ROFIN-SINAR Reports Results For Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012
PLYMOUTH, Mich. and HAMBURG, Germany, Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ROFIN-SINAR Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RSTI), one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of high-performance laser beam sources and laser-based solutions, today announced results for its third fiscal quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2012.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended Nine months ended
06/30/12 06/30/11 % Change 06/30/12 06/30/11 % Change
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Net
sales $131,657 $154,911 - 15 % $392,661 $428,249 - 8 %
RSTI net
income $8,356 $15,248 - 45 % $24,466 $42,817 - 43 %
Earnings per share "Diluted"
basis*
$0.29 $0.52 - 44 % $0.85 $1.47 - 42 %
*The diluted per share calculation is based on the weighted-average shares outstanding and the potential dilution from common stock equivalents (stock
options) for each period presented, which was 28.8 million and 29.2 million for each of the fiscal quarters and for the nine month periods ending June
30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
“The quarterly results reflect the current global industrial economic environment for conventional laser technologies. The industrial material processing business continues to be influenced by the European debt crisis and the slower pace of GDP growth, mainly in China. The encouraging statements that we received from the Chinese machine tool industry in the spring time did not translate into substantially improved orders during the quarter. The automotive and semiconductor industries performed very well, while we experienced a lower level of activities in the solar industry. Despite the economic pressures, we are satisfied with our overall quarterly financial results, which were in line with our expectations,” commented Gunther Braun, CEO and President of RSTI. “The global markets continue to be challenging and the currency translation into US dollars will put further pressure on order entry and sales figures in the coming quarters as the US dollar strengthens. However, we believe that our solid backlog, combined with ongoing sales activities and focused efforts in the Asian markets will help us to deliver reasonable fourth quarter results.”
FINANCIAL REVIEW
- Third Quarter -
Net sales totaled $131.7 million for the third quarter ended June 30, 2012, a 15% decrease over the comparable quarter of fiscal year 2011. Gross profit totaled $49.3 million, or 37% of net sales, compared to $60.7 million, or 39% of net sales, in the same period of fiscal year 2011. RSTI net income amounted to $8.4 million, or 6% of net sales, compared to $15.2 million, or 10% of net sales, in the comparable quarter last fiscal year. The diluted per share calculation equaled $0.29 for the quarter based upon 28.8 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, compared to the diluted per share calculation of $0.52 based upon 29.2 million weighted-average common shares outstanding for the same period last fiscal year.
SG&A expenses in the amount of $25.3 million represented 19% of net sales and decreased by $3.4 million compared to last fiscal year’s third quarter. Net R&D expenses increased by $2.0 million to $11.5 million (9% of net sales), compared to $9.5 million (6% of net sales) in the third quarter of fiscal year 2011.
Sales of laser products for macro applications decreased by 16% to $53.0 million and accounted for 40% of total sales. Sales of lasers for marking and micro applications decreased by 19% to $61.9 million and represented 47% of total sales. Sales of components increased by 11% to $16.8 million and represented 13% of total sales.
On a geographical basis, revenues in North America increased by 18%, totaling $32.0 million, whereas net sales decreased by 20% in Europe to $56.7 million, and by 24% in Asia to $43.0 million.
- Nine Months -
For the nine months ended June 30, 2012, net sales totaled $392.7 million, a decrease of $35.6 million, or 8%, over the comparable period in 2011. The fluctuation of the US dollar, mainly against the Euro, resulted in a decrease in net sales of $10.0 million for the nine month period. Gross profit for the period was $145.1 million, $26.7 million lower than in the same period in 2011. RSTI net income for the nine month period ended June 30, 2012, totaled $24.5 million. The diluted per share calculation equaled $0.85 for the nine month period based upon 28.8 million weighted-average common shares outstanding.
Net sales of lasers for macro applications decreased by $19.9 million, or 12%, to $150.2 million, while net sales of lasers for marking and micro applications decreased by $18.4 million, or 9%, to $196.9 million. Sales of components of $45.6 million increased by $2.7 million, or 6%, versus the comparable period in fiscal year 2011.
On a geographical basis, net sales in North America in the first nine months increased by 10% and totaled $87.0 million (2011: $78.8 million). In Europe, net sales decreased by 12% to $175.9 million (2011: $199.1 million) and in Asia, net sales decreased by 14% to $129.8 million (2011: $150.3 million).
- Backlog -
Order entry for the quarter decreased by 17% to $135.3 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 and resulted in a backlog of $157.0 million as of June 30, 2012, mainly for laser products. As of June 30, 2012, ROFIN-SINAR had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.03 for the third quarter.
- Other Developments: Share Buyback -
The Board of Directors yesterday authorized the Company to initiate a share buyback of up to $20.0 million of the Company’s Common Stock over the next twelve months ending August 10, 2013, subject to market conditions. The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions at the Company’s discretion.
- Outlook -
For the fourth quarter ending September 30, 2012, the Company expects revenues to be in the range of $125 million to $130 million and earnings per share to be in the range of $0.25 to $0.28. Actual results may differ from this forecast and are subject to the safe harbor statement discussed in more detail below.
With operational headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan, and Hamburg, Germany, ROFIN-SINAR Technologies Inc. designs, develops, engineers and manufactures laser sources and laser-based system solutions for a wide range of applications. With production facilities in the US, Germany, UK, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Singapore, and China, ROFIN-SINAR is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of industrial lasers and currently has more than 42,000 laser units installed worldwide and serves more than 4,000 customers. ROFIN-SINAR’s shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RSTI and are listed in Germany in the “Prime Standard” segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ISIN US7750431022. ROFIN is part of the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. Additional information is available on ROFIN-SINAR’s home page: www.rofin.com.
A conference call is scheduled for 11:00 AM Eastern, today, Thursday, August 2, 2012. This call is also being broadcast live over the internet in listen-only mode. A recording will be available on the Company’s home page for approximately 90 days. For a live webcast, please go to www.rofin.com at least 10 minutes prior to the call in order to download and install any necessary software. For more information, please contact Bryan Degnan at King Worldwide in New York at +1-212-889-4350 or Miles Chapman at King Worldwide in London at +44(0) 207 614 2900.
(Tables to follow)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three months Nine months
Ended Ended
(unaudited) (unaudited)
06/30/12 06/30/11 06/30/12 06/30/11
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- Macro $52,959 $63,078 $150,224 $170,094
- Marking/Micro 61,914 76,780 196,836 215,279
- Components 16,784 15,053 45,601 42,876
Net Sales 131,657 154,911 392,661 428,249
Costs of goods sold 82,312 94,243 247,533 256,444
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Gross profit 49,345 60,668 145,128 171,805
Selling, general and administrative expenses
25,303 28,731 76,405 80,399
Intangibles
amortization 525 669 1,662 1,956
Research and
development expenses 11,477 9,499 32,102 27,628
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Income from operations 12,040 21,769 34,959 61,822
Other income (expense) 1,134 424 2,703 640
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Income before income
tax 13,174 22,193 37,662 62,462
Income tax expense 4,574 6,669 12,610 19,051
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Net income 8,600 15,524 25,052 43,411
Net income attributable to non-controlling
interest
244 276 586 594
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Net income
attributable to RSTI 8,356 15,248 24,466 42,817
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Net income attributable to RSTI per share
*"diluted" basis $0.29 $0.52 $0.85 $1.47
**"basic" basis $0.29 $0.54 $0.86 $1.51
* The diluted per share calculation is based on the weighted-average shares outstanding and the potential dilution from common
stock equivalents (stock options) for each period presented, which was 28.8 million and 29.2 million for each of the fiscal
quarters and the nine month periods ending June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
**The basic per share calculation is based on the weighted-average shares outstanding for each period presented, which was 28.5
million and 28.4 million for both fiscal quarters and for the nine month periods ending June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
06/30/12 09/30/11
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ASSETS
Cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments $96,985 $130,376
Trade accounts receivable,
net 95,383
119,391
Inventories net 204,641 188,847
Other current assets 28,698 28,655
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Total current assets 425,707 467,269
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Net property and equipment 74,521 65,554
Other non-current assets 130,795
121,123
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Total non-current assets 205,316 186,677
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Total assets $631,023 $653,946
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term debt 10,244 8,121
Accounts payable, trade 26,588 27,082
Other current liabilities 72,746 98,738
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Total current liabilities 109,578 133,941
Long-term debt 6,199 14,742
Other non-current
liabilities 26,301 26,646
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Total liabilities 142,078 175,329
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Net stockholders' equity 488,945 478,617
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $631,023 $653,946
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The Company’s conference call will include discussions relative to the current quarter results and some comments regarding forward-looking guidance on future operating performance.
“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
Certain information in this press release that relates to future plans, events or performance, including statements such as “The global markets continue to be challenging and the currency translation into US dollars will put further pressure on order entry and sales figures in the coming quarters as the US dollar strengthens. However, we believe that our solid backlog, combined with ongoing sales activities and focused efforts in the Asian markets will help us to deliver reasonable fourth quarter results” or “For the fourth quarter ending September 30, 2012, the Company expects revenues to be in the range of $125 million to $130 million and earnings per share to be in the range of $0.25 to $0.28″ is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. Actual results could differ materially based on numerous factors, including currency risk, competition, risk relating to sales growth in CO(2), fiber, diode, and solid-state lasers, cyclicality, conflicting patents and other intellectual property rights of fourth parties, potential infringement claims and future capital requirements, as well as other factors set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s best judgment as of the date of this release based in part on preliminary information and certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact: Katharina Manok
Gunther Braun
ROFIN-SINAR
734-416-0206
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011-49-40-733-63-4256
SOURCE ROFIN-SINAR Technologies Inc.
