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Zebra Technologies Announces 2015 Second Quarter Financial Results

August 11, 2015 6:30 AM

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Aug. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today reported that net sales for the three months ended July 4, 2015, were $889.8 million, compared with $288.4 million for the second quarter of 2014. The GAAP net loss for the second quarter was $76.3 million, or $1.50 per share, compared with GAAP net income of $27.6 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2014.

Summary Financial Performance (Unaudited)

$ in millions except per share data

2Q15

2Q14

Change

GAAP net sales

$ 889.8

$ 288.4

208.5%

Gross margin (%)

44.2

49.3

(5.1) pts.

GAAP net (loss) income

$ (76.3)

$ 27.6

NM

GAAP (loss) earnings per share

$ (1.50)

$ 0.54

NM

Non-GAAP net income

$ 53.3

$ 47.0

13.5%

Non-GAAP earnings per share

$ 1.05

$ 0.92

14.1%

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 131.5

$ 67.0

96.5%

Note: Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial results are available in the financial tables in this release.

Non-GAAP Financial Results (unaudited)

For the second quarter of 2015, non-GAAP net income was $53.3 million, or $1.05 per share, compared with $47.0 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2014. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2015 were $131.5 million, versus $67.0 million for the second quarter of 2014. The company's calculation of non-GAAP results adjusts for certain items on a tax-effected basis, including stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and integration costs, exit and restructuring costs, purchase accounting adjustments, amortization of intangible assets, and foreign exchange gains or losses. Please refer to the tables included in this press release for reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results.

"As we continue to execute our strategy as One Zebra, demand globally in mobile computing, scanning, and printing, bolstered top-line sales growth for the quarter," stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra's chief executive officer. "With an industry-leading portfolio and close collaboration with channel partners and end users, we continue to differentiate ourselves with innovative solutions that help customers gain greater visibility into their operations and achieve higher levels of growth, efficiency and service."

Discussion and Analysis – Second Quarter

  • Net sales of $889.8 million, including a reduction of $4.4 million for a purchase accounting adjustment related to service contracts acquired with the Enterprise business, increased 208.5% from the comparable quarter a year ago. The Enterprise business acquired from Motorola Solutions accounted for $573.4 million of sales in the quarter, excluding the purchase accounting adjustment noted above. Sales of legacy Zebra were $320.8 million, up 11.2% from $288.4 million in the second quarter of 2014. The effect of movements in foreign currency, net of hedges, reduced legacy Zebra sales by $9.7 million.
  • Gross margin for the second quarter of 2015 of 44.2% includes an increase to costs of sales associated with purchase accounting adjustments, costs associated with the rebranding of Motorola product, as well as other costs not expected to recur. The purchase accounting adjustments and other cost factors negatively impacted gross margin percentage by approximately 1.1 percentage points. Compared to the 49.3% gross margin in the second quarter of 2014, gross margin percentage also reflects a change in mix associated with the sale of Enterprise products which generally have a lower gross margin than pre-transaction Zebra products and the impact of foreign currency movements, net of hedges.
  • Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2015 of $406.7 million, increased by $297.6 million from the prior year's second quarter, primarily as a result of the Enterprise acquisition. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2015 include $49.1 million in acquisition, integration, exit and restructuring costs, versus $20.7 million for the prior year, as well as $63.7 million in amortization of intangible assets, compared with $2.7 million for the second quarter of 2014.
  • The company incurred a foreign exchange gain of $11.3 million related to changes in the valuation of net monetary assets. In addition, a net forward interest rate swaps loss of $1.7 million reflects a change in interest rates. Investment income was $1.6 million.
  • Interest expense of $49.3 million is related to debt funding for the acquisition of the Enterprise business from Motorola Solutions, and includes $5.1 million in amortization of debt issuance cost and discount.
  • Debt repayments in the quarter were $80 million, bringing total year-to-date repayments to $130 million.
  • As of July 4, 2015, the company had cash of $204.9 million, accounts receivable of $631.1 million, inventories of $404.5 million, and long-term debt of $3.0 billion.

Third Quarter Outlook

The company expects net sales in the third quarter of 2015 to be within a range of $900 million to $930 million. This forecast reflects an expectation of year-over-year growth of 4% to 7% in constant currency, on an estimated historical basis. Non-GAAP diluted earnings are expected in the range of $1.10 and $1.35 per share. Adjusted EBITDA are forecast within a range of $135 million and $150 million.

Conference Call Notification

Investors are invited to listen to a live webcast of Zebra's conference call regarding the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2015. The conference call will be held at 8.30 A.M. Eastern Time today. To listen to the call, visit the company's website at http://www.zebra.com.

Forward-looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, the statements regarding the company's financial forecast for the third quarter of 2015 stated in the paragraph above captioned "Third Quarter Outlook." Similarly, statements herein that describe the transaction between Zebra and Motorola Solutions including, its financial impact, and other statements of management's beliefs, intentions, or goals are also forward-looking statements. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "anticipate," "believe," "outlook," and "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the company's forward-looking statements. These statements represent estimates only as of the date they were made. Zebra undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this release.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zebra's industry, market conditions, general domestic and international economic conditions, and other factors. These factors include customer acceptance of Zebra's hardware and software products and competitors' product offerings, and the potential effects of technological changes. The continued uncertainty over future global economic conditions, the availability of credit, capital markets volatility, may have adverse effects on Zebra, its suppliers and its customers. In addition, a disruption in our ability to obtain products from vendors as a result of supply chain constraints, natural disasters or other circumstances could restrict sales and negatively affect customer relationships. Profits and profitability will be affected by Zebra's ability to control manufacturing and operating costs. Because of its debt, interest rates and financial market conditions will also have an impact on results. Foreign exchange rates will have an effect on financial results because of the large percentage of our international sales. The outcome of litigation in which Zebra may be involved is another factor. The success of integrating acquisitions, including the Enterprise business of Motorola Solutions, could also affect profitability, reported results and the company's competitive position in it industry. These and other factors could have an adverse effect on Zebra's sales, gross profit margins and results of operations and increase the volatility of our financial results. Descriptions of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect the company's future operations and results can be found in Zebra's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, readers are referred to Zebra's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) makes businesses as smart and connected as the world we live in. Zebra tracking and visibility solutions transform the physical to digital, creating the data streams businesses need in order to simplify operations, know more about their business, and empower their mobile workforce. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/possibilities.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, consisting of "EBITDA," "Adjusted EBITDA," "Non-GAAP net income" and "Non-GAAP earnings per share" in addition to measure our operating performance. Management presents these measures to focus on the on-going operations and believes it is useful to investors because they enable them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present operating results. The company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude certain significant items, as a means to understand the performance of its ongoing operations and how management views the business. Reconciliations of Operating Income to EBITDA, EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA, and GAAP net income to Non-GAAP net income are included in the financial schedules contained in this press release. These measures, however, should not be construed as an alternative to any other measure of performance determined in accordance with GAAP.

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

July 4, 2015

December 31,2014

Assets

(Unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 204,918

$ 393,950

Investments and marketable securities

-

24,385

Accounts receivable, net

631,067

670,402

Inventories, net

404,472

394,176

Deferred income taxes

98,993

122,772

Income tax receivable

92,366

12,988

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

67,304

53,377

Total Current assets

$ 1,499,120

$ 1,672,050

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

284,593

255,092

Goodwill

2,482,858

2,489,510

Other intangibles, net

898,004

1,029,293

Other long-term assets

95,005

93,121

Total Assets

$ 5,259,580

$ 5,539,066

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 281,771

$ 326,524

Accrued liabilities

363,095

421,070

Deferred revenue

215,458

196,213

Current portion of long-term debt

-

4,209

Income taxes payable

13,110

4,518

Total Current liabilities

$ 873,434

$ 952,534

Long-term debt

3,040,361

3,156,490

Long-term deferred tax liability

199,072

199,853

Long-term deferred revenue

109,089

115,847

Other long-term liabilities

86,034

74,434

Total Liabilities

$ 4,307,990

$ 4,499,158

Stockholders' Equity:

Preferred stock

-

-

Class A Common Stock

722

722

Additional paid-in capital

175,582

147,090

Treasury stock

(632,820)

(634,664)

Retained earnings

1,433,752

1,535,307

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(25,646)

(8,547)

Total Stockholders' Equity

951,590

1,039,908

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$ 5,259,580

$ 5,539,066

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

July 4, 2015

June 28,2014

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

Net sales

Net sales of tangible products

$ 761,935

$ 270,049

$ 1,517,257

$ 531,941

Revenue from services and software

127,839

18,372

265,701

44,748

Total net sales

889,774

288,421

1,782,958

576,689

Cost of sales

Cost of sales of tangible products

407,012

136,962

792,382

267,411

Cost of services and software

89,884

9,290

188,176

19,171

Total cost of sales

496,896

146,252

980,558

286,582

Gross profit

392,878

142,169

802,400

290,107

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

125,120

35,755

247,226

71,171

Research and development

99,087

23,710

195,504

46,567

General and administrative

69,659

26,321

135,795

54,712

Amortization of intangible assets

63,700

2,667

131,289

5,339

Acquisition and integration costs

31,166

20,364

57,497

25,291

Exit and restructuring costs

17,949

287

29,118

554

Total operating expenses

406,681

109,104

796,429

203,634

Operating (loss) income

(13,803)

33,065

5,971

86,473

Other (expense) income:

Investment income

1,575

379

1,378

800

Foreign exchange income (loss)

11,252

43

(15,939)

(249)

Forward interest rate swaps (loss) gain

(1,653)

(2,433)

36

(2,433)

Interest expense

(49,331)

-

(100,296)

-

Other, net

(707)

(57)

(1,980)

(49)

Total other (expenses)

(38,864)

(2,068)

(116,801)

(1,931)

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

(52,667)

30,997

(110,830)

84,542

Income tax expense (benefit)

23,591

3,440

(9,275)

15,379

Net (loss) income

$ (76,258)

$ 27,557

$ (101,555)

$ 69,163

Basic (loss) earnings per share

$ (1.50)

$ 0.54

$ (2.00)

$ 1.37

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

$ (1.50)

$ 0.54

$ (2.00)

$ 1.35

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

50,917

50,606

50,798

50,509

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

50,917

51,278

50,798

51,129

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

July 4, 2015

June 28,2014

Net (loss) income

$ (76,258)

$ 27,557

$ (101,555)

$ 69,163

Unrealized (loss) gain on anticipated sales hedging transactions, net of tax

(4,642)

776

(2,952)

1,389

Unrealized gain (loss) on forward interest rate swaps hedging transactions, net of tax

3,164

-

(3,887)

-

Unrealized holding (loss) gain on investments, net of taxes

-

348

(16)

496

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(8,532)

(29)

(10,245)

(196)

Comprehensive (loss) income

$ (86,268)

$ 28,652

$ (118,655)

$ 70,852

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$ (101,555)

$ 69,163

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

161,865

18,096

Amortization of debt issuance cost and discount

9,662

-

Share-based compensation

17,519

7,110

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

(11,115)

(3,947)

Deferred income taxes

18,487

2,979

Unrealized (gain) loss on forward interest rate swaps

(36)

2,433

All other, net

584

49

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired:

Accounts receivable, net

48,081

11,359

Inventories, net

(22,755)

(5,061)

Other assets

(17,058)

2,583

Accounts payable

(43,092)

(5,336)

Accrued liabilities

730

3,535

Deferred revenue

15,684

502

Income taxes

(60,800)

4,706

Other operating activities

3,311

1,742

Net cash provided by operating activities

19,512

109,913

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(49,291)

(7,962)

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

(48,805)

-

Proceeds from sale of long-term investments

1,748

-

Purchases of long-term investments

(168)

(1,213)

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

(739)

(276,400)

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

-

20,852

Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities

25,108

150,781

Net cash used in investing activities

(72,147)

(113,942)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of debt

(130,000)

-

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

11,538

8,686

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

(13,290)

(975)

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

11,115

3,947

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(120,637)

11,658

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(15,760)

(107)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(189,032)

7,522

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

393,950

62,827

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 204,918

$ 70,349

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Income taxes paid, net

21,354

7,627

Interest paid

91,431

-

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

Three Months Ended

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

Percent Change

Percent ofNet Sales 2015

Percent ofNet Sales 2014

Product category

Hardware

$ 694,702

$ 204,770

239.3

78.0

71.0

Supplies

67,233

65,279

3.0

7.6

22.6

Service and software

127,839

18,372

595.8

14.4

6.4

Total net sales

$ 889,774

$ 288,421

208.5

100.0

100.0

Six Months Ended

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Product category

Hardware

$ 1,382,772

$ 403,158

243.0

77.6

69.9

Supplies

134,485

128,783

4.4

7.5

22.3

Service and software

265,701

44,748

493.8

14.9

7.8

Total net sales

$ 1,782,958

$ 576,689

209.2

100.0

100.0

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Three Months Ended

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Geographic region

Europe, Middle East and Africa

$ 303,382

$ 94,200

222.1

34.1

32.7

Latin America

55,161

25,204

118.9

6.2

8.7

Asia-Pacific

117,466

40,334

191.2

13.2

14.0

Total International

476,009

159,738

198.0

53.5

55.4

North America

413,765

128,683

221.5

46.5

44.6

Total net sales

$ 889,774

$ 288,421

208.5

100.0

100.0

Six Months Ended

July 4,2015

June 28,2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Geographic region

Europe, Middle East and Africa

$ 593,926

$ 185,639

219.9

33.3

32.2

Latin America

108,446

50,844

113.3

6.1

8.8

Asia-Pacific

223,849

78,301

185.9

12.6

13.6

Total International

926,221

314,784

194.2

52.0

54.6

North America

856,737

261,905

227.1

48.0

45.4

Total net sales

$ 1,782,958

$ 576,689

209.2

100.0

100.0

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

July 4, 2015

June 28, 2014

July 4, 2015

June 28, 2014

Net (loss) income

($76,258)

$27,557

($101,555)

$69,163

Income tax expense (benefit)

23,591

3,440

(9,275)

15,379

Share-based compensation

8,723

4,144

17,519

7,110

Acquisition and integration costs

31,166

20,364

57,497

25,291

Exit and restructuring costs

17,949

287

29,118

554

Purchase accounting adjustments

5,338

-

11,763

-

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

(11,252)

(43)

15,939

249

Amortization of intangible assets

63,700

2,667

131,289

5,339

Non-cash interest expense

5,103

-

9,662

-

Forward interest rate swaps loss (gain)

1,653

2,433

(36)

2,433

Tax effects

(16,383)

(13,888)

(36,147)

(29,721)

Total adjustments

$ 129,588

$ 19,404

$ 227,329

$ 26,634

Non-GAAP net income

$ 53,330

$ 46,961

$ 125,774

$ 95,797

GAAP (loss) earnings per share

Basic

$ (1.50)

$ 0.54

$ (2.00)

$ 1.37

Diluted

$ (1.50)

$ 0.54

$ (2.00)

$ 1.35

Non-GAAP earnings per share

Basic

$ 1.05

$ 0.93

$ 2.48

$ 1.90

Diluted

$ 1.05

$ 0.92

$ 2.48

$ 1.87

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

50,917

50,606

50,798

50,509

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

50,917

51,278

50,798

51,129

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

July 4, 2015

June 28, 2014

July 4, 2015

June 28, 2014

Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA

and Adjusted EBITDA

Net (loss) income

($76,258)

$27,557

($101,555)

$69,163

Income tax expense (benefit)

23,591

3,440

(9,275)

15,379

Total other expense (income)

38,864

2,068

116,801

1,931

Operating (loss) income

$ (13,803)

$ 33,065

$ 5,971

$ 86,473

Depreciation

18,461

6,427

30,576

12,757

Amortization of intangible assets

63,700

2,667

131,289

5,339

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 68,358

$ 42,159

$ 167,836

$ 104,569

Acquisition and integration costs

31,166

20,364

57,497

25,291

Purchase accounting adjustments

5,338

-

11,763

-

Exit and restructuring costs

17,949

287

29,118

554

Share-based compensation

8,723

4,144

17,519

7,110

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 131,534

$ 66,954

$ 283,733

$ 137,524

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