Sypris Reports First Quarter Results - Declares Quarterly Dividend
Aerospace & Defense Orders Continue Double Digit Growth
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2008--Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: SYPR) today reported revenue of $106.3 million for the first quarter compared to $111.4 million for the prior year period. The Company reported net income of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share for the first quarter compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share for the prior year period.
On April 22, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share. The dividend will be payable on July 10, 2008 to shareholders of record as of June 20, 2008. Sypris Solutions currently has 19.3 million shares outstanding.
"The Company's first quarter earnings performance exceeded our expectations," said Jeffrey T. Gill, president and chief executive officer. "Revenue was at the high end of our expectations due to stronger than anticipated sales from our Industrial Group. Top line performance for our Electronics Group bettered last year's quarter by 13% on improved revenue from our products and manufacturing services."
"Orders for our Electronics Group increased 7% compared to the prior year period, driven by a 13% year over year increase in bookings in our Aerospace and Defense segment, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly increase in orders for this important segment. The ongoing strength of this order pattern provides us with an expanding backlog and important support for continued double digit growth of this business during the coming years."
"Free cash flow of $15 million represented the strongest quarterly performance in almost two years, and was driven by strong cash collections and favorable disbursement timing. The launch of new programs continued, with shipments commencing to important defense-related customers during the quarter. We expect these shipments to increase during the course of the year, resulting in a material improvement in gross profit for this segment for 2008."
The Industrial Group
Revenue for our Industrial Group was $69.8 million in the first quarter compared to $79.1 million for the prior year period as a result of the forecasted decline in the trailer and commercial vehicle markets. Gross profit for the quarter increased to $6.8 million from $5.3 million for the same period in 2007, primarily as a result of the impact of the Dana settlement, partially offset by lower volumes.
The Electronics Group
Revenue for our Electronics Group increased 13% to $36.4 million in the first quarter compared to $32.3 million in the prior year period. Gross profit for the quarter was $5.9 million compared to $6.7 million for the same period in 2007.
Revenue for the Aerospace & Defense segment increased 19% to $23.4 million in the first quarter compared to $19.7 million for the prior year period, primarily as a result of increased sales of secured communication products and manufacturing services, while revenue for the Test & Measurement segment increased 3% to $13.0 million compared to $12.6 million for the prior year period. Gross profit for the Aerospace & Defense segment was $2.6 million compared to $3.2 million for the prior year period primarily as a result of additional costs related to the certification and launch of a new secured communication product during the quarter and an unfavorable product mix across the segment. Gross profit for the Test & Measurement segment decreased 5% to $3.3 million from $3.5 million in the prior year period due to unfavorable product mix and cost inflation.
Outlook
Mr. Gill added, "Looking forward, our outlook for the balance of the year remains unchanged. Revenue is forecasted to be in the range of $460 to $480 million compared to $436 million for 2007, while earnings are expected to be $0.05 to $0.10 per diluted share. Additionally, we expect free cash flow to be breakeven for the year."
"During the second quarter of 2008, we expect revenue to be in the range of $115 to $118 million compared to $116 million for the prior year period, while earnings for the second quarter are forecast to be in the range of breakeven to a loss of $0.05 per share compared to a loss of $0.13 per share for the prior year period. Additionally, we expect a use of free cash flow of $14 million to $16 million for the second quarter, primarily driven by a tax payment due from the Dana settlement."
Sypris Solutions is a diversified provider of technology-based outsourced services and specialty products. The Company performs a wide range of manufacturing and technical services, typically under multi-year, sole-source contracts with major corporations and government agencies in the markets for aerospace and defense electronics, truck components and assemblies, and test and measurement services. For more information about Sypris Solutions, visit its Web site at www.sypris.com.
Each "forward-looking statement" herein is subject to serious risks and should not be relied upon, as detailed in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent SEC filings. Briefly, we currently believe that such risks also include: our ability to liquidate our equity interests in Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE:DAN) at satisfactory valuation levels(1); potential impairments, non-recoverability or write-offs of goodwill, assets or deferred costs, including deferred tax assets in the U.S.; costs and inefficiencies of restructuring our manufacturing capacity; breakdowns, relocations or major repairs of machinery and equipment; our inability to successfully launch new or next generation programs; the cost, efficiency and yield of our operations and capital investments, including working capital, production schedules, cycle times, scrap rates, injuries, wages, overtime costs, freight or expediting costs; cost and availability of raw materials such as steel, component parts, natural gas or utilities; volatility of our customers' forecasts, financial conditions, market shares, product requirements or scheduling demands; cyclical or other downturns; adverse impacts of new technologies or other competitive pressures which increase our costs or erode our margins; failure to adequately insure or to identify environmental or other insurable risks; inventory valuation risks including obsolescence, shrinkage, theft, overstocking or underbilling; changes in government or other customer programs; reliance on major customers or suppliers, especially in the automotive or aerospace and defense electronics sectors; revised contract prices or estimates of major contract costs; dependence on, recruitment or retention of key employees; union negotiations; pension valuation, health care or other benefit costs; labor relations; strikes; risks of foreign operations; currency exchange rates; the costs and supply of debt, equity capital, or insurance, including related covenants; changes in licenses, security clearances, or other legal rights to operate, manage our work force or import and export as needed; weaknesses in internal controls; the costs of compliance with our auditing, regulatory or contractual obligations; regulatory actions or sanctions; disputes or litigation, involving customer, supplier, creditor, stockholder, product liability, asbestos-related or environmental claims; war, terrorism or political uncertainty; unanticipated or uninsured disasters, losses or business risks; inaccurate data about markets, customers or business conditions; or unknown risks and uncertainties.
(1) We have received an initial distribution of approximately 3.1 million shares of DAN common stock. Due to market conditions and certain other factors, we believe that the recent trading prices of DAN common stock do not reflect its longer-term value. However, if we sell these shares at current prices or such prices otherwise reflect a decline in value which is deemed to be "other than temporary," our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely impacted.
SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Financial Highlights
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
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March 30, April 1,
2008 2007
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(Unaudited)
Revenue $ 106,262 $111,439
Net Income (loss) $ 385 $ (245)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic $ 0.02 $ (0.01)
Diluted $ 0.02 $ (0.01)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 18,342 18,107
Diluted 18,372 18,107
Sypris Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except for per share data)
Three Months Ended
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March 30, April 1,
2008 2007
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(Unaudited)
Net revenue:
Industrial Group $ 69,815 $ 79,119
Aerospace & Defense 23,424 19,671
Test & Measurement 13,023 12,649
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Electronics Group 36,447 32,320
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Total net revenue 106,262 111,439
Cost of sales:
Industrial Group 62,986 73,799
Aerospace & Defense 20,863 16,516
Test & Measurement 9,685 9,117
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Electronics Group 30,548 25,633
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Total cost of sales 93,534 99,432
Gross profit:
Industrial Group 6,829 5,320
Aerospace & Defense 2,561 3,155
Test & Measurement 3,338 3,532
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Electronics Group 5,899 6,687
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Total gross profit 12,728 12,007
Selling, general and administrative 10,154 10,596
Research and development 995 679
Amortization of intangible assets 71 164
Nonrecurring expense, net -- 306
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Operating income 1,508 262
Interest expense, net 952 719
Other expense (income), net 8 (20)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 548 (437)
Income tax expense (benefit) 163 (192)
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Net income (loss) $ 385 $ (245)
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Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic $ 0.02 $ (0.01)
Diluted $ 0.02 $ (0.01)
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.03 $ 0.03
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 18,342 18,107
Diluted 18,372 18,107
Sypris Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except for share data)
March 30, December 31,
2008 2007
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(Unaudited) (Note)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,947 $ 14,622
Restricted cash 883 883
Accounts receivable, net 66,670 59,067
Inventory, net 73,563 71,789
Other current assets 49,598 107,132
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Total current assets 209,661 253,493
Investment in marketable securities 31,090 --
Property, plant and equipment, net 132,519 137,104
Goodwill 14,277 14,277
Other assets 17,337 17,186
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Total assets $ 404,884 $ 422,060
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 68,992 $ 54,119
Accrued liabilities 42,852 41,933
Current portion of long-term debt -- 5,000
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Total current liabilities 111,844 101,052
Long-term debt 55,000 60,000
Other liabilities 51,017 53,529
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Total liabilities 217,861 214,581
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per
share, 975,150 shares authorized; no
shares issued -- --
Series A preferred stock, par value $0.01
per share, 24,850 shares authorized; no
shares issued -- --
Common stock, non-voting, par value $0.01
per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued -- --
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share,
30,000,000 shares authorized; 19,495,426
shares issued and 19,330,382 outstanding
in 2008 and 19,205,247 shares issued and
19,078,440 outstanding in 2007 195 192
Additional paid-in capital 146,454 146,025
Retained earnings 65,211 65,402
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (24,640) (3,943)
Treasury stock, 165,044 and 126,807
shares in 2008 and 2007, respectively (197) (197)
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Total stockholders' equity 187,023 207,479
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 404,884 $ 422,060
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Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2007 has been derived from the
audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not
include all information and footnotes required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States for a complete set
of financial statements.
Sypris Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
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March 30, April 1,
2008 2007
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(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 385 $ (245)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 7,095 7,134
Noncash compensation expense 432 207
Other noncash items (5,464) (356)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable (7,382) (534)
Inventory (1,941) (3,900)
Other current assets 5,159 (3,384)
Accounts payable 15,690 (4,432)
Accrued liabilities 4,613 4,685
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 18,587 (825)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (3,219) (697)
Proceeds from sale of assets -- 22
Changes in nonoperating assets and liabilities (471) (350)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (3,690) (1,025)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in debt under revolving credit
agreements (10,000) (5,000)
Debt modification costs -- (248)
Cash dividends paid (572) (551)
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Net cash used in financing
activities (10,572) (5,799)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 4,325 (7,649)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 14,622 32,400
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 18,947 $ 24,751
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CONTACT: Sypris Solutions, Inc.
T. Scott Hatton, 502-329-2000
Chief Financial Officer
SOURCE: Sypris Solutions, Inc.