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Benchmark Electronics Posts 3Q Net Income of $21M
October 26, 2015 | Benchmark Electronics Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Benchmark Electronics Inc. has reported net income of $21 million on net sales of $630 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.
"In the third quarter, we were pleased to deliver a 30 basis point year-over-year and a 10 basis point quarter-over-quarter improvement in our non-GAAP operating margin as a result of continued focus on portfolio mix, lean and operational excellence initiatives, and working capital management,” said Gayla Delly, Benchmark’s president and CEO. “Benchmark’s solid profitability results, evidenced by our 4.3% non-GAAP operating margin, were achieved despite lower-than-expected revenues. Notwithstanding our excellent operational achievements, headwinds in the industries we serve challenged our top line. Greater-than-expected demand from Computing customers partially offset end-market demand weakness in the Industrial, Test & Instrumentation and Telecom sectors. Medical revenues were pushed into the fourth quarter due to the timing of program qualifications.
"We expect our third quarter new program bookings to result in annualized revenue of $110 - $130 million when fully launched within the next 12-18 months. Bookings aligned again this quarter with our focus on early engineering engagement and long-term manufacturing solutions for customers in both higher growth and traditional markets."
Delly concluded, "Benchmark remains committed to creating shareholder value through a balanced approach to capital allocation, which consists of supporting our business, investing in strategic growth initiatives and continuing share repurchases. We returned $18 million to shareholders through share repurchases during the third quarter, and $71 million over the last 12 months. We also have a strong balance sheet and were excited to announce this morning our planned acquisition of Secure Technology. We remain confident that we are taking the right steps to drive growth and enhance value for our shareholders and our customers."
Benchmark's performance varied by sector in the third quarter, resulting in lower-than-expected revenues across its primary end-markets. Telecommunications revenue declines were greater than expected, while customer revenues in Computing were better than expected. Strength in Computing and new program introductions in Industrial Controls and Test & Instrumentation did not offset the headwinds associated with slower capital spending in the company’s end-markets. Additionally, slower-than-expected new product qualifications impacted revenues in its Medical business.
About Benchmark Electronics
Benchmark provides integrated manufacturing, design and engineering services to original equipment manufacturers of industrial control equipment (including equipment for the aerospace and defense industries), telecommunication equipment, computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, and test and instrumentation products. Benchmark’s global operations include facilities in seven countries, and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
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