- Company Announces Second Half Cash
Dividend of 0.04 Per Share -
Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced its
unaudited financial results for the second half of the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2018.
Net sales for the six months ended March 31, 2018 were $30.9
million, an increase of 29.4% compared to net sales of $23.9
million for the six months ended March 31, 2017. Net sales
increased by 13.7% to $14.4 million in the plastic segment and
increased by 47.2% to $16.5 million in the Company’s electronic
segment.
Total gross margin decreased to 12.6% during the six months
ended March 31, 2018, as compared to 18.9% in the same period last
year. Gross profit margin in the plastic segment decreased to 14.7%
of net sales for the second half of fiscal 2018, as compared to
24.4% of net sales for the corresponding period of last fiscal
year. The decrease in gross profit and margin in the plastic
segment was mainly due to the appreciation of Renminbi and the
increase in raw materials cost, offsetting a slight decrease in
factory overhead, as a percentage of sales. Gross profit for the
electronic segment for the six months ended March 31, 2018
decreased from 12.6% in second half of fiscal 2017 to 10.8% in the
second half of fiscal 2018. The decrease was mainly due to the
appreciation of Renminbi and increased raw materials costs.
Operating income for the second half of fiscal 2018 was $0.2
million, as compared to an operating loss of $0.3 million for the
same period of fiscal 2017.
The Company reported net income of $2.5 million for the six
months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to a net income of $0.7
million for the six months ended March 31, 2017. Non-operating
income for the six months ended March 31, 2018 was $2.3 million, as
compared to non-operating income of $1.1 million in the year-ago
six months. Non-operating income during the six months ended March
31, 2018 was primarily comprised of $630,000 from rental income,
$459,000 of dividend income from securities investment, $133,000
from interest income, $865,000 from change in the fair value of
marketable securities, as well as $268,000 of realized gain from
sale of marketable securities, Deswell reported basic and diluted
income per share of $0.16 for the second half of fiscal 2018 (based
on 15,885,000 and 15,953,000 weighted average shares outstanding,
respectively), as compared to basic and diluted income share of
$0.04 (based on 16,013,000 weighted average shares outstanding),
for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
Net sales for the year ended March 31, 2018 were $60.7 million,
an increase of 36.3% compared to net sales of $44.5 million for
fiscal 2017. Operating income for the year ended March 31, 2018
increased to $1.8 million, as compared to operating loss of $2.1
million for fiscal 2017. The Company reported net income of $6.2
million in fiscal 2018, as compared to net income of $1.4 million
for the year ended March 31, 2017. Deswell reported basic and
diluted net income per share of $0.39 for fiscal 2018, (based on
15,885,000 and 15,985,000 weighted average share outstanding,
respectively), as compared to basic and diluted income per share of
$0.09 (based on 16,035,000 weighted average shares outstanding),
for the prior fiscal year.
The Company's financial position remained strong, with $15.2
million in cash and cash equivalents and working capital totaled
$49.8 million as of March 31, 2018. Furthermore, the Company has no
long-term or short-term borrowings as of March 31, 2018.
Mr. Edward So, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “During the
second half of 2018, we experienced strong revenue growth in both
our plastic and electronic segments. In addition to our core audio
customers, we saw increased business in new end markets such as
kitchen appliances and gardening equipment. Gross margins were
negatively impacted by currency, but we continue to focus on cost
control and maintained our selling, general and administrative
expenses consistent with the prior year period resulting in a
positive operating income. Other income grew considerably,
benefiting from rental income as well as to investment returns from
marketable securities, helping to drive considerable net income
growth for the period.”
Second Half Dividend
The Company also announces that its board of directors today
declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share for the second half of
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The dividend will be payable
on July 12, 2018 to shareholders of record as of June 26, 2018.
Dividends to be declared in the future will depend upon the
Company’s future growth and earnings, of which there can be no
assurance, and the Company’s cash flow needs for future
development.
About Deswell
Deswell manufactures injection-molded plastic parts and
components, electronic products and subassemblies, and metallic
molds and accessory parts for original equipment manufacturers
(“OEMs”) and contract manufacturers at its factories in the
People’s Republic of China. The Company produces a wide variety of
plastic parts and components used in the manufacture of consumer
and industrial products; printed circuit board assemblies using
surface mount (“SMT”) and finished products such as telephones,
telephone answering machines, sophisticated studio-quality audio
equipment and computer peripherals.
To learn more about Deswell Industries, Inc., please visit the
Company’s website at www.deswell.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are "forward-looking
statements" are based on current expectations and assumptions that
are subject to risks and uncertainties. For example, our statements
regarding our expected growth in sales from the electronic division
in the coming year and our efforts to reduce overhead costs in our
plastic division are forward-looking statements. Actual results
could differ materially because of the following factors, among
others, which may cause revenues and income to fall short of
anticipated levels or our overhead expenses to increase: our
dependence on a few major customers; vigorous competition forcing
product price reductions or discounts; the timing and amount of
significant orders from our relatively few significant customers;
continuing increases in resin prices that cannot be passed on to
customers; unexpected production delays; obsolete inventory or
product returns; losses resulting from fraudulent activity of our
customers or employees; labor shortages that increase labor and
costs; changes in the mix of product products we manufacture and
sell; adverse currency fluctuations in the Renminbi and Hong Kong
dollar when translated to US dollars; potential new accounting
pronouncements; and the effects of travel restrictions and
quarantines associated with major health problems, such as the
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, on general economic
activity.
For further information regarding risks and uncertainties
associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk
Factors” section of Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, copies of
which may be obtained from the Website maintained by the Securities
and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov.
All information in this release is made as of the date of this
press release. Deswell undertakes no duty to update any
forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual
results or changes in Deswell’s expectations.
DESWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET (U.S. dollars in thousands) March
31, March 31,
2018
2017
ASSETS (Unaudited) (Audited) Current assets : Cash and cash
equivalents $ 15,192 $ 8,078 Fixed deposits maturing over three
months 2,190 5,422 Time deposits maturing over twelve months 3,129
- Marketable securities (note 2) 17,282 16,327 Accounts receivable,
net 15,912 13,159 Inventories (note 3) 12,933 10,688 Prepaid
expenses and other current assets 2,267 2,419 Total current assets
68,905 56,093 Property, plant and equipment - net 31,494 31,992
Time deposits maturing over twelve months - 2,902 Total assets $
100,399 $ 90,987 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 8,596 $ 5,152 Accrued
payroll and employee benefits 5,566 4,643 Customer deposits 1,707
2,152 Other accrued liabilities 1,873 1,474 Income taxes payable
603 476 Deferred income tax liabilities 775 889 Total current
liabilities 19,120 14,786 Shareholders' equity Common shares
nil par value - authorized 30,000,000 shares, 17,031,810 shares
issued as of March 31, 2018 and 2017; 15,885,239 shares outstanding
as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 53,063 53,063 Treasury stock at cost;
1,146,571 shares as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 (2,821 ) (2,821 )
Additional paid-in capital 8,005 8,005 Accumulated other
comprehensive income 5,316 5,316 Retained earnings 17,716 12,638
Total shareholders' equity 81,279 76,201 Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 100,399 90,987
DESWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
OPERATIONS & COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Six months ended Year ended March 31, March 31,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Net sales $ 30,908 $ 23,888 $ 60,667 $ 44,522 Cost of sales
27,015 19,385 50,953 37,073 Gross profit 3,893 4,503 9,714 7,449
Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,372 4,329 8,806
8,856 Other income (expense), net 696 (457 ) 894 (696 ) Operating
income (loss) 217 (283 ) 1,802 (2,103 ) Non-operating income, net
(note 3) 2,265 1,073 4,395 3,688 Income before income taxes 2,482
790 6,197 1,585 Income taxes (39 ) 123 7 209 Net income
attributable to Deswell Industries, Inc. $ 2,521 $ 667 $ 6,190 $
1,376 Other comprehensive income (loss) Unrealized loss on
available-for-sale securities $ - $ - $ - $ (3 ) Reclassification
adjustment in connection with loss on disposal of
available-for-sale securities transferred to profit or loss - - -
14 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Deswell Industries,
Inc. $ 2,521 $ 667 $ 6,190 $ 1,387 Net income per
share attributable to Deswell Industries, Inc. (note 5) Basic: Net
income per share $ 0.16 $ 0.04 $ 0.39 $ 0.09
Weighted average common shares outstanding
shares (in thousands)
15,885 16,013 15,885 16,035 Diluted: Net income (loss) per
share $ 0.16 $ 0.04 $ 0.39 $ 0.09
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding (in thousands)
15,953 16,013 15,985 16,035
DESWELL
INDUSTRIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED) (U.S. dollars in thousands) Year
ended Year ended March 31, March 31,
2018
2017
Cash flows from operating activities : Net income $ 6,190 $ 1,376
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,138 2,135
Provision for doubtful accounts (674 ) 371 Additional charges
(usage) of inventories, net 296 (65 ) Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment 61 162 Unrealized holding gain on marketable
securities (1,401 ) (1,999 ) Gain on sales of marketable securities
(609 ) (69 ) Loss on disposal of available-for-sale securities - 14
Scrip dividend received (168 ) - Deferred tax (114 ) 64 Changes in
operating assets and liabilities : Accounts receivable (2,079 )
(4,322 ) Inventories (2,541 ) (2,509 ) Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 152 (761 ) Accounts payable 3,444 2,924 Accrued
payroll and employee benefits 923 608 Customer deposits (445 ) 729
Other accrued liabilities 399 185 Income taxes payable 127 75 Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities 5,699 (1,082 )
Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property,
plant and equipment (1,707 ) (2,152 ) Proceeds from sale of
property, plant and equipment, net of transaction costs 6 993
Purchase of marketable securities (5,357 ) (3,159 ) Proceeds from
sales of marketable securities 6,580 920 Proceeds from disposal of
available-for-sale securities - 1,600 Increase in fixed deposits
maturing over three months 3,232 (146 ) (Increase in) decrease in
fixed deposits maturing over twelve months (227 ) 1,664 Net cash
from (used in) investing activities 2,527 (280 ) Cash flows
from financing activities Dividends paid (1,112 ) (2,248 )
Repurchase of common stock - (308 ) Net cash used in financing
activities (1,112 ) (2,556 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 7,114 (3,918 ) Cash and cash equivalents, at
beginning of year 8,078 11,996 Cash and cash equivalents, at end of
year 15,192 8,078 Supplementary disclosures of cashflow
information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest - - Income
taxes 85 21
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