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 19, 2015
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):
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 19, 2015, 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, 2014. 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 19, 2015.
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SIGNATURE
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 19, 2015 | 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 19, 2015 | |
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Exhibit 99.1
Contacts: Paul Arling (UEI) 714.918.9500
Becky Herrick (LHA IR) 415.433.3777
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS
- Increased Q4 2014 Net Income 29% Compared to Q4 2013 -
- Grew Full Year 2014 Net Income 27% Compared to Full Year 2013 -
- Increased Cash and Cash Equivalents to $112.5 Million at December 31, 2014 -
SANTA ANA, CA – February 19, 2015– Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), (NASDAQ: UEIC) reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
Paul Arling, UEI's Chairman and CEO, stated: “Our fourth quarter financial results reflect the strong performance across our entire business and closes out the most successful year in our history. Our innovative products and technologies continue to be adopted by industry-leading companies around the world. In subscription broadcasting, customers including Comcast, Cox, Charter, Cablevision and AT&T all introduced new products into the market featuring UEI solutions. We also gained traction with our embedded software solutions for smart devices as our technology was included in a breadth of products including TVs, set-top boxes, game consoles, smartphones and tablets.
“At the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, we demonstrated the next step in smart device integration as we introduced QuickSet 3.0 with Control Plus. This innovation enables the automation of set up for all home entertainment control devices and complete integration with compatible second screen apps. This latest innovation gets us even closer to the day where home entertainment control is completely automated and intuitive. Our solutions re-define exactly what a “remote control” is and what a remote control is able to do – a competitive differentiator that we believe will ensure our leadership position in the industry for years to come,” concluded Arling.
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31: 2014 Compared to 2013
• | Net sales were $138.4 million, compared to $136.1 million. |
• | Business Category revenue was $120.7 million, compared to $117.2 million. The Business Category contributed 87.2% of total net sales, compared to 86.1%. |
• | Consumer Category revenue was $17.7 million, compared to $18.9 million. The Consumer Category contributed 12.8% of total net sales, compared to 13.9%. |
• | Gross margins were 30.3%, compared to 30.0%. |
• | Operating expenses were $29.1 million in both periods. |
• | Operating income was $12.8 million, compared to $11.8 million. |
• | Net income was $11.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. |
• | At December 31, 2014, cash and cash equivalents was $112.5 million. |
Adjusted Pro Forma Financial Results for the Twelve Months Ended December 31: 2014 Compared to 2013
• | Net sales were $562.3 million, compared to $529.4 million. |
• | Gross margins were 29.8%, compared to 28.8%. |
• | Operating expenses were $115.3 million, compared to $108.7 million. |
• | Operating income was $52.5 million, compared to $43.9 million. |
• | Net income was $41.1 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, compared to $32.4 million, or $2.08 per diluted share. |
Financial Outlook
For the first quarter of 2015, the company expects net sales to range between $133.0 million and $141.0 million, compared to $129.8 million in the first quarter of 2014. Adjusted pro forma earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2015 are expected to range from $0.41 to $0.51, compared to adjusted pro forma earnings per diluted share of $0.40 in the first quarter of 2014. The company continues to expect the long-term financial profile of its business will reflect average annual sales growth of approximately 5% to 10%, and average annual earnings growth of approximately 10% to 20%.
Conference Call Information
UEI’s management team will hold a conference call today, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT, to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end 2014 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 77974818. 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 77974818.
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, stock-based compensation expense 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 and adjustments to certain deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from tax law changes. 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 across its entire business and expansion of its share of the markets it serves, including its subscription broadcast business and smart device channel; the continued innovation of next-generation solutions (such as QuickSet 3.0 with Control Plus) that are accepted by its customers and end users; management's ability to manage its business to achieve its revenue and earnings as guided; 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.
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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share-related data)
December 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 112,521 | $ | 76,174 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 97,989 | 95,408 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 97,474 | 96,309 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,856 | 4,395 | ||||||
Income tax receivable | 77 | 13 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 5,048 | 6,167 | ||||||
Total current assets | 319,965 | 278,466 | ||||||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 76,135 | 75,570 | ||||||
Goodwill | 30,739 | 31,000 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 24,614 | 26,963 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 6,146 | 6,455 | ||||||
Other assets | 5,471 | 5,279 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 463,070 | $ | 423,733 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 69,991 | $ | 58,498 | ||||
Line of credit | — | — | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 40,656 | 38,317 | ||||||
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties | 8,097 | 8,539 | ||||||
Accrued income taxes | 4,263 | 3,032 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 303 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | 13,358 | 11,229 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 136,365 | 119,918 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 8,456 | 9,887 | ||||||
Income tax payable | 566 | 606 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 2,062 | 2,052 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 147,449 | 132,463 | ||||||
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; 22,909,884 and 22,344,121 shares issued on December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | 229 | 223 | ||||||
Paid-in capital | 214,710 | 199,513 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (4,446 | ) | 2,982 | |||||
Retained earnings | 226,066 | 193,532 | ||||||
436,559 | 396,250 | |||||||
Less cost of common stock in treasury, 7,008,475 and 6,639,497 shares on December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | (120,938 | ) | (104,980 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 315,621 | 291,270 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 463,070 | $ | 423,733 | ||||
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 138,389 | $ | 136,134 | $ | 562,329 | $ | 529,354 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 96,708 | 95,506 | 395,429 | 377,892 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 41,681 | 40,628 | 166,900 | 151,462 | ||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | 4,369 | 3,984 | 16,975 | 16,447 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 27,481 | 28,832 | 108,645 | 102,861 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 9,831 | 7,812 | 41,280 | 32,154 | ||||||||||||
Interest income (expense), net | 32 | (9 | ) | 11 | 51 | |||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | 498 | (272 | ) | (840 | ) | (3,169 | ) | |||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 10,361 | 7,531 | 40,451 | 29,036 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,459 | 1,978 | 7,917 | 6,073 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 8,902 | $ | 5,553 | $ | 32,534 | $ | 22,963 | ||||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.56 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 2.06 | $ | 1.51 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 2.01 | $ | 1.47 | ||||||||
Shares used in computing earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 15,831 | 15,602 | 15,781 | 15,248 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 16,204 | 16,011 | 16,152 | 15,601 | ||||||||||||
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 32,534 | $ | 22,963 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 18,244 | 18,363 | ||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 249 | 190 | ||||||
Provision for inventory write-downs | 3,473 | 3,680 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (538 | ) | (1,617 | ) | ||||
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock | — | 874 | ||||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | — | (1,274 | ) | |||||
Shares issued for employee benefit plan | 847 | 747 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 6,444 | 5,342 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (7,966 | ) | (4,509 | ) | ||||
Inventories | (8,161 | ) | (15,353 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (2,803 | ) | (633 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 19,964 | 2,285 | ||||||
Accrued income taxes | 1,186 | (364 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 63,473 | 30,694 | ||||||
Cash used for investing activities: | ||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment | (16,566 | ) | (10,355 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of intangible assets | (1,853 | ) | (1,319 | ) | ||||
Net cash used for investing activities | (18,419 | ) | (11,674 | ) | ||||
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities: | ||||||||
Issuance of debt | — | 19,500 | ||||||
Payment of debt | — | (19,500 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 8,122 | 12,371 | ||||||
Treasury stock purchased | (16,168 | ) | (3,607 | ) | ||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | — | 1,274 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | (8,046 | ) | 10,038 | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (661 | ) | 2,523 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 36,347 | 31,581 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 76,174 | 44,593 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 112,521 | $ | 76,174 | ||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: | ||||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | 7,178 | $ | 6,068 | ||||
Interest paid | $ | — | $ | 44 | ||||
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In thousands, except share-related data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Adjusted Pro Forma | GAAP | Adjustments | Adjusted Pro Forma | |||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 138,389 | $ | — | $ | 138,389 | $ | 136,134 | $ | — | $ | 136,134 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales (1) | 96,708 | (239 | ) | 96,469 | 95,506 | (278 | ) | 95,228 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 41,681 | 239 | 41,920 | 40,628 | 278 | 40,906 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses (2) | 4,369 | (62 | ) | 4,307 | 3,984 | (60 | ) | 3,924 | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (3) | 27,481 | (2,715 | ) | 24,766 | 28,832 | (3,659 | ) | 25,173 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 9,831 | 3,016 | 12,847 | 7,812 | 3,997 | 11,809 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income (expense), net | 32 | — | 32 | (9 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | 498 | — | 498 | (272 | ) | — | (272 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 10,361 | 3,016 | 13,377 | 7,531 | 3,997 | 11,528 | ||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes (4) | 1,459 | 626 | 2,085 | 1,978 | 771 | 2,749 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 8,902 | $ | 2,390 | $ | 11,292 | $ | 5,553 | $ | 3,226 | $ | 8,779 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share diluted | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.55 | ||||||||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Adjusted Pro Forma | GAAP | Adjustments | Adjusted Pro Forma | |||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 562,329 | $ | — | $ | 562,329 | $ | 529,354 | $ | — | $ | 529,354 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales (5) | 395,429 | (946 | ) | 394,483 | 377,892 | (1,109 | ) | 376,783 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 166,900 | 946 | 167,846 | 151,462 | 1,109 | 152,571 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses (6) | 16,975 | (323 | ) | 16,652 | 16,447 | (226 | ) | 16,221 | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (7) | 108,645 | (9,949 | ) | 98,696 | 102,861 | (10,363 | ) | 92,498 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 41,280 | 11,218 | 52,498 | 32,154 | 11,698 | 43,852 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income (expense), net | 11 | — | 11 | 51 | — | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | (840 | ) | — | (840 | ) | (3,169 | ) | — | (3,169 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 40,451 | 11,218 | 51,669 | 29,036 | 11,698 | 40,734 | ||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes (8) | 7,917 | 2,621 | 10,538 | 6,073 | 2,244 | 8,317 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 32,534 | $ | 8,597 | $ | 41,131 | $ | 22,963 | $ | 9,454 | $ | 32,417 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share diluted | $ | 2.01 | $ | 0.53 | $ | 2.55 | $ | 1.47 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 2.08 | ||||||||||||
(1) | To reflect depreciation expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to the mark-up in fixed assets from cost to fair value as a result of acquisitions. |
(2) | To reflect stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
(3) | To reflect amortization expense of $0.7 million for each of the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to intangible assets acquired as part of acquisitions. In addition, to reflect stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Also, to reflect employee related restructuring costs, primarily severance, of $0.4 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
(4) | To reflect the tax effect of the adjustments. In addition, the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 include adjustments of $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to the write-off of acquisition-related deferred tax assets resulting from a tax law change in China. Partially offsetting this adjustment for the three months ended December 31, 2014 is an adjustment to net deferred tax assets of $0.6 million resulting from the expiration of a tax holiday at one of our factories in China. |
(5) | To reflect depreciation expense of $0.9 million and $1.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to the mark-up in fixed assets from cost to fair value as a result of acquisitions. |
(6) | To reflect stock-based compensation expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
(7) | To reflect amortization expense of $3.0 million for each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to intangible assets acquired as part of acquisitions. In addition, to reflect stock-based compensation expense of $6.1 million and $5.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Also, to reflect employee related restructuring costs, primarily severance, of $0.9 million and $2.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 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. |
(8) | To reflect the tax effect of the adjustments. In addition, the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 include adjustments of $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to the write-off of acquisition-related deferred tax assets resulting from a tax law change in China. Partially offsetting this adjustment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 is an adjustment to net deferred tax assets of $0.6 million resulting from the expiration of a tax holiday at one of our factories in China. The twelve months ended December 31, 2013 also includes an adjustment 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. |