Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results

ALMELO, Netherlands, Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. ST (the "Company") announces results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Highlights of the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2013

Net revenue for the third quarter 2013 was $498.9 million, an increase of $27.0 million, or 5.7%, from Net revenue for the third quarter 2012 of $471.9 million. Net income for the third quarter 2013 was $66.0 million, or $0.37 per diluted share.  This compares to Net income for the third quarter 2012 of $41.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share. Adjusted net income¹ for the third quarter 2013 was $97.9 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, which was 19.6% of Net revenue.  This was an increase of 15.5% compared to Adjusted net income¹ for the third quarter 2012 of $84.7 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, which was 18.0% of Net revenue.

Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1,475.7 million, an increase of $7.2 million, or 0.5%, from $1,468.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $121.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted share. This compares to Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 of $106.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share. Adjusted net income¹ for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $280.3 million, or $1.56 per diluted share, which was 19.0% of Net revenue. This was an increase of 3.3% compared to Adjusted net income¹ for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 of $271.2 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, which was 18.5% of Net revenue.

"We are pleased with our results for the third quarter which came in slightly better than expected with earnings growing at over twice the pace of Net revenue," said Martha Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "The balance of the year looks in line with our expectations for improved Net revenue growth over last year."

The Company spent $30.6 million, or 6.1% of Net revenue, on research, development and engineering related costs in the third quarter of 2013.  These costs reside in both the Cost of revenue and the Research and development lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

The Company's ending cash balance at September 30, 2013 was $348.2 million.  During the first nine months, the Company generated cash of $308.8 million from operations, used cash of $49.2 million in investing activities and used cash of $324.9 million in financing activities.

The Company recorded an income tax provision of $20.2 million for the third quarter 2013.  Approximately $7.6 million of the provision, or 6.0% of Adjusted EBIT, related to taxes that are payable in cash and approximately $12.6 million related to deferred income tax expense and other income tax expense.

The Company's total indebtedness at September 30, 2013 was $1.6 billion.  The Company's Net debt² was $1.3 billion resulting in a Net leverage ratio² of 2.4X. 

In October 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a $250.0 million share buyback program. Since the share buyback program was authorized, we have repurchased 4.4 million ordinary shares under this program for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $141.3 million.  On October 28, 2013, the Board of Directors amended the terms of the share buyback program, and reset the amount available for share repurchases to $250.0 million.  Under the amended program, the Company may repurchase ordinary shares from time to time, at such times and in amounts to be determined by Company management, based on market conditions, legal requirements and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The Company expects that any repurchase of shares will be funded by cash from operations.

Segment Performance

Guidance

The Company anticipates net revenue of $485 million to $505 million for the fourth quarter 2013, which, at the midpoint, is 11.1% higher than fourth quarter 2012 Net revenue of $445.4 million.  The Company also expects Adjusted net income¹ of $0.53 to $0.57 per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2013.  At the midpoint, this represents 17.0% growth compared to fourth quarter 2012 Adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.47.  This guidance assumes a diluted share count of 178.7 million for the fourth quarter 2013.

Company Earnings Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 8:00 AM eastern time to discuss the financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2013.  The U.S. dial in number is 877-486-0682 and the non-U.S. dial in number is 706-634-5536.  The passcode is 74857638.  A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at http://investors.sensata.com.  

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for one week following the call.  To access the replay, the U.S. dial in number is 855-859-2056 and the non-U.S. dial in number is 404-537-3406.  The replay passcode is 74857638.  A replay of the call will be also available by webcast for an extended period of time at the Company's website, at http://investors.sensata.com.   

About Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.

Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in ten countries.  Sensata's products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine applications. For more information, please visit Sensata's website at www.sensata.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  These statements relate to analyses and other information, which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable, and our future prospects, developments and business.  Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company's anticipated results for the fourth quarter of 2013.  Such statements involve risks or uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: worldwide economic conditions; governmental regulations, policies, and practices relating to the Company's non-US operations and international business; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange, commodity and interest rates; competitive pressures; pricing and other pressures from customers; adverse developments in the automotive industry; litigation and disputes involving the Company, including the extent of product liability and warranty claims asserted against the Company; non-performance by suppliers; integration of acquired companies; fundamental changes in the industries in which the Company operates; the loss of one or more suppliers of raw materials; and the Company's ability to secure financing to operate and grow its business or to explore opportunities.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak to results only as of the date the statements were made; and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise.  For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to the risk factors listed in the Company's SEC filings.  Copies of the Company's filings are available from its Investor Relations department or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure.  The Company defines Adjusted net income as follows: net income before debt refinancing costs and other financing transactions, deferred loss/(gain) on other hedges and loss/(gain) on currency remeasurement on debt, net, amortization and depreciation expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets, deferred income tax and other tax expense, amortization of deferred financing costs, restructuring and special charges, and other costs.  The Company believes Adjusted net income provides investors with helpful information with respect to the performance of the Company's operations and management uses Adjusted net income to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted net income is not a measure of liquidity.  See the tables below which reconcile Net income to Adjusted net income and Projected GAAP earnings per share to Projected Adjusted net income per share.

The following unaudited table reconciles the Company's Net income to Adjusted net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

The Company's definition of Adjusted net income includes the current tax expense (benefit) that will be payable (realized) on the Company's income tax return and excludes deferred income tax and other tax expense.  As the Company treats deferred income tax and other tax expense as an adjustment to compute Adjusted net income, the deferred income tax effect associated with the reconciling items would not change Adjusted net income for each period presented.  The theoretical current income tax expense/(benefit)associated with the reconciling items above would be as follows:  Amortization and depreciation expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets:  $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.8 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively; Restructuring and special charges:  ($1.0) million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.9 million and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The following unaudited table identifies where in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations the adjustments to reconcile Net income to Adjusted net income were recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

The following unaudited table reconciles the Company's Projected GAAP earnings per share to Projected Adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013.  The amounts in the table below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers.  Accordingly, certain amounts may not add due to the effect of rounding.

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Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013.  U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.  Estimates used may change as new events occur or additional information is obtained.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  

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