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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2011
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  0-21044
(Commission File No.)
  33-0204817
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6101 Gateway Drive
Cypress, California 90630
(Address of principal executive offices, with Zip Code)
(714) 820-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code):
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
 
 

 


 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 24, 2011, Universal Electronics Inc. (“UEI”) is issuing a press release and holding a conference call regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and for the full year ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Pursuant to General Instruction B2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 will be deemed furnished, and not “filed,” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing, or subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Use of Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Information
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, UEI provides non-GAAP or Adjusted Pro Forma information in the press release as additional information for its operating results. References to Adjusted Pro Forma information are to non-GAAP pro forma measures. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. UEI’s management believes that this presentation of Adjusted Pro Forma financial information provides useful information to management and investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. In addition, management uses these measures for reviewing the financial results of UEI and for budget planning purposes..
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished with this report.
     99.1 Press Release of Universal Electronics Inc. dated February 24, 2011.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  Universal Electronics Inc.
 
 
Date: February 24, 2011  By:   /s/ Bryan Hackworth    
    Bryan Hackworth   
    Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit Number   Description
99.1
  Press Release dated February 24, 2011

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Exhibit 99.1
(LOGO)
Contacts: Paul Arling (UEI) 714.820.1000
Becky Herrick (IR Agency) 415.433.3777
Universal Electronics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year
End 2010 Financial Results

- - Reports Strong Fourth Quarter 2010 Net Sales of $102.5 million -
- - Expects 2011 Net Sales of between $475 Million and $500 Million —
CYPRESS, CA — February 24, 2010 — Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), (NASDAQ: UEIC) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
“A key component of our success in 2010 has been our ability to create innovative, practical and simple control devices that enhance the home entertainment experience and meet the future needs of consumers,” stated Paul Arling, UEI’s Chairman and CEO. “During the fourth quarter we experienced many benefits from our acquisition of Enson Assets Limited. We further established our footprint in the Asian market, added several significant customers to our roster and, perhaps more importantly, significantly expanded relationships with some of our existing customers through our acquisition.”
Arling added, “This year at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), UEI offered visitors to our booth a glimpse into the evolution of the remote control over the past 25 years and into the future with live demonstrations and interactive displays of products and control technology. We featured the expansion of our QuickSet technology showing intelligent automated set-up as well as control technology that transforms tablets and smart phones into A/V control devices. We also introduced our Low Energy IR Engine (LowEIR) technology which is a unique integration of silicon and software that significantly reduces the power required for remote control operation, thus reducing the usage of batteries. Looking ahead, we intend to continue building our leadership position by leveraging our world-class wireless control technology to drive growth in both the markets we currently serve, as well as new markets worldwide.”
Use of Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Metrics
As of the quarter ended December 31, 2010, UEI is providing Adjusted Pro Forma metrics to assist its investors in assessing UEI’s current and future operations in the way the company evaluates its operations. We incurred certain expenses in the fourth quarter of 2010, some of which will continue to be incurred as a direct result of its recent acquisition of Enson Assets Limited, which the company believes do not reflect its true operating results. These expenses include:
  Amortization expense relating to intangible assets acquired;
  Depreciation expense relating to the increase in fixed assets from cost to fair market value;
  Fair value adjustments to finished goods inventories; and
  Other direct acquisition costs including such items as professional services and other employee-related expenses.

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The company’s operating results for the prior year do not include expenses related to its acquisition of Enson Assets Limited. As such, GAAP results are provided in the prior year comparisons below.
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended December 31: 2010 Compared to 2009
  Net sales were $102.5 million, compared to $84.9 million.
    Business Category net sales were $89.1 million, compared to $66.4 million. The Business Category contributed 86.9% of total net sales, compared to 78.2%.
    Consumer Category net sales were $13.4 million, compared to $18.5 million. The Consumer Category contributed 13.1% of total net sales, compared to 21.8%.
  Adjusted Pro Forma gross margins were 29.7%, compared to gross margins of 33.7%.
  Adjusted Pro Forma total operating expenses were $22.4 million, compared to operating expenses of $20.5 million.
  Adjusted Pro Forma operating income was $8.0 million, compared to operating income of $8.1 million.
  Adjusted Pro Forma net income was $6.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.8 million, or $0.42 per diluted share.
  At December 31, 2010, cash and cash equivalents was $54.2 million.
Financial Results for the Twelve-months Ended December 31: 2010 Compared to 2009
  Net sales were $331.8 million, compared to $317.6 million.
  Adjusted Pro Forma gross margins were 31.8%, compared to gross margins of 32.0%.
  Adjusted Pro Forma total operating expenses were $81.0 million, compared to operating expenses of $79.7 million.
  Adjusted Pro Forma operating income was $24.6 million, compared to operating income of $21.9 million.
  Adjusted Pro Forma net income was $17.9 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.7 million, or $1.05 per diluted share.
Financial Outlook
Bryan Hackworth, UEI’s CFO, said, “The integration of Enson Assets Limited has gone very well, and in many cases better than anticipated. We expect by the end of 2011 to have retired our debt balance, which would further strengthen our balance sheet.”
For the first quarter of 2011, net sales are expected to range between $105.0 million and $111.0 million, compared to $71.4 million in the first quarter of 2010. The company anticipates Adjusted Pro Forma gross margins for the first quarter of 2011 to be approximately 28.5% of sales, plus or minus one point, compared to a gross margin of 30.9% of sales in the first quarter of 2010. For the first quarter of 2011, Adjusted Pro Forma operating expenses are expected to range from $24.5 million to $25.3 million, compared to first quarter 2010 operating expenses of $19.4 million. Adjusted Pro Forma earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2011 are expected to range from $0.26 to $0.32, compared to earnings per diluted share of $0.13 in the first quarter of 2010.
For the full 2011 year, net sales are expected to range between $475 million and $500 million, compared to $331.8 million in 2010. Adjusted Pro Forma earnings per diluted share for 2011 are expected to range from $2.15 to $2.35, compared to Adjusted Pro Forma earnings per diluted share of $1.27 in 2010.

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Conference Call Information
UEI’s management team will hold a conference call today, Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT, to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end 2010 earnings results, review the quarterly activity and answer questions. To access the call in the U.S. please dial 877-655-6895 and for international calls dial 706-758-0299 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference. The conference ID is 42163908. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for one year at www.uei.com. In addition, a replay of the call will be available via telephone for two business days, beginning two hours after the call. To listen to the replay, in the U.S., please dial 800-642-1687 and internationally, 706-645-9291. Enter access code 42163908.
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, the company provides non-GAAP or Adjusted Pro Forma information as additional information for its operating results. References to Adjusted Pro Forma information are to non-GAAP pro forma measures. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The company’s management believes that this presentation of Adjusted Pro Forma financial information provides useful information to management and investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. In addition, management uses these measures for reviewing the financial results of the company and for budget planning purposes.
About Universal Electronics Inc.
Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The company’s broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All® brand name. UEI also delivers complete home control solutions in the professional custom installation market under the brand name Nevo®. For additional information, please visit our website at www.uei.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the ability of the Company to successfully integrate the operations of Enson and its subsidiaries into our operations, the failure of Enson and its subsidiaries to perform in accordance with our expectations; the continued development of innovative control solutions and technologies that are accepted by our customers and consumers; the continued leveraging of the Company’s fixed cost structure resulting in increased profitability and cash flow; the continued strength of our balance sheet; general economic conditions; and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results that the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward looking statement due to such risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share-related data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    December 31,  
    2010     2009  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 54,249     $ 29,016  
Term deposit
          49,246  
Accounts receivable, net
    86,304       64,392  
Inventories, net
    65,402       40,947  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,582       2,423  
Deferred income taxes
    6,256       3,016  
 
           
Total current assets
    214,793       189,040  
Property, plant, and equipment , net
    78,097       9,990  
Goodwill
    30,379       13,724  
Intangible assets, net
    35,994       11,572  
Other assets
    5,464       1,144  
Deferred income taxes
    7,806       7,837  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 372,533     $ 233,307  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 56,086     $ 39,514  
Notes payable
    35,000        
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties
    7,942       6,028  
Accrued income taxes
    5,873       3,254  
Accrued compensation
    28,199       4,619  
Other accrued expenses
    15,592       8,539  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    148,692       61,954  
Long-term liabilities:
               
Deferred income taxes
    11,369       153  
Income tax payable
    1,212       1,348  
Other long-term liabilities
    56       122  
 
           
Total liabilities
    161,329       63,577  
 
           
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
           
Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 20,877,248 and 19,140,232 shares issued at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    209       191  
Paid-in capital
    166,940       128,913  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (489 )     1,463  
Retained earnings
    134,070       118,989  
 
           
 
    300,730       249,556  
 
               
Less cost of common stock in treasury, 5,926,071 and 5,449,962 shares at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    (89,526 )     (79,826 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    211,204       169,730  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 372,533     $ 233,307  
 
           

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net sales
  $ 102,505     $ 84,939     $ 331,780     $ 317,550  
Cost of sales
    73,863       56,329       227,931       215,938  
 
                       
Gross profit
    28,642       28,610       103,849       101,612  
 
                               
Research and development expenses
    2,765       2,280       10,709       8,691  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    21,145       18,250       71,839       70,974  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income
    4,732       8,080       21,301       21,947  
Interest income, net
    (65 )     95       34       471  
Other income (expense), net
    461       (80 )     523       (241 )
 
                       
 
                               
Income before provision for income taxes
    5,128       8,095       21,858       22,177  
Provision for income taxes
    1,362       2,255       6,777       7,502  
 
                       
Net income
  $ 3,766     $ 5,840     $ 15,081     $ 14,675  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.26     $ 0.43     $ 1.10     $ 1.07  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.26     $ 0.42     $ 1.07     $ 1.05  
 
                       
 
                               
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
                               
Basic
    14,344       13,700       13,764       13,667  
 
                       
Diluted
    14,737       14,063       14,106       13,971  
 
                       

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
Cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Net income
  $ 15,081     $ 14,675     $ 15,806  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    8,059       6,801       6,084  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    770       363       442  
Provision for inventory write-downs
    2,510       3,480       2,671  
Deferred income taxes
    (2,209 )     (1,141 )     (448 )
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
    231       408       431  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
    (290 )     (250 )     (344 )
Shares issued for employee benefit plan
    565       741       633  
Stock-based compensation
    4,966       4,312       4,243  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Accounts receivable
    13,464       (4,206 )     (1,478 )
Inventories
    (4,099 )     (354 )     (12,219 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    917       552       (1,888 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    142       (2,096 )     15,557  
Accrued income and other taxes
    (4,542 )     702       662  
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    35,565       23,987       30,152  
 
                 
Cash used for investing activities:
                       
Acquisition of Enson Assets Limited, net of cash acquired
    (74,133 )            
Term deposit
    49,246       (49,246 )      
Acquisition of Property, plant, and equipment
    (8,440 )     (6,171 )     (5,945 )
Acquisition of intangible assets
    (1,378 )     (1,172 )     (1,475 )
Acquisition of assets from Zilog, Inc.
          (9,502 )      
 
                 
Net cash used for investing activities
    (34,705 )     (66,091 )     (7,420 )
 
                 
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities:
                       
Issuance of notes payable
    31,167              
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    1,964       3,275       1,158  
Treasury stock purchased
    (10,146 )     (7,747 )     (26,689 )
Excess tax benefit from stock—based compensation
    290       250       344  
 
                 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
    23,275       (4,222 )     (25,187 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    1,098       104       (8,917 )
 
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    25,233       (46,222 )     (11,372 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    29,016       75,238       86,610  
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 54,249     $ 29,016     $ 75,238  
 
                 

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL RESULTS

(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
    December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
                    Adjusted                     Adjusted  
    GAAP     Adjustments     Pro Forma     GAAP     Adjustments     Pro Forma  
Net sales
  $ 102,505     $     $ 102,505     $ 84,939     $     $ 84,939  
Cost of sales (1)
    73,863       (1,799 )     72,064       56,329             56,329  
 
                                   
Gross profit
    28,642       1,799       30,441       28,610             28,610  
 
                                               
Research and development expenses
    2,765             2,765       2,280             2,280  
Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)
    21,145       (1,498 )     19,647       18,250             18,250  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Operating income
    4,732       3,297       8,029       8,080             8,080  
Interest income, net
    (65 )           (65 )     95             95  
Other income (expense), net
    461             461       (80 )           (80 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Income before provision for income taxes
    5,128       3,297       8,425       8,095             8,095  
Provision for income taxes (3)
    1,362       487       1,849       2,255             2,255  
 
                                   
Net income
  $ 3,766     $ 2,810     $ 6,576     $ 5,840     $     $ 5,840  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Earnings per share diluted
  $ 0.26     $ 0.19     $ 0.45     $ 0.42     $     $ 0.42  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Twelve Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
                    Adjusted                     Adjusted  
    GAAP     Adjustments     Pro Forma     GAAP     Adjustments     Pro Forma  
Net sales
  $ 331,780     $     $ 331,780     $ 317,550     $     $ 317,550  
Cost of sales (1)
    227,931       (1,799 )     226,132       215,938             215,938  
 
                                   
Gross profit
    103,849       1,799       105,648       101,612             101,612  
 
                                               
Research and development expenses
    10,709             10,709       8,691             8,691  
Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)
    71,839       (1,498 )     70,341       70,974             70,974  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Operating income
    21,301       3,297       24,598       21,947             21,947  
Interest income, net
    34             34       471             471  
Other income (expense), net
    523             523       (241 )           (241 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Income before provision for income taxes
    21,858       3,297       25,155       22,177             22,177  
Provision for income taxes (3)
    6,777       487       7,264       7,502             7,502  
 
                                   
Net income
  $ 15,081     $ 2,810     $ 17,891     $ 14,675     $     $ 14,675  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Earnings per share diluted
  $ 1.07     $ 0.20     $ 1.27     $ 1.05     $     $ 1.05  
 
                                   
 
(1)   To reflect the cost of goods sold effect of fair value adjustments to inventories and fixed assets purchased as part of the Enson Assets Limited acquisition and subsequently sold or depreciated during the two months period ended December 31, 2010. The fair value of inventory sold and fixed assets depreciated during this period were approximately $1.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

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(2)   To reflect the direct acquisition costs associated with the purchase of Enson Assets Limited. These costs consist primarily of professional service fees and deal related incentives totaling $1.1 million. In addition, the amount includes $0.4 million of amortization expense relating to intangible assets acquired as part of the Enson Assets Limited acquisition.
 
(3)   To reflect the tax effect of the adjustments.

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