EXHIBIT 99.1

Sun Hydraulics Reports Strong First Quarter Results with Sales of $55 Million and Earnings of $0.41 per share

SARASOTA, FLA, May 7, 2012 – Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ: SNHY) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012 as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions except net income per share)                
     March 31,
2012
     April 2,
2011
     Increase  

Three Months Ended

        

Net Sales

   $ 55.3       $ 50.7         9

Net Income

   $ 10.6       $ 9.8         8

Net Income per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.41       $ 0.38         8

Diluted

   $ 0.41       $ 0.38         8

Note: The Company announced a three-for-two stock split, effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2011, payable on July 15, 2011. All earnings per share and weighted average share information reflect the 50% stock dividend.

“First quarter sales and earnings rebounded nicely after a soft fourth quarter,” said Allen Carlson, Sun’s CEO and president. “Results were driven by strong North American demand, which was responsible for most of the year-over-year first quarter increase in both sales and earnings. Asian and European sales, which decreased in the second half of 2011, rebounded to first quarter 2011 levels. European sales were consistent with last year despite non-recurring sales of about $1.8 million relating to a onetime project in the prior year.”

“As we announced in January, we have begun site work for a third factory in Sarasota,” Carlson continued. “Total spending for site work and the building in 2012 will be approximately $6 million. The new capacity is expected to be completed in the first half of 2013, with a total expenditure of $16 million. This expansion will provide the infrastructure necessary for Sun’s future growth.”

“North American demand continues to drive our second quarter forecast,” Carlson concluded. “European and Asian demand is expected to be stable in the second quarter. The first half of 2012 will be strong. The 54.8 PMI number announced last week indicates the U.S. manufacturing sector’s expansion, in place now for 33 months, is continuing. This signals a good environment for accelerated growth in the second half of 2012.”

Outlook

Second quarter 2012 revenues are expected to be approximately $56 million, up approximately 3% from the second quarter of 2011. Earnings per share are estimated to be $0.41 to $0.43, compared to $0.41 in the same period a year ago.


Webcast

Sun Hydraulics Corporation will broadcast its 2012 first quarter financial results conference call live over the Internet at 9:00 A.M. E.T. tomorrow, May 8, 2012. 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 1-888-278-8471 and using 3117204 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 management 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 March 31, 2012, and under the heading “Business” and particularly under the subheading, “Business Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. 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.

 

- 2 -


SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands except per share data)

 

     Three months ended  
     March 31, 2012     April 2, 2011  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Net sales

   $  55,274      $  50,703   

Cost of sales

     33,056        30,761   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     22,218        19,942   

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses

     6,954        6,031   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     15,264        13,911   

Interest income, net

     (341     (163

Foreign currency transaction gain, net

     (11     (54

Miscellaneous income, net

     (125     (289
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     15,741        14,417   

Income tax provision

     5,118        4,647   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 10,623      $ 9,770   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share (1)

   $ 0.41      $ 0.38   

Weighted average basic shares outstanding (1)

     25,785        25,547   

Diluted net income per common share (1)

   $ 0.41      $ 0.38   

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (1)

     25,834        25,602   

Dividends declared per share (1)

   $ 0.210      $ 0.133   

 

(1) The Company announced a three-for-two stock split, effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2011, payable on July 15, 2011. All per share and weighted average share information reflect the 50% stock dividend.

 

- 3 -


SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

     March 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 53,337      $ 51,262   

Restricted cash

     48        46   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $101 and $83

     21,702        16,227   

Inventories

     14,199        12,829   

Income taxes receivable

     —          120   

Deferred income taxes

     260        260   

Marketable securities

     26,083        21,832   

Other current assets

     2,000        1,354   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     117,629        103,930   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     57,367        56,959   

Other assets

     6,491        6,639   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 181,487      $ 167,528   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 5,635      $ 4,402   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     4,414        7,466   

Income taxes payable

     3,964        —     

Dividends payable

     2,331        2,318   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     16,344        14,186   

Deferred income taxes

     6,920        6,917   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     1,233        1,149   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     24,497        22,252   

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     26        26   

Capital in excess of par value

     53,480        48,944   

Retained earnings

     103,599        98,426   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (115     (2,120
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     156,990        145,276   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 181,487      $ 167,528   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

- 4 -


SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

     Three months ended  
     March 31, 2012     April 2, 2011  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 10,623      $ 9,770   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     1,793        1,689   

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

     (21     (139

Unrealized foreign exchange gain

     (19     —     

Provision for deferred income taxes

     3        6   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     18        (1

Stock-based compensation expense

     641        402   

(Increase) decrease in, net of acquisition:

    

Accounts receivable

     (5,493     (3,743

Inventories

     (1,370     (1,211

Income taxes receivable

     120        1,154   

Other current assets

     (646     (667

Other assets

     93        (296

Increase (decrease) in, net of acquisition:

    

Accounts payable

     1,233        2,265   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     701        1,187   

Income taxes payable

     3,964        3,148   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     84        266   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     11,724        13,830   

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Proceeds from sale of joint venture

     —          1,451   

Capital expenditures

     (1,786     (1,111

Proceeds from dispositions

     21        140   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (4,638     (1,989

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities

     712        1,059   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (5,691     (450

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock issued

     142        133   

Dividends to shareholders

     (5,437     (3,411
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (5,295     (3,278

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     1,337        1,283   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     2,075        11,385   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     51,262        33,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 53,337      $ 44,591   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid:

    

Income taxes

   $ 1,032      $ 339   

Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions:

    

Common stock issued for shared distribution through accrued expenses and other liabilities

   $ 3,753      $ 2,412   

 

- 5 -


     United                    United               
     States      Korea      Germany      Kingdom      Elimination     Consolidated  

Three Months

                

Ended March 31, 2012

                

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   $ 35,620       $ 5,952       $ 7,421       $ 6,281       $ —        $ 55,274   

Intercompany sales

     9,075         —           23         374         (9,472     —     

Operating income

     11,781         706         1,545         1,134         98        15,264   

Depreciation

     1,325         27         82         218         —          1,652   

Capital expenditures

     1,593         11         17         165         —          1,786   

Three Months

                

Ended April 2, 2011

                

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   $ 30,467       $ 6,023       $ 7,188       $ 7,025       $ —        $ 50,703   

Intercompany sales

     9,489         —           52         376         (9,917     —     

Operating income

     9,976         941         1,740         1,206         48        13,911   

Depreciation

     1,292         25         99         241         —          1,657   

Capital expenditures

     896         122         45         48         —          1,111   

 

- 6 -