating activities

     533        1,685   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     49,755        24,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (2,374     (1,952

Acquisition of intangible assets

     0        (500

Acquisition of long-term investment

     (405     (604

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

     (151,817     (106,947

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

     15,996        3,144   

Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities

     72,206        65,094   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (66,394     (41,765
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Purchase of treasury stock

     0        (3,888

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

     4,936        5,913   

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

     395        358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     5,331        2,383   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (95     70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (11,403     (15,148

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     62,827        64,740   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 51,424      $ 49,592   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid, net

   $ 3,304      $ 2,271   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

 

     Three Months Ended                
     March 29,      March 30,      Percent      Percent of      Percent of  

Product Category

   2014      2013      Change      Net Sales - 2014      Net Sales - 2013  

Hardware

   $ 196,217       $ 166,692         17.7         68.1         70.3   

Supplies

     63,504         57,123         11.2         22.0         24.1   

Service and software

     26,376         11,816         123.2         9.1         5.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal products

     286,097         235,631         21.4         99.2         99.4   

Shipping and handling

     2,171         1,306         66.2         0.8         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 288,268       $ 236,937         21.7         100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

 

     Three Months Ended                
     March 29,      March 30,      Percent      Percent of      Percent of  

Geographic Region

   2014      2013      Change      Net Sales – 2014      Net Sales – 2013  

Europe, Middle East and Africa

   $ 91,439       $ 77,673         17.7         31.7         32.8   

Latin America

     25,640         23,131         10.8         8.9         9.8   

Asia-Pacific

     37,967         32,909         15.4         13.2         13.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total International

     155,046         133,713         16.0         53.8         56.5   

North America

     133,222         103,224         29.1         46.2         43.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 288,268       $ 236,937         21.7         100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except per-share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
Operating Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA    March 29,
2014
     March 30,
2013
 

Operating income (GAAP)

   $ 53,408       $ 28,175   

Depreciation

     6,331         5,509   

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,672         1,863   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

   $ 62,411       $ 35,547   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Acquisition costs

   $ 4,927       $ 482   

Exit and restructuring costs

     267         1,895   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

   $ 67,605       $ 37,924   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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