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Skullcandy Q4 2014 Revenue Grew 34% to $96.8 Million and Earnings Doubled to 26 cents
Twelve Months Ended 2014 Revenue Grew 18% and Earnings Increase to 27 cents

PARK CITY, UTAH – March 5, 2015 – Skullcandy, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKUL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
Fourth quarter 2014 results versus same quarter in prior year
Net sales: $96.8 million vs. $72.2 million (+34%)
Gross margin: 43.3% vs. 43.5%
Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales: 32.1% vs. 35.9%
Operating income: $10.8 million vs. $5.5 million (+97% )
Net income per diluted share: $0.26 vs $0.13 (+100% )
Twelve months ended 2014 results versus twelve months ended 2013
Net sales: $247.8 million vs. $210.1 million (+18%)
Gross margin: 44.6% vs. 44.3%
Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales: 39.9% vs. 46.7%
Operating income (loss): $11.8 million vs. $(5.0) million
Net income (loss) per diluted share: $0.27 vs $(0.11)

“We delivered strong fourth quarter results highlighted by 34% revenue growth, doubling earnings per share from a year ago and capturing the #1 position in for total headphone units sold at domestic retail for full year 2014. Our recent performance demonstrates that our strategy of exciting our consumer through innovation and leveraging our brand and capabilities into adjacent audio categories is working,” said Hoby Darling, President and Chief Executive Officer. “2014 marked an important inflection point in the evolution of our company. The business is becoming more diversified, our teams are aligned and hungry for success, and we have a clearly defined roadmap for the future that is working. The foundations have been set for 2015 and we are on full attack.”
Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased 34% to $96.8 million from $72.2 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Domestic (U.S.) net sales increased 37% to $70.6 million from $51.6 million in the same quarter of the prior year. International net sales increased 27% to $26.3 million from $20.6 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
Net sales in the twelve months ended 2014 increased 18% to $247.8 million from $210.1 million in the prior year. Domestic (U.S.) net sales increased 19% to $174.7 million from $147.2 million in the prior year. International net sales increased 16% to $73.1 million from $62.9 million in the prior year.
Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased 33% to $41.9 million from $31.4 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Gross margin was 43.3% in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to 43.5% in the same quarter of the prior year. The 20 basis point decrease in gross margin was due to a shift in product mix towards high growth products with lower margins, including gaming and wireless speakers, together with higher air freight related charges in connection with west coast port slowdowns.
Gross profit in the twelve months ended 2014 increased 19% to $110.6 million from $93.1 million in the prior year. Gross margin was 44.6% in the twelve months ended 2014 compared to 44.3% in the prior year. The 30 basis point increase in gross margin for the year was due to operational improvements in our retailer returns processes, lower warranty and logistics costs, and increased licensing revenue.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2014 decreased 380 basis points to 32.1% from 35.9% in the same quarter of the prior year. The decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net





sales was primarily due to the operating leverage created by sales growth, combined with decreases in certain operating expenses.
SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales in the twelve months ended 2014 decreased 680 basis points to 39.9% from 46.7% in the prior year. The decrease in SG&A expense as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the operating leverage created by sales growth, and decreases in bad debt expense, certain operating expenses and asset disposals.
Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by $5.3 million, or 97%, to $10.8 million from $5.5 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
Operating income (loss) in the twelve months ended 2014 increased by $16.8 million to $11.8 million of income from a loss of $5.0 million in the prior year.
Other expense in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by $0.7 million to $0.8 million as a result of currency effects in Europe, Canada, Japan and Mexico.
Other expense in the twelve months ended 2014 increased by $1.0 million to $1.6 million as a result of currency effects in Europe, Canada, Japan and Mexico.
Net income in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $7.4 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, based on 28.8 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Net income in the same quarter of the prior year was $3.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, based on 28.1 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
Net income in the twelve months ended of 2014 was $7.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, based on 28.6 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Net loss in the prior year was $3.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, based on 27.7 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
Balance Sheet Highlights
As of December 31, 2014, cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $36.6 million compared to $38.8 million as of December 31, 2013. This decrease is due to the later timing of sales in the fourth quarter versus one year ago with a corresponding increase in accounts receivable and ending inventory. The Company continued to have no outstanding debt. Accounts receivable increased 29% to $74.4 million as of December 31, 2014 from $57.5 million as of December 31, 2013, which is consistent with the growth and timing of sales in the fourth quarter. Inventory increased 36% to $55.0 million as of December 31, 2014 from $40.3 million as of December 31, 2013, which is consistent with current revenue growth rates and logistics contingency planning for potential shipping disruptions.
Call Information
A conference call to discuss the fourth quarter of 2014 results is scheduled for today, March 5, 2015, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time / 2:30 PM Mountain Time. A broadcast of the call will be available on the Company’s website, www.skullcandy.com. In addition, a replay of the call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available through March 12, 2015. To access the telephone replay, listeners should dial (877) 870-5176 or (858) 384-5517 and enter the conference ID number 13601842.
About Skullcandy, Inc.
Skullcandy is the original lifestyle and performance audio brand inspired by the creativity and irreverence of youth culture. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other accessory related products under the Skullcandy, Astro Gaming and 2XL brands. Skullcandy was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the world's most distinct audio brands by bringing unique technology, color, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. The Company's products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels in the U.S. and approximately 80 countries worldwide, including the company's website at www.skullcandy.com.





Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, statements regarding the Company’s anticipated future financial and operating results and any other statements about the Company’s future expectations, beliefs or prospects expressed by management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs, but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations are disclosed under the “Risk Factors” section of the 2013 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 14, 2014 and in any subsequent reports the Company files with the SEC. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contacts
ICR
Brendon Frey
203-682-8200
Brendon.Frey@icrinc.com


-Financial Tables Follow-












SKULLCANDY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands of dollars, except share and per share information)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net sales
 
$
96,815

 
$
72,249

 
$
247,812

 
$
210,092

Cost of goods sold
 
54,899

 
40,817

 
137,178

 
116,958

Gross profit
 
41,916

 
31,432

 
110,634

 
93,134

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
31,098

 
25,951

 
98,847

 
98,129

Income (loss) from operations
 
10,818

 
5,481

 
11,787

 
(4,995
)
Other expense
 
790

 
74

 
1,560

 
516

Interest (income) expense
 
(11
)
 
42

 
131

 
382

Income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests
 
10,039

 
5,365

 
10,096

 
(5,893
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
2,808

 
1,686

 
2,523

 
(2,882
)
Net income (loss)
 
7,231

 
3,679

 
7,573

 
(3,011
)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(150
)
 
110

 
(26
)
 
25

Net income (loss) attributable to Skullcandy, Inc.
 
$
7,381

 
$
3,569

 
$
7,599

 
$
(3,036
)
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Skullcandy, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.27

 
$
(0.11
)
Diluted
 
0.26

 
0.13

 
0.27

 
(0.11
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
28,201,479

 
27,777,909

 
28,058,603

 
27,740,945

Diluted
 
28,774,238

 
28,079,543

 
28,570,472

 
27,740,945










SKULLCANDY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands of dollars, except per share information)
(unaudited)
 
As of December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
21,623

 
$
38,835

Short-term investments
15,010

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
36,633

 
38,835

Accounts receivable, net
74,358

 
57,549

Inventories, net
54,981

 
40,284

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
4,050

 
4,663

Current deferred taxes
3,052

 
4,097

Total current assets
173,074

 
145,428

Property and equipment, net
12,911

 
10,021

Intangibles
8,814

 
10,979

Goodwill
13,867

 
13,867

Deferred financing fees
41

 
224

Non-current deferred taxes
3,459

 
2,395

Total assets
$
212,166

 
$
182,914

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
27,309

 
$
16,565

Accrued liabilities
29,161

 
22,838

Current deferred taxes
184

 
55

Total current liabilities
56,654

 
39,458

Non-current deferred taxes
1,418

 
1,742

Non-current liabilities
557

 

Total liabilities
58,629

 
41,200

Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share:


 


Authorized shares - 10,000
 
 
 
Issued and outstanding shares

 

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share:


 


Authorized shares - 200,000
 
 
 
Issued shares - 33,065 and 32,605
 
 
 
Outstanding shares - 28,239 and 27,778
3

 
3

Treasury stock:


 


Shares at cost - 4,826 and 4,826
(43,294
)
 
(43,294
)
Additional paid-in capital
136,132

 
131,428

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(625
)
 
(171
)
Retained earnings
60,781

 
53,182

Total stockholders’ equity
152,997

 
141,148

Noncontrolling interests
540

 
566

Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Skullcandy
153,537

 
141,714

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
212,166

 
$
182,914






SKULLCANDY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands of dollars)
(unaudited)
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
7,573

 
$
(3,011
)
 
$
25,816

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets
9,623

 
9,428

 
6,220

Amortization of stock-based compensation expense
3,398

 
3,632

 
6,563

Loss on disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets
670

 
2,187

 
7

Provision for doubtful accounts
619

 
1,312

 
3,617

Deferred income taxes
(1,866
)
 
(4,927
)
 
(355
)
Noncash interest expense
188

 
177

 
241

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(18,113
)
 
17,305

 
(29,287
)
Inventories
(15,183
)
 
1,140

 
2,433

Prepaid expenses and other
(112
)
 
1,504

 
2,679

Accounts payable
11,679

 
(6,339
)
 
(343
)
Current and non-current accrued liabilities
8,671

 
1,048

 
(4,049
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
7,147

 
23,456

 
13,542

Investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of property and equipment
(11,064
)
 
(4,111
)
 
(10,475
)
Purchase of intangible assets

 
(20
)
 
(244
)
Purchase of short-term investments
(15,010
)
 

 

Net cash used in investing activities
(26,074
)
 
(4,131
)
 
(10,719
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net repayments on bank line of credit

 

 
(9,884
)
Debt issuance costs

 
(241
)
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
2,128

 
174

 
2,366

Income tax (detriment) benefit related to exercise of stock options
(468
)
 
(92
)
 
705

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
1,660

 
(159
)
 
(6,813
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
55

 
324

 
33

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(17,212
)
 
19,490

 
(3,957
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
38,835

 
19,345

 
23,302

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$
21,623

 
$
38,835

 
$
19,345

Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$

 
$
1

 
$
184

Cash paid for income tax
1,430

 
7,042

 
15,112







SKULLCANDY, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(unaudited)
We manage our business in two segments which are comprised of Domestic and International. The Domestic segment primarily consists of Skullcandy and Astro Gaming product sales to customers in the United States. The Domestic segment also includes the majority of general corporate overhead and related costs which are not allocated to the International segment. The international segment primarily includes Skullcandy product sales to customers in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico (through the Company’s joint venture), and all other geographic areas outside the United States that are served by the Company’s International operations.
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
$
70,560

 
$
51,602

 
$
18,958

 
37
%
International
26,255

 
20,647

 
5,608

 
27
%
Total net sales
$
96,815

 
$
72,249

 
$
24,566

 
34
%

 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Gross profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
$
31,375

 
$
22,530

 
$
8,845

 
39
%
International
10,541

 
8,902

 
1,639

 
18
%
Total gross profit
$
41,916

 
$
31,432

 
$
10,484

 
33
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
Basis Point Change
 
 
Gross margin %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic %
44.5
%
 
43.7
%
 
80
 
 
International %
40.1
%
 
43.1
%
 
(300)
 
 
Total gross margin %
43.3
%
 
43.5
%
 
(20)
 
 

 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
$
174,663

 
$
147,156

 
$
27,507

 
19
%
International
73,149

 
62,936

 
10,213

 
16
%
Total net sales
$
247,812

 
$
210,092

 
$
37,720

 
18
%
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Gross profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
$
78,495

 
$
65,078

 
$
13,417

 
21
%
International
32,139

 
28,056

 
4,083

 
15
%
Total gross profit
$
110,634

 
$
93,134

 
$
17,500

 
19
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
Basis Point Change
 
 
Gross margin %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic %
44.9
%
 
44.2
%
 
70
 
 
International %
43.9
%
 
44.6
%
 
(70)
 
 
Total gross margin %
44.6
%
 
44.3
%
 
30