Southwall Announces 2011 Third Quarter Results

PALO ALTO, Calif.--()--Southwall Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SWTX), an energy efficiency company that develops and manufactures high-performance films and glass products that save energy and reduce carbon emissions in buildings, homes and cars, announced third quarter 2011 revenues of $13.6 million, an increase of 12% from third quarter 2010 revenues of $12.2 million. Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 were $41.7 million, an increase of 21% compared to $34.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The year over year increase primarily reflects increasing demand for higher energy efficiency products in the window film market.

Gross profit for third quarter 2011 was $5.6 million compared to $5.3 million in the third quarter 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, gross profit increased 10% to $17.5 million compared to $15.9 million for the same period in 2010. The year over year increase is primarily due to the increase in sales volume partially offset by higher cost of precious metals.

Operating income was $0.8 million in the third quarter 2011 as compared to $1.5 million in the third quarter 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, operating income decreased to $2.9 million compared to $6.3 million for the same period in 2010. The year over year decrease in operating income is a result of higher operating costs, including mergers and acquisition related activities and the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets during Q2 2011.

Third quarter 2011 net income before the preferred dividend decreased to $0.2 million, or $0.03 per fully diluted share, as compared to the third quarter 2010 of $1.1 million, or $0.15 per fully diluted share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net income before the preferred dividend decreased to $1.2 million or $0.16 per fully diluted share compared to $5.4 million and $0.75 per fully dilute share for the same period in 2010.

About Southwall Technologies Inc.

Southwall Technologies is the leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of buildings, homes and cars. Southwall is an ISO 9001/2000/14001-certified manufacturer with customers in over 25 countries around the world.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. These risks include the possibility that the Company’s expected future results will be materially worse than estimated, that the Company may not continue to be profitable in future quarters or may not be able to achieve future long-term growth, that there will be a decline in one or more portions of our business in 2011 or thereafter, that the Company will not be successful in improving operations performance or controlling costs, that the Company will suffer a decline in manufacturing or financial effectiveness, that the Company’s new product development will not be successful, that there may be decreasing demand in certain markets and that the Company will not be able to secure additional financing if required, as well as risks associated with its failure to meet potential covenant requirements under future credit facilities. Further risks are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed on March 29, 2011.

SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
       
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended

September 30,
2011

September 30,
2010

September 30,
2011

September 30,
2010

 
Net revenues $ 13,601 $ 12,198 $ 41,666 $ 34,469
Cost of revenues   8,015     6,890     24,183     18,549  
 
Gross profit   5,586     5,308     17,483     15,920  
 
Operating expenses:
Research & development 980 1,024 3,127 2,608
Selling, general and administrative 3,775 2,772 9,651 7,038
Goodwill and intangible assets impairment   -     -     1,833     -  
 

Total operating expenses

  4,755     3,796     14,611     9,646  
 
Income from operations 831 1,512 2,872 6,274
 
Interest expense, net (60 ) (67 ) (192 ) (225 )
Other income (expense), net   (171 )   560     166     202  
 
Income before provision for income taxes 600 2,005 2,846 6,251
 
Provision for income taxes   389     1,057     1,870     959  
 
Net income 211 948 976 5,292
 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  -     122     219     152  
 
Net income attributable to Southwall 211 1,070 1,195 5,444
 
Deemed dividend on preferred stock   122     122     366     366  
 
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 89   $ 948   $ 829   $ 5,078  
 
Net income per share (1):
 
Basic $ 0.02 $ 0.16 $ 0.14 $ 0.88
Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.15 $ 0.16 $ 0.75
 

Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share (1):

Basic 5,811 5,768 5,809 5,764
Diluted 7,469 7,267 7,292 7,221
 

(1) All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 to reflect the Company's 1-for-5 reverse stock split completed on March 17, 2011.

 
SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
   

September 30,
2011

December 31,
2010

 

ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,862 $ 13,776
Accounts receivable, net 7,888 5,902
Inventories, net 8,183 5,536
Prepaid income taxes - 2,017
Other current assets   4,108     1,901  
Total current assets 33,041 29,132
Property, plant and equipment, net 15,282 15,235
Goodwill 366 1,854
Intangible assets 346 901
Deferred tax and other assets   3,505     3,468  
Total assets $ 52,540   $ 50,590  
 
 

LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Current portion of long term debt and capital leases $ 970 $ 1,024
Accounts payable 3,194 2,628
Accrued compensation 1,619 1,742
Other accrued liabilities   5,124     4,764  
Total current liabilities 10,907 10,158
 
Term debt and capital leases 2,954 3,511
Other long term liabilities   129     112  
Total liabilities   13,990     13,781  
 
 
Series A, convertible preferred stock   4,810     4,810  
 
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 29 29
Capital in excess of par value 78,957 78,759
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Translation gain on subsidiary 3,787 3,466
Accumulated deficit   (49,033 )   (50,228 )
Total Southwall stockholders' equity 33,740 32,026
Noncontrolling interest   -     (27 )
Total stockholders' equity   33,740     31,999  
 
Total liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders' equity $ 52,540   $ 50,590  
 
SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
  Nine Months Ended

September 30,
2011

 

September 30,
2010

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 976 $ 5,292

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in SIG - (706 )
Deferred income tax (10 ) (1,334 )
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 39 10
Depreciation and amortization 2,569 1,989
Goodwill and intangible assets impairment 1,833 -
Stock-based compensation 740 433
Release of inventory reserves (130 ) (201 )
Provision for sales reserves and doubtful accounts 188 380
Non-cash effect of acquisition of controlling interest in SIG - (232 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net (2,021 ) 18
Inventories, net (2,503 ) 207
Other current and non-current assets (191 ) (240 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   525     1,059  
Net cash provided by operating activities   2,015     6,675  
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of assets of Crown Operations International - (3,302 )
Acquisition of controlling interest in SIG, net of cash acquired - (195 )
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment   (2,238 )   (1,160 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,238 )   (4,657 )
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 71 63
Borrowings from term loan - 1,250
Repayments of term debt and capital leases obligations (696 ) (599 )
Proceeds from investment tax credit   11     376  
Net cash used in financing activities   (614 )   1,090  
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (77 )   11  
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (914 ) 3,119
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   13,776     12,454  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 12,862   $ 15,573  
 
Supplemental cash flows disclosures:
Interest paid $ 181 $ 180
Income taxes paid $ 765 $ 359
 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Dividends accrued $ 366 $ 366
Deposits applied to acquisition of property, plant and equipment $ 86 $ 411
Acquisition of interest in SIG $ 246 $ 250
 

Contacts

Southwall Technologies Inc.
Kathy Taylor, 650-798-1200

Contacts

Southwall Technologies Inc.
Kathy Taylor, 650-798-1200