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Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. Announces First Quarter 2015 Results

April 28, 2015 6:00 AM

ALMELO, Netherlands, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE: ST) (the "Company") announces results of its operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Highlights of the First Quarter ended March 31, 2015

Net revenue for the first quarter 2015 was $750.7 million, an increase of $199.1 million, or 36.1%, from $551.6 million for the first quarter 2014. Net income for the first quarter 2015 was $35.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share. This compares to Net income for the first quarter 2014 of $68.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. Adjusted net income1 for the first quarter 2015 was $110.9 million which was 14.8% of Net revenue, or $0.65 per diluted share. This was an increase of 13.1% compared to Adjusted net income1 for the first quarter 2014 of $98.1 million which was 17.8% of Net revenue, or $0.56 per diluted share. Integration charges related to acquisitions were $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2015.

"We are pleased with our results for the first quarter with Net revenue and Adjusted net income in line with our expectations," said Martha Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Despite increased foreign exchange headwinds, we remain on-track for 2015 to be a year of strong double-digit growth."

The Company spent $58.1 million, or 7.7% of Net revenue, on research, development and engineering related costs in the first quarter of 2015 to fund growth initiatives. These costs reside in both the Cost of revenue and the Research and development lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company's ending cash balance at March 31, 2015 was $195.6 million. During the first quarter of 2015, the Company generated cash of $103.1 million from operations, used cash of $35.0 million in investing activities and used cash of $83.9 million in financing activities.

The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $10.5 million for the first quarter 2015. Approximately $9.0 million of the provision, or 5.9% of Adjusted EBIT, related to taxes that are payable in cash and approximately $1.5 million related to deferred and other income tax expense.

The Company's total indebtedness at March 31, 2015 was $2.8 billion. The Company's Net debt2 was $2.6 billion, resulting in a Net leverage ratio2 of 4.1x as of March 31, 2015. In connection with the Company's refinancing of its 6.5% Senior Notes due 2019, the last $79.1 million of these notes has been classified as short-term debt and notice has been given for these to be called on April 29, 2015.

Segment Performance

Three months ended

$ in 000s

March 31, 2015

March 31, 2014

Performance Sensing net revenue

$

591,252

$

394,626

Performance Sensing profit from operations

143,872

109,344

% of Performance Sensing net revenue

24.3

%

27.7

%

Sensing Solutions net revenue

$

159,433

$

156,968

Sensing Solutions profit from operations

49,218

48,023

% of Sensing Solutions net revenue

30.9

%

30.6

%

Guidance

The Company anticipates Net revenue of $755 to $795 million for the second quarter 2015 which, at the midpoint, is 35% higher than second quarter 2014 Net revenue of $575.9 million. The Company further anticipates Adjusted EBITDA3 of $180 to $192 million for the second quarter 2015. In addition, the Company expects Adjusted net income1 of $119 to $129 million, or $0.69 to $0.75 per diluted share for the second quarter 2015. This guidance assumes a diluted share count of 171.5 million for the second quarter 2015.

For the full year 2015, the Company continues to anticipate Net revenue of $2.985 to $3.145 billion which, at the midpoint, is 27.2% higher than the full year 2014 net revenue of $2.41 billion. The Company further anticipates Adjusted EBITDA3 of $725 to $775 million for the full year 2015. In addition, the Company expects Adjusted net income1 of $481 to $521 million, or $2.80 to $3.04 per diluted share for the full year 2015. At the midpoint, this represents 22.7% growth compared to full year 2014 Adjusted net income1 per diluted share of $2.38. This guidance assumes a diluted share count of 171.7 million for the full year 2015.

1See Non-GAAP Measures for discussion of Adjusted net income which includes a reconciliation of this measure to Net income.

2Net debt represents total indebtedness including Capital lease and other financing obligations, less Cash and cash equivalents. The Net leverage ratio represents Net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months.

3The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as Adjusted net income excluding cash interest expense, cash tax expense, depreciation expense (excluding step-up depreciation expense related to acquisitions) and amortization expense (excluding amortization expense on acquisition related intangibles).

Company Earnings Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 8:00 AM eastern time to discuss the financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015. The U.S. dial in number is 877-486-0682 and the non-U.S. dial in number is 706-634-5536. The passcode is 20302336. A live webcast and a replay of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at http://investors.sensata.com.

About Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.

Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in sixteen countries. Sensata's products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine applications. For more information, please visit Sensata's website at www.sensata.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information, which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable, and the Company's future prospects, developments and business. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company's anticipated results for the second quarter and full year 2015. Such statements involve risks or uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: adverse developments in the automotive industry; competitive pressures that could require the Company to lower prices or result in reduced demand for the Company's products; integration of acquired companies, including Schrader; the assumption of known and unknown liabilities in the acquisition of Schrader; risks associated with the Company's non-US operations and international business; litigation and disputes involving the Company, including the extent of intellectual property, product liability, and warranty claims asserted against the Company; risks associated with the Company's historical and future tax positions; risks related to labor disruptions or costs; and risks associated with the Company's substantial indebtedness. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak to results only as of the date the statements were made; and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise. For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to the risk factors listed in the Company's SEC filings. Copies of the Company's filings are available from its Investor Relations department or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

Contact:

Investors

News Media

Jacob Sayer

Linda Megathlin

(508) 236-3800

(508) 236-1761

[email protected]

[email protected]

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In 000s, except per share amounts)

For the three months ended

March 31, 2015

March 31, 2014

Net revenue

$

750,685

$

551,594

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of revenue

506,633

357,199

Research and development

30,736

17,664

Selling, general and administrative

64,396

44,672

Amortization of intangible assets

45,809

32,016

Restructuring and special charges

720

865

Total operating costs and expenses

648,294

452,416

Profit from operations

102,391

99,178

Interest expense

(34,880)

(23,512)

Interest income

119

308

Other, net

(21,757)

538

Income before taxes

45,873

76,512

Provision for income taxes

10,518

8,139

Net income

$

35,355

$

68,373

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.21

$

0.40

Diluted

$

0.21

$

0.39

Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

169,487

172,085

Diluted

171,262

174,151

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

($ in 000s)

For the three months ended

March 31, 2015

March 31, 2014

Net income

$

35,355

$

68,373

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

Deferred gain on derivative instruments, net of reclassifications

21,504

2,165

Defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans

(389)

(71)

Other comprehensive income

21,115

2,094

Comprehensive income

$

56,470

$

70,467

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

($ in 000s)

March 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

195,581

$

211,329

Accounts receivable, net of allowances

488,335

444,852

Inventories

346,799

356,364

Deferred income tax assets

14,976

15,301

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

123,375

90,918

Total current assets

1,169,066

1,118,764

Property, plant and equipment, net

608,349

589,484

Goodwill

2,426,221

2,424,795

Other intangible assets, net

867,853

910,774

Deferred income tax assets

8,147

16,750

Deferred financing costs

30,220

29,102

Other assets

30,874

26,940

Total assets

$

5,140,730

$

5,116,609

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt, capital lease and other financing obligations

$

170,031

$

145,979

Accounts payable

305,925

287,800

Income taxes payable

7,323

7,516

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

235,000

222,781

Deferred income tax liabilities

12,524

13,430

Total current liabilities

730,803

677,506

Deferred income tax liabilities

361,769

362,738

Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations

33,099

35,799

Capital lease and other financing obligations, less current portion

47,154

45,113

Long-term debt, net of discount, less current portion

2,560,799

2,650,744

Other long-term liabilities

39,474

41,817

Total liabilities

3,773,098

3,813,717

Total shareholders' equity

1,367,632

1,302,892

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

5,140,730

$

5,116,609

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

($ in 000s)

For the three months ended

March 31, 2015

March 31, 2014

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

35,355

$

68,373

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

21,842

15,603

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts

1,653

986

Currency remeasurement gain on debt

(570)

(122)

Share-based compensation

3,187

2,585

Loss on debt financing

19,564

Amortization of inventory step-up to fair value

683

Amortization of intangible assets

45,809

32,016

Deferred income taxes

1,357

4,478

Gains from insurance proceeds

(2,417)

Unrealized loss/(gain) on hedges and other non-cash items

879

(2,790)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions

(25,966)

(13,999)

Net cash provided by operating activities

103,110

105,396

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of Schrader, net of cash received

(958)

Other acquisitions, net of cash received

3,881

(58,281)

Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software

(37,878)

(27,308)

Insurance proceeds

2,417

Net cash used in investing activities

(34,955)

(83,172)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of ordinary shares

4,902

7,836

Proceeds from issuance of debt

700,000

Payments on debt

(768,568)

(2,582)

Payments to repurchase ordinary shares

(11,310)

Payments of debt issuance costs

(20,237)

Net cash used in financing activities

(83,903)

(6,056)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(15,748)

16,168

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

211,329

317,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

195,581

$

334,064

Net Revenue by Business, Geography and End Market

(% of total net revenue)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

Performance Sensing

78.8

%

71.5

%

Sensing Solutions

21.2

%

28.5

%

Total

100.0

%

100.0

%

(% of total net revenue)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

Americas

40.8

%

39.2

%

Europe

33.2

%

29.2

%

Asia

26.0

%

31.6

%

Total

100.0

%

100.0

%

(% of total net revenue)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

European automotive

27.7

%

25.0

%

North American automotive

21.2

%

17.2

%

Asian automotive

17.2

%

20.0

%

Rest of world automotive

1.0

%

0.6

%

Heavy vehicle off-road

12.7

%

11.3

%

Appliance and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning

6.1

%

8.9

%

Industrial

6.0

%

7.5

%

All other

8.1

%

9.5

%

Total

100.0

%

100.0

%

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company defines Adjusted net income as follows: Net income before certain restructuring and special charges, costs associated with financing and other transactions, deferred loss/(gain) on other hedges, depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory, deferred income tax and other tax expense, amortization of deferred financing costs, and other costs. The Company believes Adjusted net income provides investors with helpful information with respect to the performance of the Company's operations, and management uses Adjusted net income to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted net income is not a measure of liquidity. See the tables below which reconcile Net income to Adjusted net income and projected GAAP earnings per share to projected Adjusted net income per share.

The following unaudited table reconciles the Company's Net income to Adjusted net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

(In 000s, except per share amounts)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

Net income

$

35,355

$

68,373

Restructuring and special charges

1,156

(2,417)

Financing and other transaction costs

19,822

68

Deferred loss/(gain) on other hedges

4,038

(4,194)

Depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory

47,346

34,622

Deferred income tax and other tax expense

1,486

613

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1,653

986

Total adjustments

$

75,501

$

29,678

Adjusted net income

$

110,856

$

98,051

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding used in Adjusted net income per share calculation

171,262

174,151

Adjusted net income per diluted share

$

0.65

$

0.56

The Company's definition of Adjusted net income includes the current tax expense/(benefit) that will be payable/(realized) on the Company's income tax return and excludes deferred income tax and other tax expense/(benefit). As the Company treats deferred income tax and other tax expense/(benefit) as an adjustment to compute Adjusted net income, the deferred income tax effect associated with the reconciling items would not change Adjusted net income for any period presented. The theoretical current income tax expense/(benefit) associated with the reconciling items above would be as follows: Depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory: $0.1 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively; Restructuring and special charges: $0.1 million and $0.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The following unaudited table identifies where in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations the adjustments to reconcile Net income to Adjusted net income were recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

($ in 000s)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

Cost of revenue

$

9,205

$

557

Selling, general and administrative

258

68

Amortization of intangible assets

44,616

31,648

Restructuring and special charges

98

Interest expense

1,653

986

Other, net

18,185

(4,194)

Provision for income taxes

1,486

613

Total adjustments

$

75,501

$

29,678

The following unaudited table reconciles the Company's projected GAAP earnings per share to projected Adjusted net income per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and full year ended December 31, 2015. The amounts in the table below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not add due to the effect of rounding.

Three months ended

June 30, 2015

Full year ended

December 31, 2015

Low End

High End

Low End

High End

Projected GAAP earnings per diluted share

$

0.35

$

0.41

$

1.37

$

1.61

Restructuring and special charges

0.01

0.01

Financing and other transaction costs

0.01

0.01

0.12

0.12

Deferred (gain)/loss on other hedges

0.02

0.02

Depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory

0.26

0.26

1.07

1.07

Deferred income tax and other tax (benefit)/expense

0.06

0.06

0.18

0.18

Amortization of deferred financing costs

0.01

0.01

0.04

0.04

Projected Adjusted net income per diluted share

$

0.69

$

0.75

$

2.80

$

3.04

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding used in Adjusted net income per share calculation (in 000s)

171,500

171,500

171,700

171,700

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Estimates used may change as new events occur or additional information is obtained. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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