Exhibit 99.1
Sun Hydraulics Reports 2015 Earnings, Announces Shared Distribution
SARASOTA, FL, February 29, 2016 – Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ: SNHY) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended 2015. Additionally, the Board of Directors announced a $2.8 million shared distribution.
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(Dollars in millions except net income per share) | | | | | |
| January 2, 2016 | | December 27, 2014 | | Increase/(Decrease) |
Twelve Months Ended | | | | | |
Net sales | $ | 200.7 |
| | $ | 227.7 |
| | (12 | )% |
Net income | $ | 33.1 |
| | $ | 43.8 |
| | (24 | )% |
Net income per share: | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 1.24 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
| | (25 | )% |
Diluted | $ | 1.24 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
| | (25 | )% |
Three Months Ended | | | | | |
Net sales | $ | 44.3 |
| | $ | 54.8 |
| | (19 | )% |
Net income | $ | 5.1 |
| | $ | 10.3 |
| | (50 | )% |
Net income per share: | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.19 |
| | $ | 0.39 |
| | (51 | )% |
Diluted | $ | 0.19 |
| | $ | 0.39 |
| | (51 | )% |
"The fourth quarter was in line with our expectations, resulting in sales of $200.7 million for the year" stated Allen Carlson, Sun's President and CEO. "While the 2015 financial results were sluggish coming off of a strong 2014, we feel we have weathered much of the storm with regard to contracting end markets and negative currency influences. Macro-economic indicators appear to be leveling out.”
Carlson continued, “Year over year, 2015 sales to the Americas decreased 13%, with demand in Asia/Pacific and Europe each down 9% and 11%, respectively. Currency accounted for much of the decline in Europe, while weakening OEM demand in Asia/Pacific, specifically in the Korean construction market, is responsible for the decrease in that region. In the Americas, vulnerable end markets drove reduced demand."
“We continue to engage in various product and market expansion activities,” declared Carlson. “Our development of electro-hydraulic cartridge valves is creating unique solutions for one of the fastest growing segments in our industry. Initiatives to add marketing resources to all regions are increasing Sun’s global presence to further our brand and reach worldwide. Operationally, we remain dedicated to evolving processes to drive both quality and productivity.”
“Our first quarter estimates indicate we may be nearing the bottom of this difficult cycle,” concluded Carlson. “While global capital goods indicators aren’t yet positive, our orders rates show promise. We remain agile and ready to capitalize on early-cycle opportunities with our efforts focused on satisfying customer demand, growing market share, and delivering strong financial results.”
Shared Distribution
Recognizing both Sun’s performance in a difficult year and the importance of the Company’s employees and shareholders, the Board has again declared a shared distribution for 2015. The 2015 shared distribution totals approximately $2.8 million. It consists of a contribution to employees equal to 5% of wages, most of which will be paid into retirement plans in the form of Sun Hydraulics stock, and a $0.04 per share cash dividend to be paid to all shareholders. The shared distribution is in addition to the normal quarterly dividend and is payable on March 31, 2016, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2016.
Outlook
First quarter 2016 revenues are expected to be approximately $50 million, down 8% from the first quarter of 2015. Earnings per share are estimated to be $0.31 to $0.33 compared to $0.39 in the same period a year ago. Currency is responsible for $1.6M of the decline in revenues and $0.04 of the decline in earnings per share in first quarter estimates.
Webcast
Sun Hydraulics Corporation will broadcast its 2015 fourth quarter and year-end financial results conference call live over the Internet at 9:00 A.M. E.T. tomorrow, March 1, 2016. To listen to the webcast, go to the Investor Relations section of www.sunhydraulics.com.
Webcast Q&A
If an individual wishes to ask questions directly during the webcast, the conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-888-378-0320 and using 3075784 as the access code. Questions also may be submitted to the Company via email by going to the Sun Hydraulics website, www.sunhydraulics.com, and clicking on Investor Relations on the top menu. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on contact email: investor@sunhydraulics.com, which will open an email window to type in your message. Sun leadership will then answer these and other questions during the Company’s webcast. A copy of this earnings release is posted on the Investor Relations page of our website under “Press Releases.”
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 heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2015, and under the heading “Business” and particularly under the subheading, “Business Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2016. 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)
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| Three months ended |
| January 2, 2016 | | December 27, 2014 |
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Net sales | $ | 44,289 |
| | $ | 54,803 |
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Cost of sales | 28,495 |
| | 33,025 |
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Gross profit | 15,794 |
| | 21,778 |
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Selling, engineering and administrative expenses | 8,123 |
| | 7,445 |
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Operating income | 7,671 |
| | 14,333 |
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Interest (income) expense, net | (400 | ) | | (666 | ) |
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss, net | (265 | ) | | (509 | ) |
Miscellaneous (income) expense, net | 980 |
| | 137 |
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Income before income taxes | 7,356 |
| | 15,371 |
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Income tax provision | 2,253 |
| | 5,044 |
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Net income | $ | 5,103 |
| | $ | 10,327 |
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Basic net income per common share | $ | 0.19 |
| | $ | 0.39 |
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Weighted average basic shares outstanding | 26,757 |
| | 26,548 |
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Diluted net income per common share | $ | 0.19 |
| | $ | 0.39 |
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 26,757 |
| | 26,548 |
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Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.090 |
| | $ | 0.090 |
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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except per share data)
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| For the year ended |
| January 2, 2016 | | December 27, 2014 |
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Net sales | $ | 200,727 |
| | $ | 227,673 |
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Cost of sales | 123,634 |
| | 133,781 |
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Gross profit | 77,093 |
| | 93,892 |
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Selling, engineering and administrative expenses | 30,202 |
| | 29,821 |
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Operating income | 46,891 |
| | 64,071 |
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Interest (income) expense, net | (1,422 | ) | | (1,592 | ) |
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss, net | (1,104 | ) | | (764 | ) |
Miscellaneous (income) expense, net | 187 |
| | 685 |
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Income before income taxes | 49,230 |
| | 65,742 |
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Income tax provision | 16,092 |
| | 21,967 |
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Net income | $ | 33,138 |
| | $ | 43,775 |
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Basic net income per common share | $ | 1.24 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
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Weighted average basic shares outstanding | 26,687 |
| | 26,456 |
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Diluted net income per common share | $ | 1.24 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 26,687 |
| | 26,456 |
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Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 1.45 |
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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
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| January 2, 2016 | | December 27, 2014 |
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Assets | | | |
Current assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 81,932 |
| | $ | 56,843 |
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Restricted cash | 44 |
| | 319 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $184 and $172 | 13,531 |
| | 17,501 |
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Inventories | 13,047 |
| | 14,098 |
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Income taxes receivable | 123 |
| | — |
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Deferred income taxes | 460 |
| | 467 |
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Short-term investments | 44,174 |
| | 43,353 |
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Other current assets | 3,707 |
| | 2,966 |
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Total current assets | 157,018 |
| | 135,547 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | 74,121 |
| | 77,716 |
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Goodwill | 4,988 |
| | 5,141 |
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Other assets | 5,413 |
| | 4,360 |
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Total assets | $ | 241,540 |
| | $ | 222,764 |
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Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | |
Accounts payable | $ | 4,422 |
| | $ | 4,873 |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 4,849 |
| | 7,908 |
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Income taxes payable | — |
| | 559 |
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Dividends payable | 2,411 |
| | 2,392 |
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Total current liabilities | 11,682 |
| | 15,732 |
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Deferred income taxes | 7,411 |
| | 8,501 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities | 260 |
| | 272 |
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Total liabilities | 19,353 |
| | 24,505 |
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Commitments and contingencies | — |
| | — |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | | |
Preferred stock, 2,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, no shares outstanding | — |
| | — |
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Common stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 26,786,518 and 26,572,774 shares outstanding | 27 |
| | 27 |
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Capital in excess of par value | 82,265 |
| | 73,499 |
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Retained earnings | 149,938 |
| | 128,818 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (10,043 | ) | | (4,085 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | 222,187 |
| | 198,259 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 241,540 |
| | $ | 222,764 |
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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) |
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| Twelve months ended |
| January 2, 2016 | | December 27, 2014 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | $ | 33,138 |
| | $ | 43,775 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 9,557 |
| | 8,718 |
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(Gain)Loss on disposal of assets | (171 | ) | | 171 |
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Stock-based compensation expense | 4,324 |
| | 3,899 |
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Deferred director and phantom stock unit expense (income) | 17 |
| | 35 |
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Stock compensation income tax benefit | 112 |
| | (137 | ) |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 12 |
| | 55 |
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Provision for slow moving inventory | (193 | ) | | (37 | ) |
Provision for deferred income taxes | (846 | ) | | 1,265 |
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(Increase) decrease in, net of acquisition: | | | |
Accounts receivable | 3,958 |
| | (572 | ) |
Inventories | 1,244 |
| | (208 | ) |
Income taxes receivable | (235 | ) | | 1,091 |
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Other current assets | (741 | ) | | (150 | ) |
Other assets | 289 |
| | 69 |
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Increase (decrease) in, net of acquisition: | | | |
Accounts payable | (451 | ) | | 243 |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 476 |
| | 4,118 |
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Income taxes payable | (559 | ) | | 559 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities | (29 | ) | | (48 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 49,902 |
| | 62,846 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Investment in licensed technology | (1,425 | ) | | (1,075 | ) |
Capital expenditures | (6,106 | ) | | (10,667 | ) |
Proceeds from dispositions of equipment | 1,645 |
| | 37 |
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Purchases of short-term investments | (30,125 | ) | | (51,236 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments | 26,698 |
| | 44,765 |
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Net cash used in investing activities | (9,313 | ) | | (18,176 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Stock compensation income tax benefit | (112 | ) | | 137 |
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Proceeds from stock issued | 1,019 |
| | 846 |
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Dividends to shareholders | (11,999 | ) | | (38,357 | ) |
Change in restricted cash | 275 |
| | 15 |
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Net cash used in financing activities | (10,817 | ) | | (37,359 | ) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (4,683 | ) | | (5,380 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 25,089 |
| | 1,931 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 56,843 |
| | 54,912 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 81,932 |
| | $ | 56,843 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | |
Cash paid: | | | |
Income taxes | $ | 17,857 |
| | $ | 19,693 |
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Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions: | | | |
Common stock issued for shared distribution through accrued expenses and other liabilities | $ | 3,535 |
| | $ | 3,226 |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities | $ | (403 | ) | | $ | (671 | ) |
Contact:
David Lamb
Investor Relations
941-362-1200
Tricia Fulton
Chief Financial Officer
941-362-1200