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Zebra Technologies Announces 2015 Fourth Quarter Financial Results

February 25, 2016 6:30 AM

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today reported that net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2015, were $952.7 million, compared with $790.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014. The GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter was $6.8 million, or $0.13 per share, compared with GAAP net loss of $51.7 million, or $1.02 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2014. Financial results for the 2014 fourth quarter and full year include two months of results of the Enterprise business that the company acquired on October 27, 2014.

Summary Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

$ in millions except per share data

4Q15

4Q14

Change

GAAP net sales

$ 952.7

$ 790.6

20.5%

GAAP net (loss) income

$ (6.8)

$ (51.7)

NM

GAAP (loss) earnings per share

$ (0.13)

$ (1.02)

NM

Non-GAAP net income

$ 78.5

$ 62.1

26.4%

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share

$ 1.51

$ 1.22

23.8%

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 165.2

$ 145.2

13.7%

Adjusted EBITDA (%)

17.3%

18.2%

(0.9) pts.

Note: The Company's calculation of Non-GAAP results adjust for certain items on a tax-effected basis. Please refer to the tables included in this press release for reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial results.

Non-GAAP Financial Results (unaudited)

For the fourth quarter of 2015, sales excluding the impact of purchase accounting were $956.3 million. Non-GAAP net income was $78.5 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, compared with $62.1 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $165.2 million, or 17.3% of sales compared to $145.2 million, or 18.2% of sales for the fourth quarter of 2014.

"Our strong fourth quarter results were driven by solid growth in key markets and a focus on driving profitability. In 2015, we extended our leadership in Enterprise Asset Intelligence and made significant progress on integrating the transformational acquisition of the Enterprise business," said Anders Gustafsson, CEO of Zebra Technologies. "As we enter 2016, we remain committed to our strategic priorities of driving profitable growth, executing on cost synergies, de-levering the balance sheet and operating as One Zebra. Our customers continue to invest in technology to improve efficiencies, and we are well positioned as their partner of choice. With a healthy pipeline of activity, we expect to gain momentum through the remainder of the year, enabling us to meet our growth goals for 2016 and longer-term."

Discussion and Analysis – Fourth Quarter

  • Net sales were $952.7 million on a GAAP basis, and include a reduction of $3.6 million for a purchase accounting adjustment related to service contracts acquired with the Enterprise business, reflecting an increase of $162.1 million from the fourth quarter of 2014. Excluding the purchase accounting adjustment noted above, sales in the Enterprise business accounted for $635.8 million compared to $482.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Pre-transaction Zebra sales were $320.5 million compared to $314.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. On a constant currency basis, and excluding the purchase accounting adjustment, fourth quarter year-over-year sales growth inclusive of estimated 2014 Enterprise sales was 4% for total Zebra and 2% for Enterprise. Pre-transaction Zebra sales were up 7% in constant currency.
  • Gross margin for the fourth quarter on a GAAP basis was 44.9% including the impact of purchase accounting adjustments associated with service contracts and costs of goods sold. Excluding purchase accounting adjustments, adjusted gross margin for the quarter was 45.1%, compared to 46.6% in the fourth quarter of 2014, reflecting the change in mix associated with the sale of Enterprise products, which generally have a lower gross margin percentage than pre-transaction Zebra products, and the impact of foreign currency movements, net of hedges.
  • Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2015 of $405.5 million increased by $44.2 million from the prior year's fourth quarter, primarily as a result of the Enterprise acquisition. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2015 include $53.6 million in acquisition, integration, exit and restructuring costs, versus $71.7 million in the prior year quarter, as well as $61.1 million for amortization of intangible assets, compared with $46.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2014.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • As of December 31, 2015, the company had cash of $192.4 million, accounts receivable of $674.3 million, inventories of $393.8 million, and long-term debt of $3.0 billion.
  • For the full year 2015, the company made $183 million of scheduled cash interest payments and $165 million in term loan principal payments. Subsequent to the end of 2015, the company paid an additional $80 million of term loan payments.
  • For the full year 2015, the company generated $102.6 million of cash flow from operations and made capital expenditures of $114.3 million.

Outlook

Full Year 2016

The company expects full year 2016 net sales, excluding purchase accounting adjustments, to grow approximately 1% to 4% from the comparable net sales of $3,668 million for the full year 2015. This view reflects an expectation of year-over-year growth of 2% to 5% on a constant currency basis.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be in the range of 17% to 18% for the full year 2016.

The company expects to pay down at least $300 million of debt principal in 2016.

Additional full year 2016 assumptions include:

  • Realization of approximately $50 million of incremental acquisition cost synergies compared to 2015
  • Of the remaining $130-150 million of integration-related expenses and capital expenditures for 2016-2017, the vast majority are expected to be incurred in 2016
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $70-75 million, including approximately $15-20 million related to acquisition integration
  • Depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $310-315 million

First Quarter

The company expects first quarter 2016 net sales, excluding purchase accounting adjustments, to decline approximately (3)% to 0% from the comparable net sales of $899 million in the first quarter of 2015. This expectation reflects year-over-year growth of (1)% to +2% on a constant currency basis.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be in the range of 16% to 17% for the first quarter 2016. Non-GAAP earnings are expected to be in the range of $1.19 to $1.34 per share.

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 fourth quarter of 2015. The conference call will be held at 7:30 A.M. Central Time (8:30 A.M. Eastern Time) today. To view the webcast, visit the investor relations section of the company's website at investors.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 outlook. 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 and 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, 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. 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. 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, including the company's most recent Form 10-K.

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 enterprises need to simplify operations, know more about their businesses, and empower their mobile workforces. For more information, visit www.zebra.com.

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.

Contacts

Investors

Media

Michael Steele, CFA

Therese Van Ryne

Vice President, Investor Relations

Director, Global PR and Industry Analyst Relations

+ 1 847 793 6707

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[email protected]

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

December 31,2015

December 31,2014

Assets

(Unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 192,394

$ 393,950

Investments and marketable securities

-

24,385

Accounts receivable, net

674,336

670,402

Inventories, net

393,848

394,176

Deferred income taxes

-

122,772

Income tax receivable

4,108

12,988

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

67,755

53,377

Total Current assets

1,332,441

1,672,050

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

297,601

255,092

Goodwill

2,493,265

2,489,510

Other intangibles, net

757,524

1,029,293

Long term deferred income taxes

51,609

-

Other long-term assets

92,030

93,121

Total Assets

$ 5,024,470

$ 5,539,066

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 289,349

$ 326,524

Accrued liabilities

358,663

421,070

Deferred revenue

197,891

196,213

Current portion of long-term debt

24

4,209

Deferred income taxes

-

-

Income taxes payable

30,519

4,518

Total Current liabilities

876,446

952,534

Long-term debt

3,012,212

3,156,490

Long-term deferred tax liability

1,067

199,853

Long-term unearned revenue

123,415

115,847

Other long-term liabilities

98,461

74,434

Total Liabilities

4,111,601

4,499,158

Stockholders' Equity:

Preferred stock

-

-

Class A Common Stock

722

722

Additional paid-in capital

194,300

147,090

Treasury stock

(631,458)

(634,664)

Retained earnings

1,397,974

1,535,307

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(48,669)

(8,547)

Total Stockholders' Equity

912,869

1,039,908

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$ 5,024,470

$ 5,539,066

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,2015

December 31,2014

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Net sales

Net sales of tangible products

$ 828,183

$ 683,978

$ 3,132,881

$ 1,498,562

Revenue from services and software

124,558

106,633

519,091

172,010

Total net sales

952,741

790,611

3,651,972

1,670,572

Cost of sales

Cost of sales of tangible products

434,672

382,884

1,630,574

792,137

Cost of services and software

90,292

71,315

377,165

100,410

Total cost of sales

524,964

454,199

2,007,739

892,547

Gross profit

427,777

336,412

1,644,233

778,025

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

118,926

105,352

486,369

213,304

Research and development

98,267

79,311

394,111

151,103

General and administrative

73,626

58,761

276,656

138,214

Amortization of intangible assets

61,081

46,160

250,869

54,096

Acquisition and integration costs

49,139

66,094

143,646

126,711

Exit and restructuring costs

4,427

5,573

39,279

6,007

Total operating expenses

405,466

361,251

1,590,930

689,435

Operating (loss) income

22,311

(24,839)

53,303

88,590

Other (expense) income:

Foreign exchange income (loss)

(854)

(8,427)

(22,048)

(8,759)

Interest (expense)/income

(48,696)

(59,599)

(193,958)

(61,968)

Other, net

(12)

146

(920)

(1,234)

Total other (expenses)

(49,562)

(67,880)

(216,926)

(71,961)

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

(27,251)

(92,719)

(163,623)

16,629

Income tax expense (benefit)

(20,423)

(41,040)

(26,290)

(15,800)

Net (loss) income

$ (6,828)

$ (51,679)

$ (137,333)

$ 32,429

Basic (loss) earnings per share

$ (0.13)

$ (1.02)

$ (2.69)

$ 0.64

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

$ (0.13)

$ (1.02)

$ (2.69)

$ 0.63

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

51,207

50,452

50,996

50,789

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

51,207

50,452

50,996

51,380

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,2015

December 31,2014

December 31,2015

December 31,2014

Net (loss) income

$ (6,828)

$ (51,679)

$ (137,333)

$ 32,429

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

(260)

1,449

(6,024)

7,190

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

3,593

(7,699)

(6,854)

(7,699)

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

-

(311)

(272)

425

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(5,664)

1,704

(26,971)

1,318

Comprehensive (loss) income

$ (9,159)

$ (56,536)

$ (177,454)

$ 33,663

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,2015

December 31, 201 4

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$ (137,333)

$ 32,429

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

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

319,879

81,371

Amortization of debt issuance cost and discount

16,513

2,113

Share-based compensation

31,470

19,891

Impairment of long-term investment

-

2,333

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

(11,793)

(6,127)

Loss on sale of property and equipment

1,692

1,793

Deferred income taxes

(123,504)

(44,340)

(Gain) loss on forward interest rate swaps

(3,763)

4,649

All other, net

12,154

-

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired:

Accounts receivable, net

(6,447)

(69,628)

Inventories, net

(9,826)

(2,398)

Other assets

(6,724)

(12,947)

Accounts payable

(29,322)

62,188

Accrued liabilities

(12,777)

164,269

Deferred revenue

16,740

10,034

Income taxes

37,957

(5,691)

Other operating activities

7,663

8,386

Net cash provided by operating activities

102,579

248,325

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

(51,889)

(3,398,600)

Purchases of property and equipment

(114,254)

(39,291)

Proceeds from sale of long-term investments

3,039

-

Purchases of long-term investments

(348)

(2,454)

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

(726)

(651,698)

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

-

336,329

Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities

24,852

644,378

Net cash used in investing activities

(139,326)

(3,111,336)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of debt issuance costs

-

(24,473)

Payment of debt

(165,000)

-

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

-

3,188,855

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

17,265

26,477

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

(13,228)

(4,752)

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

11,793

6,127

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(149,170)

3,192,234

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(15,639)

1,900

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(201,556)

331,123

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

393,950

62,827

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 192,394

$ 393,950

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Income taxes paid, net

37,675

17,433

Interest paid

182,813

-

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

NET SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Product category

Hardware

$ 763,182

$ 614,529

24.2

80.1

77.8

Supplies

65,001

70,750

-8.1

6.8

8.9

Service and software

124,558

105,332

18.3

13.1

13.3

Total net sales

$ 952,741

$ 790,611

20.5

100.0

100.0

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Product category

Hardware

$ 2,864,615

$ 1,233,386

132.3

78.4

73.8

Supplies

268,266

265,176

1.2

7.4

15.9

Service and software

519,091

172,010

201.8

14.2

10.3

Total net sales

$ 3,651,972

$ 1,670,572

118.6

100.0

100.0

NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31,2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Geographic region

Europe, Middle East and Africa

$ 324,259

$ 302,991

7.0

34.0

38.3

Latin America

56,469

54,734

3.4

5.9

6.9

Asia-Pacific

116,917

91,904

27.2

12.3

11.6

Total International

497,745

449,629

10.7

52.2

56.8

North America

454,996

340,982

33.4

47.8

43.2

Total net sales

$ 952,741

$ 790,611

20.5

100.0

100.0

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31,2014

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Percent of Net Sales 2014

Geographic region

Europe, Middle East and Africa

$ 1,193,934

$ 583,005

104.8

32.7

34.9

Latin America

220,280

134,638

63.6

6.0

8.1

Asia-Pacific

462,474

215,911

114.2

12.7

12.9

Total International

1,876,688

933,554

101.0

51.4

55.9

North America

1,775,284

737,018

140.9

48.6

44.1

Total net sales

$ 3,651,972

$ 1,670,572

118.6

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

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Net (loss) income

$ (6,828)

$ (51,679)

$ (137,333)

$ 32,429

Income tax (benefit) expense

(20,423)

(41,040)

(26,290)

(15,800)

Share-based compensation

6,251

9,587

32,654

19,891

Acquisition and integration costs

49,139

66,094

143,646

126,711

Exit and restructuring costs

4,427

5,573

39,279

6,007

Loss on minority investment

2,333

Purchase accounting adjustments

3,569

34,634

19,562

34,634

Foreign exchange loss (income)

854

8,427

22,048

8,759

Amortization of intangible assets

61,081

46,160

250,869

54,096

Amortization of debt issuance cost and discount

3,987

2,113

16,513

2,113

Forward interest rate swaps (loss) gain

(366)

2,401

(3,763)

4,649

Tax effects

(23,216)

(20,206)

(80,545)

(74,918)

Total adjustments

$ 85,303

$ 113,743

$ 413,973

$ 168,475

Non-GAAP net income

$ 78,475

$ 62,064

$ 276,640

$ 200,904

GAAP (loss) earnings per share

Basic

$ (0.13)

$ (1.02)

$ (2.69)

$ 0.64

Diluted

$ (0.13)

$ (1.02)

$ (2.69)

$ 0.63

Non-GAAP earnings per share

Basic

$ 1.53

$ 1.23

$ 5.42

$ 3.96

Diluted

$ 1.51

$ 1.22

$ 5.31

$ 3.91

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

51,207

50,452

50,996

50,789

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

51,978

50,983

52,096

51,380

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

Net (loss) income

($6,828)

($51,679)

($137,333)

$32,429

Income tax expense (benefit)

(20,423)

(41,040)

(26,290)

(15,800)

Total other expense (income)

49,562

67,880

216,926

71,961

Operating (loss) income

$ 22,311

$ (24,839)

$ 53,303

$ 88,590

Depreciation

18,381

7,988

69,010

27,275

Amortization of intangible assets

61,081

46,160

250,869

54,096

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 101,773

$ 29,309

$ 373,182

$ 169,961

Acquisition and integration costs

49,139

66,094

143,646

126,711

Purchase accounting adjustments

3,569

34,634

19,562

34,634

Exit and restructuring costs

4,427

5,573

39,279

6,007

Share-based compensation

6,251

9,587

32,654

19,891

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 165,159

$ 145,197

$ 608,323

$ 357,204

Adjusted EBITDA % of Non-GAAP Sales

17.3%

18.2%

16.6%

21.3%

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