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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 27, 2019

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Daktronics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

South Dakota
0-23246
46-0306862
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD  57006
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and 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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No Par Value
DAKT
NASDAQ Global Select Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
DAKT
NASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 27, 2019 Daktronics Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six months ended November 2, 2019 of fiscal 2020.  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 27, 2019 issued by Registrant regarding second quarter fiscal 2020 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 27, 2019
 
 
 
 





EXHIBIT INDEX

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Daktronics, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results

Brookings, S.D., November 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ - DAKT) today reported fiscal 2020 second quarter net sales of $174.9 million, operating income of $4.8 million, and net income of $7.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $172.7 million, operating income of $9.0 million, and net income of $8.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2019Fiscal 2020 second quarter orders were $151.1 million, compared to $151.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Product order backlog at the end of the fiscal 2020 second quarter was $182 million, compared to $150 million a year earlier and $207 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020.(1)

For the six months ended November 2, 2019, net sales were $355.2 million, operating income was $12.4 million, and net income was $14.3 million, or $0.32 per diluted share. This compares to net sales of $326.9 million, operating income of 13.1 million, net income of $13.2 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for the same period in fiscal 2019.

Fiscal 2020 is a 53-week year; therefore, the six months ended November 2, 2019 contains operating results for 27 weeks while the six months ended October 27, 2018 contains operating results for 26 weeks. Sales, orders and other results of operations were impacted due to the additional week of operations.

Cash used in operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2020 was $10.3 million, compared with cash provided by operating activities of $22.6 million in the same period last year. Cash flow from operating activities fluctuated due to a rise in accounts receivable corresponding with the seasonality of our business. Free cash flow, defined as cash provided by or used in operating activities less net investment in property and equipment, was a negative $19.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2020, as compared to a positive free cash flow of $12.9 million for the same period of fiscal 2019. Net investment in property and equipment was $9.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2020, as compared to $9.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2019. Cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $32.9 million, which compares to $67.3 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and $62.1 million at the end of fiscal 2019.

Orders for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were relatively flat as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Orders increased in the High School Park and Recreation and International business units, and decreased in the Commercial, Live Events, and Transportation business units. The volatility of order timing for large projects and global accounts varies according to the needs of the customer and is the primary cause of the change in order volume in the Commercial, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation and International business units.

Net sales were similar for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Net sales increased in the Live Events, Transportation, and International business units, and decreased in the Commercial and High School Park and Recreation business units. The change in sales also correlates to the timing of converting orders and backlog into sales.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 22.9 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 as compared to 24.8 percent a year earlier. Operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $35.3 million, compared to $33.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Operating income as a percent of sales for the quarter decreased to 2.8 percent as compared to 5.2 percent during the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 was a benefit of 63.8 percent compared to an effective tax rate expense of 5.8 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The change in the effective tax rate, as compared to the same period one year ago, is primarily driven by differences in estimated tax credits proportionate to estimated annual pre-tax book income.

Reece Kurtenbach, chairman, president and chief executive officer stated, “We were pleased with our second quarter order and sales volumes; however, gross profit was impacted by higher project delivery costs and tariff related expenses compared to the same period last year. As expected, operating margin was impacted due to the planned increase in product development expenses for activities to accelerate the release of new and enhanced customer solutions.”

Outlook
Kurtenbach added, “The dynamic audio-visual communication systems market is expected to grow over the long-term. We remain optimistic about our ability to grow profitably within this business. To support this growth, we are evaluating and engaging in operational improvements to reduce the effort of delivery and to enhance the quality of the experience for both customers and employees. We also continue to monitor the geopolitical situation and are responding accordingly, such as actions to offset tariff impacts. We continue to invest in new technologies and advancements in manufacturing techniques to strengthen our market position as a trusted and leading value provider in both indoor and outdoor audio-visual communication systems."

Webcast Information
The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results today at 10:00 a.m. (CST). 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, High School Park and Recreation, and Transportation, and one International business unit. For more information, visit the company's website at: www.daktronics.com, email 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., P.O. 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 and orders, fluctuations in margins, the introduction of new products and technology, the impact of adverse weather conditions, increased regulation and other risks described in the company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2019 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.


-- END --

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


(1) Backlog is not a measure defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and our methodology for determining backlog may vary from the methodology used by other companies in determining their backlog amounts. For more information related to backlog, see Part I, Item 1. Business of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.




Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
November 2,
2019
 
October 27,
2018
 
November 2,
2019
 
October 27,
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
174,911

 
$
172,692

 
$
355,167

 
$
326,880

Cost of sales
134,824

 
129,935

 
269,575

 
245,876

Gross profit
40,087

 
42,757

 
85,592

 
81,004

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Selling
16,177

 
16,125

 
34,474

 
32,503

General and administrative
8,965

 
8,574

 
18,058

 
17,111

Product design and development
10,121

 
9,039

 
20,621

 
18,331

 
35,263

 
33,738

 
73,153

 
67,945

Operating income
4,824

 
9,019

 
12,439

 
13,059

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonoperating (expense) income:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest income
162

 
188

 
431

 
385

Interest expense
(31
)
 
(2
)
 
(66
)
 
(41
)
Other income (expense), net
(514
)
 
(66
)
 
(321
)
 
(220
)
 

 


 


 


Income before income taxes
4,441

 
9,139

 
12,483

 
13,183

Income tax (benefit) expense
(2,833
)
 
533

 
(1,821
)
 
3

Net income
$
7,274

 
$
8,606

 
$
14,304

 
$
13,180

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
45,115

 
44,780

 
45,114

 
44,717

Diluted
45,267

 
44,950

 
45,361

 
44,994

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.16

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.29

Diluted
$
0.16

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.29

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.14




















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

 
November 2,
2019
 
April 27,
2019
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
29,265

 
$
35,383

Restricted cash
59

 
359

Marketable securities
3,618

 
26,344

Accounts receivable, net
103,417

 
65,487

Inventories
79,237

 
78,832

Contract assets
34,395

 
33,704

Current maturities of long-term receivables
4,567

 
2,300

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
9,943

 
8,319

Income tax receivables
4,301

 
1,087

Property and equipment and other assets available for sale
1,860

 
1,858

Total current assets
270,662

 
253,673

 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
67,163

 
65,314

Long-term receivables, less current maturities
1,758

 
1,214

Goodwill
7,974

 
7,889

Intangibles, net
4,204

 
4,906

Investment in affiliates and other assets
15,458

 
5,052

Deferred income taxes
11,190

 
11,168

TOTAL ASSETS
$
378,409

 
$
349,216

 
 
 
 









Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(in thousands)
 
November 2,
2019
 
April 27,
2019
 
(unaudited)
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 

Accounts payable
$
48,432

 
$
44,873

Contract liabilities
48,387

 
47,178

Accrued expenses
36,817

 
32,061

Warranty obligations
9,837

 
9,492

Income taxes payable
638

 
468

Total current liabilities
144,111

 
134,072

 
 
 
 
Long-term warranty obligations
16,148

 
14,978

Long-term contract liabilities
10,578

 
10,053

Other long-term obligations
8,295

 
1,339

Long-term income taxes payable
735

 
578

Deferred income taxes
531

 
533

Total long-term liabilities
36,287

 
27,481

TOTAL LIABILITIES
180,398

 
161,553

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 

 
 

Common stock
59,276

 
57,699

Additional paid-in capital
43,546

 
42,561

Retained earnings
103,397

 
93,593

Treasury stock, at cost
(3,516
)
 
(1,834
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(4,692
)
 
(4,356
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
198,011

 
187,663

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
378,409

 
$
349,216



 







Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
 
November 2,
2019
 
October 27,
2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net income
$
14,304

 
$
13,180

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

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
8,724

 
9,300

Gain (loss) on sale of property, equipment and other assets
30

 
(93
)
Share-based compensation
1,184

 
1,263

Contingent consideration adjustment

 
(956
)
Equity in loss of affiliate
241

 
265

Provision for doubtful accounts
(535
)
 
51

Deferred income taxes, net
(64
)
 
(85
)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
(34,156
)
 
(368
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(10,272
)
 
22,557

 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Purchases of property and equipment
(9,768
)
 
(9,833
)
Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets
149

 
182

Purchases of marketable securities

 
(9,209
)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities
22,775

 
12,034

Purchases of and loans to equity investment
(896
)
 
(854
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 
(2,250
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
12,260

 
(9,930
)
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 
57

Principal payments on long-term obligations
(1,931
)
 
(431
)
Dividends paid
(4,500
)
 
(6,252
)
Payments for common shares repurchased
(1,682
)
 

Tax payments related to RSU issuances
(199
)
 
(246
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(8,312
)
 
(6,872
)
 
 
 
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
(94
)
 
73

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
(6,418
)
 
5,828

 
 
 
 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:
 

 
 

Beginning of period
35,742

 
29,755

End of period
$
29,324

 
$
35,583

 
 
 
 









Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Net Sales and Orders by Business Unit
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
November 2,
2019
 
October 27,
2018
 
Dollar Change
 
Percent Change
 
November 2,
2019
 
October 27,
2018
 
Dollar Change
 
Percent Change
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial
$
39,651

 
$
46,069

 
$
(6,418
)
 
(13.9
)%
 
$
83,686

 
$
76,638

 
$
7,048

 
9.2
 %
    Live Events
59,319

 
55,099

 
4,220

 
7.7

 
118,625

 
104,571

 
14,054

 
13.4

    High School Park and Recreation
30,193

 
31,580

 
(1,387
)
 
(4.4
)
 
60,658

 
59,700

 
958

 
1.6

    Transportation
20,330

 
18,077

 
2,253

 
12.5

 
39,348

 
35,234

 
4,114

 
11.7

    International
25,418

 
21,867

 
3,551

 
16.2

 
52,850

 
50,737

 
2,113

 
4.2

 
$
174,911

 
$
172,692

 
$
2,219

 
1.3
 %
 
$
355,167

 
$
326,880

 
$
28,287

 
8.7
 %
Orders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial
$
43,513

 
$
46,731

 
$
(3,218
)
 
(6.9
)%
 
$
82,161

 
$
82,523

 
$
(362
)
 
(0.4
)%
    Live Events
41,008

 
43,641

 
(2,633
)
 
(6.0
)
 
107,977

 
83,036

 
24,941

 
30.0

    High School Park and Recreation
22,853

 
18,445

 
4,408

 
23.9

 
53,405

 
56,894

 
(3,489
)
 
(6.1
)
    Transportation
16,992

 
21,279

 
(4,287
)
 
(20.1
)
 
39,207

 
43,195

 
(3,988
)
 
(9.2
)
    International
26,756

 
21,260

 
5,496

 
25.9

 
55,835

 
45,318

 
10,517

 
23.2

 
$
151,122

 
$
151,356

 
$
(234
)
 
(0.2
)%
 
$
338,585

 
$
310,966

 
$
27,619

 
8.9
 %



Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow*
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
 
November 2,
2019
 
October 27,
2018
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
(10,272
)
 
$
22,557

Purchases of property and equipment
(9,768
)
 
(9,833
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
149

 
182

Free cash flow
$
(19,891
)
 
$
12,906


*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.