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Press Release
For Immediate Release
For Details Contact:                             40W267 Keslinger Road
Edward J. Richardson        Kathleen S. Dvorak            PO BOX 393
Chairman and CEO        EVP & CFO                LaFox, IL 60147-0393 USA
Phone: (630) 208-2340        (630) 208-2208                (630) 208-2200 | Fax: (630) 208-2550
                                        
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2015 RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

LaFox, IL, January 7, 2015: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), today reported sales and earnings for its second quarter ended November 29, 2014. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.06 per share quarterly cash dividend.
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 were $33.8 million, a 4.5% decrease compared to net sales of $35.4 million in the prior year. Sales for the Company's EDG business increased 2.4% while sales for Canvys and Richardson Healthcare ("Healthcare") were down 22.2% and 31.7%, respectively, compared to the prior year's same quarter. Gross margin decreased to $10.5 million, or 30.9% of net sales during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $11.0 million, or 31.1% of net sales during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Operating expenses were $12.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $10.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. The operating expenses for the second quarter include $1.0 million related to the Company's IT implementation as well as investments of $1.1 million in its engineered solutions and healthcare growth initiatives. Operating loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.2 million, compared to operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 of $0.5 million.
Loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $1.1 million, compared to income from continuing operations of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted common share during the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
“During the second quarter, we made tremendous progress with both our IT implementation and our growth initiatives,” said Edward J. Richardson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. "We officially introduced Richardson Healthcare in November with the launch of our new website www.rellhealthcare.com. We added critical resources to our sales and engineering teams to ensure we can execute on our strategy to deliver engineered solutions in both Healthcare and EDG. We also made significant investments to support the implementation of our IT system."

“Our third quarter sales should again be in the range of $34 to $36 million. While we are not satisfied with our current results, we believe our strategy is solid and will provide sustainable long-term growth. We are proud of the commitment our employees have made to ensure our long-term goals are achieved,” said Mr. Richardson.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY ─ THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 were $33.8 million, a decrease of 4.5%, compared to net sales of $35.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2014.






Gross margin decreased to 30.9% during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to 31.1% from the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $12.6 million, or 37.3% of net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $10.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014, or 29.6% of net sales.

Operating loss during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.2 million, compared to operating income of $0.5 million, or 1.5% of net sales, during the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Loss from continuing operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $1.1 million, compared to income from continuing operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted common share.

Income from discontinued operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted common share, compared to loss from discontinued operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 of $0.1 million.

Net loss during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $1.1 million, compared to net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share, during the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY – SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2015 were $68.5 million, a decrease of 1.7%, compared to net sales of $69.7 million during the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Gross margin increased to 30.8% during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared to 30.4% from the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $23.8 million, or 34.7% of net sales, for the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared to $20.5 million, or 29.5% of net sales, for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Operating loss during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $2.7 million, compared to operating income of $0.7 million, or 0.9% of net sales, during the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Loss from continuing operations during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $1.2 million, compared to income from continuing operations of $2.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted common share, during the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Income from discontinued operations during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted common share, compared to loss from discontinued operations of $0.1 million, during the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Net loss during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $1.1 million, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted common share, during the first six months of fiscal 2014.

CASH DIVIDEND AND SHARE REPURCHASES
The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a $0.06 quarterly dividend per share to holders of common stock and a $0.054 cash dividend per share to holders of Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on February 20, 2015, to common stockholders of record on February 6, 2015.





“Cash and investments at the end of our second quarter were $125.3 million. We used $2.2 million to repurchase 0.2 million shares during the second quarter. As of today, the Company currently has 11.7 million outstanding shares of common stock and 2.1 million outstanding shares of Class B common stock. With our strong balance sheet, we are committed to returning value to our shareholders,” said Mr. Richardson.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
On Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. CT, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Kathleen S. Dvorak, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter results for fiscal 2015. A question and answer session will be included as part of the call's agenda. To listen to the call, please dial (888) 339-2688 and enter passcode 33009289 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. CT on January 8, 2015, for seven days. The telephone numbers for the replay are (USA) (888) 286-8010 and (International) (617) 801-6888; passcode 69945400.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes certain “forward-looking” statements as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release regarding the Company's business which are not historical facts represent “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 25, 2014. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the “forward-looking” statements in this release as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

ABOUT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables, and customized display solutions serving customers in the alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company's strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair. More information is available online at www.rell.com.
Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.
                                    







Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Unaudited
 
Audited
 
November 29, 
 2014
 
May 31, 
 2014
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
89,886

 
$
102,752

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $488 and $581
17,625

 
18,354

Inventories
37,122

 
33,869

Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,914

 
1,089

Deferred income taxes
1,604

 
1,537

Income tax receivable

 
2,888

Investments—current
23,395

 
31,732

Discontinued operations—assets

 
18

Total current assets
171,546

 
192,239

Non-current assets:
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
8,352

 
7,223

Other intangibles
790

 
843

Non-current deferred income taxes
1,570

 
1,724

Investments—non-current
12,028

 
1,516

Total non-current assets
22,740

 
11,306

Total assets
$
194,286

 
$
203,545

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
13,523

 
$
12,337

Accrued liabilities
7,862

 
9,220

Discontinued operations—liabilities

 
7

Total current liabilities
21,385

 
21,564

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Long-term income tax liabilities
5,572

 
5,691

Other non-current liabilities
1,174

 
1,315

Discontinued operations—non-current liabilities

 
130

Total non-current liabilities
6,746

 
7,136

Total liabilities
28,131

 
28,700

Commitments and contingencies

 

Stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued 11,667 shares at November 29, 2014, and 11,835 shares at May 31, 2014
583

 
592

Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued 2,141 shares at November 29, 2014 and 2,191 shares at May 31, 2014
107

 
110

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued

 

Additional paid-in capital
64,228

 
66,141

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 6 shares at November 29, 2014, and 1 share at May 31, 2014
(57
)
 
(14
)
Retained earnings
95,174

 
97,959

Accumulated other comprehensive income
6,120

 
10,057

Total stockholders’ equity
166,155

 
174,845

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
194,286

 
$
203,545







Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
November 29, 
 2014
 
November 30, 
 2013
 
November 29, 
 2014
 
November 30, 
 2013
Net Sales
$
33,841

 
$
35,436

 
$
68,540

 
$
69,693

Cost of Sales
23,379

 
24,429

 
47,420

 
48,494

Gross profit
10,462

 
11,007

 
21,120

 
21,199

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
12,621

 
10,473

 
23,803

 
20,542

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

 
9

 

Operating income (loss)
(2,159
)
 
534

 
(2,692
)
 
657

Other (income) expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment/interest income
(249
)
 
(255
)
 
(505
)
 
(520
)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
47

 
(14
)
 
(10
)
 
92

Proceeds from legal settlement

 

 

 
(2,115
)
Other, net
(14
)
 
15

 
(16
)
 
(15
)
Total other income
(216
)
 
(254
)
 
(531
)
 
(2,558
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
(1,943
)
 
788

 
(2,161
)
 
3,215

Income tax provision (benefit)
(799
)
 
157

 
(934
)
 
605

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(1,144
)
 
631

 
(1,227
)
 
2,610

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
87

 
(107
)
 
87

 
(118
)
Net income (loss)
(1,057
)
 
524

 
(1,140
)
 
2,492

Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax
(2,993
)
 
1,196

 
(3,961
)
 
1,621

Fair value adjustments on investments

 
22

 
25

 
23

Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(4,050
)
 
$
1,742

 
$
(5,076
)
 
$
4,136

Net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.05

 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
0.19

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
0.01

 
(0.01
)
 
0.01

 
(0.01
)
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Basic
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.18

Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.17

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
0.01

 
(0.01
)
 
0.01

 
(0.01
)
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.16

Net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
0.18

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
0.01

 
(0.01
)
 
0.01

 
(0.01
)
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.17

Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.17

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
0.01

 
(0.01
)
 
0.01

 
(0.01
)
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.16

Weighted average number of shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares - Basic
11,770

 
11,871

 
11,797

 
11,997

Class B common shares - Basic
2,141

 
2,191

 
2,161

 
2,309

Common shares - Diluted
11,770

 
14,185

 
11,797

 
14,433

Class B common shares - Diluted
2,141

 
2,191

 
2,161

 
2,309

Dividends per common share
$
0.060

 
$
0.060

 
$
0.120

 
$
0.120

Dividends per Class B common share
$
0.054

 
$
0.054

 
$
0.108

 
$
0.108







Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
November 29, 
 2014

November 30, 
 2013
 
November 29, 
 2014
 
November 30, 
 2013
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
(1,057
)
 
524

 
(1,140
)
 
2,492

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
443

 
273

 
809

 
521

Gain on sale of investments
(6
)
 
(12
)
 
(9
)
 
(19
)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
(26
)
 

 
(26
)
 

Share-based compensation expense
266

 
270

 
386

 
384

Deferred income taxes
(88
)
 
(108
)
 
(167
)
 
(167
)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
78

 
(508
)
 
(294
)
 
(1,726
)
Income tax receivable
580

 
357

 
2,888

 
3,108

Inventories
(2,151
)
 
310

 
(4,261
)
 
(140
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(1,038
)
 
(430
)
 
(903
)
 
(274
)
Accounts payable
1,388

 
317

 
1,489

 
(2,230
)
Accrued liabilities
(439
)
 
(565
)
 
(1,101
)
 
(2,455
)
Long-term income tax liabilities

 
(235
)
 

 
(477
)
Other
42

 
56

 
(7
)
 
47

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(2,008
)
 
249

 
(2,336
)
 
(936
)
Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses

 

 

 
(973
)
Capital expenditures
(1,102
)
 
(540
)
 
(1,936
)
 
(981
)
Proceeds from maturity of investments
725

 
14,044

 
31,207

 
54,532

Purchases of investments
(981
)
 
(11,458
)
 
(33,343
)
 
(51,552
)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
37

 
20

 
74

 
76

Purchases of available-for-sale securities
(37
)
 
(20
)
 
(74
)
 
(76
)
Other
(2
)
 
22

 
(30
)
 
91

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(1,360
)
 
2,068

 
(4,102
)
 
1,117

Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
(2,151
)
 
(2,025
)
 
(2,640
)
 
(8,725
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
130

 
100

 
288

 
171

Cash dividends paid
(817
)
 
(828
)
 
(1,645
)
 
(1,685
)
Other
(4
)
 

 
(2
)
 
1

Net cash used in financing activities
(2,842
)
 
(2,753
)
 
(3,999
)
 
(10,238
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,988
)
 
552

 
(2,429
)
 
701

Increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(8,198
)
 
116

 
(12,866
)
 
(9,356
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
98,084

 
92,530

 
102,752

 
102,002

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
89,886

 
$
92,646

 
$
89,886

 
$
92,646








Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Net Sales and Gross Profit
For the Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014
(in thousands)

By Strategic Business Segment:
Net Sales
QTD
 
 
 
QTD
 
 
 
FY 2015
 
 
 
FY 2014
 
% Change
EDG
$
26,787

 
 
 
$
26,163

 
2.4%
Canvys
5,906

 
 
 
7,591

 
(22.2)%
Healthcare
$
1,148

 

 
$
1,682

 
(31.7)%
Total
$
33,841

 
 
 
$
35,436

 
(4.5)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YTD
 
 
 
YTD
 
 
 
FY 2015
 
 
 
FY 2014
 
% Change
EDG
$
54,225

 

 
$
51,642

 
5.0%
Canvys
11,874

 

 
15,037

 
(21.0)%
Healthcare
$
2,441

 

 
$
3,014

 
(19.0)%
Total
$
68,540

 

 
$
69,693

 
(1.7)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit
QTD
 
 
 
QTD
 
 
 
FY 2015
 
% of Net Sales
 
FY 2014
 
% of Net Sales
EDG
$
8,537

 
31.9%
 
$
8,507

 
32.5%
Canvys
1,653

 
28.0%
 
2,053

 
27.0%
Healthcare
$
272

 
23.7%
 
$
447

 
26.6%
Total
$
10,462

 
30.9%
 
$
11,007

 
31.1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

YTD
 

 
YTD
 


FY 2015
 
% of Net Sales
 
FY 2014
 
% of Net Sales
EDG
$
17,223

 
31.8%
 
$
16,366

 
31.7%
Canvys
3,309

 
27.9%
 
4,025

 
26.8%
Healthcare
$
588

 
24.1%
 
$
808

 
26.8%
Total
$
21,120

 
30.8%
 
$
21,199

 
30.4%