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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006 | For More Information Contact: Susan Knight, Chief Financial Officer
(952) 937-4000 Paul Runice, Treasurer
(952) 937-4003 |
MTS Reports Fiscal 2006 EPS of $2.04, up 13% on Strong Fourth Quarter
Eden Prairie, Minn., November 15, 2006 – MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC) today reported fourth quarter net income of $11.6 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, an increase of 10 percent and 22 percent, respectively, compared to net income of $10.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for fourth quarter fiscal 2005. Fourth quarter fiscal 2006 results included $0.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, of stock compensation expense.
Fiscal year 2006 net income was $39.3 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, an increase of 6 percent and 13 percent, respectively, compared to net income of $37.1 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, for fiscal 2005. The full year fiscal 2006 results included $3.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, of stock compensation expense.
“As projected, fourth quarter results were excellent,” said Sidney W. Emery, Jr., Chairman and CEO. “Orders exceeded $100 million; revenue of $106 million was at the high end of our expected range, and earnings per share surpassed expectations. Both segments had a strong quarter.
“While we finished the year with strong revenue and EPS growth,” Emery continued, “orders for the year were disappointing, reflecting the protracted sales cycle we continue to experience on large custom orders. As a result, our opening backlog for fiscal 2007 is lower than anticipated, and thus we are projecting modest 2007 revenue growth, to $400-$410 million. Our order opportunity pipeline is robust, and our revenue projection assumes orders will rebound in fiscal 2007. We expect EPS to increase to $2.10-$2.20 per diluted share, growing faster than revenue. Our earnings estimate includes continued incremental spending for R&D and global sales infrastructure to achieve long-term market share growth.”
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth quarter orders totaled $100.8 million, a decrease of 8 percent compared to orders of $109.7 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, reflecting decreased custom orders in the Test segment, partially offset by increased volume in the Industrial segment. Backlog decreased 3 percent in the quarter, from $198 million to $192 million.
Revenue in the fourth quarter was $106.2 million, an increase of 17 percent compared to revenue of $90.5 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005. This increase resulted from growth in both segments.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $45.3 million, an increase of 16 percent compared to $39.2 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005. This increase was primarily due to higher volume in both segments, as well as $3.6 million in fiscal 2005 costs related to the noise and vibration business that the Company exited in fourth quarter fiscal 2005. Fourth quarter income from operations was $14.7 million, an increase of 60 percent compared to income from operations of $9.2 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005. This increase was due to higher gross profit in both segments and $0.9 million of prior year costs associated with the exit of the noise and vibration business. These increases were partially offset by planned increases in operating expenses and $1.2 million of stock
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compensation expense. Fourth quarter net income was $11.6 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, an increase of 10 percent compared to fourth quarter fiscal 2005 net income of $10.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, driven by higher income from operations, $0.7 million favorable net interest, and a $0.8 million favorable net impact of foreign currency transaction gains. Income tax expense increased $4.5 million, primarily due to higher earnings and a reduction in tax benefits resulting from favorable resolution of previously accrued tax matters. Fourth quarter fiscal 2006 and 2005 results also included income from discontinued operations of $0.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
Full Year Results
Fiscal 2006 orders were $376.9 million, a decrease of 7 percent compared to $404.4 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to a decrease in large Test segment custom orders in Europe and Asia and an $8.4 million reduction in volume associated with the noise and vibration business that the Company exited at the end of fiscal 2005. These reductions were partially offset by increased North American volume in the Test segment and continued growth in the Industrial segment. Backlog decreased 13 percent in the fiscal year, from $220 million to $192 million.
Fiscal 2006 revenue was $396.8 million, an increase of 6 percent compared to $374.4 million for fiscal 2005, reflecting market share growth in our core markets. Both the short-cycle and service business grew in the Test segment, in addition to continued growth in the Industrial segment. These increases were partially offset by a $7.7 million reduction in revenue related to the noise and vibration business and an estimated $9.6 million unfavorable impact of currency translation.
Gross profit for fiscal 2006 was $172.7 million, an increase of 6 percent compared to $163.6 million for fiscal 2005. This increase was primarily due to higher volume in both segments and $3.6 million in fiscal 2005 costs associated with the exit of the noise and vibration business, partially offset by $1.1 million of stock compensation expense and an estimated $2.3 million unfavorable impact of currency translation. Fiscal 2006 income from operations was $55.8 million, an increase of 5 percent compared to $53.0 million for fiscal 2005. This increase was due to higher gross profit in both segments, a $0.9 million gain on sale of assets of the noise and vibration business, and $0.9 million of prior year costs associated with the exit of the noise and vibration business, partially offset by planned increases in operating expenses and $4.4 million of stock compensation expense. Fiscal 2006 net income was $39.3 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, an increase of 6 percent compared to fiscal 2005 net income of $37.1 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, driven by higher income from operations, $1.7 million favorable net interest, and a $2.1 million favorable net impact of foreign currency transaction gains. Income tax expense increased $4.6 million, primarily due to higher earnings and a reduction in tax benefits resulting from favorable resolution of previously accrued tax matters. Fiscal 2006 and 2005 results both included income from discontinued operations of $0.5 million.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at the end of fourth quarter fiscal 2006 decreased to $122 million, compared to $160 million at year-end fiscal 2005. During fiscal 2006 the Company reduced total debt outstanding by $8.0 million and used $64.5 million in cash to purchase approximately 1.8 million shares of its common stock. The reduction in shares outstanding positively impacted the Company’s earnings per share by $0.12 for fiscal year 2006.
Segment Results
Test Segment:
Test segment orders were $83.2 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2006, a decrease of 12 percent compared to orders of $94.1 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, primarily due to a reduction in large custom orders. Backlog decreased 4 percent in the quarter, from $191 million to $184 million. Fourth quarter revenue was $89.5 million, an increase of 20 percent compared to $74.7 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005. This increase reflects low volume in fiscal 2005 due to a supplier issue, partially offset by a $2.1 million reduction in revenue associated with the noise and vibration business. Fourth quarter gross profit was $36.3 million, an increase of 16 percent compared to $31.4 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, primarily due to higher volume and $3.6 million in fiscal 2005 costs associated with the noise and
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vibration business exit. Income from operations for fourth quarter fiscal 2006 was $11.4 million, an increase of 54 percent compared to income from operations of $7.4 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005. This increase was due to higher gross profit and $0.9 million of prior year costs associated with the exit of the noise and vibration business, partially offset by $1.0 million of stock compensation expense.
Orders for fiscal 2006 were $310.7 million, a decrease of 9 percent compared to orders of $342.9 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to a decrease in large custom orders in Europe and Asia and $8.4 million of prior year orders associated with the noise and vibration business. Orders in North America increased. Backlog decreased to $184 million from $214 million at the end of fiscal 2005. Fiscal 2006 revenue was $332.6 million, an increase of 6 percent compared to $313.5 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to increased short-cycle and service business, which was partially offset by a $7.7 million reduction in revenue associated with the noise and vibration business as well as an estimated $7.8 million unfavorable impact of currency translation. Fiscal 2006 gross profit was $138.2 million, an increase of 3 percent compared to $134.0 million for fiscal 2005, due to higher volume and $3.6 million in fiscal 2005 costs associated with the exit of the noise and vibration business, partially offset by $1.1 million of stock compensation expense and an estimated $1.3 million unfavorable impact of currency translation. Income from operations for fiscal 2006 was $44.7 million, flat compared to fiscal 2005 income from operations. Higher gross profit, a $0.9 million fiscal 2006 gain on sale of assets of the noise and vibration business, and $0.9 million of prior year costs associated with the exit of the noise and vibration business were offset by planned increases in operating expenses, $3.8 million of stock compensation expense, and $0.4 million unfavorable impact of currency translation.
Industrial Segment:
Industrial segment orders were $17.6 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2006, an increase of 13 percent compared to orders of $15.6 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, due to continued growth in the Sensors business in Europe and Asia. Backlog increased 14 percent in the quarter, from $7 million to $8 million. Fourth quarter revenue was $16.7 million, an increase of 6 percent compared to revenue of $15.8 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, driven by increased volume in Europe and Asia. Fourth quarter gross profit was $9.0 million, an increase of 15 percent compared to $7.8 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, reflecting increased volume and improved capacity utilization. Income from operations for fourth quarter fiscal 2006 was $3.3 million, an increase of 83 percent compared to income from operations of $1.8 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2005, primarily due to increased gross profit, partially offset by $0.1 million of stock compensation expense.
Orders for fiscal 2006 were $66.2 million, an increase of 8 percent compared to orders of $61.5 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to increased volume in the Sensors business in Europe and Asia. Backlog increased to $8 million at the end of fiscal 2006 from $6 million at the end of fiscal 2005. Fiscal 2006 revenue was $64.2 million, an increase of 5 percent compared to $60.9 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to higher order volume in Europe and Asia, partially offset by an estimated $1.8 million unfavorable impact of currency translation. Fiscal 2006 gross profit was $34.5 million, an increase of 17 percent compared to $29.6 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to increased volume and fiscal 2005 charges associated with obsolete inventory. This was partially offset by an estimated $1.0 million unfavorable impact of currency translation. Income from operations for fiscal 2006 was $11.1 million, an increase of 32 percent compared to income from operations of $8.4 million for fiscal 2005, primarily due to increased gross profit, offset by $0.4 million of stock compensation expense and an estimated $0.5 million unfavorable impact of currency translation.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain financial results before the impact of stock compensation expense are included in this release as Exhibit A, together with a reconciliation to financial results after the impact of such expenses. This reconciliation includes financial measures that do not reflect generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures are provided for additional information on the Company’s financial performance and provide better comparability to prior period financial results that did not include stock compensation expense. Investors should consider these non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, not as a substitute for or better than, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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Fiscal Year 2006 Earnings Release and Conference Call
A conference call will be held on Thursday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. CST). Call +1-785-832-1508; and state the Conference ID “MTS” or Program Title “MTS Quarterly Conference Call.” Telephone re-play will be available through 11:59 p.m. EST, November 30, 2006. Call +1-402-220-2673.
If you prefer to listen live over the Internet, please log on to the web at <http://www.mts.com/news/financial_news.htm> and click on the webcast event notice. The webcast will be archived through 11:59 p.m. EST, January 19, 2007.
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors. The Company’s testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS’ high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 1,510 employees and revenue of $397 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com.
This release contains “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition to the factors discussed above, other important risk factors are delineated in the Company’s most recent SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K filings.
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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)
| | Three Months Ended | | Year Ended | |
| | September 30,
2006 | | October 1,
2005 | | September 30,
2006 | | October 1,
2005 | |
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Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Product | | $ | 92,008 | | $ | 78,235 | | $ | 343,867 | | $ | 328,514 | |
Service | | | 14,179 | | | 12,249 | | | 52,918 | | | 45,863 | |
Total revenue | | | 106,187 | | | 90,484 | | | 396,785 | | | 374,377 | |
Cost of sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Product | | | 53,531 | | | 44,928 | | | 197,674 | | | 187,261 | |
Service | | | 7,308 | | | 6,329 | | | 26,446 | | | 23,534 | |
Total cost of sales | | | 60,839 | | | 51,257 | | | 224,120 | | | 210,795 | |
Gross profit | | | 45,348 | | | 39,227 | | | 172,665 | | | 163,582 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling | | | 17,038 | | | 18,328 | | | 65,117 | | | 65,254 | |
General and administrative | | | 8,875 | | | 7,692 | | | 34,175 | | | 30,417 | |
Research and development | | | 4,785 | | | 3,958 | | | 18,413 | | | 14,936 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 30,698 | | | 29,978 | | | 117,705 | | | 110,607 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on sale of assets | | | — | | | — | | | 872 | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from operations | | | 14,650 | | | 9,249 | | | 55,832 | | | 52,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (421 | ) | | (489 | ) | | (1,716 | ) | | (2,128 | ) |
Interest income | | | 1,397 | | | 776 | | | 3,595 | | | 2,348 | |
Other income (expense), net | | | 4 | | | (1,101 | ) | | 1,048 | | | (1,381 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations | | | 15,630 | | | 8,435 | | | 58,759 | | | 51,814 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 4,512 | | | (25 | ) | | 19,897 | | | 15,245 | |
Income before discontinued operations | | | 11,118 | | | 8,460 | | | 38,862 | | | 36,569 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Discontinued operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 461 | | | (1,052 | ) | | 461 | | | (2,589 | ) |
Net gain on disposal of discontinued businesses, net of tax | | | — | | | 3,078 | | | — | | | 3,078 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 461 | | | 2,026 | | | 461 | | | 489 | |
Net income | | $ | 11,579 | | $ | 10,486 | | $ | 39,323 | | $ | 37,058 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic- | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before discontinued operations | | $ | 0.62 | | $ | 0.43 | | $ | 2.08 | | $ | 1.86 | |
Discontinued operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 0.02 | | | (0.05 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net gain on disposal of discontinued businesses, net of tax | | | — | | | 0.15 | | | — | | | 0.15 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 0.02 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.02 | |
Earnings per share | | $ | 0.64 | | $ | 0.53 | | $ | 2.10 | | $ | 1.88 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | | | 18,214 | | | 19,652 | | | 18,749 | | | 19,714 | |
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Diluted- | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before discontinued operations | | $ | 0.60 | | $ | 0.41 | | $ | 2.02 | | $ | 1.79 | |
Discontinued operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 0.02 | | | (0.05 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net gain on disposal of discontinued businesses, net of tax | | | — | | | 0.15 | | | — | | | 0.15 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 0.02 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.02 | |
Earnings per share | | $ | 0.62 | | $ | 0.51 | | $ | 2.04 | | $ | 1.81 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted | | | 18,584 | | | 20,449 | | | 19,229 | | | 20,509 | |
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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)
| | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
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Current Assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 97,962 | | $ | 83,143 | |
Short-term investments | | | 23,575 | | | 76,650 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts | | | 72,997 | | | 64,363 | |
Unbilled accounts receivable | | | 27,132 | | | 25,093 | |
Inventories | | | 40,480 | | | 38,029 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 3,180 | | | 2,600 | |
Current deferred tax assets | | | 5,134 | | | 6,415 | |
Other current assets | | | 1,065 | | | 2,351 | |
Assets of discontinued operations | | | 803 | | | 1,710 | |
Total current assets | | | 272,328 | | | 300,354 | |
| | | | | | | |
Property and Equipment: | | | | | | | |
Land | | | 1,668 | | | 1,668 | |
Buildings and improvements | | | 42,072 | | | 40,906 | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 78,651 | | | 72,837 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | (78,777 | ) | | (72,458 | ) |
Total property and equipment, net | | | 43,614 | | | 42,953 | |
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Goodwill | | | 4,466 | | | 4,423 | |
Other assets | | | 2,102 | | | 2,291 | |
Non-current deferred tax assets | | | 1,613 | | | 1,711 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 324,123 | | $ | 351,732 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT | | | | | | | |
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Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Notes payable | | $ | 222 | | $ | 1,582 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | | | 6,683 | | | 6,708 | |
Accounts payable | | | 17,090 | | | 16,142 | |
Accrued payroll-related costs | | | 29,273 | | | 31,059 | |
Advance payments from customers | | | 51,356 | | | 49,901 | |
Accrued warranty costs | | | 5,894 | | | 5,333 | |
Accrued income taxes | | | 512 | | | 3,643 | |
Current deferred income taxes | | | 4,643 | | | 3,767 | |
Other accrued liabilities | | | 5,125 | | | 15,026 | |
Liabilities of discontinued operations | | | — | | | 890 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 130,798 | | | 134,051 | |
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Deferred income taxes | | | 2,487 | | | 2,310 | |
Long-term debt, less current maturities | | | 8,990 | | | 15,673 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 12,527 | | | 11,266 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 154,802 | | | 163,300 | |
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Shareholders’ Investment: | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $.25 par; 64,000 shares authorized: 18,216 and 19,664 shares issued and outstanding | | | 4,554 | | | 4,916 | |
Retained earnings | | | 152,657 | | | 173,487 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 12,110 | | | 10,029 | |
Total shareholders’ investment | | | 169,321 | | | 188,432 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Investment | | $ | 324,123 | | $ | 351,732 | |
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EXHIBIT A
MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Stock Compensation Expense Information and Reconciliation
(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)
| | Three Months Ended | | Year Ended | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 106,187 | | $ | 90,484 | | $ | 396,785 | | $ | 374,377 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before stock compensation expense | | $ | 45,666 | | $ | 39,227 | | $ | 173,797 | | $ | 163,582 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 318 | | | — | | | 1,132 | | | — | |
Gross profit | | $ | 45,348 | | $ | 39,227 | | $ | 172,665 | | $ | 163,582 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling expense before stock compensation expense | | $ | 16,756 | | $ | 18,328 | | $ | 64,045 | | $ | 65,254 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 282 | | | — | | | 1,072 | | | — | |
Selling expense | | $ | 17,038 | | $ | 18,328 | | $ | 65,117 | | $ | 65,254 | |
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General and administrative expense before stock compensation expense | | $ | 8,287 | | $ | 7,630 | | $ | 32,041 | | $ | 30,239 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 588 | | | 62 | | | 2,134 | | | 178 | |
General and administrative expense | | $ | 8,875 | | $ | 7,692 | | $ | 34,175 | | $ | 30,417 | |
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Research and development expense before stock compensation expense | | $ | 4,763 | | $ | 3,958 | | $ | 18,336 | | $ | 14,936 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 22 | | | — | | | 77 | | | — | |
Research and development expense | | $ | 4,785 | | $ | 3,958 | | $ | 18,413 | | $ | 14,936 | |
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Total operating expenses before stock compensation expense | | $ | 29,806 | | $ | 29,916 | | $ | 114,422 | | $ | 110,429 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 892 | | | 62 | | | 3,283 | | | 178 | |
Total operating expenses | | $ | 30,698 | | $ | 29,978 | | $ | 117,705 | | $ | 110,607 | |
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Income from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before stock compensation expense | | $ | 15,860 | | $ | 9,311 | | $ | 60,247 | | $ | 53,153 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 1,210 | | | 62 | | | 4,415 | | | 178 | |
Income from operations | | $ | 14,650 | | $ | 9,249 | | $ | 55,832 | | $ | 52,975 | |
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Net income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before stock compensation expense | | $ | 12,486 | | $ | 10,525 | | $ | 42,563 | | $ | 37,169 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 907 | | | 39 | | | 3,240 | | | 111 | |
Net income | | $ | 11,579 | | $ | 10,486 | | $ | 39,323 | | $ | 37,058 | |
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Earnings per share - diluted: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before stock compensation expense | | $ | 0.67 | | $ | 0.51 | | $ | 2.21 | | $ | 1.81 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 0.05 | | | 0.00 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.00 | |
Earnings per share - diluted | | $ | 0.62 | | $ | 0.51 | | $ | 2.04 | | $ | 1.81 | |
