Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) : October 12, 2005

 

LOGO

 


 

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   0-12906   36-2096643

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

40W267 Keslinger Road, P.O. Box 393, LaFox, Illinois   60147-0393
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 208-2200

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 


 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition

 

On October 12, 2005, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. issued a press release reporting results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 3, 2005. A copy of the press release is furnished below:

 

Richardson Reports Record Quarter Sales of $158.1 Million for First Quarter, up 14.2% from the Prior Year

 

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, October 12, 2005: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 3, 2005. Sales in the quarter were $158.1 million, the highest quarter sales level in the Company’s history, with an increase of 14.2% from the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Income before income taxes increased to $3.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 from $1.1 million in the same quarter last year. Net income was $1.6 million in the quarter, or $0.09 per diluted share, as compared with $0.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the same quarter last fiscal year. The first quarter of fiscal 2006 included a non-cash income tax provision of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for income tax exposures related to prior years. In addition, the first quarter of fiscal 2006 contained 14 weeks as compared with 13 weeks in the first quarter of fiscal 2005.

 

As previously announced, the Company acquired A.C.T. Kern GmbH & Co. KG (“Kern”), a leading display technology company in Europe, effective June 1, 2005. Kern’s net sales of $3.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were included in the Company’s Display Systems Group sales.

 

Sales Highlights – First Quarter Fiscal 2006 as Compared with First Quarter Fiscal 2005

 

For the thirteenth consecutive quarter, the Company recorded year-over-year sales growth as all four strategic business units and all four geographic areas increased sales in the first quarter versus last year. The Display Systems Group led the sales growth, increasing sales 44.0% with continued strong demand for custom displays and medical monitors. Sales for RF & Wireless Communications Group grew 12.5% with year-over-year increases in network access and infrastructure products, offset somewhat by lower sales of passive/interconnect products. Industrial Power Group sales increased 9.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as tube and power component sales contributed to the growth. Sales for Security Systems Division were up 4.4% led by higher sales in Canada and private label products.

 

On a geographic basis, sales in Asia/Pacific increased 29.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 versus last fiscal year with continued strong demand for wireless products. Sales in Latin America improved 23.3% mainly driven by higher sales of industrial power products. Sales in Europe were up 11.2% including the Kern acquisition. Sales in North America grew 10.5% as a result of higher demand for display systems in the U.S. and security systems in Canada.

 

“Record sales in the first quarter and continued year-over-year growth in revenue are positive signs that demand for our products and engineered solutions continue to expand worldwide,” said Edward J. Richardson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to continuing to refine our organization, focusing on improving efficiencies and reducing costs with the goal of returning the Company to record levels of profitability.”

 

On Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. CDT, Mr. Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will host a conference call to discuss the release. A question and answer session will be included as part of the call’s agenda. To listen to the call, please dial 800-553-0358 approximately five minutes prior to the


start of the call. A replay of the call will be available from 12:30 p.m. on October 13, 2005 through December 3, 2005. The telephone numbers for the replay are (USA) 800-475-6701 and (International) 320-365-3844; access code 799480.

 

This release includes certain “forward-looking” statements as defined by the SEC. Statements in this press release regarding the Company’s business which are not historical facts represent “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

About Richardson Electronics

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a global provider of “engineered solutions,” serving the RF and wireless communications, industrial power conversion, security and display systems markets. The Company delivers engineered solutions for its customers’ needs through product manufacturing, systems integration, prototype design and manufacture, testing and logistics. Press announcements and other information about Richardson are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.rell.com/investor.asp.


Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended

 
     September 3,
2005


    August 28,
2004


 

Net sales

   $ 158,145     $ 138,447  

Cost of sales

     119,329       104,918  
    


 


Gross margin

     38,816       33,529  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     33,067       29,216  

Gain on disposal of assets

     (140 )     (10 )
    


 


Operating income

     5,889       4,323  
    


 


Other (income) expense:

                

Interest expense

     2,321       2,257  

Investment income

     (108 )     —    

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

     (137 )     901  

Other, net

     44       37  
    


 


Total other expense

     2,120       3,195  
    


 


Income before income taxes

     3,769       1,128  

Income tax provision

     2,207       321  
    


 


Net income

   $ 1,562     $ 807  
    


 


Net income per share - basic:

                

Net income per share

   $ 0.09     $ 0.05  
    


 


Average shares outstanding

     17,384       15,872  
    


 


Net income per share - diluted:

                

Net income per share

   $ 0.09     $ 0.05  
    


 


Average shares outstanding

     17,488       16,124  
    


 


Dividends per common share

   $ 0.04     $ 0.04  
    


 


 

Certain amounts in fiscal 2005 were reclassified to conform with the fiscal 2006 presentation.


Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Sales and Gross Margin

For the First Quarter Ended September 3, 2005

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

By Business Unit:

 

     Sales

    Gross Margin

 
     FY 2006

   FY 2005

   %
Change


    FY 2006

    GM% of
Sales


    FY 2005

    GM% of
Sales


 

First Quarter

                                                

RF and Wireless Communications

   $ 72,473    $ 64,427    12.5 %   $ 16,308     22.5 %   $ 14,670     22.8 %

Industrial Power Group

     32,522      29,647    9.7 %     9,904     30.5 %     9,107     30.7 %

Security Systems Division

     26,904      25,761    4.4 %     7,014     26.1 %     6,498     25.2 %

Display Systems Group

     24,450      16,980    44.0 %     6,015     24.6 %     4,133     24.3 %

Corporate

     1,796      1,632            (425 )           (879 )      
    

  

        


       


     

Total

   $ 158,145    $ 138,447    14.2 %   $ 38,816     24.5 %   $ 33,529     24.2 %
    

  

        


       


     

 

By Geographic Area:

 

     Sales

    Gross Margin

 
     FY 2006

   FY 2005

   %
Change


    FY 2006

    GM% of
Sales


    FY 2005

    GM% of
Sales


 

First Quarter

                                                

North America

   $ 82,121    $ 74,340    10.5 %   $ 21,489     26.2 %   $ 18,969     25.5 %

Europe

     32,806      29,502    11.2 %     9,610     29.3 %     8,427     28.6 %

Asia/Pacific

     37,200      28,789    29.2 %     9,138     24.6 %     6,716     23.3 %

Latin America

     6,000      4,865    23.3 %     1,522     25.4 %     1,294     26.6 %

Corporate

     18      951            (2,943 )           (1,877 )      
    

  

        


       


     

Total

   $ 158,145    $ 138,447    14.2 %   $ 38,816     24.5 %   $ 33,529     24.2 %
    

  

        


       


     

 

Note: Certain amounts in fiscal 2005 were reclassified to conform with the fiscal 2006 presentation.

Europe includes sales and gross margins to Middle East and Africa.

Latin America includes sales and gross margins to Mexico.

Corporate consists of freight and other non-business unit and non-area specific sales and gross margins.


Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    

Unaudited

September 3,

2005


   

May 28,

2005


 

Assets

                

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 20,285     $ 24,530  

Receivables, less allowance of $1,924 and $1,934

     104,121       106,928  

Inventories

     112,936       102,272  

Prepaid expenses

     5,188       3,293  

Deferred income taxes

     6,644       6,644  
    


 


Total current assets

     249,174       243,667  
    


 


Other assets:

                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     31,597       31,821  

Goodwill

     12,861       6,149  

Other intangible assets, net

     1,375       1,018  

Non-current deferred income taxes

     411       428  

Assets held for sale

     160       —    

Other assets

     4,483       4,735  
    


 


Total other assets

     50,887       44,151  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 300,061     $ 287,818  
    


 


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 45,962     $ 39,305  

Accrued liabilities

     23,738       22,731  

Current portion of long-term debt

     23,451       22,305  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     93,151       84,341  
    


 


Non-current liabilities:

                

Long-term debt, less current portion

     99,046       98,028  

Non-current liabilities

     975       1,401  
    


 


Total non-current liabilities

     100,021       99,429  
    


 


Total liabilities

     193,172       183,770  
    


 


Stockholders’ equity:

                

Common stock, $.05 par value; issued 15,608 shares at September 3, 2005 and 15,597 shares at May 28, 2005

     780       780  

Class B common stock, convertible, $.05 par value; issued 3,120 shares at September 3, 2005 and May 28, 2005

     156       156  

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     120,978       121,591  

Common stock in treasury, at cost; 1,329 shares at September 3, 2005 and 1,332 shares at May 28, 2005

     (7,876 )     (7,894 )

Accumulated deficit

     (8,380 )     (9,942 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     1,231       (643 )
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     106,889       104,048  
    


 


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 300,061     $ 287,818  
    


 



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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

    RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
Date: October 14, 2005   By:  

/s/ David J. DeNeve


    Name:   David J. DeNeve
    Title:   Senior Vice President and
        Chief Financial Officer