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Daktronics, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results

Brookings, S.D. – August 20, 2013 - Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ - DAKT) today reported fiscal 2014 first quarter net sales of $138.7 million and net income of $5.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $132.9 million and net income of $6.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2013.   Fiscal 2014 first quarter orders were $159.3 million compared to $173.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Backlog at the end of the fiscal 2014 first quarter was $167 million, compared with a backlog of $164 million a year earlier and $141 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

Free cash flow, defined as cash provided by operations less net purchases of property and equipment, was $(8.6) million for the first three months of fiscal 2014, compared to $15.2 million for the same period in fiscal 2013.  Cash and marketable securities at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2014 were $46.8 million, which compares to $64.7 million at the end of fiscal 2013 and $63.9 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

“We are pleased with our success in booking orders during the quarter. Last year's first quarter was a record level of orders, so it is a tough comparable. We were able to achieve a higher level of sales, and also ended with a slightly higher backlog as compared to the fiscal 2013 first and fourth quarters,” said Jim Morgan, president and chief executive officer.

Gross profit levels were lower compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2013 due to inherent variability in gross profit levels typical with large projects. Operating expenses in the fiscal 2014 first quarter increased slightly as a percentage of sales to 19.4 percent.
   
Orders
Orders in the Commercial business unit were down approximately 17 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The decrease in orders was primarily the result of the volatility in the timing of orders in our digital billboard and our large video contract business.

Orders in the Live Events business unit rose approximately 33 percent compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and included orders for two large video display systems totaling approximately $20 million during the quarter.
 
Orders in the Schools and Theatres business unit declined by approximately 17 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period in fiscal 2013. Although the number of video projects for high schools was about the same as last year, the average selling price this year was less.
 
Orders in the Transportation business unit were down approximately 56 percent compared to the same period in fiscal 2013, primarily as a result of booking the LAX Bradley International Terminal project worth approximately $20 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2013. In comparing quarterly results, excluding the LAX project, orders increased by approximately $2 million.

Orders in the International business unit were down approximately 6 percent over the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The decrease is due to the historic volatility in timing on large orders. We have had continued strong success in the Australian region and secured orders of approximately $7 million there during the quarter.

Outlook
Reece Kurtenbach, who will become the CEO for the company on September 1, added, “We continued to see a strong pipeline in the worldwide marketplace during the first quarter, and we continue to be optimistic in our ability to secure the orders to support modest sales growth in fiscal 2014. We began shipping our new LED outdoor surface-mount technology during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and are seeing strong interest in this product. We continue to focus on our strategic goals to improve operating margins, selecting initiatives across the company to increase gross profit margins and control operating expenses.”


Webcast Information
The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results today at 10:00 am (Central Time). This call will be broadcast live at http://investor.daktronics.com and available for replay shortly after the event.

About Daktronics
Daktronics has strong leadership positions in, and is the world's largest supplier of, large screen video displays, electronic scoreboards, LED text and graphics displays, and related control systems. The company excels in the control of display systems, including those that require integration of multiple complex displays showing real-time information, graphics, animation, and video. Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets and services display systems for customers around the world in four domestic business units:  Live Events, Commercial, Schools and Theatres and Transportation, and one International business unit. For more information, visit the company's World Wide Web site at: http://www.daktronics.com, e-mail the company at investor@daktronics.com, call (605) 692-0200 or toll-free (800) 843-5843 in the United States or write to the company at 201 Daktronics Dr., PO Box 5128, Brookings, S.D. 57006-5128.

Safe Harbor Statement
Cautionary Notice: In addition to statements of historical fact, this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is intended to enjoy the protection of that Act.  These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that these and similar statements involve risk and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including, but not limited to, changes in economic and market conditions, management of growth, timing and magnitude of future contracts, fluctuations in margins, the introduction of new products and technology, the impact of adverse weather conditions and other risks noted in the company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2013 fiscal year.  Forward-looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date stated. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.





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For more information contact:
 
 
INVESTOR RELATIONS:
 
 
Sheila Anderson, Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(605) 692-0200
 
 
Investor@daktronics.com
 
 
 
 
 





Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
July 27,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
138,722

 
$
132,919

Cost of goods sold
103,221

 
96,529

Gross profit
35,501

 
36,390

 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 

 
 

Selling expense
13,617

 
13,080

General and administrative
7,299

 
6,581

Product design and development
5,989

 
6,021

 
26,905

 
25,682

Operating income
8,596

 
10,708

 
 
 
 
Nonoperating income (expense):
 

 
 

Interest income
343

 
431

Interest expense
(115
)
 
(87
)
Other (expense) income, net
(392
)
 
(180
)
 

 


Income before income taxes
8,432

 
10,872

Income tax expense
2,712

 
4,194

Net income
$
5,720

 
$
6,678

 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 

 
 

Basic
42,528

 
42,068

Diluted
42,766

 
42,141

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.13

 
$
0.16

Diluted
$
0.13

 
$
0.16

 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.120

 
$
0.115














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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

 
July 27,
2013
 
April 27,
2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
22,165

 
$
40,676

Marketable securities
24,636

 
24,052

Accounts receivable, net
86,921

 
63,227

Inventories, net
58,912

 
49,045

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
35,332

 
39,355

Current maturities of long-term receivables
4,944

 
4,807

Prepaid expenses and other assets
5,505

 
6,185

Deferred income taxes
13,157

 
12,755

Income tax receivables
961

 
46

Total current assets
252,533

 
240,148

 
 
 
 
Long-term receivables, less current maturities
10,486

 
11,325

Goodwill
4,613

 
3,306

Intangibles, net
2,900

 
1,181

Advertising rights, net and other assets
773

 
772

Deferred income taxes
1,059

 
1,061

 
19,831

 
17,645

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 

 
 

Land
2,116

 
1,497

Buildings
59,198

 
57,012

Machinery and equipment
68,226

 
65,600

Office furniture and equipment
16,109

 
16,118

Computer software and hardware
42,362

 
41,745

Equipment held for rental
868

 
868

Demonstration equipment
8,359

 
8,400

Transportation equipment
4,203

 
4,026

 
201,441

 
195,266

Less accumulated depreciation
136,915

 
133,641

 
64,526

 
61,625

TOTAL ASSETS
$
336,890

 
$
319,418

 
 
 
 



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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(in thousands)
 
July 27,
2013
 
April 27,
2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 

Notes payable, bank
$
264

 
$

Accounts payable
48,916

 
38,651

Accrued expenses
21,696

 
24,331

Warranty obligations
13,433

 
13,933

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
13,824

 
14,245

Customer deposits (billed or collected)
18,870

 
12,375

Deferred revenue (billed or collected)
7,421

 
9,112

Current portion of other long-term obligations
890

 
356

Income taxes payable
1,420

 
1,689

Total current liabilities
126,734

 
114,692

 
 
 
 
Long-term warranty obligations
11,554

 
11,213

Long-term deferred revenue (billed or collected)
4,909

 
4,424

Other long-term obligations, less current maturities
3,037

 
843

Total long-term liabilities
19,500

 
16,480

TOTAL LIABILITIES
146,234

 
131,172

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 

 
 

Common stock
38,489

 
37,429

Additional paid-in capital
27,919

 
27,194

Retained earnings
124,373

 
123,750

Treasury stock, at cost
(9
)
 
(9
)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(116
)
 
(118
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
190,656

 
188,246

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
336,890

 
$
319,418

 
 
 
 


 

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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
July 27,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
5,720

 
$
6,678

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation
 
3,757

 
3,819

Amortization
 
65

 
57

Amortization of premium/discount on marketable securities
 
59

 
48

(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment
 
(31
)
 
3

Share-based compensation
 
722

 
762

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
417

 
(281
)
Deferred income taxes, net
 
(400
)
 
19

Change in operating assets and liabilities
 
(14,924
)
 
5,405

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 
(4,618
)
 
16,508

 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Purchases of property and equipment
 
(4,042
)
 
(1,443
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
68

 
92

Purchases of marketable securities
 
(1,187
)
 
(3,857
)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities
 
500

 
3,999

Acquisition, net of cash acquired
 
(1,298
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(5,959
)
 
(1,209
)
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Payments on notes payable
 

 
(982
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
293

 
58

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
3

 
2

Principal payments on long-term obligations
 
(3,374
)
 

Dividends paid
 
(5,097
)
 
(4,832
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(8,175
)
 
(5,754
)
 
 
 
 
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
246

 
(128
)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
(18,506
)
 
9,417

 
 
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
 
 

 
 

Beginning of period
 
40,628

 
29,423

End of period
 
$
22,122

 
$
38,840

 
 
 
 
 




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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Net Sales and Orders by Business Unit
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
July 27,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
Net Sales:
 
 
 
    Commercial
$
33,701

 
$
38,356

    Live Events
55,077

 
44,509

    Schools & Theatres
17,917

 
18,174

    Transportation
13,042

 
16,596

    International
18,985

 
15,284

 
$
138,722

 
$
132,919

Orders:
 
 
 
    Commercial
$
36,975

 
$
44,599

    Live Events
67,400

 
50,699

    Schools & Theatres
19,551

 
23,458

    Transportation
13,969

 
32,036

    International
21,388

 
22,750

 
$
159,283

 
$
173,542




Reconciliation of Cash Flow (Used in) Provided by
Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
July 27,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
(4,618
)
 
$
16,508

Purchases of property and equipment
(4,042
)
 
(1,443
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
68

 
92

Free cash flow
$
(8,592
)
 
$
15,157


In evaluating its business, Daktronics considers and uses free cash flow as a key measure of its operating performance. The term free cash flow is not defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and is not a measure of operating income, cash flows from operating activities or other GAAP figures and should not be considered alternatives to those computations. Free cash flow is intended to provide information that may be useful for investors when assessing period to period results.










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