Flow International Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

Revenues of $216.5 Million for the Year Exceed Prior Year by 25%

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Flow International Corporation

Jun 22, 2011, 04:05 ET

KENT, Wash., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Flow International Corporation (NASDAQ: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, today reported results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2011.

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011, Flow reported consolidated revenues of $216.5 million, a 25% increase from $173.7 million in the prior fiscal year.  Net income for fiscal 2011 was $0.8 million or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $8.5 million or $0.19 per share, which included non-recurring pre-tax charges aggregating to $5.8 million.  

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, Flow reported consolidated revenues of $59.5 million, a 22% increase from $48.6 million in the prior-year period.  Net income in the current quarter was $0.4 million or $0.01 per share.  In comparison, the Company reported net income of $0.1 million in the prior-year period.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $2.8 million, compared to $2.9 million in the year-ago quarter.  A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income is provided in the accompanying financial tables.

"Standard segment sales remained strong across all geographies while our spare parts business set new revenue records in the current quarter and for the entire year," said Charley Brown, President and CEO of Flow.  "We are also very pleased with the excellent performance from both our direct and indirect channels of distribution which have helped us outpace the economic recovery."

Operations Review for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2011

  • Standard segment sales, which include sales of systems that do not require significant custom configuration as well as parts and services for those installed systems, were $52.3 million, an increase of $11.6 million or 28% from the prior-year quarter.
  • Advanced segment sales, which include sales of complex aerospace and application systems requiring specific custom configuration and advanced features were $7.3 million for the quarter, reflecting a $0.6 million decline from the prior-year quarter. Advanced segment sales are recorded using the percentage of completion method, with lead times generally ranging from 12 to 24 months.
  • Aggregate gross margins were 37% for the quarter, compared to 39% in the prior-year quarter. Standard segment gross margins were 41%, which was in line with the year ago quarter. Advanced segment gross margins were 13% in the current quarter, compared to 26% a year ago. The decline in Advanced segment gross margin was attributable to $1.2 million in additional costs for certain contracts, primarily related to the installation phase of the projects for these complex systems.
  • Total operating expenses for the quarter were $21.6 million, compared to $18.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The $3.2 million increase from the year-ago quarter was primarily the result of the full reinstatement of wages and benefits, higher commissions on increased sales, and investments for product development, employees and lead generation.
  • The Company recorded a negligible tax benefit during the quarter, resulting from changes in certain deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Conference Call

Flow plans to hold a conference call to discuss these results today:  Wednesday, June 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).  The conference call may be heard by dialing 877-941-2068 or 480-629-9712.  A 7-day replay will be available following the call by dialing 800-406-7325 or 303-590-3030.  The conference call passcode is 4446428.  A live audio Webcast of the conference call may be found in the investor section at www.flowwaterjet.com.  A Webcast replay of the call will also be available for 90 days.

About Flow International

Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, and more. For more information, visit www.flowwaterjet.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based on a number of risk factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the direct and indirect channels of distribution outpacing the economic recovery.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement.

Contact:
Flow Investor Relations
Geoffrey Buscher
253-813-3286
[email protected]

Flow International Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)










US Dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended April 30,

Twelve months ended April 30,

2011

2010

% Change

2011

2010

% Change

Sales

$

59,536

$

48,604

22%

$

216,524

$

173,749

25%

Cost of Sales

37,353

29,668

26%

132,063

105,982

25%

Gross Margin

22,183

18,936

17%

84,461

67,767

25%

Operating Expenses:








Sales and Marketing

12,310

10,303

19%

45,359

37,259

22%

Research and Engineering

2,979

2,322

28%

10,074

8,104

24%

General and Administrative

6,330

5,791

9%

24,141

25,182

(4)%

Restructuring and Other Operating Charges

—

—

NM

—

4,222

NM

Operating Expenses

21,619

18,416

17%

79,574

74,767

6%

Operating Income (Loss)

564

520

8%

4,887

(7,000)

NM

Interest Expense, net

(488)

(348)

40%

(1,670)

(2,122)

(21)%

Other Income (Loss), net

371

(245)

NM

686

(1,111)

NM

Income (Loss) Before (Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes

447

(73)

NM

3,903

(10,233)

NM

(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes

31

191

(84)%

(2,895)

2,844

NM

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

478

118

NM

1,008

(7,389)

NM

Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of tax

(90)

(6)

NM

(242)

(1,095)

(78)%

Net Income (Loss)

$

388

$

112

NM

$

766

$

(8,484)

NM










Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share:




Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

$

0.01

$

0.00

NM

$

0.02

$

(0.17)

NM

Net Income (Loss)

$

0.01

$

0.00

NM

$

0.02

$

(0.19)

NM










Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Used in Computing Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share (000):




Basic

47,364

46,909

47,216

43,567

Diluted

47,543

46,909

47,228

43,567










NM = not meaningful


Flow International Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)





US Dollars in thousands




April 30,

April 30,

2011

2010

% Change

ASSETS:



Current Assets:



Cash

$

9,096

$

6,367

43%

Receivables, net

47,082

35,749

32%

Inventories

28,609

22,503

27%

Other Current Assets

13,305

9,476

40%

Total Current Assets

98,092

74,095

Property and Equipment, net

19,104

21,769

(12)%

Other Long-Term Assets

35,867

35,345

1%

$

153,063

$

131,209

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:



Current Liabilities:



Notes Payable

$

5,500

$

350

NM

Current Portion of Long-Term Obligations

25

61

(59)%

Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities

26,942

23,272

16%

Other Current Liabilities

24,494

18,499

32%

Total Current Liabilities

56,961

42,182

Other Long-Term Liabilities

7,925

5,449

45%

Subordinated Notes

8,723

7,954

10%

Total Other Long-Term Liabilities

73,609

55,585





Shareholders' Equity

79,454

75,624

5%

$

153,063

$

131,209





NM = not meaningful

Flow International Corporation

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)










US Dollars in thousands









Three months ended April 30,

Twelve months ended April 30,

2011

2010

% Change

2011

2010

% Change










Sales Breakdown:








       Systems

$

40,723

$

32,459

25%

$

146,152

$

116,132

26%

       Consumable Parts

18,813

16,145

17%

70,372

57,617

22%

  Total

$

59,536

$

48,604

22%

$

216,524

$

173,749

25%










Segment Revenue Breakdown:








     Standard

$

52,268

$

40,698

28%

$

187,887

$

137,514

37%

     Advanced

7,268

7,906

(8)%

28,637

36,235

(21)%

$

59,536

$

48,604

22%

$

216,524

$

173,749

25%




















Depreciation and Amortization Expense

$

1,596

$

1,647

(3)%

$

6,302

$

5,725

10%

Capital Spending

$

830

$

1,044

(20)%

$

3,530

$

9,969

(65)%


Flow International Corporation

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)










US Dollars in thousands









Three months ended April 30,

Twelve months ended April 30,

2011

2010

% Change

2011

2010

% Change

Net Income (Loss)

$

388

$

112

NM

$

766

$

(8,484)

NM

Add Back:








Depreciation and Amortization

1,596

1,647

(3)%

6,302

5,725

10%

Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

(31)

(191)

(84)%

2,895

(2,844)

NM

Interest Charges

508

468

9%

1,776

2,374

(25)%

Non-Cash Charges

210

853

(75)%

1,758

3,380

(48)%

Other (i)

90

6

NM

242

5,724

(96)%

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

$

2,761

$

2,895

(5)%

$

13,739

$

5,875

NM










(i) Allowable Add Backs Pursuant to Credit Facility Agreement










NM = not meaningful










    The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), excluding the effects of income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and other non-cash charges, which includes such items as stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency gains or losses, and other non-cash allowable add backs pursuant to the Company's Credit Facility Agreement.

    Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The items excluded from this non-GAAP financial measure are significant components of the Company's financial statements and must be considered in performing a comprehensive analysis of the overall financial results. The Company uses this measure, together with GAAP financial metrics, to assess its financial performance, allocate resources, evaluate the overall progress towards meeting its long-term financial objectives, and assess compliance with its debt covenants. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency with respect to the supplemental information used in the Company's financial and operational decision making. The Company's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with calculations of similar measures used by other companies.











SOURCE Flow International Corporation

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