Sun Hydraulics First Quarter Sales Increase 20%, EPS up 39%
SARASOTA, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/08/07 -- Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ: SNHY) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2007 as follows:
(Dollars in millions except net income per share)
March 31, April 1,
2007 2006 Increase
Three Months Ended
Net Sales $ 40.9 $ 34.2 20%
Net Income $ 5.8 $ 4.2 38%
Net Income per share:
Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.38 39%
Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.38 39%
"The brisk conditions we experienced across all geographic areas in the first quarter have continued through April," reported Allen Carlson, Sun's President and CEO. "While all business segments grew significantly, European and Asian sales were especially strong. We are confident that our international efforts are succeeding. Last month, we introduced several new electro-hydraulic products at the Hannover Fair in Germany, which were well received," affirmed Carlson.
"We were extremely pleased with our earnings on this level of sales especially after experiencing margin erosion over several quarters last year. Our gross profit improved this quarter and led to incremental bottom-line increases," stated Carlson.
"As we have stated throughout this capital goods cycle, we believe that Sun continues to gain market share as we outgrow the industry. Our growth, we believe, continues to be fueled by attending to basics: having the right products for the marketplace, providing detailed product information on demand, and delivering products when and where the customer wants," Carlson concluded.
Outlook
2007 second quarter sales are estimated to be approximately $41 million and earnings per share are estimated to be in the range of $0.52 to $0.54. This would represent an increase of approximately 11% in sales and 36% in earnings per share over last year.
Webcast
Sun Hydraulics Corporation will broadcast its first quarter financial results conference call live over the Internet at 2:30 P.M. E.T. tomorrow, May 9, 2007. To listen to the webcast, go to http://investor.sunhydraulics.com/medialist.cfm. A copy of this earnings release is posted on the Investor Relations page of our website under "Press Releases."
Webcast Q&A
Questions may be submitted to the Company via email after reviewing the earnings release by going to the Sun Hydraulics website, www.sunhydraulics.com, and clicking on Investor Relations. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on contact email: investor@sunhydraulics.com. Sun management will answer these and other questions during the Company's webcast. If an individual wishes to ask questions directly during the webcast, the conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-8033.
Sun Hydraulics Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds for worldwide industrial and mobile markets. For more information about Sun, please visit our website at www.sunhydraulics.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, including those in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, estimates or projections of the Company, its Directors or its Officers about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and assumptions made by management, and include among other items, (i) the Company's strategies regarding growth, including its intention to develop new products; (ii) the Company's financing plans; (iii) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations; (iv) the Company's ability to continue to control costs and to meet its liquidity and other financing needs; (v) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (vi) the Company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand domestically and internationally, including as a result of standardization. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur.
Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, (i) the economic cyclicality of the capital goods industry in general and the hydraulic valve and manifold industry in particular, which directly affect customer orders, lead times and sales volume; (ii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the Company's revenue and/or cost bases, such as increased competition, lack of qualified engineering, marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and raw materials costs; (iv) changes in technology or customer requirements, such as standardization of the cavity into which screw-in cartridge valves must fit, which could render the Company's products or technologies noncompetitive or obsolete; (v) new product introductions, product sales mix and the geographic mix of sales nationally and internationally; and (vi) changes relating to the Company's international sales, including changes in regulatory requirements or tariffs, trade or currency restrictions, fluctuations in exchange rates, and tax and collection issues. Further information relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included but not limited to information under the headings Item 1. "Business," Item 1A. "Risk Factors" and Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations" in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except per share data)
Three months ended
March 31, April 1,
2007 2006
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Net sales $ 40,854 $ 34,185
Cost of sales 26,971 23,204
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Gross profit 13,883 10,981
Selling, engineering and
administrative expenses 5,216 4,671
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Operating income 8,667 6,310
Interest expense 1 70
Foreign currency transaction gain (26) (41)
Miscellaneous (income)/expense, net (157) 28
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Income before income taxes 8,849 6,253
Income tax provision 3,043 2,073
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Net income $ 5,806 $ 4,180
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Basic net income per common share $ 0.53 $ 0.38
Weighted average basic shares outstanding 10,918 10,932
Diluted net income per common share $ 0.53 $ 0.38
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 10,974 11,001
Dividends declared per share $ 0.100 $ 0.100
SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
March 31, December 30,
2007 2006
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,562 $ 9,379
Restricted cash 59 118
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $110 and $140 17,182 13,917
Inventories 11,768 10,386
Deferred income taxes 219 219
Other current assets 1,350 986
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Total current assets 43,140 35,005
Property, plant and equipment, net 51,995 50,355
Other assets 1,880 1,825
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Total assets $ 97,015 $ 87,185
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 6,245 $ 4,812
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 3,286 4,059
Long-term debt due within one year 430 426
Dividends payable 1,093 1,085
Income taxes payable 3,324 608
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Total current liabilities 14,378 10,990
Long-term debt due after one year 489 646
Deferred income taxes 4,527 4,451
Other noncurrent liabilities 335 298
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Total liabilities 19,729 16,385
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 11 11
Capital in excess of par value 32,642 30,962
Retained earnings 39,995 35,284
Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,638 4,543
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Total shareholders' equity 77,286 70,800
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 97,015 $ 87,185
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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Three months ended
March 31, April 1,
2007 2006
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 5,806 $ 4,180
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,500 1,437
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of assets (20) 26
Provision for deferred income taxes 76 (1)
Allowance for doubtful accounts (30) (12)
Stock-based compensation expense 150 152
Stock options income tax benefit (31) (31)
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable (3,235) (2,642)
Inventories (1,382) (722)
Income taxes receivable - 236
Other current assets (364) (201)
Other assets (62) (16)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable 1,433 (1,185)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 613 760
Income taxes payable 2,747 1,393
Other noncurrent liabilities 37 (4)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 7,238 3,370
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (3,203) (1,965)
Proceeds from dispositions of equipment 31 2
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Net cash used in investing activities (3,172) (1,963)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt - 1,500
Repayment of debt (153) (145)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 54 49
Proceeds from stock issued 59 50
Payments for purchase of treasury stock - (244)
Dividends to shareholders (1,087) (1,089)
Stock options income tax benefit 31 31
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities (1,096) 152
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents 154 4
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,124 1,563
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 9,497 5,830
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 12,621 $ 7,393
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid:
Interest $ 1 $ 70
Income taxes $ 470 $ 476
Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions:
Common stock issued to ESOP through
accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 1,386 $ 1,180
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Three Months
Ended March 31, 2007
Sales to
unaffiliated
customers $ 23,769 $ 4,957 $ 6,591 $ 5,537 $ - $ 40,854
Intercompany sales 8,169 - 30 883 (9,082) -
Operating income 5,743 510 1,644 835 (65) 8,667
Depreciation 1,061 40 136 256 - 1,493
Capital expenditures 2,742 57 26 378 - 3,203
Three Months
Ended April 1, 2006
Sales to
unaffiliated
customers $ 20,861 $ 4,090 $ 4,577 $ 4,657 $ - $ 34,185
Intercompany sales 6,677 - 36 786 (7,499) -
Operating income 4,058 607 940 739 (34) 6,310
Depreciation 1,031 37 119 243 - 1,430
Capital expenditures 1,873 3 13 76 - 1,965
Contact: Richard K. Arter Investor Relations 941-362-1200 Tricia L. Fulton Chief Financial Officer 941-362-1200
Released May 8, 2007