Sanmina Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year End Results

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2015 -- Sanmina Corporation ("Sanmina" or the "Company") (SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2015.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2015 Summary

  • Revenue of $1.64 billion
  • GAAP operating margin of 3.2 percent
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.78(1)
  • Non-GAAP(2) operating margin of 3.8 percent
  • Non-GAAP(2) diluted earnings per share of $0.57

Fiscal Year 2015 Summary

  • Revenue of $6.37 billion
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share of $4.41(1)
  • Non-GAAP(2) diluted earnings per share of $2.21

Revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.64 billion, compared to $1.54 billion in the prior quarter and $1.69 billion for the same period of fiscal 2014.  Revenue for fiscal year ended October 3, 2015 was $6.37 billion, compared to $6.22 billion for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2014.

GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter was $52.7 million or 3.2 percent of revenue, compared to $61.5 million or 3.6 percent of revenue for the same period a year ago.  GAAP operating income for fiscal year 2015 was $203.1 million, compared to $199.7 million in fiscal year 2014.  GAAP net income in the fourth quarter was $315.4 million, compared to $132.5 million for the same period a year ago.  GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $3.78, compared to $1.52 in the same period a year ago.  GAAP net income for fiscal year 2015 was $377.3 million, compared to $197.2 million in fiscal year 2014.  GAAP diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2015 was $4.41, compared to $2.27 in fiscal year 2014.

Non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter was $61.7 million or 3.8 percent of revenue, compared to $71.3 million or 4.2 percent of revenue for the same period a year ago.  Non-GAAP operating income for the full fiscal year was $245.7 million, compared to $234.0 million for fiscal year 2014.  Non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter was $47.7 million, compared to $53.4 million for the same period a year ago.  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $0.57, compared to $0.61 in the same period a year ago.  Non-GAAP net income for fiscal year 2015 was $189.3 million, compared to $172.5 million in fiscal year 2014.  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2015 was $2.21, compared to $1.99 in fiscal year 2014.

Balance Sheet Summary

  • Ending cash and cash equivalents were $412.3 million
  • Cash flow from operations was ($1.3) million in Q4, and $174.9 million for FY'15
  • Repurchased 2.5 million common shares for $51.8 million in Q4, and 5.8 million shares for $121.2 million in FY'15
  • Board authorized an additional $200 million in share repurchases
  • Inventory turns were 6.2x
  • Cash cycle days were 44.6 days

"We delivered a solid fourth quarter.  Revenue was up 6 percent sequentially and non-GAAP EPS improved 8 percent," stated Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sanmina Corporation.  

"In fiscal 2015, we delivered revenue growth, operating margin improvement, EPS expansion and solid cash generation despite a mixed market environment.  Our focus on executing our core strategy is evident in our results." 

"Our technology and solutions offerings remain a differentiator for Sanmina.  We are focused on the quality of our revenue, expanding our capabilities and providing value to our customers.  Based on our diverse customer base, new programs ramping, pipeline of new business opportunities and forecasts from our customers, we are optimistic that fiscal 2016 will be another growth year," concluded Mr. Sola.

First Quarter Fiscal 2016 Outlook

The following outlook is for the first fiscal quarter ending January 2, 2016.  These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. 

  • Revenue between $1.55 billion to $1.60 billion
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.56 to $0.60

Company Conference Call Information

Sanmina will hold a conference call regarding financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2015 on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT).  The access numbers are: domestic 877-273-6760 and international 706-634-6605. The conference will also be broadcast live over the Internet.  You can log on to the live webcast at www.sanmina.com.  Additional information in the form of a slide presentation is available by logging onto Sanmina's website at www.sanmina.com.  A replay of the conference call will be available for 48-hours.  The access numbers are: domestic 855-859-2056 and international 404-537-3406, access code is 58137033.

(1) Fourth quarter 2015 GAAP diluted earnings per share includes a non-recurring tax benefit of $3.45.  Full year fiscal 2015 GAAP diluted earnings per share includes a non-recurring tax benefit of $3.37.  Fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2014 GAAP diluted earnings per share includes a non-recurring tax benefit of $1.01. 

(2) In the commentary set forth above and/or in the financial statements included in this earnings release, we present the following non-GAAP financial measures: operating income, operating margin, net income and diluted earnings per share.  In computing each of these non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude charges or gains relating to: stock-based compensation expenses, restructuring costs (including employee severance and benefits costs and charges related to excess facilities and assets), acquisition and integration costs (consisting of costs associated with the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses into our operations), impairment charges for goodwill and other assets, amortization expense and other infrequent or unusual items (including charges associated with distressed customers, litigation settlements, gains and losses on sales of assets and redemptions of debt, discrete tax events and deferred tax changes), to the extent material or which we consider to be of a non-operational nature in the applicable period.   See Schedule 1 below for more information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures, including the economic substance behind each exclusion, the manner in which management uses non-GAAP measures to conduct and evaluate the business, the material limitations associated with using such measures and the manner in which management compensates for such limitations. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP results contained in this release to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the financial statements contained in this release.  Sanmina provides its first quarter fiscal 2016 outlook only on a non-GAAP basis due to the inherent uncertainties associated with forecasting the timing and amount of acquisitions, restructuring activities, asset impairments and other unusual and infrequent items.

About Sanmina

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, storage, industrial, defense, medical, energy and industries that include embedded computing technologies such as, point of sale devices, casino gaming and automotive. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina.com.

Sanmina Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements contained in this press release, including the Company's outlook for the first quarter fiscal 2016 and expectations about fiscal 2016 being a growth year, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these statements as a result of a number of factors, including adverse changes to the key markets we target; credit problems experienced by our customers; risks arising from our international operations; competition that could cause us to lose sales; consolidation among our customers and suppliers that could adversely affect our business; and the other factors set forth in the Company's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC").

The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter any of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release, the conference call or the Investor Relations section of our website whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

Sanmina Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(GAAP)

     

October 3,

 

September 27,

     

2015

 

2014

     

(Unaudited)

   

ASSETS

     
           

Current assets:

     
 

Cash and cash equivalents

$    412,253

 

$       466,607

 

Accounts receivable, net

936,952

 

979,475

 

Inventories

918,728

 

893,178

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

129,982

 

111,714

   

Total current assets

2,397,915

 

2,450,974

           

Property, plant and equipment, net

590,844

 

563,016

Deferred tax assets

422,670

 

217,645

Other

 

81,835

 

81,454

   

Total assets

$ 3,493,264

 

$    3,313,089

           

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     
           

Current liabilities:

     
 

Accounts payable

$ 1,035,323

 

$    1,139,845

 

Accrued liabilities 

111,416

 

110,357

 

Accrued payroll and related benefits

120,402

 

126,541

 

Short-term debt

113,416

 

157,394

   

Total current liabilities

1,380,557

 

1,534,137

           

Long-term liabilities:

     
 

Long-term debt

423,949

 

386,681

 

Other

168,287

 

145,516

   

Total long-term liabilities

592,236

 

532,197

           

Stockholders' equity

1,520,471

 

1,246,755

   

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 3,493,264

 

$    3,313,089

 

Sanmina Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(GAAP)

(Unaudited)

                 
   

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

   

Oct. 3,

 

Sept. 27,

 

Oct. 3,

 

Sept. 27,

   

2015

 

2014

 

2015

 

2014

                 

Net sales

$  1,636,578

 

$  1,686,169

 

$  6,374,541

 

$  6,215,106

Cost of sales

1,514,893

 

1,554,551

 

5,890,685

 

5,726,823

 

Gross profit

121,685

 

131,618

 

483,856

 

488,283

                 

Operating expenses:

             
 

Selling, general and administrative

63,111

 

57,745

 

239,288

 

242,288

 

Research and development

9,116

 

7,932

 

33,083

 

32,495

 

Amortization of intangible assets

890

 

425

 

2,054

 

1,798

 

Restructuring costs 

1,232

 

3,979

 

13,683

 

12,550

 

Asset impairments

1,500

 

-

 

3,454

 

-

 

Gain on sales of long-lived assets

(6,850)

 

-

 

(10,807)

 

(530)

 

     Total operating expenses

68,999

 

70,081

 

280,755

 

288,601

                 

Operating income

52,686

 

61,537

 

203,101

 

199,682

                 
 

Interest income

269

 

343

 

1,096

 

1,533

 

Interest expense 

(6,360)

 

(7,410)

 

(25,011)

 

(30,804)

 

Other expense, net

148

 

(4,075)

 

(2,993)

 

(8,672)

Interest and other, net

(5,943)

 

(11,142)

 

(26,908)

 

(37,943)

                 

Income before income taxes

46,743

 

50,395

 

176,193

 

161,739

                 

Benefit from income taxes 

(268,639)

 

(82,108)

 

(201,068)

 

(35,426)

                 

Net income

$     315,382

 

$     132,503

 

$     377,261

 

$     197,165

                 
                 
 

Basic income per share

$           3.95

 

$           1.61

 

$           4.61

 

$           2.38

 

Diluted income per share

$           3.78

 

$           1.52

 

$           4.41

 

$           2.27

                 
 

Weighted-average shares used in computing 

             
 

per share amounts:

             
 

  Basic

79,853

 

82,528

 

81,818

 

82,872

 

  Diluted

83,352

 

86,997

 

85,641

 

86,731

 

Sanmina Corporation

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

                   
     

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

     

Oct. 3,

 

Sept. 27,

 

Oct. 3,

 

Sept. 27,

     

2015

 

2014

 

2015

 

2014

                   

GAAP Operating Income

 

$      52,686

 

$      61,537

 

$    203,101

 

$    199,682

 

GAAP operating margin

 

3.2%

 

3.6%

 

3.2%

 

3.2%

Adjustments

               
 

Stock compensation expense (1)

 

5,175

 

5,519

 

20,653

 

18,789

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

1,746

 

1,072

 

4,440

 

3,871

 

Distressed customer charges (2)

 

6,177

 

1,856

 

10,979

 

2,239

 

Restructuring costs

 

1,232

 

3,979

 

13,683

 

12,550

 

Recovery of contingency item (3)

 

-

 

(2,686)

 

-

 

(2,562)

 

Gain on sales of long-lived assets

 

(6,850)

 

-

 

(10,598)

 

(530)

 

Asset impairments

 

1,500

 

-

 

3,454

 

-

Non-GAAP Operating Income

 

$      61,666

 

$      71,277

 

$    245,712

 

$    234,039

 

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

3.8%

 

4.2%

 

3.9%

 

3.8%

                   
                   

GAAP Net Income

 

$    315,382

 

$    132,503

 

$    377,261

 

$    197,165

                   

Adjustments:

               
 

Operating income adjustments (see above)

 

8,980

 

9,740

 

42,611

 

34,357

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt (4)

 

-

 

3,587

 

3,760

 

11,779

 

Litigation settlements (5)

 

-

 

-

 

(273)

 

(1,571)

 

Deferred and non-recurring tax adjustments

 

(276,664)

 

(92,416)

 

(234,078)

 

(69,260)

Non-GAAP Net Income

 

$      47,698

 

$      53,414

 

$    189,281

 

$    172,470

                   
                   

GAAP Net Income Per Share:

               
 

Basic

 

$          3.95

 

$          1.61

 

$          4.61

 

$          2.38

 

Diluted

 

$          3.78

 

$          1.52

 

$          4.41

 

$          2.27

                   

Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share:

               
 

Basic

 

$          0.60

 

$          0.65

 

$          2.31

 

$          2.08

 

Diluted

 

$          0.57

 

$          0.61

 

$          2.21

 

$          1.99

                   

Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts:

               
 

Basic

 

79,853

 

82,528

 

81,818

 

82,872

 

Diluted

 

83,352

 

86,997

 

85,641

 

86,731

                   
                   

(1)

Stock compensation expense was as follows: 

               
                   
     

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

     

Oct. 3,

 

Sept. 27,

 

Oct. 3,

 

Sept. 27,

     

2015

 

2014

 

2015

 

2014

           
 

Cost of sales

 

$        2,132

 

$        1,986

 

$        6,611

 

$        5,850

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

2,987

 

3,491

 

13,859

 

12,860

 

Research and development

 

56

 

42

 

183

 

79

 

  Total

 

$        5,175

 

$        5,519

 

$      20,653

 

$      18,789

                   

(2)

Relates to inventory and bad debt reserves associated with distressed customers.

                   

(3)

Represents a non-recurring contingency that the Company ultimately resolved favorably in Q4 FY14.

   
                   

(4)

Represents a loss, including write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, on debt redeemed, repurchased or otherwise extinguished prior to maturity.

                   

(5)

Represents cash received in connection with certain litigation settlements.

         

 

Schedule I

The commentary and financial information above includes non-GAAP measures of operating income, operating margin, net income and earnings per share.  Management excludes from these measures stock-based compensation, restructuring, acquisition and integration expenses, impairment charges, amortization charges and other infrequent items, to the extent material or which we consider to be of a non-operational nature in the applicable period, and as more fully described below.

Management excludes these items principally because such charges are not directly related to the Company's ongoing core business operations. We use such non-GAAP measures in order to (1) make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of Company's operations, both internally and externally, (2) guide management in assessing the performance of the business, internally allocating resources and making decisions in furtherance of Company's strategic plan, (3) provide investors with a better understanding of how management plans and measures the business and (4) provide investors with a better understanding of the ongoing, core business. The material limitations to management's approach include the fact that the charges and expenses excluded are nonetheless charges required to be recognized under GAAP. Management compensates for these limitations primarily by using GAAP results to obtain a complete picture of the Company's performance and by including a reconciliation of non-GAAP results back to GAAP in its earnings releases.

Additional information regarding the economic substance of each exclusion, management's use of the resultant non-GAAP measures, the material limitations of management's approach and management's methods for compensating for such limitations is provided below.

Stock-based Compensation Expense, which consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of stock options and unvested restricted stock units granted to employees, is excluded in order to permit more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company's results since the Company grants different amounts and value of stock options in each quarter. In addition, given the fact that competitors grant different amounts and types of equity award and may use different option valuation assumptions, excluding stock-based compensation permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors.

Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration Expenses, which consist of severance, lease termination, exit costs and other charges primarily related to closing and consolidating manufacturing facilities and those associated with the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses, are excluded because such charges (1) can be driven by the timing of acquisitions which are difficult to predict, (2) are not directly related to ongoing business results and (3) do not reflect expected future operating expenses. In addition, given the fact that the Company's competitors complete acquisitions and adopt restructuring plans at different times and in different amounts than the Company, excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors. Items excluded by the Company may be different from those excluded by the Company's competitors and restructuring and integration expenses include both cash and non-cash expenses. Cash expenses reduce the Company's liquidity. Therefore, management also reviews GAAP results including these amounts.

Impairment Charges, which consist of non-cash charges, are excluded because such charges are non-recurring and do not reduce the Company's liquidity. In addition, given the fact that the Company's competitors may record impairment charges at different times, excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors.

Amortization Charges, which consist of non-cash charges impacted by the timing and magnitude of acquisitions of businesses or assets, are also excluded because such charges do not reduce the Company's liquidity. In addition, such charges can be driven by the timing of acquisitions, which is difficult to predict. Excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company's core results with those of its competitors because the Company's competitors complete acquisitions at different times and for different amounts than the Company.

Other Items, which consist of other infrequent or unusual items (including charges associated with distressed customers, litigation settlements, gains and losses on sales of assets and redemptions of debt, discrete tax events and deferred tax changes), to the extent material or non-operational in nature, are excluded because such items are typically non-recurring, difficult to predict or not directly related to the Company's ongoing core operations. However, items excluded by the Company may be different from those excluded by the Company's competitors. In addition, these expenses include both cash and non-cash expenses. Cash expenses reduce the Company's liquidity. Management compensates for these limitations by reviewing GAAP results including these amounts.