Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX) today announced financial
results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
First Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights:
- Consolidated sales grew 22% to
$915.2 million in U.S. dollars. On a constant currency basis and
excluding WStore results, sales grew 12%.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS)
grew 35% to $0.31.
- Consumer channel sales grew 9%
to $470.0 million in U.S. dollars. On a constant currency basis and
excluding WStore results, sales grew 1%.
- Business to business channel
sales grew 38% to $445.2 million in U.S. dollars. On a constant
currency basis and excluding WStore results, sales grew 27%.
- “Same store” business to
business channel sales grew 20% while consumer channel sales
declined 1%. A moderate same store consumer channel sales increase
in North America was offset by a decline in Europe.
Performance Summary
(U.S dollars in millions,
except per share data)
Highlights Quarter Ended March 31,
2010 2009
Sales $ 915.2 $ 752.3 Gross profit
$ 126.2 $ 107.6 Gross margin
13.8 % 14.3 % Operating income $ 20.4
$ 15.0 Operating margin 2.2 %
2.0 % Diluted earnings per share $ 0.31
$ 0.23
“Systemax’s strong first quarter consolidated performance is a
testament to the diversification we have built in our business,
which is a key component of our long-term growth strategy, and the
moderately improving economic climate. The 22 percent sales growth
we reported this quarter was primarily driven by success in our
business to business sales channels, specifically our European
Technology Products Group and Industrial Products Group in North
America. We also delivered a strong bottom line performance with
operating income increasing 36 percent and diluted earnings per
share up 35 percent, as we continue to benefit from our focus on
cost controls. We remain confident in Systemax’s growth potential
and in our ability to build value for our shareholders,” said
Richard Leeds, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Gilbert Fiorentino, Chief Executive of Systemax’s Technology
Products Group said, “This quarter highlights the benefit of having
a multi-channel strategy, with diversified revenue streams, strong
brands, and expanded product categories. Our Technology Products
Group delivered an outstanding quarter with sales growth of 22
percent in U.S. dollars. Our business to business operations were
the highlight of the quarter with strong sales growth in both North
America and Europe. In North America we focus our B2B efforts
primarily on small business, and we were pleased with the growth in
this market. In our consumer channels we had moderate sales growth
in North America, which was offset by a decline in Europe. We
believe our European consumer sales channels represent a
significant growth opportunity as our experience, strong customer
service and establish brands uniquely position us in this
segment.”
Supplemental Channel Sales Summary
(in millions)
Channel Quarter Ended March 31,
2010 2009 Consumer1 $ 470.0 $
429.8 Business to business2 $ 445.2 $ 322.5
Consolidated sales $ 915.2
$ 752.3
1Includes sales from retail stores, consumer websites, inbound
call centers and television shopping
2Includes sales from managed business relationships, including
outbound call centers and extranets, and the entire Industrial
Products segment
Supplemental “Same Store”
Channel Growth3 – Q1 2010 vs Q1 2009
Channel Change Consumer -1% Business to
business 20%
Consolidated sales 10%
3Comprised of revenue at retail stores, websites and call
centers operating for at least 14 full months as of the beginning
of the period and computed on a constant currency basis. 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 Summary
(in millions)
Product Category Quarter Ended March 31,
2010 2009 Computers $ 227.6
$ 132.5 Consumer electronics $ 205.7 $ 198.5
Computer components $ 147.2 $ 145.8 Computer
accessories & software $ 256.8 $ 214.7 Industrial
products $ 54.5 $ 45.7 Other $ 23.4 $
15.1
Consolidated sales $ 915.2
$ 752.3 Supplemental Business Unit
Sales Summary
(in millions)
Business Unit Quarter Ended March 31,
2010 2009 Technology Products – North America
$ 581.6 $ 502.4 Technology Products – Europe $
279.0 $ 203.9 Industrial Products $ 54.5 $
45.6 Software Solutions $ 0.1 $ 0.4
Consolidated
sales $ 915.2 $ 752.3
Working capital as of March 31, 2010 was $264.7 million,
including cash and cash equivalents of $37.6 million. As of March
31, 2010, the Company had availability under its credit facility of
approximately $105.0 million and total cash and available liquidity
of over $140 million. Short term debt totaled approximately $16.6
million at March 31, 2010 and included approximately $13.4 million
in revolving debt assumed as part of the WStore acquisition. The
Company’s effective tax rate was 37.5%, compared to 39.5% last
year. The lower rate in 2010 is the result of the Company having a
higher percentage of its pretax income in countries with lower tax
rates.
Earnings Conference Call Details
Systemax Inc. will host a teleconference to discuss its first
quarter 2010 results today, May 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
To access the teleconference, please dial 877-881-2609 (U.S.
callers) or 970-315-0463 (Int’l callers) and reference passcode
72711364 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 May 18, 2010. It can be accessed by dialing
800-642-1687 (U.S. callers) or 706-645-9291 (Int’l callers),
passcode 72711364. 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 components and supplies,
consumer electronics and industrial products through a system of
branded e-Commerce web sites, retail stores, relationship marketers
and direct mail catalogs in North America and Europe. The primary
brands are TigerDirect, CompUSA, Circuit City, MISCO, WStore and
Global Industrial.
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 March 31*
2010 2009 Net sales $
915,237 $ 752,268 Cost of sales 788,996
644,718 Gross profit 126,241 107,550 Gross margin 13.8 %
14.3 % Selling, general and administrative expenses 105,865
92,530 Operating income 20,376 15,020
Operating margin 2.2 % 2.0 % Interest and other
expense 1,579 654 Income before income
taxes 18,797 14,366 Provision for income taxes 7,046 5,668
Effective tax rate 37.5 % 39.5 % Net income $ 11,751
$ 8,698 Net margin 1.3 % 1.2 % Net income per
common share: Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.24 Diluted $ 0.31 $ 0.23 Basic
36,785 36,621 Diluted 37,471 37,273
SYSTEMAX INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited (In
thousands)
March 31*
December 31*
2010 2009 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $
37,571 $ 58,309 Accounts receivable, net 241,398 241,860
Inventories 366,967 365,725 Prepaid expenses and other current
assets 23,881 26,692 Total current assets 669,817
692,586 Property, plant and equipment, net 64,772 65,598 Goodwill,
intangibles and other assets 55,668 58,717 Total
assets $ 790,257 $ 816,901
Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 16,637 $ 15,197 Accounts
payable and accrued expenses 388,462 427,307 Total
current liabilities 405,099 442,504 Capitalized lease obligations
991 1,194 Other liabilities 8,999 8,518 Shareholders’ equity
375,168 364,685 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $
790,257 $ 816,901
* 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 first quarter ended on April 3,
2010. The first quarter of 2010 and 2009 included 13 weeks.
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