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Exhibit 99.1

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Maggie Morris   Linda Megathlin
(508)236-1069   (508)236-1761
mmorris2@sensata.com   lmegathlin@sensata.com

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V. ANNOUNCES FOURTH

QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2010 RESULTS

 

   

Fourth quarter 2010 net revenue was $387.8 million, an increase of 14.7% from the fourth quarter 2009 net revenue of $338.1 million.

 

   

Fourth quarter 2010 Adjusted Net Income1 was $80.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, an increase of 60.1% versus fourth quarter 2009 Adjusted Net Income1 of $50.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share.

 

   

Fourth quarter 2010 net income was $68.6 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, versus fourth quarter 2009 net income of $13.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share.

 

   

December 31, 2010 ending cash balance was $493.7 million.

Almelo, the Netherlands – January 24, 2011 - Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE: ST) (the “Company”) announces results of its operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

Highlights of the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2010

Fourth quarter 2010 net revenue was $387.8 million, an increase of $49.8 million, or 14.7%, from the fourth quarter 2009 net revenue of $338.1 million. Fourth quarter 2010 net income was $68.6 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, versus net income of $13.9 million or $0.10 per diluted share for the same time period in 2009. Fourth quarter Adjusted Net Income1 was $80.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, which is 20.8% of net revenue, versus the fourth quarter 2009 Adjusted Net Income1 of $50.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, which is 14.9% of net revenue.

For the full year ended December 31, 2010, net revenue was $1,540.1 million, which was an increase of $405.1 million, or 35.7%, from $1,134.9 million for the same time period in 2009. Net income was $130.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $27.7 million or $(0.19) per share for the full year ended December 31, 2009. Adjusted Net Income1 was $306.4 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, which is 19.9% of net revenue versus Adjusted Net Income1 of $124.1 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, which is 10.9% of net revenue for the same time period in 2009.

Tom Wroe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We believe that our strong fourth quarter and full year results demonstrate the success of our strategy, our business model and the strength of our execution.” Mr. Wroe added, “For 2011, we will continue to execute on our objectives of maintaining Sensata’s leadership position and growing revenues through increasing content, growth in both emerging and mature markets and identifying accretive acquisitions.”


The Company spent $22.2 million, or 5.7% of net revenue, on research, development and engineering related costs in the fourth quarter of 2010. These costs reside in both the cost of revenue and the research and development lines of the Statement of Operations.

Ending cash balance at December 31, 2010 was $493.7 million. During the fourth quarter, the Company generated cash of $98.4 million from operations, used cash of $17.8 million in investing activities and generated cash of $10.2 million from financing activities.

The Company’s cash conversion cycle, which is defined as days sales outstanding (DSO) plus days on hand inventory (DOH) less days payable outstanding (DPO), was 49.3 days at the end of the fourth quarter compared to 53.4 days at September 30, 2010.

The Company recorded an income tax provision of $2.3 million for the fourth quarter 2010. Approximately $4.9 million of the provision, or 6.1% of Adjusted Net Income1, relates to taxes that are payable in cash, offset by a net tax benefit of approximately $2.6 million related to other tax expense and a net deferred tax benefit. During the fourth quarter, the Company recognized a deferred tax benefit of $18.5 million related to the release of a valuation allowance associated with deferred tax assets in its subsidiary in Japan including the deferred tax asset related to its net operating loss.

The Company’s indebtedness at December 31, 2010 was $1.9 billion. The Company’s net debt2 was $1.4 billion resulting in a leverage ratio of 3.1x. As of December 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial ratios and reporting covenants included in its debt agreements related to its primary operating subsidiary, Sensata Technologies B.V.

Jeff Cote, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, said “Sensata delivered a solid fourth quarter driven by continued growth in sensors and controls across geographies and product categories. Gross margin increased to a record 39.2%, while our robust cash generating capability allowed us to decrease our leverage in line with the targets we outlined earlier this year. We remain on track to further reduce leverage and drive profitable growth in 2011.”

Guidance

For the full year 2011, the Company anticipates net revenue of $1.70 to $1.74 billion which represents 14 to 17% growth over the full year 2010 net revenue of $1.54 billion after adjusting for approximately $50 million of inventory replenishment which occurred during the first half of 2010. The Company also expects to achieve earnings per diluted share calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of $0.92 to $1.02 for the full year 2011. In addition, the Company expects Adjusted Net Income1 of $372 to $390 million, or $2.05 to $2.15 per diluted share for the full year 2011. This guidance assumes a share count of 181.2 million for the full year 2011.

The Company anticipates net revenue of $410 to $430 million for the first quarter 2011, which represents growth of 18 to 24% over the first quarter 2010 net revenue of $377.1 million, adjusted for approximately $30 million of inventory replenishment which occurred during the first quarter of 2010. The Company also expects to achieve net income of $36 to $43 million, or earnings per share calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of $0.20 - $0.24 per diluted share in the first quarter 2011. In addition, the Company expects Adjusted Net Income1 of $87 million to $94 million, or $0.48 - $0.52 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2011. This guidance assumes a share count of 180.9 million for the first quarter 2011.


The Company’s guidance excludes the impact of acquired net revenue related to its previously announced acquisition of the Honeywell Automotive on Board business which would add $10 to $11 million per month to net revenue and would be breakeven at EBITDA and slightly dilutive to Adjusted Net Income1 in 2011.

The earnings per share guidance in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) excludes any potential gain or loss resulting from the movement of the Euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate and the impact on our Euro denominated debt.

 

1

See Non-GAAP Measures for discussion of Adjusted Net Income which includes a reconciliation of this measure to Net Income/(Loss).

2

Net debt represents total indebtedness including capital lease and other financing obligations, less cash and cash equivalents. The leverage ratio represents net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months.

Company Earnings Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 8:00 AM eastern time to discuss the financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. The U.S. dial in number is 877-486-0682 and the non-U.S. number is 706-634-5536. The passcode is 38106602. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s web site at http://investors.sensata.com.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for one week following the call. To access the replay, the U.S. dial in number is 800-642-1687 and the non-U.S. dial in number is 706-645-9291. The replay passcode is 38106602. A replay of the call will be available by webcast for an extended period of time at the company’s website, at http://investors.sensata.com.

About Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.

Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. is one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. Majority-owned by affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, LLC, a leading global private investment firm, and its co-investors, Sensata employs approximately 10,000 people in nine countries. Sensata’s products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine applications. For more information, please visit Sensata’s web site at www.sensata.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements which may involve risks or uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, our anticipated results for the first quarter and full year of 2011. Factors that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: worldwide economic conditions; adverse developments in the automotive industry; governmental regulations, policies, and practices relating to our non-US operations and international business; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange, commodity and interest rates; competitive pressures; pricing and other pressures from customers; fundamental changes in the industries in which the Company operates; litigation and disputes involving the Company, including the extent of product liability and warranty claims asserted against the Company; the loss of one or more suppliers of raw materials; non-performance by suppliers; the


Company’s failure to comply with the covenants contained in the credit agreement governing its subsidiary’s senior secured credit facility or its other debt agreements; integration of acquired companies; and the Company’s ability to secure financing to operate and grow its business or to explore opportunities. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak to results only as of the date the statements were made; and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise. For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to the risk factors listed in the Company’s SEC filings. Copies of the Company’s filings are available from its Investor Relations department or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.


SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

($ in 000s)    Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Full Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Net revenue

   $ 387,842      $ 338,089      $ 1,540,079      $ 1,134,944   

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Cost of revenue

     236,051        220,926        948,070        742,080   

Research and development

     7,411        4,104        24,664        16,796   

Selling, general and administrative

     38,610        31,651        194,623        126,952   

Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software

     36,205        38,021        144,514        153,081   

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

     —          —          —          19,867   

Restructuring

     (334     53        (138     18,086   
                                

Total operating costs and expenses

     317,943        294,755        1,311,733        1,076,862   
                                

Profit from operations

     69,899        43,334        228,346        58,082   

Interest expense, net

     (23,844     (35,114     (105,380     (150,016

Currency translation gain and other, net

     24,863        13,594        45,388        107,695   
                                

Income from continuing operations before taxes

     70,918        21,814        168,354        15,761   

Provision for income taxes

     2,308        7,882        38,304        43,047   
                                

Income / (loss) from continuing operations, net of taxes

     68,610        13,932        130,050        (27,286

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

     —          —          —          (395
                                

Net income / (loss)

   $ 68,610      $ 13,932      $ 130,050      $ (27,681
                                

Net income / (loss) per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.40      $ 0.10      $ 0.78      $ (0.19

Diluted

   $ 0.38      $ 0.10      $ 0.75      $ (0.19

Weighed average shares outstanding

        

Basic

     172,745        144,057        166,278        144,057   

Diluted

     179,830        146,317        172,946        144,057   


SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

($ in 000s)              
     December 31,
2010
     December 31,
2009
 

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 493,662       $ 148,468   

Accounts receivable, net of allowances

     198,245         180,839   

Inventories

     140,949         125,375   

Deferred income tax assets

     6,566         12,419   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     25,006         19,627   

Assets held for sale

     559         559   
                 

Total current assets

     864,987         487,287   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     234,813         219,617   

Goodwill

     1,528,954         1,530,570   

Other intangible assets, net

     723,144         865,531   

Deferred income tax asset

     4,526         5,543   

Deferred financing costs

     25,742         41,147   

Other assets

     5,831         17,175   
                 

Total assets

   $ 3,387,997       $ 3,166,870   
                 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt, capital lease and other financing obligations

   $ 16,779       $ 17,139   

Accounts payable

     132,828         122,834   

Income taxes payable

     6,855         8,384   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     94,030         92,341   

Deferred income tax liabilities

     4,608         823   
                 

Total current liabilities

     255,100         241,521   

Deferred income tax liabilities

     179,089         165,477   

Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations

     43,021         49,525   

Capital lease and other financing obligations, less current portion

     39,544         40,001   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     1,833,370         2,243,686   

Other long-term liabilities

     30,092         39,502   
                 

Total liabilities

     2,380,216         2,779,712   

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,007,781         387,158   
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 3,387,997       $ 3,166,870   
                 


SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

($ in 000s)             
     For the full year ended  
     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income / (loss)

   $ 130,050      $ (27,681

Net loss from discontinued operations

     —          (395
                

Net income / (loss) from continuing operations

     130,050        (27,286

Adjustments to reconcile net income / (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     38,628        48,427   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     8,564        9,055   

Currency translation (gain) / loss on debt

     (72,816     13,559   

Loss/(gain) on repurchase of outstanding Senior and Senior Subordinated Notes

     23,474        (120,123

Share-based compensation

     25,421        2,233   

Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software

     144,514        153,081   

Loss on sale and disposal of assets

     119        3,665   

Deferred income taxes

     24,267        25,763   

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

     —          19,867   

(Decrease)/increase from changes in operating assets and liabilities

     (22,175     59,739   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

     300,046        187,980   

Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations

     —          (403
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     300,046        187,577   

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software

     (52,912     (14,959

Proceeds from sale of assets

     364        585   

Payments on Euro call option

     —          (1,075
                

Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations

     —          372   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (52,548     (15,077

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares and restricted securities

     433,539        6   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     21,855        —     

Payments on U.S. and Euro term loan facilities

     (14,717     (15,087

Payments on capitalized lease and other financing obligations

     (4,638     (4,159

Payments for repurchase of outstanding Senior and Senior Subordinated Notes

     (338,343     (57,242

Advance to shareholder

     —          (266

Payments on revolving credit facility, net

     —          (25,000
                

Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities

     97,696        (101,748
                

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     345,194        70,752   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     148,468        77,716   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 493,662      $ 148,468   
                


Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted Net Income as follows: net income / (loss) before acquisition, integration and financing costs, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, restructuring associated with downsizing, stock compensation and management fees, costs related to our initial public offering, gain on extinguishment of debt, currency translation (gain)/loss on debt and (gain)/loss on other hedges, asset step-up and intangible asset depreciation and amortization expenses, deferred income tax and other tax expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and interest expense associated with uncertain tax positions, and other costs. The Company believes Adjusted Net Income provides investors with helpful information with respect to the performance of the Company’s operations and management uses Adjusted Net Income to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted Net Income is not a measure of liquidity. See the tables below which reconcile Net Income / (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income and Projected GAAP Earnings per share to Projected Adjusted Net Income per share.

The following (unaudited) table reconciles the Company’s Net Income / (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income for the fourth quarters and full years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

($ in 000s)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Full Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Net income / (loss)

   $ 68,610      $ 13,932      $ 130,050      $ (27,681

Acquisition, integration & financing costs and other significant items

     —          2,331        —          22,985   

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

     —          —          —          19,867   

Restructuring associated with downsizing

     —          155        —          12,276   

Stock compensation and management fees

     —          2,059        —          6,233   

IPO related costs

     —          —          66,772        —     

Gain on extinguishment of debt

     —          —          —          (120,123

(Gain)/ loss on currency translation on debt and (gain) / loss on other hedges

     (24,011     (12,021     (74,010     15,867   

Asset step-up and intangible asset depreciation and amortization expense

     35,904        40,120        145,184        157,797   

Deferred income tax and other tax expense

     (2,631     1,303        28,863 1      26,999   

Amortization of deferred financing costs and interest expense associated with uncertain tax positions

     2,684        2,439        9,548        9,878   
                                

Total adjustments

     11,946        36,386        176,357        151,779   
                                

Adjusted net income

   $ 80,556      $ 50,318      $ 306,407      $ 124,098   
                                

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding used in adjusted net income per share calculation2

     179,830        146,317        172,946        145,128   
                                

Adjusted net income per share

   $ 0.45      $ 0.34      $ 1.77      $ 0.86   
                                

 

1

Includes $5.2 million of tax related adjustments that appear on the Currency translation gain and other, net line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

2

The following table reconciles diluted outstanding shares in accordance with GAAP to diluted outstanding shares used in the calculation of Adjusted Net Income per share. The GAAP diluted outstanding shares number excludes certain shares due to their anti-dilutive nature given the net loss. We believe that including these shares in the diluted number for purposes of calculating Adjusted Net Income per share is more meaningful to investors.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Full Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

GAAP – diluted shares

     179,830         146,317         172,946         144,057   

Shares excluded from calculation due to net loss

     —           —           —           1,071   
                                   

Adjusted Net Income - diluted shares

     179,830         146,317         172,946         145,128   
                                   


Due to the nature of the Company’s adjustments, the Company believes the following (unaudited) reconciliations of Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted Net Income for the fourth quarters and full years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is meaningful to investors as it identifies where in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations these items are classified.

 

($ in 000s)

   Three Months Ended
December 31, 2010
    Full Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 
     GAAP P&L     Adjustments     Adjusted
P&L
    GAAP P&L     Adjustments     Adjusted
P&L
 

Net Revenue

   $ 387,842      $ —        $ 387,842      $ 1,540,079      $ —        $ 1,540,079   

Operating costs and expenses:

            

Cost of revenue

     236,051        (143     235,908        948,070        (2,102     945,968   

Research and development

     7,411        —          7,411        24,664        —          24,664   

Selling, general and administrative

     38,610        —          38,610        194,623        (43,300     151,323   

Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software

     36,205        (35,761     444        144,514        (143,082     1,432   

Restructuring

     (334     —          (334     (138     —          (138
                                                

Total operating costs and expenses

     317,943        (35,904     282,039        1,311,733        (188,484     1,123,249   
                                                

Profit from operations

     69,899        35,904        105,803        228,346        188,484        416,830   

Interest expense, net

     (23,844     2,684        (21,160     (105,380     9,548        (95,832

Currency translation gain and other, net

     24,863        (24,011     852        45,388        (45,317     71   
                                                

Income from operations before taxes

     70,918        14,577        85,495        168,354        152,715        321,069   

Provision for income taxes

     2,308        2,631        4,939        38,304        (23,642     14,662   
                                                

Net Income

   $ 68,610      $ 11,946      $ 80,556      $ 130,050      $ 176,357      $ 306,407   
                                                
     Three Months Ended
December 31, 2009
    Full Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
     GAAP P&L     Adjustments     Adjusted
P&L
    GAAP P&L     Adjustments     Adjusted
P&L
 

Net Revenue

   $ 338,089      $ —        $ 338,089      $ 1,134,944      $ —        $ 1,134,944   

Operating costs and expenses:

            

Cost of revenue

     220,926        (3,744     217,182        742,080        (15,483     726,597   

Research and development

     4,104        —          4,104        16,796        —          16,796   

Selling, general and administrative

     31,651        (3,623     28,028        126,952        (12,440     114,512   

Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software

     38,021        (37,652     369        153,081        (151,426     1,655   

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

     —          —          —          19,867        (19,867     —     

Restructuring

     53        (53     —          18,086        (18,086     —     
                                                

Total operating costs and expenses

     294,755        (45,072     249,683        1,076,862        (217,302     859,560   
                                                

Profit from operations

     43,334        45,072        88,406        58,082        217,302        275,384   

Interest expense, net

     (35,114     2,439        (32,675     (150,016     9,878        (140,138

Currency translation gain and other, net

     13,594        (12,021     1,573        107,695        (101,993     5,702   
                                                

Income from continuing operations before taxes

     21,814        35,490        57,304        15,761        125,187        140,948   

Provision for income taxes

     7,882        (896     6,986        43,047        (26,592     16,455   
                                                

Income / (loss) from continuing operations, net of taxes

     13,932        36,386        50,318        (27,286     151,779        124,493   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

     —          —          —          (395     —          (395
                                                

Net Income / (loss)

   $ 13,932      $ 36,386      $ 50,318      $ (27,681   $ 151,779      $ 124,098   
                                                


The following (unaudited) table reconciles the Company’s projected GAAP earnings per share to projected Adjusted Net Income per share for the first quarter and full year of 2011:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
     Full Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
     Low End      High End      Low End      High End  

Projected GAAP earnings per share

   $ 0.20       $ 0.24       $ 0.92       $ 1.02   

(Gain)/loss on currency translation on debt and unrealized (gain)/loss on other hedges*

     —           —           —           —     

Asset step-up and intangible asset, depreciation and amortization expense

     0.18         0.18         0.73         0.73   

Deferred income tax and other tax expense

     0.09         0.09         0.35         0.35   

Amortization of deferred financing costs and interest expense associated with uncertain tax positions

     0.01         0.01         0.05         0.05   
                                   

Projected Adjusted Net Income per share

   $ 0.48       $ 0.52       $ 2.05       $ 2.15   
                                   

Weighted average shares outstanding used in adjusted net income per share calculation

     180,900         180,900         181,200         181,200   

 

* The projected GAAP earnings per share guidance excludes any potential gain or loss resulting from the movement of the Euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate and the impact on our Euro denominated debt.

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.

Notes to (unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying (unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Balance Sheets and Condensed Statements of Cash Flows do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 filed on November 9, 2010 and the interim financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2010.

U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Estimates used will change as new events occur or additional information is obtained. Actual results could differ from those estimates.