IEC Announces Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results
08/12/2021 - 08:00 AM
Revenue of $49.4 Million in the Quarter; Up 4.2% Quarter Over Quarter
NEWARK, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IEC Electronics Corp. (Nasdaq: IEC) today announced results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 2, 2021 of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 (“fiscal 2021”). Earlier today, IEC announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Creation Technologies Inc. (“Creation”) under which Creation will acquire all outstanding shares of IEC for $15.35 per share in cash. For further information, please refer to the press release issued by IEC and Creation. In light of this announcement, IEC has determined that it will not host its earnings call previously scheduled for today, August 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
IEC reported revenues of $49.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 4.2% as compared to revenues of $47.4 million for the third quarter of the year ended September 30, 2020 (“fiscal 2020”). Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 was $5.2 million , or 10.6% of sales, compared to gross profit of $6.6 million , or 14.0% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Operating profit was $1.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to operating profit of $3.0 million for the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. The Company reported net income of $1.0 million or $0.10 per basic share and $0.09 per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared net income of $2.1 million or $0.20 per basic and diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2021, the Company reported revenues of $142.2 million , an increase of 4.4% compared to $136.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2020. Gross profit for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 was $14.3 million , or 10.0% of sales, compared to gross profit of $17.4 million , or 12.8% of sales in the same period in the prior fiscal year. Selling and administrative expenses were $10.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021, or 7.3% of sales, compared to $10.2 million , or 7.5% of sales, in the first nine months of fiscal 2020. Operating profit was $3.9 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to $7.2 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Due primarily to the investments in both the Company’s new headquarters facility and incremental manufacturing equipment, operating profit for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 includes $1.0 million of additional depreciation expense as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2020. The Company reported net income of $2.2 million , or $0.21 per basic share and $0.20 per diluted share for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to net income of $4.8 million , or $0.46 per basic share and $0.45 per diluted share in the first nine months of fiscal 2020. As previously discussed, adjusted for the impact of a one-time inventory reserve in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, adjusted net income per common share would have been $0.54 per basic share and $0.52 per diluted share in the first nine months of fiscal 2020. Please see the reconciliation tables included in this release for further information regarding these non-GAAP measures.
Jeffrey T. Schlarbaum, President and CEO of IEC Electronics Corp. commented, “We were pleased to have delivered solid revenue growth during the third quarter of fiscal 2021 of $49.4 million , despite headwinds that we, and many in our industry, are experiencing related to ongoing material shortages and labor constraints. During the fiscal quarter we continued to ramp multiple exciting new programs. As we noted last fiscal quarter, given the complexity of the programs we service, the ramping process is not linear and frequently includes process development adaptations which continue to impact profitability. However, once established, we anticipate that these programs will provide considerable long-term revenue and margin opportunity for IEC. As the economy moves beyond the pandemic, we are encouraged by the increased backlog as compared to year-end fiscal 2020 and a solid book to bill ratio of 1.76:1 in the third fiscal quarter, which included a contract extension valued at more than $45 million from a longstanding customer. We believe this recent contract extension serves as a strong endorsement of our capabilities and reliability and speaks to IEC’s position in the marketplace as we pursue new customers and contracts.
“We believe we remain uniquely positioned to drive long-term growth for our shareholders. IEC is an established manufacturing partner with a proven record of success providing a vertically integrated portfolio of services to companies in attractive and growing sectors such as medical and aerospace and defense. Our 100% U.S.-based model positions IEC as the ideal partner for companies seeking the highest levels of intellectual property protection and supply chain management. We are pleased to have made solid progress throughout this challenging year to advance our leadership position and we are excited about the opportunities we are seeing to win new customers and programs as we move toward delivering an expected strong close to fiscal 2021.”
About IEC Electronics
IEC Electronics is a provider of electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”) to advanced technology companies that produce life-saving and mission critical products for the medical, industrial, and aerospace and defense sectors. The Company specializes in delivering technical solutions for the custom manufacture of complex full system assemblies by providing on-site analytical testing laboratories, custom design and test engineering services combined with a broad array of manufacturing services encompassing electronics, interconnect solutions, and precision metalworking. As a full service EMS provider, IEC holds all appropriate certifications for the market sectors it supports including ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, ISO 13485, and is Nadcap accredited. IEC Electronics is headquartered in Newark, NY and also has operations in Rochester, NY and Albuquerque, NM. Additional information about IEC can be found on its web site at www.iec-electronics.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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The following important factors, among others, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those views expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements: the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including our supply chain, workforce and customer demand; business conditions and growth or contraction in our customers’ industries, the electronic manufacturing services industry and the general economy; our ability to control our material, labor and other costs; our dependence on a limited number of major customers and suppliers; uncertainties as to availability and timing of governmental funding for our customers; the impact of government regulations, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations; unforeseen product failures and the potential product liability claims that may be associated with such failures; technological, engineering and other start-up issues related to new programs and products; variability and timing of customer requirements; the potential consolidation of our customer base; availability of component supplies; dependence on certain industries; the ability to realize the full value of our backlog; the types and mix of sales to our customers; litigation and governmental investigations; intellectual property litigation; variability of our operating results; our ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; the availability of capital and other economic, business and competitive factors affecting our customers, our industry and business generally; failure or breach of our information technology systems; and natural disasters. Any one or more of such risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on us or the value of our common stock. For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Company Contact: Thomas L. Barbato
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(unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share data)
July 2, September 30, 2021 2020 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 116 $ 312 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 31,922 30,361 Unbilled contract revenue 13,313 8,773 Inventories 53,906 51,374 Other current assets 1,678 1,757 Total current assets 100,935 92,577 Property, plant and equipment, net 50,805 23,587 Deferred income taxes 4,936 4,840 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net of accumulated amortization 200 260 Other long-term assets 876 1,700 Total assets $ 157,752 $ 122,964 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 248 $ — Current portion of operating lease obligation 63 61 Current portion of finance lease obligation 2,080 436 Accounts payable 25,201 29,733 Accrued payroll and related expenses 1,463 3,659 Other accrued expenses 316 457 Customer deposits 17,578 19,783 Total current liabilities 46,949 54,129 Long-term debt 36,385 21,476 Long-term operating lease obligation 136 184 Long-term finance lease obligation 29,690 6,616 Other long-term liabilities 2,868 1,404 Total liabilities 116,028 83,809 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 500,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding — — Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized: 50,000,000 shares Issued: 11,675,866 and 11,556,214 shares, respectively Outstanding: 10,620,378 and 10,500,726 shares, respectively 106 105 Additional paid-in capital 49,514 49,161 Accumulated deficit (6,307 ) (8,522 ) Treasury stock, at cost: 1,055,488 shares (1,589 ) (1,589 ) Total stockholders’ equity 41,724 39,155 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 157,752 $ 122,964
(unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 2, June 26, July 2, June 26, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net sales $ 49,370 $ 47,364 $ 142,211 $ 136,269 Cost of sales 44,135 40,722 127,924 118,885 Gross profit 5,235 6,642 14,287 17,384 Selling and administrative expenses 3,357 3,678 10,362 10,194 Operating profit 1,878 2,964 3,925 7,190 Interest expense 587 300 1,589 1,111 Income before provision for income taxes 1,291 2,664 2,336 6,079 Provision for income taxes 265 550 121 1,253 Net income $ 1,026 $ 2,114 $ 2,215 $ 4,826 Net income per common share: Basic $ 0.10 $ 0.20 $ 0.21 $ 0.46 Diluted $ 0.09 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.45 Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 10,616,613 10,424,056 10,574,713 10,388,872 Diluted 11,048,668 10,758,092 11,032,245 10,697,288
(unaudited; in thousands)
Nine Months Ended July 2, June 26, 2021 2020 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 2,215 $ 4,826 Non-cash adjustments: Stock-based compensation 650 526 Depreciation and amortization 3,685 2,442 Change in reserve for doubtful accounts (56 ) 94 Change in inventory reserve and warranty reserve 467 1,226 Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (30 ) — Deferred tax (income) expense (96 ) 1,751 Amortization of deferred gain (86 ) (86 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (1,505 ) (2,796 ) Unbilled contract revenue (4,540 ) (988 ) Inventories (2,705 ) (3,818 ) Federal income tax receivable — (517 ) Other current assets 79 68 Other long-term assets 180 (330 ) Accounts payable (4,682 ) (1,188 ) Change in book overdraft position — (107 ) Accrued expenses (2,631 ) (557 ) Customer deposits (2,205 ) 7,210 Net change in lease right-of-use assets and liabilities 14 — Other long-term liabilities 114 — Net cash flows (used in)/provided by operating activities (11,132 ) 7,756 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (11,591 ) (3,067 ) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 668 — Proceeds received from capital grants 1,500 — Net cash flows used in investing activities (9,423 ) (3,067 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Advances from revolving credit facility 84,121 55,523 Repayments of revolving credit facility (71,041 ) (56,505 ) Borrowings under other loan agreements 8,699 — Repayments under other loan agreements (6,603 ) (3,904 ) Payments under finance lease (944 ) (284 ) Proceeds received from lease financing obligation 6,521 415 Debt issuance costs (98 ) (84 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 95 161 Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases 94 87 Cash paid for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock (485 ) (98 ) Net cash flows provided by/(used in) financing activities 20,359 (4,689 ) Net cash change for the period (196 ) — Cash, beginning of period 312 — Cash, end of period $ 116 $ —
(unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share data)
Nine Months Ended June 26, 2020 Reconciliation of adjusted gross profit: Gross profit $ 17,384 Non-cash charge (1) 987 Adjusted gross profit $ 18,371 Reconciliation of adjusted gross margin: Gross margin 12.8 % Non-cash charge (1) 0.7 % Adjusted gross margin 13.5 % Reconciliation of adjusted net income: Net income $ 4,826 Non-cash charge (1) 987 Income tax effect (2) (207 ) Adjusted net income $ 5,606 Reconciliation of adjusted net income per common share: Net income per common share, basic $ 0.46 Non-cash charge, per common share, net of tax (1)(2) 0.08 Adjusted net income per common share, basic $ 0.54 Net income per common share, diluted $ 0.45 Non-cash charge, per common share, net of tax (1)(2) 0.07 Adjusted net income per common share, diluted (3) $ 0.52
(1) A non-cash charge related to the increase in our excess and obsolete inventory reserve due to a reorganization at a customer of IEC.(2) The income tax effect related to the non-cash charge was calculated using an effective tax rate of 21% .(3) Adjusted net income per common share, diluted is calculated based on adjusted net income and reflects the dilutive impact of shares, where applicable, based on adjusted net income.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting net income, net income per share basic and diluted, gross profit and gross margin, U.S. generally accepted accounting principle (“GAAP”) measures, we present adjusted net income, adjusted net income per basic and diluted share, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin, which are non-GAAP measures, to reflect the impact of a one-time inventory reserve related to a Chapter 11 reorganization at one of the Company’s customers in the medical sector. The Company’s management believes these non-GAAP measures are important measures of our performance because they allow management, investors and others to evaluate and compare our performance from period to period by removing the impact of the one-time inventory reserve. Adjusted net income, adjusted net income per basic and diluted share, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin, are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and are not calculated through the application of GAAP. As such, they should not be considered as a substitute for the GAAP measures of net income, net income per basic and diluted share, gross profit and gross margin, and therefore, should not be used in isolation of, but in conjunction with, the GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures may produce results that vary from the GAAP measures and may not be comparable to a similarly titled non-GAAP measure used by other companies.
