Form 8K 2013-11-07

UNITED STATES
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): November 7, 2013
 
 
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
0-21044
 
33-0204817
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)
 
 
 
Identification No.)
201 E. Sandpointe Avenue, 8th Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(Address of principal executive offices, with Zip Code)
(714) 918-9500
(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:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
1

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits
1

SIGNATURES
2

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
3

EXHIBIT 99.1
 





Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 7, 2013, Universal Electronics Inc. (“UEI”) is issuing a press release and holding a conference call regarding its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. 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
 
(d)
Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished with this report.
99.1    Press Release of Universal Electronics Inc. dated November 7, 2013.




1




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: November 7, 2013
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Bryan Hackworth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bryan Hackworth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


2




INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
  
Description
99.1
  
Press Release Dated November 7, 2013


3
Exhibit 99.1 - 8K 2013-11-07


Exhibit 99.1
Contacts: Paul Arling (UEI) 714.918.9500
Becky Herrick (IR Agency) 415.433.3777


UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS

- Achieves Records in Net Sales of $142.4 million and Adjusted Pro Forma EPS of $0.62 -
SANTA ANA, CA – November 7, 2013 – Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), (NASDAQ: UEIC) reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Paul Arling, UEI's Chairman and CEO, stated: “Our record quarterly performance was supported by strength in subscription broadcasting as both domestic and international markets delivered growth. Leveraging our core business, technologies and patents, we have begun recording initial licensing sales from the fast-growing smart devices market. We are beginning to gain traction with the world’s largest mobile device manufacturers, gaming companies and over-the-top service providers to incorporate UEI’s advanced technology into an expanding array of consumer electronics devices. We remain very excited about the opportunities for UEI and our ability to connect and control new and advanced wireless technologies as the industry continues to evolve.”
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30: 2013 Compared to 2012
Net sales were $142.4 million, compared to $124.9 million.
Business Category revenue was $129.7 million, compared to $111.9 million. The Business Category contributed 91.1% of total net sales, compared to 89.6%.
Consumer Category revenue was $12.7 million, compared to $13.0 million. The Consumer Category contributed 8.9% of total net sales, compared to 10.4%.
Gross margins were 28.6%, compared to 29.4%.
Operating expenses were $28.9 million, compared to $25.5 million.
Operating income was $11.8 million, compared to $11.2 million.
Net income was $9.7 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $8.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted share.
At September 30, 2013, cash and cash equivalents, net of debt, was $44.6 million, compared to $34.4 million at September 30, 2012.
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30: 2013 Compared to 2012
Net sales were $393.2 million, compared to $345.3 million.
Gross margins were 28.4%, compared to 28.5%.
Operating expenses were $83.6 million, compared to $75.9 million.
Operating income was $28.1 million, compared to $22.7 million.
Net income was $20.8 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to $17.1 million, or $1.13 per diluted share.
Financial Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2013, the company expects net sales to range between $126.0 million and $134.0 million, compared to $117.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Adjusted pro forma earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2013 are expected to range from $0.42 to $0.52, compared to adjusted pro forma earnings per diluted share of $0.42 in the fourth quarter of 2012.





Conference Call Information
UEI’s management team will hold a conference call today, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT, to discuss its third quarter 2013 earnings results, review recent 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 86975386. 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 855-859-2056 and internationally, 404-537-3406. Enter access code 86975386.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics
Non-GAAP gross margins, Non-GAAP operating expenses, and Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share are supplemental measures of the company's performance that are not required by, and are not presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information does not substitute for any performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP gross profit is defined as gross profit excluding depreciation expense related to the increase in fixed assets from cost to fair market value resulting from acquisitions. Non-GAAP operating expenses are defined as operating expenses excluding amortization of intangibles acquired, employee related restructuring costs and certain costs incurred for years preceding the acquisition of Enson Assets Limited. Non-GAAP net income is defined as net income from operations excluding the aforementioned items and the related tax effects as well as additional reserves recorded resulting from a tax audit in Hong Kong for years preceding our acquisition of Enson Assets Limited. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial results to GAAP results is included at the end of this press release.
About Universal Electronics
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. For additional information, 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 benefits anticipated by the Company due to the continued strength of its core businesses, technologies and patents; the continued innovation of products and advanced technologies that will attract new customers in existing and new markets, including advanced wireless products and platforms; the continued expansion of the Company's technologies into smart devices (such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, IPTV devices, game consoles and over-the-top-services) and the continued growth of the smart device markets; the Company’s continued ability to successfully license its technologies into the growing smart device markets; the benefits the Company expects via the continued strength of its subscription broadcasting businesses, both domestically and internationally; and other factors described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results 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)
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
44,602

 
$
44,593

Accounts receivable, net
 
103,466

 
91,048

Inventories, net
 
103,579

 
84,381

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
3,573

 
3,661

Income tax receivable
 
12

 
270

Deferred income taxes
 
5,102

 
5,210

Total current assets
 
260,334

 
229,163

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
76,662

 
77,706

Goodwill
 
30,961

 
30,890

Intangible assets, net
 
27,632

 
29,835

Other assets
 
5,096

 
5,361

Deferred income taxes
 
6,252

 
6,369

Total assets
 
$
406,937

 
$
379,324

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
57,153

 
$
59,831

Line of credit
 

 

Accrued compensation
 
35,529

 
33,398

Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties
 
7,165

 
8,093

Accrued income taxes
 
2,756

 
3,668

Deferred income taxes
 
56

 
41

Other accrued expenses
 
10,550

 
10,644

Total current liabilities
 
113,209

 
115,675

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
10,549

 
10,687

Income tax payable
 
525

 
525

Other long-term liabilities
 
2,082

 
1,787

Total liabilities
 
126,365

 
128,674

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 22,133,206 and 21,491,398 shares issued on September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
 
221

 
215

Paid-in capital
 
194,360

 
180,607

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
2,641

 
1,052

Retained earnings
 
187,979

 
170,569

 
 
385,201

 
352,443

Less cost of common stock in treasury, 6,634,641 and 6,516,382 shares on September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
 
(104,629
)
 
(101,793
)
Total stockholders’ equity
 
280,572

 
250,650

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
406,937

 
$
379,324






UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
142,389

 
$
124,871

 
$
393,220

 
$
345,307

Cost of sales
 
101,940

 
88,433

 
282,386

 
247,572

Gross profit
 
40,449

 
36,438

 
110,834

 
97,735

Research and development expenses
 
4,182

 
3,521

 
12,463

 
10,408

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
25,796

 
23,383

 
74,029

 
69,015

Operating income
 
10,471

 
9,534

 
24,342

 
18,312

Interest income (expense), net
 
47

 
(24
)
 
60

 
(112
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(717
)
 
(65
)
 
(2,897
)
 
(515
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
9,801

 
9,445

 
21,505

 
17,685

Provision for income taxes
 
1,178

 
2,595

 
4,095

 
4,050

Net income
 
$
8,623

 
$
6,850

 
$
17,410

 
$
13,635

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.56

 
$
0.46

 
$
1.15

 
$
0.91

Diluted
 
$
0.55

 
$
0.45

 
$
1.13

 
$
0.90

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
15,324

 
14,984

 
15,129

 
14,931

Diluted
 
15,743

 
15,099

 
15,462

 
15,087



















UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
17,410

 
$
13,635

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
13,387

 
12,948

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
140

 
72

Provision for inventory write-downs
 
1,988

 
2,148

Deferred income taxes
 
127

 
146

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
 
1,040

 
(160
)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
(1,011
)
 
(49
)
Shares issued for employee benefit plan
 
598

 
620

Stock-based compensation
 
3,950

 
3,447

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(12,734
)
 
(10,876
)
Inventories
 
(20,701
)
 
15,758

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
352

 
(282
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(3,015
)
 
(8,335
)
Accrued income and other taxes
 
(729
)
 
(1,428
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
 
802

 
27,644

Cash used for investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
 
(7,978
)
 
(6,525
)
Acquisition of intangible assets
 
(978
)
 
(802
)
Net cash used for investing activities
 
(8,956
)
 
(7,327
)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Issuance of debt
 
19,500

 
12,000

Payment of debt
 
(19,500
)
 
(21,600
)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
 
8,487

 
1,425

Treasury stock purchased
 
(3,153
)
 
(619
)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
1,011

 
49

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
 
6,345

 
(8,745
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
1,818

 
272

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
9

 
11,844

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
44,593

 
29,372

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
44,602

 
$
41,216

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
3,319

 
$
6,494

Interest payments
 
$
44

 
$
245








UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In thousands, except share-related data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
Net sales
 
$
142,389

 
$

 
$
142,389

 
$
124,871

 
$

 
$
124,871

Cost of sales (1)
 
101,940

 
(277
)
 
101,663

 
88,433

 
(277
)
 
88,156

Gross profit
 
40,449

 
277

 
40,726

 
36,438

 
277

 
36,715

Research and development expenses
 
4,182

 

 
4,182

 
3,521

 

 
3,521

Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)
 
25,796

 
(1,033
)
 
24,763

 
23,383

 
(1,376
)
 
22,007

Operating income
 
10,471

 
1,310

 
11,781

 
9,534

 
1,653

 
11,187

Interest income (expense), net
 
47

 

 
47

 
(24
)
 

 
(24
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(717
)
 

 
(717
)
 
(65
)
 

 
(65
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
9,801

 
1,310

 
11,111

 
9,445

 
1,653

 
11,098

Provision for income taxes (3)
 
1,178

 
214

 
1,392

 
2,595

 
392

 
2,987

Net income
 
$
8,623

 
$
1,096

 
$
9,719

 
$
6,850

 
$
1,261

 
$
8,111

Earnings per share diluted
 
$
0.55

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.62

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.54



 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
Net sales
 
393,220

 
$

 
$
393,220

 
$
345,307

 
$

 
$
345,307

Cost of sales (4)
 
282,386

 
(831
)
 
281,555

 
247,572

 
(831
)
 
246,741

Gross profit
 
110,834

 
831

 
111,665

 
97,735

 
831

 
98,566

Research and development expenses
 
12,463

 

 
12,463

 
10,408

 

 
10,408

Selling, general and administrative expenses (5)
 
74,029

 
(2,920
)
 
71,109

 
69,015

 
(3,573
)
 
65,442

Operating income
 
24,342

 
3,751

 
28,093

 
18,312

 
4,404

 
22,716

Interest income (expense), net
 
60

 

 
60

 
(112
)
 

 
(112
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(2,897
)
 

 
(2,897
)
 
(515
)
 

 
(515
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
21,505

 
3,751

 
25,256

 
17,685

 
4,404

 
22,089

Provision for income taxes (6)
 
4,095

 
314

 
4,409

 
4,050

 
934

 
4,984

Net income
 
$
17,410

 
$
3,437

 
$
20,847

 
$
13,635

 
$
3,470

 
$
17,105

Earnings per share diluted
 
$
1.13

 
$
0.22

 
$
1.35

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.23

 
$
1.13


 






(1)
To reflect depreciation expense of $0.3 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, related to the mark-up in fixed assets from cost to fair value as a result of acquisitions.
(2)
To reflect amortization expense of $0.7 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, related to intangible assets acquired as part of acquisitions. In the third quarter of 2013, there were $0.3 million of additional costs incurred relating to the settlement of a software audit for infringements that occurred prior to the acquisition of Enson Assets Limited. In the third quarter of 2012, there were approximately $0.2 million of additional costs incurred relating primarily to other employee related restructuring costs. Also, in the third quarter of 2012 we moved our corporate headquarters from Cypress, CA to Santa Ana, CA, and as a result, incurred approximately $0.4 million of costs associated specifically with the move.
(3)
To reflect the tax effect of the adjustments.
(4)
To reflect depreciation expense of $0.8 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, related to the mark-up in fixed assets from cost to fair value as a result of acquisitions.
(5)
To reflect amortization expense of $2.2 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, related to intangible assets acquired as part of acquisitions. Also, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were $0.4 million of additional costs incurred relating to other employee restructuring costs, as well as $0.3 million incurred relating to the settlement of a software audit for infringements that occurred prior to the acquisition of Enson Assets Limited. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were approximately $0.8 million of other employee restructuring costs incurred as well as $0.5 million incurred relating to moving our corporate headquarters from Cypress, CA to Santa Ana, CA.
(6)
To reflect the tax effect of the adjustments. In addition, the nine months ended September 30, 2013 also includes $0.4 million of additional tax reserves recorded resulting from a tax audit in Hong Kong for years preceding our acquisition of Enson Assets Limited.