Aeroflex Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results
Posted on May 10, 2012 at 07:30 AM EDT

Aeroflex Holding Corp. ("Aeroflex") (NYSE: ARX), a leading global provider of high performance microelectronic components, and test and measurement equipment, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, which ended March 31, 2012.

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 were $162.3 million compared to $193.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. For the third quarter of fiscal 2012, Aeroflex had an operating loss of $(61.1) million, which included a non-cash goodwill and intangibles impairment charge of $59.7 million in its RFMW group, and a net loss of $(65.3) million, or $(0.77) per share, compared to operating income of $24.8 million and net income of $4.1 million, or $0.05 per share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Non-GAAP operating income was $21.4 million, Adjusted EBITDA was $26.3 million and Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.08 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to Non-GAAP operating income of $46.6 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $51.3 million and Non-GAAP net income per share of $0.27 in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

“Although we are very disappointed with our current financial results, we have effectively managed our operations and our balance sheet, and have prepaid $65 million of debt this past quarter. Our AMS business has continued to meet our expectations while our commercial wireless business in ATS has struggled. We continue to believe the 4G/LTE test market is a great opportunity for Aeroflex, but the timing is still uncertain,” said Len Borow, Chief Executive Officer of Aeroflex. “We continue to invest in our future by actively managing and investing in research and development, and new products that are responsive to our customers’ needs. I expect Aeroflex’s wireless business to rebound, as it did in 2009, as we take the actions needed to ensure our future success.”

The following tables present selected financial information for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and on a basis other than GAAP (“Non-GAAP”). The GAAP and Non-GAAP effective tax rates for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 were 11% and 40%, respectively. The GAAP and Non-GAAP effective tax rates for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 were 78% and 31%, respectively. The GAAP and the Non-GAAP tax rates are a result of Aeroflex’s geographic mix of pre-tax income. These rates were applied to the respective pre-tax income (loss) for the three and nine month periods. A reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP amounts is presented at the end of this press release.

Selected GAAP Results

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2012 2011 2012 2011
Net sales $ 162,262 $ 193,219 $ 488,284 $ 530,729
Gross profit 79,173 106,358 243,383 281,024
Gross margin48.8%55.0%49.8%53.0%
Operating income (loss) (61,063 ) 24,832 (52,279 ) 22,684
Net income (loss) $ (65,261 ) $ 4,127 $ (70,838 ) $ (13,093 )
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (0.77 ) $ 0.05 $ (0.84 ) $ (0.18 )
Diluted $ (0.77 ) $ 0.05 $ (0.84 ) $ (0.18 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 84,824 84,789 84,806 74,608
Diluted 84,824 84,789 84,806 74,608

Selected Non-GAAP Results

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2012 2011 2012 2011
Net sales $ 162,262 $ 193,240 $ 488,284 $ 530,798
Gross profit $ 79,292 $ 106,369 $ 243,494 $ 282,212
Gross margin48.9%55.0%49.9%53.2%
Operating income 21,437 46,590 69,296 111,639
Net income $ 6,619 $ 23,292 $ 26,867 $ 41,382
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.27 $ 0.32 $ 0.55
Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.27 $ 0.32 $ 0.55
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 84,824 84,789 84,806 74,608
Diluted 84,824 84,789 84,806 74,608
Adjusted EBITDA $ 26,308 $ 51,298 $ 83,521 $ 125,838

Business Outlook

For the fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30, 2012, Aeroflex expects net sales to be between $180 million and $195 million, GAAP net income to be between $6 million and $12 million, Adjusted EBITDA to be between $41 million and $51 million, GAAP net income per share to be between $.07 and $.14, and Non-GAAP net income per share to be between $.20 and $.27.

The range of expected GAAP and Non-GAAP net income per share for the fiscal fourth quarter was calculated using GAAP and Non-GAAP effective tax rates of 38% and 40%, respectively.

Non-GAAP Presentation

This press release contains Non-GAAP financial measures that are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from Non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these Non-GAAP measures: (i) are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles; and (ii) have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Aeroflex's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. As such, these measures should only be used to evaluate Aeroflex's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

Aeroflex believes that the presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures, when shown in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful supplemental information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations because they exclude certain non-cash charges or items that management does not believe are reflective of its ongoing operating results when assessing the performance of its business.

Aeroflex believes that these Non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate the comparison by management and investors of results between periods and among its peer companies. However, its peer companies may calculate similar Non-GAAP financial measures differently than Aeroflex, limiting the information’s usefulness as comparative measures.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Aeroflex will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:15 a.m. eastern standard time on Thursday, May 10th during which management will discuss the financial results. To participate in the live webcast, please visit the events page of the website located at http://ir.aeroflex.com. Please plan to join five to ten minutes before the start of the webcast to facilitate a timely connection. If you are unable to participate and would like to hear a replay of the call, an audio replay of the webcast will be available on the Aeroflex website for approximately 90 days or can be accessed telephonically for domestic callers at (888) 286-8010 or internationally at (617) 801-6888 with pass code 78258042.

About Aeroflex

Aeroflex Holding Corp. is a leading global provider of high performance microelectronic components, and test and measurement equipment used by companies in the space, avionics, defense, commercial wireless communications, medical and other markets.

Forward-looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding Aeroflex’s business strategy and plans and objectives of its management for future operations are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions, as they relate to Aeroflex or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of Aeroflex’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to its management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, adverse developments in the global economy; changes in government spending; dependence on growth in customers’ businesses; the ability to remain competitive in the markets Aeroflex serves; the inability to continue to develop, manufacture and market innovative, customized products and services that meet customer requirements for performance and reliability; any failure of suppliers to provide raw materials and/or properly functioning component parts; the inability to meet covenants contained in debt agreements; the termination of key contracts, including technology license agreements, or loss of key customers; the inability to protect intellectual property; the failure to comply with regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations and any changes in regulations; the failure to realize anticipated benefits from completed acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings, or the possibility that such acquisitions, divestitures or restructurings could adversely affect Aeroflex; the loss of key employees; exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risks; and terrorist acts or acts of war. Such statements reflect the current views of management with respect to the future and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Aeroflex does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Aeroflex, which is subject to change. Although any such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, Aeroflex will not necessarily update the information, since Aeroflex will only provide guidance at certain points during the year.

Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20122011
Net sales $ 162,262 $ 193,219
Cost of sales 83,089 86,861
Gross profit 79,173 106,358
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative costs 38,618 38,265
Research and development costs 22,245 24,663
Amortization of acquired intangibles 15,642 15,900
Restructuring charges 4,031 2,698
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 59,700 -
Total operating expenses 140,236 81,526
Operating income (loss) (61,063 ) 24,832
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (8,252 ) (13,852 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs (864 ) -
Other income (expense), net (251 ) (119 )
Total other income (expense), net (9,367 ) (13,971 )
Income (loss) before income taxes (70,430 ) 10,861
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (5,169 ) 6,734
Net income (loss) $ (65,261 ) $ 4,127
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (0.77 ) $ 0.05
Diluted $ (0.77 ) $ 0.05
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 84,824 84,789
Diluted 84,824 84,789

Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

Nine Months Ended March 31,
20122011
Net sales $ 488,284 $ 530,729
Cost of sales 244,901 249,705
Gross profit 243,383 281,024
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative costs 114,597 113,234
Research and development costs 68,940 68,477
Amortization of acquired intangibles 47,043 47,706
Termination of Sponsor Advisory Agreement - 18,133
Restructuring charges 5,382 10,790
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 59,700 -
Total operating expenses 295,662 258,340
Operating income (loss) (52,279 ) 22,684
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (25,386 ) (55,803 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs (864 ) (25,178 )
Gain from a bargain purchase of a business - 173
Other income (expense), net (944 ) (526 )
Total other income (expense), net (27,194 ) (81,334 )
Income (loss) before income taxes (79,473 ) (58,650 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (8,635 ) (45,557 )
Net income (loss) $ (70,838 ) $ (13,093 )
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (0.84 ) $ (0.18 )
Diluted $ (0.84 ) $ (0.18 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 84,806 74,608
Diluted 84,806 74,608

Selected Segment Data

(In thousands except percentages)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2012 2011 2012 2011
Net sales:
Microelectronic solutions ("AMS") $ 91,288 $ 97,856 $ 257,685 $ 264,386
Test solutions ("ATS") 70,974 95,363 230,599 266,343
Total net sales $ 162,262 $ 193,219 $ 488,284 $ 530,729
Gross profit:
- AMS $ 46,363 $ 51,971 $ 129,665 $ 135,386
- ATS 32,810 54,387 113,718 145,638
Total gross profit $ 79,173 $ 106,358 $ 243,383 $ 281,024
Gross Margin:
- AMS 50.8 % 53.1 % 50.3 % 51.2 %
- ATS 46.2 % 57.0 % 49.3 % 54.7 %
Total gross margin 48.8 % 55.0 % 49.8 % 53.0 %

Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

March 31,June 30,
20122011

Assets

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,770 $ 66,278

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $993 and $1,210

128,839 168,141
Inventories 179,128 186,370
Deferred income taxes 38,481 51,855
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,878 10,044
Total current assets 391,096 482,688

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $97,774 and $82,581

101,197 105,162
Deferred financing costs, net 13,068 15,289
Other assets 36,098 29,000
Intangible assets with definite lives, net 136,110 183,614
Intangible assets with indefinite lives 111,660 114,730
Goodwill 407,910 465,443
Total assets $ 1,197,139 $ 1,395,926

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 385 $ 7,635
Accounts payable 28,379 48,737
Advance payments by customers and deferred revenue 23,648 25,859
Income taxes payable 1,071 8,371
Accrued payroll expenses 18,024 22,063
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 37,469 45,772
Total current liabilities 108,976 158,437
Long-term debt 656,375 717,750
Deferred income taxes 92,589 117,150
Other long-term liabilities 25,827 19,065
Total liabilities 883,767 1,012,402
Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized,
  no shares issued and outstanding

- -

Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized;
  84,839,568 and 84,789,180 shares issued and outstanding

848 848
Additional paid-in capital 647,137 644,262
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (34,725 ) (32,536 )
Accumulated deficit (299,888 ) (229,050 )
Total stockholders' equity 313,372 383,524
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,197,139 $ 1,395,926

Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

Nine Months Ended March 31,
20122011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (70,838 ) $ (13,093 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 62,863 62,426
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 59,700 -
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs 864 25,178
Deferred income taxes (11,133 ) (52,317 )
Share-based compensation 2,649 1,655
Non - cash restructuring charges 1,015 4,860
Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,515 3,976
Paid in kind interest - 2,434
Other, net 2,063 1,321

Change in operating assets and liabilities,

net of effects from purchases of businesses:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 38,182 (10,890 )
Decrease (increase) in inventories 5,563 (39,936 )
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses
and other assets (7,710 ) (8,142 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued
expenses and other liabilities (29,727 ) 4,430
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 55,006 (18,098 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (5,106 ) (23,593 )
Capital expenditures (15,030 ) (17,132 )
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities - 10,357
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 239 819
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (19,897 ) (29,549 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock - 244,021
Repurchase of senior unsecured notes and senior
subordinated unsecured term loans, including
premiums and fees - (207,690 )
Payment of contingent consideration related to business acquisition (948 ) -
Debt repayments (68,625 ) (21,458 )
Deferred financing costs (158 ) (3,332 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (69,731 ) 11,541
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents 114 2,595
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (34,508 ) (33,511 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 66,278 100,663
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 31,770 $ 67,152

Aeroflex Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2012201120122011
Operating income (loss) -GAAP $ (61,063 ) $ 24,832 $ (52,279 ) $ 22,684
Amortization of acquired intangibles 15,642 15,900 47,043 47,706
Impact of purchase accounting adjustments 71 91 211 1,488
Merger related expenses - - - 1,222
Restructuring costs and related pro forma savings (a) 4,363 4,384 7,561 15,833
Share-based compensation 919 629 2,649 1,655
Termination of Sponsor Advisory Agreement - - - 18,133
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 59,700 - 59,700 -
Other adjustments 1,805 754 4,411 2,918
Operating income - non-GAAP $ 21,437 $ 46,590 $ 69,296 $ 111,639

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2012201120122011
Net income (loss) -GAAP $ (65,261 ) $ 4,127 $ (70,838 ) $ (13,093 )
Amortization of acquired intangibles 15,642 15,900 47,043 47,706
Impact of purchase accounting adjustments 71 91 211 1,488
Merger related expenses - - - 1,222
Restructuring costs and related pro forma savings (a) 4,363 4,384 7,561 15,833
Share-based compensation 919 629 2,649 1,655
Termination of Sponsor Advisory Agreement - - - 18,133
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 59,700 - 59,700 -
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs 864 - 864 25,178
Gain from a bargain purchase of a business - - - (173 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs 506 1,137 1,515 3,976
Other adjustments 1,805 754 4,411 3,606
Tax impact of adjustments (11,990 ) (3,730 ) (26,249 ) (64,149 )
Net income -non-GAAP $ 6,619 $ 23,292 $ 26,867 $ 41,382

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2012201120122011
Net income (loss) $ (65,261 ) $ 4,127 $ (70,838 ) $ (13,093 )
Interest expense 8,252 13,852 25,386 55,803
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (5,169 ) 6,734 (8,635 ) (45,557 )
Depreciation and amortization 21,059 20,892 62,863 62,426
EBITDA (41,119 ) 45,605 8,776 59,579
Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments - 21 - 1,067
Merger related expenses - - - 1,222
Restructuring costs and related pro forma savings (a) 4,363 4,384 7,561 15,833
Share-based compensation 919 629 2,649 1,655
Termination of Sponsor Advisory Agreement - - - 18,133
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 59,700 - 59,700 -
Loss on extinguishment of debt and write-off of deferred financing costs 864 - 864 25,178
Gain from a bargain purchase of a business - - - (173 )
Other defined items (b) 1,581 659 3,971 3,344
Adjusted EBITDA (c) $ 26,308 $ 51,298 $ 83,521 $ 125,838

(a)

Primarily reflects costs associated with the reorganization of our European operations and consolidation of certain of our U.S. components facilities. Pro forma savings reflect the costs that we estimate would have been eliminated during the fiscal year in which a restructuring occurred had the restructuring occurred as of the first day of that fiscal year.

(b)

Reflects other adjustments required in calculating our debt covenant compliance. These other defined items include legal fees related to litigation, business acquisition costs and pro forma EBITDA for periods prior to the acquisition dates for companies acquired during the respective fiscal year.

(c)

Pro forma savings of $332,000 and $2.2 million were applicable to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively, and relate to restructuring activities recorded throughout fiscal 2012. The portion of pro forma savings that was applicable to the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, but was not reflected in our Adjusted EBITDA as reported in our December 31, 2011 report on Form 10-Q, was $573,000 and $1.1 million, respectively. Pro forma savings of $1.7 million and $5.0 million were applicable to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, and relate to restructuring activities recorded throughout fiscal 2011. The portion of pro forma savings that was applicable to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, but was not reflected in our Adjusted EBITDA as reported in our March 31, 2011 report on Form 10-Q, was $637,000 and $2.0 million, respectively.

Contacts:

Aeroflex Holding Corp.
Andrew Kaminsky, 516-752-6401
andrew.kaminsky@aeroflex.com
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