EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

MODUSLINK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS REPORTS FINANCIAL

RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2009

WALTHAM, Mass., June 9, 2009 — ModusLink Global Solutions™, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) today reported financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2009, ended April 30, 2009.

Financial Summary

 

 

Net revenue of $231.5 million, a decrease of 3.2% from the third quarter of fiscal 2008

 

Gross margin as a percentage of revenue of 14.0% compared to 12.9% in the third quarter of the prior year

 

Operating income of $2.7 million compared to operating income of approximately breakeven for the third quarter of fiscal 2008

 

Net loss of $1.9 million, or ($0.04) per share, compared with net loss of $2.6 million, or ($0.05) per share, in the same period last year

 

Non-GAAP operating income of $16.1 million compared with $7.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008

 

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $167.8 million at April 30, 2009, a $32.1 million increase from $135.7 million at January 31, 2009, the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009

Consolidated Financial Results

“Although the economic slowdown continues to affect our business, we are encouraged with the overall third quarter results, which reflect the benefits of our value proposition to clients and the actions we have taken to rapidly and efficiently manage costs in response to market conditions,” said Joseph C. Lawler, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “As expected, revenues from existing client engagements were lower in the third quarter compared to the same quarter last year due to the market environment. However, our results include strong growth in revenue from new engagements, as clients continue to recognize the value of reducing costs through outsourcing their supply chain, and contributions from our recent acquisitions.”

“The cost reduction initiatives that we began in the first half of the fiscal year to align our business with unit volumes as well as our recent acquisitions contributed to a significant increase in gross margin as a percentage of revenue,” continued Lawler. “Our cost reduction initiatives are on track and drove a 24% reduction in SG&A in the third quarter. Moving forward, as we continue to add new engagements and implement our cost reduction plans, while maintaining our ability to provide excellent client service, we are positioning ModusLink to take advantage of the eventual market recovery.”


ModusLink reported net revenue of $231.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 3.2%, compared to net revenue of $239.2 million reported in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Compared to the same period last year, third quarter fiscal 2009 revenue from new engagements increased by approximately $16.3 million, or 61%, and revenue from the Company’s base business declined approximately $38.8 million or 18.4%. In addition, revenue in the third quarter of 2009 from ModusLink Open Channel Solutions (ModusLink OCS) and ModusLink PTS, acquired in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, respectively, was $16.9 million compared with $2.1 million contributed by ModusLink OCS in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $32.4 million, or 14.0% of revenue, compared to $30.9 million, or 12.9% of revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase in gross margin as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to the previously announced cost reduction initiatives as well as contributions from ModusLink OCS and ModusLink PTS.

Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 increased to $2.7 million compared to operating income of $10 thousand for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Growth in operating income was primarily due to improved gross margin and a $7.1 million, or 24.3%, reduction in SG&A expenses as a result of the Company’s cost reduction initiatives and lower information technology related expenses, partially offset by a $5.4 million increase in restructuring costs.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $1.9 million, or ($0.04) per share, compared to net loss of $2.6 million, or ($0.05) per share, for the same period in fiscal 2008. Net results include a change in other income (expense) to an expense of $1.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from an expense of $70 thousand in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. This change was primarily due to a decline in interest income and an increase in losses from affiliates, partially offset by gains related to an @Ventures liquidity event. Income tax expense was $3.2 million for both periods.

Excluding net charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation, restructuring and non-cash charges, the Company reported non-GAAP operating income of $16.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, a 112% increase from $7.6 million for the same period in fiscal 2008.

As of April 30, 2009, the Company had working capital of approximately $236.7 million compared with $217.4 million at January 31, 2009 and $238.7 million at July 31, 2008. Included in working capital as of April 30, 2009 was cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $167.8 million compared to cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $135.7 million at January 31, 2009 and $162.1 million at July 31, 2008. The Company concluded the quarter with no outstanding bank debt.

 

2


“During the third quarter, ModusLink increased its cash position by $32.1 million, primarily driven by $16.0 million of free cash flow from operations,” said Steven G. Crane, chief financial officer. “In addition, we generated $16.7 million in proceeds from @Ventures investing activities. With more than $167 million in cash and no debt, we continue to be supported by a strong balance sheet, which is an important asset in a market where financial strength and liquidity are key competitive differentiators.”

“While we are encouraged with our financial performance in the third quarter, ModusLink and its clients continue to operate in an extremely difficult environment, which we expect will continue to impact our revenues,” continued Crane. “However, we expect that our progress adding new business and reducing expenses while maintaining a strong balance sheet will enable us to benefit as the market environment improves.”

Stock Repurchase Program

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $15 million of the Company’s common stock from time to time over the next 12 months.

“With our cost reduction initiatives taking effect, we believe that we are in an improved position to repurchase ModusLink shares, while maintaining the strength of our balance sheet, and therefore have authorized a new stock repurchase plan,” said Lawler. “We believe that shares of ModusLink are a very attractive investment for the Company and the repurchase plan reflects management’s commitment to increasing value for our shareholders.”

The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by the Company’s management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. Repurchases may also be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Any repurchased shares will be available for use in connection with the Company’s stock plans and for other corporate purposes or may be retired. The repurchase program will be funded using the Company’s working capital.

Conference Call Information

As previously announced, ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2009 third quarter results at 5:00 p.m. ET on June 9, 2009. Investors can listen to the conference call on the Internet at www.ir.moduslink.com. To listen to the live call, go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start time to download and install the necessary audio software.

 

3


Non-GAAP Information

The Company believes that its non-GAAP measure of operating income/(loss) (“non-GAAP operating income/(loss)”) provides investors with a useful, supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance by excluding the impact of non-cash charges and restructuring activities. Each of the excluded items was excluded because it may be considered to be of a non-operational or non-cash nature. Historically, the Company has recorded significant impairment and restructuring charges. These charges, as well as charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, have been excluded for the purpose of enhancing the understanding by both management and investors of the underlying baseline operating results and trends of the business, which management uses to evaluate our financial performance for purposes of planning and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) does not have any standardized definition and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other reporting companies. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) should not be evaluated in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s usage of non-GAAP operating income/(loss), and the underlying methodology in excluding certain charges, is not necessarily an indication of the results of operations that may be expected in the future, or that the Company will not, in fact, incur such charges in future periods. A table reconciling the Company’s non-GAAP operating income/(loss) to its GAAP operating income/(loss) and its GAAP net income/(loss) is included in the statement of operations information in this release.

About ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. is a leader in global supply chain business process management. The Company executes critical processes for clients in the high technology and communications industries to provide competitive differentiation and enable new channel and new market opportunities. ModusLink Global Solutions’ integrated portfolio of supply chain outsourcing and technology solutions span four core competencies: supply chain, aftermarket, e-Business and entitlement management. The Company has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts and more than 25 facilities in 14 countries – giving it the largest global footprint in the industry. For additional information, visit www.moduslink.com.

ModusLink Global Solutions is a registered trademark of ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

 

 

 

 

This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, the prospects for adding new engagements, the efficiency gains expected to be realized as a result of the continued implementation of cost reduction actions, the Company’s ability to manage through the current economic environment and the Company’s ability to maintain a strong balance sheet. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, those with respect to the Company’s goals, plans, expectations and strategies set forth herein are forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the Company’s success, including its ability to meet its revenue and operating income targets, maintain and improve its cash position, expand its

 

4


operations and revenue, lower its costs, improve its gross margins, sustain profitability, reach its long-term objectives and operate optimally, depends on its ability to execute on its business strategy and the continued and increased demand for and market acceptance of its services; global economic conditions, especially in the technology sector are uncertain and subject to volatility; demand for our clients’ products may decline or may not achieve the levels anticipated by our clients; the Company’s management may face strain on managerial and operational resources as they try to oversee the expanded operations; the Company may not realize the expected benefits of its restructuring and cost cutting actions; the Company may not be able to expand its operations in accordance with its business strategy; the Company’s cash balances may not be sufficient to allow the Company to meet all of its business and investment goals; the Company may experience difficulties integrating technologies, operations and personnel in accordance with its business strategy; the Company derives a significant portion of its revenue from a small number of customers and the loss of any of those customers could significantly damage the Company’s financial condition and results of operations; the Company frequently sells to its supply chain management clients on a purchase order basis rather than pursuant to contracts with minimum purchase requirements, and therefore its sales and the amount of projected revenue that is actually realized are subject to demand variability; risks inherent with conducting international operations; tax rate expectations are based on current tax law and current expected income and may be affected by the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed, changes in estimates of credits, benefits and deductions, the resolution of issues arising from tax audits with various tax authorities, including payment of interest and penalties and the ability to realize deferred tax assets; the mergers and acquisitions and IPO markets are inherently unpredictable and liquidity events for companies in the Company’s venture capital portfolio may not occur; and increased competition and technological changes in the markets in which the Company competes. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements that may affect the Company’s future results of operations and financial results, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us.

Contacts:

Investors-Financial:

Bob Joyce, 781-663-5120

Director, Investor Relations

ir@moduslink.com

or

Media:

Farrah Phillipo, 781-663-5096

PR and Communications Manager

farrah_phillipo@moduslink.com

 

5


ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     April 30,
2009
(Third quarter)
   January 31,
2009
(Second quarter)
   July 31,
2008
(Fiscal year-end)

Assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 167,503    $ 135,363    $ 160,585

Available-for-sale securities

     338      333      1,517

Trade accounts receivable, net

     165,833      186,930      213,096

Inventories, net

     68,479      79,644      85,897

Prepaid and other current assets

     8,336      10,200      12,820
                    

Total current assets

     410,489      412,470      473,915
                    

Property and equipment, net

     63,700      66,259      74,889

Investments in affiliates

     14,570      29,313      34,558

Goodwill

     25,708      25,708      190,012

Intangible assets, net

     24,492      25,865      29,292

Other assets

     6,757      6,742      7,894
                    
   $ 545,716    $ 566,357    $ 810,560
                    

Liabilities:

        

Current portion of capital lease obligations

   $ 93    $ 129    $ 349

Accounts payable

     106,563      129,275      168,190

Current portion of accrued restructuring

     12,181      9,944      6,297

Accrued income taxes

     1,448      1,679      1,027

Accrued expenses

     45,183      43,248      52,817

Other current liabilities

     6,436      8,426      3,653

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

     1,927      2,348      2,840
                    

Total current liabilities

     173,831      195,049      235,173
                    

Long-term portion of accrued restructuring

     2,227      2,325      3,871

Long-term portion of capital leases obligations

     34      16      55

Other long-term liabilities

     18,677      19,336      21,648

Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations

     2,808      2,964      3,839
                    
     23,746      24,641      29,413

Stockholders' equity

     348,139      346,667      545,974
                    
   $ 545,716    $ 566,357    $ 810,560
                    


ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
April 30,
     Nine months ended
April 30,
     2009    2008    Change      2009    2008    Change

Net revenue

   $ 231,469    $ 239,203    (3.2%)      $ 783,343    $ 791,915    (1.1%)

Cost of revenue

     199,034      208,318    (4.5%)        690,617      683,057    1.1%
                                       

Gross profit

     32,435      30,885    5.0%        92,726      108,858    (14.8%)
                                       
     14.0%      12.9%           11.8%      13.7%   

Operating expenses:

                   

Selling, general and administrative

     21,961      29,014    -24.3%        79,042      85,371    -7.4%

Amortization of intangibles

     1,373      887    54.8%        4,113      2,395    71.7%

Impairment of goodwill

     —        —      0.0%        164,682      —      100.0%

Restructuring, net

     6,410      974    558.1%        13,484      3,342    303.5%
                                       

Total operating expenses

     29,744      30,875    (3.7%)        261,321      91,108    186.8%
                                       

Operating income (loss)

     2,691      10    —          (168,595)      17,750    (1049.8%)

Total other income (loss)

     (1,382)      (70)    1874.3%        (10,177)      23,535    (143.2%)
                                       

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes

     1,309      (60)    (2281.7%)        (178,772)      41,285    (533.0%)

Income tax expense

     3,188      3,176    0.4%        10,677      7,392    44.4%
                                       

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (1,879)      (3,236)    (41.9%)        (189,449)      33,893    (659.0%)

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:

                   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (68)      677    (110.0%)        90      (39)    (330.8%)
                                       

Net Income (loss)

   $ (1,947)    $ (2,559)    (23.9%)      $ (189,359)    $ 33,854    (659.3%)
                                       

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

                   

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (0.04)    $ (0.06)    (33.3%)      $ (4.17)    $ 0.71    (687.3%)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 0.00    $ 0.01    (100.0%)      $ 0.00    $ 0.00    0.0%
                                       

Net earnings (loss)

   $ (0.04)    $ (0.05)    (20.0%)      $ (4.17)    $ 0.71    (687.3%)
                                       

Shares used in computing basic earnings (loss) per share

     45,276      48,493    (6.6%)        45,442      47,449    (4.2%)
                                       

Shares used in computing diluted earnings (loss) per share

     45,276      48,493    (6.6%)        45,442      47,628    (4.6%)
                                       


ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     April 30,
2009
    April 30,
2008
    April 30,
2009
    April 30,
2008
 

Net revenue:

        

Americas

     83,739       76,037       272,022       252,812  

Asia

     76,809       70,929       235,638       242,024  

Europe

     70,921       92,237       275,683       297,079  
                                
   $ 231,469     $ 239,203     $ 783,343     $ 791,915  
                                

Operating income (loss):

        

Americas

     (3,067 )     (2,908 )     (88,804 )     5,300  

Asia

     10,988       9,057       (43,811 )     32,234  

Europe

     (1,802 )     (1,964 )     (24,464 )     (5,891 )
                                
     6,119       4,185       (157,079 )     31,643  

Other

     (3,428 )     (4,175 )     (11,516 )     (13,893 )
                                
   $ 2,691     $ 10     $ (168,595 )   $ 17,750  
                                

Non-GAAP operating income (loss):

        

Americas

     1,400       10       (2,935 )     13,751  

Asia

     13,443       10,926       38,173       38,226  

Europe

     3,967       (49 )     5,508       (657 )
                                
     18,810       10,887       40,746       51,320  

Other

     (2,715 )     (3,311 )     (8,951 )     (11,365 )
                                
   $ 16,095     $ 7,576     $ 31,795     $ 39,955  
                                
Note: Non-GAAP operating income (loss) represents total operating income (loss), excluding net charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and restructuring.   
TABLE RECONCILING NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME TO OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) AND NET INCOME (LOSS)  

NON-GAAP Operating income

   $ 16,095     $ 7,576     $ 31,795     $ 39,955  

Adjustments:

        

Depreciation

     (4,693 )     (4,204 )     (14,139 )     (12,101 )

Amortization of intangible assets

     (1,373 )     (887 )     (4,113 )     (2,395 )

Impairment of goodwill

     —         —         (164,682 )     —    

Stock-based compensation

     (928 )     (1,501 )     (3,972 )     (4,367 )

Restructuring, net

     (6,410 )     (974 )     (13,484 )     (3,342 )
                                

Operating income (loss)

   $ 2,691     $ 10     $ (168,595 )   $ 17,750  
                                

Other income (expense), net

     (1,382 )     (70 )     (10,177 )     23,535  

Income tax expense

     3,188       3,176       10,677       7,392  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (68 )     677       90       (39 )
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,947 )   $ (2,559 )   $ (189,359 )   $ 33,854  
                                

TABLE RECONCILING FREE CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2009

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

   $ 18,019  

Purchases of property and equipment

     (2,068 )
        

Free cash flow from operations

   $ 15,951