Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) today reported
financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2009.
Net revenues for the first quarter of 2009 were $159.0 million
compared to net revenues for the first quarter of 2008 of $209.6
million, a decrease of 24.2%. Net loss attributable to Checkpoint
Systems, Inc. for the first quarter of 2009 was $2.0 million, or
$0.05 per diluted share, compared to net earnings attributable to
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. for the first quarter of 2008 of $4.8
million, or $0.12 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net loss attributable
to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. for the first quarter of 2009,
excluding restructuring expense and litigation settlement, was $0.9
million, or $0.02 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net earnings
attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. for the first quarter of
2008 were $6.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. (See
accompanying Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial
Measures.)
�As we entered 2009 it was clear to us that the global economic
slowdown would continue to impact the retail and apparel industry
with limited visibility as to when the economy would turn around,�
said Rob van der Merwe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Checkpoint Systems. �We took decisive actions to cut
back on discretionary spending, downsized our direct labor base at
manufacturing sites where capacity was underutilized, and took
specific action to improve working capital. Effective April 1,
2009, we implemented a global payroll reduction program that will
be in place until we see a sustained improvement in the economic
climate.�
Mr. van der Merwe concluded, �For the first quarter these
actions reduced costs and improved cash flow. The outcome was a
first quarter result that exceeded our expectations and a balance
sheet that is strong. We are continuing to manage the business for
the future and remain committed to our stated strategy to focus on
the converging fields of shrink management, merchandise visibility
and apparel labeling.�
Selected analysis and discussion for the first quarter of
2009:
- Net revenues reflected an
organic decline of 17.7% primarily due to global softness in demand
in the Shrink Management Solutions segment, particularly in EAS
systems and CheckView� store monitoring solutions. Foreign currency
effects resulted in a 6.8% net revenues decline driven principally
by the strengthened dollar versus the euro. Acquisition growth was
0.3%.
- Gross profit margin was 41.9%
compared to 41.3% for the first quarter of 2008. The increase was
primarily due to higher margins in the Shrink Management Solutions
segment, notably in EAS systems and labels, and CheckView.
- GAAP operating loss was $2.4
million compared to $6.4 million operating income for the first
quarter of 2008. Non-GAAP operating loss, excluding restructuring
expense and litigation settlement, was $0.6 million, or 0.4% of net
revenues. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2008
was $8.7 million, or 4.2% of net revenues. (See accompanying
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures.)
- Restructuring expense was $0.5
million arising from general and administrative cost reductions. In
addition, the Company continues to implement the previously
announced manufacturing and supply chain restructuring program and
expects annualized cost savings of approximately $6.0 million when
the program is complete in 2010.
- Litigation settlement was $1.3
million related to the settlement of a dispute with a consultant
and the expected acquisition of a patent related to the Alpha
business.
- Effective tax rate was 15.6%
compared to negative 2.4% for the first quarter of 2008.
- Cash flow provided by operations
was $23.7 million compared to cash flow used in operations of $6.2
million for the first quarter of 2008. Cash from operating
activities increased primarily due to improvements in accounts
receivable, inventories and accounts payable.
- At March 29, 2009, cash and cash
equivalents were $142.9 million compared to $132.2 million at
December 28, 2008, and total debt was $143.3 million compared to
$145.3 million at December 28, 2008. Capital expenditures were $2.9
million for the first quarter of 2009.
Effective April 30, 2009, the Company entered into a new $125
million three-year senior secured multi-currency revolving credit
facility.
Outlook for
2009
Based on an assessment of current market conditions, Checkpoint
provided guidance for 2009. This guidance does not include the
impact of unusual charges, such as additional restructuring
expense, that the Company may incur during the year and assumes a
continuation of current exchange rates.
- Net revenues are expected to be
in the range of $780 million to $820 million.
- Non-GAAP diluted net earnings
per share attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. are expected to
be in the range of $0.65 to $0.85.
- Non-GAAP operating income margin
is expected to be in the range of 5% to 6%.
- An annualized tax rate of
approximately 20%.
- Free cash flow (cash flow from
operations less capital expenditures) is expected to be in the
range of $45 million to $55 million.
Checkpoint Systems will host a conference call today, May 7,
2009, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, to discuss its 2009 first quarter
results. The conference call will be simultaneously broadcast live
over the Internet. Listeners may access the webcast at Checkpoint
Systems Web site through the Conference Calls link or Investors
section of the Web site. A replay will be available following the
event.
Checkpoint Systems,
Inc.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and provider
of end-to-end shrink management, supply chain visibility and
labeling solutions to the retail and apparel industry. Checkpoint�s
advanced technologies enable retailers and their suppliers to keep
close track of merchandise, prevent loss through shrink or
misplacement, and boost sales by having the right goods available
when shoppers are ready to buy. Checkpoint also provides complete
apparel labeling solutions through a global network of service
bureaus that gives customers a single source for all their labeling
needs. Checkpoint operates in every major geographic market. For
more information, visit Checkpoint Systems.
Caution Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes information that constitutes
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often
address our expected future business and financial performance, and
often contain words such as �expect,� �anticipate,� �intend,�
�plan,� believe,� �seek,� or �will.� By their nature,
forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. Any such forward-looking statements may
involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from any future results encompassed within the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute
to such differences include: our ability to integrate the
acquisition of the Alpha S3 business and to achieve our financial
and operational goals for Alpha S3; changes in international
business conditions; foreign currency exchange rate and interest
rate fluctuations; lower than anticipated demand by retailers and
other customers for our products; slower commitments of retail
customers to chain-wide installations and/or source tagging
adoption or expansion; possible increases in per unit product
manufacturing costs due to less than full utilization of
manufacturing capacity as a result of slowing economic conditions
or other factors; our ability to provide and market innovative and
cost-effective products; the development of new competitive
technologies; our ability to maintain our intellectual property;
competitive pricing pressures causing profit erosion; the
availability and pricing of component parts and raw materials;
possible increases in the payment time for receivables as a result
of economic conditions or other market factors; changes in
regulations or standards applicable to our products; the ability to
implement cost reduction in field service, sales, and general and
administrative expense, and our manufacturing and supply chain
operations without significantly impacting revenue and profits; our
ability to maintain effective internal control over financial
reporting; and additional matters disclosed in our Securities and
Exchange Commission filings. We do not undertake to update our
forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable
securities laws.
Checkpoint Systems,
Inc.
Consolidated Statements of
Operations
(Thousands except per share
amounts)
(unaudited)
�
Quarter
(13 Weeks Ended)
March 29, �
March 30, � � �
2009 � � �
2008 � � Net revenues $ 158,950 $ 209,620 Cost of revenues �
� 92,420 � � � 123,141 � � Gross profit 66,530 86,479 � Selling,
general, and administrative
expenses
61,917 73,887 Research and development 5,184 5,231 Restructuring
expense 487 979 Litigation settlement � � 1,300 � � � ? � �
Operating (loss) income (2,358 ) 6,382 � Interest income 505 641
Interest expense 1,282 1,294 Other gain (loss), net � � 498 � � �
(1,164 ) � (Loss) earnings from operations before income taxes
(2,637 ) 4,565 Income taxes � � (412 ) � � (109 ) � Net (loss)
earnings (2,225 ) 4,674 Less: Earnings attributable to
noncontrolling interests � � (219 ) � � (124 ) � Net (loss)
earnings attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc. � $ (2,006 ) � $
4,798 � � �
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Checkpoint
Systems, Inc., per Common Shares: � Basic (loss) earnings per
share $ (0.05 ) $ 0.12 Diluted (loss) earnings per share � $ (0.05
) � $ 0.12 � � Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Summary Consolidated
Balance Sheet (Thousands) � � March 29, December 28, 2009 2008
(unaudited) � Cash and cash equivalents $ 142,917 $ 132,222 Working
capital $ 251,361 $ 282,752 Current assets $ 453,452 $ 494,310
Total debt $ 143,296 $ 145,286 Total equity $ 488,692 $ 505,238
Total assets $ 928,096 $ 985,716 �
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Accordance
with SEC Regulation G
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. reports financial results in accordance
with U.S. GAAP and herein provides some Non-GAAP measures. These
Non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a
substitute for, GAAP measures. These Non-GAAP measures are intended
to supplement the Company's presentation of its financial results
that are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these
Non-GAAP measures presented to evaluate and manage the Company's
operations internally. The Company is also providing this
information to assist investors in performing additional financial
analysis that is consistent with financial models developed by
research analysts who follow the Company.
Set forth below is a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial
measures used in this release to the most directly comparable
measures based on GAAP.
Checkpoint Systems,
Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Thousands)
(unaudited)
�
Quarter
(13 Weeks Ended)
Reconciliation of GAAP to
Non-GAAP Operating (Loss) Income:
�
March 29, 2009 � �
March 30,
2008
� � Net revenues � $ 158,950 � � $ 209,620 � � GAAP operating
(loss) income (2,358 ) 6,382 � Non-GAAP adjustments: �
Restructuring expense 487 979 � Litigation settlement 1,300 ? �
Deferred compensation expense adjustment � � ? � � � 1,381 �
Adjusted Non-GAAP operating (loss) income � $ (571 ) � $ 8,742 � �
GAAP operating margin (1.5 )% 3.0 % Adjusted Non-GAAP operating
margin (0.4 )% 4.2 % �
Checkpoint Systems,
Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to
Non-GAAP Financial Measures continued
(Thousands except per share
amounts)
(unaudited)
�
Quarter
(13 Weeks Ended)
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
(Loss) Earnings attributable to
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.:
�
March 29, 2009 �
March 30, 2008
� (Loss) earnings attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc., as
reported � $ (2,006 ) � $ 4,798 � Non-GAAP adjustments: �
Restructuring expense, net of tax 320 709 � Litigation settlement,
net of tax 801 ? � Deferred compensation expense adjustment, net of
tax � � ? � � � 849 Adjusted net (loss) earnings attributable to
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. � $ (885 ) � $ 6,356 � Reported diluted
shares 39,149 40,949 � Adjusted diluted shares 39,149 40,949 �
Reported net (loss) earnings attributable to Checkpoint Systems,
Inc., per share � diluted $ (0.05 ) $ 0.12 � Adjusted net (loss)
earnings attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc., per share �
diluted $ ( 0.02 ) $ 0.16
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