RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS LTD/DE
10-Q, 1996-04-12
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                                 UNITED STATES  
                        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  
                            WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549  
   
                                   FORM 10-Q  
   
(Mark One)  
  
  X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE 
    ACT OF 1934  
   
For the quarterly period ended     February 29, 1996  
   
                           OR  
   
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES  
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  
  
For the transition period from      to  
   
Commission file number 0-12906   
   
   
                          RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.   
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  
   
                 Delaware                              36-2096643  
(State of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)  
                   40W267 Keslinger Road, LaFox, Illinois 60147  
              (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)  
   
                               (708) 208-2200  
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)  
   
   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports  
required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of  
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the  
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such 
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X   No   
   
As of April 5, 1996,  there  were  outstanding  8,525,402 shares of Common  
Stock, $.05  par  value, and 3,243,926 shares of Class B Common Stock, $.05 par 
value, which are convertible into Common Stock on a share-for-share basis.  
  
   
   
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains 13 pages.  An exhibit index is at  
page 11.  
  
                                    (1)  
  
               RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
                              FORM 10-Q  
                For the Quarter Ended February 29, 1996  
  
  
  
                               INDEX  
  
  
                                                        Page  
                                                        ----  
  
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
  
   Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets                  3  
  
   Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income            4  
  
   Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows        5  
  
   Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements   6  
  
   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results  
      of Operations and Financial Condition               7  
  
  
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION                              11  
  
                                      (2)  
                                                                        
                       PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
               RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS  
                                (in thousands)  
  
                                          February 29    May 31  
                                             1996         1995  
                                          ---------    ---------  
                                         (Unaudited)   (Audited)  
ASSETS  
  
Current assets:  
  Cash and equivalents                    $   3,786    $  11,151  
  Receivables,less allowance of   
     $1,617 and $1,385                       43,877       42,768  
  Inventories                                93,482       81,267  
  Other                                       7,692        8,762  
                                          ---------    ---------  
        Total current assets                148,837      143,948  
Investments                                   1,851        7,070  
Property, plant and equipment, net           16,210       16,388  
Other assets                                  4,546        6,108  
                                          ---------    ---------  
        Total assets                      $ 171,444    $ 173,514  
                                          =========    =========  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
  
Current liabilities:  
  Accounts payable                        $  11,931    $  16,695  
  Accrued expenses                            9,113       11,161  
  Current portion of long-term debt            --          9,857  
                                          ---------    ---------  
        Total current liabilities            21,044       37,713  
Long-term debt, less current portion         89,575       79,647  
Stockholders' equity:  
  Common stock, $.05 par value; issued   
     8,525 at February 29, 1996 and   
     8,225 at May 31, 1995                      426          411  
  Class B common stock, convertible,  
     $.05 par value; issued 3,244 at   
     February 29, 1996 and 3,247 at  
     May 31, 1995                               162          162  
  Additional paid-in capital                 51,718       49,989  
  Retained earnings                          10,570        6,141  
  Foreign currency translation adjustment    (2,051)        (686)  
  Market appreciation on investments,  
     net of tax                                --            137  
                                          ---------    ---------  
       Total stockholders' equity            60,825       56,154  
                                          ---------    ---------  
       Total liabilities and stockholders $ 171,444    $ 173,514  
                                          =========    =========  
  
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.  
  
                                      (3)  
  
                       PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
               RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
                CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
                  (in thousands, except per share amounts)  
  
                                 Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
                                   February 28/29          February 28/29  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
                                  1996       1995         1996       1995  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
                                     (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)  
Net sales                       $ 56,367   $ 51,255    $ 175,237  $ 148,670  
  
Costs and expenses:  
   Cost of products sold          39,551     36,582      123,349    105,924  
   Selling, general and  
      administrative expenses     12,724     12,308       39,210     34,833  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
                                  52,275     48,890      162,559    140,757  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
  
    Operating income               4,092      2,365       12,678      7,913  
  
Other  (income) expense:  
   Interest expense                1,726      1,523        4,969      4,639  
   Investment income                (158)      (485)      (1,045)    (1,022)  
   Other, net                       (197)      (145)          63        (88)  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
                                   1,371        893        3,987      3,529  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
   Income before income taxes      2,721      1,472        8,691      4,384  
  
Income taxes                         900        500        2,900      1,500  
                                --------   --------    ---------  ---------  
   Net Income                   $  1,821   $    972    $   5,791  $   2,884  
                                ========   ========    =========  =========  
  
   Net income per share         $    .15   $    .08    $     .49  $     .25  
                                ========   ========    =========  =========  
  
Average shares outstanding        12,178     11,642       11,931     11,537  
                                ========   ========    =========  =========  
  
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.  
  
                                      (4)  
  
                     PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
               RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  
                        (in thousands)(unaudited)  
  
                                             Nine Months Ended  
                                               February 28/29  
                                           ---------------------  
                                             1995         1994  
                                           --------     --------  
Operating Activities:  
  Net income                               $  5,791     $  2,884  
   Non-cash charges to income:  
      Depreciation                            1,965        1,985  
      Amortization of intangibles   
        and financial costs                     256          274  
      Deferred income taxes                   1,785        1,535  
      Contribution to employee stock  
        ownership plan                          500          500  
                                           --------     --------  
    Total non-cash charges                    4,506        4,294  
                                           --------     --------  
   Net income adjusted for non-cash charges  10,297        7,178  
  Changes in working capital,   
    net of effects of currency translation:  
      Accounts receivable                    (1,596)      (2,563)  
      Inventories                           (12,738)      (3,136)  
      Other current assets                      874          707  
      Accounts payable                       (5,103)        (655)  
      Other liabilities                      (2,000)      (5,281)  
                                           --------     --------  
   Net changes in working capital           (20,563)     (10,928)  
                                           --------     --------  
   Net cash used in operating activities    (10,266)      (3,750)  
                                           --------     --------  
Financing Activities:  
  Proceeds from stock options exercised       1,239            -  
  Proceeds from borrowings                    1,000            -     
  Payments on debt                             (929)      (2,025)  
  Cash dividends                             (1,362)      (1,334)  
                                           --------     --------  
   Net cash used in financing activities        (52)      (3,359)  
                                           --------     --------  
Investing Activities:  
  Reduction in investments                    4,994        7,767  
  Capital expenditures                       (1,823)      (1,934)  
  Other                                        (218)         453  
                                           --------     --------  
   Net cash provided by investing   
     activities                               2,953        6,286  
                                           --------     --------  
   Decrease in cash and equivalents          (7,365)        (823)  
  
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year    11,151        9,739  
                                           --------     --------  
   Cash and equivalents at end of period   $  3,786     $  8,916  
                                           ========     ========  
  
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.  
  
                                      (5)  
  
               RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
           Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29, 1996  
                                  (Unaudited)  
  
Note A -- Basis of Presentation  
  
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 
(Statements) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to 
Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair 
presentation of the results of operations for the periods covered have been 
reflected in the Statements.  Certain information and footnotes necessary for a 
fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted in 
accordance with the aforementioned instructions. It is suggested that the 
Statements be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes 
thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
May 31, 1995.  
  
The marketing and sales operations of the Company are organized in four  
strategic business units (SBUs): Electronic Device Group (EDG), Solid State and 
Components (SSC), Display Products Group (DPG) and Security Systems Division  
(SSD). References hereinafter are to the acronyms noted parenthetically.  
  
Note B -- Income Taxes  
  
The income tax provisions for the three- and nine-month periods ended February  
29, 1996 are based on the estimated effective tax rate of 33% for fiscal 1996  
income.  The effect of expected state income taxes is offset by the utilization 
of foreign net operating loss carryforwards and by U.S. foreign sales  
corporation tax benefits.  
  
The income tax provision for the three- and nine-month periods ended February  
28, 1995 are based on the estimated effective tax rate of 34% for fiscal 1995  
income. The effect of expected state income taxes in 1995 was offset by U.S.  
foreign sales corporation tax benefits.  
  
                                      (6)  
  
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  
               OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION  
             Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29,1996  
  
Results of Operations  
  
Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 1996 were $56.4 million, up 10% from  
last year's third quarter of $51.3 million. Sales for the nine-month period  
were $175.2 million, an 18% increase from $148.7 million in the prior year.  
Sales and gross margins by the Company's SBUs are summarized in the following  
table along with the sales percentage increase from the prior year and gross  
margin percent of sales. Gross margins for each SBU include provisions for  
returns and overstock. Provisions for LIFO, manufacturing charges and other  
costs are included under the caption "Corporate" (in thousands).  
   
                        Sales                         Gross Margin  
              ---------------------------   -------------------------------  
                1996        1995       %      1996    GM%      1995    GM%  
              --------    --------   ----   -------  -----   ------- ------  
Third Quarter  
 
EDG           $ 25,053    $ 26,178    -4%   $ 7,478  29.8%   $ 7,543  28.8%  
SSC             16,234      12,912    26%     4,905  30.2%     4,045  31.3%  
DPG              8,501       8,903    -5%     3,194  37.6%     3,028  34.0%  
SSD              6,579       3,262   102%     1,405  21.4%       703  21.6%  
Corporate            -           -             (166)            (646)  
              --------    --------          -------          --------        
    Total     $ 56,367    $ 51,255    10%   $16,816  29.8%   $14,673  28.6%  
              ========    ========          =======          =======  
Nine Months  
  
EDG           $ 80,284    $ 77,119     4%   $24,125  30.0%   $22,632  29.3%  
SSC             50,010      36,432    37%    15,316  30.6%    11,600  31.8%  
DPG             26,103      26,031     0%     9,634  36.9%     8,573  32.9%  
SSD             18,840       9,088   107%     3,980  21.1%     2,044  22.5%  
Corporate            -           -           (1,167)          (2,103)  
              --------    --------          -------          -------    
    Total     $175,237    $148,670    18%   $51,888  29.6%   $42,746  28.8%  
              ========    ========          =======          =======  
  
In the quarter, sales gains of $3.3 million each were achieved by the Company's 
SSC and SSD SBUs.  For the third quarter in a row, SSD has more than doubled  
their sales over the prior year.  Expansion of DPG's sales in Europe  
substantially mitigated lower demand in the United States, where one customer's 
requirements were lower by $1.0 million in the quarter-to-quarter comparison.   
Sales to this high-volume customer were at relatively low gross margins.  As a  
result, DPG's gross margin increased to 37.6% from 34% a year ago.  The 4%  
decline in EDG sales was primarily in the broadcast and microwave portions of  
its business.  EDG  
  
                                      (7)  
  
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  
               OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION  
             Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29,1996  
                                   (Unaudited)  
  
third quarter sales were affected by several factors, including severe weather  
in the Northeastern United States and delays in U.S. government purchases due  
to unresolved budgetary issues.  EDG sales outside the United States were  
essentially flat.  For the nine-month period, the Company experienced growth in 
all SBUs.  
  
In the quarter, the Company achieved sales gains in all areas of the world.  
North America contributed $2.5 million to the overall sales increase and Europe 
achieved the largest percentage increase of 14% or $1.7 million. Trends were  
similar on a year-to-date basis. Sales and gross margin by geographic area are  
summarized in the following table along with the percentage increase from the  
prior year and gross margin percent of sales. Provisions for LIFO,  
manufacturing charges and other costs are included under the caption  
"Corporate" (in thousands).  
  
  
                        Sales                         Gross Margin  
              --------------------------   -------------------------------  
                1996        1995     %       1996     GM%      1995    GM%  
              --------    --------  ----    -------  -----   -------  -----  
Third Quarter 
  
North America $ 32,703    $ 30,183     8%   $ 9,511  29.1%   $ 8,848  29.3%  
Europe          13,631      11,966    14%     4,629  34.0%     3,916  32.7%  
Rest of World   10,033       9,106    10%     2,842  28.3%     2,556  28.1%  
Corporate            -           -             (166)            (647)  
              --------    --------          -------          -------    
    Total     $ 56,367    $ 51,255    10%   $16,816  29.8%   $14,673  28.6%  
              ========    ========          =======          =======  
Nine Months  
  
North America $101,895    $ 86,818    17%   $29,998  29.4%   $26,036  30.0%  
Europe          42,434      33,917    25%    14,307  33.7%    10,853  32.0%  
Rest of World   30,908      27,935    11%     8,750  28.3%     7,960  28.5%  
Corporate            -           -           (1,167)          (2,103)  
              --------    --------          -------          -------    
    Total     $175,237    $148,670    18%   $51,888  29.6%   $42,746  28.8%  
              ========    ========          =======          =======  
  
  
Gross margins for the third quarter were 29.8%, compared to 28.6% in the prior  
year, reflecting higher distribution product margins, primarily in Europe,  
lower LIFO expense, and the phase-down of manufacturing and elimination of  
related inefficiencies completed in 1995.  
  
On a quarterly basis, selling, general and administrative expense as a percent  
of sales improved, declining to 22.6% from 24.0%. Trends were similar on a  
year-to-date basis.  
  
The sales growth, combined with proportionately slower growth in costs,  
resulted in net income of $1.8 million or $.15 per share for the quarter,  
compared to $1.0 million or $.08 per share in the prior year. For the   
  
                                       (8)  
  
                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  
               OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION  
             Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29,1996  
                                   (Unaudited)  
  
nine-month period, net income of $5.8 million or $.49 per share doubled the  
prior year results of $2.9 million or $.25 per share.  
  
Liquidity and Capital Resources  
  
Cash provided by operations, exclusive of working capital requirements, was  
$10.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 1996, compared to $7.2 million 
for the first nine months last year. Investments in additional working capital  
of $20.6 million in the first nine months of 1996 and $10.9 million last year,  
capital expenditures, debt service and dividend payments were funded primarily  
by cash generated by operations and liquidation of investments. Interest  
payments for the first nine months were $6.8 million in fiscal 1996 and $6.1  
million in 1995.  
  
Working capital requirements for the first nine months include inventory  
investments of $12.7 million in fiscal 1996 and $3.1 million in fiscal 1995 to  
support sales growth. Accounts payable declined $5.1 million, reflecting the  
timing of several large payments to vendors.  
  
In the second quarter the Company finalized a $25 million senior revolving  
credit note agreement due November 30, 1998 consolidating a $9.8 million long- 
term loan and an $8 million short-term loan. The loan bears interest at 125  
basis points over LIBOR, which at February 29 resulted in a rate of 7.1%. The  
Company borrowed $1.0 million for working capital in the third quarter and $6.2 
million was available at February 29 under the agreement for future working  
capital or other corporate requirements.  
  
An additional $1.0 million was borrowed in March, 1996 for the acquisition of  
certain assets and liabilities of TubeMaster, Inc.  TubeMaster is a national  
supplier of x-ray tubes, image intensifiers, camera tubes, cameras and complete 
image intensifier systems for medical applications.    
  
The Company's loan agreements contain various financial and operating covenants 
which set benchmark levels for tangible net worth, debt / tangible net worth  
ratio and annual debt service coverage. The Company was in compliance with  
these covenants at February 29, 1996.  
  
                                     (9)  
  
                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  
               OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION  
             Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29,1996  
                                   (Unaudited)  
  
In addition, certain of the current agreements contain restrictions relating to 
the purchase by the Company of treasury stock or the payment of cash dividends. 
At February 29, 1996, $9.1 million was available for such transactions. Payment 
of dividends will be considered quarterly based upon corporate performance.  
  
Cash reserves, investments, funds from operations and credit lines are expected 
to be adequate to meet the operational needs and future dividends of the  
Company.  
  
                                      (10)  
  
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION  
  
ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS  
                No material developments have occurred in the matters reported  
                under the category "Legal Proceedings" in the Registrant's  
                Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995.  
  
ITEM 2.    CHANGES IN SECURITIES  
  
                None.  
  
ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES  
  
                None.  
  
ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS  
  
                None.   
  
ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION  
  
                None.  
  
ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K  
                (a)   Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule - page 13.  
                (b)   Reports on Form 8-K  -  None  
  
                                      (11)  
  
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION  
  
                           SIGNATURES  
  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the  
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the  
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  
	        		         RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.  
  
Date     April 11 , 1996   	By    \s\  William J. Garry
                   				            William J. Garry  
				                               Vice President and  
                   				            Chief Financial Officer  
  
                                      (12)  
  
 
 



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