Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results

ALMELO, Netherlands, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE: ST) (the "Company") announces results of its operations for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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Highlights of the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

Net revenue for the third quarter 2011 was $474.3 million, an increase of $91.0 million, or 23.7%, from net revenue for the third quarter 2010 of $383.3 million.   Net income for the third quarter 2011 was $26.2 million, or $0.14 per diluted share.  This compares to a net loss for the third quarter 2010 of $(48.4) million, or $(0.28) per diluted share.  Adjusted net income(1) for the third quarter 2011 was $90.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, which was 19.0% of net revenue.  This compares to Adjusted net income(1) for the third quarter 2010 of $79.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, which was 20.7% of net revenue.

Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $1,373.6 million, an increase of $221.3 million, or 19.2%, from $1,152.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $(17.9) million, or $(0.10) per diluted share.  This compares to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 of $61.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted share.  Adjusted net income(1) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $273.5 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, which was 19.9% of net revenue.  This compares to Adjusted net income(1) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 of $225.9 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, which was 19.6% of net revenue.

Tom Wroe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Given the lower Euro exchange rate and the macro pressures our Controls' end markets faced, we feel we executed well given the circumstances and we continue to have confidence in the pillars of our long-term financial model."  

The Company spent $27.8 million, or 5.9% of net revenue, on research, development and engineering related costs in the third quarter of 2011.  These costs reside in both the Cost of revenue and the Research and development lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  

The Company's ending cash balance at September 30, 2011 was $77.8 million.  During the third quarter, the Company generated cash of $101.2 million from operations, used cash of $344.1 million in investing activities and generated cash of $33.7 million from financing activities.  

The Company's cash conversion cycle, which is defined as days sales outstanding (DSO) plus days on hand inventory (DOH) less days payable outstanding (DPO), was 56.2 days at the end of the third quarter compared to 56.3 days at June 30, 2011.

The Company recorded an income tax provision of $21.3 million for the third quarter 2011.  Approximately $4.9 million of the provision, or 4.1% of Adjusted EBIT, related to taxes that are payable in cash and approximately $16.4 million related to deferred income tax expense and other income tax expense.

The Company's indebtedness at September 30, 2011 was $1.87 billion.  The Company's Net debt(2) was $1.80 billion resulting in a Pro Forma Net leverage ratio(2) of 3.3X.  

Robert Hureau, Chief Financial Officer, said, "We remain committed to managing our cost structure in a manner that preserves our Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA margins."  

Segment Performance

Sensors net revenue, which represents approximately 72.6% of total net revenue, was $344.1 million for the third quarter.  Sensors net revenue increased $100.4 million, or 41.2%, over the third quarter 2010 net revenue of $243.7 million.  The Sensors profit from operations was $101.4 million, or 29.5% of Sensors net revenue.  Excluding the effects of the acquired businesses, the Sensors profit from operations would have been 33.2% of Sensors net revenue.  

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, Sensors net revenue was $952.8 million.  Sensors net revenue increased $236.0 million, or 32.9%, over the nine months ended September 30, 2010 of $716.8 million.   Sensors profit from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $293.0 million, or 30.8% of Sensors net revenue.  Excluding the effects of the acquired businesses, the Sensors profit from operations would have been 33.2% of Sensors net revenue.

Controls net revenue, which represents 27.4% of total net revenue, was $130.2 million for the third quarter.  Controls net revenue decreased $9.4 million, or 6.7%, over the third quarter 2010 net revenue of $139.6 million.   The Controls business profit from operations was $43.6 million, or 33.5% of Controls net revenue.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, Controls net revenue was $420.8 million. Controls net revenue decreased $14.7 million, or 3.4% over the nine months ended September 30, 2010 of $435.5 million.  Controls profit from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $144.0 million, or 34.2% of Controls net revenue.

Guidance

The Company anticipates net revenue of $460 million to $480 million for the fourth quarter 2011, which represents growth of 18.6% to 23.8% over the fourth quarter 2010 net revenue of $387.8 million.  The Company also expects to achieve earnings per diluted share calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") of $0.12 - $0.16 in the fourth quarter of 2011.  In addition, the Company expects Adjusted net income(1) of $83 million to $90 million, or $0.46 - $0.50 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2011.  This guidance assumes a diluted share count of 180.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2011.

(1) See Non-GAAP Measures for discussion of Adjusted net income which includes a reconciliation of this measure to Net income/(loss).

(2) Net debt represents total indebtedness including capital lease and other financing obligations, less cash and cash equivalents.  The Net leverage ratio represents net debt divided by Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months.  Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA assumes the acquired Magnetic Speed and Position, and High Temperature Sensing businesses had been in the results for the last twelve months.

Company Earnings Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 8:00 AM eastern time to discuss the financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011.  The U.S. dial in number is 877-486-0682 and the non-U.S. dial in number is 706-634-5536.  The passcode is 17579712.  A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at http://investors.sensata.com.  

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for one week following the call.  To access the replay, the U.S. dial in number is 855-859-2056 and the non-U.S. dial in number is 404-537-3406.  The replay passcode is 17579712.  A replay of the call will be available by webcast for an extended period of time at the Company's website, at http://investors.sensata.com.  

About Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.

Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in eleven countries.  Sensata's products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine applications. For more information, please visit Sensata's website at www.sensata.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  These statements relate to analyses and other information, which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable, and our future prospects, developments and business.  Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company's anticipated results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011.  Such statements involve risks or uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: worldwide economic conditions; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange, commodity and interest rates; competitive pressures; pricing and other pressures from customers; adverse developments in the automotive industry; the impact of efforts in Japan to recover from the natural disasters; integration of acquired companies; litigation and disputes involving the Company, including the extent of product liability and warranty claims asserted against the Company; non-performance by suppliers; the Company's ability to timely and efficiently increase production capacity to meet demand; governmental regulations, policies, and practices relating to the Company's non-US operations and international business; fundamental changes in the industries in which the Company operates; the loss of one or more suppliers of raw materials; and the Company's ability to secure financing to operate and grow its business or to explore opportunities.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak to results only as of the date the statements were made; and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise.  For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to the risk factors listed in the Company's SEC filings.  Copies of the Company's filings are available from its Investor Relations department or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure.  The Company defines Adjusted net income as follows: net income / (loss) before costs related to our initial public offering, costs associated with our debt refinancing, loss / (gain) on currency translation on debt and unrealized (gain) / loss on other hedges, amortization and depreciation expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets, amortization of inventory step-up to fair value, deferred income tax and other tax expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and interest expense associated with uncertain tax positions, costs associated with significant restructuring activities not associated with an acquired business, and other costs.  The Company believes Adjusted net income provides investors with helpful information with respect to the performance of the Company's operations and management uses Adjusted net income to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted net income is not a measure of liquidity.  See the tables below which reconciles Net income / (loss) to Adjusted net income and Projected GAAP earnings per share to Projected Adjusted net income per share.

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2011.  U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.  Estimates used will change as new events occur or additional information is obtained.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  

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