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HEICO Corporation Reports Record Net Income (Up 35%), Operating Income (Up 15%) and Net Sales (Up 8%) for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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HEICO (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) reported record financial results for Q4 fiscal 2024. Net income increased 35% to $139.7 million ($0.99 per diluted share), while net sales grew 8% to $1,013.7 million. Operating income rose 15% to $218.6 million, with operating margin improving to 21.6%.

For the full fiscal year 2024, net sales increased 30% to $3,857.7 million, with net income up 27% to $514.1 million. The Flight Support Group achieved its 17th consecutive quarter of growth, with 12% organic sales growth. EBITDA increased 13% to $264.0 million in Q4.

The company completed several strategic acquisitions in 2024, including SVM Private , Mid Continent Controls, and Marway Power Solutions. The Board declared a semiannual cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable in January 2025.

HEICO (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) ha riportato risultati finanziari record per il quarto trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2024. Il reddito netto è aumentato del 35% raggiungendo $139,7 milioni ($0,99 per azione diluita), mentre le vendite nette sono cresciute dell'8% a $1.013,7 milioni. Il reddito operativo è salito del 15% a $218,6 milioni, con un margine operativo che migliora al 21,6%.

Per l'intero anno fiscale 2024, le vendite nette sono aumentate del 30% a $3.857,7 milioni, con un reddito netto in crescita del 27% a $514,1 milioni. Il Flight Support Group ha raggiunto il suo 17° trimestre consecutivo di crescita, con una crescita delle vendite organiche del 12%. L'EBITDA è aumentato del 13% a $264,0 milioni nel quarto trimestre.

L'azienda ha completato diverse acquisizioni strategiche nel 2024, tra cui SVM Private, Mid Continent Controls e Marway Power Solutions. Il Consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo in contante semestrale di $0,11 per azione, pagabile a gennaio 2025.

HEICO (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) reportó resultados financieros récord para el cuarto trimestre del año fiscal 2024. Los ingresos netos aumentaron un 35% alcanzando los $139.7 millones ($0.99 por acción diluida), mientras que las ventas netas crecieron un 8% a $1,013.7 millones. El ingreso operativo subió un 15% a $218.6 millones, con un margen operativo que mejoró al 21.6%.

Para el año fiscal completo 2024, las ventas netas aumentaron un 30% a $3,857.7 millones, con un incremento del ingreso neto del 27% a $514.1 millones. El Grupo de Soporte de Vuelo logró su 17º trimestre consecutivo de crecimiento, con un crecimiento orgánico de las ventas del 12%. El EBITDA aumentó un 13% a $264.0 millones en el cuarto trimestre.

La compañía completó varias adquisiciones estratégicas en 2024, incluyendo SVM Private, Mid Continent Controls y Marway Power Solutions. La Junta declaró un dividendo en efectivo semestral de $0.11 por acción que se pagará en enero de 2025.

HEICO (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI)는 2024 회계 연도 4분기에 기록적인 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 순이익이 35% 증가하여 $139.7 백만 ($0.99의 희석 주당 이익)에 도달한 반면, 순매출은 8% 증가하여 $1,013.7 백만에 달했습니다. 영업이익은 15% 증가하여 $218.6 백만에 달했으며, 영업 마진은 21.6%로 개선되었습니다.

2024 회계 연도 전체에 대해, 순매출은 30% 증가하여 $3,857.7 백만에 도달했으며, 순이익은 27% 증가하여 $514.1 백만에 달했습니다. 비행 지원 그룹은 12%의 유기적 매출 성장을 기록하며 17회 연속 분기 성장 목표를 달성했습니다. EBITDA는 4분기에 13% 증가하여 $264.0 백만에 달했습니다.

회사는 2024년에 SVM Private, Mid Continent Controls 및 Marway Power Solutions를 포함한 여러 전략적 인수를 완료했습니다. 이사회는 2025년 1월에 지급될 주당 $0.11의 반기 현금 배당금을 선언했습니다.

HEICO (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) a annoncé des résultats financiers record pour le quatrième trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2024. Le résultat net a augmenté de 35 % pour atteindre 139,7 millions USD (0,99 USD par action diluée), tandis que les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 8 % pour atteindre 1 013,7 millions USD. Le résultat d'exploitation a augmenté de 15 % pour atteindre 218,6 millions USD, avec une marge opérationnelle améliorée à 21,6 %.

Pour l'exercice fiscal complet 2024, les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 30 % pour atteindre 3 857,7 millions USD, avec un résultat net en hausse de 27 % à 514,1 millions USD. Le Flight Support Group a réalisé son 17e trimestre consécutif de croissance, avec une croissance organique des ventes de 12 %. L'EBITDA a augmenté de 13 % pour atteindre 264,0 millions USD au quatrième trimestre.

L'entreprise a complété plusieurs acquisitions stratégiques en 2024, dont SVM Private, Mid Continent Controls et Marway Power Solutions. Le Conseil a déclaré un dividende en espèces semestriel de 0,11 USD par action payable en janvier 2025.

HEICO (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) hat im vierten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2024 Rekordfinanzergebnisse gemeldet. Der Nettogewinn stieg um 35 % auf 139,7 Millionen USD (0,99 USD pro verwässerter Aktie), während der Nettoumsatz um 8 % auf 1.013,7 Millionen USD wuchs. Der Betriebsgewinn stieg um 15 % auf 218,6 Millionen USD, mit einer Verbesserung der Betriebsmarge auf 21,6 %.

Für das gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2024 stiegen die Nettoumsätze um 30 % auf 3.857,7 Millionen USD, während der Nettogewinn um 27 % auf 514,1 Millionen USD zunahm. Die Flight Support Group erzielte ihr 17. aufeinanderfolgendes Quartal mit Wachstum und verzeichnete ein organisches Umsatzwachstum von 12 %. Das EBITDA stieg im vierten Quartal um 13 % auf 264,0 Millionen USD.

Das Unternehmen hat im Jahr 2024 mehrere strategische Übernahmen abgeschlossen, darunter SVM Private, Mid Continent Controls und Marway Power Solutions. Der Vorstand erklärte eine halbjährliche Bardividende von 0,11 USD pro Aktie, die im Januar 2025 ausgezahlt werden soll.

Positive
  • Record Q4 net income growth of 35% to $139.7 million
  • Q4 net sales increased 8% to $1,013.7 million
  • Operating margin improved to 21.6% from 20.2% YoY
  • Flight Support Group achieved 12% organic sales growth
  • Cash flow from operations increased 39% to $205.6 million in Q4
  • Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 2.06x from 3.04x YoY
Negative
  • Electronic Technologies Group showed flat to declining performance in Q4
  • Electronic Technologies Group operating margin decreased to 24.3% from 25.2% YoY
  • Lower defense products sales in Electronic Technologies segment

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HEICO's Q4 FY2024 results showcase remarkable financial strength with record-breaking performance across key metrics. The $139.7 million net income represents a stellar 35% YoY growth, while operating income grew 15% to $218.6 million. The improved operating margin of 21.6% and strong cash flow generation demonstrate excellent operational efficiency.

The Flight Support Group's seventeen consecutive quarters of growth and 12% organic sales growth highlight robust aerospace market recovery. The company's debt management is particularly impressive, with the net debt to EBITDA ratio improving to 2.06x from 3.04x, indicating strong deleveraging progress and financial discipline.

The Flight Support Group's performance is particularly noteworthy, with 13% organic growth in aftermarket replacement parts signaling strong aviation sector recovery. The segment's operating margin expansion to 22.3% reflects both operational efficiency and pricing power. Recent strategic acquisitions, including Capewell's Aerial Delivery division, are positioning HEICO well in multiple aerospace subsectors.

The Electronic Technologies Group's space products growth and record backlog suggest strong future revenue potential, despite temporary defense revenue fluctuations. The acquisition strategy across both segments demonstrates intelligent vertical integration and market expansion.

HOLLYWOOD, FL and MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2024 / HEICO CORPORATION (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today reported net income increased 35% to a record $139.7 million, or $.99 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $103.4 million, or $.74 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Net income increased 27% to a record $514.1 million, or $3.67 per diluted share, in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $403.6 million, or $2.91 per diluted share, in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

Net sales increased 8% to a record $1,013.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $936.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Operating income increased 15% to a record $218.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $189.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The Company's consolidated operating margin improved to 21.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from 20.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

Net sales increased 30% to a record $3,857.7 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $2,968.1 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. Operating income increased 32% to a record $824.5 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $625.3 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The Company's consolidated operating margin improved to 21.4% in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from 21.1% in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

Our commercial aerospace sales growth has resulted in seventeen consecutive quarters of sequential growth in net sales at the Flight Support Group.

The Company incurred acquisition costs during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 related to the Wencor Group ("Wencor") acquisition, which decreased net income attributable to HEICO by approximately $13.6 million, or $.10 per diluted share.

EBITDA increased 13% to $264.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $234.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. EBITDA increased 32% to $1,002.2 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $758.3 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. See our reconciliation of net income attributable to HEICO to EBITDA at the end of this press release.

Consolidated Results

Laurans A. Mendelson, HEICO's Chairman and CEO, commented on the Company's fourth quarter results stating, "We are proud to announce record consolidated net sales and operating income for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of fiscal 2024, principally driven by exceptional operating performance at the Flight Support Group and notable contributions from our fiscal 2023 and 2024 acquisitions. Furthermore, these results reflect improved demand across all of the Flight Support Group's product lines resulting in strong 12% organic net sales growth for that operating segment.

Our total debt to net income attributable to HEICO ratio was 4.34x as of October 31, 2024, down from 6.14x as of October 31, 2023. Our net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.06x as of October 31, 2024, down from 3.04x as of October 31, 2023. See our reconciliation of total debt to net debt at the end of this press release.

Cash flow provided by operating activities increased 39% to $205.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $148.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Cash flow provided by operating activities increased 50% to $672.4 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $448.7 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

Over the past few months, our Electronic Technologies Group made several strategic acquisitions, acquiring 70% of SVM Private Limited in November 2024, 87.9% of Mid Continent Controls, Inc. in October 2024, and 92.5% of Marway Power Solutions, Inc. in September 2024. Additionally, in August 2024, our Flight Support Group acquired the Aerial Delivery and Descent Devices divisions of Capewell Aerial Systems ("Capewell"). These acquisitions were funded using cash provided by operating activities, except for Capewell, which was principally funded using proceeds from our revolving credit facility. We expect each of these acquisitions to be accretive to our earnings within the year following the acquisition.

Today, HEICO's Board of Directors declared a semiannual cash dividend of $.11 per share payable in January 2025. This cash dividend will be HEICO's 93rd consecutive semiannual cash dividend since 1979. The cash dividend confirms our Board of Director's confidence in HEICO's future while continuing to reward our shareholders and retaining sufficient capital to fund our internal growth and acquisitions.

As we look ahead to fiscal 2025, we anticipate net sales growth in both the Flight Support Group and Electronic Technologies Group, driven primarily by organic growth supported by strong demand for the majority of our products. Additionally, we plan to drive growth through our recently completed acquisitions while positioning ourselves to capitalize on potential opportunities from future acquisitions. Our priorities include advancing the development of new products and services, further expanding market penetration, and maintaining our financial strength and flexibility, all with a strong emphasis on delivering long-term value to our shareholders."

Flight Support Group

Eric A. Mendelson, HEICO's Co-President and President of HEICO's Flight Support Group, commented on the Flight Support Group's record setting fourth quarter results stating, "Continuing on our growth momentum, we achieved record results in both net sales and operating income, with quarterly increases of 15% in net sales and 35% in operating income compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. These outstanding results were driven by robust 12% organic net sales growth, primarily fueled by a 13% organic increase in our aftermarket replacement parts product line, along with contributions from acquisitions completed in fiscal 2023 and 2024. This represents the seventeenth consecutive quarter of net sales growth for the Flight Support Group.

The Flight Support Group's net sales increased 15% to a record $691.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $601.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The Flight Support Group's net sales increased 49% to a record $2,639.4 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $1,770.2 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The Flight Support Group's net sales increase in the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 reflects the impact from our fiscal 2023 and 2024 acquisitions and strong organic growth of 12% and 13%, respectively. The organic net sales growth mainly reflects increased demand across all of our product lines.

The Flight Support Group's operating income increased 35% to a record $154.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $114.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The operating income increase principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales growth, decreased acquisition costs and an improved gross profit margin. The improved gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned higher net sales within our aftermarket replacement parts and repair and overhaul parts and services product lines.

The Flight Support Group's operating income increased 53% to a record $593.1 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $387.3 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The operating income increase principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales growth, decreased acquisition costs and an improved gross profit margin, partially offset by increased intangible asset amortization expense, increased performance-based compensation expense and the prior year impact from the amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement. The improved gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned higher net sales within our aftermarket replacement parts and repair and overhaul parts and services product lines.

The Flight Support Group's operating margin improved to 22.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, up from 19.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The increased operating margin principally reflects the previously mentioned lower acquisition costs and improved gross profit margin, as well as higher selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") efficiencies resulting from the previously mentioned net sales growth.

The Flight Support Group's operating margin improved to 22.5% in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from 21.9% in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The increased operating margin principally reflects the previously mentioned lower acquisition costs and improved gross profit margin, as well as lower performance-based compensation expense as a percentage of net sales, partially offset by the previously mentioned higher intangible asset amortization expense and amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement."

Electronic Technologies Group

Victor H. Mendelson, HEICO's Co-President and President of HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group, commented on the Electronic Technologies Group's fourth quarter results stating, "Our quarterly results mainly featured high single-digit organic net sales growth of our space products, offset by lower defense products net sales, which are often lumpy, and slightly lower net sales of our other electronics products. We remain highly optimistic about more sustained growth across the majority of our product lines in fiscal 2025, driven by significantly higher orders and an increased quarter-end record backlog as of October 31, 2024.

The Electronic Technologies Group's net sales were $336.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to $342.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The net sales decrease principally reflects lower defense and other electronics net sales, partially offset by increased space products net sales and the impact from our fiscal 2024 acquisitions.

The Electronic Technologies Group's net sales increased 3% to a record $1,263.6 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $1,225.2 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The net sales increase is mainly attributable to the impact of our fiscal 2023 and 2024 acquisitions and increased organic net sales of our defense and aerospace products, partially offset by lower organic net sales of our other electronics and medical products.

The Electronic Technologies Group's operating income was $81.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to $86.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The operating income decrease principally reflects a less favorable gross profit margin mainly from the previously mentioned decreased defense and other electronics net sales, partially offset by the previously mentioned increased space products net sales.

The Electronic Technologies Group's operating income increased 1% to a record $288.2 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, up from $285.1 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The operating income increase principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales growth and an improved gross profit margin, partially offset by lower SG&A efficiencies. The improved gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned increased defense and aerospace products net sales, partially offset by the previously mentioned decreased other electronics and medical products net sales.

The Electronic Technologies Group's operating margin was 24.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to 25.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The operating margin change principally reflects the previously mentioned less favorable gross profit margin and lower SG&A efficiencies.

The Electronic Technologies Group's operating margin was 22.8% in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, as compared to 23.3% in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. The operating margin change principally reflects increased SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales mainly from the previously mentioned lower SG&A efficiencies, which was partially offset by the previously mentioned improved gross profit margin."

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide additional information about the Company's results, HEICO has discussed in this press release its EBITDA (calculated as net income attributable to HEICO adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, interest expense and income tax expense), its net debt (calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents), and its net debt to EBITDA ratio (calculated as net debt divided by EBITDA), which are not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").

These non-GAAP measures are included to supplement the Company's financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and because the Company uses such measures to monitor and evaluate the performance of its business and believes the presentation of these measures enhance an investor's ability to analyze trends in the Company's business and to evaluate the Company's performance relative to other companies in its industry. However, these non-GAAP measures have limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial results as reported under GAAP.

These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with their corresponding GAAP measures. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures in the last table included in this press release.

(NOTE: HEICO has two classes of common stock traded on the NYSE. Both classes, the Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) and the Common Stock (HEI), are virtually identical in all economic respects. The only difference between the share classes is the voting rights. The Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) carries 1/10 vote per share and the Common Stock (HEI) carries one vote per share.)

There are currently approximately 83.8 million shares of HEICO's Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) outstanding and 55.0 million shares of HEICO's Common Stock (HEI) outstanding. The stock symbols for HEICO's two classes of common stock on most websites are HEI.A and HEI. However, some websites change HEICO's Class A Common Stock trading symbol (HEI.A) to HEI/A or HEIa.

As previously announced, HEICO will hold a conference call on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its fourth quarter results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (888) 394-8218, International (646) 828-8193, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 9881151. A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference for 14 days. To access the replay, please visit our website at https://www.heico.com under the Investors section for details.

HEICO Corporation is engaged primarily in the design, production, servicing and distribution of products and services to certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries through its Hollywood, Florida-based Flight Support Group and its Miami, Florida-based Electronic Technologies Group. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and overhaul shops, as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide, in addition to medical, telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit our website at https://www.heico.com.

Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. HEICO's actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, among others: the severity, magnitude and duration of public health threats, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; our liquidity and the amount and timing of cash generation; lower commercial air travel, airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development and manufacturing costs and delay sales; cybersecurity events or other disruptions of our information technology systems could adversely affect our business; and our ability to make acquisitions, including obtaining any applicable domestic and/or foreign governmental approvals, and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; and economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

HEICO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended October 31,

2024

2023

Net sales

$

1,013,665

$

936,447

Cost of sales

619,773

572,004

Selling, general and administrative expenses

175,246

174,995

Operating income

218,646

189,448

Interest expense

(35,406

)

(43,423

)

Other income

646

1,040

Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests

183,886

147,065

Income tax expense

33,000

33,500

Net income from consolidated operations

150,886

113,565

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

11,198

10,139

Net income attributable to HEICO

$

139,688

$

103,426

(a)

Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:

Basic

$

1.01

$

.75

(a)

Diluted

$

.99

$

.74

(a)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

138,655

138,162

Diluted

140,536

139,774

Three Months Ended October 31,

2024

2023

Operating segment information:

Net sales:

Flight Support Group

$

691,780

$

601,665

Electronic Technologies Group

336,233

342,537

Intersegment sales

(14,348

)

(7,755

)

$

1,013,665

$

936,447

Operating income:

Flight Support Group

$

154,513

$

114,604

Electronic Technologies Group

81,814

86,380

Other, primarily corporate

(17,681

)

(11,536

)

$

218,646

$

189,448

Depreciation and amortization:

Flight Support Group

$

25,255

$

24,003

Electronic Technologies Group

18,715

19,032

Corporate

715

693

$

44,685

$

43,728

HEICO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

Fiscal Year Ended October 31,

2024

2023

Net sales

$

3,857,669

$

2,968,105

Cost of sales

2,355,943

1,814,617

Selling, general and administrative expenses

677,271

528,149

Operating income

824,455

625,339

Interest expense

(149,313

)

(72,984

)

Other income

2,444

2,928

Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests

677,586

555,283

Income tax expense

118,500

(b)

110,900

(c)

Net income from consolidated operations

559,086

444,383

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

44,977

40,787

Net income attributable to HEICO

$

514,109

(b)

$

403,596

(c)(d)

Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:

Basic

$

3.71

(b)

$

2.94

(c)(d)

Diluted

$

3.67

(b)

$

2.91

(c)(d)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

138,455

137,185

Diluted

140,198

138,905

Fiscal Year Ended October 31,

2024

2023

Operating segment information:

Net sales:

Flight Support Group

$

2,639,354

$

1,770,185

Electronic Technologies Group

1,263,626

1,225,222

Intersegment sales

(45,311

)

(27,302

)

$

3,857,669

$

2,968,105

Operating income:

Flight Support Group

$

593,074

$

387,297

Electronic Technologies Group

288,193

285,053

Other, primarily corporate

(56,812

)

(47,011

)

$

824,455

$

625,339

Depreciation and amortization:

Flight Support Group

$

98,793

$

55,656

Electronic Technologies Group

73,725

71,774

Corporate

2,813

2,613

$

175,331

$

130,043

HEICO CORPORATION

Footnotes to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(a) During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company incurred acquisition costs related to the Wencor acquisition, which decreased net income attributable to HEICO by approximately $13.6 million, or $.10 per basic and diluted share.

(b) During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company recognized a $13.6 million discrete tax benefit from stock option exercises, which, net of noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $13.3 million, or $.10 per basic and diluted share.

(c) During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company recognized a $6.2 million discrete tax benefit from stock option exercises, which, net of noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $6.1 million, or $.04 per basic and diluted share.

(d) During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, the Company incurred acquisition costs related to the Wencor and Exxelia International SAS acquisitions, which decreased net income attributable to HEICO by approximately $21.5 million, or $.16 per basic share and $.15 per diluted share.

HEICO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

October 31, 2024

October 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

162,103

$

171,048

Accounts receivable, net

538,487

509,075

Contract assets

112,235

111,702

Inventories, net

1,170,949

1,013,680

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

78,518

49,837

Total current assets

2,062,292

1,855,342

Property, plant and equipment, net

339,034

321,848

Goodwill

3,380,295

3,274,327

Intangible assets, net

1,334,774

1,357,281

Other assets

476,427

386,265

Total assets

$

7,592,822

$

7,195,063

Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt

$

4,107

$

17,801

Other current liabilities

659,744

647,541

Total current liabilities

663,851

665,342

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

2,225,267

2,460,277

Deferred income taxes

114,156

131,846

Other long-term liabilities

525,986

379,640

Total liabilities

3,529,260

3,637,105

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

366,156

364,807

Shareholders' equity

3,697,406

3,193,151

Total liabilities and equity

$

7,592,822

$

7,195,063

HEICO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Fiscal Year Ended October 31,

2024

2023

Operating Activities:

Net income from consolidated operations

$

559,086

$

444,383

Depreciation and amortization

175,331

130,043

Share-based compensation expense

18,775

15,475

Employer contributions to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan

17,617

15,276

Impairment of intangible assets

7,500

-

Deferred income tax benefit

(22,002

)

(26,531

)

Decrease in accrued contingent consideration, net

(9,884

)

(686

)

Payment of contingent consideration

(6,203

)

(6,299

)

Amendment and termination of contingent consideration agreement

-

(9,057

)

Increase in accounts receivable

(20,815

)

(65,595

)

Decrease (increase) in contract assets

1,294

(11,642

)

Increase in inventories

(132,934

)

(124,782

)

Increase in current liabilities, net

32,492

79,059

Other

52,113

9,091

Net cash provided by operating activities

672,370

448,735

Investing Activities:

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(219,293

)

(2,421,788

)

Capital expenditures

(58,261

)

(49,434

)

Investments related to HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan

(19,910

)

(18,892

)

Other

4,264

5,647

Net cash used in investing activities

(293,200

)

(2,484,467

)

Financing Activities:

Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes

-

1,189,452

(Payments) borrowings on revolving credit facility, net

(235,000

)

975,000

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(34,318

)

(36,591

)

Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises

(29,912

)

(14,847

)

Cash dividends paid

(29,069

)

(27,370

)

Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests

(26,567

)

(2,733

)

Payment of contingent consideration

(24,797

)

(12,610

)

Payments on short-term debt, net

(13,924

)

(1,593

)

Debt issuance costs

-

(10,060

)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

7,951

6,713

Other

(3,757

)

(312

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(389,393

)

2,065,049

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

1,278

2,227

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(8,945

)

31,544

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

171,048

139,504

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

162,103

$

171,048

HEICO CORPORATION

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except ratios)

Three Months Ended October 31,

EBITDA Calculation

2024

2023

Net income attributable to HEICO

$

139,688

$

103,426

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

44,685

43,728

Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

11,198

10,139

Plus: Interest expense

35,406

43,423

Plus: Income tax expense

33,000

33,500

EBITDA (a)

$

263,977

$

234,216

Fiscal Year Ended October 31,

EBITDA Calculation

2024

2023

Net income attributable to HEICO

$

514,109

$

403,596

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

175,331

130,043

Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

44,977

40,787

Plus: Interest expense

149,313

72,984

Plus: Income tax expense

118,500

110,900

EBITDA (a)

$

1,002,230

$

758,310

Net Debt Calculation

October 31, 2024

October 31, 2023

Total debt

$

2,229,374

$

2,478,078

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

(162,103

)

(171,048

)

Net debt (a)

$

2,067,271

$

2,307,030

Total debt

$

2,229,374

$

2,478,078

Net income attributable to HEICO

$

514,109

$

403,596

Total debt to net income attributable to HEICO ratio

4.34

6.14

Net debt

$

2,067,271

$

2,307,030

EBITDA

$

1,002,230

$

758,310

Net debt to EBITDA ratio (a)

2.06

3.04

(a) See the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this press release.

Contact Information

Victor H. Mendelson
(305) 374-1745 ext. 7590

Carlos L. Macau, Jr.
(954) 987-4000 ext. 7570

SOURCE: HEICO



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FAQ

What was HEICO's (HEI) Q4 2024 earnings per share?

HEICO reported earnings of $0.99 per diluted share in Q4 2024, up from $0.74 in Q4 2023.

How much did HEICO's (HEI) revenue grow in Q4 2024?

HEICO's revenue grew 8% to $1,013.7 million in Q4 2024 compared to $936.4 million in Q4 2023.

What was HEICO's (HEI) operating margin in Q4 2024?

HEICO's operating margin improved to 21.6% in Q4 2024, up from 20.2% in Q4 2023.

What acquisitions did HEICO (HEI) complete in 2024?

HEICO acquired SVM Private , Mid Continent Controls, Marway Power Solutions, and Capewell's Aerial Delivery and Descent Devices divisions in 2024.

What is HEICO's (HEI) dividend payment for January 2025?

HEICO declared a semiannual cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable in January 2025.

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