10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2015

FLEX LTD. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Sep 26, 2014

Filed October 30, 2014For Securities:FLEX

Summary

Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX) reported its second-quarter fiscal year 2015 results, ending September 26, 2014. The company demonstrated revenue growth across most business segments, with notable increases in Industrial & Emerging Industries (IEI) and High Reliability Solutions (HRS), driven by demand in energy, appliances, automotive, and medical sectors. Overall net sales increased by 2% year-over-year for the quarter and 8% for the first six months of the fiscal year. Gross margins also saw improvement, attributed to increased revenues, a favorable product mix from higher-margin segments, and cost structure benefits from prior restructuring. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were effectively managed, decreasing both in dollar amount and as a percentage of net sales due to ongoing cost reduction measures. Financially, the company maintained a solid cash position with approximately $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Free cash flow showed a significant improvement, rising to $167.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015 compared to $42.8 million in the prior year period, reflecting strong operational performance and efficient working capital management. Share repurchases continued, with $203.4 million invested in the first six months of fiscal 2015, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. The company also noted a favorable legal development regarding a lawsuit with Xilinx, Inc., where management expects any potential losses to be immaterial.

Financial Highlights

51 data points
Beta

Revenue

$6.53B

5.8% Gross Margin

Net Income

$138.90M

2.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.23

Total Assets

$11.92B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.51B

Free Cash Flow

$307.31M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$6.53B
Cost of Revenue$6.15B
Gross Profit$377.08M
SG&A Expenses$204.59M
Interest Expense$19.00M
Net Income$138.90M
EPS (Basic)$0.24
EPS (Diluted)$0.23
Shares Outstanding (Basic)585.76M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)595.87M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 2% to $6.5 billion for the three months ended September 26, 2014, and by 8% to $13.2 billion for the six months ended September 26, 2014, compared to the prior year periods.
  • 2Gross profit margin improved to 5.8% for the three-month period and 5.8% for the six-month period, up from 5.7% and 5.6% respectively in the prior year, driven by revenue growth, favorable product mix, and cost efficiencies.
  • 3Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by $13.9 million to $204.6 million for the quarter and by $28.3 million to $413.9 million for the six months, improving efficiency as a percentage of net sales.
  • 4Net income for the quarter was $138.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, an increase from $118.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the prior year.
  • 5Free cash flow improved significantly to $167.9 million for the six months ended September 26, 2014, from $42.8 million in the prior year period.
  • 6The company repurchased 19.8 million shares for $203.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 2015.
  • 7Cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.5 billion as of September 26, 2014, providing ample liquidity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Flextronics reported net sales of $6.5 billion for the three months ended September 26, 2014, representing a 2% increase compared to $6.4 billion in the same period last year. The company saw revenue growth across most business groups, including Industrial & Emerging Industries, High Reliability Solutions, and Consumer Technology Group.

Gross profit for the quarter increased to $377.1 million, with the gross margin improving slightly to 5.8% from 5.7% in the prior year. This improvement was driven by higher revenues, a favorable product mix from higher-margin segments like IEI and HRS, and the benefits of a restructured cost base. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were effectively managed, decreasing in both absolute terms and as a percentage of net sales.

Flextronics maintained a strong liquidity position, ending the quarter with $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Free cash flow significantly improved to $167.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, up from $42.8 million in the prior year period. This indicates robust cash generation from operations and efficient working capital management.

Flextronics continued its share repurchase activities, investing $203.4 million in the repurchase of 19.8 million ordinary shares during the first six months of fiscal 2015. As of September 26, 2014, approximately $456.7 million remained available under its current share repurchase authorization, demonstrating a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.