TEMPE, Ariz., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the company’s Board of Directors have authorized an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.165 to $0.17 per share, effective immediately.
Second quarter 2024 results(1):
Revenue of $666 millionGenerated net cash provided by operations of $56 million and positive free cash flow of $47 millionGAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 10.2%GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin of 4.1% and 5.1%, respectivelyGAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.43 and $0.57, respectively
Three Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
2024
2024
2023
Sales
$
666
$
676
$
733
Net income
$
16
$
14
$
14
Income from operations
$
27
$
26
$
24
Net income – non-GAAP(1)
$
21
$
20
$
20
Income from operations – non-GAAP(1)
$
34
$
33
$
33
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.43
$
0.38
$
0.39
Diluted earnings per share – non-GAAP(1)
$
0.57
$
0.55
$
0.56
Operating margin
4.1
%
3.8
%
3.3
%
Operating margin – non-GAAP(1)
5.1
%
4.9
%
4.5
%
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP results to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and a discussion of why management believes these non-GAAP results are useful are included below.
“Once again Benchmark delivered solid results, demonstrating consistent progress toward achieving our longer-term operational objectives,” said Jeff Benck, Benchmark’s President and CEO.
Benck continued, “While market uncertainty persists across a number of our sectors, we remain focused on executing for our customers while protecting margins, driving down inventories and delivering positive free cash flow, which we now expect to exceed $120 million in fiscal year 2024.”
Cash Conversion Cycle
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
2024
2024
2023
Accounts receivable days
51
56
59
Contract asset days
25
24
23
Inventory days
90
94
102
Accounts payable days
(52)
(52)
(56)
Advance payments from customers days
(24)
(28)
(25)
Cash conversion cycle days
90
94
103
Second Quarter 2024 Industry Sector Update
Revenue and percentage of sales by industry sector were as follows.
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
(In millions)
2024
2024
2023
Semi-Cap
$
172
26
%
$
166
25
%
$
164
22
%
Complex Industrials
142
21
%
141
21
%
167
23
%
Medical
111
17
%
115
17
%
145
20
%
A&D
109
16
%
106
16
%
80
11
%
AC&C
132
20
%
148
21
%
177
24
%
Total
$
666
100
%
$
676
100
%
$
733
100
%
Revenue decreased quarter over quarter primarily due to decreases in Medical and Advanced Computing and Communications (AC&C) sales, which were partially offset by an increase in Semi-Cap sales. Revenue decreased year-over-year primarily due to decreases in Complex Industrials, Medical, and AC&C sales, which were partially offset by increases in Semi-Cap and A&D sales.
Third Quarter 2024 Guidance
Revenue between $630 million – $670 millionDiluted GAAP earnings per share between $0.36 – $0.42Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share between $0.52 – $0.58Non-GAAP earnings per share guidance excludes stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges and other costs, and amortization of intangible assets.
In the third quarter of 2024, restructuring charges are expected to be approximately $1.0 million, stock-based compensation expense is expected to be $4.5 million and the amortization of intangible assets is expected to be $1.2 million.
Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the call and accompanying reference materials will be accessible by logging on to the Company’s website at www.bench.com. A replay of the broadcast will also be available on the Company’s website.
About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product life cycle by leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: semiconductor capital equipment, complex industrials, medical, commercial aerospace, defense, and advanced computing and communications. Benchmark’s global operations include facilities in seven countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are identified as any statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “strategy,” “position,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “predict,” and similar expressions of the negative or other variations thereof. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning the Company’s outlook and guidance for third quarter and fiscal year 2024 results, future operating results or margins, the ability to generate sales and income or cash flow, expected revenue mix, the Company’s business strategy and strategic initiatives, the Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock, the Company’s expectations regarding restructuring charges, stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangibles, and the Company’s intentions concerning the payment of dividends, among others, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes these statements are based on and derived from reasonable assumptions, they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, relating to operations, markets and the business environment generally, including those discussed under Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in any of the Company’s subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Events relating to the possibility of customer demand fluctuations, supply chain constraints, continuing inflationary pressures, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations and high interest rates, geopolitical uncertainties including continuing hostilities and tensions, trade restrictions and sanctions, or the ability to utilize the Company’s manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover its fixed operating costs, may have resulting impacts on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and the Company’s ability (or inability) to execute on its plans. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes, including the future results of the Company’s operations, may vary materially from those indicated. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this document, and the Company assumes no obligation to update.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management discloses certain non‐GAAP information to provide investors with additional information to analyze the Company’s performance and underlying trends. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude restructuring charges, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets acquired in business combinations, certain legal and other settlement losses (gains), customer insolvency losses (recoveries), asset impairments, other significant non-recurring costs and the related tax impacts of all of the above. A detailed reconciliation between GAAP results and results excluding certain items (“non-GAAP”) is included in the following tables attached to this document. In situations where a non-GAAP reconciliation has not been provided, the Company was unable to provide such a reconciliation without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty predicting the occurrence, the financial impact and the periods in which the non-GAAP adjustments may be recognized. Management uses non‐GAAP measures that exclude certain items in order to better assess operating performance and help investors compare results with our previous guidance. This document also references “free cash flow”, a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as cash flow from operations less additions to property, plant and equipment and purchased software. The Company’s non‐GAAP information is not necessarily comparable to the non‐GAAP information used by other companies. Non‐GAAP information should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, net income or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. Readers should consider the types of events and transactions for which adjustments have been made.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Sales
$
665,896
$
733,232
$
1,341,471
$
1,427,927
Cost of sales
597,946
666,201
1,206,113
1,296,938
Gross profit
67,950
67,031
135,358
130,989
Selling, general and administrative expenses
38,022
37,672
75,354
75,870
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,591
2,408
3,183
Restructuring charges and other costs
1,471
3,287
4,814
4,713
Income from operations
27,253
24,481
52,782
47,223
Interest expense
(6,933)
(8,258)
(14,178)
(14,708)
Interest income
2,526
1,622
4,518
2,880
Other (expense) income, net
(2,323)
61
(3,500)
(2,104)
Income before income taxes
20,523
17,906
39,622
33,291
Income tax expense
4,995
3,915
10,092
6,940
Net income
$
15,528
$
13,991
$
29,530
$
26,351
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
0.43
$
0.39
$
0.82
$
0.74
Diluted
$
0.43
$
0.39
$
0.81
$
0.74
Weighted-average number of shares used in
calculating earnings per share:
Basic
36,047
35,618
35,929
35,478
Diluted
36,497
35,676
36,388
35,730
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
June 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
309,287
$
277,391
Restricted cash
578
5,822
Accounts receivable, net
376,568
449,404
Contract assets
182,090
174,979
Inventories
599,842
683,801
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
42,286
44,350
Total current assets
1,510,651
1,635,747
Property, plant and equipment, net
225,888
227,698
Operating lease right-of-use assets
125,082
130,830
Goodwill and other long-term assets
293,118
280,480
Total assets
$
2,154,739
$
2,274,755
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt
$
5,928
$
4,283
Accounts payable
346,153
367,480
Advance payments from customers
157,156
204,883
Accrued liabilities
133,823
136,901
Total current liabilities
643,060
713,547
Long-term debt, net of current installments
283,559
326,674
Operating lease liabilities
116,637
123,385
Other long-term liabilities
16,379
32,064
Total liabilities
1,059,635
1,195,670
Shareholders’ equity
1,095,104
1,079,085
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,154,739
$
2,274,755
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
29,530
$
26,351
Depreciation and amortization
23,026
22,549
Stock-based compensation expense
6,361
8,657
Accounts receivable
71,346
6,359
Contract assets
(7,111)
(2,264)
Inventories
82,717
(28,096)
Accounts payable
(25,550)
9,499
Advance payments from customers
(47,727)
(12,260)
Other changes in working capital and other, net
(28,318)
(31,163)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
104,274
(368)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment and software
(14,407)
(47,049)
Other investing activities, net
(1,405)
585
Net cash used in investing activities
(15,812)
(46,464)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net debt activity
(41,731)
102,237
Other financing activities, net
(17,161)
(17,296)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(58,892)
84,941
Effect of exchange rate changes
(2,918)
(209)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
26,652
37,900
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
283,213
207,430
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
309,865
$
245,330
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Results
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income from operations (GAAP)
$
27,253
$
25,529
$
24,481
$
52,782
$
47,223
Restructuring charges and other costs
1,471
3,343
2,364
4,814
3,790
Stock-based compensation expense
4,185
2,176
3,867
6,361
8,657
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,204
1,591
2,408
3,183
Asset impairment
—
—
923
—
923
Legal and other settlement loss (gain)
317
855
—
1,172
—
Customer insolvency (recovery)
(316)
—
—
(316)
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
34,114
$
33,107
$
33,226
$
67,221
$
63,776
GAAP operating margin
4.1
%
3.8
%
3.3
%
3.9
%
3.3
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
5.1
%
4.9
%
4.5
%
5.0
%
4.5
%
Gross profit (GAAP)
$
67,950
$
67,408
$
67,031
$
135,358
$
130,989
Stock-based compensation expense
326
426
423
752
819
Customer insolvency (recovery)
(316)
—
—
(316)
—
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
67,960
$
67,834
$
67,454
$
135,794
$
131,808
GAAP gross margin
10.2
%
10.0
%
9.1
%
10.1
%
9.2
%
Non-GAAP gross margin
10.2
%
10.0
%
9.2
%
10.1
%
9.2
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
38,022
$
37,332
$
37,672
$
75,354
$
75,870
Stock-based compensation expense
(3,858)
(1,750)
(3,444)
(5,608)
(7,838)
Legal and other settlement (loss) gain
(317)
(855)
—
(1,172)
—
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses
$
33,847
$
34,727
$
34,228
$
68,574
$
68,032
Net income (GAAP)
$
15,528
$
14,002
$
13,991
$
29,530
$
26,351
Restructuring charges and other costs
1,471
3,343
2,364
4,814
3,790
Stock-based compensation expense
4,185
2,176
3,867
6,361
8,657
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,204
1,591
2,408
3,183
Asset impairment
—
—
923
—
923
Legal and other settlement loss (gain)
317
855
(1,155)
1,172
(1,155)
Customer insolvency (recovery)
(316)
—
—
(316)
—
Income tax adjustments(1)
(1,437)
(1,393)
(1,484)
(2,830)
(3,007)
Non-GAAP net income
$
20,952
$
20,187
$
20,097
$
41,139
$
38,742
Diluted earnings per share:
Diluted (GAAP)
$
0.43
$
0.38
$
0.39
$
0.81
$
0.74
Diluted (Non-GAAP)
$
0.57
$
0.55
$
0.56
$
1.13
$
1.08
Weighted-average number of shares used in
calculating diluted earnings per share:
Diluted (GAAP)
36,497
36,401
35,676
36,388
35,730
Diluted (Non-GAAP)
36,497
36,401
35,676
36,388
35,730
Net cash provided by (used in) operations
$
55,816
$
48,457
$
24,538
$
104,274
$
(368)
Additions to property, plant and
equipment and software
(8,504)
(5,903)
(8,318)
(14,407)
(47,049)
Free cash flow (used)
$
47,312
$
42,554
$
16,220
$
89,867
$
(47,417)
(1) This amount represents the tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments using the applicable effective tax rates.
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