Tech Data Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results

CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Data (NASDAQ: TECD) (the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2017.

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended July 31, 2017:

• Net sales were $8.9 billion, an increase of 40 percent compared to the prior-year quarter. The increase in net sales is primarily due to the addition of the Technology Solutions business acquired from Avnet, Inc. on February 27, 2017 ("Technology Solutions"). On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 41 percent.   

• Americas: Net sales were $4.2 billion (47 percent of worldwide net sales), an increase of 57 percent compared to the prior-year quarter. The increase in net sales is primarily attributed to the addition of Technology Solutions.

• Europe: Net sales were $4.4 billion (50 percent of worldwide net sales), an increase of 20 percent compared to the prior-year quarter. The increase in net sales is primarily attributed to the addition of Technology Solutions. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 21 percent.

• Asia Pacific: Net sales were $0.3 billion (3 percent of worldwide net sales). Asia Pacific net sales are attributed to the addition of Technology Solutions.

• Gross profit was $515.6 million, an increase of $199.1 million, or 63 percent compared to the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 5.80 percent compared to 4.98 percent in the prior-year quarter. The increase in gross profit and gross margin percentage is primarily attributable to the addition of Technology Solutions.  

• Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were $410.6 million, or 4.62 percent of net sales, compared to $243.8 million, or 3.84 percent of net sales in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP SG&A was $387.7 million, an increase of $149.4 million, or 63 percent, compared to the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, non-GAAP SG&A was 4.37 percent, compared to 3.75 percent in the prior-year quarter. The increase in both dollars and percentage of net sales, on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, is primarily attributable to the addition of Technology Solutions.

• Worldwide operating income was $103.5 million, or 1.17 percent of net sales compared to $73.4 million or 1.15 percent of net sales in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP operating income was $127.8 million, an increase of $49.8 million, or 64 percent, compared to the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, non-GAAP operating income was 1.44 percent, an improvement of 21 basis points over the prior-year quarter.

• Americas: Operating income was $88.0 million, or 2.10 percent of net sales, compared to $41.2 million, or 1.54 percent of net sales in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP operating income was $84.7 million, an increase of $45.9 million, or 118 percent, compared to the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, non-GAAP operating income was 2.02 percent, an improvement of 57 basis points over the prior-year quarter.

• Europe: Operating income was $18.5 million, or 0.42 percent of net sales, compared to $35.9 million, or 0.98 percent of net sales in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP operating income was $43.4 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 1 percent, compared to the prior-year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, non-GAAP operating income was 0.99 percent compared to 1.17 percent in the prior-year quarter.

• Asia Pacific: Operating income was $5.1 million, or 1.76 percent of net sales. Non-GAAP operating income was $6.7 million, or 2.32 percent of net sales.

• Stock-based compensation expense was $8.0 million, an increase of $4.2 million, compared to the prior-year quarter. This includes $1.0 million of acquisition and integration-related stock compensation expense. These expenses are excluded from the regional operating results and presented as a separate line item in the company's segment reporting (see the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in the financial tables of this press release).

• Net income was $47.5 million, compared to $46.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP net income was $66.7 million, an increase of $16.4 million, or 33 percent, compared to the prior-year quarter.

• Earnings per share on a diluted basis ("EPS") were $1.24, compared to $1.31 in the prior year quarter. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.74, an increase of $0.32, or 23 percent compared to the prior-year quarter.

• Net cash generated by operations during the quarter was $146 million.

• Return on invested capital for the trailing twelve months was 10 percent, compared to 14 percent in the prior year period. The adjusted return on invested capital for the trailing twelve months was 12 percent, compared to 14 percent in the prior year period.

"Our fiscal 2018 first-half results clearly show the enhanced earnings and cash-generating power of the new Tech Data. In Q2, worldwide sales exceeded plan and our teams maintained disciplined cost controls; however, we did not deliver the earnings we expected in the quarter," said Robert M. Dutkowsky, chairman and chief executive officer. "Tech Data is a stronger company today than it was a year ago. With the addition of Technology Solutions, we now have a richer portfolio of advanced technology vendors and customers, along with deeper skills to serve them. At the same time, we continue to accelerate the expansion of our capabilities in next-generation technologies. Our integration is progressing as planned and we are on track to deliver our synergy and debt reduction targets."

Business Outlook  

• For the quarter ending October 31, 2017, the Company anticipates worldwide net sales to be in the range of $9.0 billion to $9.35 billion.

• For the quarter ending October 31, 2017, the Company anticipates EPS to be in the range of $0.80 to $1.00 and non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $1.84 to $2.04.

• This guidance assumes weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 38.5 million and an effective tax rate in the range of 30 percent to 32 percent.

• This guidance also assumes an average U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate of $1.16 to €1.00. 

Webcast Details

Tech Data will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2017. A webcast of the call, including supplemental schedules, will be available to all interested parties and can be obtained at www.techdata.com/investor. The webcast will be available for replay for three months.

Investor Day Event

The Company also announced it will host an Investor Day in New York City beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Chairman and CEO Bob Dutkowsky, COO Rich Hume, and CFO Chuck Dannewitz, along with other members of the management team, will review the company's strategy, highlight its performance and outline the company's financial goals. A live webcast of the investor day event, including slides and supplemental schedules, will be available to all interested parties and can be obtained at www.techdata.com/investor. The webcast will be available for replay for three months.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

The non-GAAP financial information contained in this release is included with the intention of providing investors a more complete understanding of the Company's operational results and trends, but should only be used in conjunction with results reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). Certain non-GAAP measures presented in this release or other releases, presentations and similar documents issued by the Company include sales, income or expense items as adjusted for the impact of changes in foreign currencies (referred to as "constant currency"), non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share and Adjusted Return on Invested Capital. Certain non-GAAP measures also exclude acquisition-related intangible assets amortization expense, benefits associated with legal settlements, acquisition, integration and restructuring  expenses, value-added tax assessments and acquisition-related financing expenses. A detailed reconciliation of the adjustments between results calculated using GAAP and non-GAAP in this release is contained in the attached financial schedules. This information can also be obtained from the Company's Investor Relations website at www.techdata.com/investor.

Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements in this communication may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements, including statements regarding Tech Data's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may relate to the Technology Solutions business, Tech Data's financial results and estimates and/or business prospects, involve a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those projected. These forward looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which Tech Data operates and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of Tech Data's future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward looking statements.

For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could occur, see Tech Data's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2017, including Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" therein, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") that are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and other securities regulators. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Many of these factors are beyond Tech Data's control. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Tech Data disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Tech Data undertakes no duty to update any forward looking statements contained herein to reflect actual results or changes in Tech Data's expectations.

About Tech Data  

Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 115,000 resellers to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users in more than 100 countries. Tech Data generated $26.2 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017. It is ranked No. 107 on the Fortune 500^® and one of Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies." To learn more, visit www.techdata.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Contacts:

Charles V. Dannewitz, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
727-532-8028 (chuck.dannewitz@techdata.com)

Arleen Quiñones, Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
727-532-8866 (arleen.quinones@techdata.com) 

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