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Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-08 21:28
Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $90,452,000, down 16.0% from $107,391,000 for the same period in 2023[32] - Total net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $182,352,000, down 15.5% from $215,768,000 for the same period in 2023[32] - For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the net loss was $8.19 million, compared to a net loss of $10.41 million for the same period in 2023, representing a 21% improvement[99] - The basic earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $(0.63), an improvement from $(0.81) in the same period of 2023[99] - The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $16.8 million, an improvement from a net loss of $71.8 million in the same period of 2023, which included a goodwill impairment of $49.1 million[134] Cash and Liquidity - Total cash and cash equivalents decreased from $42,751,000 on December 31, 2023, to $23,128,000 on June 30, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 46.1%[31] - The company had a revolving line of credit with a maximum availability of $100 million, with total availability of $53.1 million as of June 30, 2024, based on the accounts receivable coverage ratio[56] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $13.3 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 80%[134] - Cash used for financing activities totaled $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $13.9 million in the same period of 2023[136] - The company had an outstanding balance of $41.0 million on its Credit Line as of June 30, 2024, with $12.1 million available for borrowing[133] Assets and Liabilities - Accounts receivable, net, decreased from $112,596,000 on December 31, 2023, to $98,800,000 on June 30, 2024, a decline of approximately 12.3%[36] - Inventories totaled $87,491,000 as of June 30, 2024, slightly down from $88,273,000 on December 31, 2023, indicating a decrease of 0.9%[39] - Total long-lived tangible assets decreased from $63.3 million at December 31, 2023, to $55.2 million at June 30, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 12.9%[42] - Total lease liabilities decreased from $17.4 million at December 31, 2023, to $14.8 million at June 30, 2024, a reduction of approximately 15%[50] - The allowance for credit losses decreased from $815,000 on December 31, 2023, to $799,000 on June 30, 2024, reflecting a reduction of 2.0%[37] Expenses and Costs - Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $3.3 million, down from $4.8 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a reduction of 31.3%[43] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $21.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $25.3 million for the same period in 2023[121] - Research and development expenses decreased to $7.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, down from $8.5 million for the same period in 2023[120] - The company recognized a total of $4.2 million in factory restructuring charges since September 2023, with no further expenses expected from this plan[69] - Universal Electronics incurred $0.9 million in severance and $0.6 million in other exit costs during the three months ended June 30, 2024, related to downsizing its factory in Mexico[70] Shareholder Actions - As of June 30, 2024, the company has repurchased a total of 195,000 shares, costing $1.841 million, compared to 58,000 shares repurchased in the same period in 2023[87] - The company has 778,362 shares available for repurchase under the October 2023 Program, which allows for the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares[86] - The company expects to recognize $6.9 million of total unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards over a weighted-average life of 2.0 years[90] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the total employee and director stock-based compensation expense was $3.364 million, a decrease from $4.698 million in the same period of 2023[89] - The company granted 322,000 non-vested restricted stock awards with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $10.38 during the six months ended June 30, 2024[90] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company is involved in ongoing litigation against Roku, with a significant ruling from the ITC affirming that Roku infringes its patents, leading to a Limited Exclusion Order effective January 9, 2022[73] - Roku has filed multiple Inter Partes Review requests, with the PTAB granting twelve and denying fourteen requests to date, resulting in mixed outcomes regarding the validity of the company's patent claims[76] - The CIT issued a preliminary injunction in July 2021 suspending liquidation of all unliquidated entries subject to Lists 3 and 4A duties, with ongoing proceedings regarding the USTR's authority to impose these tariffs[81] - The company filed a complaint against the U.S. government regarding Section 301 Tariffs on imports from China, alleging violations of the Trade Act and the Administrative Procedures Act[79] - The company deposited RMB 35 million (approximately $4.8 million) with the court in response to a lawsuit filed by Tongshun Company, which is included in prepaid expenses[83] Market and Economic Conditions - The company expects to continue to be negatively impacted by adverse macroeconomic conditions, including reduced consumer spending and inflationary pressures[113] - The company anticipates continued challenges related to supply chain issues and economic conditions, which may impact future performance[105] - The company plans to broaden its home control and home automation product offerings to acquire new customers and expand its market share[111] - Significant customer Daikin Industries Ltd. accounted for 14.3% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 2024, up from 12.6% in the same period of 2023[34] - Days sales outstanding increased to 91 days as of June 30, 2024, compared to 83 days in the same period of 2023[134]
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-08 20:04
Financial Performance - GAAP net sales for Q2 2024 were $90.5 million, down from $107.4 million in Q2 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 15.9%[3] - For the first half of 2024, GAAP net sales were $182.4 million, down from $215.8 million in the same period of 2023, a decrease of approximately 15.4%[4] - Net sales for Q2 2024 were $90,452 thousand, a decrease of 16% compared to $107,391 thousand in Q2 2023[16] - The company expects Q3 2024 GAAP net sales to range from $98.0 million to $108.0 million, compared to $107.1 million in Q3 2023[5] - The company expects GAAP net sales for the three months ending September 30, 2024, to range between $98,000 thousand and $108,000 thousand, compared to $107,095 thousand for the same period in 2023[22] Profitability and Loss - GAAP net loss for Q2 2024 was $8.2 million, or $0.63 per share, compared to a net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.81 per share in Q2 2023, showing an improvement of 21.2%[3] - Operating loss for Q2 2024 was $(4,453) thousand, an improvement from $(9,132) thousand in Q2 2023[16][19] - Net loss for Q2 2024 was $(8,193) thousand, compared to a net loss of $(10,411) thousand in Q2 2023[16] - The company anticipates being profitable in the second half of 2024 and expects consistent sales and earnings growth into 2025 and beyond[2] - Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) for the three months ending September 30, 2024, are projected to be between $(0.33) and $(0.23), an improvement from $(1.50) in the same period of 2023[22] Gross Margin and Profitability Metrics - GAAP gross margin increased to 28.7% in Q2 2024, up 580 basis points from 22.9% in Q2 2023[3] - The gross margin for the first half of 2024 was 28.5%, an increase from 22.9% in the first half of 2023[4] - Gross profit increased to $25,952 thousand in Q2 2024, up from $24,617 thousand in Q2 2023, resulting in a gross margin of 28.7%[16][19] - GAAP gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024, included $1.4 million of excess manufacturing overhead costs, impacting gross margin by 160 basis points[20] - The company incurred $2.6 million in excess manufacturing costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which affected gross margin by 140 basis points[20] Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were $23.1 million, down from $42.8 million at the end of 2023[15] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q2 2024 were $23,128 thousand, a decrease from $55,823 thousand at the end of Q2 2023[17] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2024 was $2,675 thousand, compared to $13,255 thousand in the same period of 2023[17] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for Q2 2024 were $30,405 thousand, down from $33,749 thousand in Q2 2023[19] - Research and development expenses for Q2 2024 were $7,520 thousand, down from $8,484 thousand in Q2 2023[16] - Adjusted Non-GAAP operating loss for Q2 2024 was $(1,147) thousand, an improvement from $(4,534) thousand in Q2 2023[19] Share Repurchase and Restructuring - The company repurchased approximately 27,000 shares for $0.3 million during Q2 2024[3] - The company is undergoing factory restructuring, with costs of $1.6 million associated with the closure of its southwestern China factory and downsizing of its Mexico factory[20] - The company incurred factory restructuring charges of $1,555 thousand in Q2 2024, with no such charges reported in Q2 2023[19] Adjusted Non-GAAP Metrics - Adjusted Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for Q3 2024 are expected to range from $0.01 to $0.11, compared to $0.06 in Q3 2023[5] - Adjusted Non-GAAP net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $(4,610) thousand, a decrease from $(8,839) thousand in the same period of 2023, reflecting a 47.9% improvement[20] - Total adjustments for diluted earnings per share (GAAP) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, are expected to be $0.34, consistent with the previous year[22]
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-06 20:53
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q _______________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 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: 0-21044 _______________________________________ UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC. (Exact Name of R ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-05 02:39
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Kirsten Chapman - LHA Investor Relations Paul Arling - Chief Executive Officer Bryan Hackworth - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Gregory Burns - Sidoti & Company, LLC Bill Dezellem - Tieton Capital Management Benjamin Alexander - Alexander Capital Management, LLC Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Universal Electronics First Quarter 2024 Fin ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-02 20:04
Exhibit 99 Universal Electronics Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2024 SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 2, 2024 – Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC) reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. "Focused on building for a better future and expanding our end market reach, we continue to shift sales and product development resources to our climate control and home automation channels," said UEI Chairman and CEO Paul Arling. "We are very encouraged by numerous customer w ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-14 19:21
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________ FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 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: 0-21044 _______________________________________ UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC. (Ex ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-16 01:35
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC) Q4 2023 Results Conference Call February 15, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Kirsten Chapman - LHA, Investor Relations Paul Arling - Chairman & CEO Bryan Hackworth - Chief Financial Officer & Senior VP Conference Call Participants Steven Frankel - Rosenblatt Securities Greg Burns - Sidoti Jeff Van Sinderen - B. Riley Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Universal Electronics Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call. At this t ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-07 18:45
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q _______________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 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: 0-21044 _______________________________________ UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC. (Exact Name ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-05 13:59
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Kirsten Chapman - MD/Principal SF, LHA, IR Paul Arling - Chairman & CEO Bryan Hackworth - CFO Conference Call Participants Steve Franco - Rosenblatt Securities Greg Burns - Sidoti Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Universal Electronics Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the sp ...
Universal Electronics(UEIC) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-03 21:51
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q _______________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 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: 0-21044 _______________________________________ UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC. Indicate by check ...