DAKT-2013.10.26_Q2_8-K_ER


 
 
 
 
 

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):  October 26, 2013


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.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 
 
 
 





Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 19, 2013 Daktronics, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six months ended October 26, 2013 of fiscal 2014.  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.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits:

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

    99.1 Press Release dated November 19, 2013 issued by Registrant regarding second quarter fiscal 2014 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/ Sheila M. Anderson
 
Sheila M. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer
 Date: November 19, 2013
 
 
 





EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description
 
 




DAKT-2013.10.26_Q2_EX99.1



Daktronics, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results

Brookings, S.D. – November 19, 2013 - Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ - DAKT) today reported fiscal 2014 second quarter net sales of $161.6 million and net income of $11.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $149.9 million and net income of $11.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2013.   Fiscal 2014 second quarter orders were $127.0 million compared to $110.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Backlog at the end of the fiscal 2014 second quarter was $132 million, compared with a backlog of $128 million a year earlier and $167 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Net sales, net income and earnings per share for the six months ended October 26, 2013 were $300.4 million, $17.5 million and $0.41 per diluted share, respectively. This compares to $282.8 million, $18.2 million and $0.43 per diluted share, respectively, for the same period in fiscal 2013.

Free cash flow, defined as cash provided by operations less net purchases of property and equipment, was $24.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014, compared to $29.8 million for the same period in fiscal 2013.  Cash and marketable securities at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 were $77.6 million, which compares to $64.7 million at the end of fiscal 2013 and $79.1 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

“We are pleased with our order level for the quarter and success in manufacturing, delivering, and installing a number of projects. Our resources were highly utilized as we achieved the highest level of sales in a quarter since fiscal 2009. Order bookings during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 15 percent compared to last year same quarter. This allows us to enter into the third quarter with a higher backlog as compared to last year at this same time,” said Reece Kurtenbach, president and chief executive officer.

Gross profit levels were lower compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2013 due to inherent variability in gross profit levels typical with large projects and a higher warranty percentage of sales as compared to the same period last year. Operating expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 decreased by approximately one percent as a percentage of sales to 16 percent.
    
Orders
Orders in the Commercial business unit increased approximately 19 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase in orders was primarily the result of improvements in the volume and size of projects in our large video contract business. During the quarter we booked three large video contracts totaling $4 million.

Orders in the Live Events business unit increased approximately six percent compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase in orders has been largely due to being awarded five orders for upgrade projects totaling $9.5 million for the quarter.

Orders in the Schools and Theatres business unit declined by approximately two percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period in fiscal 2013. Although the number of video projects for high schools was about the same as last year, the average selling price this year was less.

Orders in the Transportation business unit increased approximately 56 percent compared to the same period in fiscal 2013. Orders during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, included a $2.5 million order for our new full color Vanguard product introduced at the beginning of this fiscal year.

Orders in the International business unit increased approximately 21 percent over the second quarter of fiscal 2013. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014 we were awarded nine projects for approximately $18 million for both commercial and sports large video projects.


Outlook
Reece Kurtenbach added, “We continue to see opportunities in the worldwide marketplace going into the second half of our fiscal year. There are a number of opportunities in the Live Events business unit for large video system replacements and in our International business unit for large sports and commercial type video systems applications. We believe our product line and systems delivery capabilities will provide us the ability to secure orders to support modest sales growth in fiscal 2014 and achieve improved financial performance for the second half of the year as compared to the second half of fiscal 2013. We continue to focus on our strategic goals to improve operating margins. Supplier and manufacturing quality are two key areas we will continue working on over the next quarters. In addition, we continue to select and work on initiatives across the company to increase gross profit margins and control operating expenses. Our product development team continues to focus on developing additional outdoor surface mount technology, software platforms, and upgrading our architectural lighting and media mesh product platforms.”

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

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

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





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





Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
October 26,
2013
 
October 27,
2012
 
October 26,
2013
 
October 27,
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
161,639

 
$
149,871

 
$
300,361

 
$
282,790

Cost of goods sold
118,274

 
107,519

 
221,494

 
204,048

Gross profit
43,365

 
42,352

 
78,867

 
78,742

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Selling expense
13,304

 
12,796

 
26,922

 
25,876

General and administrative
6,804

 
6,850

 
14,103

 
13,431

Product design and development
5,692

 
5,845

 
11,681

 
11,866

 
25,800

 
25,491

 
52,706

 
51,173

Operating income
17,565

 
16,861

 
26,161

 
27,569

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonoperating income (expense):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest income
312

 
348

 
655

 
779

Interest expense
(12
)
 
(36
)
 
(127
)
 
(123
)
Other income (expense), net
278

 
150

 
(114
)
 
(30
)
 

 


 


 


Income before income taxes
18,143

 
17,323

 
26,575

 
28,195

Income tax expense
6,353

 
5,776

 
9,066

 
9,970

Net income
$
11,790

 
$
11,547

 
$
17,509

 
$
18,225

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
42,709

 
42,163

 
42,639

 
42,138

Diluted
43,002

 
42,316

 
43,023

 
42,287

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.28

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.43

Diluted
$
0.27

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.090

 
$

 
$
0.210

 
$
0.115














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

 
October 26,
2013
 
April 27,
2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
52,265

 
$
40,676

Marketable securities
25,367

 
24,052

Accounts receivable, net
66,913

 
63,227

Inventories, net
51,308

 
49,045

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
41,847

 
39,355

Current maturities of long-term receivables
5,839

 
4,807

Prepaid expenses and other assets
5,290

 
6,185

Deferred income taxes
12,355

 
12,755

Income tax receivables
2,012

 
46

Property and equipment and other assets available for sale
3,050

 

Total current assets
266,246

 
240,148

 
 
 
 
Long-term receivables, less current maturities
9,912

 
11,325

Goodwill
4,682

 
3,306

Intangibles, net
1,799

 
1,181

Advertising rights, net and other assets
702

 
772

Deferred income taxes
1,276

 
1,061

 
18,371

 
17,645

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 

 
 

Land
2,363

 
1,497

Buildings
59,343

 
57,012

Machinery and equipment
68,003

 
65,600

Office furniture and equipment
16,112

 
16,118

Computer software and hardware
42,870

 
41,745

Equipment held for rental
868

 
868

Demonstration equipment
8,238

 
8,400

Transportation equipment
4,378

 
4,026

 
202,175

 
195,266

Less accumulated depreciation
139,159

 
133,641

 
63,016

 
61,625

TOTAL ASSETS
$
347,633

 
$
319,418

 
 
 
 



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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(in thousands)
 
October 26,
2013
 
April 27,
2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 

Accounts payable
40,883

 
38,651

Accrued expenses
26,464

 
24,331

Warranty obligations
14,699

 
13,933

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
15,855

 
14,245

Customer deposits (billed or collected)
16,533

 
12,375

Deferred revenue (billed or collected)
8,509

 
9,112

Current portion of other long-term obligations
940

 
356

Income taxes payable
1,297

 
1,689

Total current liabilities
125,180

 
114,692

 
 
 
 
Long-term warranty obligations
12,048

 
11,213

Long-term deferred revenue (billed or collected)
5,787

 
4,424

Other long-term obligations, less current maturities
3,170

 
843

Total long-term liabilities
21,005

 
16,480

TOTAL LIABILITIES
146,185

 
131,172

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 

 
 

Common stock
40,341

 
37,429

Additional paid-in capital
28,606

 
27,194

Retained earnings
132,325

 
123,750

Treasury stock, at cost
(9
)
 
(9
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
185

 
(118
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
201,448

 
188,246

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
347,633

 
$
319,418

 
 
 
 


 

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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
October 26,
2013
 
October 27,
2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
17,509

 
$
18,225

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

 
 

Depreciation
 
7,190

 
7,717

Amortization
 
181

 
114

Amortization of premium/discount on marketable securities
 
116

 
93

Gain on sale of property and equipment
 
(76
)
 
(11
)
Share-based compensation
 
1,456

 
1,654

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
(19
)
 
(13
)
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
364

 
(187
)
Deferred income taxes, net
 
186

 
(258
)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
 
3,719

 
6,708

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
30,626

 
34,042

 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Purchases of property and equipment
 
(6,285
)
 
(4,331
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
133

 
119

Purchases of marketable securities
 
(4,422
)
 
(6,828
)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities
 
2,958

 
5,992

Acquisition, net of cash acquired
 
(1,298
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(8,914
)
 
(5,048
)
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Payments on notes payable
 

 
(982
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
2,145

 
439

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
19

 
13

Principal payments on long-term obligations
 
(3,640
)
 

Dividends paid
 
(8,934
)
 
(4,832
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(10,410
)
 
(5,362
)
 
 
 
 
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
306

 
39

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
11,608

 
23,671

 
 
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
 
 

 
 

Beginning of period
 
40,628

 
29,423

End of period
 
$
52,236

 
$
53,094

 
 
 
 
 




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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 26,
2013
 
October 27,
2012
 
October 26,
2013
 
October 27,
2012
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial
$
44,973

 
$
39,773

 
$
78,674

 
$
78,130

    Live Events
58,175

 
50,604

 
113,252

 
95,113

    Schools & Theatres
18,823

 
21,688

 
36,740

 
39,861

    Transportation
15,238

 
17,571

 
28,280

 
34,167

    International
24,430

 
20,235

 
43,415

 
35,519

 
$
161,639

 
$
149,871

 
$
300,361

 
$
282,790

Orders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial
$
38,147

 
$
32,035

 
$
75,122

 
$
76,634

    Live Events
36,160

 
34,195

 
103,560

 
84,894

    Schools & Theatres
14,142

 
14,465

 
33,693

 
37,923

    Transportation
11,708

 
7,496

 
25,677

 
39,532

    International
26,797

 
22,141

 
48,185

 
44,891

 
$
126,954

 
$
110,332

 
$
286,237

 
$
283,874




Reconciliation of Cash Flow Provided by
Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
 
October 26,
2013
 
October 27,
2012
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
30,626

 
$
34,042

Purchases of property and equipment
(6,285
)
 
(4,331
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
133

 
119

Free cash flow
$
24,474

 
$
29,830


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










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