Quarterly Results

Q1 2024
STANDEX REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
  • Organic Growth of 2.5% Led by Engraving and Engineering Technologies; Fast Growth Market Sales Increased ~20% Year-On-Year to ~$20 Million and Expected to Reach $100 Million in FY24
  • Record GAAP Gross Margin of 39.3% and Adjusted Gross Margin of 39.5%
  • GAAP Operating Margin of 14.6%; Record Adjusted Operating Margin of 15.9%, up 90 bps Year-On-Year; 10th Consecutive Quarter of Record Level Adjusted Operating Margin
  • Free Cash Flow of $12.1 Million; Record Fiscal First Quarter Free Cash Flow Generation
  • Entered Into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Japanese-Based Sanyu Switch Co., Ltd; Acquisition will Strengthen Electronics Relay Product Line and Deepen Access to Key Customer Accounts

SALEM, N.H., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 ended September 30, 2023.

 Summary Financial Results - Total






($M except EPS and Dividends)

1Q24

1Q23

4Q23

 Y/Y

Q/Q

Net Sales

$184.8

$180.6

$188.3

2.3 %

-1.9 %

Operating Income - GAAP

$26.9

$26.3

$28.5

2.4 %

-5.5 %

Operating Income - Adjusted

$29.4

$27.2

$29.1

8.2 %

1.2 %

Operating Margin % - GAAP

14.6 %

14.6 %

15.1 %

0 bps

- 50 bps

Operating Margin % - Adjusted

15.9 %

15.0 %

15.4 %

+ 90 bps

+ 50 bps

Net Income from Continuing Ops - GAAP

$18.9

$18.3

$20.2

3.1 %

-6.4 %

Net Income from Continuing Ops - Adjusted

$20.8

$19.1

$21.2

9.0 %

-1.7 %







EBITDA

$33.2

$32.3

$35.6

2.7 %

-7.0 %

EBITDA margin

17.9 %

17.9 %

18.9 %

 0 bps

- 100 bps

Adjusted EBITDA

$35.6

$33.2

$36.2

7.5 %

-1.6 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin

19.3 %

18.4 %

19.2 %

+ 90 bps

 + 10 bps







Diluted EPS - GAAP

$1.58

$1.53

$1.68

3.3 %

-6.0 %

Diluted EPS - Adjusted

$1.74

$1.60

$1.76

8.7 %

-1.1 %

Dividends per Share

$0.28

$0.26

$0.28

7.7 %

0.0 %







Free Cash Flow

$12.1

($8.0)

$32.8

NM

-63.2 %

Net Debt to EBITDA

0.2x

0.7x

-0.2x

NM

NM

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results 

Commenting on the quarter's results, President and Chief Executive Officer David Dunbar said, "We followed a record fiscal year 2023 with a strong fiscal first quarter performance that further highlights the quality of our businesses. On the top line, we delivered 2.5% organic growth as the strong customer demand in Engraving and more favorable project timing in Engineering Technologies were partially offset by continued softness in general industrial and appliances end markets in China and Europe served by Electronics. Sales from fast growth markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart grid, and the commercialization of space increased approximately 20% year on year to $20 million in fiscal first quarter 2024. In addition, we achieved the record adjusted gross margin of 39.5%, up 170 bps year on year, and record adjusted operating margin of 15.9% in fiscal first quarter 2024 - our tenth consecutive quarter of record level adjusted operating margin performance. This margin growth reflects the continued solid execution of our pricing and productivity initiatives. In addition, we generated free cash flow of $12.1 million, our highest ever in a fiscal first quarter, following record free cash flow in fiscal year 2023."

"In late July, we announced the acquisition of Minntronix, which provides customized magnetics across fast growth end markets such as 5G, smart grid, and industrial automation. The integration of Minntronix is progressing well and we remain excited about the growth and margin potential due to the highly complementary customer base, product line, and very strong engineering talent. In addition, as we just announced, we have signed an agreement to acquire Japanese-based Sanyu Switch Company. The addition of Sanyu strengthens Electronics' relay product line and technology and provides a highly complementary customer base and strengthens our global reach. We anticipate that the transaction will close by January 31, 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. We expect the acquisition to be accretive to earnings and to achieve a double-digit return on invested capital in the first year of ownership."

"We remain confident in our ability to navigate regional macro-economic challenges and continue to deliver improved operating results. We are entering our fiscal second quarter in a strong position for continued improvements in operating performance and remain on track to achieve our long-term financial targets by fiscal 2028.  In addition, Standex's consistent cash generation and substantial financial flexibility position us well to pursue a very active pipeline of organic and inorganic growth opportunities."

Outlook

In the fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly lower revenue due to softness in general industrial and appliances end markets in China and Europe served by Electronics and unfavorable foreign currency, partially offset by more favorable project timing and additional development work in Engineering Technologies and contribution from the Minntronix acquisition. The Company expects similar to slightly higher adjusted operating margin due to continued realization of pricing and productivity initiatives.

First Quarter Segment Operating Performance

Electronics (44% of sales; 44% of segment operating income)


1Q24

1Q23

% Change

Electronics ($M)




Revenue

81.7

75.2

8.6 %

GAAP Operating Income

16.3

18.1

-10.0 %

GAAP Operating Margin %

20.0

24.1


Adjusted Operating Income*

16.7

18.1

-8.1 %

Adjusted Operating Margin %*

20.4

24.1


*Excludes purchase accounting expenses of $0.3 million associated with Minntronix in Q1 FY24

Revenue increased approximately $6.5 million or 8.6% year-on-year reflecting a 10% impact from the recent Minntronix acquisition and a 0.4% benefit from foreign currency, partially offset by an organic decline of 1.8%. Adjusted operating income decreased approximately $1.5 million or 8.1% year-on-year due to lower organic sales and unfavorable mix, partially offset by contribution from the Minntronix acquisition and realization of pricing and productivity initiatives.

Electronics segment backlog realizable in under one year of approximately $131 million decreased 11% year-on-year. The segment had a book to bill ratio of 0.68 at the end of the fiscal first quarter, reflecting continued softness in appliances and general industrial end markets in China and Europe. As a response to current market conditions in China and Europe, the Company is implementing additional cost saving and productivity actions in non-growth-related areas.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly lower revenue and similar adjusted operating margin due to continued focus on price and productivity actions.

Revenue attributable to fast growth end markets is expected to grow throughout the remainder of the fiscal year in markets like industrial automation, power management, renewable energy technologies, and EV-related applications.  

Engraving (22% of sales; 20% of segment operating income)


1Q24

1Q23

% Change

Engraving ($M)




Revenue

40.8

35.0

16.5 %

Operating Income

7.6

5.9

29.7 %

Operating Margin %

18.6

16.7


Revenue increased approximately $5.8 million or 16.5% year-on-year reflecting 15.5% organic growth due to strong demand in Europe and growth in soft trim applications in Asia, and a 1.0% benefit from foreign currency. Operating income increased $1.7 million or 29.7% year-on-year, primarily driven by higher volume and realization of productivity actions.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects similar revenue and slightly higher operating margin.

Scientific (10% of sales; 13% of segment operating income)


1Q24

1Q23

% Change

Scientific ($M)




Revenue

18.2

18.5

-1.4 %

Operating Income

4.9

3.7

32.4 %

Operating Margin %

27.1

20.2


Revenue decreased approximately $0.3 million or 1.4% year-on-year reflecting lower demand for COVID vaccine storage units from retail pharmacies, mostly offset by increased sales into research and academic end markets. Operating income increased approximately $1.2 million or 32.4% year-on-year primarily driven by lower freight cost and pricing initiatives.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects similar revenue and operating margin.

Engineering Technologies (10% of sales; 8% of segment operating income)


1Q24

1Q23

% Change

Engineering Technologies ($M)




Revenue

18.2

17.0

7.2 %

Operating Income

3.0

1.9

61.8 %

Operating Margin %

16.6

11.0


Revenue increased approximately $1.2 million or 7.2% year-on-year reflecting 6.1% organic growth and a 1.1% benefit from foreign currency. Operating income increased approximately $1.2 million or 61.8% year-on-year reflecting pricing and productivity initiatives, mostly offset by research and development expenses related to new product development and new applications.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects moderately higher revenue reflecting more favorable project timing and higher level of development activities and similar operating margin.

Specialty Solutions (14% of sales; 15% of segment operating income)


1Q24

1Q23

% Change

Specialty Solutions ($M)




Revenue

25.9

34.9

-25.9 %

Operating Income

5.6

6.1

-7.6 %

Operating Margin %

21.7

17.4


Specialty Solutions revenue decreased approximately $9.0 million or 25.9% year-on-year, primarily reflecting the impact of the Procon divestiture. Operating income decreased approximately $0.5 million or 7.6% year-on-year due to the Procon divestiture, partially offset by improved operating performance in the Display Merchandising and Hydraulics businesses.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects a slight decrease in revenue and operating margin primarily due to lower number of shipping days in the quarter and seasonality in the Display Merchandising business.

Capital Allocation

  • Share Repurchase: During the fiscal first quarter 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 140,000 shares for $22.2 million, which included $10.2 million of share repurchases to satisfy taxes on vesting of restricted shares held by employees. There was $42.9 million remaining on the Company's current share repurchase authorization at the end of the fiscal first quarter 2024.

  • Capital Expenditures: In fiscal first quarter 2024, Standex's capital expenditures were $4.3 million compared to $5.3 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2023. The Company expects fiscal year 2024 capital expenditures between $30 million and $35 million with key investments focused on growth initiatives and capacity expansion. Capital expenditures were $24.3 million in fiscal 2023.

  • Dividend: On October 26, 2023, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, an approximately 7.1% year-on-year increase. The dividend is payable November 22, 2023, to shareholders of record on November 8, 2023.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

  • Net Debt: Standex had net debt of $21.7 million on September 30, 2023, compared to $95.5 million at the end of fiscal first quarter 2023. Net debt for the first quarter of 2024 consisted primarily of long-term debt of $148.6 million and cash and equivalents of $126.8 million.
  • Cash Flow: Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $16.4 million compared to ($2.7) million in the prior year's quarter. Free cash flow after capital expenditures was $12.1 million compared to free cash flow after capital expenditures of ($8.0) million in the fiscal first quarter of 2023. 

Conference Call Details

Standex will host a conference call for investors tomorrow, November 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. On the call, David Dunbar, President, and CEO, and Ademir Sarcevic, CFO, will review the Company's financial results and business and operating highlights. Investors interested in listening to the webcast and viewing the slide presentation should log on to the "Investors" section of Standex's website under the subheading, "Events and Presentations," located at www.standex.com.

A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Company's website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation online through November 3, 2024. To listen to the teleconference playback, please dial in the U.S. (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 internationally; the passcode is 8974890. The audio playback via phone will be available through November 10, 2023. The webcast replay can be accessed in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website, located at www.standex.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP adjusted income from operations, non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations, free operating cash flow, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA to net debt, and adjusted earnings per share. The attached financial tables reconcile non-GAAP measures used in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that the use of non-GAAP measures which include the impact of restructuring charges, purchase accounting, insurance recoveries, discrete tax events, gain or loss on sale of a business unit, acquisition costs, and litigation costs help investors to obtain a better understanding of our operating results and prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods.  An understanding of the impact in a particular quarter of specific restructuring costs, acquisition expenses, or other gains and losses, on net income (absolute as well as on a per-share basis), operating income or EBITDA can give management and investors additional insight into core financial performance, especially when compared to quarters in which such items had a greater or lesser effect, or no effect.  Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for, the corresponding GAAP measures, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in five broad business segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, India, and China. For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://standex.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this Press Release that are not based on historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "should," "could," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "intend," "continue," or similar terms or variations of those terms or the negative of those terms. There are many factors that affect the Company's business and the results of its operations and that may cause the actual results of operations in future periods to differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to: the impact of pandemics and other global crises or catastrophic events on employees, our supply chain, and the demand for our products and services around the world; materially adverse or unanticipated legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements; conditions in the financial and banking markets, including fluctuations in exchange rates and the inability to repatriate foreign cash; domestic and international economic conditions, including the impact, length and degree of economic downturns on the customers and markets we serve and more specifically conditions in the automotive, construction, aerospace, defense, transportation, food service equipment, consumer appliance, energy, oil and gas and general industrial markets; lower-cost competition; the relative mix of products which impact margins and operating efficiencies in certain of our businesses; the impact of higher raw material and component costs, particularly steel, certain materials used in electronics parts, petroleum based products, and refrigeration components; the impact of higher transportation and logistics costs, especially with respect to transportation of goods from Asia; the impact of inflation on the costs of providing our products and services; an inability to realize the expected cost savings from restructuring activities including effective completion of plant consolidations, cost reduction efforts including procurement savings and productivity enhancements, capital management improvements, strategic capital expenditures, and the implementation of lean enterprise manufacturing techniques; the potential for losses associated with the exit from or divestiture of businesses that are no longer strategic or no longer meet our growth and return expectations; the inability to achieve the savings expected from global sourcing of raw materials and diversification efforts in emerging markets; the impact on cost structure and on economic conditions as a result of actual and threatened increases in trade tariffs; the inability to attain expected benefits from acquisitions and the inability to effectively consummate and integrate such acquisitions and achieve synergies envisioned by the Company; market acceptance of our products; our ability to design, introduce and sell new products and related product components; the ability to redesign certain of our products to continue meeting evolving regulatory requirements; the impact of delays initiated by our customers; our ability to increase manufacturing production to meet demand including as a result of labor shortages; the impact on our operations of any successful cybersecurity attacks; and potential changes to future pension funding requirements. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent management's estimates only as of the day made and should not be relied upon as representing management's estimates as of any subsequent date. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company and management specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if management's estimates change.

 

Standex International Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Operations

(unaudited)













Three Months Ended





September 30,


(In thousands, except per share data)



2023



2022










Net sales


$

184,774



180,600


Cost of sales



112,139



112,347


Gross profit



72,635



68,253










Selling, general and administrative expenses



43,585



41,089


(Gain) loss on sale of business



(274)



-


Restructuring costs



1,906



582


Acquisition related costs



501



292










Income from operations



26,917



26,290










Interest expense



1,276



1,187


Other non-operating (income) expense, net



846



1,018


Total



2,122



2,205










Income from continuing operations before income taxes



24,795



24,085


Provision for income taxes



5,903



5,769


Net income from continuing operations



18,892



18,316










Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax



(78)



(46)










Net income


$

18,814


$

18,270










Basic earnings per share:








Income (loss) from continuing operations


$

1.61


$

1.55


Income (loss) from discontinued operations



(0.01)



-


Total


$

1.60


$

1.55










Diluted earnings per share:








Income (loss) from continuing operations


$

1.58


$

1.53


Income (loss) from discontinued operations



-



-


Total


$

1.58


$

1.53










Average Shares Outstanding








   Basic



11,742



11,823


   Diluted



11,933



11,952


 

Standex International Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)











September 30,



June 30,

(In thousands)



2023



2023








ASSETS







Current assets:







  Cash and cash equivalents


$

126,830


$

195,706

  Accounts receivable, net



127,164



123,440

  Inventories



98,290



98,537

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets



66,819



64,739

  Income taxes receivable



944



831

    Total current assets



420,047



483,253








Property, plant, equipment, net



129,234



130,937

Intangible assets, net



83,551



75,651

Goodwill



275,358



264,821

Deferred tax asset



13,984



14,602

Operating lease right-of-use asset



35,309



33,273

Other non-current assets



23,950



22,392

    Total non-current assets



561,386



541,676








Total assets


$

981,433


$

1,024,929








LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY













Current liabilities:







  Accounts payable


$

62,071


$

68,601

  Accrued liabilities



59,687



62,031

  Income taxes payable



9,899



10,335

    Total current liabilities



131,657



140,967








Long-term debt



148,550



173,441

Operating lease long-term liabilities



27,390



25,774

Accrued pension and other non-current liabilities



79,197



77,298

    Total non-current liabilities



255,137



276,513








Stockholders' equity:







  Common stock



41,976



41,976

  Additional paid-in capital



98,713



100,555

  Retained earnings



1,042,695



1,027,279

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss



(167,576)



(158,477)

  Treasury shares



(421,169)



(403,884)

     Total stockholders' equity



594,639



607,449








Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

981,433


$

1,024,929

 

Standex International Corporation and Subsidiaries





Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows





(unaudited)








Three Months Ended




September 30,

(In thousands)



2023



2022








Cash Flows from Operating Activities







Net income


$

18,814


$

18,270

Income (loss) from discontinued operations



(78)



(46)

Income from continuing operations



18,892



18,316








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







Depreciation and amortization



7,082



7,008

Stock-based compensation



2,193



2,564

Gain from exinguishment of debt - PPP loan 



-



-

Non-cash portion of restructuring charge



397



(1,066)

(Gain) loss on sale of business



(274)



-

Contributions to defined benefit plans



(49)



(52)

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities



(11,834)



(29,475)

Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations



16,407



(2,705)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations



(227)



2

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities



16,180



(2,703)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities







    Expenditures for property, plant and equipment



(4,338)



(5,267)

    Expenditures for acquisitions, net of cash acquired



(29,229)



-

    Proceeds from the sale of business



274



-

    Other investing activities



-



43

Net cash (used in) investing activities from continuing operations



(33,293)



(5,224)

Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations



-



-

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities



(33,293)



(5,224)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities







    Proceeds from borrowings



-



24,000

    Payments of debt



(25,000)



-

    Contingent consideration payment



-



(1,167)

    Activity under share-based payment plans



768



835

    Purchase of treasury stock



(22,158)



(8,393)

    Cash dividends paid



(3,288)



(3,074)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities



(49,678)



12,201








Effect of exchange rate changes on cash



(2,085)



(5,690)








Net changes in cash and cash equivalents



(68,876)



(1,416)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year



195,706



104,844

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period


$

126,830


$

103,428

 

Standex International Corporation

Selected Segment Data

(unaudited)












Three Months Ended





September 30,


(In thousands)



2023



2022


Net Sales








Electronics


$

81,688


$

75,199


Engraving



40,794



35,024


Scientific



18,193



18,456


Engineering Technologies



18,220



16,999


Specialty Solutions



25,879



34,922


Total


$

184,774


$

180,600










Income from operations








Electronics


$

16,334


$

18,141


Engraving



7,595



5,854


Scientific



4,930



3,723


Engineering Technologies



3,017



1,865


Specialty Solutions



5,617



6,077


Restructuring



(1,906)



(582)


(Gain) loss on sale of business



274



-


Acquisition related costs



(501)



(292)


Corporate



(8,443)



(8,496)


Total


$

26,917


$

26,290


 

Standex International Corporation

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)
















Three Months Ended








September 30,




(In thousands, except percentages)



2023



2022


% Change


Adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income from continuing operations:










Net Sales


$

184,774


$

180,600


2.3 %


Income from operations, as reported


$

26,917


$

26,290


2.4 %



Income from operations margin



14.6 %



14.6 %




Adjustments:











Restructuring charges



1,906



582





Acquisition-related costs



501



292





(Gain) loss on sale of business



(274)



-





Purchase accounting expenses



340



-




Adjusted income from operations


$

29,390


$

27,164


8.2 %



Adjusted income from operations margin



15.9 %



15.0 %





Interest and other income (expense), net



(2,122)



(2,205)





Provision for income taxes



(5,903)



(5,769)





Discrete and other tax items



100



100





Tax impact of above adjustments



(654)



(206)




Net income from continuing operations, as
adjusted


$

20,811


$

19,084


9.0 %













EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:










Net income (loss) from continuing operations, as
reported


$

18,892


$

18,316


3.1 %



Net income from continuing operations margin



10.2 %



10.1 %




Add back:











Provision for income taxes



5,903



5,769





Interest expense



1,276



1,187





Depreciation and amortization



7,082



7,008




EBITDA


$

33,153


$

32,280


2.7 %



EBITDA Margin



17.9 %



17.9 %




Adjustments:











Restructuring charges



1,906



582





Acquisition-related costs



501



292





(Gain) loss on sale of business



(274)



-





Purchase accounting expenses



340



-




Adjusted EBITDA


$

35,626


$

33,154


7.5 %



Adjusted EBITDA Margin



19.3 %



18.4 %















Free operating cash flow:










Net cash provided by operating activities -
continuing operations, as reported


$

16,407


$

(2,705)




Less: Capital expenditures



(4,338)



(5,267)




Free cash flow from continuing operations


$

12,069


$

(7,972)




 

Standex International Corporation

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)
















Three Months Ended




Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations



September 30,






2023



2022


%
Change













Diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations, as reported


$

1.58


$

1.53


3.3 %













Adjustments:











Restructuring charges



0.12



0.04





Acquisition-related costs



0.03



0.02





(Gain) loss on sale of business



(0.02)



-





Discrete tax items



0.01



0.01





Purchase accounting expenses



0.02



-




Diluted earnings per share from continuing 
operations, as adjusted


$

1.74


$

1.60


8.8 %


 

SOURCE Standex International Corporation

For further information: Christopher Howe, Director of Investor Relations, (773) 754-5394, e-mail: InvestorRelations@Standex.com
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