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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): June 9, 2021
 

 
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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:
 
   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))
 
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).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 

 
Section 2 - Financial Information
 
Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On June 9, 2021 Daktronics Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve months ended May 1, 2021 of fiscal 2021. 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 June 9, 2021 issued by Registrant regarding fourth quarter fiscal 2021 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:
 June 9, 2021
 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  Description
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Exhibit 99.1

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Daktronics, Inc. Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2021 Results

 

Brookings, S.D., June 9, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ - DAKT) today reported fiscal year and fourth quarter 2021 results. Daktronics reported fiscal year 2021 net sales of $482.0 million, operating income of $17.1 million, net income of $10.9 million, and earnings per diluted share of $0.24. This compares to net sales of $608.9 million, operating loss of $0.2 million, and net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 earnings per diluted share for fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2021 orders were $515.9 million compared to $620.8 million for fiscal 2020.

 

Daktronics reported fiscal 2021 fourth quarter net sales of $116.9 million, operating income of $1.1 million, and net income of $0.3 million, or $0.01 earnings per diluted share, compared to net sales of $126.1 million, operating loss of $3.5 million, and net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 loss per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter orders were $171.2 million compared to $147.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Product backlog at the end of the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter was $251 million, compared to a backlog of $212 million a year earlier and $195 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

 

Fiscal 2021 is a 52-week year and fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year. Sales, orders and other results of operations were impacted due to the additional week of operations.

 

Cash generated by operating activities for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2021 was $66.2 million, compared to cash generated of $10.8 million in fiscal 2020. Cash generated by operating activities is primarily derived from cash received from customers, offset by cash payments for inventories, subcontractors, employee related costs, and operating expense outflows. Cash provided from operations differed as compared to last year primarily due to a focus on customer collections, decreasing inventory levels, and lowering personnel and operating expense outflows as we managed operations through the uncertain times created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cash generation and use can vary based on order timing and levels, varying contractual payment terms from customers, and payments for inventory to meet delivery and installation schedules. Free cash flow, defined as cash provided from or used in operating activities less net investment in property and equipment, was a positive $61.5 million for fiscal 2021, as compared to a negative free cash flow of $7.0 million for fiscal 2020. Net investment in property and equipment was $4.7 million for fiscal 2021, as compared to $17.8 million for fiscal 2020. During fiscal 2021, the share repurchase and dividend programs were suspended with no related cash outflows. Cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were $80.4 million, which compares to $41.6 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. At the end of fiscal year 2021, there were no advances under the loan portion of the line of credit compared to $15 million borrowed at the end of fiscal year 2020

 

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Consolidated Financial Results

Orders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 increased 16.3 percent as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Orders increased in the Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, and International business units and decreased in the Transportation business unit. Overall, market activity began increasing as COVID-19 restrictions were reduced which improved economic outlooks.  This resulted in customers committing to large project and placing global account orders. The increase in the Live Events business unit was due to upgrades in university sports stadiums, primarily for football venues. The Commercial and International business units experienced an increase in orders mainly in the out-of-home ("OOH") market as advertising spend expanded. The Transportation business unit orders decreased due to a decline in state procurement project activity as compared to last year. 

 

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 decreased by 7.3 percent as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Net sales decreased in Live Events and International business units. Live Events was impacted the most due to lower order activity earlier this fiscal year. Commercial, High School Park and Recreation, and Transportation businesses were relatively flat year over year.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 23.6 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 as compared to 22.7 percent a year earlier. The increase in gross profit percentage was primarily due to the change in mix of project types and lower warranty charges. Warranty as a percent of sales improved to 1.3 percent as compared to 1.6 percent last year. Operating expense for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $26.4 million, compared to $32.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. This decrease is attributable to our focus on managing our expenses to expected order volumes through the COVID-19 pandemic. Declines in overall operating expenses were attributable to lower personnel related costs, reduced third-party contract use, and lower travel and entertainment activities. Operating income as a percentage of sales was 1.0 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 as compared to an operating loss as a percentage of sales of 2.7 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

 

The provision for income taxes during the fourth quarter is calculated based on actual results for the full fiscal year to income or loss, excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items for the reporting period. Our effective tax rate was 49.7 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 as compared to 66.9 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020

 

Fiscal 2021 Consolidated Financial Results

Orders for fiscal 2021 decreased by 16.9 percent as compared to fiscal 2020. Each business unit's order volume was lower in fiscal 2021 due to lower market activity from the resulting economic and business impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related timing of large contract orders. Each business unit’s orders were impacted by the additional week in fiscal 2020.

 

Net sales for fiscal 2021 decreased 20.8 percent as compared to fiscal 2020 as a result of order booking declines and delayed conversions to sales based on customer project schedules.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales improved to 25.0 percent for fiscal 2021 as compared to 22.8 percent a year earlier. Warranty as a percent of sales was 1.4 percent as compared to 1.9 percent last year. Operating expenses for fiscal 2021 were $103.5 million as compared to $138.9 million for fiscal 2020. The decrease in total operating expenses was primarily attributable to our focus on managing our expenses to expected order volumes. Declines in overall operating expenses included lower personnel related costs, reduced third-party contract use, lower travel and entertainment activities, and lowered marketing and convention events offset by an increase in bad debt expense. Operating margin improved to 3.5 percent as a percent of sales for fiscal 2021 as compared to a breakeven as percent of sales for fiscal 2020.

 

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 was 22.3 percent. The fiscal 2020 tax benefit was the result of permanent tax credits exceeding a valuation allowance.

 

 

 

Reece Kurtenbach, chairman, president and chief executive officer, stated, "As we entered into fiscal 2021, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainty, disruption, and volatility. To protect our liquidity, we reduced our operation's spend, capital investments, and returns to investors. While our orders and revenues were muted, we continued to market our solutions to customers and worked to strengthen our operations. These actions allowed us to generate cash, pay back our line of credit, and generate a profit through this uncertain pandemic year. I thank all of our stakeholders for your help in managing through this unique and unprecedented time – our employees, customers, suppliers, investors, and communities. 

 

Outlook

Kurtenbach added, "During the fourth quarter, order and quoting activities have increased creating a strong backlog and positive outlook going into fiscal 2022. We believe the movement of and the safe gathering of people will allow our customer’s markets to continue to recover over the coming year. Over the long-term, we believe the fundamentals of the audiovisual industry are strong and are poised for growth. We are actively investing in new technologies and markets to meet that expected demand with world-leading solutions and value. As we work through the pandemic recovery, we remain disciplined in managing our operating expenses and strategic in our capacity additions for the elevated demand. We expect headwinds in material, labor, freight availability and inflation as the world economies recover, which may cause volatility in our revenue cycles and production costs. We look forward to the global recovery and long-term profitable growth."

 

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 be 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, fluctuations in margins, the introduction of new products and technology, the impact of adverse weather conditions, raw material and component availability, and other risks noted in the company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2020 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

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

May 1,

   

May 2,

   

May 1,

   

May 2,

 
   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

 

Net sales

  $ 116,883     $ 126,108     $ 482,033     $ 608,932  

Cost of sales

    89,316       97,482       361,450       470,232  

Gross profit

    27,567       28,626       120,583       138,700  
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

Selling

    12,435       14,876       48,649       65,902  

General and administrative

    7,203       8,495       27,980       35,193  

Product design and development

    6,793       8,709       26,846       37,772  
      26,431       32,080       103,475       138,867  

Operating income (loss)

    1,136       (3,454 )     17,108       (167 )
                                 

Nonoperating income (expense):

                               

Interest income

    27       141       230       805  

Interest expense

    (46 )     (53 )     (295 )     (106 )

Other (expense) income, net

    (606 )     111       (2,983 )     (541 )
                                 

Income (loss) before income taxes

    511       (3,255 )     14,060       (9 )

Income tax (benefit) expense

    254       (2,176 )     3,134       (500 )

Net income (loss)

  $ 257     $ (1,079 )   $ 10,926     $ 491  
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    45,147       44,685       44,989       45,031  

Diluted

    45,360       44,685       45,202       45,316  
                                 

Earnings (loss) per share:

                               
Basic   $ 0.01     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.01  
Diluted   $ 0.01     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.01  
                                 

Cash dividends declared per share

  $     $ 0.05     $     $ 0.20  

 

 

 

 

Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

   

May 1,

   

May 2,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

ASSETS

               

CURRENT ASSETS:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 77,590     $ 40,398  

Restricted cash

    2,812       14  

Marketable securities

          1,230  

Accounts receivable, net

    67,808       72,577  

Inventories

    74,356       86,803  

Contract assets

    32,799       35,467  

Current maturities of long-term receivables

    1,462       3,519  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    7,445       9,629  

Income tax receivables

    731       548  

Property and equipment and other assets available for sale

          1,817  

Total current assets

    265,003       252,002  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    58,682       67,484  

Long-term receivables, less current maturities

    1,635       1,114  

Goodwill

    8,414       7,743  

Intangibles, net

    2,083       3,354  

Investment in affiliates and other assets

    27,403       27,683  

Deferred income taxes

    11,944       13,271  

TOTAL ASSETS

    375,164       372,651  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Accounts payable

    40,251       47,834  

Contract liabilities

    64,495       50,897  

Accrued expenses

    30,672       36,626  

Warranty obligations

    10,464       9,764  

Income taxes payable

    738       844  

Total current liabilities

    146,620       145,965  
                 

Long-term warranty obligations

    15,496       15,860  

Long-term contract liabilities

    10,720       10,707  

Other long-term obligations

    7,816       22,105  

Long-term income tax payable

    548       582  

Deferred income taxes

    410       452  

Total long-term liabilities

    34,990       49,706  
                 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

               

Common stock

    60,575       60,010  

Additional paid-in capital

    46,595       44,627  

Retained earnings

    96,016       85,090  

Treasury stock, at cost

    (7,297 )     (7,470 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (2,335 )     (5,277 )

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    193,554       176,980  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  $ 375,164     $ 372,651  

 

 

 

 

Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

   

Year Ended

 
   

May 1,

   

May 2,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

               

Net income

  $ 10,926     $ 491  

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

               

Depreciation and amortization

    17,077       17,718  

Gain on sale of property, equipment and other assets

    (572 )     (35 )

Share-based compensation

    2,067       2,265  

Equity in loss of affiliate

    2,370       741  

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of recovery

    1,299       (99 )

Deferred income taxes, net

    1,314       (2,183 )

Change in operating assets and liabilities

    31,731       (8,090 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    66,212       10,808  
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (7,891 )     (18,091 )

Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets

    3,184       322  

Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities

    1,230       25,162  

Purchases of and loans to equity investment

    (6,744 )     (11,664 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (10,221 )     (4,271 )
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

               

Borrowings on notes payable

          15,000  
Payments on notes payable     (15,000 )      

Principal payments on long-term obligations

    (460 )     (2,149 )

Dividends paid

          (8,994 )

Payments for common shares repurchased

          (5,636 )

Tax payments related to RSU issuances

    (125 )     (199 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (15,585 )     (1,978 )
                 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

    (416 )     111  

NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

    39,990       4,670  
                 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:

               

Beginning of period

    40,412       35,742  

End of period

  $ 80,402     $ 40,412  

 

 

 

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Daktronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Net Sales and Orders by Business Unit

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

May 1,

   

May 2,

                   

May 1,

   

May 2,

                 
   

2021

   

2020

   

Dollar Change

   

Percent Change

   

2021

   

2020

   

Dollar Change

   

Percent Change

 

Net sales:

                                                               

Commercial

  $ 32,353     $ 32,061     $ 292       0.9 %   $ 127,300     $ 152,627     $ (25,327 )     (16.6 )%

Live Events

    30,423       37,395       (6,972 )     (18.6 )     143,049       196,591       (53,542 )     (27.2 )

High School Park and Recreation

    20,392       20,981       (589 )     (2.8 )     91,557       96,414       (4,857 )     (5.0 )

Transportation

    16,694       16,875       (181 )     (1.1 )     58,284       70,139       (11,855 )     (16.9 )

International

    17,021       18,796       (1,775 )     (9.4 )     61,843       93,161       (31,318 )     (33.6 )
    $ 116,883     $ 126,108     $ (9,225 )     (7.3 )%   $ 482,033     $ 608,932     $ (126,899 )     (20.8 )%

Orders:

                                                               

Commercial

  $ 45,949     $ 27,123     $ 18,826       69.4 %   $ 138,878     $ 146,182     $ (7,304 )     (5.0 )%

Live Events

    63,558       54,373       9,185       16.9       157,177       203,834       (46,657 )     (22.9 )

High School Park and Recreation

    29,710       26,236       3,474       13.2       94,292       100,088       (5,796 )     (5.8 )

Transportation

    11,983       28,063       (16,080 )     (57.3 )     49,696       83,473       (33,777 )     (40.5 )

International

    19,977       11,374       8,603       75.6       75,841       87,201       (11,360 )     (13.0 )
    $ 171,177     $ 147,169     $ 24,008       16.3 %   $ 515,884     $ 620,778     $ (104,894 )     (16.9 )%

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

(in thousands)(unaudited)

 

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

May 1,

   

May 2,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 66,212     $ 10,808  

Purchases of property and equipment

    (7,891 )     (18,091 )

Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets

    3,184       322  

Free cash flow

  $ 61,505     $ (6,961 )

 

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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“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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