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| FREMONT, Calif. and
ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logitech International
(Nasdaq: LOGI) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) today posted its best quarter yet. Driven by
strong holiday sales across the entire product portfolio, revenue for the third quarter,
ended December 31, 2001, was $314 million, an increase of 35 percent over the $232 million
posted for the same quarter last year. Net income of $33 million ($0.66 per share/ADS) was
67 percent higher than last year's net income of $19.9 million ($0.42 per share/ADS).
Operating income of $42 million, compared with $26 million for the same quarter last year,
represented a 65 percent growth. Gross margin at 37.9 percent grew by 233 basis points
sequentially and 324 basis points over the same quarter last year. The Company's retail business grew by 45 percent year over year and accounted
for 87 percent of third quarter revenue, continuing to thrive, with new offerings entering
the market in each major product category. Of special note is the ongoing success of
Logitech's cordless products, especially cordless keyboards and cordless optical mice, as
well as strong sales of Internet video cameras. Highlights of the third quarter included:
-- Over one million cordless desktops (cordless mouse + keyboard
combination) sold.
-- Over one million Internet video cameras sold.
-- Launch of new "dualcam" video cameras, the ClickSmart(TM) family, which
combine digital camera mobility with Internet video communications.
-- Introduction of the MouseMan(R) Traveler(TM), a compact optical mouse
designed for the burgeoning "mobile" environment.
-- Positive initial response to the new high-end Momo(R) Force
designer-style steering wheel since its introduction in early
September. Strong overall sales of steering wheels for the
PlayStation(R) 2 platform.
-- Successful launch of Z-series speakers in the U.S. market. These
initial Logitech-branded high-end audio products underscore the
opportunity afforded by the acquisition of Labtec.
``We are extremely pleased with our third-quarter performance,'' commented Guerrino De Luca, president and chief executive officer. ``Our business, driven by compelling, innovative products at affordable price points, coupled with a largely untapped installed base, expanding usage of the PC, and our increasing presence on additional platforms, has further proven its ability to generate growth and to deliver powerful earnings leverage. ``In the midst of an extremely challenging market and economy, we have delivered our best quarter yet, and we remain confident in our ability to grow across a broad spectrum of platforms and products.'' The Company updated its guidance for the full Fiscal Year 2002, ending March 31, 2002, indicating that it now expects revenue growth for the full year to slightly exceed its original target of 25 percent, and operating income to significantly surpass previous guidance and reach the $90 million to $92 million range, a 65 percent increase over the past fiscal year. The Company also gave the first indications of its expectations for Fiscal 2003, ending March 31, 2003. Revenues should grow approximately 15 percent, with operating income expected in the $110 million to $120 million range, a growth of 25 to 30 percent over Fiscal 2002. There will be an earnings teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time/12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/18:00 Central European Time on January 22, 2002, to discuss these results. A live webcast of the teleconference will be accessible at www.logitech.com. In addition, a replay of the teleconference will be made available through February 5, 2002, on the Logitech web site. About Logitech: Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets innovative peripherals that provide people with easy access to the digital world. The Company's product family includes Internet video cameras, mice and trackballs, keyboards, audio and telephony products, interactive gaming devices and 3D controllers. In March 2001, Logitech completed the purchase of Labtec Inc., a Vancouver, Washington-based provider of high-technology and other peripherals and accessories for computing, communication and entertainment. The Labtec brand, which includes a variety of PC audio and other peripherals designed to offer affordable quality, is now marketed by Logitech. With operational headquarters through its U.S. subsidiary in Fremont, California, and regional headquarters through local subsidiaries in Switzerland, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland on the Swiss Stock Exchange (LOGN and LOGZ) and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGI). The Company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. This press release contains forward-looking statements, including the statements regarding expected revenue and operating income for the full year of Fiscal 2002, and revenue, operating income, and operating income growth for Fiscal 2003, and the ability to grow across platforms and products. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual performance could differ materially from that anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including general economic and political conditions, the timing of new product introductions by the Company and its competitors and their acceptance by the market, timely availability and pricing of products and components, price protection charges and product returns from customers, the impact of competition on the Company's average selling prices and operating expenses, inventory management and exposures, the outcome of ongoing intellectual property disputes, technological changes and their acceptance by the market, fluctuations in exchange rates, as well as generally those additional factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F dated May 31, 2001, and subsequent filings, available from the SEC's Edgar database at www.sec.gov and upon request from Logitech by calling 510-713-4220. Logitech does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. NOTE: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the Company's web site at www.logitech.com. CONTACT: Erik Knettel of Thomson Financial/Carson -- USA, +1-212-701-1963, for Logitech International; or Kristen Onken, Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer -- USA, +1-510-713-4430, or Garreth Hayes, Public Relations Manager -- Europe +41-0-21-863-5111, or Betty Skov, Director, Corporate Public Relations -- USA, +1-510-713-4463, all of Logitech International LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share / ADS) -
Unaudited
Quarter Ending December 31
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 2001 2000
Net sales $314,174 $231,982
Cost of goods sold 195,237 151,673
Gross profit 118,937 80,309
% of net sales 37.9% 34.6%
Operating expenses:
Marketing and selling 54,294 36,907
Research and development 12,353 9,456
General and administration 10,036 8,412
Total operating expenses 76,683 54,775
Operating income 42,254 25,534
Interest expense, net (553) (396)
Other expense, net (236) (263)
Income before income taxes 41,465 24,875
Provision for income taxes 8,292 4,975
Net income $33,173 $19,900
Shares used to compute net income
per share and ADS:
Basic 44,782,059 42,425,440
Diluted 51,291,165 46,984,030
Net income per share and ADS:
Basic $0.74 $0.47
Diluted $0.66 $0.42
LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share / ADS) -
Unaudited
Nine Months Ending December 31
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 2001 2000
Net sales $719,870 $563,963
Cost of goods sold 459,523 372,183
Gross profit 260,347 191,780
% of net sales 36.2% 34.0%
Operating expenses:
Marketing and selling 130,190 98,172
Research and development 33,899 26,760
General and administration 27,127 25,274
Total operating expenses 191,216 150,206
Operating income 69,131 41,574
Interest expense, net (1,790) (359)
Other income (expense), net (549) 1,602
Income before income taxes 66,792 42,817
Provision for income taxes 13,359 8,563
Net income $53,433 $34,254
Shares used to compute net income
per share and ADS:
Basic 44,558,937 42,016,030
Diluted 50,358,990 46,973,400
Net income per share and ADS:
Basic $1.20 $0.82
Diluted $1.09 $0.73
LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.
(In thousands of U.S. dollars) - Unaudited
Dec. 31, March 31, Dec. 31,
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 2001 2001 2000
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $85,389 $44,142 $15,266
Accounts receivable 205,913 144,781 179,129
Inventories 109,244 111,612 121,256
Other current assets 40,563 29,558 28,707
Total current assets 441,109 330,093 344,358
Investments 11,013 16,649 19,661
Property, plant and equipment 33,451 38,160 39,453
Intangible assets
Goodwill 95,197 95,197 3,311
Other intangible assets 16,199 18,726 8,282
Other assets 17,682 6,291 990
Total assets $614,651 $505,116 $416,055
Current liabilities
Short-term debt $5,850 $62,986 $6,707
Accounts payable 126,477 91,267 117,944
Accrued liabilities 75,434 59,054 67,224
Total current liabilities 207,761 213,307 191,875
Long term debt 104,518 26,908 3,068
Other liabilities 6,288 8,847 524
Total liabilities 318,567 249,062 195,467
Shareholders' equity 296,084 256,054 220,588
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $614,651 $505,116 $416,055
LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.
(In thousands of U.S. dollars) - Unaudited
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
Quarter Ending Nine months Ending
December 31 December 31
Income statement-related 2001 2000 2001 2000
Depreciation $7,594 $6,442 $21,417 $14,630
Amortization of goodwill -- 107 -- 597
Amortization of other acquisition-
related intangibles 906 427 2,761 1,817
Operating income 42,254 25,534 69,131 41,574
Operating income before depreciation
and amortization 50,754 32,510 93,309 58,618
SOURCE: Logitech International |
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