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Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:

 

Investors:

Douglas A. Fox, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

and Treasurer

+1 847 793 6735

dfox@zebra.com

 

Media:

Orlando De Bruce

Director, Global Public Relations

+1 510 267 5052

odebruce@zebra.com

Zebra Technologies Reports Record Results

for First Quarter of 2011

Record income from continuing operations driven by continued strong sales growth

and further improvements in profitability

Lincolnshire, IL, May 4, 2011—Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced 2011 first quarter net income of $61,634,000, or $1.10 per diluted share. Quarterly income from continuing operations totaled $30,128,000, or $0.54 per diluted share, for 2011 compared with $25,547,000, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2010. Income from discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2011 of $31,506,000, or $0.56 per diluted share, includes a recognized gain on the sale of the company’s Navis operation. First quarter net sales were $237,301,000 for 2011, up 11.9% from $211,975,000 for 2010. Results for 2010 have been adjusted to account for the sale of Navis Holdings LLC, which was sold on March 18, 2011, and other immaterial operations which have been accounted for as discontinued operations.

 

Summary Financial Performance (Unaudited)

 
     1Q11      1Q10     Change  

Net sales (in 000s)

   $ 237,301       $ 211,975        11.9

Gross margin (%)

     50.6         46.1        4.5 pts. 

Operating margin (%)

     18.7         15.5        3.2 pts. 

Income from continuing operations (in 000s)

   $ 30,128       $ 25,547        17.9

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (in 000s)

     31,506         (814     NM   

Net income (in 000s)

   $ 61,634       $ 24,733        149.2

Diluted earnings per share:

       

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.54       $ 0.43        25.6

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.56         (0.01     NM   

Net income

   $ 1.10       $ 0.42        161.9

Note: Net sales and results for 2010 have been adjusted for the March 2011 sale of Navis, and other immaterial operations which have been reflected as discontinued operations.

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“Excellent execution on a clear and focused business strategy helped Zebra deliver these record results,” stated Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s chief executive officer. “Innovative new products introduced over the past year are helping us meet more of our customers’ asset tagging needs in a more complex supply chain environment. At the same time, we are reaching more customers worldwide by building a larger, more formidable sales and marketing organization. The result of disciplined investments in products, channels and infrastructure makes us optimistic about extending Zebra’s industry leadership in a fundamentally attractive industry, and for continued success in building shareholder value.”

As of April 2, 2011, Zebra had $375,378,000 in cash and investments, and no long-term debt. Net inventories were $120,508,000, and net accounts receivable were $141,218,000.

Discussion and Analysis

 

   

Net sales for the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same quarter for 2010 benefited from improved business conditions in all geographic regions, with all major printer product categories and aftermarket parts contributing to the growth. The addition of Zebra sales representatives placed in high-growth countries and regions over the past twelve months, and other initiatives as part of the company’s growth strategy, also contributed to the sales results. Quarterly sales increased 12.1% on a constant-currency basis from a year ago.

 

   

Gross margin of 50.6%, versus 46.1% a year ago, reflects lower costs for raw materials, higher volumes and lower freight charges.

 

   

Operating expense growth of 16.7% reflect higher employee-related compensation, payroll and benefit costs, in part related to geographic expansion and other growth initiatives.

 

   

Income from discontinued operations includes a gain on the sale of the company’s Navis operation, partially offset by losses in the discontinued businesses in 2011.

Stock Purchase Update

During the first quarter of 2011, Zebra repurchased 1,100,000 shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation Class A Common Stock. At April 2, 2011, 750,000 shares remained in the company’s stock buyback authorization, and 54,730,861 shares of common stock were outstanding.

Second Quarter Outlook

Zebra announced its financial forecast for the second quarter of 2011. Net sales are expected within a range of $240,000,000 to $250,000,000. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected within a range of $0.54 to $0.61, including $0.01 per share in exit, restructuring and integration costs.

 

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Conference Call Notification

Investors are invited to listen to a live webcast of Zebra’s conference call discussing the company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2011. The conference call will be held at 11:00 AM Eastern Time today. To listen to the call, visit the company’s website at http://www.zebra.com.

Forward-looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, the statements regarding the company’s financial forecast for the second quarter of 2011 stated in the paragraph above captioned “Second Quarter Outlook.” Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the company’s forward-looking statements. These statements represent estimates only as of the date they were made. Zebra undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this release.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zebra’s industry, market conditions, general domestic and international economic conditions, and other factors. These factors include customer acceptance of Zebra’s hardware and software products and competitors’ product offerings, and the potential effects of technological changes. The continued uncertainty over future global economic conditions, the availability of credit, capital markets volatility, may have adverse effects on Zebra, its suppliers and its customers. In addition, a disruption in our ability to obtain products from vendors as a result of supply chain constraints, natural disasters or other circumstances could restrict sales and negatively affect customer relationships. Profits and profitability will be affected by Zebra’s ability to control manufacturing and operating costs. Because of a large investment portfolio, interest rates and financial market conditions will also have an impact on results. Foreign exchange rates will have an effect on financial results because of the large percentage of our international sales. The outcome of litigation in which Zebra may be involved is another factor. These and other factors could have an adverse effect on Zebra’s sales, gross profit margins and results of operations and increase the volatility of our financial results. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” and “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Descriptions of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect the company’s future operations and results can be found in Zebra’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, readers are referred to Zebra’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies Corporation offers the broadest range of enabling solutions to identify, track, and manage critical assets, people and transactions for improved business efficiencies. Serving more than 90 percent of Global Fortune 500

 

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companies in more than 100 countries around the world, our specialty on-demand printing, RFID and enterprise location solutions help customers create smarter and more connected infrastructures, resulting in significant improvements in visibility and business performance. For more information about Zebra’s solutions, visit http://www.zebra.com.

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     April 2,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 79,685      $ 46,175   

Restricted cash

     65        1,378   

Investments and marketable securities

     164,812        125,567   

Accounts receivable, net

     141,218        130,143   

Receivable from buyer

     12,290        —     

Inventories, net

     120,508        112,970   

Deferred income taxes

     18,592        15,670   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     10,252        11,505   

Discontinued operations

     1,111        148,169   
                

Total current assets

     548,533        591,577   
                

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     90,745        87,093   

Long-term deferred income taxes

     19,286        21,254   

Goodwill

     79,703        79,703   

Other intangibles, net

     8,920        9,755   

Long-term investments and marketable securities

     130,816        85,478   

Receivable from buyer

     12,290        —     

Other assets

     3,913        4,004   
                

Total assets

   $ 894,207      $ 878,864   
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 32,413      $ 34,578   

Accrued liabilities

     50,845        65,163   

Deferred revenue

     11,019        8,966   

Income taxes payable

     33,256        5,900   

Discontinued operations

     476        21,827   
                

Total current liabilities

     128,009        136,434   

Deferred rent

     1,799        2,207   

Other long-term liabilities

     9,993        10,191   
                

Total liabilities

     139,801        148,832   
                

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred Stock

     —          —     

Class A Common Stock

     722        722   

Additional paid-in capital

     133,232        129,715   

Treasury stock

     (499,483     (462,029

Retained earnings

     1,132,607        1,070,973   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (12,672     (9,349
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     754,406        730,032   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 894,207      $ 878,864   
                

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2,
2011
    April 3,
2010
 

Net sales:

    

Net sales of tangible products

   $ 226,120      $ 201,463   

Revenue from services and software

     11,181        10,512   
                

Total net sales

     237,301        211,975   
                

Cost of sales:

    

Cost of sales of tangible products

     110,781        109,075   

Cost of services and software

     6,522        5,137   
                

Total cost of sales

     117,303        114,212   
                

Gross profit

     119,998        97,763   
                

Operating expenses:

    

Selling and marketing

     28,528        24,673   

Research and development

     21,681        18,324   

General and administrative

     22,706        19,318   

Amortization of intangible assets

     835        741   

Exit and restructuring costs

     1,886        1,766   
                

Total operating expenses

     75,636        64,822   
                

Operating income

     44,362        32,941   
                

Other income (expense):

    

Investment income

     560        842   

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

     (294     168   

Other, net

     (254     (270
                

Total other income (expense)

     12        740   
                

Income before income taxes

     44,374        33,681   

Income taxes

     14,246        8,134   
                

Income from continuing operations

     30,128        25,547   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     31,506        (814
                

Net income

   $ 61,634      $ 24,733   
                

Basic earnings per share:

    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.54      $ 0.44   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.57        (0.01
                

Net income

   $ 1.11      $ 0.43   
                

Diluted earnings per share:

    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.54      $ 0.43   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.56        (0.01
                

Net income

   $ 1.10      $ 0.42   
                

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     55,353        58,016   

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     55,774        58,265   

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2,
2011
    April 3,
2010
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 61,634      $ 24,733   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     5,932        7,814   

Equity-based compensation

     4,488        2,231   

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     (645     (3

Gain on divestiture

     (67,213     —     

Loss (gain) on sale of assets

     9        (82

Deferred income taxes

     2,540        3,535   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     12,563        3,990   

Inventories, net

     (7,136     (1,780

Other assets

     (1,690     224   

Accounts payable

     (7,150     870   

Accrued liabilities

     (17,120     (9,118

Deferred revenue

     (15,749     (1,618

Income taxes

     27,732        4,295   

Other operating activities

     (3,364     (4,917
                

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (5,169     30,174   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (3,922     (5,818

Proceeds from the sale of business

     188,588        —     

Receivable from buyer

     (24,580     —     

Purchases of investments and marketable securities

     (382,410     (89,586

Maturities of investments and marketable securities

     209,509        61,144   

Sales of investments and marketable securities

     88,304        17,736   
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     75,489        (16,524
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Purchase of treasury stock

     (41,567     (20,823

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

     2,757        4,191   

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

     645        3   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (38,165     (16,629
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     336        24   
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     32,491        (2,955

Cash balance of discontinued operations at beginning of period

     1,301        1,693   

Cash balance of discontinued operations at end of period

     (282     (729
                

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     46,175        37,250   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 79,685      $ 35,259   
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid (refunded)

   $ 8,958      $ (454

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SALES INFORMATION

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SALES BY PRODUCT CATEGORY

 

     Three Months Ended                      

Product Category

   April 2,
2011
     April 3,
2010
     Percent
Change
    Percent of
Net Sales - 2011
     Percent of
Net Sales - 2010
 

Hardware

   $ 180,136       $ 159,409         13.0        75.9         75.2   

Supplies

     44,635         40,697         9.7        18.8         19.2   

Service and software

     11,181         10,512         6.4        4.7         5.0   
                                     

Subtotal products

     235,952         210,618         12.0        99.4         99.4   

Shipping and handling

     1,349         1,357         (0.6     0.6         0.6   
                                     

Total net sales

   $ 237,301       $ 211,975         11.9        100.0         100.0   
                                     

SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

 

     Three Months Ended                       

Geographic Region

   April 2,
2011
     April 3,
2010
     Percent
Change
     Percent of
Net Sales - 2011
     Percent of
Net Sales - 2010
 

Europe, Middle East and Africa

   $ 84,230       $ 76,316         10.4         35.5         36.0   

Latin America

     20,104         19,482         3.2         8.5         9.2   

Asia-Pacific

     32,495         23,120         40.5         13.7         10.9   
                                      

Total International

     136,829         118,918         15.1         57.7         56.1   

North America

     100,472         93,057         8.0         42.3         43.9   
                                      

Total net sales

   $ 237,301       $ 211,975         11.9         100.0         100.0   
                                      

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

PRINTER UNITS and AVERAGE UNIT PRICES

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2,
2011
     April 3,
2010
     Percent
Change
 

Total printers shipped

     284,177         244,386         16.3   

Average selling price of printers shipped

   $ 524       $ 547         (4.2

 

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

OF EARNINGS BY QUARTER FOR 2010

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Quarter Ended  
     April 3, 2010     July 3, 2010     Oct. 2, 2010     Dec. 31, 2010  

Net sales:

        

Net sales of tangible products

   $ 201,463      $ 207,748      $ 218,271      $ 222,048   

Revenue from services and software

     10,512        10,810        11,536        11,971   
                                

Total net sales

     211,975        218,558        229,807        234,019   

Cost of sales:

        

Cost of sales of tangible products

     109,075        114,081        114,924        112,490   

Cost of services and software

     5,137        5,068        5,636        7,083   
                                

Total cost of sales

     114,212        119,149        120,560        119,573   

Gross profit

     97,763        99,409        109,247        114,446   

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and marketing

     24,673        27,682        28,068        31,942   

Research and development

     18,324        20,653        21,862        21,736   

General and administrative

     19,318        17,955        18,147        17,809   

Amortization of intangible assets

     741        740        839        891   

Litigation settlement

     —          —          —          (1,082

Exit and restructuring costs

     1,766        466        —          30   
                                

Total operating expenses

     64,822        67,496        68,916        71,326   

Operating income

     32,941        31,913        40,331        43,120   

Other income (expense):

        

Investment income

     842        634        635        567   

Foreign exchange gain(loss)

     168        424        (148     (613

Other, net

     (270     (455     (160     (232
                                

Total other income(expense)

     740        603        327        (278

Income before income taxes

     33,681        32,516        40,658        42,842   

Income taxes

     8,134        10,331        13,411        13,117   
                                

Income from continuing operations

     25,547        22,185        27,247        29,725   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (814     492        (1,096     (1,508
                                

Net income

   $ 24,733      $ 22,677      $ 26,151      $ 28,217   
                                

Basic earnings per share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.44      $ 0.38      $ 0.48      $ 0.53   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.01     0.01        (0.02     (0.03
                                

Net income

   $ 0.43      $ 0.39      $ 0.46      $ 0.50   
                                

Diluted earnings per share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.43      $ 0.38      $ 0.48      $ 0.53   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.01     0.01        (0.02     (0.03
                                

Net income

   $ 0.42      $ 0.39      $ 0.46      $ 0.50   
                                

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     58,016        57,489        56,739        56,332   

Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding

     58,265        57,737        56,998        56,692   

 

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