Kimball Electronics Reports Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results With Record Sales and Operating Income; Company Provides Guidance for Fiscal 2024

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Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) reported strong financial results for Q4 fiscal 2023 and the full fiscal year. Net sales increased by 33% in Q4 compared to the previous year, and the company achieved a record high operating income of $31.4 million. For fiscal year 2023, net income increased by 79% compared to the prior year. The company provided guidance for fiscal 2024, expecting top-line growth of 4%-7% and operating income in the range of 4.7%-5.2% of net sales.

Positive

• Net sales for Q4 fiscal 2023 increased by 33% compared to the previous year.
• Operating income reached a record high of $31.4 million in Q4 fiscal 2023.
• Net income for fiscal year 2023 increased by 79% compared to the prior year.
• The company expects top-line growth of 4%-7% and operating income in the range of 4.7%-5.2% of net sales for fiscal 2024.

Negative

• None.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights

• Net sales totaled $496.1 million, a 33% increase compared to Q4 fiscal 2022, and completing a fiscal year with top-line growth of 35%.
• Operating income of $31.4 million, or 6.3% of net sales, a record high for the Company. For fiscal year 2023, operating income was 4.8% of net sales.
• Net income of $19.2 million, or $0.76 per diluted share. In fiscal year 2023, the Company earned $2.22 per diluted share, a 79% increase compared to the prior year.
• Cash flow generated from operating activities of $44.1 million in Q4.
• Company provides guidance for fiscal 2024 with expected top-line growth of 4%-7% and operating income in the range of 4.7%-5.2% of net sales.

JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

	Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
(Amounts in Thousands, except EPS)	2023				2022				2023				2022
Net Sales	$	496,141			$	373,497			$	1,823,429			$	1,349,535
Operating Income	$	31,449			$	20,578			$	87,729			$	52,549
Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP) (1)	$	31,480			$	19,419			$	88,218			$	49,602
Operating Income %		6.3	%			5.5	%			4.8	%			3.9	%
Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP) %		6.3	%			5.2	%			4.8	%			3.7	%
Net Income	$	19,202			$	9,938			$	55,831			$	31,253
Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) (1)	$	19,041			$	9,938			$	55,949			$	30,203
Diluted EPS	$	0.76			$	0.40			$	2.22			$	1.24
Adjusted Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) (1)	$	0.76			$	0.40			$	2.23			$	1.20
(1) A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included below.

Richard D. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am very pleased with the results we reported for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023. Q4 was our sixth consecutive quarter with record sales, and operating income and EPS were at all-time highs for the Company. The strong finish to the fiscal year drove net sales above the guidance we provided in May, and contributed to better than expected cash flow generation in the quarter. This performance was achieved with the highest levels of teamwork from our global organization, and many others in the value chain. I would like to thank our employees, our customers and our vendor partners for their passion, commitment, and support.”

Mr. Phillips continued, “In total, fiscal 2023 was an excellent year for Kimball Electronics, highlighted by record top-line growth, margin expansion, a 79% increase in net income, and improved return on invested capital. Each of our three vertical end markets reported strong results, with the sales volume to 48% of our customers reaching all-time highs. The team supported new product introductions at a rate four times above the historic norm, and we continued to leverage our facility expansions in Thailand and Mexico, while navigating a challenging macro environment. While we continue to see a strong pipeline for future growth, fiscal 2024 is tempered by slower sales with a large medical customer. Longer term we are excited by the prospects of our funnel of new business, and the relationship with this customer in particular.”

Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights:

• Net sales for fiscal year 2023 totaled $1,823.4 million, representing constant currency growth of 38% year-over-year when excluding the impact of foreign currency, which had a 3% unfavorable impact on net sales.
• Operating income of $87.7 million, or 4.8% of net sales, an improvement compared to $52.5 million, or 3.9% of net sales, in fiscal 2022.
• Net income of $55.8 million, or $2.22 per diluted share, a significant increase compared to net income of $31.3 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, in fiscal 2022.
• Capital expenditures of $90.7 million, supporting facility expansions in Thailand, Mexico, and Poland.
• Return on invested capital of 9.4%, a 220-basis point improvement compared to fiscal 2022; ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure, see reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company ended fiscal 2023 with cash and cash equivalents of $43.0 million and borrowings outstanding on credit facilities of $281.5 million, including $235 million classified as long term, and $106.1 million of borrowing capacity available.

Net Sales by Vertical Market for Fiscal 2023:

	Three Months Ended															Fiscal Year Ended
	June 30,															June 30,
(Amounts in Millions)	2023			*			2022			*			Percent Change			2023			*			2022			*			Percent Change
Automotive	$	219.6		44	%		$	152.4		41	%		44	%		$	820.1		45	%		$	582.2		43	%		41	%
Medical		120.5		24	%			114.0		30	%		6	%			494.0		27	%			391.7		29	%		26	%
Industrial (1)		141.8		29	%			102.4		28	%		38	%			474.6		26	%			358.2		27	%		33	%
Other		14.2		3	%			4.7		1	%		202	%			34.7		2	%			17.4		1	%		99	%
Total Net Sales	$	496.1					$	373.5					33	%		$	1,823.4					$	1,349.5					35	%
* As a percent of Total Net Sales
(1) Beginning in fiscal year 2023, Public Safety was combined with Industrial; all prior periods have been recast to conform to current period presentation
– Automotive includes electronic power steering, body controls, automated driver assist systems, and electronic braking systems
– Medical includes sleep therapy and respiratory care, image guided therapy, in vitro diagnostics, drug delivery, AED, and patient monitoring
– Industrial includes climate controls, automation controls, optical inspection, smart metering, and public safety

Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance:

• Net sales in the range of $1.9 - $1.95 billion, a 4% - 7% increase year-over-year.
• Operating income in the range of 4.7% - 5.2% of net sales.
• Capital expenditures of $70 - $80 million.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Jana T. Croom, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Our outlook for fiscal 2024 reflects a capital allocation strategy focused on organic growth. We have a solid funnel of new business opportunities and additional capacity from our recent facility expansions, which I’m pleased to announce now includes Poland. We will be ramping-up operations in Poznan throughout the fiscal year. In addition, inventory should normalize as global supply chain disruptions continue to ease, and the resulting cash flow generated will be directed toward reducing our leverage ratio.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained within this release are considered forward-looking, including our fiscal year 2024 guidance, under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “should,” “goal,” “predict,” “will,” “future,” “optimistic,” “confident,” and “believe.” Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from our expectations and projections. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, global economic conditions, geopolitical environment and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, global health emergencies including the COVID-19 pandemic, availability or cost of raw materials and components, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and our ability to convert new business opportunities into customers and revenue. Additional cautionary statements regarding other risk factors that could have an effect on the future performance of the company are contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures contained herein include constant currency growth, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and ROIC. Reconciliations of the reported GAAP numbers to these non-GAAP financial measures are included in the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below. Management believes these measures are useful and allow investors to meaningfully trend, analyze, and benchmark the performance of the company’s core operations. The company’s non-GAAP financial measures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP information used by other companies.

About Kimball Electronics, Inc.

Kimball Electronics is a multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence, we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.

To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.

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Financial highlights for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)	Three Months Ended
(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)	June 30, 2023							June 30, 2022
Net Sales	$	496,141			100.0	%		$	373,497			100.0	%
Cost of Sales		446,460			90.0	%			339,276			90.8	%
Gross Profit		49,681			10.0	%			34,221			9.2	%
Selling and Administrative Expenses		18,444			3.7	%			13,643			3.7	%
Other General Expense (Income)		(212	)		—	%			—			—	%
Operating Income		31,449			6.3	%			20,578			5.5	%
Interest Income		65			—	%			15			—	%
Interest Expense		(5,473	)		(1.1	)%			(1,118	)		(0.3	)%
Non-Operating Income (Expense), net		466			0.1	%			(4,154	)		(1.1	)%
Other Income (Expense), net		(4,942	)		(1.0	)%			(5,257	)		(1.4	)%
Income Before Taxes on Income		26,507			5.3	%			15,321			4.1	%
Provision for Income Taxes		7,305			1.4	%			5,383			1.4	%
Net Income	$	19,202			3.9	%		$	9,938			2.7	%
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic	$	0.77						$	0.40
Diluted	$	0.76						$	0.40
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
Basic		25,009							24,885
Diluted		25,161							24,989

(Unaudited)	Fiscal Year Ended
(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)	June 30, 2023							June 30, 2022
Net Sales	$	1,823,429			100.0	%		$	1,349,535			100.0	%
Cost of Sales		1,667,264			91.4	%			1,244,933			92.2	%
Gross Profit		156,165			8.6	%			104,602			7.8	%
Selling and Administrative Expenses		68,648			3.8	%			53,437			4.0	%
Other General Expense (Income)		(212	)		—	%			(1,384	)		(0.1	)%
Operating Income		87,729			4.8	%			52,549			3.9	%
Interest Income		153			—	%			81			—	%
Interest Expense		(16,263	)		(0.9	)%			(2,655	)		(0.2	)%
Non-Operating Income (Expense), net		3,125			0.2	%			(6,244	)		(0.5	)%
Other Income (Expense), net		(12,985	)		(0.7	)%			(8,818	)		(0.7	)%
Income Before Taxes on Income		74,744			4.1	%			43,731			3.2	%
Provision for Income Taxes		18,913			1.0	%			12,478			0.9	%
Net Income	$	55,831			3.1	%		$	31,253			2.3	%
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic	$	2.24						$	1.24
Diluted	$	2.22						$	1.24
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
Basic		24,904							25,115
Diluted		25,076							25,221

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Year Ended
(Unaudited)	June 30,
(Amounts in Thousands)	2023				2022
Net Cash Flow used for Operating Activities	$	(13,804	)		$	(83,178	)
Net Cash Flow used for Investing Activities		(90,467	)			(74,798	)
Net Cash Flow provided by Financing Activities		99,179				103,741
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash		(895	)			(2,356	)
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash		(5,987	)			(56,591	)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period		49,851				106,442
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	43,864			$	49,851

	(Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	June 30, 2023			June 30, 2022
(Amounts in Thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,955		$	49,851
Receivables, net		308,167			222,857
Contract assets		78,798			64,080
Inventories		450,319			395,630
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		49,188			28,665
Property and Equipment, net		267,684			206,835
Goodwill		12,011			12,011
Other Intangible Assets, net		12,335			14,707
Other Assets		38,262			41,131
Total Assets	$	1,259,719		$	1,035,767
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of borrowings under credit facilities	$	46,454		$	35,580
Accounts payable		322,274			300,224
Advances from customers (1)		33,905			25,942
Accrued expenses		72,515			46,996
Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion		235,000			145,000
Long-term income taxes payable		5,859			7,812
Other long-term liabilities		19,718			20,242
Share Owners’ Equity		523,994			453,971
Total Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity	$	1,259,719		$	1,035,767

(1)	Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Company changed its presentation that such inventory-related payments from customers are classified as Advances from customers on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Prior year periods have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)
	Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
	2023				2022				2023				2022
Net Sales Growth (vs. same period in prior year)		33	%			13	%			35	%			4	%
Foreign Currency Exchange Impact		—	%			(3	)%			(3	)%			(1	)%
Constant Currency Growth		33	%			16	%			38	%			5	%
Operating Income, as reported	$	31,449			$	20,578			$	87,729			$	52,549
SERP		243				(1,159	)			701				(1,563	)
Legal Settlements (Recovery)		(212	)			—				(212	)			(1,384	)
Adjusted Operating Income	$	31,480			$	19,419			$	88,218			$	49,602
Net Income, as reported	$	19,202			$	9,938			$	55,831			$	31,253
Adjustments After Measurement Period on GES Acquisition		—				—				279				—
Legal Settlements (Recovery), After-Tax		(161	)			—				(161	)			(1,050	)
Adjusted Net Income	$	19,041			$	9,938			$	55,949			$	30,203
Diluted Earnings per Share, as reported	$	0.76			$	0.40			$	2.22			$	1.24
Adjustments After Measurement Period on GES Acquisition		—				—				0.01				—
Legal Settlements (Recovery)		—				—				—				(0.04	)
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share	$	0.76			$	0.40			$	2.23			$	1.20
Operating Income									$	87,729			$	52,549
SERP										701				(1,563	)
Legal Recovery										(212	)			(1,384	)
Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP)									$	88,218			$	49,602
Tax Effect										22,235				14,417
After-tax Adjusted Operating Income									$	65,983			$	35,185
Average Invested Capital (1)									$	701,364			$	491,252
ROIC										9.4	%			7.2	%

(1)	Average invested capital is computed using Share Owners’ equity plus current and non-current debt less cash and cash equivalents averaged for the last five quarters.

 

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FAQ

What were the net sales for Q4 fiscal 2023?

The net sales for Q4 fiscal 2023 were $496.1 million, a 33% increase compared to the previous year.

What was the operating income for Q4 fiscal 2023?

The operating income for Q4 fiscal 2023 was $31.4 million, a record high for the company.

How much did the net income increase in fiscal year 2023?

The net income for fiscal year 2023 increased by 79% compared to the prior year.

What is the company's guidance for fiscal 2024?

The company expects top-line growth of 4%-7% and operating income in the range of 4.7%-5.2% of net sales for fiscal 2024.