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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Contact:

David Young

Harriet Fried

 

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates

 

Chief Financial Officer

(212) 838-3777

 

(410) 229-1380

hfried@lhai.com

 

young@tessco.com

 

 

TESSCO Announces Record Quarterly Earnings

 

·                  2Q FY10 EPS reaches $0.51

·                  2Q FY10 revenues total $133 million

·              Operating margin reaches 3.2%, a seven-year high

·                  Quarterly EBITDA per share* of $1.04

·                  FY10 EPS guidance raised to $1.45 to $1.70

·                  Quarterly $0.10 per share dividend declared

 

HUNT VALLEY, Md., October 20, 2009 -  TESSCO Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq:TESS), a leading provider of the knowledge, product and supply chain solutions needed to build, operate and use wireless networks and systems, today announced its results for the fiscal second quarter ending September 27, 2009.

 

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 totaled $133.0 million compared to $143.8 million in the 2009 second quarter.  Gross profit for the 2010 second quarter was $31.6 million, or 23.8% of revenues, compared to $34.2 million, also 23.8% of revenues, in the prior-year period.  The company reported net income of $2.6 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $2.2 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.

 

For the six months ended September 27, 2009, revenues totaled $241.8 million compared to $265.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009.  Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 2010 was $60.6 million, or 25.1% of revenues, compared to $65.2 million, or 24.5% of revenue, in the prior-year period.  The company reported net income of $4.5 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, in the first half of fiscal 2010, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the first half of fiscal 2009.

 

As of September 27, 2009, the company’s cash balance totaled $8.4 million and there was no balance outstanding on the revolving line of credit.  For the first six months of fiscal 2010, cash flows from operations totaled $11.8 million.

 

“Fiscal 2010 is proving to be a very good year for TESSCO,” stated Chairman, President and CEO Robert B. Barnhill.  “The execution of our strategies to deliver superior value to our customers is allowing us to increase market share while improving the productivity in every aspect of our business.  I am very pleased that we are delivering strong bottom-line profitability while continuing to invest in the future.

 

“The convergence of wireless and internet technologies is producing new applications, offerings and customers for TESSCO.  As a result, the number of monthly purchasing customers and earnings per share rose to historic levels in the second quarter, operating income margin reached a seven-year high and the balance sheet strengthened.

 

“In summary, TESSCO’s effective marketing and sales efforts, diverse product offering and operational excellence all combined to drive outstanding results despite the still weak economic environment.  We are optimistic about our future as evidenced by our improved business outlook and the continuation of the quarterly dividend program. It was a great quarter!”

 

Quarterly Dividend

The company will continue its quarterly dividend program with a $0.10 per common share cash dividend payable on November 25, 2009 to holders of record on November 11, 2009.

 

Any future declaration of dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to further determinations of TESSCO’s Board of Directors.

 



 

Business Outlook

Based on the company’s results for the first six months of fiscal 2010 and the new business opportunities that TESSCO management sees on the horizon, we are increasing our fiscal year 2010 earnings guidance to a range of $1.45 to $1.70 per share.  The previous guidance, provided on July 21, 2009, was a range of $1.15 to $1.40 per share.  As the year progresses and visibility increases, management may review and update its financial targets as appropriate.

 

Forecasting future results is inherently difficult for any business and actual results may differ materially from those forecasted.  Moreover, the nature of our business is that TESSCO typically ships products within several days after booking orders; the lack of an order backlog makes it even more difficult to forecast future results.

 

Stock Buyback Program

During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we did not purchase any shares of common stock under our existing buyback program. As of September 27, 2009, up to 84,439 shares remained available under this program for repurchase in the open market, by block purchase, or through negotiated transactions, or possibly other transactions managed by broker-dealers. Purchases are funded from working capital and/or our revolving line of credit facility. No timetable has been set for the completion of the program.

 

Second-Quarter-2010 Conference Call

TESSCO will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal second-quarter-2010 results on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET.  To participate in the live call by telephone, dial 800.299.7089 (domestic) or 617.801.9714 (international) and reference conference ID #36596733.  A live webcast of the conference call will also be available at: http://www.tessco.com/go/pressroom.

 

For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, the webcast will be archived on TESSCO’s website.  A telephone replay of the call will also be available beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on October 21 until 5:00 p.m. ET on October 28, 2009. To listen to the telephone replay, dial 888.286.8010 and enter conference ID #21684874.

 


*Non-GAAP Information

EBITDA, a measure used by management to evaluate its ongoing operations and as a general indicator of its operating cash flow (in conjunction with its cash flow statement which also includes among other items, changes in working capital and the effect of non-cash charges) is defined as income from operations, plus interest expense, net of interest income, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Management believes EBITDA as well as EBITDA per share are useful to investors because they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company’s presentation of EBITDA and EBITDA per share may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA per diluted share is also a non-GAAP calculation defined as EBITDA divided by the Company’s diluted weighted average shares outstanding.  Additionally, EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management’s discretionary use, as it does not reflect certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. The amounts shown for EBITDA as presented herein differ from the amounts calculated under the definition of EBITDA used in the Company’s debt instruments. The definition of EBITDA as used in the Company’s loan agreements is further adjusted for certain cash and non-cash charges/credits, including stock compensation expense, and is used to determine compliance with financial covenants and the ability to engage in certain activities such as incurring additional debt.

 

A reconciliation of the Company’s non-GAAP to GAAP results is included as an exhibit to this release.

 



 

About TESSCO

TESSCO Technologies (Nasdaq:TESS) is a value-added provider of the knowledge, product and supply chain solutions needed to design, build, run, maintain and use wireless systems. TESSCO is committed to delivering, fast and complete, the product needs of wireless system operators, program managers, contractors, resellers, and self-maintained utility, transportation, enterprise and government organizations. As Your Total Source® provider of mobile and fixed-wireless network infrastructure products, mobile devices and accessories, and installation, test and maintenance equipment and supplies, TESSCO assures customers of on-time availability, while streamlining their supply chain process and lowering inventories and total costs. To learn more, please visit TESSCO.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, including the statements of Robert Barnhill and the discussion under the heading “Business Outlook”, contains forward-looking statements as to anticipated results and future prospects. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and analysis, and actual results may differ materially. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions, but the absence of these words or phrases does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those described in or contemplated by any such forward-looking statement for a variety of reasons, including those risks identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the heading “Risk Factors” and otherwise. Consequently, the reader is cautioned to consider all forward-looking statements in light of the risks to which they are subject.

 

We are not able to identify or control all circumstances that could occur in the future that may adversely affect our business and operating results.  Without limiting the risks that we describe in our periodic reports and elsewhere, among the risks that could lead to a materially adverse impact on our business or operating results are the following: termination or non-renewal of limited duration agreements or arrangements with our vendors and affinity partners that are typically terminable by either party upon several months notice; loss of significant customers or relationships, including affinity relationships; loss of customers as a result of consolidation among the wireless communications industry; the strength of the customers’, vendors’ and affinity partners’ business; economic conditions that may impact customers’ ability to fund or pay for our products and services; failure of our information technology system or distribution system; technology changes in the wireless communications industry; third-party freight carrier interruption; increased competition; our inability to access capital and obtain financing as and when needed; and the possibility that, for unforeseen reasons, we may be delayed in entering into or performing, or may fail to enter into or perform, anticipated contracts or may otherwise be delayed in realizing or fail to realize anticipated revenues or anticipated savings.

 

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TESSCO Technologies Incorporated

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

September 27,
2009

 

June 28, 2009

 

September 28,
2008

 

September 27,
2009

 

September 28,
2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

132,953,700

 

$

108,801,300

 

$

143,773,700

 

$

241,755,000

 

$

265,842,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

101,340,200

 

79,785,700

 

109,553,100

 

181,125,900

 

200,608,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

31,613,500

 

29,015,600

 

34,220,600

 

60,629,100

 

65,233,500

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

27,322,300

 

25,761,400

 

30,298,000

 

53,083,700

 

57,792,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

4,291,200

 

3,254,200

 

3,922,600

 

7,545,400

 

7,440,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

76,300

 

109,300

 

165,900

 

185,600

 

302,700

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 

4,214,900

 

3,144,900

 

3,756,700

 

7,359,800

 

7,138,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

1,622,400

 

1,232,800

 

1,518,000

 

2,855,200

 

2,836,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,592,500

 

$

1,912,100

 

$

2,238,700

 

$

4,504,600

 

$

4,301,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (1)

 

$

0.53

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.45

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share (1)

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.81

 

 


(1) The Company adopted FASB Staff Position EITF 03-6-1 for Participating Securities, effective March 30, 2009, which decreased Q2 FY 2009 basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.01. The impact on the first six months of fiscal year 2009 basic and diluted EPS was $0.02.

 



 

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

September 27,
2009

 

March 29,
2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

8,393,000

 

$

599,800

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

57,166,200

 

44,601,300

 

Product inventory

 

49,509,600

 

36,540,400

 

Deferred tax assets

 

4,366,700

 

4,366,700

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,963,400

 

2,168,500

 

Total current assets

 

121,398,900

 

88,276,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

20,531,100

 

21,566,900

 

Goodwill, net

 

8,932,700

 

6,550,700

 

Other long-term assets

 

2,079,100

 

2,258,300

 

Total assets

 

$

152,941,800

 

$

118,652,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

$

66,877,300

 

$

40,481,600

 

Payroll, benefits and taxes

 

6,412,900

 

6,494,400

 

Income and sales tax liabilities

 

3,775,700

 

2,908,400

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

2,832,100

 

1,405,900

 

Revolving line of credit

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

383,500

 

361,400

 

Total current liabilities

 

80,281,500

 

51,651,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

2,416,000

 

2,416,000

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

3,518,500

 

3,481,700

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

1,639,200

 

937,000

 

Total liabilities

 

87,855,200

 

58,486,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

Common stock

 

81,200

 

80,100

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

35,491,200

 

34,503,700

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

(42,257,500

)

(42,155,700

)

Retained earnings

 

71,893,700

 

67,880,900

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(122,000

)

(142,800

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

65,086,600

 

60,166,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

 

$

152,941,800

 

$

118,652,600

 

 



 

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated

Reconciliation of Net Income to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

September 27,
2009

 

June 28, 2009

 

September 28,
2008

 

September 27,
2009

 

September 28,
2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,592,500

 

$

1,912,100

 

$

2,238,700

 

$

4,504,600

 

$

4,301,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

1,622,400

 

1,232,800

 

1,518,000

 

2,855,200

 

2,836,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

76,300

 

109,300

 

165,900

 

185,600

 

302,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

983,400

 

1,040,900

 

1,041,700

 

2,024,300

 

2,140,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA

 

$

5,274,600

 

$

4,295,100

 

$

4,964,300

 

$

9,569,700

 

$

9,581,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA per diluted share

 

$

1.04

 

$

0.85

 

$

0.98

 

$

1.89

 

$

1.80

 

 



 

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated

Supplemental Revenue and Gross Profit Results Summary (Unaudited)

 

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

Network
Infrastructure

 

Mobile
Devices and
Accessories

 

Installation,
Test and
Maintenance

 

Total

 

Quarter Ended September 27, 2009:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

$

14,001

 

$

537

 

$

2,303

 

$

16,841

 

Resellers

 

19,596

 

63,707

 

1,946

 

85,249

 

Users and Governments

 

13,462

 

3,490

 

9,959

 

26,911

 

Total Commercial/Government Revenue

 

47,059

 

67,734

 

14,208

 

129,001

 

Consumer Revenue

 

 

3,953

 

 

3,953

 

Total Revenue

 

$

47,059

 

$

71,687

 

$

14,208

 

$

132,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Gross Profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

$

3,395

 

$

142

 

$

583

 

$

4,120

 

Resellers

 

5,408

 

13,404

 

449

 

19,261

 

Users and Governments

 

3,776

 

1,058

 

2,262

 

7,096

 

Total Commercial/Government Gross Profit

 

12,579

 

14,604

 

3,294

 

30,477

 

Consumer Gross Profit

 

 

1,136

 

 

1,136

 

Total Gross Profit

 

$

12,579

 

$

15,740

 

$

3,294

 

$

31,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change from the Quarter Ended September 28, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

10.6

%

23.2

%

(32.3

)%

2.1

%

Resellers

 

(4.6

)%

(3.4

)%

(3.6

)%

(3.7

)%

Users and Governments

 

(6.6

)%

(6.1

)%

(43.1

)%

(24.5

)%

Total Commercial/Government Revenue

 

(1.2

)%

(3.4

)%

(38.0

)%

(8.3

)%

Consumer Revenue

 

 

26.3

%

 

26.3

%

Total Revenue

 

(1.2

)%

(2.1

)%

(38.0

)%

(7.5

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Gross Profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

4.5

%

14.5

%

(19.7

)%

0.5

%

Resellers

 

(6.1

)%

(4.1

)%

(5.9

)%

(4.7

)%

Users and Governments

 

(3.9

)%

(12.2

)%

(39.4

)%

(20.0

)%

Total Commercial/Government Gross Profit

 

(2.8

)%

(4.6

)%

(33.3

)%

(8.2

)%

Consumer Gross Profit

 

 

9.3

%

 

9.3

%

Total Gross Profit

 

(2.8

)%

(3.7

)%

(33.3

)%

(7.6

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change from the Quarter Ended June 28, 2009:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

32.7

%

15.0

%

(15.2

)%

22.6

%

Resellers

 

16.7

%

36.6

%

3.5

%

30.6

%

Users and Governments

 

8.1

%

7.9

%

(8.3

)%

1.4

%

Total Commercial/Government Revenue

 

18.3

%

34.6

%

(8.1

)%

22.2

%

Consumer Revenue

 

 

22.3

%

 

22.3

%

Total Revenue

 

18.3

%

33.9

%

(8.1

)%

22.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Gross Profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

26.7

%

16.4

%

(13.8

)%

18.5

%

Resellers

 

10.1

%

8.8

%

(4.5

)%

8.8

%

Users and Governments

 

5.7

%

8.3

%

(3.0

)%

3.1

%

Total Commercial/Government Gross Profit

 

12.7

%

8.8

%

(5.3

)%

8.6

%

Consumer Gross Profit

 

 

19.4

%

 

19.4

%

Total Gross Profit

 

12.7

%

9.5

%

(5.3

)%

9.0

%

 



 

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

Network
Infrastructure

 

Mobile
Devices and
Accessories

 

Installation,
Test and
Maintenance

 

Total

 

Six Months Ended September 27, 2009:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

$

24,551

 

$

1,004

 

$

5,019

 

$

30,574

 

Resellers

 

36,388

 

110,331

 

3,827

 

150,546

 

Users and Governments

 

25,910

 

6,724

 

20,818

 

53,452

 

Total Commercial/Government Revenue

 

86,849

 

118,059

 

29,664

 

234,572

 

Consumer Revenue

 

 

7,183

 

 

7,183

 

Total Revenue

 

$

86,849

 

$

125,242

 

$

29,664

 

$

241,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Gross Profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

$

6,074

 

$

263

 

$

1,259

 

$

7,596

 

Resellers

 

10,320

 

25,727

 

920

 

36,967

 

Users and Governments

 

7,348

 

2,036

 

4,593

 

13,977

 

Total Commercial/Government Gross Profit

 

23,742

 

28,026

 

6,772

 

58,540

 

Consumer Gross Profit

 

 

2,089

 

 

2,089

 

Total Gross Profit

 

$

23,742

 

$

30,115

 

$

6,772

 

$

60,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change from Six Months Ended September 28, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

1.4

%

(10.3

)%

(28.9

)%

(5.6

)%

Resellers

 

(6.9

)%

(5.5

)%

(19.2

)%

(6.2

)%

Users and Governments

 

(5.0

)%

(10.7

)%

(35.5

)%

(20.3

)%

Total Commercial/Government Revenue

 

(4.1

)%

(5.9

)%

(32.7

)%

(9.8

)%

Consumer Revenue

 

 

23.9

%

 

23.9

%

Total Revenue

 

(4.1

)%

(4.5

)%

(32.7

)%

(9.1

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/Government Gross Profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Carriers and Network Operators

 

(3.7

)%

(20.3

)%

(22.5

)%

(8.1

)%

Resellers

 

(4.0

)%

(1.4

)%

(25.3

)%

(2.9

)%

Users and Governments

 

(2.9

)%

(17.9

)%

(32.7

)%

(17.2

)%

Total Commercial/Government Gross Profit

 

(3.6

)%

(3.0

)%

(30.0

)%

(7.4

)%

Consumer Gross Profit

 

 

2.6

%

 

2.6

%

Total Gross Profit

 

(3.6

)%

(2.6

)%

(30.0

)%

(7.1

)%

 

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