MOLXA Molex Incorporated - Class A (MM)

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA), a global electronic components company, today reported results for its third quarter ended March 31, 2012.

            Three Months Ended Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,

USD millions, except per share data

2012 2011 2011 Net revenue $ 837.1 $ 857.6 $ 874.5 Net income 64.9 64.0 68.1 Earnings per share 0.36 0.36 0.39  

Revenue for the March 2012 quarter was $837.1 million, down 2.4% from the December 2011 quarter and 4.3% from the March 2011 quarter. Revenue in local currencies declined 2.0% from the December 2011 quarter and 4.8% from the March 2011 quarter. Net income for the March 2012 quarter was $64.9 million or $0.36 per share, compared with net income of $64.0 million or $0.36 per share for the December 2011 quarter and net income of $68.1 million or $0.39 per share for the March 2011 quarter. Net income for the March 2012 quarter includes a net tax benefit of $3.0 million ($0.02 per share) resulting from the release of net operating loss valuation allowances no longer required, partially offset by adjustments to deferred tax assets due to changes in applicable tax rates in certain jurisdictions.

“Business conditions stabilized during the March quarter, with order rates improving each month and the book-to-bill ratio increasing to 1.04. Costs remain under control and are being rigorously monitored,” commented Martin P. Slark, Molex’s Chief Executive Officer. “The long term themes driving the business - mobility, IT spending and growth in emerging markets - continue to develop, affording Molex significant opportunities for long-term growth. In addition, cash flow has been very strong, exceeding net income for each of the last three quarters. Accordingly, our Board of Directors has approved an increase to the quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.22 per share.”

Other financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2012

• Gross profit margin was 30.5%, compared with 29.8% in the March 2011 quarter and 30.7% in the December 2011 quarter.
• SG&A expense was $163.9 million, compared with $159.4 million in the March 2011 quarter and $163.1 million in the December 2011 quarter.
• Capital expenditures were $54.4 million or 6.5% of revenue.
• Depreciation and amortization was $58.5 million or 7.0% of revenue.
• Backlog was $376.9 million, an increase of $30.6 million or 8.8% from the December 2011 quarter.
• The book-to-bill ratio was 1.04 to 1.
• Inventory days outstanding were 93 days compared with 87 days in the March 2011 quarter and 91 days in the December 2011 quarter.
• Accounts receivable days outstanding were 72 days compared with 76 days in the March 2011 quarter and 71 days in the December 2011 quarter.
• Cash flow from operations was $138.9 million.
• The effective tax rate was 27.2%. Excluding the one-time benefit from releasing valuation allowances no longer required, partially offset by the impact of an adjustment to deferred tax assets, the effective tax rate was 30.6%.

Increase in Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors has approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.22 per share, an increase of 10% from the previous cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The increase is effective for the cash dividend payable on July 25, 2012 to shareholders of record on June 29, 2012, for each share of Common Stock (MOLX), Class A Common Stock (MOLXA) and Class B Common Stock, and will continue quarterly until further action by the Board.

Outlook

Based upon current order rates, backlog and normal seasonality, the Company estimates revenue in a range of $870 to $900 million for the June 2012 quarter. At this level of revenue, the Company expects earnings per share in a range of $0.36 to $0.40 assuming constant foreign currency rates and commodity prices and an effective tax rate of 31%.

Earnings Conference Call Information

A conference call will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 8:30 am central time. Please dial (888) 679-8037 to participate in the call. International callers should dial (617) 213-4849. Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call and refer to participant pass code 17139779. Internet users will be able to access the webcast, including slide materials, live and in replay in the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.molex.com. A 48-hour telephone replay will be available at approximately 10:30 am central time at (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888 / pass code 16705816.

Other Investor Events

May 15, 2012 – 6th Annual Barrington Research Industrial & Business Services Conference in Chicago

May 31, 2012 – KeyBanc Industrial Conference in Boston

June 12, 2012 – William Blair & Company Growth Stock Conference in Chicago

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those stated. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “should,” “may,” “assume,” “potential,” variations of such words and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and include, among others, the discussion under “Outlook.” These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Respective risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect the outcome or results of operations are described in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, and the Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Forward-looking statements are based upon beliefs, assumptions and information available at the time the statements are made. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied, or forecast in these forward-looking statements. Reference may be made to forward-looking statements regarding growth strategies, industry trends, global economic conditions, success of customers, cost of raw materials, value of inventory, availability of credit, currency exchange rates, labor costs, protection of intellectual property, cost reduction initiatives, unauthorized activities in Japan, acquisition synergies, manufacturing strategies, product development introduction and sales, regulatory changes, competitive strengths, natural disasters, investigations and legal proceedings. Except as required under the federal securities laws, Molex does not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this quarterly release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.

Molex Incorporated is a 73-year-old global manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems. Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the Company operates 40 manufacturing locations in 16 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com.

Editor’s note: Molex is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (MOLX and MOLXA) in the United States and on the London Stock Exchange. The Company’s voting common stock (MOLX) is included in the S&P 500 Index.

   

Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)   Mar. 31, June 30, 2012 2011 (Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 608,809 $ 532,599 Marketable securities 13,654 13,947 Accounts receivable, less allowances of $39,970 and $42,297, respectively 724,141 811,449 Inventories 546,909 535,953 Deferred income taxes 125,807 129,158 Other current assets   39,454   32,239 Total current assets 2,058,774 2,055,345 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,126,467 1,168,448 Goodwill 161,143 149,452 Non-current deferred income taxes 41,434 38,178 Other assets   175,795   186,429 Total assets $ 3,563,613 $ 3,597,852  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings $ 100,976 $ 119,764 Accounts payable 314,999 359,812 Accrued expenses: Accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan 177,338 182,460 Income taxes payable 49,737 2,383 Other   210,115   217,628 Total current liabilities 853,165 882,047 Other non-current liabilities 20,870 23,879 Accrued pension and postretirement benefits 91,284 100,866 Long-term debt   155,128   222,794 Total liabilities   1,120,447   1,229,586   Commitments and contingencies Total stockholders’ equity   2,443,166   2,368,266 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,563,613 $ 3,597,852        

Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data)   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2012 2011 2012 2011 Net revenue $ 837,080 $ 874,531 $ 2,630,663 $ 2,673,668 Cost of sales   581,904   613,917   1,819,822   1,866,933 Gross profit   255,176   260,614   810,841   806,735   Selling, general and administrative 163,853 159,448 496,151 475,548 Unauthorized activities in Japan   2,521   2,855   8,166   11,110 Total operating expenses   166,374   162,303   504,317   486,658   Income from operations 88,802 98,311 306,524 320,077   Interest (expense) income, net (1,212 ) (1,726 ) (4,697 ) (4,849 ) Other income   1,561   1,325   3,319   5,766 Total other income (expense), net   349   (401 )   (1,378 )   917   Income before income taxes 89,151 97,910 305,146 320,994   Income taxes   24,268   29,765   95,730   99,462   Net income $ 64,883 $ 68,145 $ 209,416 $ 221,532   Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.37 $

0.39

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1.19 $ 1.27 Diluted $ 0.36 $ 0.39 $ 1.18 $ 1.26   Dividends declared per share $ 0.2000 $ 0.1750 $ 0.6000 $ 0.5025   Average common shares outstanding: Basic 176,164 174,957 175,830 174,666 Diluted 178,134 176,449 177,152 175,678    

Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited) (in thousands)   Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 2011   Operating activities: Net income $ 209,416 $ 221,532 Add non-cash items included in net income: Depreciation and amortization 179,664 181,716 Share-based compensation 17,248 17,009 Other non-cash items 8,914 17,719 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 71,833 (2,143 ) Inventories (20,896 ) (43,112 ) Accounts payable (38,382 ) (63,725 ) Other current assets and liabilities (4,747 ) 3,903 Other assets and liabilities   7,328   (5,968 ) Cash provided from operating activities 430,378 326,931   Investing activities: Capital expenditures (149,427 ) (196,915 ) Acquisitions (24,000 ) (18,847 ) Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 3,373 1,460 Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities 8,348 5,568 Purchases of marketable securities (8,881 ) (6,062 ) Other investing activities   11,000   (196 ) Cash used for investing activities (159,587 ) (214,992 )   Financing activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 75,000 85,000 Payments on revolving credit facility (255,000 ) (20,000 ) Proceeds from short-term loans and current portion of long-term debt - 28,856 Payments on short-term loans and current portion of long-term debt (53,615 ) (31,843 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 150,000 - Payments of long-term debt (479 ) (47,908 ) Cash dividends paid (105,375 ) (83,766 ) Exercise of stock options 6,867 5,935 Other financing activities   (3,199 )   (2,990 ) Cash used for financing activities (185,801 ) (66,716 )   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (8,780 )   26,221 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 76,210 71,444 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   532,599   376,352 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 608,809 $ 447,796