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Zebra Technologies Announces Second-Quarter 2016 Results

August 9, 2016 6:30 AM

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in providing solutions and services that give enterprises real-time visibility into their operations, today announced results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2016.

"Our solid second quarter results reflected sales in-line with our expectations, gross margin expansion, lower expenses, and improved profitability versus the prior year, against a challenging macro-economic backdrop. Furthermore, we continued to make steady progress on our integration of the Enterprise business," said Anders Gustafsson, CEO of Zebra Technologies. "We are reiterating our full year outlook with the assumption of no material change to the macro environment, and we remain fully committed to our strategic priorities. We are well positioned as the leader in helping enterprises improve visibility into their operations and are encouraged by our growth prospects going forward."

In millions, except per share amounts

2Q16

2Q15

Change

Select reported measures:

Net sales

$ 879

$ 890

(1.2)%

Gross profit

$ 406

$ 393

3.3%

Gross margin

46.2%

44.2%

200 bps

Net loss

$ (49)

$ (77)

36.4%

Reported loss per share

$ (0.95)

$ (1.50)

36.7%

Select non-GAAP measures:

Adjusted net sales

$ 882

$ 894

(1.3)%

Adj. net sales decline – constant currency

(0.3)%

Adjusted gross profit

$ 409

$ 398

2.8%

Adjusted gross margin

46.4%

44.5%

190 bps

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 144

$ 131

9.9%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

16.3%

14.6%

170 bps

Non-GAAP net income

$ 70

$ 53

32.1%

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share

$ 1.34

$ 1.03

30.1%

Note: Non-GAAP measures exclude certain items on a tax-effected basis. Refer to the tables included in this press release for reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results.

Reported Financial ResultsNet sales for the three months ended July 2, 2016, were $879 million, compared with $890 million for the second quarter of 2015. The net loss for the second quarter of 2016 was $49 million, or $0.95 per share, compared with $77 million, or $1.50 per share, for the second quarter of 2015.

Non-GAAP Financial Results Adjusted net sales were $882 million, compared to $894 million in the second quarter of 2015; and adjusted gross margin was 46.4% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 44.5% in the second quarter of 2015. Both adjusted net sales and gross margin exclude the impact of purchase accounting adjustments in 2016 and 2015.

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2016 were $384 compared to $407 million in the prior year's second quarter. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2016 include $39 million in acquisition and integration costs and exit and restructuring costs, versus $49 million in the prior year quarter, as well as $60 million for amortization of intangible assets, compared with $63 million for the second quarter of 2015. Adjusted (non-GAAP) metrics exclude these specific operating expense items.

Non-GAAP net income was $70 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, compared with $53 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2015.

Discussion and AnalysisAdjusted net sales in the Enterprise segment accounted for $577 million compared to $574 million in the second quarter of 2015. Legacy Zebra segment net sales were $305 million compared to $320 million in the second quarter of 2015. On a constant currency basis, and excluding the purchase accounting adjustments, second quarter year-over-year adjusted net sales declined 0.3%, with the Enterprise segment growing approximately 1%, and the Legacy Zebra segment declining by approximately 3%.

Adjusted gross margin for the quarter was 46.4%, compared to 44.5% in the prior year period, and reflects an increase primarily due to favorable changes in sales mix, improved margin on services, product cost reduction initiatives, and reductions in other costs.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2016 was $144 million, or 16.3% of adjusted net sales compared to $131 million, or 14.6% of adjusted net sales for the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to higher gross margin and lower operating expenses, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency changes versus the prior year period.

Tax adjustments and estimation changes related to profitability mix by jurisdiction had an approximate $0.14 positive impact to non-GAAP earnings per share in the second quarter of 2016.

Balance Sheet and Cash FlowAs of July 2, 2016, the company had cash of $141 million and total long term debt of $2.9 billion.

For the first half of 2016, the company made $99 million in scheduled cash interest payments and $145 million in term loan principal payments.

For the first half of 2016, the company generated $122 million of cash flow from operations and incurred capital expenditures of $35 million.

Outlook

Full Year 2016 The company continues to expect full year 2016 net sales, excluding purchase accounting adjustments, to change approximately (3)% to 1% 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 2% on a constant currency basis.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be approximately 17% for the full year 2016.

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

Third QuarterThe company expects third quarter 2016 adjusted net sales to decline approximately (3)% to 0% from the comparable net sales of $919 million in the third quarter of 2015. This expectation reflects year-over-year growth of (2)% to 1% on a constant currency basis.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be approximately 17% for the third quarter 2016. Non-GAAP earnings are expected to be in the range of $1.30 to $1.50 per share.

Conference Call NotificationInvestors are invited to listen to a live webcast of Zebra's conference call regarding the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2016. 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 StatementThis 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 With the unparalleled visibility Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides, enterprises become as smart and connected as the world we live in. Real-time information – gleaned from visionary solutions including hardware, software and services – give organizations the competitive edge they need to simplify operations, know more about their businesses and customers, and empower their mobile workers to succeed in today's data-centric world. For more information, visit www.zebra.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information This press release contains certain Non-GAAP financial measures, consisting of "adjusted net sales", "adjusted gross profit", "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 net sales to adjusted net sales, gross profit to adjusted gross profit, 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, IRC

Therese Van Ryne

Vice President, Investor Relations

Director, Global Public Relations

Phone: + 1 847 793 6707

Phone: + 1 847 370 2317

[email protected]

[email protected]

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in millions)

July 2,2016

December 31, 2015

Assets

(Unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 141

$ 192

Accounts receivable, net

631

674

Inventories, net

362

394

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

88

72

Total Current assets

$ 1,222

$ 1,332

Property and equipment, net

301

298

Goodwill

2,496

2,493

Other intangibles, net

640

757

Long-term deferred income taxes

54

52

Other long-term assets

78

92

Total Assets

$ 4,791

$ 5,024

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 347

$ 289

Accrued liabilities

303

358

Deferred revenue

209

198

Income taxes payable

-

31

Total Current liabilities

$ 859

$ 876

Long-term debt

2,873

3,012

Long-term deferred revenue

118

124

Other long-term liabilities

110

99

Total Liabilities

$ 3,960

$ 4,111

Stockholders' Equity:

Preferred stock

Class A common stock

1

1

Additional paid-in capital

189

194

Treasury stock

(615)

(631)

Retained earnings

1,320

1,398

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(64)

(49)

Total Stockholders' Equity

831

913

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$ 4,791

$ 5,024

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in millions, except share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Net sales

Net sales of tangible products

$ 753

$ 762

$ 1,467

$ 1,517

Revenue from services and software

126

128

259

266

Total net sales

$ 879

$ 890

$ 1,726

$ 1,783

Cost of sales

Cost of sales of tangible products

387

407

760

793

Cost of services and software

86

90

170

188

Total cost of sales

473

497

930

981

Gross profit

406

393

796

802

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

112

125

233

247

Research and development

95

100

188

196

General and administrative

78

70

152

136

Amortization of intangible assets

60

63

119

131

Acquisition and integration costs

34

31

71

57

Exit and restructuring costs

5

18

11

29

Total operating expenses

384

407

774

796

Operating (loss) income

22

(14)

22

6

Other (expense) income:

Foreign exchange (loss) income

(5)

11

(4)

(16)

Interest expense and other, net

(51)

(50)

(101)

(101)

Total other (expenses)

(56)

(39)

(105)

(117)

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

(34)

(53)

(83)

(111)

Income tax expense (benefit)

15

24

(5)

(9)

Net (loss) income

$ (49)

$ (77)

$ (78)

$ (102)

Basic (loss) earnings per share

$ (0.95)

$ (1.50)

$ (1.51)

$ (2.00)

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

$ (0.95)

$ (1.50)

$ (1.51)

$ (2.00)

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

51,533

50,917

51,405

50,798

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

51,533

50,917

51,405

50,798

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Net (loss) income

$ (49)

$ (77)

$ (78)

$ (102)

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

11

(5)

(4)

(3)

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

(3)

3

(10)

(4)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(6)

(8)

(1)

(10)

Comprehensive (loss) income

$ (47)

$ (87)

$ (93)

$ (119)

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$ (78)

$ (102)

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

154

162

Amortization of debt issuance cost and discount

11

10

Share-based compensation

12

18

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

(2)

(11)

Deferred income taxes

3

(25)

Unrealized (gain) loss on forward interest rate swaps

(2)

-

All other, net

4

1

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired:

Accounts receivable, net

46

48

Inventories, net

32

(23)

Other assets

20

(17)

Accounts payable

51

(43)

Accrued liabilities

(66)

1

Deferred revenue

4

16

Income taxes

(61)

(18)

Other operating activities

(6)

3

Net cash provided by operating activities

122

20

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

-

(49)

Purchases of property and equipment

(35)

(49)

Proceeds from sale of long-term investments

-

2

Purchases of long-term investments

(1)

-

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

-

(1)

Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities

-

25

Net cash used in investing activities

(36)

(72)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of debt

(213)

(130)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

68

-

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

5

11

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

(6)

(13)

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

2

11

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(144)

(121)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

7

(16)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(51)

(189)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

192

394

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 141

$ 205

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Income taxes paid, net

52

21

Interest paid

99

91

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

REPORTED NET SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

Three Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2016

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Product category

Hardware

$ 685

$ 695

-1.4

77.9

78.1

Supplies

68

67

1.5

7.8

7.5

Service and software

126

128

-1.6

14.3

14.4

Total Net sales

$ 879

$ 890

-1.2

100.0

100.0

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2016

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Product category

Hardware

$ 1,329

$ 1,383

-3.9

77.0

77.6

Supplies

138

134

3.0

8.0

7.5

Service and software

259

266

-2.6

15.0

14.9

Total net sales

$ 1,726

$ 1,783

-3.2

100.0

100.0

REPORTED NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Three Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2016

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Geographic region

Europe, Middle East and Africa

$ 283

$ 303

-6.6

32.2

34.0

Latin America

53

55

-3.6

6.0

6.2

Asia-Pacific

129

118

9.3

14.7

13.3

Total International

465

476

-2.3

52.9

53.5

North America

414

414

0.0

47.1

46.5

Total Net sales

$ 879

$ 890

-1.2

100.0

100.0

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Percent Change

Percent of Net Sales 2016

Percent of Net Sales 2015

Geographic region

Europe, Middle East and Africa

$ 557

$ 594

-6.2

32.2

33.3

Latin America

98

108

-9.3

5.7

6.0

Asia-Pacific

243

224

8.5

14.1

12.6

Total International

898

926

-3.0

52.0

51.9

North America

828

857

-3.4

48.0

48.1

Total net sales

$ 1,726

$ 1,783

-3.2

100.0

100.0

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME

(Amounts in millions, except share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Net (loss) income

$ (49)

$ (77)

$ (78)

$ (102)

Income tax expense (benefit)

$ 15

$ 24

$ (5)

$ (9)

Share-based compensation

$ 3

$ 9

$ 12

$ 18

Acquisition and integration costs

$ 34

$ 31

$ 71

$ 57

Exit and restructuring costs

$ 5

$ 18

$ 11

$ 29

Purchase accounting adjustments

$ 3

$ 5

$ 6

$ 12

Foreign exchange loss (income)

$ 5

$ (11)

$ 4

$ 16

Amortization of intangible assets

$ 60

$ 63

$ 119

$ 131

Amortization of debt issuance cost and discount

$ 6

$ 5

$ 11

$ 10

Forward interest rate swaps (income) gain

$ (1)

$ 2

$ (2)

$ (0)

Tax effects

$ (11)

$ (16)

$ (27)

$ (36)

Total adjustments

$ 119

$ 130

$ 200

$ 228

Non-GAAP net income

$ 70

$ 53

$ 122

$ 126

GAAP (loss) earnings per share

Basic

$ (0.95)

$ (1.50)

$ (1.51)

$ (2.00)

Diluted

$ (0.95)

$ (1.50)

$ (1.51)

$ (2.00)

Non-GAAP earnings per share

Basic

$ 1.35

$ 1.05

$ 2.38

$ 2.48

Diluted

$ 1.34

$ 1.03

$ 2.35

$ 2.44

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

51,533

50,917

51,405

50,798

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

52,115

51,735

52,040

51,483

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

EBITDA Reconciliation

Operating (loss) income

$ 22

$ (14)

$ 22

$ 6

Depreciation

17

19

35

31

Amortization of intangible assets

60

63

119

131

EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$ 99

$ 68

$ 176

$ 168

Acquisition and integration costs

34

31

71

57

Purchase accounting adjustments

3

5

6

12

Exit and restructuring costs

5

18

11

29

Share-based compensation

3

9

12

18

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$ 144

$ 131

$ 276

$ 284

Adjusted EBITDA % of non-GAAP Sales

16.3%

14.6%

15.9%

15.8%

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

ADJUSTED NET SALES DECLINE

Three Months Ended July 2, 2016

Reported net sales decline

(1.2)

%

Purchase accounting adjustments

(0.2)

%

Exclusion of foreign currency translation impact

1.1

%

Adjusted net sales decline in constant currency

(0.3)

%

Six Months EndedJuly 2, 2016

Reported net sales decline

(3.2)

%

Purchase accounting adjustments

(0.2)

%

Exclusion of foreign currency translation impact

1.6

%

Adjusted net sales decline in constant currency

(1.8)

%

ADJUSTED NET SALES BY SEGMENT

Three Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Percent Change

Legacy Zebra

$ 305

$ 320

-4.7

Enterprise

577

574

0.5

Adjusted net sales

$ 882

$ 894

-1.3

Purchase accounting adjustments

(3)

(4)

Reported net sales

$ 879

$ 890

-1.2

Six Months Ended

July 2, 2016

July 4, 2015

Percent Change

Legacy Zebra

$ 618

$ 652

-5.2

Enterprise

1,114

1,141

-2.4

Adjusted net sales

$ 1,732

$ 1,793

-3.4

Purchase accounting adjustments

(6)

(10)

Reported net sales

$ 1,726

$ 1,783

-3.2

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