Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) today announced financial
results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30,
2009.
Financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30,
2009:
- Consolidated net sales were
$721.6 million in U.S. dollars, a 4.6% decline compared to last
year. On a constant currency basis, sales grew 1.4%.
- North American technology
product sales grew 10.7% to $498.3 million in U.S. dollars. On a
constant currency basis, sales grew 12.3%.
- European technology product
sales were $173.7 million in U.S. dollars, a 28.9% decline. On a
constant currency basis, sales declined 13.5%.
- Industrial products sales were
$48.8 million, a 20.7% decline.
- One-time pre-tax charges were
$6.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share after tax, for the
previously announced plan to exit the ProfitCenter Software ("PCS")
hosted software business, severance payments, litigation
settlements, contract termination and other costs.
- Diluted earnings per share were
$0.17, compared to $0.36 last year.
Performance Summary
(U.S. dollars in millions,
except per share data)
Highlights Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June
30,
2009
2008
2009
2008
Consolidated revenue $721.6 756.0 $1,473.9 $1,480.8 Gross profit
$107.1 $114.8 $214.6 $228.5 Gross margin 14.8% 15.2% 14.6% 15.4%
Operating income $8.7 $21.1 $23.7 $47.2 Operating margin 1.2% 2.8%
1.6% 3.2% Diluted earnings per share $0.17 $0.36 $0.41 $0.84 One
time charges, pre-tax $6.3 - $6.3 $0.8 One-time charges, after tax,
per diluted share $0.12 - $0.11 $0.01
Richard Leeds, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am
quite pleased that Systemax delivered sales growth in constant
currency during the quarter, given the difficult economic
environment. Our impressive results were driven by our strong North
American Technology Products Group retail channels. In the quarter
we expanded our brands by acquiring and launching our newest
e-commerce site – CircuitCity.com, one of the iconic brands in U.S.
electronics retailing with a 60-year legacy. This acquisition
further solidifies Systemax’s position as a leader in online
retailing of value-priced, branded computers and consumer
electronics.”
As the Company has transitioned to a primarily technology
products business with substantially more retail and consumer
related sales, the following supplemental revenue disclosures are
being provided for investor analysis.
Supplemental channel sales for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2009:
Revenue Mix Summary – Channel
(U.S. dollars in millions) Channel 2Q09
2Q08 1H09 1H08 Retail1
$387.4 $327.6 $788.8 $660.8 Business to business2 $309.1 $406.4
$629.8 $770.4 Other $25.1 $22.0 $55.3 $49.6
TOTAL $721.6 $756.0
$1,473.9 $1,480.8 1 Includes sales from retail
stores, consumer websites, printed catalogs and television shopping
2 Includes sales from managed business relationships, including
outbound call centers and extranets
Supplemental comparable “same store” channel sales growth for
the three months ended June 30, 2009 versus the three months ended
June 30, 2008:
Channel3 % Change Retail 15.4%
Business to business -17.2% 3 Comprised of revenue at retail
stores, websites and call centers operating for at least 14 full
months. The calculation of the comparable store sales percentage
change excludes the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates. The method of calculating comparable store and
channel sales varies across the retail and direct marketing
industry. As a result, Systemax’s method of calculating comparable
sales may not be the same as other companies’ methods.
Supplemental product category sales for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2009:
Revenue Mix Summary – Product
Category
(U.S. dollars in millions) Product Category
2Q09 2Q08 1H09
1H08 Computers $197.1 $168.5 $375.6 $325.5 Consumer
electronics $166.8 $166.9 $348.6 $321.1 Computer components $111.4
$113.7 $233.6 $232.8 Computer accessories & software $108.6
$132.9 $231.0 $267.5 Industrial products $48.8 $61.6 $94.5 $118.9
Other $88.9 $112.4 $190.6 $215.0
TOTAL
$721.6 $756.0 $1,473.9
$1,480.8
Gilbert Fiorentino, Chief Executive of Systemax’s Technology
Products Group, said, “While economic and industry conditions
remain challenging, we are successfully growing our consumer
business - both brick and mortar and online - as evidenced by our
strong “same store” retail sales growth. As a price-competitive
retailer with a strong focus on customer service, our strategy has
resonated with consumers and we are growing market share and
solidifying our brands as the retailer of choice for consumers.
While sales from CircuitCity.com were not material during the short
period it was operational during the quarter, we did see steady
increases in traffic to the site and we continue to develop our
advertising campaigns, website features and product categories for
the site. Our business to business channel sales, on the other
hand, have declined concurrent with the business climate in the
countries in which we operate. We remain focused on cutting
expenses and improving the bottom line, especially in markets that
have experienced the most softness. Challenging markets also
present unprecedented growth opportunities, one of which is the
opportunity to grow through select acquisitions. We recently
announced a definitive agreement to acquire WStore Europe SA, a
European supplier of business IT products with operations in France
and the United Kingdom. We believe the Circuit City and potential
WStore acquisitions offer opportunities to grow market share as
well as enable us to leverage our experience in multichannel
marketing of computers and consumer electronics and our established
backend and distribution infrastructure.”
Commenting on other operations, Richard Leeds continued “Our
Industrial Products revenue for the second quarter was down 20.7%
from the prior year, as businesses of all sizes continue to cut
back on spending in North America. This is a trend that began in
the fourth quarter of 2008, accelerated in the first quarter of
2009 and has continued since. While we can’t control when spending
will resume, we have implemented cost reduction initiatives to
better rationalize our expenses with sales and continue to closely
monitor our costs in every area. Our focus on improving
profitability was a key component in our decision to exit the PCS
software business. Exiting PCS allows us to strengthen our balance
sheet, improve our operating cash flows and, most importantly,
enables us to concentrate on growing our core retail and direct
marketing businesses.”
Working capital as of June 30, 2009 was $258.9 million,
including cash and cash equivalents of $87.9 million for the first
six months of 2009. The Company has an undrawn credit facility of
$120.0 million and total cash and available liquidity of
approximately $190.0 million. Capitalized leases totaled $1.9
million at June 30, 2009 and the Company has no other outstanding
debt. Cash flow used in operations was approximately $7.7 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company used cash of
approximately $14.5 million for the purchase of certain Circuit
City assets and capital expenditures aggregated $6.2 million. The
Company’s effective tax rate for the first six months of 2009 was
34.9%, down from 36.5% last year. Included in the 2009 rate is a
reversal of tax reserves of approximately $1.0 million as the
result of statute expirations. Excluding this reserve reversal the
Company’s effective tax rate in 2009 was 39.3%. This higher
effective tax rate this year is primarily the result of a higher
percentage of taxable income in the U.S. in 2009 where corporate
tax rates for the Company are typically highest.
As a part of the two million share stock buyback program
announced in May 2008, during the second quarter the Company
purchased 66,490 shares for approximately $0.8 million, or an
average price of $11.99 per share. In total, the Company has
repurchased 574,235 shares of common stock since announcing the
program for $7.0 million, or an average price of $12.19 per
share.
Earnings Conference Call Details
Systemax Inc. will host a teleconference to discuss its second
quarter and the first six months of 2009 results today, Tuesday,
August 11, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the
teleconference, please dial 888-466-4587 (U.S. callers) or
719-325-2313 (Int’l callers) and reference passcode 5342369 ten
minutes prior to the start time. The teleconferencing will also be
available via live webcast on the Company’s Web site at
www.systemax.com. A replay of the conference call will be available
through Tuesday, August 18, 2009. It can be accessed by dialing
888-203-1112 (U.S. callers) or 719-457-0820 (Int’l callers),
passcode 5342369. The webcast will also be archived on
www.systemax.com for approximately 90 days.
About Systemax Inc.
Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com), a Fortune 1000 company,
sells personal computers, computer supplies, consumer electronics
and industrial products through a system of branded ecommerce web
sites, direct mail catalogs, relationship marketers and retail
stores in North America and Europe. The primary brands are
TigerDirect, CompUSA, Circuit City, Misco and Global Industrial. It
also manufactures and sells computers and accessories under the
Systemax and Ultra brands.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the
Company’s performance. These statements are based on management’s
estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of
future performance. The Company assumes no obligation to update
these statements. Actual results may differ materially from results
expressed or implied in these statements as the result of risks,
uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to: (a)
unanticipated variations in sales volume, (b) economic conditions
and exchange rates, (c) actions by competitors, (d) the
continuation of key vendor relationships, (e) the ability to
maintain satisfactory loan agreements with lenders, (f) risks
associated with the delivery of merchandise to customers utilizing
common carriers, (g) the operation of the Company’s management
information systems, and (h) unanticipated legal and administrative
proceedings. Please refer to “Risk Factors” and the Forward Looking
Statements sections contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for a more
detailed explanation of the inherent limitations in such
forward-looking statements.
SYSTEMAX INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Unaudited
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended June 30*
June 30* 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net
sales $721,599 $756,035 $1,473,867 $1,480,772 Cost of sales 614,545
641,281 1,259,263 1,252,269 Gross profit 107,054 114,754 214,604
228,503 Gross margin 14.8% 15.2% 14.6% 15.4% Selling, general and
administrative expenses 98,385 93,639 190,915 181,352 Operating
income 8,669 21,115 23,689 47,151 Operating margin 1.2% 2.8% 1.6%
3.2% Interest and other (income) expense, net (291) (400) 363
(2,625) Income before income taxes 8,960 21,515 23,326 49,776
Provision for income taxes 2,469 7,974 8,137 18,174 Effective tax
rate 27.6% 37.1% 34.9% 36.5% Net income $6,491 $13,541 $15,189
$31,602 Net margin 0.9% 1.8% 1.0% 2.1% Net income per common
share: Basic $0.18 $0.36 $0.41 $0.86 Diluted $0.17 $0.36 $0.41
$0.84 Weighted average common and
common equivalent shares:
Basic 36,683 37,130 36,652 36,918 Diluted 36,940 37,372 36,908
37,251
SYSTEMAX INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30*
December 31
2009 2008 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents
$87,923 $115,967 Accounts receivable, net 173,629 182,532
Inventories 310,014 290,594 Prepaid expenses and other current
assets 24,479 23,090 Total current assets 596,045 612,183 Property,
plant and equipment, net 51,493 48,465 Goodwill, intangibles and
other assets 55,464 42,615 Total assets $703,002 $703,263
Current liabilities: Short-term debt $832 $773 Accounts payable and
accrued expenses 336,325 358,318 Total current liabilities 337,157
359,091 Long-term debt 1,061 1,411 Other liabilities 8,496 8,806
Shareholders’ equity 356,288 333,955 Total liabilities and
shareholders’ equity $703,002 $703,263
*
Systemax manages its business and
reports using a 52-53 week fiscal year that ends at midnight on the
Saturday closest to December 31. For clarity of
presentation, fiscal years and quarters are described as if they
ended on the last day of the respective calendar
month. The actual fiscal six month period and quarter
ended on July 4, 2009. The second quarters of both 2009 and 2008
included 13 weeks and the six month periods both included 26
weeks.
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