EXHIBIT 99.1
HEICO Reports Record Sales and Operating Income for Second Quarter Fiscal 2007
Net Income Up 25% and Operating Income Up 27% On 32% Increase in Net Sales; Fiscal 2007 Targets Raised
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. and MIAMI, Fla., May 30, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI-A) (NYSE:HEI) today reported that net income increased 25% to $9,407,000, or 35 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 from $7,542,000, or 28 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, net income increased 21% to $17,328,000, or 65 cents per diluted share, from $14,291,000, or 54 cents per diluted share, in the first six months of fiscal 2006.
Operating income increased 27% to a record $21,083,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 from $16,620,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, operating income increased 20% to a record $38,223,000 from $31,906,000 in the first six months of fiscal 2006.
Net sales increased 32% to a record $121,215,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 from $92,092,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, net sales increased 30% to a record $234,899,000 from $180,193,000 in the first six months of fiscal 2006.
(NOTE: HEICO has two classes of common stock traded on the NYSE. Both classes, the Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) and the Common Stock (HEI), are virtually identical in all economic respects. The only difference between the share classes is the voting rights. The Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) receives 1/10 vote per share and the Common Stock (HEI) receives one vote per share.)
Laurans A. Mendelson, HEICO's Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "We are pleased to report new all-time record quarterly consolidated net sales and operating income in our fiscal 2007 second quarter results. Our Flight Support Group reported increased net sales of 45% over the second quarter of fiscal 2006. This follows strong fiscal 2007 first quarter results when our Flight Support Group reported increased net sales of 38% over the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The sales increase within the Flight Support Group reflects strong organic growth, which approximated 19% in the first half of fiscal 2007 when compared to net sales in the first half of fiscal 2006, as well as strategic acquisitions.
Operating income of our Flight Support Group increased 66% to a record $17.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, up from $10.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006, and increased 44% to a record $32.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2007, up from $22.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2006. The increase in operating income of the Flight Support Group for the second quarter and first six months reflects both an increase in net sales and higher operating margins resulting principally from improved operating efficiencies and a favorable product mix. Operating margins of the Flight Support Group improved to 19.3% for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 versus 16.8% for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and improved to 17.9% for the first six months of fiscal 2007 from 17.5% for the first six months of fiscal 2006.
Net sales of our Electronic Technologies Group for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2007 increased 2% over the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and 3% over the first half of fiscal 2006, principally reflecting organic growth. Operating income of our Electronic Technologies Group totaled $7.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 versus $8.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and totaled $13.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2007 versus $15.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2006. Operating margins of the Electronic Technologies Group were 25.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and 24.1% in the first six months of fiscal 2007 versus 31.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and 29.1% for the first six months of fiscal 2006.
While operating income and operating margins of our Electronic Technologies Group are down year-to-date from last year principally as a result of a less favorable product mix, we are pleased to note that the Group's operating income and operating margins in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 increased by 28% and 3.1%, respectively, over the first quarter of fiscal 2007. As we have pointed out in the past, revenues and profits of the Electronic Technologies Group vary considerably from quarter to quarter due to variations in shipping schedules. Accordingly, we do not provide revenue and earnings guidance on a quarterly basis. Based on the improving trends exhibited in the second quarter, recent sales orders and the current backlog of unshipped orders, we continue to expect higher quarterly sales and improved operating margins for the Electronic Technologies Group over the balance of fiscal 2007.
Our consolidated operating margin was 17.4% for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 versus 18.0% for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and 16.3% for the first six months of fiscal 2007 versus 17.7% for the first six months of fiscal 2006, reflecting the lower operating margins within the Electronic Technologies Group. We expect the improved trend in operating margins in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 to contribute to higher consolidated operating margins for the second half of fiscal 2007.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first six months of fiscal 2007 totaled $21.9 million, including $18.8 million generated in the second quarter of fiscal 2007, up from $7.4 million for the first six months of 2006. We continue to target fiscal 2007 cash flow from operating activities to approximate $50 to $54 million and our capital expenditures for fiscal 2007 should approximate $18 million.
Based on current market conditions, we are raising our targeted fiscal 2007 net sales to a range of $475 to $480 million and diluted net income per share to a range of $1.39 to $1.41. Fiscal 2007 operating income is expected to approximate $81 million, representing a consolidated operating margin of approximately 17%. These targets exclude the impact of additional acquisitions, if any.
As we look to the balance of fiscal 2007 and beyond, we continue to believe our commitment to develop new products and services, increasing product demand from our customers, our strong financial position, and our ability to identify select acquisition opportunities provide the foundation for continued growth in sales and earnings. We further believe the long-term prospects of the commercial airline industry are very strong as exemplified by our recently announced strategic alliance with British Airways, our seventh such unique relationship with a major international airline. We also remain confident that our disciplined business model will provide opportunity for long-term sustainable growth."
As previously announced, HEICO will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its second quarter results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: U.S./Canada/International/Local (641) 297-7768, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the "Verbal" Passcode/Conference ID 7HEICO (or "743426"). A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference for 14 days. To access, dial: U.S./Canada/International/Local (641) 297-5263 and enter Passcode/Conference ID 7HEICO (or "743426").
There are currently approximately 15.2 million shares of HEICO's Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) outstanding and 10.5 million shares of HEICO's Common Stock (HEI) outstanding. The stock symbols for HEICO's two classes of common stock on most web sites are HEI.A and HEI. However, some web sites change HEICO's Class A Common Stock stock symbol (HEI.A) to HEI/A or HEIa.
HEICO Corporation is engaged primarily in certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries through its Hollywood, FL-based HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. subsidiary and its Miami, FL-based HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. subsidiary. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and airmotives as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide in addition to telecommunications, electronics and medical equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit our web site at http://www.heico.com.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. HEICO's actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements as a result of factors including, but not limited to: lower demand for commercial air travel or airline fleet changes, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense or space spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers, or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; HEICO's ability to introduce new products and product pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; HEICO's ability to make acquisitions and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses, customer credit risk, interest rates and economic conditions within and outside of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues; and HEICO's ability to maintain effective internal controls, which could adversely affect our business and the market price of our common stock. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended April 30,
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2007 2006
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Net sales $121,215,000 $92,092,000
Cost of sales 77,548,000 58,556,000
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 22,584,000 16,916,000
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Operating income 21,083,000 16,620,000
Interest expense (860,000) (861,000)
Interest and other income 124,000 307,000
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Income before income taxes
and minority interests 20,347,000 16,066,000
Income tax expense 6,908,000 5,815,000
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Income before minority
interests 13,439,000 10,251,000
Minority interests' share of
income 4,032,000 2,709,000
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Net income $9,407,000(a) $7,542,000
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Net income per share:
Basic $.37 $.30
Diluted $.35 $.28
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding:
Basic 25,574,205 25,027,158
Diluted 26,842,253 26,621,155
Three Months Ended April 30,
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2007 2006
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Operating segment
information: - (b)
Net sales:
Flight Support Group $92,396,000 $63,839,000
Electronic Technologies Group 28,825,000 28,263,000
Intersegment sales (6,000) (10,000)
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$121,215,000 $92,092,000
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Operating income:
Flight Support Group $17,867,000 $10,746,000
Electronic Technologies Group 7,376,000 8,945,000
Other, primarily corporate (4,160,000) (3,071,000)
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$21,083,000 $16,620,000
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HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30,
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2007 2006
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Net sales $234,899,000 $180,193,000
Cost of sales 153,744,000 114,605,000
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 42,932,000 33,682,000
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Operating income 38,223,000 31,906,000
Interest expense (1,709,000) (1,669,000)
Interest and other income 308,000 254,000
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Income before income taxes
and minority interests 36,822,000 30,491,000
Income tax expense 11,896,000 10,731,000
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Income before minority
interests 24,926,000 19,760,000
Minority interests'
share of income 7,598,000 5,469,000
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Net income $17,328,000(a) $14,291,000
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Net income per share:
Basic $.68 $.58
Diluted $.65 $.54
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding:
Basic 25,528,419 24,850,558
Diluted 26,827,057 26,426,503
Six Months Ended April 30,
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2007 2006
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Operating segment
information: - (b)
Net sales:
Flight Support Group $180,471,000 $127,517,000
Electronic Technologies
Group 54,434,000 52,745,000
Intersegment sales (6,000) (69,000)
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$234,899,000 $180,193,000
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Operating income:
Flight Support Group $32,292,000 $22,361,000
Electronic Technologies
Group 13,140,000 15,348,000
Other, primarily corporate (7,209,000) (5,803,000)
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$38,223,000 $31,906,000
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HEICO CORPORATION
Footnotes to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(a) Net income reflects the benefit of a tax credit (net of
related expenses) for qualified research and development
activities recognized in fiscal 2007 for the full fiscal 2006
year pursuant to the retroactive extension in December 2006 of
Section 41, "Credit for Increasing Research Activities," of the
Internal Revenue Code, which increased net income for the first
six months and the second quarter of fiscal 2007 by $499,000, or
$.02 per diluted share, and by $167,000, or $.01 per diluted
share, respectively.
(b) During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, one of the
Company's subsidiaries formerly included in the Electronic
Technologies Group was reclassified to the Flight Support Group.
Prior period amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect
the revised segment classification.
HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
April 30, October 31,
2007 2006
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Cash and cash equivalents $5,889,000 $4,999,000
Accounts receivable, net 68,019,000 65,012,000
Inventories, net 106,906,000 97,283,000
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 14,354,000 12,727,000
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Total current assets 195,168,000 180,021,000
Property, plant and equipment,
net 51,105,000 49,489,000
Goodwill 280,330,000 275,116,000
Other assets 32,693,000 30,189,000
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Total assets $559,296,000 $534,815,000
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Current maturities of long-term
debt $1,986,000 $39,000
Other current liabilities 58,432,000 65,464,000
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Total current liabilities 60,418,000 65,503,000
Long-term debt, net of current
maturities 49,036,000 55,022,000
Deferred income taxes 30,792,000 28,052,000
Other non-current liabilities 8,936,000 5,679,000
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Total liabilities 149,182,000 154,256,000
Minority interests in
consolidated subsidiaries 68,074,000 63,301,000
Shareholders' equity 342,040,000 317,258,000
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $559,296,000 $534,815,000
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HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30,
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2007 2006
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Operating Activities:
Net income $ 17,328,000 $ 14,291,000
Depreciation and amortization 5,948,000 4,323,000
Deferred income tax provision 1,848,000 1,744,000
Minority interests' share of
income 7,598,000 5,469,000
Tax benefit from stock option
exercises 6,899,000 2,377,000
Excess tax benefit from stock
option exercises (5,282,000) (1,135,000)
Stock option compensation
expense 422,000 887,000
Increase in accounts receivable (2,737,000) (4,519,000)
Increase in inventories (9,028,000) (8,937,000)
Decrease in current liabilities (271,000) (6,984,000)
Other (783,000) (98,000)
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 21,942,000 7,418,000
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Investing Activities:
Acquisitions and related costs,
net of cash acquired (13,867,000) (32,956,000)
Capital expenditures (5,721,000) (4,622,000)
Other 20,000 467,000
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Net cash used in investing
activities (19,568,000) (37,111,000)
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Financing Activities:
(Payments) borrowings on
revolving credit facility, net (4,000,000) 27,000,000
Cash dividends paid (1,022,000) (991,000)
Proceeds from stock option
exercises 1,073,000 3,785,000
Excess tax benefit from stock
option exercises 5,282,000 1,135,000
Distributions to minority
interest owners (2,797,000) (695,000)
Other (39,000) (490,000)
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Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities (1,503,000) 29,744,000
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Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash 19,000 20,000
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Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 890,000 71,000
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year 4,999,000 5,330,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period $ 5,889,000 $ 5,401,000
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CONTACT: HEICO Corporation
Thomas S. Irwin
(954) 987-4000 ext. 7560
Victor H. Mendelson
(305) 374-1745 ext. 7590
