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Planar Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

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BEAVERTON, Ore. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, recorded sales of $44.7 million and GAAP net income per share of $0.01 in the third fiscal quarter ended June 25, 2010. On a Non-GAAP basis (see reconciliation table), net income per share was $0.03 in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

"I am pleased with our overall financial results this quarter, as we were able to exceed our expectations, grow revenue and return to profitability," said Gerry Perkel, Planar's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to be focused on driving revenue growth and improved profitability."

SUMMARY OF KEY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following information summarizes some key financial measures for the Company at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010:

  • Tangible Net Worth of $58.0 million, representing a tangible book value of approximately $3 per share outstanding for the third quarter
  • Cash on hand totaled $32.3 million. The Company had no debt outstanding at the end of the quarter
  • Positive Non-GAAP EBITDA of $1.3 million
  • Net working capital totaled $54.5 million
  • DSO of 48 days
  • Current Ratio of 2.4 times

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2010 RESULTS

The Company's total sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 13 percent sequentially and 1 percent compared with the same period a year ago. The increase from the previous year was primarily driven by higher demand for the Company's custom digital signage and embedded displays, LCD video wall systems and desktop monitors, partially offset by lower sales of high-end home and rear projection cube products. The Company experienced strong end-market demand, particularly from retailers, for custom digital signage products used in both in-store retail networks and outdoor kiosk applications. Conversely, poor economic conditions continued to negatively impact sales of high-end home products and demand for rear projection cubes has remained soft, with sales cycles for rear projection cubes further impacted by a continuing industry-wide transition from traditional lamp-based solutions to LED illumination.

The Company's consolidated gross margins (on a Non-GAAP basis) were 27.8 percent in the third quarter of 2010 up over 4 percentage points sequentially but down from 28.8 percent compared with the third quarter of 2009 (see reconciliation table). The decrease in gross margin, as a percent of sales, from the previous year was primarily due to a less favorable product mix resulting from lower sales of higher margin command and control room rear projection cubes. Total operating expenses (on a Non-GAAP basis) increased 1 percent in the third quarter of 2010 compared with the same quarter a year ago (see reconciliation table). Increases in research and development and sales and marketing expenses were mostly offset by lower spending in general and administrative areas. Additional expenses for the period were the result of efforts to address new and emerging growth opportunities for the Company.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

While some of the Company's end markets continue to be negatively impacted by the macro economy and industry-wide product and technology transitions, the Company believes the relatively strong demand for custom signage and embedded displays will continue into the fourth fiscal quarter. As a result, the Company currently anticipates revenue in the range of $45-48 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and Non-GAAP income between $0.02 and $0.04 per share. Net cash should be in the range of $30-$33 million at the end of the fiscal year. For fiscal year 2011, the Company expects to see growth in revenue and improved Non-GAAP EPS compared with fiscal 2010, with a seasonal pattern of stronger financial performance in the second half of the fiscal year when compared to the first half.

Results of operations and the business outlook will be discussed in a conference call today, July 29, 2010, beginning at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The call can be heard via the Internet through a link on Planar's Web site, www.planar.com, or through numerous other investor sites, and will be available for replay until August 29, 2010. The Company intends to post on its Web site a transcript of the prepared management commentary from the conference call shortly after the conclusion of the call.

ABOUT PLANAR

Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a global leader of specialty display technology providing solutions for the world's most demanding environments. Hospitals, space and military programs, utility and transportation hubs, shopping centers, banks, government agencies, businesses, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to Planar's business operations and prospects, including statements relating to the Company's expected levels of revenue and Non-GAAP income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011 and the other statements made under the heading "Business Outlook," . These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These and other forward-looking statements, which may be identified by the inclusion of words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "goal" and variations of such words and other similar expressions, are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections that are subject to change, and actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Many factors, including the following, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: poor or further weakened domestic and international business and economic conditions; changes or continued reductions in the demand for products in the various display markets served by the Company; any delay in the timing of customer orders or the Company's ability to ship product upon receipt of a customer order; any inability to reduce costs or to do so quickly enough, in either case, in response to reductions in revenue; adverse impacts on the Company or its operations relating to or arising from difficulties in obtaining necessary financing; changes in the flat-panel monitor industry; changes in customer demand or ordering patterns; changes in the competitive environment including pricing pressures or the ability to keep pace with technological changes; technological advances; shortages of manufacturing capacity from the Company's third-party manufacturing partners or other interruptions in the supply of components the Company incorporates in its finished goods; final settlement of various contractual liabilities; future production variables impacting excess inventory and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Note Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company's earnings release contains Non-GAAP financial measures that exclude share-based compensation and the requirements of Topic 718 of the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM, "Compensation-Stock Compensation" . The Non-GAAP financial measures also exclude impairment and restructuring charges, the amortization of intangible assets related to previous acquisitions, various tax charges including the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, the gain or loss on foreign currency due to the non-cash nature of the charge, and various other adjustments. The Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements should be carefully evaluated. The Non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company has provided reconciliations of the Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Planar Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three months ended Nine months ended
June 25, 2010 June 26, 2009 June 25, 2010 June 26, 2009
Sales $ 44,739 $ 44,087 $ 127,475 $ 129,725
Cost of Sales 32,330 31,456 95,793 95,548
Gross Profit 12,409 12,631 31,682 34,177
Operating Expenses:
Research and development, net 2,418 2,330 7,454 7,415
Sales and marketing 6,081 5,894 17,179 18,409
General and administrative 3,901 4,736 12,281 15,338
Amortization of intangible assets 622 622 1,866 2,064
Impairment and restructuring charges - - 3,388 1,867
Gain on sale of assets - - - (8,361 )
Total Operating Expenses 13,022 13,582 42,168 36,732
Loss from operations (613 ) (951 ) (10,486 ) (2,555 )
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest, net 3 (13 ) (7 ) (61 )
Foreign exchange, net 1,138 (493 ) 2,362 428
Other, net 200 78 211 177
Net non-operating income (expense) 1,341 (428 ) 2,566 544
Income (loss) before taxes 728 (1,379 ) (7,920 ) (2,011 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 601 (45 ) (1,739 ) 1,124
Net Income (loss) $ 127 $ (1,334 ) $ (6,181 ) $ (3,135 )
Net Income (loss) per share - basic $ 0.01 ($0.07 ) ($0.33 ) ($0.17 )
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 19,079 18,516 18,898 18,348
Net Income (loss) per share - diluted $ 0.01 ($0.07 ) ($0.33 ) ($0.17 )
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 19,436 18,516 18,898 18,348
Planar Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
June 25, 2010 Sept. 25, 2009
ASSETS (unaudited)
Cash $ 32,278 $ 30,722
Accounts receivable, net 23,709 26,561
Inventories 33,250 30,399
Other current assets 4,192 4,484
Total current assets 93,429 92,166
Property, plant and equipment, net 5,443 7,237
Goodwill - 3,428
Intangible assets, net 3,857 5,723
Other assets 2,204 2,408
$ 104,933 $ 110,962
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable 16,332 9,837
Current portion of capital leases 10 115
Deferred revenue 2,167 1,571
Other current liabilities 20,440 22,576
Total current liabilities 38,949 34,099
Other long-term liabilities 4,082 5,452
Total liabilities 43,031 39,551
Common stock 179,962 178,644
Retained earnings (113,910 ) (107,210 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,150 ) (23 )
Total shareholders' equity 61,902 71,411
$ 104,933 $ 110,962
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, unaudited)
For the three months ended
June 25, 2010 June 26, 2009
Gross Profit:
GAAP Gross Profit 12,409 12,631
Share-based Compensation 33 73
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 33 73
NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT 12,442 12,704
NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT PERCENTAGE 27.8 % 28.8 %
Research and Development:
GAAP research and development expense 2,418 2,330
Share-based Compensation (47 ) (65 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (47 ) (65 )
NON-GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE 2,371 2,265
Sales and Marketing:
GAAP sales and marketing expense 6,081 5,894
Share-based Compensation (105 ) (344 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (105 ) (344 )
NON-GAAP SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSE 5,976 5,550
General and Administrative:
GAAP General and Administrative Expense 3,901 4,736
Share-based Compensation (188 ) (602 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (188 ) (602 )
NON-GAAP GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 3,713 4,134
Operating Expenses:
GAAP Total Operating Expenses 13,022 13,582
Share-based Compensation (340 ) (1,011 )
Amortization of intangible assets (622 ) (622 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (962 ) (1,633 )
NON-GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 12,060 11,949
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Continued
(In thousands, unaudited)
For the three months ended
June 25, 2010 June 26, 2009
Income (Loss) from Operations:
GAAP income (loss) from operations (613 ) (951 )
Share-based Compensation 373 1,084
Amortization of intangible assets 622 622
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 995 1,706
NON-GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 382 755
Income (Loss) before taxes & EBITDA:
GAAP income (loss) before taxes 728 (1,379 )
Share-based Compensation 373 1,084
Amortization of intangible assets 622 622
Foreign Exchange, net (1,138 ) 493
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (143 ) 2,199
NON-GAAP INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES 585 820
Depreciation 695 1,131
NON-GAAP EBITDA 1,280 1,951
Net Income (Loss):
GAAP Net Income (loss) 127 (1,334 )
Share-based Compensation 373 1,084
Amortization of intangible assets 622 622
Foreign Exchange, net (1,138 ) 493
Income tax effect of reconciling items 542 (128 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 399 2,071
NON-GAAP NET INCOME 526 737
GAAP weighted average shares outstanding--basic 19,079 18,516
GAAP weighted average shares outstanding--diluted 19,436 18,729
GAAP Net Income (Loss) per share - basic $ 0.01 ($0.07 )
Non-GAAP adjustments detailed above 0.02 0.11
NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE (basic) $ 0.03 $ 0.04
GAAP Net Income (Loss) per share - diluted $ 0.01 ($0.07 )
Non-GAAP adjustments detailed above 0.02 0.11
NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE (diluted) $ 0.03 $ 0.04
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, unaudited)
For the nine months ended
June 25, 2010 June 26, 2009
Gross Profit:
GAAP Gross Profit 31,682 34,177
Share-based Compensation 141 105
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 141 105
NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT 31,823 34,282
NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT PERCENTAGE 25.0 % 26.4 %
Research and Development:
GAAP research and development expense 7,454 7,415
Share-based Compensation (177 ) (209 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (177 ) (209 )
NON-GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE 7,277 7,206
Sales and Marketing:
GAAP sales and marketing expense 17,179 18,409
Share-based Compensation (409 ) (1,260 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (409 ) (1,260 )
NON-GAAP SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSE 16,770 17,149
General and Administrative:
GAAP General and Administrative Expense 12,281 15,338
Share-based Compensation (586 ) (2,612 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (586 ) (2,612 )
NON-GAAP GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 11,695 12,726
Operating Expenses:
GAAP Total Operating Expenses 42,168 36,732
Share-based Compensation (1,172 ) (4,081 )
Amortization of intangible assets (1,866 ) (2,064 )
Impairment and restructuring charges (3,388 ) (1,867 )
Gain on sale of assets - 8,361
Total Non-GAAP adjustments (6,426 ) 349
NON-GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 35,742 37,081
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Continued
(In thousands, unaudited)
For the nine months ended
June 25, 2010 June 26, 2009
Income (Loss) from Operations:
GAAP income (loss) from operations (10,486 ) (2,555 )
Share-based Compensation 1,313 4,186
Amortization of intangible assets 1,866 2,064
Impairment and restructuring charges 3,388 1,867
Gain on sale of assets - (8,361 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 6,567 (244 )
NON-GAAP INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (3,919 ) (2,799 )
Income (Loss) before taxes & EBITDA:
GAAP income (loss) before taxes (7,920 ) (2,011 )
Share-based Compensation 1,313 4,186
Amortization of intangible assets 1,866 2,064
Impairment and restructuring charges 3,388 1,867
Gain on sale of assets - (8,361 )
Foreign Exchange, net (2,362 ) (428 )
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 4,205 (672 )
NON-GAAP INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES (3,715 ) (2,683 )
Depreciation 2,290 3,074
NON-GAAP EBITDA (1,425 ) 391
Loss from continuing operations:
GAAP net loss (6,181 ) (3,135 )
Share-based Compensation 1,313 4,186
Amortization of intangible assets 1,866 2,064
Impairment and restructuring charges 3,388 1,867
Gain on sale of assets - (8,361 )
Foreign Exchange, net (2,362 ) (428 )
Income tax effect of reconciling items (346 ) 2,130
Total Non-GAAP adjustments 3,859 1,458
NON-GAAP NET LOSS (2,322 ) (1,677 )
GAAP weighted average shares outstanding--basic and diluted 18,898 18,348
GAAP net loss per share (basic and diluted) ($0.33 ) ($0.17 )
Non-GAAP adjustments detailed above

$0.21

0.08
NON-GAAP NET LOSS PER SHARE (basic and diluted) ($0.12 ) ($0.09 )

Planar Systems, Inc.
Media Contact:
Pippa Edelen, 503-748-5868
pippa.edelen@planar.com
or
Investor Contact:
Ryan Gray, 503-748-8911
ryan.gray@planar.com


 
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