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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Results

 

MONROVIA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2012AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today reported financial results for its second quarter ending October 27, 2012.

 

“Strong second quarter performance, including a 30 percent increase in year-over-year diluted earnings per share to $0.39, resulted from continued demand for our market-leading solutions, favorable product mix and our focus on cost management.  Revenue of $80 million included a majority, but not all of the international small UAS orders that had been working through the export administrative process,” said Tim Conver, AeroVironment chairman and chief executive officer.  “Because of contracting delays on key programs, revenue in our second half will be more heavily weighted to our fourth quarter, historically the highest revenue quarter of our year.  Looking beyond fiscal 2013, in addition to executing effectively in our current businesses, our team made significant progress during the quarter on development programs such as Switchblade, Mission Services and larger, vertical takeoff UAS, all of which are poised to drive long-term growth in adjacent and new markets.”

 

FISCAL 2013 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

 

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was $80.3 million, down $0.1 million from second quarter fiscal 2012 revenue of $80.4 million. The decrease in revenue resulted from decreased sales in our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) segment of $1.5 million offset by increased sales in our Efficient Energy Systems (EES) segment of $1.4 million.

 

Income from operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was $13.1 million, an increase of 37% from income from operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 of $9.6 million. The increase in income from operations resulted from higher gross margin of $5.0 million, offset by higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense of $0.9 million and research and development (R&D) expense of $0.6 million.

 

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was $8.7 million, an increase of $2.1 million from net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 of $6.6 million.

 

Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were $0.39, an increase of $0.09 from second quarter fiscal 2012 earnings per diluted share of $0.30.

 

FISCAL 2013 YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

 

Revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2013 was $139.0 million, down 2% from the first six months of fiscal 2012 revenue of $142.4 million. The decrease in revenue resulted from lower sales in our UAS segment of $4.9 million, offset by increased sales in our EES segment of $1.5 million.

 

Income from operations for the first six months of fiscal 2013 was $10.8 million, an increase of 8% from the first six months of fiscal 2012 income from operations of $10.0 million. The increase in income from operations resulted from higher gross margin of $2.8 million, offset by higher R&D expense of $1.1 million and SG&A expense of $0.9 million.

 

Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2013 was $7.4 million, an increase of $0.5 million from net income for the first six months of fiscal 2012 of $6.9 million.

 

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Earnings per diluted share for the first six months of fiscal 2013 were $0.33, an increase of $0.02 from the first six months of fiscal 2012 income per share of $0.31.

 

BACKLOG

 

As of October 27, 2012, funded backlog (unfilled firm orders for which funding is currently appropriated to us under a customer contract) was $90.2 million compared to $93.2 million as of April 30, 2012.

 

FISCAL 2013 — OUTLOOK FOR THE FULL YEAR

 

For fiscal year 2013, the Company expects to generate revenue of $348 million to $370 million, and earnings per share of $1.41 to $1.51 on a fully diluted basis.

 

The foregoing estimates are forward looking and reflect management’s view of current and future market conditions, including certain assumptions with respect to our ability to obtain and retain government contracts, changes in the demand for our products and services, activities of competitors and changes in the regulatory environment, and general economic and business conditions in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Investors are reminded that actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

 

CONFERENCE CALL

 

In conjunction with this release, AeroVironment, Inc. will host a conference call today, Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 1:30 pm Pacific Time that will be broadcast live over the Internet. Timothy E. Conver, chairman and chief executive officer, Jikun Kim, chief financial officer, Tom Herring, chief operating officer and Steven A. Gitlin, vice president of investor relations, will host the call.

 

4:30 PM ET

3:30 PM CT

2:30 PM MT

1:30 PM PT

 

Investors may dial into the call at (877) 561-2749 (U.S.) or (678) 809-1029 (international) five to ten minutes prior to the start time to allow for registration.

 

Investors with Internet access may listen to the live audio webcast via the Investor Relations page of the AeroVironment, Inc. website, http://investor.avinc.com. Please allow 15 minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software.

 

Audio Replay Options

 

An audio replay of the event will be archived on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website, at http://investor.avinc.com. The audio replay will also be available via telephone from Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time through Tuesday, December 11, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Dial (855) 859-2056 and enter the passcode 60176611. International callers should dial (404) 537-3406 and enter the same passcode number to access the audio replay.

 

ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

 

AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops, produces, supports and operates an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and electric transportation solutions.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use AeroVironment’s electric-powered, hand-launched unmanned aircraft systems extensively to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and communication.

 

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AeroVironment’s electric transportation solutions include a comprehensive suite of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, installation and network services for consumers, automakers, utilities and government agencies, power cycling and test systems for EV developers and industrial electric vehicle charging systems for commercial fleets.  More information about AeroVironment is available at www.avinc.com.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” or words or phrases with similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, reliance on sales to the U.S. government; changes in the supply and/or demand and/or prices for our products; the activities of competitors; failure of the markets in which we operate to grow; failure to expand into new markets; changes in significant operating expenses, including components and raw materials; failure to develop new products; changes in the regulatory environment; and general economic and business conditions in the United States and elsewhere in the world. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

- Financial Tables Follow -

 

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

October 27,

 

October 29,

 

October 27,

 

October 29,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales

 

$

52,415

 

$

47,858

 

$

81,105

 

$

77,157

 

Contract services

 

27,863

 

32,514

 

57,850

 

65,212

 

 

 

80,278

 

80,372

 

138,955

 

142,369

 

Cost of sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales

 

28,215

 

28,499

 

48,774

 

46,371

 

Contract services

 

16,427

 

21,243

 

35,040

 

43,653

 

 

 

44,642

 

49,742

 

83,814

 

90,024

 

Gross margin

 

35,636

 

30,630

 

55,141

 

52,345

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

13,176

 

12,240

 

26,797

 

25,940

 

Research and development

 

9,386

 

8,816

 

17,522

 

16,402

 

Income from operations

 

13,074

 

9,574

 

10,822

 

10,003

 

Other income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

162

 

106

 

334

 

184

 

Income before income taxes

 

13,236

 

9,680

 

11,156

 

10,187

 

Provision for income taxes

 

4,498

 

3,093

 

3,804

 

3,274

 

Net income

 

$

8,738

 

$

6,587

 

$

7,352

 

$

6,913

 

Earnings per share data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.40

 

$

0.30

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.32

 

Diluted

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.30

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.31

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

22,030,330

 

21,763,927

 

21,980,453

 

21,743,990

 

Diluted

 

22,383,791

 

22,255,943

 

22,353,434

 

22,244,697

 

 

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

 

October 27,
2012

 

April 30,
2012

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

70,770

 

$

64,220

 

Short-term investments

 

64,694

 

77,152

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,185 at October 27, 2012 and $921 at April 30, 2012

 

48,330

 

56,417

 

Unbilled receivables and retentions

 

21,064

 

27,034

 

Inventories, net

 

44,747

 

43,539

 

Deferred income taxes

 

9,508

 

9,377

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

4,837

 

4,030

 

Total current assets

 

263,950

 

281,769

 

Long-term investments

 

64,798

 

58,457

 

Property and equipment, net

 

22,137

 

23,515

 

Deferred income taxes

 

5,191

 

5,209

 

Other assets

 

230

 

201

 

Total assets

 

$

356,306

 

$

369,151

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

15,430

 

$

20,213

 

Wages and related accruals

 

13,405

 

19,076

 

Income taxes payable

 

1,485

 

8,788

 

Customer advances

 

4,079

 

5,124

 

Other current liabilities

 

6,129

 

9,898

 

Liability for uncertain tax positions

 

606

 

606

 

Total current liabilities

 

41,134

 

63,705

 

Wages and other accruals

 

 

1,203

 

Deferred rent

 

909

 

1,019

 

Liability for uncertain tax positions

 

4,026

 

4,026

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized shares — 10,000,000; none issued or outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized shares — 100,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding shares — 22,417,977 at October 27, 2012 and 22,243,903 at April 30, 2012

 

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Additional paid-in capital

 

128,614

 

124,954

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(667

)

(694

)

Retained earnings

 

182,288

 

174,936

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

310,237

 

299,198

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

356,306

 

$

369,151

 

 

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

October 27,
2012

 

October 29,
2011

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,352

 

$

6,913

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,937

 

4,141

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

566

 

246

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(130

)

(296

)

Stock-based compensation

 

1,642

 

1,535

 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

 

1,529

 

376

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

 

(90

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

7,521

 

18,559

 

Unbilled receivables and retentions

 

5,970

 

290

 

Inventories

 

(1,208

)

(3,298

)

Other assets

 

(836

)

(607

)

Accounts payable

 

(4,783

)

(11,517

)

Other liabilities

 

(18,772

)

(6,481

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

4,788

 

9,771

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions of property and equipment

 

(4,559

)

(5,484

)

Net sales of held-to-maturity investments

 

5,911

 

31,623

 

Net sales of available-for-sale investments

 

250

 

225

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

1,602

 

26,364

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

 

90

 

Exercise of stock options

 

160

 

323

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

160

 

413

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

6,550

 

36,548

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

64,220

 

62,041

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

70,770

 

$

98,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure:

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains on long-term investments recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income, net of deferred taxes of $17 and $30, respectively

 

$

27

 

$

43

 

Reclassification from share-based liability compensation to equity

 

$

401

 

$

 

 

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Reportable Segment Results are as Follows (Unaudited):

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

October 27,

 

October 29,

 

October 27,

 

October 29,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UAS

 

$

65,433

 

$

66,931

 

$

114,239

 

$

119,136

 

EES

 

14,845

 

13,441

 

24,716

 

23,233

 

Total

 

80,278

 

80,372

 

138,955

 

142,369

 

Cost of sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UAS

 

35,279

 

39,707

 

68,035

 

71,707

 

EES

 

9,363

 

10,035

 

15,779

 

18,317

 

Total

 

44,642

 

49,742

 

83,814

 

90,024

 

Gross margin:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UAS

 

30,154

 

27,224

 

46,204

 

47,429

 

EES

 

5,482

 

3,406

 

8,937

 

4,916

 

Total

 

35,636

 

30,630

 

55,141

 

52,345

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

13,176

 

12,240

 

26,797

 

25,940

 

Research and development

 

9,386

 

8,816

 

17,522

 

16,402

 

Income from operations

 

13,074

 

9,574

 

10,822

 

10,003

 

Interest income

 

162

 

106

 

334

 

184

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

13,236

 

$

9,680

 

$

11,156

 

$

10,187

 

 

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