Richardson Electronics Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 And Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
- Net sales decrease of 22.2% YoY in Q1 2024.
- Gross margin at 32.8% of net sales.
- Operating income decreases to $1.5 million.
- Earnings per common share (diluted) at $0.09.
- None.
First Quarter Highlights
- Net sales of
$52.6 million were down$15.0 million , or22.2% from last year’s first quarter primarily due to a near-term reduction in sales to semiconductor wafer fab customers, and a timing-related reduction in ultracapacitor module sales to replace lead acid batteries in existing wind turbines. A challenging economic backdrop accounted for the remainder of the year-over-year decline in sales. - Backlog totaled
$148.1 million in the first quarter versus$160.4 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. - Gross margin was
32.8% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, compared to34.1% in the prior year’s first quarter. The decrease was driven primarily by a less profitable mix of sales. Gross margin increased 4.9 percentage points from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 because of improved product mix. - Operating income was
$1.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to$8.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. - Income tax provision was
$0.4 million or an effective tax rate of23.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 versus income tax provision of$2.1 million or an effective tax rate of25.0% in last year’s first quarter. - Earnings per common share (diluted) were
$0.09 compared to earnings per common share (diluted) of$0.45 in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. - The Company’s balance sheet remains strong with no debt outstanding, and cash and investments of
$24.1 million as of September 2, 2023.
LAFOX, Ill., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended September 2, 2023. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a
“As expected, our first quarter results were challenged primarily by weaker demand from our semiconductor wafer fab customers and lower sales of power modules for existing wind turbines. While we expect the semiconductor wafer fab market to remain difficult until the third quarter of calendar 2024, we expect to see improving sales trends within our GES business in the coming quarters. Our confidence in our GES business is reflected in our current pipeline of existing projects and new sales opportunities globally. These opportunities include expected sales in the second half of this fiscal year for our power management systems for wind turbines and electric locomotives applications,” said Edward J. Richardson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President.
“As we wait for certain of our global markets to improve and several large sales opportunities to close, we are focused on controlling costs and operating expenses, improving our operating cash flow through prudent working capital management, and investing in large, multi-year sales opportunities within our GES business. While the near-term macro-economic environment remains uncertain, we are confident in the direction we are headed and the long-term growth strategies we are pursuing to drive higher margin, and higher sales of engineered solutions to a growing number of global customers,” concluded Mr. Richardson.
First Quarter Results
Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased
Gross margin was
Operating expenses were
The Company reported operating income of
Income tax provision was
Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was
Cash and investments were
CASH DIVIDEND DECLARED
The Board of Directors of Richardson Electronics declared a
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Robert J. Ben, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s first quarter fiscal 2024 results. A question-and-answer session will be included as part of the call’s agenda.
Participant Instructions
Participants may register for the call here. While not required, it is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the event start. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time on October 12, 2023, for seven days. Registration instructions are also on our website at www.rell.com.
In addition, the webcast link is available here.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes certain “forward-looking” statements as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release regarding the Company’s business that are not historical facts represent “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 31, 2023, and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the “forward-looking” statements in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
ABOUT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. Nearly
Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Unaudited | Audited | |||||||
September 2, 2023 | May 27, 2023 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 24,124 | $ | 24,981 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance of | 25,578 | 30,067 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 113,597 | 110,402 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,270 | 2,633 | ||||||
Total current assets | 165,569 | 168,083 | ||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 21,030 | 20,823 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 1,830 | 1,892 | ||||||
Right of Use lease asset | 2,346 | 2,457 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 4,525 | 4,526 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 216 | 267 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | 29,947 | 29,965 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 195,516 | $ | 198,048 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 21,188 | $ | 23,535 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 10,900 | 12,026 | ||||||
Lease liability current | 1,076 | 1,028 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 33,164 | 36,589 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities | 98 | 98 | ||||||
Lease liability non-current | 1,270 | 1,429 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 630 | 612 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,998 | 2,139 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 35,162 | 38,728 | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Common stock, September 2, 2023 and 12,140 shares on May 27, 2023 | 611 | 607 | ||||||
Class B common stock, convertible, 2,052 shares on September 2, 2023 and 2,052 shares on May 27, 2023 | 103 | 103 | ||||||
Preferred stock, | — | — | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 71,638 | 70,951 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 87,428 | 87,044 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 574 | 615 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity | 160,354 | 159,320 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 195,516 | $ | 198,048 |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
September 2, 2023 | August 27, 2022 | |||||||
Net sales | $ | 52,581 | $ | 67,557 | ||||
Cost of sales | 35,317 | 44,530 | ||||||
Gross profit | 17,264 | 23,027 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 15,792 | 14,248 | ||||||
Operating income | 1,472 | 8,779 | ||||||
Other (income) expense: | ||||||||
Investment/interest income | (71 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (97 | ) | 374 | |||||
Other, net | 32 | (2 | ) | |||||
Total other (income) expense | (136 | ) | 347 | |||||
Income before income taxes | 1,608 | 8,432 | ||||||
Income tax provision | 381 | 2,108 | ||||||
Net income | 1,227 | 6,324 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax | (41 | ) | (2,315 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 1,186 | $ | 4,009 | ||||
Net income per share: | ||||||||
Common shares - Basic | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.47 | ||||
Class B common shares - Basic | 0.08 | 0.42 | ||||||
Common shares - Diluted | 0.09 | 0.45 | ||||||
Class B common shares - Diluted | 0.08 | 0.40 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares: | ||||||||
Common shares - Basic | 12,171 | 11,715 | ||||||
Class B common shares - Basic | 2,052 | 2,053 | ||||||
Common shares - Diluted | 12,539 | 12,331 | ||||||
Class B common shares - Diluted | 2,052 | 2,053 | ||||||
Dividends per share: | ||||||||
Common share | 0.060 | 0.060 | ||||||
Class B common share | 0.054 | 0.054 |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
September 2, 2023 | August 27, 2022 | |||||||
Operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,227 | $ | 6,324 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 998 | 883 | ||||||
Inventory provisions | 85 | 71 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 483 | 311 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (5 | ) | 1 | |||||
Change in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 4,462 | (3,496 | ) | |||||
Inventories | (3,151 | ) | (10,468 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 409 | (1,199 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable | (2,365 | ) | 1,495 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | (1,124 | ) | 2,209 | |||||
Other | (4 | ) | 638 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 1,015 | (3,231 | ) | |||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | (1,141 | ) | (1,442 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,141 | ) | (1,442 | ) | ||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 327 | 1,385 | ||||||
Cash dividends paid on Common and Class B Common shares | (843 | ) | (819 | ) | ||||
Other | (119 | ) | (69 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (635 | ) | 497 | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (96 | ) | (686 | ) | ||||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (857 | ) | (4,862 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 24,981 | 35,495 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 24,124 | $ | 30,633 |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Unaudited Net Sales and Gross Profit For the First Quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023 ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
By Strategic Business Unit: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | ||||||||||||||||
Q1 FY 2024 | Q1 FY 2023 | % Change | ||||||||||||||
PMT | $ | 35,744 | $ | 45,354 | -21.2 | % | ||||||||||
GES | 4,394 | 8,511 | -48.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Canvys | 9,889 | 10,413 | -5.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Healthcare | 2,554 | 3,279 | -22.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 52,581 | $ | 67,557 | -22.2 | % | ||||||||||
Gross Profit | ||||||||||||||||
Q1 FY 2024 | % of Net Sales | Q1 FY 2023 | % of Net Sales | |||||||||||||
PMT | $ | 11,511 | 32.2 | % | $ | 15,535 | 34.3 | % | ||||||||
GES | 1,580 | 36.0 | % | 3,022 | 35.5 | % | ||||||||||
Canvys | 3,365 | 34.0 | % | 3,266 | 31.4 | % | ||||||||||
Healthcare | 808 | 31.6 | % | 1,204 | 36.7 | % | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 17,264 | 32.8 | % | $ | 23,027 | 34.1 | % |
For Details Contact: | |
Edward J. Richardson | Robert J. Ben |
Chairman and CEO | EVP & CFO |
Phone: (630) 208-2320 | (630) 208-2203 |
40W267 Keslinger Road
PO BOX 393
LaFox, IL 60147-0393 USA
(630) 208-2200 | Fax: (630) 208-2550
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