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AVT-8K-Q1-2015 Form 8-K


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________________________
FORM 8-K
________________________________
 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
________________________________
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 23, 2014
________________________________
AVNET, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
________________________________
 
 
 
 
 
New York
 
1-4224
 
11-1890605
(State or other jurisdiction
Of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
2211 South 47th Street, Phoenix, Arizona
 
85034
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(480) 643-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code.)
N/A
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 23, 2014, Avnet, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its first quarter results of operations for fiscal 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Also attached is the CFO Review of Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Results as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibits attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 except as shall be expressly set forth in such filing.
Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following materials are attached as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:
 
Exhibit
Number
  
Description
 
 
99.1

  
Press Release, dated October 23, 2014.
 
 
99.2

  
CFO Review of Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Results.





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: October 23, 2014
 
 
 
AVNET, INC.
 
 
 
 
Registrant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Kevin Moriarty
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name: Kevin Moriarty
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title: Senior Vice President and
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer


AVT-8K-Q1-2015 Press Release Exhibit 99.1


Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
Avnet, Inc.
2211 South 47th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
PRESS RELEASE
Avnet, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Results
Top-Line Growth and Operating Leverage Drives Improved Profitability

Phoenix, October 23, 2014 - Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the first quarter fiscal year 2015 ended September 27, 2014.
Q1 Fiscal 2015 Results
 
 
 
FIRST QUARTERS ENDED
 
 
September 27, 2014
 
September 28, 2013
 
Change
 
 
$ in millions, except per share data
Sales
 

$6,839.6

 

$6,345.5

 
7.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Operating Income
 
193.2

 
179.0

 
7.9
%
Adjusted Operating Income (1)
 
223.7

 
199.5

 
12.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Net Income
 
127.9

 
120.6

 
6.1
%
Adjusted Net Income (1)
 
144.2

 
126.0

 
14.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Diluted EPS
 

$0.91

 

$0.86

 
5.8
%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (1)
 

$1.02

 

$0.90

 
13.3
%
 
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section in this press release.

▪
Sales for the quarter ended September 27, 2014 increased 7.8% year over year to $6.8 billion; organic sales (as defined later in the document) grew 5.8% year over year and 5.6% in constant currency
▪
Adjusted operating income of $223.7 million increased 12.2% year over year and adjusted operating income margin of 3.3% increased 13 basis points year over year
▪
Adjusted net income of $144.2 million increased 14.4% and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.02 increased 13.3% year over year

Rick Hamada, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our team carried the momentum of fiscal 2014 into our new fiscal year as they leveraged continued revenue growth into another year-over-year increase in EPS. At an enterprise level, year-over-year organic revenue grew 5.6% in constant dollars led by a sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year organic growth at Electronics Marketing (EM), along with a return to positive growth at Technology Solutions (TS). This top-line growth, combined with an increase in gross profit margin at EM and continued expense efficiencies across the enterprise, resulted in operating income growing 1.6 times faster than revenue and operating income margin increasing 13 basis points year over year to 3.3%. Even given an environment of heightened sensitivity to current market conditions, we remain focused on profitable growth opportunities and will continue to align our investments toward maintaining our




momentum. With our strong team and financial position, we have the resources to respond as needed while continuing to return cash to shareholders via both our dividend and disciplined share repurchase program."

Avnet Electronics Marketing Results
 
 
 
 
Year-over-Year Growth Rates
 
Q1 FY15 Sales
 
Reported
Sales
 
Organic
Sales
 
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
EM Total
$
4,374.1

 
11.1
%
 
7.8
%
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
11.1
%
 
7.8
%
Americas
$
1,214.0

 
1.2
%
 
1.2
%
EMEA
$
1,302.5

 
18.6
%
 
7.0
%
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
18.0
%
 
6.4
%
Asia
$
1,857.6

 
13.2
%
 
13.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 FY15

 
Q1 FY14

 
Change

Operating Income
$
202.7

 
$
175.8

 
15.3
%
Operating Income Margin
4.6
%
 
4.5
%
 
17 bps

(1)
Year-over-year sales growth rate excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

▪
Reported sales increased 11.1% year over year to $4.4 billion while organic sales were up 7.8% in constant currency
▪
Operating income margin increased 17 basis points year over year to 4.6% due to improvements across all three regions
▪
Working capital (defined as receivables plus inventory less accounts payables) increased 2.4% sequentially and was up 8.4% year over year primarily due to the increase in sales and the acquisition of MSC;
▪
Return on working capital (ROWC) increased 86 basis points year over year and decreased 150 basis points sequentially

Mr. Hamada added, “EM delivered another quarter of top-line growth that was at the high end of expectations and normal seasonality while expanding margins and returns year over year. In the September quarter, revenue increased 2.3% sequentially in constant currency, primarily due to a 10.8% increase in Asia partially offset by seasonal declines in the western regions. On a year-over-year basis, EM’s organic revenue grew 7.8% led by the Asia region, which increased over 13.2%. Operating income grew 15.3% year over year with all three regions delivering double digit growth and operating income margin increased 17 basis points to 4.6%. Although September is typically a seasonally weak quarter for EM, our team delivered another quarter of improved financial performance across all regions. In Asia, where select high volume supply chain engagements are driving much of the current top-line growth, the team continues to increase returns and grow economic profit dollars. In EMEA, our team delivered a sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year organic growth, and with the integration of MSC now essentially complete, our team is back to posting year-over-year increases in both margins and returns. In our Americas region, the team returned to modest year-over-year revenue growth, which drove an increase in both margins and returns. While our book to bill ratio was slightly above parity at the end of the quarter, we are diligently monitoring our dashboards and we remain committed to driving further improvement in our financial performance as we continue to focus on our goals for the full fiscal year.”




Avnet Technology Solutions Results




 
 
 
 
 
Year-over-Year Growth Rates
 
 
Q1 FY15 Sales
 
Reported
Sales
 
Organic
Sales
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
TS Total
 
$
2,465.5

 
2.4
 %
 
2.4
 %
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
 
2.0
 %
 
2.0
 %
Americas
 
$
1,433.1

 
11.2
 %
 
11.2
 %
EMEA
 
$
672.9

 
(3.1
)%
 
(3.1
)%
Excluding FX(1)
 
 
 
(5.8
)%
 
(5.8
)%
Asia
 
$
359.5

 
(15.2
)%
 
(15.2
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 FY15

 
Q1 FY14

 
Change

Operating Income
 
$
62.4

 
$
62.6

 
(0.3
)%
Operating Income Margin
 
2.5
%
 
2.6
 %
 
(7) bps

 
(1)
Year-over-year sales growth rate excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

▪
Reported sales increased 2.4% year over year to $2.5 billion and organic sales increased 2.0% in constant currency primarily due to strength in the Americas region
▪
Operating income margin decreased 7 basis points year over year primarily due to a decline in the Americas and Asia regions partially offset by an improvement in the EMEA region
▪
ROWC decreased 282 basis points year over year primarily due to lower operating income in the Asia region
▪
At a product level, year-over-year growth in software, services, and networking and security, was partially offset by a decline in computing components

Mr. Hamada further added, "During our September quarter, TS delivered top-line growth of 2.4% year over year driven by strength in our Americas region, which experienced double digit organic growth for the first time in three years. In our EMEA region, which declined 5.8% in constant currency, mid-single digit growth in our core enterprise distribution business was offset by a decline in our computing components business. TS Asia was below our expectations this quarter as revenue declined 14.6% sequentially with this weakness reflected broadly across the region. In our TS EMEA region, our team has been driving efficiencies as operating income margin improved both sequentially and year over year. Going forward, we will continue to utilize our disciplined portfolio management to ensure we are focusing our resources on high growth opportunities in the enterprise IT ecosystem.”

Cash Flow/Dividend

▪
Cash used for operations was $40.7 million in the September quarter and for the trailing twelve months, cash generated from operations was $323.0 million
▪
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter was $814.4 million; net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) was approximately $1.3 billion
▪
The Company repurchased 423,419 shares during the quarter at an aggregate cost of $17.8 million. Entering the second quarter, the Company had approximately $198 million remaining under the current authorization
▪
The Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share or $22.1 million

Kevin Moriarty, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “We used roughly $41 million in cash flow to fund operations for the quarter as the working capital grew to support our organic sales growth. Despite the use of cash during the quarter, the trailing twelve months cash flow generated from operations improved by 36% to $323 million, and we exited the quarter with roughly $814 million of cash on our balance sheet. Our disciplined




approach to our capital allocation priorities has positioned us well for the recent equity market environment and, during the quarter, we returned approximately $40 million to shareholders. In the September quarter, we raised our quarterly dividend by 7% to an annualized $0.64 a year, or $22 million per quarter, while also repurchasing approximately $18 million of shares through our share repurchase program. We began our fiscal second quarter with approximately $198 million remaining under our currently authorized share repurchase program, and through the first three weeks of our second fiscal quarter have repurchased approximately $55 million of shares. As of the end of September, we have over $2.0 billion of liquidity to support continued organic growth initiatives, invest in value creating M&A and shareholder returns.”

Outlook for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2015 Ending on December 27, 2014

▪
EM sales are expected to be in the range of $4.15 billion to $4.45 billion and TS sales are expected to be in the range of $2.85 billion to $3.15 billion
▪
Avnet sales are forecasted to be in the range of $7.0 billion and $7.6 billion
▪
Adjusted diluted earnings per share is forecasted to be in the range of $1.15 to $1.25 per share
▪
The guidance assumes 139.0 million average diluted shares outstanding and a tax rate of 27% to 31%

The above guidance excludes the amortization of intangibles and any potential restructuring, integration and other expenses. In addition, the above guidance assumes that the average U.S. Dollar to Euro currency exchange rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 is $1.27 to €1.00. This compares with an average exchange rate of $1.36 to €1.00 in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and $1.33 to €1.00 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in facts and circumstances. The forward-looking statements herein include statements addressing future financial and operating results of Avnet and may include words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expect,” "feel," “believe,” and “should,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussions of future operating or financial performance, business prospects or market conditions. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: the Company’s ability to retain and grow market share and to generate additional cash flow, risks associated with any acquisition activities and the successful integration of acquired companies, declines in sales, changes in business conditions and the economy in general, changes in market demand and pricing pressures, any material changes in the allocation of product or product rebates by suppliers, and other competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the businesses of Avnet generally.
More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Avnet’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Except as required by law, Avnet is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company also discloses in this document certain non-GAAP financial information including adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, as well as sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and other items (as




defined in the Organic Sales section of this document). Management believes organic sales is a useful measure for evaluating current period performance as compared with prior periods and for understanding underlying trends.
Management believes that operating income adjusted for (i) restructuring, integration and other expenses and (ii) amortization of acquired intangible assets and other, is a useful measure to help investors better assess and understand the Company’s operating performance, especially when comparing results with previous periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management views the excluded items to be outside of Avnet’s normal operating results or non-cash in nature. Management analyzes operating income without the impact of these items as an indicator of ongoing margin performance and underlying trends in the business. Management also uses these non-GAAP measures to establish operational goals and, in some cases, for measuring performance for compensation purposes.
Management believes net income and diluted EPS adjusted for (i) the impact of the items described above, (ii) certain items impacting income tax expense and (iii) the gain on legal settlement, is useful to investors because it provides a measure of the Company’s net profitability on a more comparable basis to historical periods and provides a more meaningful basis for forecasting future performance. Additionally, because of management’s focus on generating shareholder value, of which net profitability is a primary driver, management believes net income and diluted EPS excluding the impact of these items provides an important measure of the Company’s net results for the investing public.
Other metrics management monitors in its assessment of business performance include return on working capital (ROWC), return on capital employed (ROCE) and working capital velocity (WC velocity).

•
ROWC is defined as annualized adjusted operating income (as defined above) divided by the sum of the monthly average balances of receivables and inventories less accounts payable.

•
ROCE is defined as annualized, tax effected adjusted operating income (as defined above) divided by the monthly average balances of interest-bearing debt and equity (including the impact of adjustments to operating income discussed above) less cash and cash equivalents.

•
WC velocity is defined as annualized sales divided by the sum of the monthly average balances of receivables and inventories less accounts payable.
Any analysis of results and outlook on a non-GAAP basis should be used as a complement to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.





First Quarter Fiscal 2015
 
 
First Quarter Fiscal 2015
 
 
Operating
Income
 
Income Before Income Taxes
 
Net Income
 
Diluted
EPS*
 
 
$ in thousands, except per share amounts
GAAP results
 
$
193,197

 
$
168,304

 
$
127,946

 
$
0.91

Restructuring, integration and other
expenses
 
18,320

 
18,320

 
13,160

 
0.09

Amortization of intangible assets and other
 
12,208

 
12,208

 
8,973

 
0.07

Income tax adjustments
 
—

 
—

 
(5,926
)
 
(0.04
)
Total adjustments
 
30,528

 
30,528

 
16,207

 
0.12

Adjusted results
 
$
223,725

 
$
198,832

 
$
144,153

 
$
1.02

* Does not foot due to rounding
Items impacting the first quarter of fiscal 2015 consisted of the following:
•
Restructuring, integration and other expenses of $18.3 million before tax consisted of $4.1 million for severance, $6.1 million for facility exit and asset impairment related costs, $0.6 million for other restructuring costs, $6.3 million for integration-related costs, $1.6 million for other costs, and net benefit of $0.4 million to adjust prior restructuring liabilities. Restructuring, integration and other expenses after tax was $13.2 million;
•
Amortization expense and other consisted of $12.2 million before tax and $9.0 million after tax related primarily to acquired intangible assets; and
•
A net income tax benefit of $5.9 million primarily related to certain items impacting the effective income tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2014
 
 
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2014
 
 
Operating
Income
 
Income Before Income Taxes
 
Net Income
 
Diluted
EPS
 
 
$ in thousands, except per share amounts
GAAP results
 
$
204,538

 
$
175,640

 
$
186,264

 
$
1.33

Restructuring, integration and other
   expenses
 
27,999

 
27,999

 
20,901

 
0.15

Foreign currency loss
 
—

 
3,315

 
2,022

 
0.01

Amortization of intangible assets and other
 
12,328

 
12,328

 
9,076

 
0.06

Income tax adjustments
 
—

 
—

 
(58,187
)
 
(0.41
)
Total adjustments
 
40,327

 
43,642

 
(26,188
)
 
(0.19
)
Adjusted results
 
$
244,865

 
$
219,282

 
$
160,076

 
$
1.14


Items impacting the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 consisted of the following:
•
Restructuring, integration and other expenses of $28.0 million before tax consisted of $14.4 million for severance, $5.2 million for facility exit and asset impairment related costs, $8.1 million for integration-related costs, $1.9 million for other costs, and a net benefit of $1.6 million to adjust prior restructuring liabilities. Restructuring, integration and other expenses after tax was $20.9 million;




•
Loss on foreign currency due to changes in the currency exchange mechanisms available in Venezuela included within other income (expense) of $3.3 million before tax and $2.0 million after tax;
•
Amortization expense and other consisted of $12.3 million before tax and $9.1 million after tax related primarily to acquired intangible assets; and
•
A net income tax benefit of $58.2 million primarily related to certain discrete items impacting the effective income tax rate in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

First Quarter Fiscal 2014
 
 
First Quarter Fiscal 2014
 
 
Operating
Income
 
Income Before Income Taxes
 
Net Income
 
Diluted
EPS
 
 
$ in thousands, except per share amounts
GAAP results
 
$
178,987

 
$
171,942

 
$
120,624

 
$
0.86

Restructuring, integration and other
expenses
 
12,099

 
12,099

 
8,851

 
0.06

Gain on legal settlement
 
—

 
(19,137
)
 
(11,686
)
 
(0.08
)
Amortization of intangible assets and other
 
8,394

 
8,394

 
5,702

 
0.04

Income tax adjustments
 
—

 
—

 
2,496

 
0.02

Total adjustments
 
20,493

 
1,356

 
5,363

 
0.04

Adjusted results
 
$
199,480

 
$
173,298

 
$
125,987

 
$
0.90


Items impacting the first quarter of fiscal 2014 consisted of the following:
•
Restructuring, integration and other expenses of $12.1 million before tax consisted of $4.2 million for severance, $1.2 million for facility exit related costs, $0.3 million for other charges, $3.0 million for other costs including acquisition costs, $4.2 million for integration-related costs, and a net benefit of $0.8 million to adjust prior restructuring liabilities. Restructuring, integration and other expenses after tax was $8.9 million;
•
A gain on legal settlement of $19.1 million before-tax and $11.7 million after tax related to an award payment received during the first quarter of fiscal 2014;
•
Amortization expense and other related to acquired intangible assets of $8.4 million before tax and $5.7 million after tax; and
•
A net income tax expense of $2.5 million primarily related to certain items impacting the effective income tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Organic Sales
Organic sales is defined as reported sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestitures by adjusting Avnet’s prior periods to include the sales of acquired businesses and exclude the sales of divested businesses as if the acquisitions and divestitures had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.

The following table presents the reconciliation of reported sales to organic sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. For quarterly periods after the first quarter of fiscal 2014, reported sales are equivalent to organic sales.





Q1 Fiscal 2014
 
Sales As Reported
Fiscal 2014
 
Acquisitions/ Divestitures
 
Organic Sales -
Fiscal 2014
 
(in thousands)
Avnet, Inc.
 
$
6,345,475

 
$
119,950

 
$
6,465,425

EM
 
3,938,124

 
119,950

 
4,058,074

TS
 
2,407,351

 
—

 
2,407,351

EM
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
1,199,745

 
$
—

 
$
1,199,745

EMEA
 
1,097,842

 
119,950

 
1,217,792

Asia
 
1,640,537

 
—

 
1,640,537

TS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
1,288,923

 
$
—

 
$
1,288,923

EMEA
 
694,247

 
—

 
694,247

Asia
 
424,181

 
—

 
424,181


"Acquisition/Divestiture" as presented in the preceding table includes the acquisition of MSC Investoren GmbH (“MSC”), in October 2013 in the EM EMEA region, which impacted the year-over-year sales comparisons.
ROWC, ROCE and WC Velocity
The following table (in thousands) presents the calculation for ROWC, ROCE and WC velocity. 
 
 
 
 
Q1 FY15
 
Q1 FY14
 
Q4 FY14
Sales
 
 
 
$
6,839,587

 
$
6,345,475

 
$
7,048,708

Sales, annualized
 
(a)
 
$
27,358,348

 
$
25,381,900

 
$
28,194,832

Adjusted operating income (1)
 
 
 
$
223,725

 
$
199,480

 
$
244,865

Adjusted annualized operating income
 
(b)
 
$
894,900

 
$
797,920

 
$
979,460

Adjusted effective tax rate (2)
 
 
 
27.5
%
 
27.9
%
 
27.9
%
Adjusted annualized operating income, after tax
 
(c)
 
$
648,803

 
$
575,460

 
$
706,387

Average monthly working capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
 
$
4,993,653

 
$
4,680,691

 
$
5,020,472

Inventories
 
 
 
$
2,729,194

 
$
2,465,802

 
$
2,632,177

Accounts payable
 
 
 
$
(3,231,037
)
 
$
(3,125,452
)
 
$
(3,208,300
)
Average working capital
 
(d)
 
$
4,491,810

 
$
4,021,041

 
$
4,444,349

Average monthly total capital
 
(e)
 
$
6,101,274

 
$
5,532,305

 
$
6,009,390

ROWC = (b) / (d)
 
 
 
19.9
%
 
19.8
%
 
22.0
%
WC Velocity = (a) / (d)
 
 
 
6.1

 
6.3

 
6.3

ROCE = (c) / (e)
 
 
 
10.6
%
 
10.4
%
 
11.8
%
 
(1)
See reconciliation to GAAP amounts in the preceding tables in this Non-GAAP Financial Information section.
(2)
Adjusted effective tax rate for each quarterly period in a fiscal year is based upon the currently anticipated annual effective tax rate, excluding the tax effect of the items described above in the reconciliation to GAAP amounts in this Non-GAAP Financial Information section.





Teleconference and Upcoming Events
Avnet will host a quarterly teleconference today at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Financial information including financial statement reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, will be available through www.ir.avnet.com. Please log onto the site 15 minutes prior to the start of the event to register or download any necessary software. An archive copy of the teleconference will also be available after the call.
For a listing of Avnet’s upcoming events and other information, please visit Avnet’s investor relations website at www.ir.avnet.com.
About Avnet
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated sales of $27.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. (AVT_IR)
Investor Relations Contact
Avnet, Inc.
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Investor Relations
(480) 643-7053
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AVNET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
 
First Quarters Ended
 
September 27,
2014
 
September 28,
2013
 
(Thousands, except per share data)
Sales
$
6,839,587

 
$
6,345,475

Cost of sales
6,044,124

 
5,610,305

Gross profit
795,463

 
735,170

Selling, general and administrative expenses
583,946

 
544,084

Restructuring, integration and other expenses
18,320

 
12,099

Operating income
193,197

 
178,987

Other income (expense), net
(1,493
)
 
795

Interest expense
(23,400
)
 
(26,977
)
Gain on legal settlement
—

 
19,137

Income before income taxes
168,304

 
171,942

Income tax expense
40,358

 
51,318

Net income
$
127,946

 
$
120,624

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.93

 
$
0.88

Diluted
$
0.91

 
$
0.86

Shares used to compute earnings per share:
 
 
 
Basic
138,309

 
137,414

Diluted
140,850

 
139,724

Cash dividends paid per common share
$
0.16

 
$
0.15







AVNET, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
 
September 27,
2014
 
June 28,
2014
 
(Thousands)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
814,371

 
$
928,971

Receivables, net
5,060,519

 
5,220,528

Inventories
2,705,400

 
2,613,363

Prepaid and other current assets
181,768

 
191,337

Total current assets
8,762,058

 
8,954,199

Property, plant and equipment, net
529,294

 
534,999

Goodwill
1,321,037

 
1,348,468

Intangible assets, net
167,264

 
184,308

Other assets
207,593

 
233,543

Total assets
$
10,987,246

 
$
11,255,517

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Short-term debt
$
463,251

 
$
865,088

Accounts payable
3,301,493

 
3,402,369

Accrued expenses and other
638,462

 
711,369

Total current liabilities
4,403,206

 
4,978,826

Long-term debt
1,625,759

 
1,213,814

Other liabilities
164,122

 
172,684

Total liabilities
6,193,087

 
6,365,324

Shareholders’ equity
4,794,159

 
4,890,193

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
10,987,246

 
$
11,255,517


 





AVNET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 27,
2014
 
September 28,
2013
 
(Thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
127,946

 
$
120,624

Non-cash and other reconciling items:
 
 
 
Depreciation
23,134

 
20,897

Amortization
11,557

 
8,394

Deferred income taxes
10,290

 
9,544

Stock-based compensation
21,698

 
18,730

Other, net
17,715

 
23,842

Changes in (net of effects from businesses acquired):
 
 
 
Receivables
41,525

 
89,718

Inventories
(165,851
)
 
(220,165
)
Accounts payable
(28,836
)
 
(128,045
)
Accrued expenses and other, net
(99,833
)
 
(69,730
)
Net cash flows used for operating activities
(40,655
)
 
(126,191
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings (repayments) under accounts receivable securitization program, net
60,000

 
(32,000
)
(Repayments) borrowings of bank and other debt, net
(41,955
)
 
67,773

Repurchases of common stock
(12,264
)
 
—

Dividends paid on common stock
(22,116
)
 
(20,620
)
Other, net
(2,053
)
 
3,871

Net cash flows (used) provided by financing activities
(18,388
)
 
19,024

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(36,580
)
 
(27,384
)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
—

 
(20,950
)
Other, net
2,157

 
1,664

Net cash flows used for investing activities
(34,423
)
 
(46,670
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(21,134
)
 
10,107

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
— (decrease)
(114,600
)
 
(143,730
)
— at beginning of period
928,971

 
1,009,343

— at end of period
$
814,371

 
$
865,613





AVNET, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
First Quarters Ended
 
September 27, 2014
 
September 28, 2013
 
(Millions)
Sales:
 
 
 
Electronics Marketing
$
4,374.1

 
$
3,938.1

Technology Solutions
2,465.5

 
2,407.4

Consolidated Sales
$
6,839.6

 
$
6,345.5

Operating Income:
 
 
 
Electronics Marketing
$
202.7

 
$
175.8

Technology Solutions
62.4

 
62.6

Corporate
(41.4
)
 
(38.9
)
 
223.7

 
199.5

Restructuring, integration and other
   expenses
(18.3
)
 
(12.1
)
Amortization of intangible assets and other
(12.2
)
 
(8.4
)
Operating Income
$
193.2

 
$
179.0






AVT-8K-Q1-2015 CFO Review Exhibit 99.2
Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


Exhibit 99.2
CFO Review of Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Results
 
Q1' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Chg
Seq. Chg
Sales
$
6,345.5

$
7,048.7

$
6,839.6

$
494.1

$
(209.1
)
Gross Profit
$
735.2

$
837.0

$
795.5

$
60.3

$
(41.6
)
GP Margin
11.6
%
11.9
%
11.6
%
4 bps

(24) bps

 
 
 
 
 
 
SG&A Expenses
$
544.1

$
604.5

$
583.9

$
39.9

$
(20.5
)
SG&A as % of Sales
8.6
%
8.6
%
8.5
%
(3) bps

(4) bps

SG&A as % of Gross Profit
74.0
%
72.2
%
73.4
%
(60) bps

119 bps

 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Operating Income
$
179.0

$
204.5

$
193.2

$
14.2

$
(11.3
)
Adjusted Operating Income (1)
$
199.5

$
244.9

$
223.7

$
24.2

$
(21.1
)
Adjusted Operating Income Margin (1)
3.1
%
3.5
%
3.3
%
13 bps

(20) bps

 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Net Income
$
120.6

$
186.3

$
127.9

$
7.3

$
(58.3
)
Adjusted Net Income (1)
$
126.0

$
160.1

$
144.2

$
18.2

$
(15.9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Diluted EPS
$
0.86

$
1.33

$
0.91

5.8
%
(31.6
)%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (1)
$
0.90

$
1.14

$
1.02

13.3
%
(10.5
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on Working Capital (ROWC) (1)
19.8
%
22.0
%
19.9
%
8 bps

(212) bps

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) (1)
10.4
%
11.8
%
10.6
%
23 bps

(112) bps

Working Capital Velocity (1)
6.31

6.34

6.09

(0.22)

(0.25)

 
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Key Highlights
•
Sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2015, increased 7.8% year over year to $6.8 billion; organic sales (defined later in this document) increased 5.8% year over year and 5.6% excluding the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (also referred to as “constant dollars” or “constant currency” and referenced to as “CC” in the graphs that follow), marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive year-over-year organic growth.
◦
Sequentially, reported sales decreased 3.0% (2.1% in constant currency), which was in-line with normal seasonality, as strength at EM Asia was offset by weakness at TS Asia.
•
Gross profit margin was essentially flat year over year and decreased 24 basis points sequentially to 11.6% primarily due to the seasonal geographic mix shift to Asia at EM.
•
Adjusted operating income increased 12.2% to $223.7 million and adjusted operating income margin increased 13 basis points year over year primarily due to an improvement in the western regions at EM.
◦
Sequentially, adjusted operating income declined 8.6% and adjusted operating income margin decreased 20 basis points primarily due to the seasonal decline at both operating groups.
•
Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.02 increased 13.3% year over year, primarily due to the improvement in profitability at EM.
•
Cash used for operations was $40.7 million in the first fiscal quarter as working capital required to support organic growth offset better than expected profits. Cash flow generated from operations for the trailing twelve months increased by approximately 36% to $323.0 million.
•
During the first fiscal quarter, the Company increased its dividend by 7% and paid a cash dividend of $0.16 per share, or $22.1 million in total.
•
During the first fiscal quarter, the Company repurchased $17.8 million worth of stock or 423.4 thousand shares at an average price of $41.95. As of the end of the quarter, the Company had approximately $198.1 million remaining in the authorized share repurchase program.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year-over-Year Growth Rates
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Reported
Organic (2)
Avnet, Inc.
$6,345.5
$7,421.9
$6,683.6
$7,048.7
$6,839.6
7.79
 %
5.79
 %
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
 
 
 
7.63
 %
5.64
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics Marketing (EM) Total
$3,938.1
$4,154.8
$4,133.0
$4,318.4
$4,374.1
11.07
 %
7.79
 %
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
 
 
 
11.10
 %
7.82
 %
Americas
$1,199.7
$1,204.4
$1,193.6
$1,247.0
$1,214.0
1.19
 %
1.19
 %
EMEA
$1,097.9
$1,217.0
$1,385.8
$1,394.3
$1,302.5
18.64
 %
6.96
 %
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
 
 
 
18.03
 %
6.40
 %
Asia
$1,640.5
$1,733.4
$1,553.6
$1,677.1
$1,857.6
13.23
 %
13.23
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology Solutions (TS) Total
$2,407.4
$3,267.1
$2,550.6
$2,730.3
$2,465.5
2.42
 %
2.42
 %
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
 
 
 
1.96
 %
1.96
 %
Americas
$1,288.9
$1,859.2
$1,373.5
$1,562.9
$1,433.1
11.19
 %
11.19
 %
EMEA
$694.3
$936.0
$774.6
$746.5
$672.9
(3.08
)%
(3.08
)%
Excluding FX (1)
 
 
 
 
 
(5.81
)%
(5.81
)%
Asia
$424.2
$471.9
$402.5
$420.9
$359.5
(15.24
)%
(15.24
)%
 
(1)
Year-over-year sales growth rate excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
(2)
Organic sales as defined in this document.

•
Avnet, Inc. first quarter fiscal 2015 reported sales of $6.8 billion increased 7.8% year over year (7.6% in constant dollars) with both operating groups contributing towards this growth.
◦
Year-over-year organic sales increased 5.8% (5.6% in constant dollars), primarily due to contribution from all EM regions and TS Americas, partially offset by weakness at TS Asia and TS EMEA.
◦
On a sequential basis, organic sales decreased 2.1% in constant dollars, which was above expectations and in-line with normal seasonality of -4% to 0%.





Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014



•
EM's first quarter fiscal 2015 reported sales of $4.4 billion increased 11.1% year over year (11.1% in constant dollars) and organic sales grew 7.8% (7.8% in constant dollars) driven by the strength in the Asia and EMEA regions.
•
EM's organic sales increased 2.3% sequentially in constant dollars, which is above expectations and normal seasonality of -3% to +1% primarily due to strength at EM Asia.
◦
Americas' sales increased 1.2% year over year and decreased 2.7% sequentially.
◦
EMEA's organic sales in constant dollars increased 6.4% year over year and decreased 3.6% sequentially.
◦
Asia's sales increased 13.2% year over year and increased 10.8% sequentially primarily due to an increase in select high volume supply chain engagements. This represents the fifth consecutive quarter of double digit organic year-over-year growth for EM Asia.


•
TS' sales increased 2.4% year over year (2.0% in constant dollars) to $2.5 billion, as strength in the Americas was partially offset by weakness in Asia and EMEA.
•
TS' sales decreased 9.2% sequentially in constant dollars, which is near the low end of normal seasonality of -10% to -5% as the September quarter tends to be the weakest quarter of the fiscal year.
◦
Americas' sales increased 11.2% year over year and decreased 8.3% sequentially.
◦
EMEA's sales in constant dollars decreased 5.8% year over year and 7.9% sequentially.
◦
Asia's sales decreased 15.2% year over year and 14.6% sequentially.
•
At a product level, year-over-year growth in software, services and networking and security, was partially offset by a decline in computing components.



Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014



Gross Profit
 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Change
Gross Profit
$
735.2

$
848.6

$
804.9

$
837.0

$
795.5

$
60.3

Gross Profit Margin
11.59
%
11.43
%
12.04
%
11.87
%
11.63
%
4 bps

 

•
Gross profit of $795.5 million, increased 8.2% year over year and declined 5.0% sequentially.
◦
Gross profit margin of 11.6% was essentially flat with the year ago quarter and decreased 24 basis points sequentially primarily due to the seasonal geographic mix shift at EM as Asia grew to represent 42.5% of EM sales as compared with 38.8% in the June quarter.
•
EM gross profit margin increased 12 basis points from the year ago quarter primarily due to the inclusion of the MSC acquisition in the EMEA region, partially offset by a decrease in the Asia region due to a greater percentage of select high volume supply chain engagements. Gross profit margin decreased 57 basis points sequentially due to the seasonal weakness in the western regions.
•
TS gross profit margin decreased 22 basis points year over year primarily due to a decline in the Americas region partially offset by the improvements in the Asia and EMEA regions.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014



Operating Expenses
 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Change
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
$
544.1

$
598.6

$
594.0

$
604.5

$
583.9

$
39.9

Amortization of Intangible Assets and Other
(8.4
)
(13.2
)
(12.9
)
(12.3
)
(12.2
)
(3.8
)
Adjusted SG&A Expenses
$
535.7

$
585.4

$
581.1

$
592.2

$
571.7

$
36.1

Adjusted SG&A Expenses as a % of Gross Profit
72.9
%
69.0
%
72.2
%
70.7
%
71.9
%
(100) bps

 
•
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A expenses”) were $571.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, an increase of $36.1 million, or 6.7%, from the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
◦
The year-over-year increase consisted primarily of (i) an increase of approximately $33.0 million related to expenses from acquired businesses, (ii) an increase of approximately $1.5 million related to the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates between the periods, and (iii) an increase of $1.6 million due to net increases in SG&A expenses to fund organic growth and other costs, which were substantially offset by realization of cost savings from prior restructuring actions. 
◦
Sequentially, adjusted SG&A expenses declined $20.4 million or 3.5% of which $14.1 million was related to the synergies from the MSC acquisition and other cost reduction actions and approximately $6.3 million related to the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates between periods.
•
Adjusted SG&A expenses as a percentage of gross profit decreased 100 basis points to 71.9% from the year ago quarter.
◦
EM SG&A expenses as a percent of gross profit decreased 103 basis points from the year ago quarter and 36 basis points sequentially. The year-over-year decline is primarily due to improved operating leverage from increased gross profits and the impact of restructuring actions taken.
◦
TS SG&A expenses as a percent of gross profit increased 207 basis points sequentially and 12 basis points from the year ago quarter. The sequential increase is primarily due to the seasonal decline in sales.



Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014



Operating Income
 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Chg
Avnet, Inc. Operating Income
$
179.0

$
221.6

$
184.8

$
204.5

$
193.2

$
14.2

Adjusted Operating Income (1)
$
199.5

$
263.2

$
223.8

$
244.9

$
223.7

$
24.2

Adjusted Operating Income Margin (1)
3.14
%
3.55
%
3.35
%
3.47
%
3.27
%
13 bps

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics Marketing (EM) Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
$
175.8

$
171.7

$
193.4

$
207.0

$
202.7

$
26.9

Operating Income Margin
4.46
%
4.13
%
4.68
%
4.79
%
4.63
%
17 bps

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology Solutions (TS) Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
$
62.6

$
120.2

$
60.9

$
74.1

$
62.4

$
(0.2
)
Operating Income Margin
2.60
%
3.68
%
2.39
%
2.71
%
2.53
%
(7) bps

  
(1) 
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

•
Avnet, Inc. adjusted operating income of $223.7 million increased 12.2% year over year primarily due to an increase at EM. Sequentially, adjusted operating income decreased 8.6% primarily due to the seasonal decline in sales.
◦
Avnet adjusted operating income margin of 3.3% increased 13 basis points year over year and decreased 20 basis points sequentially.
•
EM operating income margin increased 17 basis points from the year ago quarter to 4.6% primarily due to an increase in profitability in the western regions. Sequentially, operating income margin decreased 16 basis points, primarily due to a seasonal decline in the Americas partially offset by an increase in Asia related to higher sales.
•
TS operating income margin decreased 7 basis points from the year ago quarter and 18 basis points sequentially primarily due to a decline in the Americas and Asia regions partially offset by improvements in the EMEA region.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


 
Interest Expense, Other Income (Expense) and Income Taxes 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Change
Interest Expense
$
(27.0
)
$
(28.2
)
$
(25.3
)
$
(24.3
)
$
(23.4
)
$
3.6

Other Income (Expense)
$
0.8

$
(4.8
)
$
2.5

$
(4.6
)
$
(1.5
)
$
(2.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Income Taxes
$
51.3

$
63.7

$
51.1

$
(10.6
)
$
40.4

$
(11.0
)
Adjusted Income Taxes (1)
$
47.3

$
66.3

$
56.9

$
59.2

$
54.7

$
7.4

GAAP Effective Tax Rate
29.8
%
33.8
%
31.0
%
(6.1
)%
24.0
%
(587) bps

Adjusted Effective Tax Rate (1)
27.3
%
28.8
%
28.3
%
27.0
 %
27.5
%
20 bps

 
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

•
Interest expense of $23.4 million declined $3.6 million from the year ago quarter. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the repayment at maturity of the 5.875% Notes due March 15 2014, and a corresponding lower average borrowing rate.
•
The Company recognized $1.5 million of other expense compared with $0.8 million of other income in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The increase was primarily due to an increase in foreign exchange losses in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
•
The GAAP effective tax rate was 24.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 as compared with 29.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company's effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the mix of income in lower tax rate jurisdictions.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014



Net Income and EPS
 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Change
GAAP Net Income
$
120.6

$
124.9

$
113.9

$
186.3

$
127.9

$
7.3

Adjusted Net Income (1)
$
126.0

$
163.9

$
144.1

$
160.1

$
144.2

$
18.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Diluted EPS
$
0.86

$
0.89

$
0.81

$
1.33

$
0.91

5.8
%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (1)
$
0.90

$
1.17

$
1.03

$
1.14

$
1.02

13.3
%
 
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.


•
GAAP net income increased by $7.3 million year over year to $127.9 million or $0.91 per share on a diluted basis, primarily due to the increase in operating income discussed above, partially offset by the gain in legal settlement included in the prior year.
•
Adjusted net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $144.2 million, or $1.02 per share on a diluted basis.
◦
On an adjusted basis, net income and diluted earnings per share increased from the year ago quarter by 14.4% and 13.3%, respectively, primarily due to the improvement in operating income at EM.
◦
Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.02 decreased $0.12 or 10.5% sequentially due to the seasonal decline in profitability.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


 
Working Capital
 
 
Q1' FY14
 
Q2' FY14
 
Q3' FY14
 
Q4' FY14
 
Q1' FY15
 
Y/Y Change
Accounts Receivable
$
4,820.1

 
$
5,708.3

 
$
4,983.9

 
$
5,220.5

 
$
5,060.5

 
$
240.4

Inventories
$
2,510.8

 
$
2,549.3

 
$
2,510.3

 
$
2,613.4

 
$
2,705.4

 
$
194.6

Accounts Payable
$
(3,184.1
)
 
$
(3,704.5
)
 
$
(3,207.0
)
 
$
(3,402.4
)
 
$
(3,301.5
)
 
$
(117.4
)
Working Capital
$
4,146.8

 
$
4,553.1

 
$
4,287.2

 
$
4,431.5

 
$
4,464.4

 
$
317.6

Working Capital Velocity(1)
6.31

 
6.78

 
5.93

 
6.34

 
6.09

 
(0.22
)
(1) 
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

•
Working capital (accounts receivable plus inventories less accounts payable) increased $317.6 million year over year and $340.8 million, or 8.2% when adjusted for acquisitions and the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in sales at EM.
◦
On a sequential basis, working capital increased $32.9 million and $146.1 million or 3.3% when adjusted for the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily due to an increase in inventories to support the sales growth at EM as well as select high volume supply chain engagements in EM Asia that will be fulfilled in the December quarter.
•
Working capital velocity decreased 0.25 turns sequentially, primarily due to the seasonal decline in sales, and decreased 0.22 turns from the year ago quarter due to an increase in working capital.
•
Inventories increased $194.6 million and $168.1 million or 6.7% when adjusted for acquisitions and the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates primarily to support the sales growth at EM.
◦
On a sequential basis, inventories increased $92.0 million and $163.5 million or 6.3% after adjusting for acquisitions and the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.



Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


Returns
 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Change
Return on Working Capital (ROWC) (1)
19.84%
24.04%
19.86%
22.04%
19.92%
8 bps
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) (1)
10.40%
12.84%
10.70%
11.75%
10.63%
23 bps
 
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.


•
ROWC for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was 19.9%, an increase of 8 basis points year over year and a decrease of 212 basis points sequentially. The sequential decrease was primarily due to the seasonal decline in operating income at both operating groups.
•
ROCE of 10.6% increased 23 basis points year over year and decreased 112 basis points sequentially.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014



Cash Flow
 
 
Q1' FY14
Q2' FY14
Q3' FY14
Q4' FY14
Q1' FY15
Y/Y Change
Net Income
$
120.6

$
124.9

$
113.9

$
186.3

$
127.9

$
7.3

Non-Cash Items
$
81.4

$
76.7

$
51.9

$
46.1

$
84.4

$
3.0

Working Capital and Other
$
(328.2
)
$
(229.6
)
$
192.3

$
(198.9
)
$
(253.0
)
$
75.2

Cash Flow from Operations
$
(126.2
)
$
(28.0
)
$
358.1

$
33.5

$
(40.7
)
$
85.5

TTM CF from Operations
$
489.0

$
134.6

$
470.7

$
237.4

$
323.0

$
(166.1
)
 

•
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, cash flow used for operations was $40.7 million primarily due to the working capital investment in organic growth. The trailing twelve months cash flow generated from operations increased 36% to $323.0 million.
•
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased 423.4 thousand shares at an average price of $41.95 under the $750 million share repurchase program. As of the end of the quarter, the Company had approximately $198.1 million remaining in the share repurchase program. Through the first three weeks of the second fiscal quarter, the Company has repurchased approximately $55 million of shares.
•
During the quarter, the Company increased its dividend by 7% and paid a dividend of $0.16 per share, or $22.1 million in total.
•
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $814.4 million, of which $746.6 million was held outside the United States; net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) was approximately $1.3 billion.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in facts and circumstances. The forward-looking statements herein include statements addressing future financial and operating results of Avnet and may include words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expect,” “believe,” and “should,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussions of future operating or financial performance, business prospects or market conditions. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: the Company’s ability to retain and grow market share and to generate additional cash flow, risks associated with any acquisition activities and the successful integration of acquired companies, declines in sales, changes in business conditions and the economy in general, changes in market demand and pricing pressures, any material changes in the allocation of product or product rebates by suppliers, and other competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the businesses of Avnet generally.
More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Avnet’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Except as required by law, Avnet is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Organic Sales
Organic sales is defined as reported sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestitures by adjusting Avnet’s prior periods to include the sales of acquired businesses and exclude the sales of divested businesses as if the acquisitions and divestitures had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.

Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company also discloses in this document certain non-GAAP financial information including adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, as well as sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and other items (as defined in the Organic Sales section of this document). Management believes organic sales is a useful measure for evaluating current period performance as compared with prior periods and for understanding underlying trends.
Management believes that operating income adjusted for (i) restructuring, integration and other expenses, and (ii) amortization of acquired intangible assets and other, is a useful measure to help investors better assess and understand the Company’s operating performance, especially when comparing results with previous periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management views the excluded items to be outside of Avnet’s normal operating results or non-cash in nature. Management analyzes operating income without the impact of these items as an indicator of ongoing margin performance and underlying trends in the business. Management also uses these non-GAAP measures to establish operational goals and, in some cases, for measuring performance for compensation purposes.
Management believes net income and diluted EPS adjusted for (i) the impact of the items described above, (ii) certain items impacting income tax expense and (iii) the gain on legal settlement is useful to investors because it provides a measure of the Company’s net profitability on a more comparable basis to historical periods and provides a more meaningful basis for forecasting future performance. Additionally, because of management’s focus on generating shareholder value, of which net profitability is a primary driver, management believes net income and diluted EPS excluding the impact of these items provides an important measure of the Company’s net results for the investing public.
Other metrics management monitors in its assessment of business performance include return on working capital (ROWC), return on capital employed (ROCE) and working capital velocity (WC velocity).
•
ROWC is defined as annualized adjusted operating income (as defined above) divided by the sum of the monthly average balances of receivables and inventories less accounts payable.
•
ROCE is defined as annualized, tax effected adjusted operating income (as defined above) divided by the monthly average balances of interest-bearing debt and equity (including the impact of adjustments to operating income discussed above) less cash and cash equivalents.
•
WC velocity is defined as annualized sales divided by the sum of the monthly average balances of receivables and inventories less accounts payable.


Avnet, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year 2015
$ in millions - except per share data
October 23, 2014


Any analysis of results and outlook on a non-GAAP basis should be used as a complement to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures is included in the Company’s press release dated October 23, 2014 (Exhibit 99.1) in this Current Report on Form 8-K.