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Flow International Announces Third Quarter Results

 
 

Second Quarter of Sequential Revenue Growth

KENT, Wash., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, today reported results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended January 31, 2010.

For the quarter, Flow reported consolidated revenues of $45.4 million, a sequential increase of 8% compared to $42.0 million in the fiscal 2010 second quarter.  This follows the previously reported 11% sequential revenue growth in the second quarter compared to first quarter of fiscal 2010.  Revenue in the year-ago third quarter was $48.7 million.  

The Company reported a fiscal 2010 third quarter GAAP net loss of $0.7 million or a loss of $0.02 per share, which includes a non-cash charge of $1.3 million for foreign currency adjustments primarily related to the liquidation of two dormant subsidiaries.  Excluding these adjustments and the related tax effects, as well as the results of discontinued operations, pro forma net loss for the quarter was $0.3 million or $0.01 per share.  This compares to a pro forma net loss of $0.2 million in the fiscal 2009 third quarter, which excludes non-recurring charges of $32.3 million related to a patent litigation settlement, a goodwill impairment charge, and severance expenses, as well as the related tax effects and the results of discontinued operations.  As reported, including the above items, the year-ago quarter GAAP net loss was $21.4 million or $0.57 per share.

"This represents the second quarter of sequential growth in our revenue, and it was led by the strengthening of our Standard systems business," said Charley Brown, President and CEO of Flow.  "While we feel that our business is stabilizing, we expect that, until the overall macroeconomic environment significantly improves, this stability will represent historically low levels."

Operations Review

For the fiscal 2010 third quarter:

  • Standard Segment sales, which include sales of systems that do not require significant custom configuration as well as parts and services for those installed systems, were $37.0 million, an increase of $5.6 million or 18% sequentially from the fiscal year 2010 second quarter and a decrease of $4.2 million or 10% from the prior-year quarter.  
  • Advanced Segment sales, which include sales of complex aerospace and automation systems requiring specific custom configuration and advanced features as well as parts and services for those installed systems, were $8.3 million for the quarter as expected, a sequential decrease of $2.3 million or 22% from the fiscal year 2010 second quarter and an increase of $0.9 million or 12% from the prior-year quarter.  
  • Aggregate gross margin was 40.2% for the quarter, an increase from gross margin of 39.6% in the fiscal 2010 second quarter and 39.3% gross margin in the prior-year quarter.  
  • Total overall operating expenses for the quarter were $18.5 million.  That compares to $18.7 million in the prior-year quarter, excluding $32.3 million in restructuring, impairment, and other operating charges, and to $16.9 million in the fiscal 2010 second quarter, excluding the $0.6 million gain recognized on the sale of the building in Taiwan.  The fiscal 2010 third quarter includes increased costs associated with the implementation of Flow's Enterprise Resource Planning system and related depreciation and amortization, and the partial reinstatement of the temporary wage reductions and employee benefits that had previously been suspended since the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.  

Conference Call

Flow plans to hold a conference call to discuss these results today:  Tuesday, March 9th at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).  The conference call may be heard by dialing 877-303-6620 or 224-357-2202.  A 48-hour replay will be available following the call by dialing 800-642-1687 or 706-645-9291; the replay passcode is 60348022.  A live audio Webcast of the conference call may be found in the investor section at www.flowcorp.com.  A Webcast replay of the call will also be available for two weeks.

About Flow International

Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, and more. For more information, visit www.flowcorp.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based on a number of risk factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward- looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding sequential growth in revenue and stabilizing revenue.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement.

Contact:

Flow Investor Relations

Geoffrey Buscher

253-813-3286

investors@flowcorp.com


    
    
                          Flow International Corporation                   
                      Consolidated Statements of Operations                
                                   (Unaudited)                             
                                                                           
      US Dollars in thousands,                                             
       except per share data                                               
                                         Three months        Nine months   
                                            ended               ended      
                                          January 31,         January 31,  
                                        2010      2009      2010      2009 
                                        ----      ----      ----      ---- 
                                                                           
      Sales                          $45,356   $48,711  $125,145  $166,353 
                                                                           
      Cost of Sales                   27,133    29,565    76,314    95,436 
                                      ------    ------    ------    ------ 
                                                                           
      Gross Margin                    18,223    19,146    48,831    70,917 
                                      ------    ------    ------    ------ 
                                                                           
      Operating Expenses:                                                  
      Sales and Marketing             10,065     9,996    26,956    31,996 
      Research and Engineering         2,235     2,281     5,782     6,809 
      General and Administrative       6,198     6,418    19,391    22,586 
      Restructuring and Other                                              
       Operating Charges                   -    32,278     4,222    34,158 
                                         ---    ------     -----    ------ 
      Operating Expenses              18,498    50,973    56,351    95,549 
                                      ------    ------    ------    ------ 
                                                                           
      Operating Loss                    (275)  (31,827)   (7,520)  (24,632)
                                                                           
      Interest Expense, net             (429)     (348)   (1,774)     (337)
      Other Income (Expense), net     (1,218)      392      (866)      (56)
                                      ------       ---      ----       --- 
                                                                           
      Loss Before Benefit for                                              
       Income Taxes                   (1,922)  (31,783)  (10,160)  (25,025)
      Benefit for Income Taxes         1,124    11,106     2,653     6,277 
                                       -----    ------     -----     ----- 
                                                                           
      Loss from Continuing Operations   (798)  (20,677)   (7,507)  (18,748)
                                                                           
      Income (Loss) from Discontinued
       Operations, net of tax             51      (686)   (1,089)     (597)
                                          --      ----    ------      ---- 
                                                                           
      Net Loss                         $(747) $(21,363)  $(8,596) $(19,345)
                                       =====  ========   =======  ======== 
                                                                           
                                                                           
      Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share:                                    
        Loss from Continuing                                               
         Operations                   $(0.02)   $(0.55)   $(0.18)   $(0.50)
        Net Loss                      $(0.02)   $(0.57)   $(0.20)   $(0.51)
                                                                           
      Weighted Average Shares                                              
       Outstanding Used in                                                 
       Computing Basic and Diluted                                         
       Loss Per Share (000):                                               
      Basic and Diluted               46,879    37,639    42,490    37,609 
    
    
    
                          Flow International Corporation                   
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets                     
                                   (Unaudited)                             
                                                                           
      US Dollars in thousands                                              
                                                        January 31, April 30,
                                                           2010       2009
                                                           ----       ----
      ASSETS:                                                              
      Current Assets:                                                      
      Cash                                                $6,622    $10,117
      Receivables, net                                    36,859     32,103
      Inventories                                         22,031     21,480
      Other Current Assets                                11,004     31,543
                                                          ------     ------
      Total Current Assets                                76,516     95,243
      Property and Equipment, net                         21,674     22,983
      Other Long-Term Assets                              34,997     26,734
                                                          ------     ------
                                                        $133,187   $144,960
                                                        ========   ========
      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                                
      Current Liabilities:                                                 
      Notes Payable                                       $2,150    $15,226
      Current Portion of Long-Term Obligations                54      1,367
      Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities      21,675     17,897
      Other Current Liabilities                           19,444     17,830
      Reserve for Patent Litigation                            -     15,000
                                                             ---     ------
      Total Current Liabilities                           43,323     67,320
      Other Long-Term Liabilities                          7,304      8,929
      Subordinated Notes                                   7,775      6,000
                                                           -----      -----
      Total Other Long-Term Liabilities                   58,402     82,249
                                                          ======     ======
                                                                           
      Shareholders’ Equity                                74,785     62,711
                                                          ------     ------
                                                        $133,187   $144,960
                                                        ========   ========
    
    
    
                         Flow International Corporation                    
                               Supplemental Data                           
                                  (Unaudited)                              
                                                                           
      US Dollars in thousands                                              
                                         Three months        Nine months   
                                            ended               ended      
                                          January 31,         January 31,  
                                        2010      2009      2010      2009 
                                        ----      ----      ----      ---- 
                                                                           
      Sales Breakdown:                                                     
              Systems                 $31,905    33,739   $83,673  $115,997 
              Consumable Parts         13,451    14,972    41,472    50,356 
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------ 
         Total                        $45,356   $48,711  $125,145  $166,353 
                                      =======   =======  ========  ======== 
                                                                             
      Segment Revenue Breakdown:                                             
            Standard                  $37,036   $41,269   $96,817  $149,898 
            Advanced                    8,320     7,442    28,328    16,455 
                                        -----     -----    ------    ------ 
                                      $45,356   $48,711  $125,145  $166,353 
                                      =======   =======  ========  ======== 
                                                                             
      Segment Operating Income (Loss)                                        
       Breakdown:                                                            
            Standard                     $978    $2,441     $(211)  $21,592 
            Advanced                    1,229       628     4,999    (3,417)
            All Other*                 (2,482)  (34,896)  (12,308)  (42,807)
                                       ------   -------   -------   ------- 
                                        $(275) $(31,827)  $(7,520) $(24,632)
                                        =====  ========   =======  ======== 
                                                                             
    * Includes corporate overhead expenses as well as general and 
      administrative expenses of inactive subsidiaries that do not constitute
      segments.  
                                                                             
      Depreciation and Amortization
       Expense                         $1,485    $1,113    $4,078    $3,210 
                                                                             
      Capital Spending                   $968    $1,920    $8,925    $6,862 
    
    
    
                          Flow International Corporation                   
                       Reconciliation of GAAP to Pro forma                 
                                   (Unaudited)                             
                                                                           
                                                                           
      US Dollars in thousands,                                             
       except per share data                                               
                                          Three months       Nine months   
                                             ended              ended      
                                           January 31,        January 31,  
                                         2010      2009     2009      2008 
                                         ----      ----     ----      ---- 
      GAAP Loss from Continuing
       Operations                       $(798) $(20,677) $(7,507) $(18,748)
                                                                           
      Adjustments:                                                         
                                                                           
      OMAX Termination Charge               -         -    3,219         - 
      Restructuring and Other Operating
       Charges                              -       514    1,003     2,394 
      Goodwill Impairment                   -     2,764        -     2,764 
      Provision for Patent Litigation       -    29,000        -    29,000 
      Write-off of Deferred Debt                                           
       Issuance Costs                       -         -      253         - 
      Inventory Write-Off                   -         -        -       108 
      Liquidation of Dormant Foreign
       Subsidiaries                     1,277         -    1,277         - 
      Tax Effect of Adjustments          (780)  (11,765)  (3,390)  (11,765)
                                        -----     -----  -------    ------ 
      Pro forma Income (Loss) from                                         
       Continuing Operations            $(301)    $(164) $(5,146)   $3,753 
                                        -----     -----  -------    ------ 
                                                                           
                                                                           
      GAAP Net Loss                     $(747) $(21,363) $(8,596) $(19,345)
                                                                           
      Adjustments:                                                         
                                                                           
      OMAX Termination Charge               -         -    3,219         - 
      Restructuring and Other Operating
       Charges                              -       514    1,003     2,394 
      Goodwill Impairment                   -     2,764        -     2,764 
      Provision for Patent Litigation       -    29,000        -    29,000 
      Write-off of Deferred Debt                                           
       Issuance Costs                       -         -      253         - 
      Inventory Write-Off                   -         -        -       108 
      Liquidation of Dormant                                               
       Foreign Subsidiaries             1,277         -    1,277         - 
      Discontinued Operations             (51)      686    1,089       597 
      Tax Effect of Adjustments          (780)  (11,765)  (3,390)  (11,765)
                                        -----     -----  -------    ------ 
      Pro forma Net Income (Loss)       $(301)    $(164) $(5,146)   $3,753 
                                        -----     -----  -------    ------ 
                                                                           
                                                                           
      Per Share Amounts                                                    
                                                                           
      GAAP Basic and Diluted Income                                        
       (Loss) Per Share                                                    
      Income (Loss) from Continuing
       Operations                      $(0.02)   $(0.55)  $(0.18)   $(0.50)
      Net Income (Loss)                $(0.02)   $(0.57)  $(0.20)   $(0.51)
                                                                           
      Pro forma Basic and Diluted                                          
       Income (Loss) per Share                                             
      Income (Loss) from Continuing
       Operations                      $(0.01)   $(0.00)  $(0.12)    $0.10 
      Net Income (Loss)                $(0.01)   $(0.00)  $(0.12)    $0.10 
    
    
    

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