.24. Right on the money again. Managed? Nah. Consistency and proper analyst guidance should be worth a few dollars. Also the fact that they keep coming back to the secondary trough. Makes the investment houses happy as clams.
JABIL CIRCUIT REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY AND FISCAL
RESULTS
Quarterly Earnings Increase 71 Percent
St. Petersburg, FL - September 19, 2000. Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE: JBL), electronics manufacturing
services provider, today reported record earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ended
August 31, 2000. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000 increased 77 percent and revenue for the
fiscal year increased 59 percent compared to the same periods of fiscal 1999.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2000
Revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2000 increased 77 percent to $1.1 billion compared to $602.3
million for the same period of fiscal 1999. Net income increased 73 percent to $47 million, compared to
$27.2 million for the same period of fiscal 1999. Earnings per share increased 71 percent to $0.24,
compared to fiscal 1999 fourth quarter of $0.14. (This excludes the impact of an acquisition charge of
$7.0 million or $0.04 per diluted share recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999.)
Fiscal Year 2000
Fiscal year revenues increased 59 percent to $3.6 billion, compared to $2.2 billion in fiscal 1999.
Operating income for fiscal year 2000 increased 49 percent to $218.1 million, compared to $146.5
million for fiscal year 1999.
Net income increased 58 percent to $150.8 million, compared with net income of $95.4 million. Fiscal
year earnings per share increased 47 percent to $0.80 per share compared to $0.55 per share for fiscal
1999. (All fiscal 1999 data excludes a one-time acquisition-related charge of $10.6 million or $0.06 per
diluted share. All fiscal 2000 data excludes a one-time acquisition-related charge of $5.2 million, or
$0.02 per diluted share.)
Jabil Circuit President Tim Main said, "We are pleased to report record fourth quarter and fiscal 2000
results. These results were made possible through the dedication of our employees who continue to
deliver world-class results in a high-growth environment. We applaud their efforts."
Income Statement -- Sequential Trend Highlights
Fourth-quarter revenue grew by 10 percent over the prior quarter.
Gross margin increased to 10 percent of revenue, reflecting an increase in manufacturing-based
revenue, offset in part by start-up costs in greenfield locations.
Operating income increased from $58.4 million to $64.5 million or 6.1 percent of revenue
Net income after taxes was $47.0 million or 4.4 percent of revenues.
EPS of $0.24 on an average 197.5 million shares during the period, fully diluted.
Balance Sheet -- Sequential Trend Highlights
Accounts receivables increased by $86 million to $523 million in the 4th quarter compared to
$437 million in the 3rd quarter. Calculated DSO was 44 days, while collection experience was
40 days.
Inventories increased by $68 million in the quarter to $478 million, compared to $410 million
at the end of May. On a forward basis, inventory turns were 9, consistent with the previous
quarter.
Debt to capitalization ratio was 3 percent.
Average return on assets was 10.8 percent.
Average return on equity of 19.2 percent.
Business Outlook (NOTE: The following statements are forward looking; actual results may differ materially.)
The Company's current production outlook positions fiscal 2001 for 50 percent revenue growth and 50
percent operating income growth. This outlook is significantly above the Company's historical goals,
reflecting new business and increased production schedules in several business sectors. During the
quarter, the company announced the establishment of new manufacturing relationships with Redback
Networks, Sycamore, Kestral, JetStream and Adtran. "The overall business fundamentals are robust.
We are well positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities with a comprehensive set of services, a
strong global footprint and great employees around the world. We look forward to producing
outstanding results for our customers and shareholders in Fiscal 2001," Main said.
The Company also announced the promotion of Timothy L. Main to Chief Executive Officer. Main will
remain President, a title he's held since January 1999. "The Jabil Board of Directors believe this is the
perfect opportunity to acknowledge the role that Tim has earned. Over the past year, Tim has continued
to assume a broad range of chief executive roles, so we view this shift in title as a formality," said
William D. Morean, Chairman. "We are confident that Tim and his management team will continue to
provide the leadership needed for Jabil's continued success in the growing electronic manufacturing
services industry," he said. Morean will continue his work with the company, serving as Chairman of
the Jabil Board of Directors and participating with customer relationships. Morean will also play an
integral role in strategic planning and advising key business development and operations officers.
Jabil Circuit, Inc. is an electronic manufacturer of circuit board assemblies and systems for
communications, personal computers, peripherals, automotive and consumer products. Jabil offers
circuit design, board design from schematic, prototype assembly, volume board assembly, system
assembly, repair and warranty services from facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. Further
information about Jabil can be found on the World Wide Web at jabil.com.
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View Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet data for Fourth Quarter and FY 2000.
For more information contact
Beth Walters, Corporate Communications
Phone (727) 577-9749
Fax (727) 579-8529
Email Beth_Walters@jabil.com |
