IEC Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth and ProfitabilityFrom Continuing Operations
Friday, December 18, 2015 8:15:32 AM ET IEC Electronics Corp, (NYSE MKT: IEC)
-- Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth of 7.4%
-- Gross Profit Improvement to 15.3%
-- Two-year Extension on Bank Revolver
IEC Electronics Corp, (NYSE MKT: IEC) today announced results for the
fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2015.
IEC’s presentation of results for continuing operations in both the
2014 and 2015 time periods does not include Southern California
Braiding (SCB), the subsidiary IEC divested at the start of the
fourth quarter of 2015. SCB’s results are presented in discontinued
operations.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded net sales
of $33.9 million, an increase of 7.4% compared to net sales of $31.6
million during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year. Gross
profit margin for the fourth quarter improved to 15.3% compared to
11.0% in the same quarter last year. Several factors contributed to
the increase in gross profit including improved labor efficiency,
successfully leveraging overhead, and lower excess and obsolete
inventory expense. Selling and administrative expenses, excluding
restatement and related expenses, increased to $3.4 million from $3.2
million, primarily due to higher bad debt compared to a benefit in
the same quarter last year. Net income from continuing operations for
the quarter was $0.8 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to net
income from continuing operations of $1.4 million, or $0.14 per
share, in the same prior year period. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a benefit of approximately $1.3
million, net of expenses, in connection with its resolution of
directors and officers liability insurance claims.
Following the close of the fourth quarter, IEC began engaging in
discussions and has subsequently reached a preliminary understanding
with the SEC regarding a potential settlement of its investigation of
the Company’s restatement of its consolidated financial statements
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 and the quarter ended
December 28, 2012. As part of the proposed settlement, the Company
would pay a penalty of $200,000. This penalty has been fully accrued
for in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. The Company’s understanding
is still preliminary and is subject to change by the SEC at any time.
Loss from discontinued operations for the quarter ended September 30,
2015, which includes results of the sale and activity related to SCB,
was $0.7 million, or a loss of $0.07 per share, compared to a net
loss of $0.4 million, or a loss of $0.04, for the same period in
fiscal 2014. Net income for the quarter was $0.2 million, or $0.02
per share, compared to net income of $1.0 million, or $0.10 per
share, for the fourth quarter last year.
Revenues for the year ended September 30, 2015 increased 5.1% to
$127.0 million compared to revenues of $120.8 million in the prior
year. Gross profit margin for fiscal 2015 was 12.8%, up from 11.3% in
the prior year. The increase in gross profit margin is attributed to
improved efficiencies in labor and overhead. Selling and
administrative expenses, excluding restatement and related expenses,
increased to $16.6 million compared to $12.5 million in fiscal 2014,
primarily due to expenses related to the proxy contest and resulting
change of control which totaled $3.5 million. Excluding these costs,
selling and administrative expense increased $0.6 million, and
represented 10.4% of sales in fiscal 2015 and in the prior fiscal
year. Net loss from continuing operations for the year was $3.8
million, or $0.37 per share, compared to a net loss from continuing
operations of $14.6 million or $1.49 per share, in the previous year.
Loss from discontinued operations for the year ended September 30,
2015 was $6.4 million, or a loss of $0.64 per share compared to a net
loss of $0.4 million or a loss of $0.04 in fiscal 2014. Net loss for
the year was $10.2 million, or $1.01 per share, compared to a net
loss of $15.1 million, or $1.53 per share, in the prior year.
Backlog at September 30, 2015 was $91.6 million compared to backlog
of $105.3 million at September 30, 2014. The decline in 2015 backlog
is related to the sale of SCB and a reduction in one customer’s
orders as compared to last year when orders from that customer
significantly ramped as it was removed from FDA hold. 2015 backlog
expected to ship in the next twelve months is $91.2 million as
compared to $89.1 million in 2014 year-end backlog, excluding SCB.
Subsequent to the close of the quarter, the Company extended the
maturity date of its revolving credit facility from January 18, 2016
to January 18, 2018.
Jeffrey T. Schlarbaum, President & CEO of IEC Electronics commented,
"Our fourth quarter results reflect the continuing progress of our
turnaround efforts. To date, we’ve broken through many of the
headwinds we faced earlier in the year and we remain focused on
restoring the confidence of our customers, rebuilding operational
excellence and driving improved profitability. As previously
reported, we strategically divested SCB at the start of the quarter,
with the goal of redirecting our resources to center our efforts on
enhancing our core business and vertical markets. We’re pleased to
have demonstrated solid revenue growth from our continuing operations
with improved margins as we saw many of our customers reaffirm their
strategic commitment to working with IEC."
Mr. Schlarbaum continued, "During the quarter we continued to execute
against the strategic initiatives we’ve established to drive the
Company’s turnaround. Operationally, we’ve made progress from both a
branding and an efficiency standpoint and we’re seeing demonstrated
improvements from this more unified approach. We remain dedicated to
improving the management of our assets, including reducing inventory.
We are focused on working closely and effectively with our existing
customers for the success of their ongoing projects and to
demonstrate our capabilities for new programs. As we move forward, we
believe we’re on the right track to continue to drive improved
operational performance and sustained profitability." Mr. Schlarbaum
concluded.
Conference Call:
IEC will host a conference call, today, Friday, December 18, 2015 at
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss its financial results for the
fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2015.
The conference call may be accessed in the U.S. and Canada by dialing
toll-free (877) 407-9210. International callers may access the call
by dialing (201) 689-8049.
A replay of the teleconference will be available for 30 days after
the call and may be accessed domestically by dialing (877) 660-6853
and international callers may dial (201) 612-7415. Callers must enter
conference i.d. number 13625653.
To access the live webcast, log onto the IEC website at
http://www.iec-electronics.com . The webcast can also be accessed at
http://www.InvestorCalendar.com . An online replay will be available
shortly after the call.
About IEC Electronics
IEC Electronics is a provider of electronic manufacturing services
("EMS") to advanced technology companies that require
mission-critical applications, primarily in the military and
aerospace, medical, industrial and communications sectors. The
Company specializes in the custom manufacture of high reliability,
complex circuit boards, system level assemblies, a wide array of
custom wire and cable harness assemblies, precision metal assemblies,
and provides laboratories for advanced research and testing services.
As a full service EMS provider, IEC holds all appropriate
certifications for the market sectors it supports including ISO
9001:2008, AS9100C, ISO 13485, Nadcap and IPC QML. IEC Electronics is
headquartered in Newark, NY (outside of Rochester) 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.
Safe Harbor
This release contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed
to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are made in reliance
upon the protections provided by such Act for forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements (such as when the
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will occur, and other similar statements) include, but are not
limited to, statements regarding future sales and operating results,
future prospects, the capabilities and capacities of business
operations, any financial or other guidance and all statements that
are not based on historical fact, but rather reflect the Company’s
current expectations concerning future results and events. The
ultimate correctness of these forward-looking statements is dependent
upon a number of risks and events and is subject to uncertainties and
other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results,
performance or achievements to be different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements.
The following important factors could affect future results and
events, causing those results and events to differ materially from
those views expressed or implied in the Company’s forward-looking
statements: the success of strategic initiatives aimed at driving the
Company’s turnaround; the success of the Company’s efforts to enhance
its core business; the Company’s ability to successfully remediate
material weaknesses in the Company’s internal controls; litigation
and governmental investigations or proceedings arising out of or
relating to accounting and financial reporting matters; business
conditions and growth or contraction in the Company’s customers’
industries, the electronic manufacturing services industry and the
general economy; variability of the Company’s operating results; the
Company’s ability to control its material, labor and other costs; the
Company’s ability to manage its assets, including inventory; the
Company’s dependence on a limited number of major customers; the
potential consolidation of the Company’s customer base; availability
of component supplies; dependence on certain industries; variability
and timing of customer requirements; technological, engineering and
other start-up issues related to new programs and products,
uncertainties as to availability and timing of governmental funding
for the Company’s customers; the impact of government regulations,
including FDA regulations; the types and mix of sales to the
Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to assimilate acquired
businesses and to achieve the anticipated benefits of such
acquisitions; unforeseen product failures and the potential product
liability claims that may be associated with such failures; the
availability of capital and other economic, business and competitive
factors affecting the Company’s customers, its industry and business
generally; failure or breach of the Company’s information technology
systems; and natural disasters. Any one or more of these risks and
uncertainties could cause future results or events to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking
statements. For a further list and description of risks, relevant
factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events
to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these
forward-looking statements, see the "Risk Factors" and "Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" sections in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K and the Company’s subsequently filed Securities and
Exchange Commission reports.
Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by
these cautionary statements.
IEC ELECTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 and 2014
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
September September
30, 30,
2015 2014
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 407 $ 1,980
Accounts receivable, net of allowance 24,923 22,347
Inventories, net 25,753 20,480
Deferred income taxes - -
Other current assets 1,444 3,485
Discontinued operations - current assets - 2,158
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Total current assets 52,527 50,450
Fixed assets, net $ 15,443 16,530
Intangible assets, net 134 173
Goodwill 101 101
Deferred income taxes - -
Other long term assets 57 299
Discontinued operations - long term assets - 5,443
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Total assets $ 68,262 $ 72,996
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 2,908 $ 2,908
Accounts payable 18,336 17,732
Accrued payroll and related expenses 2,338 3,203
Other accrued expenses 1,318 1,008
Customer deposits 5,761 1,553
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Total current liabilities 30,661 26,404
Long-term debt 28,323 28,479
Other long-term liabilities 590 708
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Total liabilities 59,574 55,591
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: 11,232,017 and 11,146,571 shares,
respectively
Outstanding: 10,196,145 and 10,126,767 shares,
respectively 112 111
Additional paid-in capital 45,845 44,302
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit) (35,740) (25,554)
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,035,872 and 1,019,804
shares, respectively (1,529) (1,454)
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Total stockholders’ equity 8,688 17,405
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 68,262 $ 72,996
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IEC ELECTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS and YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 and 2014
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
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Three Months Ended Years Ended
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September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
2015 2014 2015 2014
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(unaudited)
Net sales $ 33,938 $ 31,600 $ 126,999 $ 120,837
Cost of sales 28,760 28,121 110,704 107,148
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Gross profit 5,178 3,479 16,295 13,689
Selling and
administrative expenses 3,371 3,160 16,630 12,513
Impairment of goodwill
and other intangibles - - - -
Restatement and related
expenses, net 376 (1,302) 1,325 1,136
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Operating
profit/(loss) 1,431 1,621 (1,660) 40
Interest and financing
expense 594 386 2,110 1,794
Other expense/(income) - - - 18
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Income/(loss) from
continuing operations
before income taxes 837 1,235 (3,770) (1,772)
Provision for/(benefit
from) income taxes 5 (161) 1 12,876
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Income/(loss) from
continuing operations 832 1,396 (3,771) (14,648)
Loss on discontinued
operations, net (671) (362) (6,415) (423)
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Net income/(loss) $ 161 $ 1,034 $ (10,186) $ (15,071)
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Basic net income/(loss)
per common and common
equivalent share:
Earnings/(loss) from
continuing operations $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ (0.37) $ (1.49)
Earnings/(loss) from
discontinued
operations (0.07) (0.04) $ (0.64) (0.04)
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Net earnings/loss $ 0.02 $ 0.10 $ (1.01) $ (1.53)
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Diluted net
income/(loss) per
common and common
equivalent share:
Earnings/(loss) from
continuing operations $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ (0.37) $ (1.49)
Earnings/(loss) from
discontinued
operations (0.07) (0.04) (0.64) (0.04)
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Net earnings/loss $ 0.02 $ 0.10 $ (1.01) $ (1.53)
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Weighted average number
of common and common
equivalent shares
outstanding:
Basic 10,201,139 9,853,647 10,089,306 9,827,043
Diluted 10,201,139 9,950,634 10,089,306 9,827,043
Contact:
Michael T. Williams
Chief Financial Officer
IEC Electronics Corp.
(315) 332-4308
mwilliams@iec-electonics.com
John Nesbett or Jennifer Belodeau
Institutional Marketing Services (IMS)
(203) 972-9200
jnesbett@institutionalms.com
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