Form 8K 2014-02-20

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): February 20, 2014
 
 
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
2

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
3

EXHIBIT 99.1
 





Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 20, 2014, 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, 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 February 20, 2014.




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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 20, 2014
 
 
 
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 20, 2014


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Exhibit 99.1 - 8K 2014-02-20

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


UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS

-Reported 16% year-over-year revenue growth for the fourth quarter 2013 & 14% for the full year 2013-
-Grew operating income 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter 2013 & 22% for the full year 2013-
SANTA ANA, CA – February 20, 2014 – Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), (NASDAQ: UEIC) reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

Paul Arling, UEI's Chairman and CEO, stated: “Our fourth quarter results again reflect the strong performance across our business. In 2012, we began demonstrating the many applications for our technology in new product categories. At that time, many of the world’s largest mobile, smart TV, tablet and game console manufacturers began embedding UEI’s advanced technologies into their devices. We are gaining traction in this fast-growing market, further defining UEI as the leading solution for connecting and controlling the expanding array of devices in the home entertainment environment. For example, Microsoft has selected UEI’s embedded app technology for its Xbox One game console to support its interaction with and control of other devices in the audio/video stack. This is yet another example of how we have broadened our presence in the smart devices channel.

“Our performance in 2013 continues our track record of growth, which is reflected by an over 15% compound annual growth rate in sales and earnings over the last decade. Our strategy of providing the innovative products and technologies that proactively address our customers' and consumers' evolving needs has ensured our leadership position within our industry. We remain committed to this strategy and believe it will continue to serve us well in the months and years ahead.”
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31: 2013 Compared to 2012
Net sales were $136.1 million, compared to $117.8 million.
Business Category revenue was $117.2 million, compared to $102.8 million. The Business Category contributed 86.1% of total net sales, compared to 87.3%.
Consumer Category revenue was $18.9 million, compared to $15.0 million. The Consumer Category contributed 13.9% of total net sales, compared to 12.7%.
Gross margins were 30.0%, compared to 30.5%.
Operating expenses were $30.5 million, compared to $27.1 million.
Operating income was $10.4 million, compared to $8.9 million.
Net income was $7.8 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $6.3 million, or $0.42 per diluted share.
At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents was $76.2 million.
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Results for the Twelve Months Ended December 31: 2013 Compared to 2012
Net sales were $529.4 million, compared to $463.1 million.
Gross margins were 28.8%, compared to 29.1%.
Operating expenses were $114.1 million, compared to $102.9 million.
Operating income was $38.5 million, compared to $31.6 million.
Net income was $28.7 million, or $1.84 per diluted share, compared to $23.4 million, or $1.55 per diluted share.
Financial Outlook
Beginning in the first quarter of 2014, the company is updating its definition of adjusted pro forma metrics to exclude stock-based compensation expense in addition to acquisition related and other expenses it has historically excluded. As such, the adjusted pro forma metrics presented in the company’s financial reports will be reflective of this change going forward.

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For the first quarter of 2014, the company expects net sales to range between $120.0 million and $126.0 million, compared to $114.7 million in the first quarter of 2013. Adjusted pro forma earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014 are expected to range from $0.33 to $0.41, compared to adjusted pro forma earnings per diluted share of $0.32 in the first quarter of 2013, which has been adjusted to reflect the exclusion of stock-based compensation expense.
Conference Call Information
UEI’s management team will hold a conference call today, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT, to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end 2013 earnings results, review recent activity and answer questions. To access the call in the U.S. please dial 877-843-0414 and for international calls dial 315-625-3071 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference. The conference ID is 68772843. 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 68772843.
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 for 2012 and 2013 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 for 2012 and 2013 are defined as operating expenses excluding amortization of intangibles acquired, employee related restructuring costs, certain costs incurred for years preceding the acquisition of Enson Assets Limited, and costs associated with moving our corporate headquarters from Cypress, CA to Santa Ana, CA. Non-GAAP net income for 2012 and 2013 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, the write down of certain deferred tax assets resulting from tax law changes and tax refunds related to acquisitions for years preceding the acquisition date. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial results to GAAP results is included at the end of this press release. Beginning in 2014, Non-GAAP gross margins, Non-GAAP operating expenses and Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share will also exclude stock-based compensation expense.
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 across its entire business; the continued innovation of products and advanced technologies that will attract new customers in existing and new markets; 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), including the benefits anticipated by management due to Microsoft selecting the company to embed its technology into the Xbox One console; and the 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.
– Tables Follow –


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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share-related data)

 
 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
76,174

 
$
44,593

Accounts receivable, net
 
95,408

 
91,048

Inventories, net
 
96,309

 
84,381

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
4,395

 
3,661

Income tax receivable
 
13

 
270

Deferred income taxes
 
6,167

 
5,210

Total current assets
 
278,466

 
229,163

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
75,570

 
77,706

Goodwill
 
31,000

 
30,890

Intangible assets, net
 
26,963

 
29,835

Other assets
 
5,279

 
5,361

Deferred income taxes
 
6,455

 
6,369

Total assets
 
$
423,733

 
$
379,324

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
58,498

 
$
59,831

Line of credit
 

 

Accrued compensation
 
38,317

 
33,398

Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties
 
8,539

 
8,093

Accrued income taxes
 
3,032

 
3,668

Deferred income taxes
 
303

 
41

Other accrued expenses
 
11,229

 
10,644

Total current liabilities
 
119,918

 
115,675

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
9,887

 
10,687

Income tax payable
 
606

 
525

Other long-term liabilities
 
2,052

 
1,787

Total liabilities
 
132,463

 
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; 22,344,121 and 21,491,398 shares issued on December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
223

 
215

Paid-in capital
 
199,513

 
180,607

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
2,982

 
1,052

Retained earnings
 
193,532

 
170,569

 
 
396,250

 
352,443

Less cost of common stock in treasury, 6,639,497 and 6,516,382 shares on December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
(104,980
)
 
(101,793
)
Total stockholders’ equity
 
291,270

 
250,650

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
423,733

 
$
379,324


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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
136,134

 
$
117,783

 
$
529,354

 
$
463,090

Cost of sales
 
95,506

 
82,081

 
377,892

 
329,653

Gross profit
 
40,628

 
35,702

 
151,462

 
133,437

Research and development expenses
 
3,984

 
3,744

 
16,447

 
14,152

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
28,832

 
24,068

 
102,861

 
93,083

Operating income
 
7,812

 
7,890

 
32,154

 
26,202

Interest income (expense), net
 
(9
)
 
(39
)
 
51

 
(151
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(272
)
 
(898
)
 
(3,169
)
 
(1,413
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
7,531

 
6,953

 
29,036

 
24,638

Provision for income taxes
 
1,978

 
4,035

 
6,073

 
8,085

Net income
 
$
5,553

 
$
2,918

 
$
22,963

 
$
16,553

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.36

 
$
0.19

 
$
1.51

 
$
1.11

Diluted
 
$
0.35

 
$
0.19

 
$
1.47

 
$
1.10

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
15,602

 
15,016

 
15,248

 
14,952

Diluted
 
16,011

 
15,180

 
15,601

 
15,110















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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
22,963

 
$
16,553

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
18,363

 
17,613

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
190

 
73

Provision for inventory write-downs
 
3,680

 
2,994

Deferred income taxes
 
(1,617
)
 
2,536

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
 
874

 
(83
)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
(1,274
)
 
(111
)
Shares issued for employee benefit plan
 
747

 
749

Stock-based compensation
 
5,342

 
4,575

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(4,509
)
 
(8,998
)
Inventories
 
(15,353
)
 
2,987

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(633
)
 
(588
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
2,285

 
8,186

Accrued income and other taxes
 
(364
)
 
(2,943
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
 
30,694

 
43,543

Cash used for investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
 
(10,355
)
 
(10,463
)
Acquisition of intangible assets
 
(1,319
)
 
(1,140
)
Net cash used for investing activities
 
(11,674
)
 
(11,603
)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Issuance of debt
 
19,500

 
30,800

Payment of debt
 
(19,500
)
 
(47,200
)
Debt issuance costs
 

 
(42
)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
 
12,371

 
2,204

Treasury stock purchased
 
(3,607
)
 
(3,451
)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
1,274

 
111

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
 
10,038

 
(17,578
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
2,523

 
859

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
31,581

 
15,221

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
44,593

 
29,372

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
76,174

 
$
44,593

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
6,068

 
$
10,445

Interest payments
 
$
44

 
$
304




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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2013
 
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2012
 
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
Net sales
 
$
136,134

 
$

 
$
136,134

 
$
117,783

 
$

 
$
117,783

Cost of sales (1)
 
95,506

 
(277
)
 
95,229

 
82,081

 
(277
)
 
81,804

Gross profit
 
40,628

 
277

 
40,905

 
35,702

 
277

 
35,979

Research and development expenses
 
3,984

 

 
3,984

 
3,744

 

 
3,744

Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)
 
28,832

 
(2,328
)
 
26,504

 
24,068

 
(743
)
 
23,325

Operating income
 
7,812

 
2,605

 
10,417

 
7,890

 
1,020

 
8,910

Interest income (expense), net
 
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
 
(39
)
 

 
(39
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(272
)
 

 
(272
)
 
(898
)
 

 
(898
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
7,531

 
2,605

 
10,136

 
6,953

 
1,020

 
7,973

Provision for income taxes (3)
 
1,978

 
355

 
2,333

 
4,035

 
(2,388
)
 
1,647

Net income
 
$
5,553

 
$
2,250

 
$
7,803

 
$
2,918

 
$
3,408

 
$
6,326

Earnings per share diluted
 
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.42



 
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2013
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2012
 
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
Pro Forma
Net sales
 
529,354

 
$

 
$
529,354

 
$
463,090

 
$

 
$
463,090

Cost of sales (4)
 
377,892

 
(1,108
)
 
376,784

 
329,653

 
(1,108
)
 
328,545

Gross profit
 
151,462

 
1,108

 
152,570

 
133,437

 
1,108

 
134,545

Research and development expenses
 
16,447

 

 
16,447

 
14,152

 

 
14,152

Selling, general and administrative expenses (5)
 
102,861

 
(5,248
)
 
97,613

 
93,083

 
(4,316
)
 
88,767

Operating income
 
32,154

 
6,356

 
38,510

 
26,202

 
5,424

 
31,626

Interest income (expense), net
 
51

 

 
51

 
(151
)
 

 
(151
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(3,169
)
 

 
(3,169
)
 
(1,413
)
 

 
(1,413
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
29,036

 
6,356

 
35,392

 
24,638

 
5,424

 
30,062

Provision for income taxes (6)
 
6,073

 
669

 
6,742

 
8,085

 
(1,454
)
 
6,631

Net income
 
$
22,963

 
$
5,687

 
$
28,650

 
$
16,553

 
$
6,878

 
$
23,431

Earnings per share diluted
 
$
1.47

 
$
0.36

 
$
1.84

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.46

 
$
1.55


 

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(1)
To reflect depreciation expense of $0.3 million for each of the three months ended December 31, 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 December 31, 2013 and 2012, related to intangible assets acquired as part of acquisitions. In the three months ended December 31, 2013, there were $1.6 million of additional costs incurred related to employee restructuring, primarily severance.
(3)
To reflect the tax effect of the pre-tax income adjustments. In addition, the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes an adjustment of $0.2 million related to the write-off of acquisition-related deferred tax assets resulting from a tax law change in China. The three months ended December 31, 2012 also includes adjustments of $2.2 million related to a valuation allowance recorded against the California R&D credit deferred tax asset, $0.6 million related to the write-off of acquisition-related deferred tax assets resulting from a tax law change in China and a $0.3 million tax refund relating to years preceding the acquisition of Enson Assets Limited.
(4) 
To reflect depreciation expense of $1.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 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 $3.0 million for each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, related to intangible assets acquired as part of acquisitions. Also, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, there were $2.0 million of additional costs incurred related to employee restructuring, primarily severance, 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 twelve months ended December 31, 2012, there were $0.8 million of employee restructuring costs incurred, primarily severance, 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 pre-tax income adjustments. In addition, the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 includes adjustments of $0.4 million related to additional tax reserves recorded as a result of a tax audit of pre-acquisition periods of an acquired entity and $0.2 million related to the write-off of acquisition-related deferred tax assets resulting from a tax law change in China. The twelve months ended December 31, 2012 also includes adjustments of $2.2 million related to a valuation allowance recorded against the California R&D credit deferred tax asset, $0.6 million related to the write-off of acquisition-related deferred tax assets resulting from a tax law change in China and a $0.3 million tax refund relating to years preceding the acquisition of Enson Assets Limited.




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