10-Q: Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
Published on August 13, 2007
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended July 2, 2007
Commission File Number: 0-31285
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | 91-1033443 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2630 South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, California 92704
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(714) 327-3000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Act). Yes o No þ
Number of shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, of registrant outstanding at August 8, 2007:
42,259,274
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2006 and July 2, 2007
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
December 31, | July 2, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 59,660 | $ | 26,131 | ||||
Short-term investments |
10,996 | | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $7,201 and $8,024, respectively |
125,435 | 110,366 | ||||||
Inventories, net |
67,020 | 64,585 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
3,924 | 2,827 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable |
717 | 109 | ||||||
Asset held for sale |
| 1,587 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
3,996 | 3,996 | ||||||
Total current assets |
271,748 | 209,601 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment: |
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Property, plant and equipment |
206,686 | 192,890 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
(55,849 | ) | (65,047 | ) | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
150,837 | 127,843 | ||||||
Other assets: |
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Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $175 and $2,713, respectively |
5,711 | 3,349 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
2,685 | 1,684 | ||||||
Goodwill |
115,627 | 133,178 | ||||||
Definite-lived intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $9,614 and $11,748,
respectively |
26,235 | 24,100 | ||||||
Deposits and other |
855 | 852 | ||||||
Total other assets |
151,113 | 163,163 | ||||||
$ | 573,698 | $ | 500,607 | |||||
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion long-term debt |
$ | 60,705 | $ | 50,000 | ||||
Accounts payable |
49,276 | 45,402 | ||||||
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits |
24,189 | 22,399 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses |
10,173 | 5,306 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
144,343 | 123,107 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion |
140,000 | 70,000 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities, less current portion |
2,040 | 2,253 | ||||||
Total long-term liabilities |
142,040 | 72,253 | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 42,093 and 42,236 shares
issued and outstanding, respectively |
42 | 42 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
167,850 | 170,401 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
119,316 | 134,303 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
107 | 501 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity |
287,315 | 305,247 | ||||||
$ | 573,698 | $ | 500,607 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Quarter and Two Quarters Ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended | Two Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 76,683 | $ | 162,016 | $ | 149,371 | $ | 338,913 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
53,714 | 132,470 | 106,199 | 274,646 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
22,969 | 29,546 | 43,172 | 64,267 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling and marketing |
3,454 | 7,551 | 6,813 | 15,111 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
3,663 | 7,890 | 7,247 | 16,232 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
301 | 1,046 | 601 | 2,071 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
7,418 | 16,487 | 14,661 | 33,414 | ||||||||||||
Operating income |
15,551 | 13,059 | 28,511 | 30,853 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(45 | ) | (3,368 | ) | (106 | ) | (8,466 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income and other, net |
1,118 | 236 | 2,095 | 995 | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net |
1,073 | (3,132 | ) | 1,989 | (7,471 | ) | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
16,624 | 9,927 | 30,500 | 23,382 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
(6,068 | ) | (3,743 | ) | (11,133 | ) | (8,733 | ) | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 10,556 | $ | 6,184 | $ | 19,367 | $ | 14,649 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share |
$ | 0.25 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 0.25 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Two Quarters Ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 19,367 | $ | 14,649 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
4,856 | 11,604 | ||||||
Net gain on sale of property, plant and equipment |
(12 | ) | (200 | ) | ||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets |
659 | 2,129 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
| 2,538 | ||||||
Excess income tax benefit from common stock options exercised |
(621 | ) | (137 | ) | ||||
Deferred income taxes |
2,870 | 762 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation |
589 | 1,545 | ||||||
Other |
(182 | ) | 57 | |||||
Changes in
operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
(6,206 | ) | 14,026 | |||||
Inventories, net |
(1,322 | ) | 2,412 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
803 | 1,089 | ||||||
Income tax receivable |
| 609 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
802 | (3,874 | ) | |||||
Accrued contingencies |
(2,465 | ) | (560 | ) | ||||
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits and other accrued expenses |
2,146 | (4,635 | ) | |||||
Income taxes payable |
(471 | ) | | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
20,813 | 42,014 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment and equipment deposits |
(5,639 | ) | (8,463 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
22 | 1,283 | ||||||
Purchases of held-to-maturity short-term investments |
(27,322 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds from redemptions of held-to-maturity short-term investments |
28,385 | 11,000 | ||||||
Purchase of intangibles |
(350 | ) | | |||||
Direct acquisition costs |
(566 | ) | | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(5,470 | ) | 3,820 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from exercise of common stock options |
3,750 | 799 | ||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt |
| (80,705 | ) | |||||
Payment of debt issuance costs |
| (176 | ) | |||||
Excess income tax benefit from common stock options exercised |
621 | 137 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
4,371 | (79,945 | ) | |||||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
| 582 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
19,714 | (33,529 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
61,258 | 59,660 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 80,972 | $ | 26,131 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 47 | $ | 5,259 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
8,733 | 7,202 |
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities:
Effective
January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. As a
result of the implementation of FIN 48, we recognized a $338 decrease to our liability for
unrecognized tax benefits, and a corresponding increase to our January 1, 2007 accumulated retained
earnings beginning balance.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(unaudited)
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(1) Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
TTM Technologies, Inc. (the Company), formerly Pacific Circuits, Inc., was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Washington on March 20, 1978 and reincorporated under the laws of
the State of Delaware on August 29, 2005. In July 1999, Power Circuits, Inc. was acquired, and on
December 26, 2002, Honeywell Advanced Circuits, Inc., renamed to TTM Advanced Circuits, Inc.,
(Advanced Circuits), was acquired, and both became wholly owned subsidiaries of TTM Technologies,
Inc. TTM Technologies International, Inc. was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of TTM
Technologies, Inc. in December 2004.
On October 27, 2006, TTM Technologies, Inc. acquired certain assets, assumed certain
liabilities and acquired certain equity interests of Tyco Printed Circuit Group LP (PCG) from
Tyco International, Ltd. In this transaction, the stock of Tyco Packaging Systems (Shanghai) Co.
Ltd. and Tyco Iota, Ltd. were purchased, and the acquired assets and assumed liabilities were
placed into new, wholly owned subsidiaries TTM Printed Circuit Group, Inc., TTM Technologies
(Ireland) Ltd., TTM Technologies, (Ireland) EU Ltd., and TTM Technologies, (Switzerland) GmbH (see
Note 2). TTM Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries are collectively referred to as
(the Company). The Company is a manufacturer of complex printed circuit boards used in
sophisticated electronic equipment and provides backplane and sub-system assembly services for both
standard and specialty products in defense and commercial operations. The Company sells to a
variety of customers located both within and outside of the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by TTM
Technologies, Inc., without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These consolidated
condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments), which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial
position, the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. It is
suggested that these consolidated condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Companys most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements
in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Companys Consolidated Condensed
Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those
estimates. The Company uses a 13-week fiscal quarter accounting period with the first quarter
ending on the Monday closest to April 1 and the fourth quarter always ending on December 31. The
second quarters ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007 each contained 91 days. The two quarters ended
July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007 contained 184 and 183 days, respectively.
(2) Acquisition of Tyco Printed Circuit Group
On October 27, 2006, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of the Printed
Circuit Group business unit of Tyco International Ltd. in accordance with the terms of the Stock
and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 2, 2006, by and among Tyco Printed Circuit Group LP,
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Raychem International, Tyco Kappa Limited, Tyco Electronics Logistics
AG, and TTM Printed Circuit Group, Inc. (Agreement). TTM Printed Circuit Group, Inc. (f/k/a TTM
(Ozarks) Acquisition, Inc.) is a wholly owned subsidiary of TTM Technologies, Inc. The Tyco Printed
Circuit Group (PCG) is a leading producer of complex, high performance and specialty printed
circuit boards (PCBs), one of the major suppliers of aerospace and defense PCBs in North America,
and a provider of backplane and sub-assembly services for both standard and specialty products in
defense and commercial operations. The purchase makes the Company the largest North American
manufacturer of PCBs. These factors contributed to establishing the purchase price, which resulted
in the recognition of $70,025 of goodwill, $57,883 of which is expected to be deductible for income
taxes. The purchase price was $226,784 in cash, which included adjustments of $1,184 for working
capital and capital expenditures. The total cost of the acquisition, including transaction fees and
expenses, was approximately $236,970, which included $6,050 in cash acquired.
In accordance with SFAS No. 141 Business Combinations, the Company recorded this acquisition
using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to
tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their
respective fair values. The excess purchase price over the fair value of tangible and intangible
assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. Fair values were based upon a
valuation of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, including useful lives, as
estimated by management of the Company with the assistance of an independent appraiser. The
following sets forth the preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration:
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Cash |
$ | 6,050 | ||
Other current assets |
132,403 | |||
Property, plant and equipment |
80,514 | |||
Intangible assets |
17,470 | |||
Goodwill |
70,025 | |||
Other non-current assets |
318 | |||
Liabilities assumed |
(69,810 | ) | ||
Net assets acquired |
$ | 236,970 | ||
The fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in our 2006
acquisition of PCG have not been finalized and are subject to change pending the receipt of
additional information necessary to finalize the fair values of
accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and certain
other accrued expenses. The additional information includes adequate support for certain credits
in accounts receivable and information to finalize certain other accrued expenses. During the
second quarter ended July 2, 2007, the Company continued to evaluate the fair market value of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed including certain other accrued expenses. During the
second quarter ended July 2, 2007, changes to the preliminary allocation of the purchase
consideration were made to increase the fair value of accounts receivable, net, by $356 as a result
of additional information received regarding fair value of certain receivables; decrease property,
plant and equipment by $812 due to completion of the compilation and appraisal of property and
equipment acquired at all but one of the plants; and reduce certain liabilities assumed in the
amount of $254. As a result of these changes in preliminary purchase price allocations, the
Company recorded a net increase to goodwill of $202. The preliminary allocation of the purchase
consideration provided above reflects these purchase price adjustments. The Company will continue
to obtain the necessary information to finalize the fair values of these items during 2007 and may
make further purchase accounting adjustments, if appropriate, which would primarily affect the
amount of goodwill that we recorded.
In accordance with EITF No. 95-3, Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase
Business Combination, the Company recorded as a cost of the acquisition involuntary employee
severance and other exit activity liabilities of $3,225 associated with its plan to close the PCG
Dallas, Oregon facility, which is part of the PCB Manufacturing segment, and terminate certain
sales employees of the acquired business. Prior to completing the acquisition, the Company began
assessing the need to close certain PCG facilities, and on December 7, 2006, the Company finalized
its plan to close the Dallas facility. Production was ceased at the Dallas facility during the
second quarter of 2007 and the Company commenced the process of selling the building and certain
assets. As of July 2, 2007 the Company reclassified the then
preliminary determined fair value of the Dallas
facility in the amount of $1,587 as held for sale. The
Company also recorded a charge of $199 in 2006 to establish a restructuring reserve for a corporate
realignment, all of which was fully paid at the end of the first
quarter 2007. The beginning and ending balance
of restructuring charges is included in other accrued expenses. The table below shows the
utilization of the accrued restructuring charges during the second quarter ended July 2, 2007.
Severance | Other Exit Charges | Total | ||||||||||
Accrued at December 31, 2006 |
$ | 3,147 | $ | 114 | $ | 3,261 | ||||||
Utilization |
(3,058 | ) | (65 | ) | (3,123 | ) | ||||||
Accrued at July 2, 2007 |
$ | 89 | $ | 49 | $ | 138 | ||||||
The unaudited pro forma information below presents the results of operations for the
quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2006 as if the PCG acquisition occurred effective January 1,
2006, after giving effect to certain adjustments (depreciation and amortization of tangible and
intangible assets, to remove expenses related to assets not acquired and liabilities not assumed,
interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs related to the acquisition debt and
the related income tax effects). The pro forma results have been prepared for comparative
purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition
been made at the beginning of the presented period or of the results which may occur in the future.
Quarter Ended | Two Quarters Ended | |||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 3, 2006 | |||||||
Net sales |
$ | 181,171 | $ | 355,886 | ||||
Net income |
6,295 | 12,354 | ||||||
Basic earnings per share |
$ | 0.15 | $ | 0.30 | ||||
Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 0.15 | $ | 0.29 |
(3) Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
The Company considers highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and
original maturities to the Company of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash
equivalents consist primarily of interest-bearing bank accounts, money market funds and short-term
debt securities.
The Company considers highly liquid investments with an effective maturity to the Company of
more than three months and less than one year to be short-term investments.
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Management determines the appropriate classification of investments at the time of purchase
and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities that the Company
has the ability and intent to hold until maturity are accounted for as held-to-maturity securities
and are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Available-for-sale debt
securities are carried at fair value, which approximates cost.
Short-term investments as of December 31, 2006 and July 2, 2007 were as follows:
December 31, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Available-for-sale: |
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Money market funds |
$ | 40,713 | $ | 16,918 | ||||
Held-to-maturity: |
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Corporate bonds and notes |
11,311 | | ||||||
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities |
8,330 | | ||||||
19,641 | | |||||||
Total short-term investments |
60,354 | 16,918 | ||||||
Amounts classified as cash equivalents |
49,358 | 16,918 | ||||||
Amounts classified as short-term investments |
$ | 10,996 | $ | | ||||
As of July 2, 2007, the Company held no debt securities.
For the year ended December 31, 2006 and each of the quarters ended July 3, 2006 and July 2,
2007, realized gains and losses upon the sale of available-for-sale investments were insignificant.
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments are insignificant for all periods
and accordingly have not been recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
The specific identification method is used to compute the realized gains and losses on debt
investments.
The Company regularly monitors and evaluates the realizable value of its investments. When
assessing investments for other-than-temporary declines in value, the Company considers such
factors as, among other things, how significant the decline in value is as a percentage of the
original cost, how long the market value of the investment has been less than its original cost,
the collateral supporting the investments, insurance policies which protect the Companys
investment position, and the credit rating issued for the securities by one or more of the major
credit rating agencies.
(4) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or
market. Provision is made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net
realizable value. Inventories as of December 31, 2006 and July 2, 2007 consist of the following:
December 31 , 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Raw materials |
$ | 22,718 | $ | 23,376 | ||||
Work-in-process |
37,804 | 34,415 | ||||||
Finished goods |
6,498 | 6,794 | ||||||
$ | 67,020 | $ | 64,585 | |||||
(5) Long-term Debt and Credit Agreement
The following table summarizes the long-term debt of the Company at July 2, 2007:
July 2, 2007 | ||||
Term loan due October 27, 2012 |
$ | 120,000 | ||
Borrowings under revolving loan due October 27, 2011 |
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Capitalized leases |
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120,000 | ||||
Less current maturities |
(50,000 | ) | ||
Long-term debt, less current maturities |
$ | 70,000 | ||
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On October 27, 2006, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with
certain lenders lead by UBS Securities LLC. The Credit Agreement provides for a $200,000 senior
secured term loan, which matures in October 2012, and a $40,000 senior secured revolving loan
facility, which matures in October 2011. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will bear interest
at a floating rate of either a base rate (the Alternate Base Rate) plus an applicable interest
margin or LIBOR plus an applicable interest margin. The Alternate Base Rate is equal to the
greater of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (ii) the prime rate. Under terms of the Credit
Agreement, borrowings under the term loan and the revolving loan facility will, at the Borrowers
option, initially bear interest at a rate based on either (a) LIBOR plus 2.25% or (b) the Alternate
Base Rate plus 1.25%. The applicable interest margins on both Alternate Base Rate loans and LIBOR
loans under the revolving loan facility may decrease under the terms of the Credit Agreement by up
to 0.50% as the Companys total leverage ratio decreases. There is no provision in the Credit
Agreement, other than an event of default, for these interest margins to increase. Each calendar
year the Company is required to repay 1% of the outstanding term loan balance, subject to
adjustment for prior period repayments, and excess cash flow as defined in the Credit Agreement.
Discretionary use of cash or cash flow by the Company is constrained by certain leverage and
interest coverage ratio tests required to be met under the terms of the Credit Agreement. These
ratios become more restrictive over each of the next successive quarters. If the financial
performance of the Company falls short of expectations, then the Company might be required to repay
additional debt beyond current planned repayments. At July 2, 2007 the Company is in compliance
with all provisions of the credit agreement including the leverage and interest coverage ratios.
At July 2, 2007 the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings was 7.51%.
At December 31, 2006 the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings was 8.51%.
This rate was higher at year end due to $95,000 of the borrowing being maintained under the
Alternate Base Rate prior to repayment and entering a hedge. Additionally, the rate for the second
fiscal quarter 2007 includes the benefit of the interest rate swap put in place on January 25,
2007. The Company capitalized $240 in interest expense in the second fiscal quarter to construction
in progress for assets that are being constructed for use. This capitalized interest will be
amortized over the useful life of the related asset once the asset is ready for its intended use.
The revolving loan facility contains a $10,000 letter of credit sub-facility. The Company may
borrow, repay, and reborrow under the revolving loan facility at any time. The New Financings are
rated BB by Standard and Poors and B1 by Moodys. The Company is required to pay an unused
commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the revolving facility. As of July 2,
2007, $300 of standby letters of credit were outstanding. Available borrowing capacity under the
revolving loan facility was $39,700 at July 2, 2007.
The Credit Agreement contains customary limitations, including limitations on the incurrence
of debt; limitations on liens; limitations on investments and acquisitions; limitations on
dividends, stock repurchases, stock redemptions and the redemption or prepayment of other debt;
limitations on mergers, consolidations or sales of assets; limitations on capital expenditures; and
limitations on transactions with affiliates. The Company is also subject to financial covenants,
including a maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. The term loan and
revolving loan facility are secured by substantially all of the Companys domestic assets and 65%
of the Companys foreign assets.
Effective January 25, 2007, the Company entered into a three-year pay-fixed, receive floating
(3-month LIBOR) amortizing interest rate swap arrangement with a notional amount of $70,000 at
inception. The swap applied a fixed interest rate against the first interest payments of the
portion of the $200,000 six-year term loan arrangement entered into to facilitate the acquisition
of PCG. The notional amount of the swap amortizes to zero over the term of the swap, consistent
with our planned debt pay down and the credit agreement requirement of maintaining interest rate
protection on at least 40% of term loan debt at any given point in time. At the time of the
inception of the swap, the balance of the term loan was $175,000. The notional value underlying
the hedge at July 25, 2007 declined to $58,000. Under the terms of the interest rate swap, the
Company pays a fixed rate of 5.209%. As of July 2, 2007, the corresponding LIBOR rate was 5.355%.
At swap inception, the Company formally designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge
pursuant to SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company
employed the dollar offset method by performing a shock test to assess effectiveness. At inception
of the interest rate swap, and at least quarterly thereafter, on a retrospective basis,
effectiveness testing of the hedge relationship and measurement to quantify ineffectiveness is
performed using the hypothetical derivative method. Quarterly prospective testing will determine
if the Company expects the hedging relationship to continue to be highly effective by comparing the
key terms of the hedged item, the hypothetical perfect swap, and the actual swap. Here, the
Company will evaluate if any changes have occurred with the terms of the hedged debt and confirm
that there are no changes in the hypothetical derivative. The swap was structured to meet critical
terms of the term loan debt. The swap is expected to remain highly effective for the life of the
hedge. The Company will also evaluate whether the risk of default by the counterparty to the swap
contract
has changed. Default risk has not changed during the period and exposure to credit risk is
considered low because the swap agreement has been entered into with a creditworthy institution.
To the extent the instruments are considered to be effective, changes in fair value are
recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). To the extent there is
any hedge ineffectiveness, changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion are
immediately recognized in earnings (interest expense). No ineffectiveness was recognized in the
current period. As of July 2, 2007, the fair value of the swap was recorded as an asset in other
accrued expenses of $50 and the effective offset is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive
income, net of tax, in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. The benefit to interest expense
for the quarter ending July 2, 2007 was $24.
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The components of interest expense were as follows:
Quarter Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Interest expense |
$ | (25 | ) | $ | (2,379 | ) | ||
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
(20 | ) | (989 | ) | ||||
Interest expense |
$ | (45 | ) | $ | (3,368 | ) | ||
Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Interest expense |
$ | (67 | ) | $ | (5,928 | ) | ||
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
(39 | ) | (2,538 | ) | ||||
Interest expense |
$ | (106 | ) | $ | (8,466 | ) | ||
(6) Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income generally include foreign currency
translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on effective cash flow hedges. The
computation of comprehensive income was as follows:
Quarter Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net income |
$ | 10,556 | $ | 6,184 | ||||
Other comprehensive income: |
||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |
| 199 | ||||||
Unrealized gain on effective cash flow hedges, net of tax |
| 237 | ||||||
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax |
| 436 | ||||||
Comprehensive income |
$ | 10,566 | $ | 6,620 | ||||
Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net income |
$ | 19,367 | $ | 14,649 | ||||
Other comprehensive income: |
||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |
| 365 | ||||||
Unrealized gain on effective cash flow hedges, net of tax |
| 29 | ||||||
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax |
| 394 | ||||||
Comprehensive income |
$ | 19,367 | $ | 15,043 | ||||
(7) Income Taxes
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
TaxesAn interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company recorded a
decrease in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $338 and an increase to retained
earnings of $338 representing the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle. No
change was recorded in the deferred income tax asset accounts. As of January 1, 2007, unrecognized
income tax benefits totaled approximately $373. Of that amount, approximately $373 (net of the
federal benefit on state income tax matters) carried in other long-term liabilities, net of current
portion, represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would, if recognized, reduce the
Companys effective income tax rate in any future periods.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal, state, local, and/or foreign
income tax, and in the normal course of business its income tax returns are subject to examination
by the relevant taxing authorities. The Company has been notified that the Florida Department of
Revenue intends to audit the Companys 2003 2005 income tax returns. The State of California
Franchise
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Tax Board has completed audits of the Companys income tax returns for the 2000 2001
years. As of July 2, 2007 and January 1, 2007, the 2002 2006 tax years remain subject to
examination in the U.S. federal tax, various state tax and foreign jurisdictions. The Company does
not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months.
Estimated interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits are included in
income tax expense and totaled $0 for the quarter ended July 2, 2007. Accrued interest and
penalties were $41 as of January 1, 2007 and July 2, 2007, which, net of the federal benefit, is
$27 as of January 1, 2007 and July 2, 2007.
(8) Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
During 2001, the Company was advised that it has been added as a defendant in a patent
infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona by Lemelson
Medical, Education and Research Foundation, Limited Partnership. The suit alleges that the Company
has infringed certain machine vision and other patents owned by the plaintiff and seeks
injunctive relief, unspecified damages for the alleged infringements and payment of the plaintiffs
attorneys fees. In March 2002, the lawsuit was stayed pending the outcome of Symbol Technologies,
et al. v. Lemelson in the U.S. District Court for the District Court of Nevada, in which a
declaratory relief suit filed by certain manufacturers challenged the validity, enforceability and
infringement of Lemelsons bar code and machine vision patents. As a result of the stay, we
have not filed an answer to the complaint nor has any discovery been conducted. In January 2004,
the Nevada court found the Lemelson patents, including those patents asserted by the Lemelson
Foundation against us in the Arizona case, to be invalid, not infringed and unenforceable. The
Lemelson Foundation has the right to appeal the Nevada courts judgment. Although the ultimate
outcome of this matter is not currently determinable, management believes the Company has
meritorious defenses to these allegations and, based in part on the licensing terms offered by the
Lemelson Partnership, does not expect this litigation to materially impact the Companys results of
operations, financial condition or liquidity. Accordingly, the Company has not established a
reserve. However, there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not
have a material adverse effect. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the Company will
prevail in any such litigation.
Prior to the Companys acquisition of PCG, PCG made legal commitments to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the State of Connecticut regarding settlement of
enforcement actions against the PCG operations in Connecticut. On August 17, 2004, PCG was
sentenced for Clean Water Act violations and was ordered to pay a $6,000 fine and an additional
$3,700 to fund environmental projects designed to improve the environment for Connecticut
residents. In September 2004, PCG agreed to a stipulated judgment with the Connecticut Attorney
Generals office and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under which PCG
paid a $2,000 civil penalty and agreed to implement capital improvements of $2,400 to reduce the
volume of rinse water discharged from its manufacturing facilities in Connecticut. The obligations
to the US EPA and Connecticut DEP include the fulfillment of a Compliance Management Plan until at
least July 2009 and installation of rinse water recycling systems at the Stafford, Connecticut,
facilities. As of July 2, 2007, approximately $800 remains to be expended in the form of capital
improvements to meet the rinse water recycling systems requirements. The Company has assumed these
legal commitments as part of its purchase of PCG. Failure to meet either commitment could result in
further costly enforcement actions, including exclusion from participation in federal contracts.
The Company is subject to various other legal matters, which it considers normal for its
business activities. While the Company currently believes that the amount of any ultimate potential
loss for known matters would not be material to the Companys financial condition, the outcome of
these actions is inherently difficult to predict. In the event of an adverse outcome, the ultimate
potential loss could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition or results
of operations in a particular period. The Company has accrued amounts for its loss contingencies
that are probable and estimable at December 31, 2006 and July 2, 2007.
Environmental Matters
The process to manufacture printed circuit boards requires adherence to city, county, state and
federal environmental regulations regarding the storage, use, handling and disposal of chemicals,
solid wastes and other hazardous materials as well as air quality
standards. Management believes that its facilities comply in all material respects with
environmental laws and regulations. The Company has in the past received certain notices of
violations and has been required to engage in certain minor corrective activities. There can be no
assurance that violations will not occur in the future.
The Company is involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to
environmental remediation matters at two Connecticut sites, and the ultimate cost of site cleanup
is difficult to predict given the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the
interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and alternative cleanup methods. The Company is
also obligated to investigate the third Connecticut site as a result of the PCG acquisition under
Connecticuts Land Transfer Act. The Company concluded that it was probable that it would incur
remedial costs of approximately $875 and $870 as of December 31, 2006 and July 2, 2007,
respectively, the liability for which is included in other long-term liabilities. This accrual was
discounted at 8% per annum based on the Companys best estimate of the liability, which the Company
estimated as ranging from $915 to $1,175 on an undiscounted basis. The liabilities recorded do not
take into account any claims for recoveries from insurance or third parties and none is estimated.
These costs are mostly comprised of estimated consulting costs to evaluate potential remediation
requirements,
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completion of the remediation, and monitoring of results achieved. As of July 2,
2007, the Company anticipates paying these costs ratably over the next 12 to 60 months, which
timeframes vary by site. Subject to the imprecision in estimating future environmental remediation
costs, the Company does not expect the outcome of the environmental remediation matters, either
individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its financial position,
results of operations, or cash flows.
(9) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share (Basic EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing
net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
earnings per common share (Diluted EPS) reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock
options or other common stock equivalents were exercised or converted into common stock.
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate Basic EPS
and Diluted EPS for the quarters and two quarters ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007:
Quarter Ended July 3, 2006 | Quarter Ended July 2, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | Shares | Per Share | Net Income | Shares | Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic EPS |
$ | 10,556 | 41,694 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 6,184 | 42,199 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of options |
818 | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted EPS |
$ | 10,556 | 42,512 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 6,184 | 42,496 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||
Two Quarters Ended July 3, 2006 | Two Quarters Ended July 2, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | Shares | Per Share | Net Income | Shares | Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic EPS |
$ | 19,367 | 41,566 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 14,649 | 42,174 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of options |
676 | 273 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted EPS |
$ | 19,367 | 42,242 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 14,649 | 42,447 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||||||||||
The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume exercise or conversion of securities that
would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per common share. Stock options and restricted stock
units to purchase 725 and 1,846 shares of common stock for the quarters ended July 3, 2006, and
July 2, 2007, respectively, were not considered in calculating Diluted EPS because the effect would
be anti-dilutive. Stock options and restricted stock units to purchase 1,106 and 2,189 shares of
common stock for the two quarters ended July 3, 2006, and July 2, 2007, respectively, were not
considered in calculating Diluted EPS because the effect would be anti-dilutive.
(10) Stock-Based Compensation
In June 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan (The Plan). The Plan
provides for the grant of Incentive Stock Options, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code (the
Code), and nonqualified stock options to our key employees, non-employee directors and
consultants. Awards under this Plan may constitute qualified performance-based compensation as
defined in Section 162(m) of the Code. Other types of awards such as restricted stock units and
stock appreciation rights are also permitted under the Plan. This plan allows for the issuance of
6,873 shares through the Plans expiration date of June 22, 2016. Prior to the adoption of the
Plan, the Company adopted the Amended and Restated Management Stock Option Plan
(the Prior Plan) in 2000. The Prior Plan provided for the grant of Incentive Stock
Options, as defined by the Code, and nonqualified stock options to our key employees, non-employee
directors and consultants. Awards under the Plan and the Prior Plan may constitute qualified
performance-based compensation as defined in Section 162(m) of the Code. Under both the Plan and
the Prior Plan, the exercise price is determined by the compensation committee of the Board of
Directors and, for options intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options, may not be less than the
fair market value as determined by the closing stock price at the date of the grant. Each option
and award shall vest and expire as determined by the compensation committee, generally four years
for employees and three or four years for non-employee directors. Options expire no later than ten
years from the grant date. All grants provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in
control, as defined in the Plan. Awards under the Prior Plan ceased as of June 22, 2006. For the
quarter ended July 2, 2007, of the 2,458 options outstanding, 428 options were issued under the
Plan and 2,030 options were issued under the Prior Plan. Additionally, 487 restricted stock units
were issued under the Plan and were outstanding as of July 2, 2007. These restricted stock units
will vest over three years for employees and one year for non-employee directors. The restricted
stock units do not have voting rights.
Upon the exercise of outstanding stock options or vesting of restricted stock units, the
Companys practice is to issue new registered shares that are reserved for issuance under the Plan
and Prior Plan.
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Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the financial statements in the quarters and
two quarters ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007 was classified as follows:
Quarter Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold |
$ | 103 | $ | 255 | ||||
Selling and marketing |
29 | 48 | ||||||
General and administrative |
202 | 581 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense recognized |
334 | 884 | ||||||
Income tax benefit recognized |
(22 | ) | (258 | ) | ||||
Total stock-based compensation expense after income taxes |
$ | 312 | $ | 626 | ||||
Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold |
$ | 193 | $ | 443 | ||||
Selling and marketing |
49 | 98 | ||||||
General and administrative |
347 | 1,004 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense recognized |
589 | 1,545 | ||||||
Income tax benefit recognized |
(30 | ) | (414 | ) | ||||
Total stock-based compensation expense after income taxes |
$ | 559 | $ | 1,131 | ||||
There were no grants of stock option awards during the quarter ended July 2, 2007. As of July
2, 2007, $4,323 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.
Restricted stock unit activity under the Plan for the quarter ended July 2, 2007 was as
follows:
Weighted- | ||||||||
Shares | Average Grant | |||||||
(in thousands) | Date Fair Value | |||||||
Nonvested at December 31, 2006 |
| $ | | |||||
Granted |
499 | 10.70 | ||||||
Vested |
| | ||||||
Forfeited |
(12 | ) | 10.58 | |||||
Nonvested at July 2, 2007 |
487 | $ | 10.71 | |||||
We estimate the value of share-based restricted stock unit awards on the date of grant
using the closing share price. As of July 2, 2007, $4,104 of total unrecognized compensation cost
related to restricted stock units is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of
1.3 years.
(11) Customer Concentration
The Companys customers include both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronic
manufacturing services companies (EMS companies). The Companys OEM customers often direct a
significant portion of their purchases through EMS companies.
For
the second fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2007, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of
net sales. For the second fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2006, two customers accounted for
approximately 26% and 13% of net sales. Sales to our ten largest customers were 60% and 43% of net
sales in the fiscal quarters ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007, respectively. The loss of one or
more major customers or a decline in sales to the Companys major customers would have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
(12) Concentration of Credit Risk
In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to its customers, which are
concentrated in the networking/communications and aerospace/defense end markets and some of which
are located outside the United States. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers
and does not require collateral. The Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect
outstanding trade receivables when collection becomes doubtful. Provisions are made based upon a
specific review of significant outstanding invoices, historical collection experience and current
economic trends.
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For the purposes of evaluating collection risk, the Company considers the credit risk profile
of the entity from which the receivable is due. As of December 31, 2006 and July 2, 2007, five
customers in the aggregate accounted for 33% and 32%, respectively, of total accounts receivable at
each period end. If one or more of the Companys significant customers were to become insolvent or
were otherwise unable to pay for the manufacturing services provided, it could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
(13) Segment Information
The operating segments reported below are our segments for which separate financial
information is available and upon which operating results are evaluated by the chief operating
decision maker on a timely basis to assess performance and to allocate resources. Effective
October 27, 2006, with the purchase of PCG (see Note 2), the Company has two reportable segments:
PCB Manufacturing and Commercial Assembly. Prior to October 27, 2006, the Company operated in one
operating segment. These reportable segments are each managed separately as they distribute and
manufacture distinct products with different production processes. Each reportable segment
operates predominately in the same industry with production facilities that produce similar
customized products for its customers and use similar means of product distribution. PCB
Manufacturing fabricates printed circuit boards, and Commercial Assembly is a contract
manufacturing business that specializes in assembling backplanes and subsystem assemblies.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating segment income, which is
operating income before amortization of intangibles. Interest expense and interest income are not
presented by segment since they are not included in the measure of segment profitability reviewed
by the chief operating decision maker. All intercompany transactions, primarily sales of PCBs from
the PCB Manufacturing segment to the Commercial Assembly segment, have been eliminated.
Reportable segment assets exclude short-term investments, which are managed centrally.
Quarter Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net Sales: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 76,683 | $ | 138,651 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 32,164 | ||||||
Total Sales |
76,683 | 170,815 | ||||||
Inter-segment sales |
| (8,799 | ) | |||||
Total Net Sales |
$ | 76,683 | $ | 162,016 | ||||
Operating Segment Income: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 15,880 | $ | 12,047 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 2,086 | ||||||
Total operating segment income |
15,880 | 14,133 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
(329 | ) | (1,074 | ) | ||||
Total operating income |
15,551 | 13,059 | ||||||
Total other income (expense) |
1,073 | (3,132 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
$ | 16,624 | $ | 9,927 | ||||
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Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net Sales: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 149,371 | $ | 290,802 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 65,821 | ||||||
Total Sales |
149,371 | 356,623 | ||||||
Inter-segment sales |
| (17,710 | ) | |||||
Total Net Sales |
$ | 149,371 | $ | 338,913 | ||||
Operating Segment Income: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 29,170 | $ | 28,444 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 4,538 | ||||||
Total operating segment income |
29,170 | 32,982 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
(659 | ) | (2,129 | ) | ||||
Total operating income |
28,511 | 30,853 | ||||||
Total other income (expense) |
1,989 | (7,471 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
$ | 30,500 | $ | 23,382 | ||||
December 31, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Segment Assets: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 497,206 | $ | 478,160 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
65,496 | 22,447 | ||||||
Unallocated corporate assets |
10,996 | | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 573,698 | $ | 500,607 | ||||
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read
in conjunction with our consolidated condensed financial statements and the related notes and the
other financial information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion and
analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual
results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a
result of specified factors, including those set forth in Item 1A Risk Factors of Part II below
and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in our annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We are a one-stop provider of time-critical and technologically complex printed circuit boards
(PCBs) and backplane assemblies, which serve as the foundation of sophisticated electronic
products. We serve high-end commercial and aerospace/defense marketsincluding the
networking/communications infrastructure, high-end computing, industrial/medical, and
aerospace/defense marketswhich are characterized by high levels of complexity and moderate
production volumes. Our customers include original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, electronic
manufacturing services, or EMS providers and aerospace/defense companies. Our time-to-market and
high technology focused manufacturing services enable our customers to reduce the time required to
develop new products and bring them to market.
On October 27, 2006, we completed the acquisition of PCG from Tyco International Ltd. The
total purchase price of this acquisition was $226.8 million, excluding acquisition costs. This
acquisition enhanced our business in the following ways:
| positioned us as the largest PCB fabricator in North America as well as the largest PCB fabricator in the aerospace/defense end market; | ||
| expanded and diversified our customer base; | ||
| added complementary commercial PCB fabrication facilities to our historic three commercial PCB manufacturing sites; | ||
| added global backplane and sub-system assembly capability; | ||
| entered the backplane assembly market in China with a facility in Shanghai; and | ||
| expanded engineering and materials expertise. |
We measure customers as those companies that have placed at least two orders in the preceding
12-month period. As of July 2, 2007, we had approximately 910 customers, compared to approximately
585 as of July 3, 2006. Sales to our 10 largest customers accounted for 43% of our net sales in the
second fiscal quarter 2007, down from 60% of our net sales in the second fiscal quarter 2006. We
sell to OEMs both directly and indirectly through EMS companies. Sales attributable to our five
largest OEM customers accounted for approximately 48% and 23% of our net sales in the second fiscal
quarter 2006 and 2007, respectively.
The following table shows the percentage of our net sales attributable to each of the
principal end markets we served for the periods indicated.
Second Fiscal Quarter | Two Fiscal Quarters | |||||||||||||||
End Markets (1) | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||||||||
Networking/Communications |
42 | % | 42 | % | 42 | % | 43 | % | ||||||||
Computing/Storage Peripherals |
35 | 15 | 33 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Medical/Industrial/Instrumental/Other |
12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | ||||||||||||
Aerospace/Defense |
11 | 30 | 12 | 28 | ||||||||||||
Total |
100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||
(1) | Sales to EMS companies are classified by the end markets of their OEM customers. |
For PCBs we measure the time sensitivity of our products by tracking the quick-turn percentage
of our work. We define quick-turn orders as those with delivery times of 10 days or less, which
typically captures research and development, prototype, and new product introduction work, in
addition to unexpected short-term demand among our customers. Generally, we quote prices after we
receive the design specifications and the time and volume requirements from our customers. Our
quick-turn services command a premium price as compared to standard lead time products. Quick-turn
orders decreased from approximately 20% of net PCB sales in the second quarter 2006 to 17% of net
PCB sales in the second quarter 2007, due to the inclusion of the PCG operations, which focus
primarily on standard lead-time services. We also deliver a large percentage of compressed
lead-time work with lead times of 11 to 20
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days. We receive a premium price for this work as well. Purchase orders may be cancelled prior
to shipment. We charge customers a fee, based on percentage completed, if an order is cancelled
once it has entered production.
We recognize revenues when persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, the sales terms
are fixed and determinable, title and risk of loss have transferred, and collectibility is
reasonably assuredgenerally when products are shipped to the customer. Net sales consist of gross
sales less an allowance for returns, which typically has been less than 2% of gross sales. We
provide our customers a limited right of return for defective printed circuit boards. We accrue an
estimated amount for sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on our historical
results. To the extent actual returns vary from our historical experience, revisions to these
allowances may be required.
Cost of goods sold consists of materials, labor, outside services, and overhead expenses
incurred in the manufacture and testing of our products as well as stock-based compensation
expense. Many factors affect our gross margin, including capacity utilization, product mix,
production volume, and yield. We do not participate in any significant long-term contracts with
suppliers, and we believe there are a number of potential suppliers for the raw materials we use.
We expect our cost of goods sold to continue to fluctuate as a percentage of net sales.
Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and commissions paid to our
internal sales force and commissions paid to independent sales representatives, salaries paid to
our sales support staff, stock-based compensation expense as well as costs associated with
marketing materials and trade shows. We generally pay higher commissions to our independent sales
representatives for quick-turn work, which generally has a higher gross profit component than
standard lead-time work. We expect our selling and marketing expenses to continue to fluctuate as a
percentage of net sales.
General and administrative costs primarily include the salaries for executive, finance,
accounting, information technology, facilities and human resources personnel, as well as insurance
expenses, expenses for accounting and legal assistance, incentive compensation expense, stock-based
compensation expense, and bad debt expense. We expect these expenses to continue to fluctuate as a
percentage of net sales as we add personnel and incur additional costs related to the growth of our
business and the requirements of operating as a public company.
Amortization of intangibles consists of intangible assets, which we recorded as a result of
the Power Circuits acquisition in July 1999 as well as the PCG acquisition in October 2006.
Our interest expense relates to our senior secured credit facility and our other long-term
obligations as well as the amortization of debt issuance costs of the loan origination fees and
related legal and administrative expenses. Interest and other income consist primarily of interest
received on our cash and short-term investment balances.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of
these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience, the use
of independent valuation firms and licensed environmental professionals, and on various other
assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form
the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not
readily apparent from other sources. Senior management has discussed the development, selection,
and disclosure of these estimates with the audit committee of our board of directors. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Accounting policies for which significant judgments and estimates are made to include asset
valuation related to bad debts and inventory obsolescence; sales returns and allowances; impairment
of long-lived assets, including goodwill and intangible assets; establishing the fair value of
derivative financial instruments; realizability of deferred tax assets; establishing the fair value
of individual assets acquired and individual liabilities assumed when we acquire other businesses;
determining stock-based compensation expense, self-insured medical reserves, asset retirement
obligations, and environmental liabilities. A detailed description of these estimates and our
policies to account for them is included in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in
the Companys most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We provide customary credit terms to our customers and generally do not require collateral. We
perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our customers and maintain an
allowance for doubtful accounts based upon historical collections experience and expected
collectibility of accounts. Our actual bad debts may differ from our estimates.
In assessing the realization of inventories, we are required to make judgments as to future
demand requirements and compare these with current and committed inventory levels. Provision is
made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable value. Our
inventory requirements may change based on our projected customer demand, changes due to market
conditions, technological and product life cycle changes, longer or shorter than expected usage
periods, and other factors that could affect the valuation of our inventories. We maintain certain
finished goods inventories near certain key customer locations in accordance with agreements.
Although this inventory is typically supported by valid purchase orders, should these customers
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ultimately not purchase these inventories, our results of operations and financial condition
would be adversely affected.
We derive revenues primarily from the sale of printed circuit boards and backplane assemblies
using customer-supplied engineering and design plans and recognize revenues when persuasive
evidence of a sales arrangement exists, the sales terms are fixed and determinable, title and risk
of loss have transferred, and collectibility is reasonably assuredgenerally when products are
shipped to the customer. We provide our customers a limited right of return for defective printed
circuit boards and backplane assemblies. We accrue an estimated amount for sales returns and
allowances at the time of sale based on historical information. To the extent actual experience
varies from our historical experience, revisions to these allowances may be required.
We have significant long-lived tangible and intangible assets consisting of property, plant
and equipment; goodwill; and definite-lived intangibles. We review these assets for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may
not be recoverable. In addition, we perform an impairment test related to goodwill at least
annually. Our goodwill and intangibles are largely attributable to our acquisitions of other
businesses. During the fourth fiscal quarter 2006, we performed an impairment assessment of our
goodwill, which required the use of a fair-value based analysis, and determined that no impairment
existed. At July 2, 2007, we determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances that
indicated that the carrying amount of long-lived tangible assets and definite-lived intangible
assets may not be recoverable. We use an estimate of the future undiscounted net cash flows in
measuring whether our long-lived tangible assets and definite-lived intangible assets are
recoverable. If forecasts and assumptions used to support the realizability of our long-lived
assets change in the future, significant impairment charges could result that would adversely
affect our results of operations and financial condition.
The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments and hedging activities in accordance
with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133),
as amended by SFAS No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activities, an Amendment of FAS 133 and SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for
trading or speculative purposes and current derivative financial instruments are limited to a
single interest rate swap agreement. On October 27, 2006, the Company entered into a Credit
Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides for a $200.0 million senior secured term loan, which
bears interest at a floating rate. The variable rate debt exposes the Company to variability in
interest payments due to changes in interest rates. The Company is required by the Credit
Agreement to provide either a fixed interest rate or interest rate protection on at least 40% of
its total outstanding term loan debt, for a period of three years. To satisfy this requirement the
Company has entered into a fixed interest rate swap agreement to manage fluctuations in cash flows
resulting from changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt. The Companys interest rate
swap agreement effectively converts approximately 40% or more of our variable rate term debt to
fixed rate debt, mitigating our exposure to increases in interest rates. At July 2, 2007, all of
the total debt outstanding consisted of variable rate debt, excluding the effect of our interest
rate swap. Including the effect of our interest rate swaps, total fixed rate debt comprised
approximately 53% of our total debt portfolio as of July 2, 2007.
When the derivative contract was executed, the Company designated the derivative
instrument as a hedge of the variability of cash flows to be paid (cash flow hedge) on the
first interest payments of the debt. For its hedging relationship, the Company formally
documented the hedging relationship and its risk-management objective and strategy for
undertaking the hedge, the hedging instrument, the item, the nature of the risk being
hedged, how the hedging instruments effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk will be
assessed, and a description of the method of measuring ineffectiveness. The Company also
formally assesses, both at the hedges inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the
derivative that is used in hedging transactions is highly effective in offsetting changes
in cash flows of hedged items.
Derivative financial instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the
consolidated balance sheets with measurement at fair value. On a quarterly basis, the fair
value of our interest rate swap is determined based on current market quotes for the
underlying LIBOR interest rate. These values represent the estimated amount the Company
would receive or pay to terminate the agreement taking into consideration the difference
between the contract rate of interest and rates currently quoted for agreements of similar
terms and maturities. The value of the actual difference between the market rate and the
hedged rate applied to the notional value of the hedge is recorded to interest expense each
period. To the extent the swap provides an effective hedge, the differences between the
fair value and the book value of the swap is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive
income, net of tax, as a component of shareholders equity.
Deferred income tax assets are reviewed for recoverability, and valuation allowances are
provided, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. At
July 2, 2007, we have net deferred income tax assets of $5.7 million, which is net of a valuation
allowance of approximately $2.4 million. Should our expectations of taxable income change in future
periods, it may be necessary to adjust our valuation allowance, which could affect our results of
operations in the period such a determination is made. In addition, we record income tax provision
or benefit during interim periods at a rate that is based on expected results for the full year.
If we determine in the future that it is more likely than not that some or all of our deferred
income tax assets would be realizable in an amount greater than what already is recorded, we would
reverse all or a portion of valuation allowance in the period the determination is made. If future
changes in market conditions cause actual results for the year to be more or less favorable than
those expected, adjustments to the effective income tax rate could be required.
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We apply the provisions of purchase accounting when recording our acquisitions. Application
of purchase accounting requires that we estimate the fair value of the individual assets acquired
and liabilities assumed of a business. Determination of the fair value of the assets involves a
number of judgments and estimates. In our acquisitions to date, we have engaged an outside
valuation firm to provide us with an appraisal report, which we utilized in determining the
purchase price allocation. The allocation of the purchase price to different asset classes impacts
the depreciation and amortization expense we subsequently record. The principal assets we have
acquired to date are receivables, inventory, real estate, property and equipment, as well as
intangible assets such as customer relationships. The principal liabilities we have assumed to
date are payables, asset retirement obligations and future environmental remediation obligations.
The fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in our 2006 acquisition of
PCG have not been finalized and are subject to change pending the receipt of additional information
necessary to finalize the fair values of accounts receivable,
property, plant and equipment and certain other accrued expenses.
The additional information includes adequate support for certain credits in accounts receivable
and information to finalize certain other accrued expenses. During the second quarter ended July
2, 2007, the Company continued to evaluate the fair market value of assets acquired and liabilities
assumed including certain other accrued expenses. During the second quarter ended July 2, 2007,
changes to the preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration were made to increase the fair
value of accounts receivable, net, by $356 as a result of additional information received regarding
fair value of certain receivables; decrease property, plant and equipment by $812 due to completion
of the compilation and appraisal of property and equipment acquired at all but one of the plants;
and reduce certain liabilities assumed in the amount of $254. As a result of these changes in
preliminary purchase price allocations, the Company recorded a net increase to goodwill of $202. The
Company will continue to obtain the necessary information to finalize the fair values of these
items during 2007 and may make further purchase accounting adjustments, if appropriate, which would
primarily affect the amount of goodwill that we recorded.
We establish liabilities for the costs of asset retirement obligations when a legal or
contractual obligation exists to dispose of or restore an asset upon its retirement and the timing
and cost of such work is reasonably estimable. We record such liabilities only when such timing and
costs are reasonably determinable. In addition, we accrue an estimate of the costs of
environmental remediation for work at identified sites where an assessment has indicated it is
probable that cleanup costs are or will be required and may be reasonably estimated. In making
these estimates, we consider information that is currently available, existing technology, enacted
laws and regulations, and our estimates of the timing of the required remedial actions, and we
discount these estimates at 8%. We may use outside environmental consultants to assist us in making
these estimates. We also are required to estimate the amount of any probable recoveries, including
insurance recoveries.
The Company accounts for share-based payment awards using the fair value recognition
provisions of SFAS No. 123R Share-Based Payments (SFAS 123R). Under the guidance of SFAS 123R,
we recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments granted on and after January 1,
2006, and prior to but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, which was the date of adoption. Under
the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R, we recognize stock-based compensation net
of an estimated forfeiture rate and only recognize compensation cost for those shares expected to
vest over the requisite service period of the award using a straight-line method.
We estimate the value of share-based restricted stock unit awards on the date of grant using
the closing share price. We estimate the value of share-based option awards on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Calculating the fair value of share-based option
payment awards requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected term of
the share-based payment awards and expected stock price volatility. The expected term represents
the average time that options that vest are expected to be outstanding. The expected volatility
rates are estimated based on a weighted average of the historical volatilities of our common stock.
The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent
managements best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application
of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our
stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, we are
required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares
expected to vest. We have currently estimated our forfeiture rate to be 7 percent. If our actual
forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate, the stock-based compensation expense
could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period. For the year
ended December 31, 2006, share-based compensation expense was $1.6 million. At July 2, 2007, total
unrecognized estimated compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was $4.3 million,
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years. As of July 2,
2007, $4.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units is
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.
We are self-insured for group health insurance benefits provided to our employees, and we
purchase insurance to protect against claims at the individual and aggregate level. The insurance
carrier adjudicates and processes employee claims and is paid a fee for these services. We
reimburse our insurance carrier for paid claims subject to variable monthly limitations. We
estimate our exposure for claims incurred but not paid at the end of each reporting period and use
historical information supplied by our insurance carrier and broker to estimate our liability for
these claims. This liability is subject to an aggregate stop-loss that varies based on employee
enrollment and factors that are established at each annual contract renewal. Our actual claims
experience may differ from our estimates.
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Results of Operations
Second Fiscal Quarter 2007 Compared to the Second Fiscal Quarter 2006
There were 91 days in both the second fiscal quarters 2006 and 2007.
The following table sets forth statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of net
sales for the periods indicated:
Quarter Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net sales |
100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||
Cost of goods sold |
70.0 | 81.8 | ||||||
Gross profit |
30.0 | 18.2 | ||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||
Selling and marketing |
4.5 | 4.6 | ||||||
General and administrative |
4.8 | 4.9 | ||||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
0.4 | 0.6 | ||||||
Total operating expenses |
9.7 | 10.1 | ||||||
Operating income |
20.3 | 8.1 | ||||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||||
Interest expense |
(0.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | ||||
Interest income and other, net |
1.5 | 0.1 | ||||||
Total other income (expense), net |
1.4 | (2.0 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
21.7 | 6.1 | ||||||
Income tax provision |
(7.9 | ) | (2.3 | ) | ||||
Net income |
13.8 | % | 3.8 | % | ||||
Business Segments
The Company has two reportable segments: PCB Manufacturing and Commercial Assembly. Prior to
our acquisition of PCG we had one reportable segment. These reportable segments are managed
separately because they distribute and manufacture distinct products with different production
processes. PCB Manufacturing fabricates printed circuit boards. Commercial Assembly is a contract
manufacturing business that specializes in assembling backplanes into subassemblies and subsystem
assemblies. Our Commercial Assembly segment includes our Hayward, California and Shanghai, China
plants and our Ireland sales and distribution infrastructure. Our PCB manufacturing segment is
comprised of eight domestic PCB fabrication plants and an assembly operation that is closely
affiliated with one of the PCB manufacturing plants and primarily serves aerospace/defense
customers.
We evaluate each segment on the basis of segment operating income, which excludes profit on
inter-segment sales, amortization of intangible assets, certain interest income and expense, and
income tax expense. Corporate expenses and certain centrally managed expenses are allocated to the
PCB Manufacturing segment. The following table presents sales and operating income for our
reportable segments. For further information regarding our reportable segments, refer to Note 13
to our consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Quarter Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net sales: |
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PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 76,683 | $ | 138,651 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 32,164 | ||||||
Total Sales |
76,683 | 170,815 | ||||||
Inter-segment sales |
| (8,799 | ) | |||||
Total Net Sales |
$ | 76,683 | $ | 162,016 | ||||
Operating income: |
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PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 15,880 | $ | 12,047 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 2,086 | ||||||
Total operating segment income |
15,880 | 14,133 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
(329 | ) | (1,074 | ) | ||||
Total operating income |
15,551 | 13,059 | ||||||
Total other income (expense) |
1,073 | (3,132 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
$ | 16,624 | $ | 9,927 | ||||
The second fiscal quarter 2006 does not include the results of operations from our PCG
acquisition, which occurred on October 27, 2006. The acquisition has had and will continue to have
a significant effect on our operations as discussed in the various comparisons noted below.
Net Sales
Net sales increased $85.3 million, or 111.2%, from $76.7 million in the second fiscal quarter
2006 to $162.0 million in the second fiscal quarter 2007 mainly due to the addition of the PCG
operations. The increase in sales represented $97.7 million in sales from our PCG acquisition
offset by a $12.4 million reduction in sales from our historic operations. The commercial assembly
segment accounted for $30.0 million of this net sales increase
and the PCG printed circuit board operations accounted for the
remaining $67.7 million. Printed circuit board volume
increased approximately 44% due to the inclusion of the PCG operations. Prices rose approximately
9% due to increased demand for PCBs as well as a shift in production mix toward more high
technology production. Our quick-turn production, which generally is characterized by higher
prices, decreased from 20% of PCB revenue in the second fiscal quarter 2006 to 17% of PCB revenue
in the second fiscal quarter 2007 due to the inclusion of the PCG operations, which focus primarily
on standard lead-time services.
Gross Profit
Cost of goods sold increased $78.8 million, or 146.7%, from $53.7 million for the second
fiscal quarter 2006 to $132.5 million for the second fiscal quarter 2007. Cost of goods sold rose
mainly due to the addition of the PCG operations and increased material costs. As a percentage of
net sales, cost of goods sold increased from 70.0% for the second fiscal quarter 2006 to 81.8% for
the second fiscal quarter 2007 primarily due to increased cost content in the newly acquired
commercial assembly operations. In addition, higher wage rates, greater headcount, increased
incentive compensation, and the inclusion of restricted stock expense led to increased labor costs.
As a result of the foregoing, gross profit increased $6.5 million, or 28.3%, from $23.0
million for the second fiscal quarter 2006 to $29.5 million for the second fiscal quarter 2007.
Our gross margin decreased from 30.0% in the second fiscal quarter 2006 to 18.2% in the second
fiscal quarter 2007. The decrease in our gross margin was due to higher cost of goods sold as a
percent of sales, which increased due to the factors discussed above and the inclusion of the
commercial assembly operations, which have inherently lower gross margins.
Printed circuit board manufacturing is a multi-step process that requires a certain level of
equipment and staffing for even minimal production volumes. As production increases, our employees
are able to work more efficiently and produce more printed circuit boards without incurring
significant additional costs. However, at higher capacity utilization rates, additional employees
and capital may be required.
Operating Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses increased $4.1 million, or 117.1%, from $3.5 million for the
second fiscal quarter 2006 to $7.6 million for the second fiscal quarter 2007, primarily due to the
inclusion of the PCG operations in our results for 2007. As a percentage of net sales, selling and
marketing expenses increased from 4.5% in the second fiscal quarter 2006 to 4.6% in the second
fiscal quarter 2007 due to higher labor costs.
General and administrative expenses and amortization of definite-lived intangibles increased
$4.9 million from $4.0 million, or 5.2% of net sales, for the second fiscal quarter 2006 to $8.9
million, or 5.5% of net sales, for the second fiscal quarter 2007. The increase in expenses
resulted primarily from the inclusion of the PCG operations in our results for the second fiscal
quarter 2007.
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Other factors that increased general and administrative expense were higher
amortization of intangibles related to the acquisition of the PCG business and higher stock-based
compensation expense as well as increased accounting, legal fees, and consulting expenses related
to integration of the acquisition.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) declined $4.2 million from income of $1.1 million in the second fiscal
quarter 2006 to an expense of $3.1 million in the second fiscal quarter 2007. This net decrease
resulted from an increase of $3.3 million in interest expense and amortization of debt issuance
costs related to our new $200 million senior secured term loan used to fund the acquisition of PCG
and a decrease of $0.9 million from interest earned on lower balances in cash and cash equivalents
and short-term investments. The Company capitalized $0.2 million in interest expense in the second
fiscal quarter for assets that are being constructed.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes decreased from a $6.1 million provision for second fiscal
quarter 2006 to a $3.7 million provision for the second fiscal quarter 2007. Our effective tax rate
was 36.5% in second fiscal quarter 2006, and 37.7% in second fiscal quarter 2007. Our effective
tax rate is primarily impacted by the federal income tax rate, apportioned state income tax rates,
utilization of other credits and deductions available to us, and certain non-deductible items. The
increase from this rate to the second fiscal quarter 2007 effective tax rate of 37.7% is due
primarily to the acquisition of the PCG operations, which are generally in states with higher tax
rates, most notably California.
First Two Fiscal Quarters 2007 Compared to the First Two Fiscal Quarters 2006
There were 184 and 183 days in the first two fiscal quarters 2006 and 2007, respectively.
The following table sets forth statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of net
sales for the periods indicated:
Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net sales |
100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||
Cost of goods sold |
71.1 | 81.0 | ||||||
Gross profit |
28.9 | 19.0 | ||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||
Selling and marketing |
4.6 | 4.5 | ||||||
General and administrative |
4.8 | 4.8 | ||||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
0.4 | 0.6 | ||||||
Total operating expenses |
9.8 | 9.9 | ||||||
Operating income |
19.1 | 9.1 | ||||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||||
Interest expense |
(0.1 | ) | (2.5 | ) | ||||
Interest income and other, net |
1.4 | 0.3 | ||||||
Total other income (expense), net |
1.3 | (2.2 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
20.4 | 6.9 | ||||||
Income tax provision |
(7.4 | ) | (2.6 | ) | ||||
Net income |
13.0 | % | 4.3 | % | ||||
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Business Segments
The Company has two reportable segments: PCB Manufacturing and Commercial Assembly. Prior to
our acquisition of PCG we had one reportable segment. These reportable segments are managed
separately because they distribute and manufacture distinct products with different production
processes. PCB Manufacturing fabricates printed circuit boards. Commercial Assembly is a contract
manufacturing business that specializes in assembling backplanes into subassemblies and subsystem
assemblies. Our Commercial Assembly segment includes our Hayward, California and Shanghai, China
plants and our Ireland sales and distribution infrastructure. Our PCB manufacturing segment is
comprised of eight domestic PCB fabrication plants and an assembly operation that is closely
affiliated with one of the PCB manufacturing plants and primarily serves aerospace/defense
customers.
We evaluate each segment on the basis of segment operating income, which excludes profit on
inter-segment sales, amortization of intangible assets, certain interest income and expense, and
income tax expense. Corporate expenses and certain centrally managed expenses are allocated to the
PCB Manufacturing segment. The following table presents sales and operating income for our
reportable segments. For further information regarding our reportable segments, refer to Note 13
to our consolidated condensed financial statements.
Two Quarters Ended | ||||||||
July 3, 2006 | July 2, 2007 | |||||||
Net sales: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 149,371 | $ | 290,802 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 65,821 | ||||||
Total Sales |
149,371 | 356,623 | ||||||
Inter-segment sales |
| (17,710 | ) | |||||
Total Net Sales |
$ | 149,371 | $ | 338,913 | ||||
Operating income: |
||||||||
PCB Manufacturing |
$ | 29,170 | $ | 28,444 | ||||
Commercial Assembly |
| 4,538 | ||||||
Total operating segment income |
29,170 | 32,982 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
(659 | ) | (2,129 | ) | ||||
Total operating income |
28,511 | 30,853 | ||||||
Total other income (expense) |
1,989 | (7,471 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
$ | 30,500 | $ | 23,382 | ||||
The first two fiscal quarters 2006 does not include the results of operations from our PCG
acquisition, which occurred on October 27, 2006. The acquisition has had and will continue to have
a significant effect on our operations as discussed in the various comparisons noted below.
Net Sales
Net sales increased $189.5 million, or 126.8%, from $149.4 million in the first two fiscal
quarters 2006 to $338.9 million in the first two fiscal quarters 2007 mainly due to the addition of
the PCG operations. The increase in sales represented $206.4 million in sales from our PCG
acquisition offset by a $16.9 million reduction in sales from our historic operations. The
commercial assembly segment accounted for $61.1 million of this
net sales increase and the PCG printed circuit board operations
accounted for the remaining $145.3 million. Printed circuit
board volume increased approximately 63% due to the inclusion of the PCG operations. Prices rose
approximately 5% due to increased demand for PCBs as well as a shift in production mix toward more
high technology production. Our quick-turn production, which generally is characterized by higher
prices, decreased from 20% of PCB revenue in the first two fiscal quarters 2006 to 16% of PCB
revenue in the first two fiscal quarters 2007 due to the inclusion of the PCG operations, which
focus primarily on standard lead-time services.
Gross Profit
Cost of goods sold increased $168.4 million, or 158.6%, from $106.2 million for the first two
fiscal quarters 2006 to $274.6 million for the first two fiscal quarters 2007. Cost of goods sold
rose mainly due to the addition of the PCG operations and increased material costs. As a
percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold increased from 71.1% for the first two fiscal quarters
2006 to 81.0% for the first two fiscal quarters 2007 primarily due to increased cost content in the
newly acquired commercial assembly operations. In addition, higher wage rates, greater headcount,
increased incentive compensation, and the inclusion of restricted stock expense led to increased
labor costs.
As a result of the foregoing, gross profit increased $21.1 million, or 48.8%, from $43.2
million for the first two fiscal quarters 2006 to $64.3 million for the first two fiscal quarters
2007. Our gross margin decreased from 28.9% in the first fiscal quarter 2006 to 19.0% in the first
two fiscal quarters 2007. The decrease in our gross margin was due to higher cost of goods sold as
a percent of sales, which increased due to the factors discussed above and the inclusion of the
commercial assembly operations, which have inherently lower gross margins.
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Printed circuit board manufacturing is a multi-step process that requires a certain level of
equipment and staffing for even minimal production volumes. As production increases, our employees
are able to work more efficiently and produce more printed circuit boards without incurring
significant additional costs. However, at higher capacity utilization rates, additional employees
and capital may be required.
Operating Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses increased $8.3 million, or 122.1%, from $6.8 million for the
first two fiscal quarters 2006 to $15.1 million for the first two fiscal quarters 2007, primarily
due to the inclusion of the PCG operations in our results for 2007. As a percentage of net sales,
selling and marketing expenses decreased from 4.6% in the first two fiscal quarters 2006 to 4.5% in
the first two fiscal quarters 2007 due to greater absorption of fixed costs.
General and administrative expenses and amortization of definite-lived intangibles increased
$10.5 million from $7.8 million, or 5.2% of net sales, for the first two fiscal quarters 2006 to
$18.3 million, or 5.4% of net sales, for the first two fiscal quarters 2007. The increase in
expenses resulted primarily from the inclusion of the PCG operations in our results for the first
two fiscal quarters 2007. Other factors that increased general and administrative expense were
higher amortization of intangibles related to the acquisition of the PCG business and higher
stock-based compensation expense as well as increased accounting, legal fees, and consulting
expenses related to completion and integration of the acquisition.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) declined $9.5 million from income of $2.0 million in the first two
fiscal quarters 2006 to expense of $7.5 million in the first two fiscal quarters 2007. This net
decrease resulted from an increase of $8.4 million in interest expense and amortization of debt
issuance costs related to our new $200 million senior secured term loan used to fund the
acquisition of PCG and a decrease of $1.1 million from interest earned on lower balances in cash
and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company capitalized $0.2 million in interest
expense in the second fiscal quarter for assets that are being constructed.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes decreased from an $11.1 million provision for first two fiscal
quarters 2006 to an $8.7 million provision for the first two fiscal quarters 2007. Our effective
tax rate was 36.5% in first two fiscal quarters 2006, and 37.3% in first two fiscal quarters 2007.
Our effective tax rate is primarily impacted by the federal income tax rate; apportioned state
income tax rates; utilization of other credits and deductions available to us; and certain
non-deductible items. During our first two fiscal quarters 2007, we revalued our state deferred
income tax assets and liabilities to reflect the rates which are expected to apply to taxable
income in the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The net impact of
this revaluation was insignificant on the first two fiscal quarters provision for income tax. The
increase from this rate to the first two fiscal quarters 2007 effective tax rate of 37.3% is due
primarily to the acquisition of the PCG operations, which are generally in states with higher tax
rates, most notably California.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operations, borrowings under our
senior secured credit facility, and proceeds from employee exercises of stock options. Our
principal uses of cash have been to finance acquisitions, meet debt service requirements, finance
capital expenditures and fund working capital requirements. We anticipate that servicing debt,
funding working capital requirements and financing capital expenditures will continue to be the
principal demands on our cash in the future. On October 27, 2006, we completed the PCG acquisition
for $226.8 million, excluding acquisition costs. This purchase price was paid using some of our
available cash and cash equivalents as well as proceeds from a new $200 million senior secured term
loan. We cancelled our existing $25 million revolving credit facility and replaced it with a new
$40 million senior secured revolving credit facility.
As of July 2, 2007, we had net working capital of approximately $86.5 million, compared to
$127.4 million as of December 31, 2006. The decrease in working capital is primarily attributable
to the repayment of $80.0 million of our outstanding debt during the first two fiscal quarters 2007
offset by reduced accounts receivable and cash generated from earnings.
Our 2007 capital expenditure plan is expected to total approximately $15 million and will fund
capital equipment purchases to increase capacity and expand our technological capabilities at
certain of our facilities.
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The following table provides information on contractual obligations as of July 2, 2007 (in
thousands):
Contractual Obligations (1) | Total | Less than 1 year | 1 3 years | 4 5 years | After 5 years | |||||||||||||||
Operating leases |
$ | 8,490 | $ | 2,341 | $ | 4,007 | $ | 771 | $ | 1,372 | ||||||||||
Debt obligations |
120,000 | 50,000 | 1,421 | 1,421 | 67,158 | |||||||||||||||
Interest on debt obligations
(2) |
29,415 | 5,961 | 10,559 | 10,343 | 2,552 | |||||||||||||||
Total contractual obligations |
$ | 157,905 | $ | 58,302 | $ | 15,987 | $ | 12,535 | $ | 71,082 | ||||||||||
(1) | FIN 48 unrecognized tax benefits of $373 are not included in the table above as management considers this amount not material. | |
(2) | For variable rate debt, interest is based upon the rates in effect at July 2, 2007, adjusted for the impact of our interest rate hedge entered into January 25, 2007. |
In connection with the PCG acquisition, the Company is involved in various stages of
investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation at two Connecticut sites and is
obligated to investigate a third Connecticut site. The Company currently estimates that it will
incur remediation costs of $1.0 million to $1.2 million over the next 12 to 60 months related to
these matters. In addition, the Company has obligations to the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection to complete a compliance management plan through July 2009 under which the
Company will make certain environmental asset improvements to its waste water systems, which are
estimated to cost $0.8 million. These amounts are not included
in the contractual obligations noted above.
Based on our current level of operations, we believe that cash generated from operations,
available cash, and amounts available under our five-year senior secured $40 million revolving
credit facility will be adequate to meet our currently anticipated debt service, capital
expenditure, and working capital needs for the next 12 months. Our principal liquidity needs for
periods beyond the next 12 months are to meet debt service requirements as well as for other
contractual obligations as indicated in our contractual obligations table above and for capital
purchases under our annual capital expenditure plan.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $42.0 million in the first two fiscal quarters
2007, compared to $20.8 million in the first two fiscal quarters 2006. Our first two fiscal
quarters 2007 operating cash flow of $42.0 million primarily reflects net income of $14.6 million,
$16.3 million of depreciation and amortization, a net increase in working capital of $9.1 million
and $2.0 million from a variety of other factors.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $3.8 million in the first two fiscal quarters
2007, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $5.5 million in the first two fiscal
quarters 2006. In the first two fiscal quarters 2007, we made net purchases of approximately $7.2
million of property, plant, and equipment, offset by a reduction of $11.0 million in our net
short-term investments.
Net cash used in financing activities was $79.9 million in the first two fiscal quarters 2007,
compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $4.4 million in the first two fiscal
quarters 2006. Our first two fiscal quarters 2007 financing net cash flow reflects repayment of
$80.0 million of our outstanding debt and repayment of $0.7 million capital lease obligations,
partially offset by $0.8 million from the proceeds of employee stock option exercises. As of July
2, 2007, we had $120 million of long-term debt obligations outstanding under our senior secured
term loan facility and no borrowing outstanding under our senior secured revolving credit facility.
In accordance with EITF No. 95-3, Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase
Business Combination, the Company recorded as a cost of the acquisition involuntary employee
severance and other exit activity liabilities of $3,225 associated with its plan to close the PCG
Dallas, Oregon facility, which is part of the PCB Manufacturing segment, and terminate certain
sales employees of the acquired business. Prior to completing the acquisition, the Company began
assessing the need to close certain PCG facilities and on December 7, 2006, the Company finalized
its plan to close the Dallas facility. Production ceased at the Dallas facility during the second
quarter of 2007 and the Company commenced the process of selling the building and certain assets.
As of July 2, 2007 the Company reclassified the Dallas facility as held for sale. The Company also
recorded a charge of $199 in 2006 to establish a restructuring reserve for a corporate realignment,
all of which was fully paid at the end of the first quarter 2007. The beginning and ending balance of
restructuring charges is included in other accrued expenses. The table below shows the utilization
of the accrued restructuring charges during the quarter ended July 2, 2007.
Severance | Other Exit Charges | Total | ||||||||||
Accrued at December 31, 2006 |
$ | 3,147 | $ | 114 | $ | 3,261 | ||||||
Utilization |
(3,058 | ) | (65 | ) | (3,123 | ) | ||||||
Accrued at July 2, 2007 |
$ | 89 | $ | 49 | $ | 138 | ||||||
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On October 27, 2006, we entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with
certain lenders led by UBS Securities LLC. The Credit Agreement provides for a $200 million senior
secured term loan that matures in October 2012, and a $40 million senior secured revolving loan
facility, that matures in October 2011. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a
floating rate of either a base rate (the Alternate Base Rate) plus an applicable interest margin
or LIBOR plus an applicable interest margin. The Alternate Base Rate is equal to the greater of
(i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (ii) the prime rate. Under terms of the Credit Agreement,
borrowings under the term loan and the revolving loan facility will, at the Borrowers option,
initially bear interest at a rate based on either (a) LIBOR plus 2.25% or (b) the Alternate Base
rate plus 1.25%. The applicable interest margins on both Alternate Base Rate loans and LIBOR loans
under the revolving loan facility may decrease under the terms of the Credit Agreement by up to
0.5% as our leverage ratio decreases. There is no provision in the credit agreement, other than in
the event of default, for these interest margins to increase. Each calendar year we are required
to repay 1% of the outstanding term loan balance, subject to adjustment for prior period repayments
and excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement. Discretionary use of cash or cash flow
by the Company is constrained by certain leverage and interest coverage ratio tests required to be
met under the terms of our Credit Agreement. These ratios will become more restrictive over each
of the next successive quarters. If the financial performance of our business falls short of
expectations, we might be required to repay additional debt beyond current planned repayments.
The Credit Agreement contains customary limitations, including limitations on the incurrence
of debt; limitations on liens; limitations on investments and acquisitions; limitations on
dividends, stock repurchases, stock redemptions and the redemption or prepayment of other debt;
limitations on mergers, consolidations or sales of assets; limitations on capital expenditures; and
limitations on transactions with affiliates. We are also subject to financial covenants, including
a maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio and limitations on capital
expenditures. The leverage ratio is the ratio of total indebtedness to consolidated last twelve
months (LTM) EBITDA, and the interest coverage ratio is the ratio of consolidated LTM EBITDA to
consolidated LTM interest expense. EBITDA used for our debt covenants is adjusted for certain
costs related to our PCG transactions (not to exceed $9 million) and other non-cash charges as
defined in the credit agreement. Our maximum leverage ratio covenant ranges from 1.85:1 to 1:00:1
during the term of the agreement. Our minimum interest coverage ratio ranges from 5.75:1 to
10.50:1 during the term. The term loan and revolving loan facility are secured by substantially
all of our domestic assets and 65% of our foreign assets.
On January 25, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap, to comply with the terms of our
credit agreement, to hedge 40% of our outstanding debt. As of July 2, 2007, $64.0 million of our
outstanding debt was covered under an interest rate swap. The interest rate swap has been
designated as a cash flow hedge and is accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 133 Accounting
for Derivative Instruments See Note 5 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Impact of Inflation
We believe that our results of operations are not dependent upon moderate changes in the
inflation rate as we expect that we generally will be able to pass along component price increases
to our customers.
Seasonality
We have historically experienced some seasonality in our second and third fiscal quarters in
our commercial end markets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as reported on the balance sheets at December
31, 2006 and July 2, 2007, which qualify as financial instruments, approximate fair value. As of
December 31, 2006, the Company had a $200,000 term loan outstanding, and the fair value, based on
quoted market prices, of the Companys term loan was $201,000. As of July 2, 2007, the Company had
a $120,000 term loan outstanding, and the fair value, based on quoted market prices, of the
Companys term loan was $120,300. The fair value of this term loan may increase or decrease due to
various factors, including fluctuations in market interest rates and fluctuations in general
economic conditions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair
value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit
fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements.
The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective beginning January 1, 2008. The Company currently
is evaluating the impact this standard will have on its financial position and results of
operations.
In February 2007, FASB Statement No. 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities was released. SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected
financial assets and liabilities at fair value and establishes presentation and disclosure
requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement
attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. FAS 159 will be effective for the Company
beginning January 1, 2008. The Company currently is evaluating the potential effect of SFAS 159 on
our financial statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk. We are exposed to interest rate risk relating to our senior secured
term loan, which bears interest at (a) either an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin or
(b) LIBOR plus an additional margin. As of July 2, 2007 a 1.0% increase in the interest rate would
result in a $0.6 million increase in interest expense per annum.
Our revolving credit facility bears interest at floating rates. The revolving credit facility
bears interest ranging from 1.75% to 2.25% per year plus the applicable LIBOR or from 0.75% to
1.25% per year plus the Alternate Base Rate, as defined in our credit agreement. As of July 2,
2007, we have no outstanding revolving loans. However, $0.3 million of the available capacity for
letters of credit is utilized in support of a real estate lease.
On January 25, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap to comply with the terms of our
credit agreement to hedge 40% of our outstanding debt, effectively fixing the interest rate for
such portion of our outstanding debt at 7.46%. As of July 2, 2007, $64.0 million of our
outstanding debt was covered under an interest rate swap. The interest rate swap has been
designated as a cash flow hedge and amortizes to a zero notional value on January 25, 2010.
Accounting for this swap agreement is covered by SFAS No. 133 Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. As of July 2, 2007, the fair value of the swap was recorded
as an asset in other accrued expenses of $50 and the effective offset is recorded in accumulated
other comprehensive income, net of tax, in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. The benefit
to interest expense for the quarter ending July 2, 2007 was $24.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk. We are subject to risks associated with transactions that
are denominated in currencies other than the US dollar, as well as the effects of translating
amounts denominated in a foreign currency to the US dollar as a normal part of the reporting
process. Our recently acquired Chinese operations utilize the Chinese Yuan or RMB as the
functional currency, which results in the Company recording a translation adjustment that is
included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders equity. Net
foreign currency transaction gains and losses on transactions denominated in currencies other than
the US dollar were not material during the fiscal quarters ended July 3, 2006 and July 2, 2007. We
currently do not utilize any derivative instruments to hedge foreign currency risks.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision of and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness
of our disclosure controls and procedures as of July 2, 2007. Based on that evaluation, our
management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or
submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported as specified in the SECs rules and forms. There has been no change in our internal
control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2007, that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our
internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A
control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the control systems objectives will be met. The design of a control
system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must
be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control
systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error
or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the
company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in
decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
Controls also can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or
more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is
based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no
assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future
conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject
to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or
deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time we may become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of our business. There can be no assurance that we will prevail in any such litigation.
We were added as a defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit filed in 2001 in the U.S.
District Court for the District of Arizona by Lemelson Medical, Education and Research Foundation,
Limited Partnership. The suit alleges that we have infringed certain bar code, machine vision
and other patents owned by the plaintiff and seeks injunctive relief, damages for the alleged
infringements and payment of the plaintiffs attorneys fees. In March 2002, the lawsuit was stayed
pending the outcome of Symbol Technologies, et al. v. Lemelson in the U.S. District Court for the
District Court of Nevada, in which a declaratory relief suit filed by certain manufacturers
challenged the validity, enforceability and infringement of Lemelsons bar code and machine
vision patents. As a result of the stay, we have not filed an answer to the complaint nor has any
discovery been conducted. In January 2004, the Nevada court found the Lemelson patents, including
those patents asserted by the Lemelson Foundation against us in the Arizona case, to be invalid,
not infringed and unenforceable. The Lemelson Foundation has the right to appeal the Nevada courts
judgment. Although the ultimate outcome of this matter is not currently determinable, we believe we
have meritorious defenses to these allegations and do not expect this litigation to materially
impact our business, results of operations or financial condition. However, there can be no
assurance that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on
our results of operations for any quarter.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully
consider the factors described below, in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this report, in
analyzing an investment in our common stock. If any of the events described below occurs, our
business, financial condition, and results of operations would likely suffer, the trading price of
our common stock could fall, and you could lose all or part of the money you paid for our common
stock.
In addition, the following risk factors and uncertainties could cause our actual results to
differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements, whether made in this Form
10-Q or the other documents we file with the SEC, or our annual or quarterly reports to
stockholders, future press releases, or orally, whether in presentations, responses to questions,
or otherwise.
Risks Related to Our Company
We are heavily dependent upon the worldwide electronics industry, which is characterized by
significant economic cycles and fluctuations in product demand. A significant downturn in the
electronics industry could result in decreased demand for our manufacturing services and could
lower our sales and gross margins.
A majority of our revenues are generated from the electronics industry, which is characterized
by intense competition, relatively short product life cycles, and significant fluctuations in
product demand. Furthermore, the industry is subject to economic cycles and recessionary periods
and would be negatively affected by a contraction in the U.S. economy and worldwide electronics
market. Moreover, due to the uncertainty in the end markets served by most of our customers, we
have a low level of visibility with respect to future financial results. A lasting economic
recession, excess manufacturing capacity, or a decline in the electronics industry could negatively
affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. For example, our net sales
declined from $129.0 million in 2001 to $89.0 million in 2002 due to a significant downturn in
demand in the electronics industry during 2001 and 2002. A decline in our net sales could harm our
profitability and results of operations and could require us to record an additional valuation
allowance against our deferred tax assets or recognize an impairment of our long-lived assets,
including goodwill and other intangible assets.
We recently completed a major acquisition and expect to continue to pursue acquisitions to expand
our operations. We may have trouble integrating acquisitions. Acquisitions involve numerous risks.
As part of our business strategy, we expect that we will continue to grow by pursuing
acquisitions of businesses, technologies, assets, or product lines that complement or expand our
existing business. On October 27, 2006, we acquired the Printed Circuit Group business unit from
Tyco International Ltd. The acquired PCG business generally consists of nine printed circuit board
or backplane and subassembly plants, including one in China, and the total purchase price was
$226.8 million, excluding acquisition costs.
We paid for the transaction from our available cash and cash equivalents and from a new senior
credit financing. We obtained a new senior secured term loan of $200 million with a six-year
maturity and a senior secured revolving credit facility of $40 million with a five-year maturity
from a syndicate of financial institutions. The term loan and revolving credit facility are secured
by substantially all of our domestic assets and 65% of our foreign assets.
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Our acquisition of businesses and expansion of operations involve risks, including the
following:
| the potential inability to successfully integrate acquired operations and businesses or to realize anticipated synergies, economies of scale, or other expected value; |
| diversion of managements attention from normal daily operations of our existing business to focus on integration of the newly acquired business; | |
| difficulties in managing production and coordinating operations at new sites; | |
| the potential loss of key employees of acquired operations; | |
| the potential inability to retain existing customers of acquired companies when we desire to do so; | |
| insufficient revenues to offset increased expenses associated with acquisitions; | |
| the potential decrease in overall gross margins associated with acquiring a business with a different product mix; | |
| the inability to identify certain unrecorded liabilities; | |
| the potential need to restructure, modify, or terminate customer relationships of the acquired company; | |
| an increased concentration of business from existing or new customers; and | |
| the potential inability to identify assets best suited to our business plan. | |
Acquisitions may cause us to: |
| enter lines of business and/or markets in which we have limited or no prior experience; | |
| issue debt and be required to abide by stringent loan covenants; | |
| assume liabilities; | |
| record goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets that will be subject to impairment testing and potential periodic impairment charges; | |
| become subject to litigation and environmental issues; | |
| incur unanticipated costs; | |
| incur large and immediate write-offs; | |
| issue common stock that would dilute our current stockholders percentage ownership; and | |
| incur substantial transaction-related costs, whether or not a proposed acquisition is consummated. |
Acquisitions of high technology companies are inherently risky, and no assurance can be given
that our recent or future acquisitions will be successful and will not harm our business, operating
results, or financial condition. Failure to manage and successfully integrate acquisitions we make
could harm our business and operating results in a material way. Even when an acquired company has
already developed and marketed products, product enhancements may not be made in a timely fashion.
In addition, unforeseen issues might arise with respect to such products after the acquisition.
During periods of excess global printed circuit board manufacturing capacity, our gross margins may
fall and/or we may have to incur restructuring charges if we choose to reduce the capacity of or
close any of our facilities.
When we experience excess capacity, our sales revenues may not fully cover our fixed overhead
expenses, and our gross margins will fall. In addition, we generally schedule our quick-turn
production facilities at less than full capacity to retain our ability to respond to unexpected
additional quick-turn orders. However, if these orders are not received, we may forego some
production and could experience continued excess capacity.
If we conclude we have significant, long-term excess capacity, we may decide to permanently
close one or more of our facilities, and lay off some of our employees. Closures or lay-offs could
result in our recording restructuring charges such as severance, other exit costs, and asset
impairments.
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We face a risk that capital needed for our business and to repay our debt obligations will not be
available when we need it. Additionally, our leverage and our debt service obligations may
adversely affect our cash flow.
As of July 2, 2007, we had total indebtedness of approximately $120 million, which represented
approximately 27% of our total capitalization.
Our discretionary use of cash or cash flow is constrained by certain leverage and interest
coverage ratio tests required to be met under the terms of our credit agreement. These ratios
become more restrictive over each of the next successive quarters. As a result, if the financial
performance of our business falls short of expectations, then we might be required to repay
additional debt beyond current planned repayments. We also are required to apply any excess cash
flow, as defined by the credit agreement, to pay down our debt.
Our indebtedness could have significant negative consequences, including:
| increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, | |
| limiting our ability to obtain additional financing, | |
| requiring the dedication of a substantial portion of any cash flow from operations to service our indebtedness, thereby reducing the amount of cash flow available for other purposes, including capital expenditures, |
| limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we compete, and |
| placing us at a possible competitive disadvantage to less leveraged competitors and competitors that have better access to capital resources. |
We depend upon a relatively small number of OEM customers for a large portion of our net sales, and
a decline in sales to major customers could harm our results of operations.
A small number of customers are responsible for a significant portion of our net sales. Our
five largest OEM customers accounted for approximately 39% of our net sales in 2006 and
approximately 23% of our net sales in the second fiscal quarter 2007. Sales attributed to OEMs
include both direct sales as well as sales that the OEMs place through EMS providers. As a result
of the acquisition of PCG, our customer concentration could fluctuate, depending on future customer
requirements, which will depend in large part on market conditions in the electronics industry
segments in which our customers participate. The loss of one or more significant customers or a
decline in sales to our significant customers could harm our business, results of operations, and
financial condition and lead to declines in the trading price of our common stock. In addition, we
generate significant accounts receivable in connection with providing manufacturing services to our
customers. If one or more of our significant customers were to become insolvent or were otherwise
unable to pay for the manufacturing services provided by us, our results of operations would be
harmed.
We compete against manufacturers in Asia, where production costs are lower. These competitors may
gain market share in our key market segments, which may have an adverse effect on the pricing of
our products.
We may be at a competitive disadvantage with respect to price when compared to manufacturers
with lower-cost facilities in Asia and other locations. We believe price competition from printed
circuit board manufacturers in Asia and other locations with lower production costs may play an
increasing role in the market. Although we do have a backplane assembly facility in China, we do
not have offshore facilities for PCB fabrication in lower-cost locations such as Asia. While
historically our competitors in these locations have produced less technologically advanced printed
circuit boards, they continue to expand their capacity and capabilities with advanced equipment to
produce higher technology printed circuit boards. In addition, fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates may benefit these offshore competitors. As a result, these competitors may gain
market share, which may force us to lower our prices, reducing our gross margins.
A trend toward consolidation among our customers could adversely affect our business.
Recently, some of our large customers have consolidated and further consolidation of customers
may occur. Depending on which organization becomes the controller of the supply chain function
following the consolidation, we may not be retained as a preferred or approved supplier. In
addition, product duplication could result in the termination of a product line that we currently
support. While there is potential for increasing our position with the combined Company, there
does exist the potential for decreased revenue if we are not retained as a continuing supplier. We
also face the risk of increased pricing pressure from the combined customer because of its
increased market share.
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Our failure to comply with the requirements of environmental laws could result in fines and
revocation of permits necessary to our manufacturing processes. Failure to operate in conformance
with environmental laws could lead to debarment from our participation in federal government
contracts.
Our operations are regulated under a number of federal, state, and foreign environmental and
safety laws and regulations that govern, among other things, the discharge of hazardous materials
into the air and water, as well as the handling, storage, and disposal of such materials. These
laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act as well as
analogous state and foreign laws. Compliance with these environmental laws is a major consideration
for us because our manufacturing processes use and generate materials classified as hazardous, such
as ammoniacal and cupric etching solutions, copper, nickel and other plating baths, etc. Because we
use hazardous materials and generate hazardous wastes in our manufacturing processes, we may be
subject to potential financial liability for costs associated with the investigation and
remediation of our own sites, or sites at which we have arranged for the disposal of hazardous
wastes, if such sites become contaminated. Even if we fully comply with applicable environmental
laws and are not directly at fault for the contamination, we may still be liable. The wastes we
generate include spent ammoniacal and cupric etching solutions, metal stripping solutions, and
waste acid solutions, waste alkaline cleaners, waste oil and waste waters that contain heavy metals
such as copper, tin, lead, nickel, gold, silver, cyanide, and fluoride; and both filter cake and
spent ion exchange resins from equipment used for on-site waste treatment. We believe that our
operations substantially comply with all applicable environmental laws. However, any material
violations of environmental laws by us could subject us to revocation of our effluent discharge
permits. Any such revocations could require us to cease or limit production at one or more of our
facilities, and harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Even if we
ultimately prevail, environmental lawsuits against us would be time consuming and costly to defend.
Prior to our acquisition of the PCG business, PCG made legal commitments to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and to the State of Connecticut regarding settlement of enforcement
actions related to the PCG operations in Connecticut. The obligations include fulfillment of a
Compliance Management Plan through at least July 2009 and installation of rinse water recycling
systems at the Stafford, Connecticut facility. Failure to meet either commitment could result in
further costly enforcement actions, including exclusion from participation in defense and other
federal contracts, which would materially harm our business, results of operations, and financial
condition.
Environmental laws also could become more stringent over time, imposing greater compliance
costs and increasing risks and penalties associated with violation. We operate in environmentally
sensitive locations, and we are subject to potentially conflicting and changing regulatory agendas
of political, business, and environmental groups. Changes or restrictions on discharge limits,
emissions levels, material storage, handling, or disposal might require a high level of unplanned
capital investment or global relocation. It is possible that environmental compliance costs and
penalties from new or existing regulations may harm our business, results of operations, and
financial condition.
In addition, we are increasingly required to certify compliance to various material content
restrictions in our products based on laws of countries such as the European Unions Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and Chinas RoHS legislation. In addition, we also certify
non-applicability to the EUs Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive for some of the
products that we manufacture. As with other types of product certifications that we routinely
provide, we may incur liability and pay damages if our products do not conform to our
certifications.
We are exposed to the credit risk of some of our customers and to credit exposures in weakened
markets.
Most of our sales are on an open credit basis, with standard industry payment terms. We
monitor individual customer payment capability in granting such open credit arrangements, seek to
limit such open credit to amounts we believe the customers can pay, and maintain reserves we
believe are adequate to cover exposure for doubtful accounts. During periods of economic downturn
in the electronics industry and the global economy, our exposure to credit risks from our customers
increases. Although we have programs in place to monitor and mitigate the associated risks, such
programs may not be effective in reducing our credit risks.
Our 10 largest customers accounted for approximately 53% of our net sales in 2006 and
approximately 46% of our net sales in the second fiscal quarter 2007. Our OEM customers often
direct a significant portion of their purchases through a relatively limited number of EMS
companies. Our contractual relationship is often with the EMS companies, who are obligated to pay
us for our products. Because we expect our OEM customers to continue to direct our sales to EMS
companies, we expect to continue to be subject to the credit risk with a limited number of EMS
customers. If one or more of our significant customers were to become insolvent or were otherwise
unable to pay us, our results of operations would be harmed.
Some of our customers are EMS companies located abroad. Our exposure has increased as these
foreign customers continue to expand. With the primary exception of sales from our facility in
China and a portion of sales from our Ireland sales office, our foreign sales are denominated in
U.S. dollars and are typically on the same open credit basis and terms described above. Our
foreign receivables were approximately 14% of our net accounts receivable as of July 2, 2007 and
are expected to continue to grow as a percentage of our total receivables. We do not utilize credit
insurance as a risk management tool.
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We rely on suppliers for the timely delivery of raw materials and components used in manufacturing
our printed circuit boards and backplane assemblies, and an increase in industry demand or the
presence of a shortage for these raw materials or components may increase the price of these raw
materials and reduce our gross margins. If a raw material supplier fails to satisfy our product
quality standards, it could harm our customer relationships.
To manufacture printed circuit boards, we use raw materials such as laminated layers of
fiberglass, copper foil, chemical solutions, gold, and other commodity products, which we order
from our suppliers. Although we have preferred suppliers for most of these raw materials, the
materials we use are generally readily available in the open market, and numerous other potential
suppliers exist. In the case of backplane assemblies, components include connectors, sheet metal,
capacitors, resistors and diodes, many of which are custom made and controlled by our customers
approved vendors. These components for backplane assemblies in some cases have limited or sole
sources of supply. From time to time, we may experience increases in raw material prices, based on
demand trends, which can negatively affect our gross margins. In addition, consolidations and
restructuring in our supplier base may result in adverse materials pricing due to reduction in
competition among our suppliers. Furthermore, if a raw material supplier fails to satisfy our
product quality standards, it could harm our customer relationships. Suppliers may from time to
time extend lead times, limit supplies, or increase prices, due to capacity constraints or other
factors, which could harm our ability to deliver our products on a timely basis.
If we are unable to respond to rapid technological change and process development, we may not be
able to compete effectively.
The market for our manufacturing services is characterized by rapidly changing technology and
continual implementation of new production processes. The future success of our business will
depend in large part upon our ability to maintain and enhance our technological capabilities, to
manufacture products that meet changing customer needs, and to successfully anticipate or respond
to technological changes on a cost-effective and timely basis. We expect that the investment
necessary to maintain our technological position will increase as customers make demands for
products and services requiring more advanced technology on a quicker turnaround basis. We may not
be able to raise additional funds in order to respond to technological changes as quickly as our
competitors.
In addition, the printed circuit board industry could encounter competition from new or
revised manufacturing and production technologies that render existing manufacturing and production
technology less competitive or obsolete. We may not respond effectively to the technological
requirements of the changing market. If we need new technologies and equipment to remain
competitive, the development, acquisition, and implementation of those technologies and equipment
may require us to make significant capital investments.
Competition in the printed circuit board market is intense, and we could lose market share if we
are unable to maintain our current competitive position in end markets using our quick-turn, high
technology and high-mix manufacturing services.
The printed circuit board industry is intensely competitive, highly fragmented, and rapidly
changing. We expect competition to continue, which could result in price reductions, reduced gross
margins, and loss of market share. Our principal North American PCB competitors include DDi,
Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Merix, Sanmina-SCI, Coretec, Pioneer Circuits and Unicircuit.
Our principal international PCB competitors include Elec & Eltek, Hitachi, Ibiden, and Multek. Our
principal assembly competitors include Amphenol, Sanmina-SCI, Simclair, TT Electronics, and Via
Systems. In addition, we increasingly compete on an international basis, and new and emerging
technologies may result in new competitors entering our markets.
Some of our competitors and potential competitors have advantages over us, including:
| greater financial and manufacturing resources that can be devoted to the development, production, and sale of their products; | ||
| more established and broader sales and marketing channels; | ||
| more manufacturing facilities worldwide, some of which are closer in proximity to OEMs; | ||
| manufacturing facilities that are located in countries with lower production costs; | ||
| lower capacity utilization, which in peak market conditions can result in shorter lead times to customers; | ||
| ability to add additional capacity faster or more efficiently; | ||
| preferred vendor status with existing and potential customers; | ||
| greater name recognition; and | ||
| larger customer bases. |
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In addition, these competitors may respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies, or
adapt more quickly to changes in customer requirements, and devote greater resources to the
development, promotion, and sale of their products than we do. We must continually develop improved
manufacturing processes to meet our customers needs for complex products, and our manufacturing
process technology is generally not subject to significant proprietary protection. During
recessionary periods in the electronics industry, our strategy of providing quick-turn services, an
integrated manufacturing solution, and responsive customer service may take on reduced importance
to our customers. As a result, we may need to compete more on the basis of price, which could cause
our gross margins to decline. Periodically, printed circuit board manufacturers and backplane
assembly providers experience overcapacity. Overcapacity, combined with weakness in demand for
electronic products, results in increased competition and price erosion for our products.
Our quarterly results of operations are often subject to demand fluctuations and seasonality. With
a high level of fixed operating costs, even small revenue shortfalls would decrease our gross
margins and potentially cause the trading price of our common stock to decline.
Our quarterly results of operations fluctuate for a variety of reasons, including:
| timing of orders from and shipments to major customers; | ||
| the levels at which we utilize our manufacturing capacity; | ||
| price competition; | ||
| changes in our mix of revenues generated from quick-turn versus standard delivery time services; | ||
| expenditures, charges or write-offs, including those related to acquisitions, facility restructurings, or asset impairments; and | ||
| expenses relating to expanding existing manufacturing facilities. |
A significant portion of our operating expenses is relatively fixed in nature, and planned
expenditures are based in part on anticipated orders. Accordingly, unexpected revenue shortfalls
may decrease our gross margins. In addition, we have experienced sales fluctuations due to seasonal
patterns in the capital budgeting and purchasing cycles, as well as inventory management practices
of our customers and the end markets we serve. In particular, the seasonality of the computer
industry and quick-turn ordering patterns affect the overall printed circuit board industry. These
seasonal trends have caused fluctuations in our quarterly operating results in the past and may
continue to do so in the future. Results of operations in any quarterly period should not be
considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. In addition, our future
quarterly operating results may fluctuate and may not meet the expectations of securities analysts
or investors. If this occurs, the trading price of our common stock likely would decline.
Because we sell on a purchase order basis, we are subject to uncertainties and variability in
demand by our customers that could decrease revenues and harm our operating results.
We generally sell to customers on a purchase order basis rather than pursuant to long-term
contracts. Our quick-turn orders are subject to particularly short lead times. Consequently, our
net sales are subject to short-term variability in demand by our customers. Customers submitting
purchase orders may cancel, reduce, or delay their orders for a variety of reasons. The level and
timing of orders placed by our customers may vary, due to:
| customer attempts to manage inventory; | ||
| changes in customers manufacturing strategies, such as a decision by a customer to either diversify or consolidate the number of printed circuit board manufacturers or backplane assembly service providers used or to manufacture or assemble its own products internally; | ||
| variation in demand for our customers products; and | ||
| changes in new product introductions. |
We have periodically experienced terminations, reductions, and delays in our customers
orders. Further terminations, reductions, or delays in our customers orders could harm our
business, results of operations, and financial condition.
The increasing prominence of EMS providers in the printed circuit board industry could reduce our
gross margins, potential sales, and customers.
Sales to EMS providers represented approximately 65% of our net sales in 2006 and
approximately 50% of our net sales in the second fiscal quarter 2007. Sales to EMS providers
include sales directed by OEMs as well as orders placed with us at the EMS providers discretion.
EMS providers source on a global basis to a greater extent than OEMs. The growth of EMS providers
increases the purchasing power of such providers and could result in increased price competition or
the loss of existing OEM customers. In
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addition, some EMS providers, including some of our customers, have the ability to directly
manufacture printed circuit boards and create backplane assemblies. If a significant number of our
other EMS customers were to acquire these abilities, our customer base might shrink, and our sales
might decline substantially. Moreover, if any of our OEM customers outsource the production of
printed circuit boards and creation of backplane assemblies to these EMS providers, our business,
results of operations, and financial condition may be harmed.
If events or circumstances occur in our business that indicate that our goodwill and intangibles
may not be recoverable, we could have impairment charges that would negatively affect our earnings.
As of July 2, 2007, our consolidated balance sheet reflected $157.3 million of goodwill and
intangible assets. We evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the
remaining balance of goodwill and intangible assets may not be recoverable. If factors indicate
that assets are impaired, we would be required to reduce the carrying value of our goodwill and
intangible assets, which could harm our results during the periods in which such a reduction is
recognized. Our goodwill and intangible assets may increase in future periods if we consummate
other acquisitions. Amortization or impairment of these additional intangibles would, in turn, harm
our earnings.
Damage to our manufacturing facilities due to fire, natural disaster or other event could harm our
financial results.
We have U.S. manufacturing facilities in California, Connecticut, Utah, Washington, and
Wisconsin. We also have a manufacturing facility in China. The destruction or closure of any of our
manufacturing facilities for a significant period of time as a result of fire; explosion; blizzard;
act of war or terrorism; or flood, tornado, earthquake, lightning, or other natural disaster could
harm us financially, increasing our costs of doing business and limiting our ability to deliver our
manufacturing services on a timely basis.
Our manufacturing processes depend on the collective industry experience of our employees. If a
significant number of these employees were to leave us, it could limit our ability to compete
effectively and could harm our financial results.
We have limited patent or trade secret protection for our manufacturing processes. We rely on
the collective experience of our employees in the manufacturing processes to ensure we continuously
evaluate and adopt new technologies in our industry. Although we are not dependent on any one
employee or a small number of employees, if a significant number of our employees involved in our
manufacturing processes were to leave our employment, and we were not able to replace these people
with new employees with comparable experience, our manufacturing processes might suffer as we might
be unable to keep up with innovations in the industry. As a result, we may lose our ability to
continue to compete effectively.
Our profitability is impacted by the global interest rate environment.
We are exposed to interest rate risk relating to our senior secured term loan and revolving
credit facility, which bears interest at either the Alternate Base Rate, as defined in our credit
agreement, plus an applicable margin or LIBOR plus an additional margin. The interest rate on our
term loan is linked to LIBOR and re-prices at intervals of 30, 60, 90, or 180 days as selected by
the Company. As of July 2, 2007, a 1.0% increase in the interest rate would result in an increase
of approximately $0.6 million in interest expense per year.
Our revolving credit facility bears interest at floating rates. The revolving credit facility
bears interest at rates ranging from 1.75% to 2.25% per year plus the applicable LIBOR or from
0.75% to 1.25% per year plus the Alternate Base Rate. As of July 2, 2007, we have no outstanding
revolving loans.
We may be exposed to intellectual property infringement claims by third parties that could be
costly to defend, could divert managements attention and resources, and if successful, could
result in liability.
We could be subject to legal proceedings and claims for alleged infringement by us of
third-party proprietary rights, such as patents, from time to time in the ordinary course of
business. It is possible that the circuit board designs and other specifications supplied to us by
our customers might infringe on the patents or other intellectual property rights of third parties,
in which case our manufacture of printed circuit boards according to such designs and
specifications could expose us to legal proceedings for allegedly aiding and abetting the
violation, as well as to potential liability for the infringement. If we do not prevail in any
litigation as a result of any such allegations, our business could be harmed.
We depend heavily on a single end customer, the U.S. government, for a substantial portion of our
business, including programs subject to security classification restrictions on information.
Changes affecting the governments capacity to do business with us or our direct customers or the
effects of competition in the defense industry could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
A significant portion of our revenues are derived from products and services ultimately sold
to the U.S. government and are therefore affected by, among other things, the federal budget
process. We are a supplier, primarily as a subcontractor, to the U.S. government and its agencies
as well as foreign governments and agencies. These contracts are subject to the respective
customers political and budgetary constraints and processes, changes in customers short-range and
long-range strategic plans, the timing of
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contract awards, and in the case of contracts with the U.S. government, the congressional
budget authorization and appropriation processes, the governments ability to terminate contracts
for convenience or for default, as well as other risks such as contractor suspension or debarment
in the event of certain violations of legal and regulatory requirements. The termination or failure
to fund one or more significant contracts by the U.S. government could have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations or prospects.
Our business may suffer if any of our key senior executives discontinues employment with us or if
we are unable to recruit and retain highly skilled engineering and sales staff.
Our future success depends to a large extent on the services of our key managerial employees.
We may not be able to retain our executive officers and key personnel or attract additional
qualified management in the future. Our business also depends on our continuing ability to recruit,
train, and retain highly qualified employees, particularly engineering and sales and marketing
personnel. The competition for these employees is intense, and the loss of these employees could
harm our business. Further, our ability to successfully integrate acquired companies depends in
part on our ability to retain key management and existing employees at the time of the acquisition.
Increasingly, our larger customers are requesting that we enter into supply agreements with them
that have increasingly restrictive terms and conditions. These agreements typically include
provisions that increase our financial exposure, which could result in significant costs to us.
Increasingly, our larger customers are requesting that we enter into supply agreements with
them. These agreements typically include provisions that generally serve to increase our exposure
for product liability and warranty claims as compared to our standard terms and conditions
which could result in higher costs to us as a result of such claims. In addition, these agreements
typically contain provisions that seek to limit our operational and pricing flexibility and extend
payment terms, which can adversely impact our cash flow and results of operations.
Our commercial assembly operation serves customers and has a manufacturing facility outside the
United States and is subject to the risks characteristic of international operations. These risks
include significant potential financial damage and potential loss of the business and its assets.
Because we have manufacturing operations and sales offices located in Asia and Europe, we are
subject to the risks of changes in economic and political conditions in those countries, including
but not limited to:
| managing international operations; | ||
| export license requirements; | ||
| fluctuations in the value of local currencies; | ||
| labor unrest and difficulties in staffing; | ||
| government or political unrest; | ||
| longer payment cycles; | ||
| language and communication barriers as well as time zone differences; | ||
| cultural differences; | ||
| increases in duties and taxation levied on our products; | ||
| imposition of restrictions on currency conversion or the transfer of funds; | ||
| limitations on imports or exports of our product offering; | ||
| travel restrictions; | ||
| expropriation of private enterprises; and | ||
| the potential reversal of current favorable policies encouraging foreign investment and trade. |
Our operations in the Peoples Republic of China subject us to risks and uncertainties relating to
the laws and regulations of the Peoples Republic of China.
Under its current leadership, the Chinese government has been pursuing economic reform
policies, including the encouragement of foreign trade and investment and greater economic
decentralization. No assurance can be given, however, that the government of the Peoples Republic
of China will continue to pursue such policies, that such policies will be successful if pursued,
or that such policies will not be significantly altered from time to time. Despite progress in
developing its legal system, the PRC does not have a
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comprehensive and highly developed system of laws, particularly with respect to foreign
investment activities and foreign trade. Enforcement of existing and future laws and contracts is
uncertain, and implementation and interpretation thereof may be inconsistent. As the Chinese legal
system develops, the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws and the preemption of local
regulations by national laws may adversely affect foreign investors. Further, any litigation in the
PRC may be protracted and result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management
attention. In addition, some government policies and rules are not timely published or communicated
in the local districts, if they are published at all. As a result, we may operate our business in
violation of new rules and policies without having any knowledge of their existence. These
uncertainties could limit the legal protections available to us.
Products we manufacture may contain design or manufacturing defects, which could result in reduced
demand for our services and liability claims against us.
We manufacture products to our customers specifications, which are highly complex and may
contain design or manufacturing errors or failures, despite our quality control and quality
assurance efforts. Defects in the products we manufacture, whether caused by a design,
manufacturing, or materials failure or error, may result in delayed shipments, customer
dissatisfaction, a reduction or cancellation of purchase orders, or liability claims against us. If
these defects occur either in large quantities or too frequently, our business reputation may be
impaired. Our sales mix has shifted towards standard delivery time products, which have larger
production runs, thereby increasing our exposure to these types of defects. Since our products are
used in products that are integral to our customers businesses, errors, defects, or other
performance problems could result in financial or other damages to our customers beyond the cost of
the printed circuit board, for which we may be liable. Although our invoices and sales arrangements
generally contain provisions designed to limit our exposure to product liability and related
claims, existing or future laws or unfavorable judicial decisions could negate these limitation of
liability provisions. Product liability litigation against us, even if it were unsuccessful, would
be time consuming and costly to defend. Although we maintain technology errors and omissions
insurance, we cannot assure you that we will continue to be able to purchase such insurance
coverage in the future on terms that are satisfactory to us, if at all.
We are subject to risks of currency fluctuations.
A portion of our cash and other current assets are held in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar. As of July 2, 2007, we had approximately $25.9 million of current assets denominated in
Chinese RMB. Changes in exchange rates among other currencies and the U.S. dollar will affect the
value of these assets as translated to U.S. dollars in our balance sheet. To the extent that we
ultimately decide to repatriate some portion of these funds to the United States, the actual value
transferred could be impacted by movements in exchange rates. Any such type of movement could
negatively impact the amount of cash available to fund operations or to repay debt.
We export defense and commercial products from the United States to other countries. If we fail to
comply with export laws, we could be subject to fines and other punitive actions.
Exports from the United States are regulated by the U.S. Department of State and U.S.
Department of Commerce. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant fines
and penalties. Additionally, violations of these laws can result in punitive penalties, which
would restrict or prohibit us from exporting certain products, resulting in significant harm to our
business.
Changes in business relationships with Tyco International subsidiaries as a result of our recent
acquisition could lead to lower revenue or increased costs.
The PCG operations we acquired from Tyco International Ltd. generate a significant portion of
our revenue. Over time, the PCG locations developed business relationships with other Tyco
entities. These relationships involved the purchase of raw materials from other Tyco entities and
sale of products to other Tyco entities. Sales to other Tyco entities accounted for approximately
$3.2 million of our net sales in the second fiscal quarter 2007. This amount includes sales to
entities that separated from Tyco International on June 29, 2007, as part of Covidien Ltd. If we
are unable to maintain these relationships or if the pricing with the Tyco entities changes as a
result of the acquisition of PCG, we could face higher raw material costs or lower revenues if the
Tyco entities elect to purchase product from other suppliers.
Our business has benefited from OEMs deciding to outsource their PCB manufacturing and backplane
assembly needs to us. If OEMs choose to provide these services in-house or select other providers,
our business could suffer.
Our future revenue growth partially depends on new outsourcing opportunities from OEMs.
Current and prospective customers continuously evaluate our performance against other providers.
They also evaluate the potential benefits of manufacturing their products themselves. To the
extent that outsourcing opportunities are not available either due to OEM decisions to produce
these products themselves or to use other providers, our future growth could be adversely affected.
We may not be able to fully recover our costs for providing design services to our customers, which
could harm our financial results.
Although we enter into design service activities with purchase order commitments, the cost of
labor and equipment to provide these services may in fact exceed what we are able to fully recover
through purchase order coverage. We also may be subject to agreements with customers in which the
cost of these services is recovered over a period of time or through a certain number of units
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shipped as part of the ongoing product price. While we may make contractual provisions to
recover these costs in the event that the product does not go into production, the actual recovery
can be difficult and may not happen in full. In other instances, the business relationship may
involve investing in these services for a customer as an ongoing service not directly recoverable
through purchase orders. In any of these cases, the possibility exists that some or all of these
activities are considered costs of doing business, are not directly recoverable, and may adversely
impact our operating results.
Unanticipated changes in our tax rates or in our assessment of the realizability of our deferred
tax assets or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our operating results and
financial condition.
We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and various foreign jurisdictions.
Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and, in the ordinary
course of business, there are many transactions and calculations in which the ultimate tax
determination is uncertain. Our effective tax rates could be adversely affected by changes in the
mix of earnings in countries and states with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the
valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, as well as other factors.
Our tax determinations are regularly subject to audit by tax authorities, and developments in those
audits could adversely affect our income tax provision. Although we believe that our tax estimates
are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits or tax disputes may be different from what is
reflected in our historical income tax provisions, which could affect our operating results.
If our net earnings do not remain at or above recent levels, or we are not able to predict with a
reasonable degree of probability that they will continue, we may have to record an additional
valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets.
As of July 2, 2007, we had deferred tax assets of approximately $5.7 million, which is net of
a valuation allowance of $2.4 million. If we should determine that it is more likely than not that
we will not generate taxable income in sufficient amounts to be able to use our net deferred tax
assets, we would be required to increase our current valuation allowance against these deferred tax
assets. This would result in an additional income tax provision and a deterioration of our results
of operations. Based on our forecast for future earnings, we believe we will utilize the deferred
tax asset in future periods. However, if our estimates of future earnings are lower than expected,
we may record a higher income tax provision due to a write down of our net deferred tax assets,
which would reduce our earnings per share.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not Applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit | ||
Number | Exhibits | |
10.1
|
Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. | |
31.1
|
CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
|
CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
|
CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2
|
CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TTM Technologies, Inc. |
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Dated: August 13, 2007 | /s/ Kenton K. Alder | |||
Kenton K. Alder | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Dated: August 13, 2007 | /s/ Steven W. Richards | |||
Steven W. Richards | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit | ||
Number | Exhibits | |
10.1
|
Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. | |
31.1
|
CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
|
CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
|
CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2
|
CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. |
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