Company to Host Conference Call on November 8, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. EST
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVR) a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia software products, today reported its fiscal year 2008 second quarter results for the period ending September 30, 2007.
Financial Results -- Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 -- Net sales from continuing operations were $143.7 million, as compared
to $158.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, a
decrease of $15.2 million or 9.6%.
-- Net loss was $400,000, or a loss of $0.01 per diluted share, as
compared to net income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 of
$1.6 million, or $.04 per diluted share.
-- Net income from continuing operations for the second quarter was
$200,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, as compared to net income from
continuing operations in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 of
approximately $1.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.
-- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization (EBITDA)
from continuing operations for the second quarter was $4.4 million as
compared to $7.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, a
decrease of $2.9 million or 39.7%. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Information" below. Financial Results -- Year to Date Fiscal Year 2008 -- Net sales from continuing operations in the first six months were
$280.7 million, as compared to $291.0 million for the first six months
of fiscal year 2007, a decrease of $10.3 million or 3.5%.
-- Net income from continuing operations during the first six months was
$2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, as compared to net income
from continuing operations in the first six months of fiscal year 2007
of approximately $2.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share.
-- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization (EBITDA)
from continuing operations for the first six months of fiscal year 2008
was $11.7 million as compared to $12.7 million for the first six months
of fiscal year 2007, a decrease of $1.0 million or 7.9%. See "Use of
Non-GAAP Financial Information" below. Cary Deacon, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We experienced a difficult second quarter. Our shortfall from operating expectations was primarily in two areas. BCI's results were disappointing relative to budget, as we consolidated its operations and work towards defining its niche in the DVD sector. In the quarter, our distribution business experienced a year over year decline of approximately $6 million related to the strategic decision to exit an unprofitable major studio DVD contract with a retail partner. As well, CompUSA store closings resulted in a decline of approximately a $5 million on a year over year basis in our distribution business.
Additionally, we went live on September 1, 2007 with Phase 1, the financial, sales and distribution and procurement portions of our new ERP system. In its early stages the system implementation was a massive undertaking that commanded the total organization's attention. We believe that the system is now stabilized and are moving forward with the implementation of Phase 2, the transportation and warehousing portion." Deacon continued, "Although the second quarter was difficult, we remain optimistic about the third and fourth quarters of this fiscal year. Our preliminary October sales results are encouraging. We continue to work towards getting BCI on track." Business Segment Highlights Publishing Segment
The publishing segment includes the results of the wholly-owned subsidiaries FUNimation, Encore and BCI. For the second quarter ended September 30, 2007, the publishing segment's net sales, before inter-company eliminations, decreased 22.1% to $27.0 million, as compared to net sales of $34.7 million for the same period last year. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.
FUNimation and Encore met sales and profit expectations in the quarter. The strength of FUNimation's product release schedule for fiscal year 2008 is primarily in the first and fourth quarters. As a result, FUNimation accounted for most of the Publishing segment's sales decline on a year over year basis.
BCI's sales declined as compared to last year and it incurred a quarterly loss. During the quarter the Company announced the relocation of BCI's corporate headquarters and the cost of this office consolidation was mainly incurred in the second quarter. The Company continues to focus its efforts to reposition BCI into the Latino and budget categories.
Distribution Segment The distribution segment distributes PC software, DVD video, video games and accessories. For the second quarter ended September 30, 2007, the distribution segment's net sales, before inter-company eliminations, decreased 6.5% to $133.4 million, as compared to net sales of $142.6 million for the same period last year. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.
Distribution net sales were negatively impacted by approximately $11 million due to store closings at CompUSA and our strategic decision to exit the unprofitable major studio DVD business with a key customer. Software sales remained relatively constant as compared to the comparable period of the 2007 fiscal year.
ERP Implementation As previously disclosed, the Company is undergoing an implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This ERP system is being licensed from SAP Americas, Inc. and the Company is utilizing Deloitte Consulting LLP as its implementation partner. When the implementation of this ERP system is completed, it will operate all of the Company's financial reporting, manufacturing and warehousing processes. The first of two phases of this ERP system implementation went live in September 2007. Phase two, which involves warehouse and transportation management systems, is anticipated to be installed in the summer of fiscal year 2009.
Reid Porter, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Although the implementation of this ERP system has been challenging, the Company has continued to operate effectively despite the significant time, attention and resources that have been focused on this first phase. We are already seeing an enhanced flow of information coming from this new system." Discontinued Operations In connection with the Company's May 31, 2007, sale of its independent music business to Koch Entertainment, the Company received $6.5 million in cash at closing and retained trade receivables valued at approximately $11 million. Collection of these trade receivables has met the Company's expectations. Net proceeds from this transaction and the collection of associated receivables are being used to pay down the Company's debt. Discontinued operations realized a net loss of $597,000, or $.02 per diluted share during the second quarter of fiscal year 2008. The Company anticipates incurring modest additional losses from discontinued operations for the remainder of the year. The Company anticipates a net gain from the sale of the independent music business, offset by discontinued operating losses, to be in excess of $2 million in fiscal year 2008.
Outlook Based on the operating results for the first six months and a cautious approach in the retail marketplace over the next several months, the Company is updating its fiscal year 2008 guidance as follows: -- The Company anticipates consolidated net sales of between $620 million
and $640 million. -- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
from continuing operations are expected to be between $29 million and
$31 million. -- Anticipated net income of between $9 million and $10 million. -- Anticipated depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $10
million. -- Anticipated share-based compensation expense of approximately $1
million. -- Cash flow from operations is anticipated to again be positive for
fiscal year 2008 results. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In evaluating our financial performances and operating trends, management considers information concerning our net sales before inter-company eliminations and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America. The Company's management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide supplemental information that facilitates comparisons to prior periods and for the evaluation of financial results. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its financial results, develop budgets and manage expenditures. The method the Company uses to produce non-GAAP results is not computed according to GAAP, is likely to differ from the methods used by other companies and should not be regarded as a replacement for corresponding GAAP measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results, which is attached to this release and can also be found on the Company's web site at http://www.navarre.com/.
Conference Call The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, November 8, 2007, to discuss the Company's results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (866)356-3093, conference participant passcode "48293213", ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time. In addition, this call will be simultaneously broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed in the "Investors" section of the Company's web site located at http://www.navarre.com/. Those wishing to access the call through the internet should go to the Company's web site 15 minutes prior to the start time to register and download any necessary software needed to listen to the call. A replay of the conference call will be available at the Company's web site following the call's completion.
About Navarre Corporation Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVR) is a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products, including PC software, DVD video, video games and accessories. Navarre licenses and publishes home entertainment and multimedia content through its Encore, BCI, and FUNimation subsidiaries and has established distribution relationships with customers across a wide spectrum of retail channels which includes mass merchants, discount retailers, wholesale clubs, office and electronic superstores, military sales and e-tailers nationwide. Navarre was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota. Additional information is available at http://www.navarre.com/.
Safe Harbor The statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors provided therein. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the actual results that the Company achieves may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the Company's revenues being derived from a small group of customers; the seasonal nature of the Company's business; the potential for the Company to incur significant additional costs and to experience operational and logistical difficulties in connection with its implementation of a new ERP system; pending litigation or regulatory investigation of the Company may result in significant costs; Company's dependence on significant vendors; uncertain growth in the publishing segment; the Company's ability to meet significant working capital requirements related to distributing products; and the Company's ability to compete effectively in the highly competitive distribution and publishing industries. In addition to these, a detailed statement of risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007, as well as its other SEC finings and public disclosures.
Investors and shareholders are urged to read this press release carefully. The Company can offer no assurances that any projections, assumptions or forecasts made or discussed in this press release will be met, and investors should understand the risks of investing solely due to such projections. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this report and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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NAVARRE CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006
Net sales $143,715 $158,893 $280,737 $291,065
Cost of sales
(exclusive of
depreciation and
amortization) 121,654 130,627 234,693 240,009
Gross profit 22,061 28,266 46,044 51,056
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing 6,685 7,695 13,599 14,232
Distribution and
warehousing 3,100 2,981 5,343 5,427
General and
administrative 8,298 8,294 16,248 16,078
Bad debt expense 30 2,362 85 2,819
Depreciation and
amortization(1) 2,323 2,683 4,541 5,307
Total operating
expenses 20,436 24,015 39,816 43,863
Income from operations 1,625 4,251 6,228 7,193
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (1,405) (2,007) (3,079) (3,927)
Interest income 56 92 124 211
Warrant expense - 173 - (251)
Other income (expense),
net 148 20 371 102
Net income before income
tax 424 2,529 3,644 3,328
Income tax expense (202) (1,013) (1,516) (1,336)
Net income (loss) from
continuing operations 222 1,516 2,128 1,992
Discontinued operations,
net of tax
Gain on sale of
discontinued
operations (3) - 4,644 -
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations (594) 96 (1,703) 254
Net income $(375) $1,612 $5,069 $2,246
Basic earnings (loss)
per common share:
Continuing operations $.01 $.05 $.06 $.06
Discontinued
operations $(.02) $- $.08 $-
Net income $(.01) $.05 $.14 $.06
Diluted earnings per
common share:
Continuing operations $.01 $.04 $.06 $.06
Discontinued
operations $(.02) $- $.08 $-
Net income $(.01) $.04 $.14 $.06
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 36,110 35,735 36,048 35,691
Diluted 36,303 36,201 36,289 36,184 (1) Depreciation and amortization expense in the three months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes $894,000 and $1.5 million,
respectively, and in the six months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
includes $1.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, of amortization
expense related to the FUNimation acquisition.
NAVARRE CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) September 30, September 30, March 31,
2007 2006 2007
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $-- $8,406 $966
Receivables, net 84,077 91,237 70,609
Inventories 59,192 57,647 36,791
Other 25,251 23,150 20,889
Assets from discontinued
operations - current 143 26,103 21,889
Total current assets 168,663 206,543 151,144
Property and equipment, net 16,882 11,256 14,042
Other assets 127,253 126,480 122,696
Assets from discontinued
operations - non current -- 400 343
Total assets $312,798 $344,679 $288,225 Liabilities and shareholders'
equity
Current liabilities:
Note payable -- line of
credit $ 43,049 $-- $ 38,956
Note payable -- short-term 150 5,000 150
Accounts payable 111,015 118,028 87,145
Other 21,574 13,738 13,680
Liabilities from discontinued
operations -- current 796 17,234 12,748
Total current liabilities 176,584 154,000 152,679
Long-term liabilities:
Note payable -- long-term 9,670 72,630 14,850
Other 7,155 7,050 7,245
Total liabilities 193,409 233,680 174,774
Shareholders' equity 119,389 110,999 113,451
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $312,798 $344,679 $288,225 NAVARRE CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) Six Months Ended
September 30,
2007 2006
Net cash used in operating activities $(9,578) $(979)
Net cash used in investing activities (9,313) (3,749)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 4,847 (2,316)
Net cash provided by discontinued operating
activities 6,578 1,154
Proceeds from sale on discontinued operations 6,500 --
Net increase (decrease) in cash (966) (5,890)
Cash at beginning of period 966 14,296
Cash at end of period $-- $8,406 NAVARRE CORPORATION
Supplemental Information
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) Reconciliation of Net Sales Before Inter-Company Eliminations to GAAP Net
Sales and Business Segment Information Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30,
2007 % 2006 % 2007 % 2006 %
Net sales:
Distri-
bution $133,391 83.1% $142,638 80.4% $257,281 82.0% $261,222 81.1%
Publi-
shing 27,043 16.9% 34,705 19.6% 56,666 18.0% 60,743 18.9%
Net sales
before
inter-
company
elimi-
nations 160,434 177,343 313,947 321,965
Inter-
company
elimi-
nations (16,719) (18,450) (33,210) (30,900)
Net sales
as
reported $143,715 $158,893 $280,737 $291,065
Income from
continuing
operations:
Distri-
bution $377 $(110) $1,951 $823
Publi-
shing 1,248 4,361 4,277 6,370
Consolidated
income from
continuing
operations $1,625 $4,251 $6,228 $7,193 Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to EBITDA Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006 Net income from
continuing operations,
as reported $222 $1,516 $2,128 $1,992
Interest expense
(income), net 1,349 1,915 2,955 3,716
Tax expense 202 1,013 1,516 1,336
Depreciation and
amortization 2,323 2,683 4,541 5,307
Share-based
compensation 279 156 567 300
EBITDA $4,375 $7,283 $11,707 $12,651
DATASOURCE: Navarre Corporation CONTACT: Navarre Investor Relations, +1-763-535-8333, Web site: http://www.navarre.com/
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