UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
| X | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2005.
or
| | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 1-7201
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | | 33-0379007 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer ID No.) |
| | | |
| 801 17th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | | 29577 |
| (Address of principle executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
| |
| (843) 448-9411 |
| (Registrant's phone number, including area code) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
| Large accelerated filer | | Accelerated filer | X | Non-accelerated filer | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
| Class | | Outstanding at February 2, 2006 |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | | 172,367,665 |
AVX CORPORATION
INDEX
| | | Page Number |
PART I: | Financial Information: | |
ITEM 1. | Financial Statements: | |
| | | 3 |
| | | 4 |
| | | 5 |
| | | 6 |
ITEM 2. | | 15 |
ITEM 3. | | 24 |
ITEM 4. | | 24 |
PART II: | | |
ITEM 2. | | 25 |
ITEM 6. | | 25 |
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| 26 |
(in thousands, except per share data)
| | | March 31, | | December 31, |
ASSETS | | 2005 | | 2005 |
| Current assets: | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 490,470 | $ | 479,065 |
| Short-term investments in securities | | 36,000 | | 148,995 |
| Accounts receivable - Trade | | 152,011 | | 176,568 |
| Accounts receivable - Affiliates | | 4,054 | | 3,063 |
| Inventories | | 379,630 | | 309,315 |
| Deferred income taxes | | 24,441 | | 24,410 |
| Prepaid and other | | 31,530 | | 31,941 |
| Total current assets | | 1,118,136 | | 1,173,357 |
| Long-term investments in securities | | 193,997 | | 145,003 |
| Property and equipment | | 1,505,383 | | 1,464,029 |
| Accumulated depreciation | | (1,239,491) | | (1,234,156) |
| | | 265,892 | | 229,873 |
| Goodwill, net | | 70,186 | | 69,346 |
| Other assets | | 41,538 | | 32,569 |
| Total Assets | $ | 1,689,749 | $ | 1,650,148 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | |
| Accounts payable - Trade | $ | 54,418 | $ | 42,413 |
| Accounts payable - Affiliates | | 62,034 | | 63,641 |
| Income taxes payable | | 8,432 | | 13,420 |
| Accrued payroll and benefits | | 33,763 | | 32,316 |
| Accrued expenses | | 37,925 | | 24,610 |
| Total current liabilities | | 196,572 | | 176,400 |
| Other liabilities | | 53,926 | | 51,183 |
| Total Liabilities | | 250,498 | | 227,583 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6) | | | | |
| Stockholders' Equity: | | | | |
| Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share: | | --- | | --- |
| Authorized, 20,000 shares; None issued and outstanding | | | | |
| Common stock, par value $.01 per share: | | 1,764 | | 1,764 |
| Authorized, 300,000 shares; issued, 176,368 shares | | | | |
| Additional paid-in capital | | 339,358 | | 338,873 |
| Retained earnings | | 1,042,347 | | 1,074,615 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | 99,584 | | 58,347 |
| Treasury stock, at cost: | | (43,802) | | (51,034) |
| 3,413 and 4,020 shares at March 31 and December 31, 2005, respectively | | | | |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | | 1,439,251 | | 1,422,565 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,689,749 | $ | 1,650,148 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
| | Three Months Ended December 31, | | Nine Months Ended December 31, |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net sales | $ | 302,233 | $ | 349,068 | | | $ | 977,234 | $ | 994,813 |
| Cost of sales | | 266,894 | | 290,646 | | | | 832,805 | | 853,482 |
| Gross profit | | 35,339 | | 58,422 | | | | 144,429 | | 141,331 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | 27,024 | | 27,972 | | | | 78,362 | | 81,616 |
| Profit from operations | | 8,315 | | 30,450 | | | | 66,067 | | 59,715 |
| Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest income | | 3,328 | | 5,993 | | | | 8,522 | | 16,077 |
| Interest expense | | (76) | | (457) | | | | (235) | | (1,456) |
| Other, net | | 510 | | 337 | | | | 3,625 | | 2,183 |
| Income before income taxes | | 12,077 | | 36,323 | | | | 77,979 | | 76,519 |
| Provision for income taxes | | 4,457 | | 11,909 | | | | 28,852 | | 24,850 |
| Net income | $ | 7,620 | $ | 24,414 | | | $ | 49,127 | $ | 51,669 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income per share: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.30 |
| Diluted | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.30 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | 173,433 | | 172,654 | | | | 173,583 | | 172,621 |
| Diluted | | 173,839 | | 173,194 | | | | 174,072 | | 173,055 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Nine Months Ended December 31, |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 |
Operating Activities: | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 49,127 | $ | 51,669 |
| Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 59,707 | | 52,399 |
| Deferred income taxes | | 2,151 | | 3,277 |
| Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment | | (3,566) | | (924) |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition: | | | | |
| Accounts receivable | | 15,077 | | (28,049) |
| Inventories | | (77,051) | | 58,642 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | (30,217) | | (30,250) |
| Income taxes payable | | 5,536 | | 5,917 |
| Other assets | | 204 | | 1,647 |
| Other liabilities | | (1,044) | | (2,793) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | 19,924 | | 111,535 |
| | | | | |
Investing Activities: | | | | |
| Purchases of property and equipment | | (37,524) | | (26,917) |
| Purchases of investment securities | | (126,050) | | (100,000) |
| Redemption of investment securities | | 79,989 | | 36,000 |
| Acquisition, net of cash acquired | | 3,247 | | --- |
| Proceeds from property, plant & equipment dispositions | | 5,528 | | 275 |
| Other | | (60) | | 424 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | (74,870) | | (90,218) |
| | | | | |
Financing Activities: | | | | |
| Dividends paid | | (19,533) | | (19,401) |
| Repayment of debt | | (26) | | --- |
| Purchase of treasury stock | | (6,641) | | (13,081) |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | 126 | | 5,592 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | (26,074) | | (26,890) |
| | | | | |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash | | 6,396 | | (5,832) |
| | | | | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | (74,624) | | (11,405) |
| | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 529,730 | | 490,470 |
| | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 455,106 | $ | 479,065 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
| 1. | Basis of Presentation: |
The consolidated financial statements of AVX Corporation and subsidiaries ("AVX" or the "Company") include all accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2005, Kyocera Corporation (“Kyocera”) owned approximately 70% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited, and in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006 due to cyclical and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates:
The Company has identified the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to our business operations and understanding the Company's results of operations. Those policies and estimates can be found in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies", of the Company's Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. During the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2005, there were no significant changes to any critical accounting policies, judgments involved in applying those policies or to the methodology used in determining estimates including those related to revenue recognition, inventories, property and equipment, goodwill, restructuring costs, income taxes and contingencies.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123" ("SFAS 148"). As allowed by SFAS 148, the Company measures stock-based compensation expense using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", and its related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation expense for stock option grants is measured as the excess of the quoted market price of common stock at the grant date over the exercise price. The Company's policy is to grant stock options at fair value (market) on the date of grant.
As required under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), the pro forma effect of stock-based compensation on net income and earnings (loss) per share for employee stock options granted have been estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. For purposes of the pro forma disclosures below, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to pro forma net income over the options' vesting period.
The following is the Company's pro forma information related to stock-based compensation for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005:
| | | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
| | | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net income: | | | | | | | | | |
| As reported | $ | 7,620 | $ | 24,414 | | $ | 49,127 | $ | 51,669 |
| Less: | Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of taxes | | (945) | | (783) | | | (3,280) | | (2,322) |
| Pro forma net income | $ | 6,675 | $ | 23,631 | | $ | 45,847 | $ | 49,347 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | |
| | Basic - as reported | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.30 |
| | Basic - pro forma | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.29 |
| | Diluted - as reported | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.30 |
| | Diluted - pro forma | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.29 |
New Accounting Standards
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154 ("SFAS 154"), “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections”, which will require entities that voluntarily make a change in accounting principle to apply that change retrospectively to prior periods' financial statements, unless this would be impracticable. SFAS 154 supersedes APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes”, which previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in the current period's net income the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. SFAS 154 also makes a distinction between "retrospective application" of an accounting principle and the "restatement" of financial statements to reflect the correction of an error. Another significant change in practice under SFAS 154 will be that if an entity changes its method of depreciation, amortization, or depletion for long-lived, non-financial assets, the change must be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate. Under APB Opinion No. 20, such a change would have been reported as a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 applies to accounting changes and error corrections that are made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 154 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payments” (“SFAS 123R”). This statement is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. This statement supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and its related interpretations. SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires all entities to apply a fair-value based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees, except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans. This statement is effective as of the beginning of the annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company will adopt SFAS 123R effective April 1, 2006 and is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 123R on its financial statements and results of operations.
In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151 (“SFAS 151”), “Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4.” SFAS 151 requires that all abnormal idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and spoilage be recognized as current-period charges regardless of whether they meet the criterion of “so abnormal.” In addition, SFAS 151 requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 151 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the sum of (a) the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and (b) the dilutive effect of potential common stock equivalents during the period. Stock options are the only common stock equivalents currently used by the Company and are computed using the treasury stock method.
The table below represents the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents outstanding for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005 (in thousands, except for per share data):
| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net Income | $ | 7,620 | $ | 24,414 | | $ | 49,127 | $ | 51,669 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Computation of Basic EPS: | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | | 173,433 | | 172,654 | | | 173,583 | | 172,621 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Shares used in Computing Basic EPS | | 173,433 | | 172,654 | | | 173,583 | | 172,621 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.30 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Computation of Diluted EPS: | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | | 173,433 | | 172,654 | | | 173,583 | | 172,621 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Shares used in Computing Diluted EPS (1) | | 173,839 | | 173,194 | | | 174,072 | | 173,055 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Diluted Income per share | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.30 |
(1) Common stock equivalents, not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the option's exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, were 1,346 shares and 914 shares and 1,130 shares and 1,010 shares for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively.
| 3. | Accounts Receivable - Trade: |
Accounts receivable - trade consisted of:
| | | | March 31, 2005 | | December 31, 2005 |
| Gross Accounts Receivable - Trade | $ | 184,654 | $ | 203,844 |
| Less: | | | | |
| | Allowances for doubtful accounts | | 3,426 | | 1,914 |
| | Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit | | 18,174 | | 18,080 |
| | Sales returns and discounts | | 11,043 | | 7,282 |
| | Total allowances | | 32,643 | | 27,276 |
| | Net Accounts Receivable - Trade | $ | 152,011 | $ | 176,568 |
Charges related to allowances for doubtful accounts are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. Charges related to sales returns, distributor adjustments and discounts are reported as deductions from revenue.
| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
Activity for the three and nine months ended December 31, | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Allowances for doubtful accounts: | | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning Balance | $ | 4,289 | $ | 1,784 | | $ | 5,324 | $ | 3,426 |
| Charges | | (643) | | (13) | | | (1,322) | | 171 |
| Applications | | (60) | | 162 | | | (394) | | (1,594) |
| Translation and other | | 162 | | (19) | | | 140 | | (89) |
| Ending Balance | | 3,748 | | 1,914 | | | 3,748 | | 1,914 |
| Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit: | | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning Balance | | 16,797 | | 17,290 | | | 17,596 | | 18,174 |
| Charges | | 11,589 | | 10,279 | | | 31,790 | | 30,800 |
| Applications | | (10,423) | | (9,475) | | | (30,789) | | (30,837) |
| Translation and other | | --- | | (14) | | | (634) | | (57) |
| Ending Balance | | 17,963 | | 18,080 | | | 17,963 | | 18,080 |
| Price concessions: | | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning Balance | | 12 | | --- | | | 56 | | --- |
| Charges | | --- | | --- | | | --- | | --- |
| Applications | | (2) | | --- | | | (46) | | --- |
| Ending Balance | | 10 | | --- | | | 10 | | --- |
| Sales returns and discounts: | | | | | | | | | |
| Beginning Balance | | 8,640 | | 8,309 | | | 6,972 | | 11,043 |
| Charges | | 8,422 | | 3,769 | | | 22,498 | | 14,189 |
| Applications | | (8,941) | | (4,783) | | | (21,977) | | (17,867) |
| Translation and other | | 2,764 | | (13) | | | 3,392 | | (83) |
| Ending Balance | $ | 10,885 | $ | 7,282 | | $ | 10,885 | $ | 7,282 |
Inventories consisted of:
| | | March 31, 2005 | | December 31, 2005 |
| Finished goods | $ | 139,676 | $ | 95,165 |
| Work in process | | 92,567 | | 79,618 |
| Raw materials and supplies | | 147,387 | | 134,532 |
| | $ | 379,630 | $ | 309,315 |
Restructuring costs are expensed during the period in which the Company determines it will incur those costs and all requirements are met. Because these costs are recorded based upon estimates, actual expenditures for the restructuring activities may differ from the initially recorded costs. If the initial estimates were too low or too high, the Company could be required either to record additional expenses in future periods or to reverse part of the previously recorded charges. The following is related to restructuring programs that were initiated during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004.
The Company recorded $26,856 of restructuring charges initiated in fiscal year 2004. Included in the charges were $16,795 for employee separation costs covering approximately 855 production, technical, administrative and support employees in all geographic regions, $5,756 for long-lived asset impairment write-downs of building and equipment at closed facilities in France and Taiwan to fair market value based on quoted market prices, and $4,305 related primarily to current asset write-offs and other facility closure costs in France, Taiwan and Mexico. All asset impairment charges were related to the Passive Components segment. As of December 31, 2005, all of the related positions have been eliminated, $16,194 of the severance costs has been paid and the remaining workforce reduction accrual of $601 and facility closure costs of approximately $772 are expected to be paid within the next twenty-four months.
Fiscal 2006 activity related to restructuring charges is as follows:
| | | | | Facility | | |
| $(000's) | | Workforce | | Closure | | |
| | | Reductions | | Costs | | Total |
| Balance at March 31, 2005 | $ | 1,094 | $ | 1,192 | $ | 2,286 |
| Utilized | | (305) | | (190) | | (495) |
| Balance at June 30, 2005 | | 789 | | 1,002 | | 1,791 |
| Utilized | | (103) | | (102) | | (205) |
| Balance at September 30, 2005 | | 686 | | 900 | | 1,586 |
| Utilized | | (85) | | (128) | | (213) |
| Balance at December 31, 2005 | $ | 601 | $ | 772 | $ | 1,373 |
| 6. | Commitments and Contingencies: |
The Company has been named as a potentially responsible party in state and federal administrative proceedings seeking contribution for costs associated with the correction and remediation of environmental conditions at various waste disposal and operating sites. The Company also operates on sites that may have environmental issues in the future. Once it becomes probable that the Company will incur costs in connection with remediation of a site and such costs can be reasonably estimated, the Company establishes reserves or adjusts its reserve for its projected share of these costs. Management believes that, as of December 31, 2005, its reserves of approximately $2,343 are adequate with respect to these matters. Actual costs may vary from these estimated reserves, but such costs are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
The Company is involved in disputes and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of these disputes and proceedings, the Company believes, based upon a review with legal counsel, that none of these disputes or proceedings will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
The Company’s long-term supply agreement for the purchase of tantalum powder and wire expired in December 2005. However, due to order and delivery timing, the Company has remaining purchase commitments at December 31, 2005 of $11,991.
Comprehensive income represents changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. The specific components include net income (loss), pension liability adjustments, deferred gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translation adjustments and qualified foreign currency cash flow hedges.
Comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005 includes the following components:
| | | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
| | | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net income | $ | 7,620 | $ | 24,414 | | $ | 49,127 | $ | 51,669 |
| Other comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | |
| | Foreign currency translation adjustment | | 49,292 | | (8,236) | | | 51,774 | | (41,750) |
| | Foreign currency cash flow hedges | | 663 | | 339 | | | 215 | | 513 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 57,575 | $ | 16,517 | | $ | 101,116 | $ | 10,432 |
| 8. | Segment and Geographic Information: |
The Company has three reportable segments: Passive Components, KED Resale and Connectors. The Passive Components segment consists primarily of surface mount and leaded ceramic and tantalum capacitors, film and power capacitors and varistors. The KED Resale segment consists primarily of ceramic capacitors, crystal oscillators, SAW devices, resistive products, RF modules, actuators, acoustic devices and connectors produced by Kyocera and resold by AVX. The Connectors segment consists primarily of Elco automotive, telecom and memory connectors manufactured by AVX. Sales and operating results from these reportable segments are shown in the tables below. In addition, the Company has a corporate administration group consisting of finance and administrative activities and a separate Research and Development group.
The Company evaluates performance of its segments based upon sales and operating profit. There are no intersegment revenues. The Company allocates the costs of shared resources between segments based on each segment's usage of the shared resources. Cash, accounts receivable, investments in securities and certain other assets, which are centrally managed, are not readily allocable to operating segments.
The tables below present information about reported segments for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005:
| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net sales: | | | | | | | | | |
| Passive Components | $ | 180,444 | $ | 211,638 | | $ | 611,912 | $ | 613,913 |
| KED Resale | | 104,722 | | 117,356 | | | 315,304 | | 323,297 |
| Connectors | | 17,067 | | 20,074 | | | 50,018 | | 57,603 |
| Total | $ | 302,233 | $ | 349,068 | | $ | 977,234 | $ | 994,813 |
| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Operating profit: | | | | | | | | | |
| Passive Components | $ | 11,599 | $ | 27,456 | | $ | 67,652 | $ | 57,143 |
| KED Resale | | 3,664 | | 10,542 | | | 17,323 | | 24,610 |
| Connectors | | 1,839 | | 2,140 | | | 6,235 | | 5,220 |
| Research & development | | (2,791) | | (2,775) | | | (8,574) | | (7,852) |
| Corporate administration | | (5,996) | | (6,913) | | | (16,569) | | (19,406) |
| Total | $ | 8,315 | $ | 30,450 | | $ | 66,067 | $ | 59,715 |
| | | March 31, 2005 | | December 31, 2005 |
| Assets: | | | | |
| Passive Components | $ | 600,509 | $ | 498,921 |
| KED Resale | | 33,163 | | 27,935 |
| Connectors | | 35,272 | | 31,866 |
| Research & development | | 7,470 | | 7,045 |
| Cash, A/R and investments in securities | | 876,532 | | 952,694 |
| Goodwill - Passive components | | 59,909 | | 59,069 |
| Goodwill - Connectors | | 10,277 | | 10,277 |
| Corporate administration | | 66,617 | | 62,341 |
| Total | $ | 1,689,749 | $ | 1,650,148 |
The following geographic data is based upon net sales generated by operations located within particular geographic areas for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005:
| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net sales: | | | | | | | | | |
| Americas | $ | 88,952 | $ | 107,037 | | $ | 312,752 | $ | 310,060 |
| Europe | | 85,951 | | 73,018 | | | 258,906 | | 231,235 |
| Asia | | 127,330 | | 169,013 | | | 405,576 | | 453,518 |
| Total | $ | 302,233 | $ | 349,068 | | $ | 977,234 | $ | 994,813 |
The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2005 for the Company’s defined benefit plans:
| | | Domestic | | Foreign |
| | | Three Months | | Three Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Service cost | $ | 91 | $ | 90 | $ | 282 | $ | 305 |
| Interest cost | | 404 | | 408 | | 1,302 | | 1,416 |
| Expected return on plan assets | | (392) | | (409) | | (1,122) | | (1,160) |
| Amortization of prior service cost | | 44 | | 16 | | 15 | | 16 |
| Recognized actuarial loss | | - | | 42 | | 323 | | 313 |
| Net periodic pension cost | $ | 147 | $ | 147 | $ | 800 | $ | 890 |
| | | Domestic | | Foreign |
| | | Nine Months | | Nine Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Service cost | $ | 273 | $ | 270 | $ | 846 | $ | 915 |
| Interest cost | | 1,212 | | 1,224 | | 3,906 | | 4,248 |
| Expected return on plan assets | | (1,176) | | (1,227) | | (3,366) | | (3,480) |
| Amortization of prior service cost | | 132 | | 48 | | 45 | | 48 |
| Recognized actuarial loss | | - | | 126 | | 969 | | 939 |
| Net periodic pension cost | $ | 441 | $ | 441 | $ | 2,400 | $ | 2,670 |
The Company made pension contributions of $1,797 to fund its U.S. Plan in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The Company will not make any further contributions to the U.S. Plan during the 2006 fiscal year. The Company expects to make contributions of approximately $4,050 to the international plans in fiscal 2006, of which, $2,561 has been paid as of December 31, 2005.
On April 2, 2004, the Company completed its acquisition of certain sales and marketing subsidiaries from Kinseki Ltd. of Japan ("KSS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera, for $12,228. We now distribute crystal components previously sold by KSS in the Americas, Europe and parts of Asia. In August 2004, the Company sold a portion of the assets acquired associated with certain Japanese customers in Asia transferred to Kyocera Asia Pacific Ltd., a subsidiary of Kyocera, for $198. This resulted in an adjustment to the purchase price. As a result of the above transaction, the purchase price of the KSS acquisition, as adjusted, of $11,793 was based on $9,575 of purchased net assets and $2,218 of excess purchase price over Kyocera’s basis, which was recorded as a decrease in equity as required for entities under common control. The results of operations related to this acquisition are included in the accompanying financial statements beginning April 2, 2004.
On February 7, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.0375 dividend per share of common stock with respect to the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The dividend will be paid to stockholders of record on February 17, 2006 and will be disbursed on February 24, 2006.
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| | FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking" information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position, made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking. The forward-looking information may include, among other information, statements concerning the Company's outlook for fiscal year 2006, overall volume and pricing trends, cost reduction strategies and their anticipated results, expectations for research and development, and capital expenditures. There may also be other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations and are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking information and statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the information or statements herein. Forward-looking statements should be read in context with, and with the understanding of, the various other disclosures concerning the Company and its business made elsewhere in this quarterly report as well as other public reports filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results or developments.
The Company does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this quarterly report to reflect new events or circumstances unless and to the extent required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, to the extent it may be applicable by way of incorporation of statements contained in this quarterly report by reference or otherwise, Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, each of which establishes a safe-harbor from private actions for forward-looking statements as defined in those statutes.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" is based upon the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, inventories, property and equipment, goodwill, restructuring costs, income taxes and contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.
The Company has identified the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to our business operations and understanding the Company's results of operations. Those policies and estimates can be found in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies", of the Company's Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates", in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and in Note 1, "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates", in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. During the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2005, there were no significant changes to any critical accounting policies, judgments involved in applying those policies or the methodology used in determining estimates including those related to revenue recognition, inventories, property and equipment, goodwill, restructuring costs, income taxes and contingencies.
Business Overview
AVX is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of a broad line of passive electronic components and related products. Virtually all types of electronic devices use our passive component products to store, filter or regulate electric energy. We also manufacture and supply high-quality electronic connectors and inter-connect systems for use in electronic products.
We have manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities located throughout the world which are divided into three main geographic regions: the Americas, Asia and Europe. AVX is organized into five main product groups with three reportable segments: Passive Components, KED Resale and Connectors.
Our products are marketed worldwide and are primarily sold to original equipment manufacturers, independent electronic component distributors and contract equipment manufacturers through our own direct sales force and independent manufacturers' representatives.
Results of Operations - Three Months Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 increased $16.8 million to $24.4 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.14, compared with $7.6 million, or $0.04 diluted earnings per share, in the comparable quarter last year.
| $(000's) | Three Months Ended December 31, |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net Sales | $ | 302,233 | $ | 349,068 |
| Cost of Sales | | 266,894 | | 290,646 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | 27,024 | | 27,972 |
| Operating Income | $ | 8,315 | $ | 30,450 |
Net Sales
Net sales in the three months ended December 31, 2005 increased $46.9 million, or 15.5%, to $349.1 million compared to $302.2 million in the three months ended December 31, 2004. This increase is primarily attributable to increased customer demand resulting from the increased demand for end user products containing electronic capacitors and connector components and a more favorable mix of value added products.
The table below represents product group revenues for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005.
| $(000's) | | Three Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Ceramic Components | $ | 56,296 | $ | 62,485 |
| Tantalum Components | | 56,527 | | 68,381 |
| Advanced Components | | 67,621 | | 80,772 |
| Total Passive Components | | 180,444 | | 211,638 |
| KDP and KSS Resale | | 91,591 | | 100,213 |
| KEC Resale | | 13,131 | | 17,143 |
| Total KED Resale | | 104,722 | | 117,356 |
| Connectors | | 17,067 | | 20,074 |
| Total Revenue | $ | 302,233 | $ | 349,068 |
Passive component sales increased $31.2 million, or 17.3%, to $211.6 million in the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $180.4 million during the same quarter last year. The sales increase in passive components was due to increased customer demand for end user products containing passive electronic components resulting in an increase in passive component unit volumes of approximately 19.8% when compared to the same three month period last year. KED Resale sales, excluding KEC resale connectors discussed below, increased $8.6 million, or 9.4%, to $100.2 million in the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $91.6 million during the same period last year. The increase during the quarter ended December 31, 2005 is attributable to an increase in sales volume due to increased customer demand.
Total Connector sales, including AVX manufactured and KEC resale connectors, increased $7.0 million, or 23.2%, to $37.2 million in the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $30.2 million during the same period last year. This increase was primarily attributable to increased volume resulting from increased customer demand and new programs, particularly in the automotive sector.
The Company's sales to independent electronic distributors represented 40.3% of total sales for the three months ended December 31, 2005, compared to 37.4% for the three-month period ended December 31, 2004. The Company's sales to distributors involve specific ship and debit, price concession and stock rotation programs for which sales allowances are recorded as reductions in sales. Such allowance charges decreased $1.3 million to $10.3 million, or 6.8% of gross sales to distributors, for the three months ended December 31, 2005 from $11.6 million, or 9.3% of gross sales to distributors, for the three months ended December 31, 2004. This decrease is primarily attributable to a more stable pricing environment due to improved customer demand and the decreased levels of inventory in the supply chain. Applications under such programs for the quarters ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 were approximately $9.5 million and $10.4 million, respectively.
Gross Profit
Gross profit in the three months ended December 31, 2005 increased to 16.7% of sales, or $23.1 million, to $58.4 million compared to 11.7% of sales, or $35.3 million, in the three months ended December 31, 2004. This increase is due to higher sales volumes and a product mix reflecting the Company’s marketing focus on higher margin value added products in addition to an improved cost structure as the Company continues to move production to lower cost facilities and reduce operating costs. Depreciation expense was lower by $5.0 million as a result of lower capital spending during the past several years. In addition, during the quarter ended December 31, 2005, costs were favorably impacted by $9.6 million due to exchange as the U.S. dollar strengthened against certain foreign currencies when compared to the same period last year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2005 were $28.0 million, or 8.0% of net sales, compared to $27.0 million, or 8.9% of net sales, in the three months ended December 31, 2004.
Income from Operations
As a result of the above factors, the Company’s reported income from operations increased $22.2 million to $30.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $8.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004.
Other Income
Other income increased $2.1 million to $5.9 million in the three months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $3.8 million in the same period last year. This increase is primarily due to higher interest income due to increased investment rates on higher cash and investment balances.
Income Taxes
The Company's effective tax rate for the period ended December 31, 2005 was 32.8% compared to 36.9% for the same period last year. This decrease in rate is primarily attributable to a shift in income to lower tax rate jurisdictions.
Net Income
Net income for the three-month period ended December 31, 2005 increased $16.8 million to $24.4 million compared to net income of $7.6 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2004. The increase in net income was a result of the factors set forth above.
Results of Operations - Nine Months Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 improved $2.6 million to $51.7 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.30, compared with $49.1 million and $0.28 diluted earnings per share in the comparable nine-month period last year.
| $(000's) | Nine Months Ended December 31, |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Net Sales | $ | 977,234 | $ | 994,813 |
| Cost of Sales | | 832,805 | | 853,482 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | 78,362 | | 81,616 |
| Operating Income | $ | 66,067 | $ | 59,715 |
Net Sales
Net sales in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 increased $17.6 million, or 1.8%, to $994.8 million compared to $977.2 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2004 primarily as a result of increased customer demand and a favorable mix of value added product. During the latter part of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, demand decreased as many customers reduced their inventory levels as distributors and manufacturers utilized existing supply chain inventories to meet their needs. The lower supply chain inventories and increased demand, primarily during the most recent quarter, have resulted in increased sales in the nine month period ended December 31, 2005.
The table below represents product group revenues for the nine-month periods ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005.
| $(000's) | | Nine Months |
| | | 2004 | | 2005 |
| Ceramic Components | $ | 194,965 | $ | 172,984 |
| Tantalum Components | | 201,740 | | 202,093 |
| Advanced Components | | 215,207 | | 238,836 |
| Total Passive Components | | 611,912 | | 613,913 |
| KDP and KSS Resale | | 268,683 | | 276,378 |
| KEC Resale | | 46,621 | | 46,919 |
| Total KED Resale | | 315,304 | | 323,297 |
| Connectors | | 50,018 | | 57,603 |
| Total Revenue | $ | 977,234 | $ | 994,813 |
Passive component sales increased slightly to $613.9 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 from $611.9 million during the same period last year. The sales increase in passive components was due to increased customer demand resulting from improved end user demand for products containing passive electronic components. The Company saw continued moderate pricing pressure during the first six months of the nine month period ended December 31, 2005 on commodity related products resulting from the industry's production capacity exceeding demand during this period. Prices remained stable during the most recent quarter.
Total Connector sales, including AVX manufactured and KEC resale connectors, increased $7.9 million, or 8.2%, to $104.5 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $96.6 million during the same period last year. This increase was primarily attributable to increased volume due to increased customer demand and new programs, particularly in the automotive sector.
The Company's sales to independent electronic distributors represented 39.2% of total sales for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2005, compared to 39.1% for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2004. The Company's sales to distributors involve specific ship and debit, price concession and stock rotation programs for which sales allowances are recorded as reductions in sales. Such allowance charges were $30.8 million, or 7.3% of gross sales to distributors, for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and $31.8 million, or 7.7% of gross sales to distributors, for the nine months ended December 31, 2004. Applications under such programs for the nine-month periods ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 were approximately $30.8 million and $30.8 million, respectively.
Geographically, compared to the same period last year, sales declined 0.9% in the Americas and 10.7% in Europe, offset by an increase of 11.8% in Asia reflecting increased customer production and demand in the Asian region. Sales to Asia represent 45.6% of total sales compared to 31.2% for the Americas and 23.2% for Europe during the nine month period ended December 31, 2005. In addition, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against certain foreign currencies negatively impacted sales by $3.2 million during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2005 when compared to the same period last year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 decreased $3.1 million to $141.3 million compared to $144.4 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was due to lower margins resulting from lower overall selling prices during the first half of the current fiscal year partially offset by improved margins during the most recent quarter due to higher volumes and a favorable mix of product sold. Depreciation expense was $7.5 million lower in the nine month period ended December 31, 2005 when compared to the same period last year due to lower capital spending in recent years. In addition, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against certain foreign currencies favorably impacted cost of sales by $3.6 million during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2005 when compared to the same period last year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 increased $3.2 million to $81.6 million, or 8.2% of net sales, compared with $78.4 million, or 8.0% of net sales, in the nine months ended December 31, 2004. The increase was primarily related to the timing of costs for compliance with the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002, partially offset by lower selling expenses.
As a result of the above factors, the Company reported income from operations of $59.7 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $66.1 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2004.
Other Income
Other income increased $4.9 million to $16.8 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $11.9 million in the same period last year. This increase is primarily due to higher interest income due to increased investment rates on higher cash and investment balances. This increase was partially offset by higher interest expense resulting from an interest assessment on the settlement of certain tax exposures related to prior years. Additionally, other income for the period ended December 31, 2004 includes gains on the sales of previously closed facilities in Taiwan and Mexico totaling $3.1 million.
Income Taxes
The Company's effective tax rate for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2005 was 32.5% compared to 37.0% for the same period last year. The decrease in rate is primarily attributable to a lower estimated annual effective tax rate due to a shift in income to lower tax rate jurisdictions. In addition, during the nine month period ended December 31, 2005, the Company recorded a non-cash income tax benefit of $1.9 million for the favorable settlement of certain income tax exposures related to prior years.
Net Income
Net income for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2005 was $51.7 million compared to net income of $49.1 million for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2004. The decrease in net income was a result of the factors set forth above.
Outlook
Near-Term:
The electronic component industry in which we operate is cyclical. The continued uncertainty in the global economy and end-market demand makes it difficult to predict near-term events. Near-term results for us will depend on growth in the economy and resulting expansion in the telecommunications, information technology hardware, automotive and other electronic markets. We expect, in the near-term, a stable environment for average selling prices and a continuing marketing focus on products with higher margin potential. Additionally, the Company continues to move production to lower cost regions and implement other measures to reduce operating costs and rationalize our product offerings. The Company continues to evaluate its cost structure and manufacturing capabilities in conjunction with current demand and future expectations. Accordingly, the Company could record restructuring charges in the future resulting from global workforce reductions and facility reorganizations as the Company continues to take strategic actions in response to changes in current or future business conditions.
Long-Term:
We continue to be optimistic that opportunities for long-term growth and profitability will continue due to: (a) the continued increase as a long-term trend in worldwide demand for electronic devices which require our electronic components, (b) cost reductions and improvements in our production processes and (c) opportunities for growth in our advanced and connector product lines due to advances in component design and program applications.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's liquidity needs arise primarily from working capital requirements, dividend payments and capital expenditures. Historically, the Company has satisfied its liquidity requirements through funds from operations and investment income from cash and investments in securities. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had a current ratio of 6.6 to 1, $773.1 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term investments in securities, $1.4 billion of stockholders' equity and no debt.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $111.5 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $19.9 million of cash provided by operating activities in the nine months ended December 31, 2004. The increase in cash flow from operating activities compared to the same period last year was primarily a result of lower inventories partially offset by higher accounts receivable during the nine months ended December 31, 2005.
Purchases of property and equipment were $26.9 million in the nine-month period ended December 31, 2005 compared to $37.5 million in the nine-month period ended December 31, 2004. Expenditures for both periods were primarily in connection with the transfer of passive component manufacturing operations to lower cost regions, process improvements in passive component product lines and expansion of production of certain advanced and connector product lines. The carrying value for our equipment reflects the use of the accelerated double-declining balance method to compute depreciation expense for machinery and equipment. We continue to add additional capacity for advanced passive component and connector products and expect to incur capital expenditures of $30 million to $35 million in fiscal 2006. The actual amount of capital expenditures will depend upon the outlook for end-market demand.
The Company repurchased for treasury stock, 435,000 shares at a cost of $5.9 million and 1,070,000 shares at a cost of $13.1 million during the three and nine months periods ended December 31, 2005, respectively.
The majority of the Company's funding is internally generated through operations and investment income from cash and investments in securities. Since March 31, 2005, there have been no significant changes in the Company's contractual obligations or commitments for the acquisition or construction of plant and equipment or future minimum lease commitments under noncancellable operating leases. Based on the financial condition of the Company as of December 31, 2005, the Company believes that cash on hand and cash expected to be generated from operating activities and investment income from cash and investments in securities will be sufficient to satisfy the Company's anticipated financing needs for working capital, capital expenditures, environmental clean-up costs, research, development and engineering expenses, and any dividend payments or stock repurchases to be made during the year. While changes in customer demand have an impact on the Company's future cash requirements, changes in those requirements are mitigated by the Company's ability to adjust manufacturing capabilities to meet increases or decreases in customer demand. Additionally, the Company does not anticipate any significant changes in its ability to generate or meet its liquidity needs in the long-term.
From time to time we enter into delivery contracts with selected suppliers for certain precious metals used in our production processes. The delivery contracts represent routine purchase orders for delivery within three months and payment is due upon receipt. As of December 31, 2005, we did not have any of these delivery contracts outstanding.
The Company’s long-term supply agreement for the purchase of tantalum powder and wire expired in December 2005. However, due to order and delivery timing, the Company has remaining purchase commitments at December 31, 2005 of $11.9 million.
We have been named as a potentially responsible party in state and federal administrative proceedings seeking contribution for costs associated with the correction and remediation of environmental conditions at various waste disposal and operating sites. We also operate on sites that may have environmental issues in the future. Once it becomes probable that we will incur costs in connection with remediation of a site and such costs can be reasonably estimated, we establish reserves or adjust our reserve for our projected share of these costs. Management believes that, as of December 31, 2005, its reserves of approximately $2.3 million are adequate with respect to these matters. Actual costs may vary from these estimated reserves, but such costs are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Restructuring
The Company recorded $26.9 million of restructuring charges in fiscal year 2004. Included in these charges were $16.8 million for employee separation costs covering approximately 855 production, technical, administrative and support employees in all geographic regions, $5.8 million for long-lived asset impairment write-downs of building and equipment at closed facilities in France and Taiwan to fair market value based on quoted market price, and $4.3 million related primarily to asset write-offs and other facility closure costs in France, Taiwan and Mexico. All asset impairment charges were related to the Passive Component segment. As of December 31, 2005, all of the related positions have been eliminated and $16.2 million of the severance costs has been paid. As of December 31, 2005, the remaining workforce reduction accrual of $ 0.6 million and facility closure costs of approximately $ 0.8 million are expected to be paid within the next twenty-four months.
Activity related to restructuring charges is as follows: | | | | | Facility | | |
| $(000's) | | Workforce | | Closure | | |
| | | Reductions | | Costs | | Total |
| Balance at March 31, 2005 | $ | 1,094 | $ | 1,192 | $ | 2,286 |
| Utilized | | (305) | | (190) | | (495) |
| Balance at June 30, 2005 | | 789 | | 1,002 | | 1,791 |
| Utilized | | (103) | | (102) | | (205) |
| Balance at September 30, 2005 | | 686 | | 900 | | 1,586 |
| Utilized | | (85) | | (128) | | (213) |
| Balance at December 31, 2005 | $ | 601 | $ | 772 | $ | 1,373 |
New Accounting Standards
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154 ("SFAS 154"), “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections”, which will require entities that voluntarily make a change in accounting principle to apply that change retrospectively to prior periods' financial statements, unless this would be impracticable. SFAS 154 supersedes APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes”, which previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in the current period's net income the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. SFAS 154 also makes a distinction between "retrospective application" of an accounting principle and the "restatement" of financial statements to reflect the correction of an error. Another significant change in practice under SFAS 154 will be that if an entity changes its method of depreciation, amortization, or depletion for long-lived, non-financial assets, the change must be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate. Under APB Opinion No. 20, such a change would have been reported as a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 applies to accounting changes and error corrections that are made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 154 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payments” (“SFAS 123R”). This statement is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. This statement supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and its related interpretations. SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires all entities to apply a fair-value based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees, except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans. This statement is effective as of the beginning of the annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company will adopt SFAS 123R effective April 1, 2006 and is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 123R on its financial statements and results of operations.
In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151 (“SFAS 151”), “Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4.” SFAS 151 requires that all abnormal idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and spoilage be recognized as current-period charges regardless of whether they meet the criterion of “so abnormal.” In addition, SFAS 151 requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 151 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
The Company’s sales are denominated in various foreign currencies in addition to the U.S. dollar. Certain manufacturing and operating costs denominated in local currencies are incurred in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Central and South America. Additionally, purchases of resale product from Kyocera may be denominated in Yen. As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates affect our operating results and cash flow. In order to minimize the effect of movements in currency exchange rates, we periodically enter into forward exchange contracts to hedge external and intercompany foreign currency transactions. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Accordingly, we have hedging commitments to cover our exchange risk on purchases, operating expenses and sales. Currency exchange gains and losses on foreign currency hedge contracts have been immaterial during the periods presented.
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, as the Company’s are designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, AVX's management, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. In performing this evaluation, management reviewed the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, noting that there were three deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as discussed in “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.
The Company is currently in the process of remediating the material weaknesses as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 regarding bonus accruals, access to financial application programs and data and supervisory reviews over manual journal entries and expects to have these weaknesses remediated during the fiscal year. There were no changes to any reported financial results that have been released by the Company in this or any other filings as a result of these identified deficiencies.
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
The following table provides information regarding purchases by AVX during the three months ended December 31, 2005 of equity securities that are registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:
Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)(2) | | Average Price Paid Per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)(2) | | Maximum Number of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)(2) |
| 10/1/05 - 10/31/05 | | 45,000 | | $ 11.96 | | 45,000 | | 6,718,800 |
| 11/1/05 - 11/30/05 | | 240,000 | | 13.24 | | 240,000 | | 6,478,800 |
| 12/1/05 - 12/31/05 | | 150,000 | | 14.38 | | 150,000 | | 6,328,800 |
| Total | | 435,000 | | $ 13.50 | | 435,000 | | |
| (1) | On April 19, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 5,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in the open market. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock and are available for general corporate purposes. |
| (2) | On October 19, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in the open market. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock and are available for general corporate purposes. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 9, 2006
| AVX Corporation |
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| By: | /s/ Kurt P. Cummings |
| | Kurt P. Cummings |
| | Vice President, |
| | Chief Financial Officer, |
| | Treasurer and Secretary |
