Benchmark Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

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Benchmark Electronics reported a second quarter net loss of $3 million, a drop from $9 million in 2019. Sales for the quarter were $491 million, down from $602 million year-over-year, influenced by COVID-19 costs of approximately $4.1 million. The operating margin fell to (0.4)% compared to 2.0% last year. However, a strong performance was noted in the Medical and Semi-cap sectors, projecting revenues in the third quarter between $490 - $530 million and GAAP EPS between $0.21 - $0.26.

Positive

• Revenue growth in Medical sector with $135 million, a 27% share of sales.
• Strong demand recovery in Semi-cap market with $87 million sales, an 18% share.
• Projected third quarter revenue guidance of $490 - $530 million indicates potential recovery.

Negative

• Net loss of $3 million compared to a $9 million profit in Q2 2019.
• Sales decreased by 18% quarter-over-quarter from $515 million to $491 million.
• Operating margin declined to (0.4)% from 2.0% year-over-year.
• Inventory days increased to 72 days, a rise from 52 days year-over-year.

TEMPE, Ariz., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. 

		Three Months Ended
		Jun 30,			Mar 31,		Jun 30,
In millions, except EPS		2020			2020		2019
Sales		$491			$515		$602
Net income (loss)(2)		$(3)			$4		$9
Net income – non-GAAP(1)(2)		$3			$8		$14
Diluted earnings (loss) per share(2)		$(0.09)			$0.10		$0.24
Diluted EPS – non-GAAP(1)(2)		$0.07			$0.22		$0.36
Operating margin(2)		(0.4)%			1.3%		2.0%
Operating margin – non-GAAP(1)(2)		1.2%			2.3%		3.1%

(1)	A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results is included below.
(2)	Results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 include the impact of approximately $4.1 million of COVID-19 related costs.

"Thanks to the commitment and tireless work of our global Benchmark team, we continue to successfully navigate this challenging pandemic environment.  Protecting our people remains our highest priority and we will continue our vigilance to keep people safe and our locations operational," said Jeff Benck, Benchmark President and CEO.

"Despite the current macro conditions, our team has focused on delivering products to meet the needs of our customers.  Our diversified portfolio remains a strength at this time as we saw strong second quarter growth in our Medical and Semi-cap sectors. Moving into the third quarter, we expect sequential improvements in revenue, profit and utilization underpinned by stronger demand from our Semi-Cap and Defense customers where we have industry leading positions."

Cash Conversion Cycle
		Jun 30,				Mar 31,				Jun 30,
		2020				2020				2019
Accounts receivable days		55				56				54
Contract asset days		28				28				23
Inventory days		72				65				52
Accounts payable days		(61)				(61)				(60)
Customer deposits		(10)				(7)				(3)
Cash Conversion Cycle days		84				81				66

 

Second Quarter 2020 Industry Sector Update
Revenue and percentage of sales by industry sector (in millions) was as follows.
			Jun 30,						Mar 31,						Jun 30,
	Higher-Value Markets		2020						2020						2019
Medical		$	135		27	%		$	118		23	%		$	114		19	%
Semi-Cap			87		18				83		16				63		10
A&D			88		18				119		23				107		18
Industrials			87		18				103		20				115		19
		$	397		81	%		$	423		82	%		$	399		66	%
			Jun 30,						Mar 31,						Jun 30,
	Traditional Markets		2020						2020						2019
Computing		$	44		9	%		$	36		7	%		$	133		22	%
Telecommunications			50		10				56		11				70		12
		$	94		19	%		$	92		18	%		$	203		34	%
	Total	$	491		100	%		$	515		100	%		$	602		100	%

Overall, higher-value market revenues during the second quarter were down 6% quarter-over-quarter and flat year-over-year.  Demand strength in Medical supporting COVID-19 solutions and new product ramps, as well as the continued Semi-cap recovery, were offset by weakness in commercial Aerospace and Industrial markets.  Traditional market revenues were up 2% quarter-over-quarter due to stronger demand for high performance computing products and down 54% year-over-year primarily from the Company's conscious exit of a legacy computing contract in 2019.

Third Quarter 2020 Outlook

• Revenue between $490 - $530 million
• Diluted GAAP earnings per share between $0.21 - $0.26
• Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share between $0.26 - $0.30 (excluding restructuring charges and other costs and amortization of intangibles)
• Our guidance includes known constraints due to COVID-19 and assumes no further significant interruptions occur to our supply base, operations, or customers. Guidance also assumes no material changes to market conditions due to COVID-19.

Restructuring charges are expected to range between $0.8 million to $1.2 million in the third quarter and the amortization of intangibles is expected to be $2.4 million in the third quarter.

Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  The live webcast of the call and accompanying reference materials will be accessible by logging on to the Company's website at www.bench.com. A replay of the broadcast will also be available until Wednesday, August 5, 2020 on the Company's website.

About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product life cycle by leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark's global operations include facilities in seven countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "could", "predict" and similar expressions, and the negatives thereof, often identify forward-looking statements, which are not limited to historical facts. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, the estimated financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our outlook and guidance for third quarter 2020 results, the company's anticipated plans and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, statements (express or implied) concerning future operating results or margins, the ability to generate sales and income or cash flow, and expected revenue mix, and Benchmark's business and growth strategies. Although the company believes these statements are based on and derived from reasonable assumptions, they involve risks and uncertainties relating to operations, markets and the business environment generally.  These statements also depend on the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and related risks, including government and other third-party responses to the crisis and the consequences for the global economy, our business and the businesses of our suppliers and customers.  Events relating to or resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the possibility of customer demand fluctuations, supply chain constraints, or the ability to utilize our manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover our fixed operating costs, may have resulting impacts on the company's business, financial condition, results of operations, and the company's ability (or inability) to execute on its plans to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.  If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Readers are advised to consult further disclosures on these risks and uncertainties, particularly in Part 1, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to the company as of the date of this document, and it assumes no obligation to update them.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management discloses non–GAAP information to provide investors with additional information to analyze the Company's performance and underlying trends. Management uses non–GAAP measures that exclude certain items in order to better assess operating performance and help investors compare results with our previous guidance.  This document also references "free cash flow", which the Company defines as cash flow from operations less additions to property, plant and equipment and purchased software.  The Company's non–GAAP information is not necessarily comparable to the non–GAAP information used by other companies.  Non–GAAP information should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, net income or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP as a measure of the Company's profitability or liquidity.  Readers should consider the types of events and transactions for which adjustments have been made.

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
			Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
			June 30,					June 30,
			2020		2019			2020		2019
Sales		$	490,966	$	601,602		$	1,005,930	$	1,204,422
Cost of sales			456,294		552,379			927,897		1,105,162
	Gross profit		34,672		49,223			78,033		99,260
Selling, general and administrative expenses			28,516		31,507			60,091		61,514
Amortization of intangible assets			2,371		2,361			4,752		4,728
Restructuring charges and other costs			5,657		3,414			8,572		4,990
	Income (loss) from operations		(1,872)		11,941			4,618		28,028
Interest expense			(2,351)		(1,718)			(4,053)		(3,327)
Interest income			287		1,053			886		2,350
Other income (expense), net			32		808			(630)		2,412
	Income (loss) before income taxes		(3,904)		12,084			821		29,463
Income tax expense (benefit)			(497)		2,637			376		6,243
	Net income (loss)	$	(3,407)	$	9,447		$	445	$	23,220
Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic	$	(0.09)	$	0.25		$	0.01	$	0.59
	Diluted	$	(0.09)	$	0.24		$	0.01	$	0.58
Weighted-average number of shares used in calculating
earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic		36,439		38,426			36,614		39,522
	Diluted		36,439		38,583			36,863		39,843

For comparative purposes, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
						June 30,			December 31,
						2020			2019
Assets
	Current assets:
		Cash and cash equivalents			$	356,419		$	363,956
		Accounts receivable, net				302,068			324,424
		Contract assets				153,641			161,061
		Inventories				363,665			314,956
		Other current assets				32,326			30,685
				Total current assets		1,208,119			1,195,082
	Property, plant and equipment, net					198,001			205,819
	Operating lease right-of-use assets					74,170			76,859
	Goodwill and other, net					277,745			282,114
				Total assets	$	1,758,035		$	1,759,874
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
	Current liabilities:
		Current installments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations			$	8,912		$	8,825
		Accounts payable				304,601			302,994
		Accrued liabilities				151,107			147,426
				Total current liabilities		464,620			459,245
	Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, less current installments					164,664			138,912
	Operating lease liabilities					64,768			67,898
	Other long-term liabilities					79,623			78,987
	Shareholders' equity					984,360			1,014,832
				Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,758,035		$	1,759,874

 

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
						Six Months Ended
						June 30,
						2020			2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income				$	445		$	23,220
	Depreciation and amortization					24,531			24,125
	Stock-based compensation expense					6,044			5,720
	Accounts receivable, net					20,356			106,749
	Contract assets					7,420			(15,464)
	Inventories					(48,668)			(6,327)
	Accounts payable					6,980			(49,428)
	Other changes in working capital and other, net					2,810			(19,823)
		Net cash provided by operations				19,918			68,772
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment and software					(23,290)			(15,495)
	Other investing activities, net					2,576			49
		Net cash used in investing activities				(20,714)			(15,446)
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Share repurchases					(19,329)			(100,039)
	Net debt activity					25,608			(2,441)
	Other financing activities, net					(12,802)			(12,628)
		Net cash used in financing activities				(6,523)			(115,108)
Effect of exchange rate changes						(218)			293
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents						(7,537)			(61,489)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year					363,956			458,102
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	356,419		$	396,613

 

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Results
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
			Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
			Jun 30,		Mar 31,		Jun 30,			Jun 30,
			2020		2020		2019			2020		2019
Income (loss) from operations (GAAP)		$	(1,872)	$	6,490	$	11,941		$	4,618	$	28,028
Restructuring charges and other costs			5,657		1,908		3,414			7,565		4,990
Settlement			—		—		773			—		773
Impairment			—		1,007		—			1,007		—
Customer insolvency (recovery)			(353)		—		(16)			(353)		(2,758)
Amortization of intangible assets			2,371		2,381		2,361			4,752		4,728
Non-GAAP income from operations		$	5,803	$	11,786	$	18,473		$	17,589	$	35,761
Gross Profit (GAAP)		$	34,672	$	43,361	$	49,223		$	78,033	$	99,260
Settlement			—		—		773			—		773
Customer insolvency (recovery)			(353)		—		(16)			(353)		(1,040)
Non-GAAP gross profit		$	34,319	$	43,361	$	49,980		$	77,680	$	98,993
Net income (loss) (GAAP)		$	(3,407)	$	3,852	$	9,447		$	445	$	23,220
Restructuring charges and other costs			5,657		1,908		3,414			7,565		4,990
Customer insolvency (recovery)			(353)		—		(16)			(353)		(2,758)
Amortization of intangible assets			2,371		2,381		2,361			4,752		4,728
Settlements			—		—		(330)			—		(2,166)
Impairment			—		1,007		—			1,007		—
Income tax adjustments(1)			(1,584)		(1,078)		(1,039)			(2,623)		(833)
Non-GAAP net income		$	2,684	$	8,070	$	13,837		$	10,793	$	27,181
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Diluted (GAAP)	$	(0.09)	$	0.10	$	0.24		$	0.01	$	0.58
	Diluted (Non-GAAP)	$	0.07	$	0.22	$	0.36		$	0.29	$	0.68
Weighted-average number of shares used in
calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Diluted (GAAP)		36,439		37,071		38,583			36,863		39,843
	Diluted (Non-GAAP)		36,689		37,071		38,583			36,863		39,843
(1)  This amount represents the tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments using the applicable effective tax rates.

 

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FAQ

What were Benchmark Electronics' Q2 2020 financial results?

Benchmark Electronics reported sales of $491 million and a net loss of $3 million for Q2 2020.

How did COVID-19 impact Benchmark Electronics' financials?

COVID-19 related costs of approximately $4.1 million impacted the financial results for Q2 2020.

What is the revenue outlook for Benchmark Electronics in Q3 2020?

The revenue outlook for Q3 2020 is projected between $490 million and $530 million.

What were the key sectors contributing to Benchmark Electronics' revenue?

The Medical and Semi-cap sectors showed strong performance, contributing significantly to revenue.

What was Benchmark Electronics' diluted earnings per share for Q2 2020?

The diluted earnings per share for Q2 2020 was $(0.09), compared to $0.24 in Q2 2019.