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Kimball Electronics Reports Q2 Results, Company Updates Outlook for Fiscal Year 2025

KE

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights

  • Net sales totaled $357.4 million
  • Operating income of $8.2 million, or 2.3% of net sales, adjusted operating income of 3.7%
  • Inventory ended the quarter at $306 million, a reduction of $29 million from Q1, and down $182 million, or 37%, from peak levels
  • Cash generated by operating activities of $29.5 million, the fourth consecutive quarter of positive cash flow
  • Borrowings on credit facilities of $205 million, a $41 million decrease from the first quarter, and down $90 million, or 30%, from the beginning of the fiscal year
  • Enhanced the capital structure by amending the credit facility with the addition of a 5-year, $100 million Term Loan A, which provides additional liquidity to grow the business

Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2024.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250204524384/en/

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

(Amounts in Thousands, except EPS)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Sales

$

357,392

$

421,235

$

731,648

$

859,316

Operating Income

$

8,230

$

16,610

$

17,345

$

36,100

Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP) (1)

$

13,333

$

19,063

$

25,923

$

40,069

Operating Income %

2.3

%

3.9

%

2.4

%

4.2

%

Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP) %

3.7

%

4.5

%

3.5

%

4.7

%

Net Income

$

3,432

$

8,290

$

6,586

$

19,044

Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) (1)

$

7,354

$

9,783

$

12,881

$

21,821

Diluted EPS

$

0.14

$

0.33

$

0.26

$

0.75

Adjusted Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) (1)

$

0.29

$

0.39

$

0.51

$

0.86

(1)

Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, adjusted results exclude stock compensation expense. Prior reported periods have been revised accordingly. A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included below.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Richard D. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The results for the second quarter were in line with expectations as we continue to navigate a sustained period of declining customer demand, while focusing on what is controllable. For the fourth consecutive quarter, cash flow generated from operating activities was positive, inventory levels were reduced, and debt was paid down, with borrowings nearly 40% lower than a year ago. Our improved balance sheet provides ample liquidity to weather our current challenges, along with the necessary dry powder to opportunistically and meaningfully invest in growing the business.”

Mr. Phillips continued, “The Company is being strategically repositioned for a return to growth with a restructuring plan that includes the divestiture of the non-core assets from the AT&M business, improved facility utilization with the planned closing of our plant in Tampa, and increased focus on the medical CMO. Our efforts in all three vertical markets have been sharpened to target attractive new spaces that align with our capabilities. While we remain optimistic for the future, we acknowledge that the necessary changes won’t happen overnight. As a result, we have revised our expectations for the full fiscal year as we anticipate more time will be needed to stabilize the business and return to our historical growth pattern.”

The Company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $53.9 million and borrowing capacity available of $226.4 million. Capital expenditures were $6.5 million, and the Company invested $3.0 million to repurchase 160,000 shares of common stock.

Net Sales by Vertical Market for Q2 Fiscal 2025:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

(Amounts in Millions)

2024

*

2023

*

Percent

Change

2024

*

2023

*

Percent Change

Automotive

$

192.8

54

%

$

200.2

47

%

(4

)%

$

381.1

52

%

$

412.7

48

%

(8

)%

Medical

84.0

23

%

108.1

26

%

(22

)%

173.8

24

%

210.5

25

%

(17

)%

Industrial excluding AT&M (1)

80.6

23

%

100.4

24

%

(20

)%

174.6

24

%

213.3

24

%

(18

)%

Net Sales excluding AT&M (1)

$

357.4

100

%

$

408.7

97

%

(13

)%

$

729.5

100

%

$

836.5

97

%

(13

)%

AT&M (1)

%

12.5

3

%

(100

)%

2.1

%

22.8

3

%

(91

)%

Total Net Sales

$

357.4

100

%

$

421.2

100

%

(15

)%

$

731.6

100

%

$

859.3

100

%

(15

)%

* As a percent of Total Net Sales

(1) Sales from our Automation, Test, and Measurement business (AT&M), which was divested effective July 31, 2024, were previously included in the Industrial vertical

Automotive includes electronic power steering, body controls, automated driver assist systems, and electronic braking systems

Medical includes sleep therapy and respiratory care, image guided therapy, in vitro diagnostics, drug delivery, AED, and patient monitoring

Industrial includes climate controls, automation controls, and public safety

Company Guidance for Fiscal Year 2025:

  • Net sales in the range of $1.40 - $1.44 billion, compared to the previous guidance of $1.44 - $1.54 billion
  • Adjusted operating income of 3.4% - 3.6% of net sales, compared to the previous guidance of 4.0% - 4.5% of net sales(a)
  • The estimate for capital expenditures remains unchanged at $40 - $50 million
(a)

Fiscal year 2025 guidance reflects a change in our adjusted operating income calculation beginning in fiscal year 2025, which excludes stock compensation expense. This change better aligns our presentation with others in our industry. A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included below.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained within this release are considered forward-looking, including our guidance, under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “should,” “goal,” “predict,” “will,” “future,” “optimistic,” “confident,” and “believe.” Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from our expectations and projections. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, global economic conditions, geopolitical environment and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, global health emergencies, availability or cost of raw materials and components, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and our ability to convert new business opportunities into customers and revenue. Additional cautionary statements regarding other risk factors that could have an effect on the future performance of the company are contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures contained herein include constant currency growth, net sales excluding Automation, Test & Measurement, adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and ROIC. Reconciliations of the reported GAAP numbers to these non-GAAP financial measures are included in the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below. Management believes these measures are useful and allow investors to meaningfully trend, analyze, and benchmark the performance of the company’s core operations. The company’s non-GAAP financial measures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP information used by other companies.

About Kimball Electronics, Inc.

Kimball Electronics is a global, multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence, we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.

To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit www.kimballelectronics.com.

Conference Call / Webcast

Date:

February 5, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM Eastern Time

Live Webcast:

investors.kimballelectronics.com/events-and-presentations/events

Dial-In #:

877-407-8293 (or 201-689-8349)

For those unable to participate in the live webcast, the call will be archived at investors.kimballelectronics.com.

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Financial highlights for the second quarter and year-to-date period ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Net Sales

$

357,392

100.0

%

$

421,235

100.0

%

Cost of Sales

333,965

93.4

%

386,802

91.8

%

Gross Profit

23,427

6.6

%

34,433

8.2

%

Selling and Administrative Expenses

10,526

3.0

%

17,823

4.3

%

Restructuring Expense

4,671

1.3

%

%

Operating Income

8,230

2.3

%

16,610

3.9

%

Interest Income

253

0.1

%

101

%

Interest Expense

(4,241

)

(1.2

)%

(6,137

)

(1.5

)%

Non-Operating Income (Expense), net

(768

)

(0.2

)%

702

0.3

%

Other Income (Expense), net

(4,756

)

(1.3

)%

(5,334

)

(1.2

)%

Income Before Taxes on Income

3,474

1.0

%

11,276

2.7

%

Provision for Income Taxes

42

%

2,986

0.7

%

Net Income

$

3,432

1.0

%

$

8,290

2.0

%

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:

Basic

$

0.14

$

0.33

Diluted

$

0.14

$

0.33

Average Number of Shares Outstanding:

Basic

24,870

25,094

Diluted

24,968

25,211

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Net Sales

$

731,648

100.0

%

$

859,316

100.0

%

Cost of Sales

684,621

93.6

%

789,341

91.9

%

Gross Profit

47,027

6.4

%

69,975

8.1

%

Selling and Administrative Expenses

23,953

3.2

%

33,875

3.9

%

Restructuring Expense

6,993

1.0

%

%

Gain on Disposal

(1,264

)

(0.2

)%

%

Operating Income

17,345

2.4

%

36,100

4.2

%

Interest Income

475

0.1

%

400

%

Interest Expense

(9,033

)

(1.2

)%

(11,584

)

(1.3

)%

Non-Operating Income (Expense), net

(2,429

)

(0.4

)%

(429

)

(0.1

)%

Other Income (Expense), net

(10,987

)

(1.5

)%

(11,613

)

(1.4

)%

Income Before Taxes on Income

6,358

0.9

%

24,487

2.8

%

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

(228

)

0.0

%

5,443

0.6

%

Net Income

$

6,586

0.9

%

$

19,044

2.2

%

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:

Basic

$

0.26

$

0.76

Diluted

$

0.26

$

0.75

Average Number of Shares Outstanding:

Basic

24,924

25,067

Diluted

25,098

25,240

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended

(Unaudited)

December 31,

(Amounts in Thousands)

2024

2023

Net Cash Flow provided by (used for) Operating Activities

$

74,932

$

(17,922

)

Net Cash Flow used for Investing Activities

(1,214

)

(24,365

)

Net Cash Flow (used for) provided by Financing Activities

(97,255

)

38,859

Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

(722

)

368

Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

(24,259

)

(3,060

)

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period

78,779

43,864

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period

$

54,520

$

40,804

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31,
2024

June 30,
2024

(Amounts in Thousands)

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

53,865

$

77,965

Receivables, net

235,166

282,336

Contract assets

81,957

76,320

Inventories

306,242

338,116

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

31,550

44,682

Assets held for sale

27,587

Property and Equipment, net

271,251

269,659

Goodwill

6,191

6,191

Other Intangible Assets, net

2,716

2,994

Other Assets, net

85,498

82,069

Total Assets

$

1,074,436

$

1,207,919

LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS EQUITY

Current portion of long-term debt

$

24,900

$

59,837

Accounts payable

204,690

213,551

Advances from customers

39,340

30,151

Accrued expenses

42,291

63,189

Liabilities held for sale

8,594

Long-term debt, less current portion

179,601

235,000

Long-term income taxes payable

3,255

Other long-term liabilities

46,138

53,881

Share Owners’ Equity

537,476

540,461

Total Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity

$

1,074,436

$

1,207,919

Other Financial Metrics

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in Millions, except CCD)

At or For the

Three Months Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2024

2023

Depreciation and Amortization

$

9.1

$

9.2

$

9.1

Cash Conversion Days (CCD) (1)

107

108

117

Open Orders (2)

$

564

$

594

$

836

(1)

Cash Conversion Days (“CCD”) are calculated as the sum of Days Sales Outstanding plus Contract Asset Days plus Production Days Supply on Hand less Accounts Payable Days and less Advances from Customers Days. CCD, or a similar metric, is used in our industry and by our management to measure the efficiency of managing working capital.

(2)

Open Orders are the aggregate sales price of production pursuant to unfulfilled customer orders. Our declining open orders are primarily due to the cancellation of a major automotive program and other demand reductions, as well as reduced lead times on customer orders as compared to December 31, 2023, when parts were more constrained.

Select Financial Results of Automation, Test and Measurement

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in Millions)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Sales

$

$

12.5

$

2.1

$

22.8

Operating Income (Loss) (1)

$

$

1.4

$

0.8

$

1.2

(1) Includes gain on sale of $1.3 million following the close of the sale on July 31, 2024 for the six months ended December 31, 2024. Each period also includes allocated corporate overhead expenses.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited, Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Sales Growth (vs. same period in prior year)

(15

)%

(4

)%

(15

)%

2

%

Foreign Currency Exchange Impact

%

1

%

%

1

%

Constant Currency Growth

(15

)%

(5

)%

(15

)%

1

%

Selling and Administrative Expenses, as reported

$

10,526

$

17,823

$

23,953

$

33,875

Stock Compensation Expense

(501

)

(1,969

)

(2,573

)

(3,662

)

SERP

69

(484

)

(276

)

(307

)

Adjusted Selling and Administrative Expenses

$

10,094

$

15,370

$

21,104

$

29,906

Operating Income, as reported

$

8,230

$

16,610

$

17,345

$

36,100

Stock Compensation Expense

501

1,969

2,573

3,662

SERP

(69

)

484

276

307

Restructuring Expense

4,671

6,993

Gain on Disposal

(1,264

)

Adjusted Operating Income

$

13,333

$

19,063

$

25,923

$

40,069

Net Income, as reported

$

3,432

$

8,290

$

6,586

$

19,044

Stock Compensation Expense, After-Tax

380

1,493

1,951

2,777

Restructuring Expense, After-Tax

3,542

5,303

Gain on Disposal, After-Tax

(959

)

Adjusted Net Income

$

7,354

$

9,783

$

12,881

$

21,821

Diluted Earnings per Share, as reported

$

0.14

$

0.33

$

0.26

$

0.75

Stock Compensation Expense

0.01

0.06

0.07

0.11

Restructuring Expense

0.14

0.21

Gain on Disposal

(0.03

)

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share

$

0.29

$

0.39

$

0.51

$

0.86

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

2024

2023

Operating Income

$

30,522

$

92,769

Goodwill Impairment

5,820

Stock Compensation Expense

6,096

7,219

SERP

649

903

Legal Recovery

(892

)

(212

)

Restructuring Expense

9,379

Asset Impairment and Gain on Disposal

15,776

Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP)

$

67,350

$

100,679

Tax Effect

17,019

24,954

After-tax Adjusted Operating Income

$

50,331

$

75,725

Average Invested Capital (1)

$

756,966

$

770,051

ROIC

6.6

%

9.8

%

(1)

Average invested capital is computed using Share Owners’ equity plus current and non-current debt less cash and cash equivalents averaged for the last five quarters.