KENT, Wash., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, today reported results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended April 30, 2009.
For the quarter, Flow reported consolidated revenues of $43.7 million, which compares to $48.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 and $63.3 million in the year-ago quarter. The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $4.3 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $13.3 million or $0.35 per basic and diluted share a year ago.
Net loss for the quarter just ended includes a $3.8 million pre-tax charge for previously deferred transaction costs related to the Company's previously contemplated acquisition of OMAX Corporation, which was terminated on May 11, and aggregate pre-tax charges of $1.4 million related to the write off of deferred financing costs associated with the amendment to the Company's senior credit facility, centralizing its manufacturing operations, and severance related to cost reductions. Excluding those charges and the related tax effects, the pro forma loss from continuing operations was $1.2 million or $0.03 per basic and diluted share as compared to the prior year quarter pro forma net income of $1.5 million or $0.04 per share after excluding the tax benefit from the reversal of income tax valuation allowance of $11.8 million.
"We continue to see the impact of the global economic slowdown in portions of our business," said Charley Brown, President and CEO of Flow. "We feel that roughly two-thirds of our fourth quarter revenue stream has stabilized while one-third remains more volatile during these difficult economic times. Meanwhile, we continue to build our new distribution channel having added 20 distributors in 17 countries over the past six months. This indirect sales model represents a new avenue for long-term growth. In addition, we are continuously monitoring our cost structure to ensure that we emerge a stronger company when the recession ends."
Operations Review
For the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter, compared to the prior-year quarter:
- Standard Segment sales, which include sales of systems that do not require significant custom configuration, as well as parts and services for those installed systems were $32.6 million in the quarter, a decrease of 21% from the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 and a decrease of 43% from the prior year quarter. Operating loss from the Standard Segment totaled $889,000 in the quarter, which compares to operating income of $9.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Advanced Segment sales, which include sales of complex aerospace and automation systems requiring specific custom configuration and advanced features, as well as parts and services for those installed systems were $11.1 million in the quarter, an increase of 50% from the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 and an increase of 82% from the prior-year quarter. Operating income from the Advanced Segment was $2.3 million in the quarter compared to operating loss of $421,000 in the prior year quarter. The Advanced Segment backlog at the end of the quarter was $32.5 million.
- Total overall operating expenses were $22.4 million in the quarter, which includes $4.5 million in charges related to the deferred transaction costs related to the OMAX transaction, the centralization of our manufacturing operations and severance related to cost reductions. Excluding those charges, operating expenses were $17.9 million, compared with $20.5 million in the prior-year quarter. In connection with the termination of the OMAX transaction in May, the Company will record a net charge of approximately $2.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.
- On March 10, 2009 and subsequently on June 10, 2009, the Company amended its Senior Credit Facility Agreement to reduce its Line of Credit from $65 million to $40 million and amended its financial covenants to provide the Company flexibility during the current economic environment.
Conference Call
Flow plans to hold a conference call to discuss these results today: Thursday, June 25th at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call may be heard by dialing 1-877-941-8632 or 1-480-629-9821. A 48-hour replay will be available following the call by dialing 1-800-406-7325 or 1-303-590-3030; the replay passcode is 4098683. A live audio Webcast of the conference call may be found in the investor section at www.flowcorp.com. A Webcast replay of the call will also be available for two weeks.
About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, and more. For more information, visit www.flowcorp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based on a number of risk factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding future distributors and avenues for growth, the anticipated strength of the Company when the recession ends and expected charges relating to the Omax acquisition. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement.
Flow International Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
US Dollars in thousands,
except per share data
Three months ended Twelve months ended
April 30, April 30,
2009 2008 % 2009 2008 %
Change Change
Sales $43,749 $63,273 -31% $210,103 $244,259 -14%
Cost of Sales 26,337 36,791 -28% 121,775 142,549 -15%
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Gross Margin 17,412 26,482 -34% 88,328 101,710 -13%
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Operating
expenses:
Sales and
Marketing 9,174 10,481 -12% 41,170 42,272 -3%
Research and
Engineering 1,835 2,183 -16% 8,644 8,771 -1%
General and
Administrative 6,920 7,869 -12% 29,506 33,888 -13%
Provision for
Patent
Litigation - - NM 29,000 - NM
Goodwill
Impairment - - NM 2,764 - NM
Restructuring
and Other
Operating
Charges 4,484 - NM 6,878 - NM
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Operating
Expenses 22,413 20,533 9% 117,962 84,931 39%
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Operating
Income (loss) (5,001) 5,949 NM (29,634) 16,779 NM
Interest
Income
(Expense),
net (732) 62 NM (1,068) 361 NM
Other Expense,
net (555) (1,090) -49% (614) (1,846) -67%
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Income (Loss)
before taxes (6,288) 4,921 NM (31,316) 15,294 NM
Income Tax
Benefit 1,950 8,389 NM 8,230 6,617 24%
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Income (Loss)
from Continuing
Operations (4,338) 13,310 NM (23,086) 21,911 NM
Discontinued
Operations,
net of tax (133) 25 NM (733) 443 NM
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Net Income
(loss) $(4,471) $13,335 NM $(23,819) $22,354 NM
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Per share amounts:
Basic Income
(Loss) from
Continuing
Operations $(0.12) $0.35 NM $(0.61) $0.59 NM
Basic Net
Income (Loss) $(0.12) $0.35 NM $(0.63) $0.60 NM
Diluted Income
(Loss) from
Continuing
Operations $(0.12) $0.35 NM $(0.61) $0.58 NM
Diluted Net
Income
(loss) $(0.12) $0.35 NM $(0.63) $0.59 NM
Weighted Average
Shares
Outstanding
(000):
Basic 37,685 37,588 37,627 37,421
Diluted 37,685 37,920 37,627 37,893
NM = not meaningful
Flow International Corporation
Supplemental Data
(Unaudited)
US Dollars in thousands
Three months ended Twelve months ended
April 30, April 30,
2009 2008 % 2009 2008 %
Change Change
Sales Breakdown:
Systems $29,946 $45,620 -34% $145,944 $176,755 -17%
Consumable
Parts 13,803 17,653 -22% 64,159 67,504 -5%
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Total $43,749 $63,273 -31% $210,103 $244,259 -14%
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Segment Revenue
Breakdown:
Standard $32,611 $57,149 -43% $181,132 $216,063 -16%
Advanced 11,138 6,124 82% 28,971 28,196 3%
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$43,749 $63,273 -31% $210,103 $244,259 -14%
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Segment
Operating Income
(Loss) Breakdown:
Standard $(889) $9,503 NM $21,067 $40,967 -49%
Advanced 2,317 (421) NM (272) (5,090) -95%
All Other* (7,292) (4,042) 80% (50,556) (17,996) NM
Intersegment
Eliminations 862 909 -5% 126 (1,103) NM
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$(5,001) $5,949 NM $(29,634) $16,779 NM
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* Includes corporate overhead expenses as well as general and
administrative expenses of inactive subsidiaries that do not
constitute segments. Fiscal year 2009 operating loss includes a $29
million charge related to the patent litigation with OMAX during the
current fiscal year pursuant to a Settlement and Cross Licensing
Agreement
Depreciation and
Amortization
Expense $1,133 $1,339 -15% $4,343 $3,974 9%
Capital
Spending $2,070 $1,570 32% $8,932 $6,303 42%
Flow International Corporation
Selected Balance Sheet Data
US Dollars in thousands
April 30, April 30,
2009 2008 % Change
Cash $10,117 $29,099 -65%
Receivables, net 32,103 33,632 -5%
Inventories 21,480 29,339 -27%
Total Debt 18,530 4,428 NM
Flow International Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Pro Forma
(Unaudited)
US Dollars in thousands, except per share data
Three months Twelve months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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GAAP Income (Loss) from
Continuing Operations $(4,338) $13,310 $(23,086) $21,911
Adjustments:
Provision for
Patent Litigation - - 29,000 -
Write-off of Previously
Deferred Direct
Transaction Costs 3,767 - 3,767
Restructuring and Other
Operating Charges 717 - 2,994 -
Goodwill Impairment - - 2,764 -
Write-off of Deferred
Debt Issuance Costs 654 - 654 -
Inventory Write-Off 36 - 144 -
Premium from Warrant
Repurchase - - - -
Change in German
Tax Law - - - 389
Amendment of Former
CEO Contract - - - 2,891
Reversal of German
Valuation Allowance - - - (1,160)
Tax Benefit from Reversal
of Valuation Allowance - (11,800) - (11,800)
Tax Effect of Adjustments (2,018) - (15,336) 614
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Pro forma Income (Loss)
from Continuing
Operations $(1,182) $1,510 $901 $12,844
------- ------ ---- -------
GAAP Net Income (Loss) $(4,471) $13,335 $(23,819) $22,354
Adjustments:
Provision for Patent
Litigation - - 29,000 -
Write-off of Previously
Deferred Direct
Transaction Costs 3,767 - 3,767 -
Restructuring and Other
Operating Charges 717 - 2,994 -
Goodwill Impairment - - 2,764 -
Write-off of Deferred
Debt Issuance Costs 654 - 654 -
Inventory Write-Off 36 - 144 -
Premium from Warrant
Repurchase - - - -
Change in German
Tax Law - - - 389
Amendment of Former
CEO Contract - - - 2,891
Reversal of German
Valuation Allowance - - - (1,160)
Tax Benefit from
Reversal of Valuation
Allowance - (11,800) - (11,800)
Tax Effect of Adjustments (2,018) - (15,336) 614
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Pro forma Net Income
(Loss) $(1,315) $1,535 $168 $13,288
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Per Share Amounts
GAAP Basic and Diluted
Income (Loss) Per Share
Income (Loss) from
Continuing Operations $(0.12) $0.35 $(0.61) $0.59
Net Income (Loss) $(0.12) $0.35 $(0.63) $0.60
Pro forma Basic and Diluted
Income (Loss) per Share
Income (Loss) from
Continuing
Operations $(0.03) $0.04 $0.02 $0.34
Net Income (Loss) $(0.03) $0.04 $0.00 $0.35
Contact:
Flow Investor Relations
Geoffrey Buscher
253-813-3286
investors@flowcorp.com
