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Jabil Revenue Increases 20%
September 26, 2005 |Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE:JBL), a global electronic product solutions company, today reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year 2005, ended August 31, 2005.
Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2005
Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 25 percent to $2.0 billion compared to $1.6 billion for the same period of fiscal 2004.
Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 51 percent to $86.1 million compared to $56.9 million for the same period of fiscal 2004. On a GAAP basis, net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 59 percent to $70.5 million compared to $44.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2004. GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 55 percent to $0.34 compared to $0.22 for the same period of fiscal 2004.
Jabil's fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 core operating income increased 38 percent to $93.4 million or 4.6 percent of net revenue compared to $67.7 million or 4.2 percent of net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004.
Core earnings increased 40 percent to $76.8 million compared to $54.7 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Core earnings per share increased 37 percent to $0.37 per diluted share for the period compared to $0.27 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. (Jabil defines core operating income as GAAP operating income before amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related charges and restructuring and impairment charges. Jabil defines core earnings as GAAP net income before amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related charges, restructuring and impairment charges and other income/loss, net of tax. Jabil defines core earnings per share as core earnings divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares determined under GAAP. Jabil reports core operating income, core earnings and core earnings per share to provide its investors with an alternative method for assessing operating income, earnings and earnings per share from what it believes to be its core manufacturing operations. See the accompanying reconciliation of Jabil's core operating income to its GAAP operating income and Jabil's core earnings and core earnings per share to its GAAP net income and GAAP earnings per share and additional information in the supplemental information below.)
Quarterly Highlights
-- Cash flow from operations was approximately $173 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.
-- Sales cycle for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 was 17 days.
-- Inventory turns for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 were nine.
-- Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 were approximately $93 million.
-- Depreciation for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 was approximately $45 million.
-- Cash balances were $796 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.
-- Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) was 19 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.
Fiscal Year 2005
Net revenue for the fiscal year increased 20 percent to $7.5 billion compared to $6.3 billion for fiscal 2004.
On a GAAP basis, operating income for fiscal 2005 increased 33 percent to $287.4 million compared to $216.0 million for fiscal 2004. On a GAAP basis, net income for fiscal 2005 increased 39 percent to $231.8 million compared to $166.9 million for fiscal 2004. GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2005 increased 38 percent to $1.12 compared to $0.81 for fiscal 2004.
Jabil's fiscal 2005 core operating income increased 25 percent to $327.1 million or 4.3 percent of net revenue compared to $261.1 million or 4.2 percent of net revenue for fiscal 2004. Core earnings increased 27 percent to $265.5 million compared to $209.1 million for fiscal 2004. Core earnings per share increased 25 percent to $1.28 per diluted share for the period, compared to $1.02 for fiscal 2004. (Jabil defines core operating income as GAAP operating income before amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related charges and restructuring and impairment charges. Jabil defines core earnings as GAAP net income before amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related charges, restructuring and impairment charges and other income/loss, net of tax. Jabil defines core earnings per share as core earnings divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares determined under GAAP. Jabil reports core operating income, core earnings and core earnings per share to provide its investors with an alternative method for assessing operating income, earnings and earnings per share from what it believes to be its core manufacturing operations. See the accompanying reconciliation of Jabil's core operating income to its GAAP operating income and Jabil's core earnings and core earnings per share to its GAAP net income and GAAP earnings per share and additional information in the supplemental information below.)
Business Outlook
"I want to congratulate all Jabil team members for another year of success and a third consecutive year of pace setting growth. Our expansionary efforts in the Americas, Europe and Asia position us well to prosper from the continuing trend to outsource electronic hardware design, production, fulfillment and services. The foundation is in place for a fourth consecutive year of robust growth in fiscal 2006. We will continue to focus on customers, commit ourselves to excellence and deliver another outstanding year of performance," said Jabil President and CEO Timothy L. Main.
The company reiterated guidance for its first fiscal quarter of 2006. Jabil said it currently expects sequential revenue growth for its first fiscal quarter of 8 to 18 percent, indicating a revenue range of $2.2 to $2.4 billion and core earnings of $0.40 to $0.44 per diluted share, depending upon actual levels of production. GAAP earnings per share for the first fiscal quarter of 2006 are currently estimated to be in a range of $0.32 to $0.39 per diluted share. (Expected GAAP earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006 are currently estimated to include $0.02 per share for amortization of intangibles and $0.03 to $0.06 per share for stock-based compensation required to be expensed in fiscal 2006 under new accounting guidelines.)
The company also provided full fiscal year 2006 guidance. Jabil said it currently expects to increase revenue for fiscal 2006 by 16 to 24 percent, indicating a revenue range of $8.7 to $9.3 billion. The company said full fiscal year core earnings were expected to increase by 21 to 29 percent, or range from $1.55 to $1.65 per share. GAAP earnings per share for the full fiscal year are currently expected to increase by 21 to 32 percent, or range from $1.36 to $1.48 per share. (Expected GAAP earnings per share for the full fiscal year are currently estimated to include $0.08 per share for amortization of intangibles and $0.09 to $0.11 per share for stock-based compensation required to be expensed in fiscal 2006 under new accounting guidelines.)
Supplemental Information
The financial results disclosed in this release include certain measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition to the GAAP financial measures, Jabil provides supplemental, non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate evaluation of Jabil's core operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this release exclude certain amounts that are included in the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP or core financial measures disclosed in this release do not have standard meanings and may vary from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
Jabil has incurred charges from its acquisitions that are included in the GAAP financial measures disclosed in this release. Management believes that the nature of these amounts do not impact the performance of its core manufacturing operations. Management believes core financial measures (which exclude the effects of the amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related charges, restructuring and impairment charges and other income) are a useful measure that facilitates evaluating the past and future performance of Jabil's ongoing operations on a comparable basis. Jabil reports core operating income, core earnings and core earnings per share to provide its investors with an alternative method for assessing operating income, earnings and earnings per share from what it believes to be its core manufacturing operations. Included in this release is a Consolidated Statement of Earnings as well as a reconciliation of the disclosed core financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
The news release and information about Jabil's earnings will also be available in the investor relations' section of the web site (jabil.com) by approximately 4:00 p.m., EDT. A taped replay of the conference call will also be available September 26, 2005 at approximately 7:30 p.m. EDT through midnight on September 28, 2005. To access the replay, call (800) 642-1687 from within the United States, or (706) 645-9291 outside the United States. The passcode is 9677173. An archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://jabil.com/investors/.
Jabil is an electronic product solutions company providing comprehensive electronics design, manufacturing and product management services to global electronics and technology companies. Jabil helps bring electronics products to the market faster and more cost effectively by providing complete product supply chain management around the world. With more than 50,000 employees and facilities in 19 countries, Jabil provides comprehensive, individualized-focused solutions to customers in a broad range of industries. Jabil common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, "JBL". Further information is available on the company's website: jabil.com.
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