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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 
 

FORM 8-K



CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 23, 2010
 

 

Daktronics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




South Dakota
0-23246
46-0306862
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)
File Number)
Identification Number)
     



201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD  57006
(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)

(605) 692-0200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)



 
 
 


 

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 

On November 23, 2010, Daktronics, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal 2011 second quarter ending October 30, 2010.  A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished in this report, including the exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into Daktronics’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934.

Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits:

(d)  Exhibits.  The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report:

99.1 News Release dated November 23, 2010 issued by Registrant regarding second quarter fiscal 2011 results

 
 

 


 
SIGNATURE

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, hereunto duly authorized.

 
DAKTRONICS, INC.
   
 
By:  /s/ William R. Retterath
 
       William R. Retterath, Chief Financial Officer
 
Date:  November 23, 2010
 
 


 
 

 


 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description




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Daktronics, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results
 
• Net sales increase 10% and earnings rise 45% compared to fiscal 2010 second quarter
 
• Backlog increases to $121 million compared to $90 million one year ago

Brookings, S.D. – November 23, 2010 - Daktronics, Inc. (Nasdaq - DAKT) today reported fiscal 2011 second quarter net sales of $126.9 million and net income of $7.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $115.4 million and net income of $4.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.  Backlog at the end of the 2011 second quarter was approximately $121 million, compared with a backlog of approximately $90 million a year earlier and $144 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Net sales, net income and earnings per share for the six months ended October 30, 2010 were $227.4 million, $9.5 million and $0.23 per diluted share, respectively.  This compares to $228.8 million, $6.3 million and $0.15 per diluted share, respectively, for the same period in fiscal 2010.

Free cash flow, defined as cash provided by operations less net purchases of property and equipment, was $25.2 million in the first half of fiscal 2011, compared to $23.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2010.  Cash on hand at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $66.8 million.

“We are pleased with the second quarter results,” said Jim Morgan, president and chief executive officer.  “We entered the quarter with a healthy backlog, and we executed well on that backlog.  One of our concerns that we expressed last quarter was that parts shortages might affect our execution during the quarter, but overall our suppliers came through well for us. It was a very busy quarter and I want to thank all of our employees for their dedicated efforts in serving our customers and meeting critical deadlines.

“It is noteworthy that our backlog is significantly larger going into third quarter than it was a year ago,” continued Morgan. “Unlike last year, there are projects moving forward in professional baseball for this coming season, and we have had good success to date in winning our share of those projects.  The backlog number does not include three contracts for professional baseball facilities totaling more than $10 million that were booked in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.  In addition, we have two additional contracts with a combined value of approximately $10 million which are in the contract negotiation phase.  Our new DVX video product, along with our new Show Control software front-end, has been very well received in the industry, and we believe it has been a positive factor in th ese wins.”

Morgan added, “Recent communication with our major customers in outdoor advertising, along with their public statements, have reinforced our expectations that our digital billboard business will increase in calendar 2011. Accordingly, we are expecting orders for digital billboards to continue ramping up in third quarter.  The market’s reception to our Series 4000 digital billboard technology remains very positive. Our transportation business continues with a strong backlog and is performing well. We have started to deliver against the $25 million New Jersey Turnpike procurement contract, which includes approximately $8 million in firm orders.

“Our International business unit had an excellent quarter for orders, with the largest and most noteworthy order being a $10 million display system for a new arena in Mexico City.  It will include one of the largest center hung displays in the world and a 686 foot wide architectural lighting display on the exterior of the building.  Our pipeline for international opportunities continues to be strong,” said Morgan.

“Interest in our architectural lighting technology continues to drive opportunities, including a recently booked order for Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins.  This order includes a 100-foot tower in right field utilizing our ProPixel® LED lighting strips, in addition to an auxiliary video board.  We continue to see architectural lighting technology as a new area of growth for our business,” continued Morgan.

 
 

 

 “Gross profit percentage came in lower than the first quarter of fiscal 2011 as a result of higher warranty reserves,” said Bill Retterath, chief financial officer.  “This offset the gains that we achieved on leveraging our fixed costs on higher sales.  We expect a decrease in gross margin percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to second quarter due to lower revenues and continued pricing pressure.”
 
 
Morgan concluded, “The third quarter is typically our lowest quarter for revenues for the year, due both to the seasonality of our sports business and the additional holidays in the quarter.  With the backlog being significantly higher than it was at this time last fiscal year, we expect net sales will increase significantly in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to the third quarter of last fiscal year.  It is great to see baseball showing signs of recovery, and that, along with the increase in commercial and international activity, gives us a positive outlook for the next couple of quarters.  Beyond that, our outlook is positive if the economic recovery remains on track.  We have ongoing efforts in product development to improve our products while reducing costs to manufacture. Exec uting on these development efforts will be a key to improving gross profit margins, as the competitive environment remains keen.

“Our focus continues to be on winning orders to continue to grow the top line, while at the same time continuing to reduce costs by improving our processes across the company, and further reducing the manufactured costs of our products through leveraging a global supply chain and product development initiatives.  At the same time, we continue initiatives to improve reliability and quality, maintain a high level of on-time delivery, and strengthen our after-sales service delivery.  We will continue to focus on free cash flow, with our priorities for cash being funding operations, including developing new and improved product offerings, expanding markets for existing products, and investing in business process improvement initiatives to create shareholder value over time,” said Morgan.
 
 
Webcast Information
The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results today at 10:00 am (Central Time). This call will be broadcast live at http://investor.daktronics.com and available for replay shortly after the event.

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

Safe Harbor Statement
Cautionary Notice: In addition to statements of historical fact, this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to enjoy the protection of that Act.  These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that these and similar statements involve risk and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectation, including, but not limited to, changes in economic and market conditions, management of growth, timing and magnitude of future contracts, parts shortages and longer lead times, fluctuations in margins, the introduction of new products and technology, and other risks noted in the company’s SEC filings, includ ing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2010 fiscal year.  Forward-looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date stated. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.
 
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For more information contact:
   
INVESTOR RELATIONS:
   
Bill Retterath, Chief Financial Officer
   
(605) 692-0200
   
Investor@daktronics.com
   
     
Financial tables are included on the following pages.
 

 
 
 
 

 


Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 30,
   
October 31,
   
October 30,
   
October 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 126,919     $ 115,362     $ 227,421     $ 228,815  
Cost of goods sold
    94,102       81,800       168,017       165,183  
Gross profit
    32,817       33,562       59,404       63,632  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling
    12,600       12,888       24,936       27,255  
General and administrative
    5,624       5,959       11,212       12,493  
Product design and development
    4,561       5,534       9,114       11,404  
      22,785       24,381       45,262       51,152  
Operating income
    10,032       9,181       14,142       12,480  
                                 
Nonoperating income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    383       379       838       753  
Interest expense
    (41 )     (63 )     (77 )     (110 )
Other income (expense), net
    167       (711 )     262       (1,313 )
                                 
Income before income taxes
    10,541       8,786       15,165       11,810  
Income tax expense
    3,534       3,937       5,715       5,529  
Net income
  $ 7,007     $ 4,849     $ 9,450     $ 6,281  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    41,387       40,962       41,440       40,926  
Diluted
    41,647       41,277       41,788       41,239  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.17     $ 0.12     $ 0.23     $ 0.15  
Diluted
  $ 0.17     $ 0.12     $ 0.23     $ 0.15  
                                 
Cash dividends paid per share
  $ 0.50     $ -     $ 0.60     $ 0.095  

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


   
October 30,
       
   
2010
   
May 1,
 
   
(unaudited)
   
2010
 
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
  $ 66,802     $ 64,867  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
    52,744       45,018  
Inventories
    42,594       35,673  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    24,432       25,233  
Current maturities of long-term receivables
    5,766       6,232  
Prepaid expenses and other
    4,635       5,838  
Deferred income taxes
    12,800       12,578  
Income tax receivables
    4,574       7,444  
Property and equipment available for sale
    182       182  
Total current assets
    214,529       203,065  
                 
Advertising rights, net
    859       1,348  
Long-term receivables, less current maturities
    14,135       13,458  
Goodwill
    3,305       3,323  
Intangible and other assets
    3,093       3,710  
Deferred income taxes
    63       62  
      21,455       21,901  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
               
Land
    1,471       1,471  
Buildings
    55,174       55,353  
Machinery and equipment
    55,429       54,058  
Office furniture and equipment
    51,276       53,831  
Equipment held for rental
    1,056       1,630  
Demonstration equipment
    8,587       8,969  
Transportation equipment
    3,577       4,256  
      176,570       179,568  
Less accumulated depreciation
    102,933       98,683  
      73,637       80,885  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 309,621     $ 305,851  

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


   
October 30,
       
   
2010
   
May 1,
 
   
(unaudited)
   
2010
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
           
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
           
Accounts payable
  $ 27,902     $ 23,149  
Accrued expenses and warranty obligations
    37,886       33,443  
Current maturities of long-term debt and marketing obligations
    407       322  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    14,145       13,105  
Customer deposits
    10,981       9,348  
Deferred revenue (billed or collected)
    7,773       7,766  
Income taxes payable
    723       361  
Total current liabilities
    99,817       87,494  
                 
Long-term marketing obligations, less current maturities
    568       600  
Long-term warranty obligations and other payables
    4,181       4,229  
Deferred income taxes
    2,667       2,167  
Long-term deferred revenue (billed or collected)
    7,530       4,308  
Total long-term liabilities
    14,946       11,304  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    114,763       98,798  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Common stock
    31,310       29,936  
Additional paid-in capital
    19,493       17,731  
Retained earnings
    144,499       159,842  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (9 )     (9 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (435 )     (447 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    194,858       207,053  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 309,621     $ 305,851  

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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)


   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 30,
   
October 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net Income
  $ 9,450     $ 6,281  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
               
by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    9,777       11,123  
Amortization
    152       157  
Loss on sale of equity investee
    -       231  
(Gain)/loss on sale of property and equipment
    33       (26 )
Stock-based compensation
    1,733       1,712  
Equity in losses of affiliate
    36       1,347  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    249       (269 )
Deferred income taxes, net
    278       (299 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities
    6,426       9,400  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    28,134       29,657  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (3,195 )     (6,247 )
(Loans)/repayments to/from related parties of equity investees, net
    (36 )     -  
(Purchase)/receipts of receivables from equity investees, net
    518       (306 )
Proceeds from insurance recoveries of property and equipment
    114       -  
Proceeds from sale of equity method investments
    -       535  
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    168       104  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,431 )     (5,914 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Principal payments on long-term debt
    (14 )     (13 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    660       207  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    30       -  
Dividend paid
    (24,794 )     (3,874 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (24,118 )     (3,680 )
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND
               
CASH EQUIVALENTS
    1       (201 )
                 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    1,586       19,862  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    63,603       36,501  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD
  $ 65,189     $ 56,363  


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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Net Sales and Orders By Business Unit
(in thousands)
(unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 30,
   
October 31,
   
October 30,
   
October 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net Sales
                       
Commercial
  $ 31,879     $ 24,873     $ 55,010     $ 48,108  
Live Events
    44,025       48,949       84,708       102,844  
Schools & Theatres
    21,351       18,766       37,999       37,200  
Transportation
    11,482       10,590       19,028       23,220  
International
    18,182       12,184       30,676       17,443  
Total Net Sales
  $ 126,919     $ 115,362     $ 227,421     $ 228,815  
                                 
Orders
                               
Commercial
  $ 25,666     $ 22,546     $ 58,712     $ 43,663  
Live Events
    26,864       37,102       64,000       81,450  
Schools & Theatres
    14,030       16,172       35,602       37,796  
Transportation
    9,408       8,234       21,036       16,070  
International
    26,211       12,694       39,691       23,708  
Total Orders
  $ 102,179     $ 96,748     $ 219,041     $ 202,687  
 
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