PC Connection, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

April 30, 2015

FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY:

  • Net income up 20% year over year
  • Net sales: $581.3 million, up 3.8% year over year
  • Diluted earnings per share: $0.32 versus $0.27 last year
  • Cash balance increased to $79.9 million

MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PC Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCCC), a national provider of a full range of information technology (IT) solutions to business, government, healthcare, and education markets, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Net sales for the first quarter of 2015 increased by 3.8% to $581.3 million, compared to $559.8 million for the prior year quarter. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 increased by 20.4% to $8.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the prior year quarter.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense ("Adjusted EBITDA") totaled $83.1 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $69.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2014.

Quarterly Sales by Segment:

  • Net sales for the SMB segment decreased by 1.4% to $249.9 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease was due to a double-digit percentage decrease in desktops. Sales of notebooks, the largest SMB category, increased by 3.2% compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Net sales for the Large Account segment increased by 4.2% to $209.5 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the prior year quarter. Servers and software had strong growth during this quarter at 83.5% and 25.8%, respectively. Commercial sales, which consists of SMB and Large Account sales, increased by 1.1% from the prior year quarter.
  • Net sales to the Public Sector segment increased by 15.7% to $121.9 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the prior year quarter. Sales to state and local government and educational institutions increased by 3.9%, compared to the prior year quarter, while sales to the federal government increased by 47.6%. Servers and notebook/tablet sales were strong in this segment with an increase of 455.5% and 32.7%, respectively.

Quarterly Sales by Product Mix:

  • Notebook/tablet sales, the Company's largest product category, increased by 4% year over year and accounted for 22% of net sales in the first quarter of 2015 and 2014. Public Sector experienced strong year-over-year growth in notebook/tablet sales.
  • Software sales increased by 7% year over year and accounted for 16% of net sales in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 15% of net sales in the prior year quarter. We experienced strong growth in security and cloud-based offerings.
  • Server product sales increased by 84% year over year and accounted for 7% of net sales in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 4% of net sales in the prior year quarter. We experienced significant sales growth in both our Public Sector and Large Account segments in this product category.
  • Storage sales increased by 26% year over year and accounted for 6% of net sales in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 5% of net sales in the prior year quarter. We experienced significant sales growth in both our Large Account and SMB segments in this product category.

Overall gross profit dollars increased by $4.8 million, or 6.5%, in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the prior year quarter. Consolidated gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 13.3% in the first quarter of 2015, compared to 13.0% in the prior year quarter as a result of increased demand in advanced technologies that generate relatively higher margins.

Total selling, general and administrative dollars increased in the first quarter of 2015 to $63.4 million from $61.1 million in the prior year quarter, but remained unchanged as a percentage of net sales at 10.9% due to leveraging our fixed costs over higher net sales. Variable SG&A increased year over year due to the higher levels of sales and gross profit achieved in the first quarter of 2015. We continue to invest in technical solution sales capabilities and expect SG&A expenses to rise accordingly. However, we are highly focused on improving efficiencies and streamlining wherever possible.

The Company generated significant cash flow during the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Total cash was $79.9 million at March 31, 2015, compared to $60.9 million at December 31, 2014. Days sales outstanding were 41 days at March 31, 2015, and inventory turns were 25 turns in the first quarter of 2015.

"We are pleased with our performance this quarter," said Timothy McGrath, President and Chief Executive Officer. "An increase in demand for higher-margin data center products was a key contributor to our 20% growth in net income. In addition, good working capital management created positive cash flow of $19 million in the quarter. We believe our team and the strategies we have in place position us well to gain market share and increase long-term shareholder value."

Non-GAAP Financial Information

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. This information is included to provide information with respect to the Company's operating performance and earnings.

About PC Connection, Inc.

PC Connection, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, has three wholly owned sales subsidiaries: PC Connection Sales Corporation, MoreDirect, Inc., and GovConnection, Inc., headquartered in Merrimack, NH; Boca Raton, FL; and Rockville, MD; respectively. All three companies can deliver custom-configured computer systems overnight from our ISO 9001:2008 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH. Investors and media can find more information about PC Connection, Inc. at http://ir.pcconnection.com.

PC Connection Sales Corporation (800-800-5555), the original business of PC Connection, Inc. serving primarily the small- and medium-sized business sector, is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services. It offers more than 300,000 brand-name products through its staff of technically trained sales account managers, catalogs, publications, and its website at www.pcconnection.com. This company also serves consumer and small office users and is, under its MacConnection brand (800-800-2222), one of Apple's largest authorized online resellers at www.macconnection.com.

MoreDirect, Inc. (561-237-3300), www.moredirect.com, provides corporate technology buyers with best-in-class IT solutions, in-depth IT supply-chain expertise, and access to over 300,000 products and 1,600 vendors through TRAXX™, our proprietary cloud-based eProcurement system. Backed by over 500 technical certifications, MoreDirect's team of engineers, software licensing specialists, and project managers help reduce the cost and complexity of buying hardware, software, and services throughout the entire IT lifecycle.

GovConnection, Inc. (800-800-0019) is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies and educational institutions through specialized account managers, catalogs, publications, and online at www.govconnection.com.

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"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of changes in market demand and the overall level of economic activity and environment, or in the level of business investment in information technology products, competitive products and pricing, product availability and market acceptance, new products, fluctuations in operating results, and the ability of the Company to manage costs in response to fluctuations in revenue, and other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including those detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2014. More specifically, the statements in this release concerning the Company's outlook for selling, general, and administrative expenses, the Company's efforts in improving efficiencies and streamlining its business and other statements of a non-historical basis (including statements regarding the Company's ability to increase market share and enhance long-term shareholder value and the Company's continuing investments in technical solution sales capabilities) are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include the ability to realize market demand for and competitive pricing pressures on the products and services marketed by the Company, the continued acceptance of the Company's distribution channel by vendors and customers, continuation of key vendor and customer relationships and support programs, the ability of the Company to gain or maintain market share, and the ability of the Company to hire and retain qualified sales representatives and other essential personnel. The Company disclaims any obligation to update the information in this press release or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events, or otherwise.

                               
 
CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,           2015     2014  
% of % of %
(Amounts and shares in thousands, except operating data, P/E ratio, and per share data)               Net Sales         Net Sales Change
 
Operating Data:
Net sales $   581,259 $   559,760 4 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.27 19 %
 
Gross margin 13.3 % 13.0 %
Operating margin 2.4 % 2.1 %
Return on equity (1) 12.6 % 11.6 %
 
Inventory turns 25 27
Days sales outstanding 41 39
 
 
Product Mix:

Notebooks/Tablets

$ 126,948 22 % $ 121,947 22 % 4 %
Software 91,662 16 85,908 15 7 %
Desktops 60,481 10 70,857 12 (15 %)

Net/Com Products

51,563 9 54,064 10 (5 %)
Video, Imaging & Sound 49,955 8 48,749 9 2 %
Printer & Printer Supplies 39,825 7 37,045 7 8 %
Servers 39,649 7 21,539 4 84 %
Storage 36,059 6 28,653 5 26 %

Memory & System Enhancements

15,745 3 16,557 3 (5 %)

Accessories/Services/Other

    69,372   12       74,441   13   (7 %)
Total Net Sales $   581,259   100 % $   559,760   100 %   4 %
 
 
Stock Performance Indicators:
Actual shares outstanding 26,351 26,206
Total book value per share $ 13.77 $ 12.48
Tangible book value per share $ 11.76 $ 10.43
Closing price $ 26.09 $ 20.32
Market capitalization $ 687,498 $ 532,506
Trailing price/earnings ratio 15.7 14.6
LTM Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 83,101 $ 69,525
Adjusted market capitalization/LTM Adjusted EBITDA (3) 7.3 6.7
 
(1) Based on last twelve months' net income.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted for stock-based compensation.
(3) Adjusted market capitalization is defined as gross market capitalization less cash balance.
 
 
REVENUE AND MARGIN INFORMATION
For the Three Months Ended March 31,           2015     2014
Net Gross Net Gross
(amounts in thousands) Sales       Margin Sales       Margin
 
SMB $ 249,874 15.5 % $ 253,471 14.9 %
Large Account 209,459 12.0 200,932 12.0
Public Sector     121,926   11.2     105,357   10.5
Total $   581,259   13.3 % $   559,760   13.0 %
 

                   
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31,         2015         2014  
(amounts in thousands, except per share data) Amount

% of
Net Sales

Amount

% of
Net Sales

 
Net sales $ 581,259 100.0 % $ 559,760 100.0 %
Cost of sales   503,646   86.6     486,913     87.0  
Gross profit 77,613 13.3 72,847 13.0
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   63,434   10.9     61,101     10.9  
Income from operations 14,179 2.4 11,746 2.1
 
Interest/other expense, net 1 - (10 ) -
Income tax provision   (5,596 ) (0.9 )   (4,605 )   (0.8 )
Net income $ 8,584   1.5 % $ 7,131     1.3 %
 
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.33   $ 0.27  
Diluted $ 0.32   $ 0.27  
 
Shares used in the computation of earnings per common share:
Basic   26,346     26,202  
Diluted   26,593     26,485  
 
                                   
EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA                                  
 
A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is detailed below. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted for stock-based compensation. Both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either includes or excludes amounts that are not normally included or excluded in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide helpful information with respect to our operating performance including our ability to fund our future capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Adjusted EBITDA also provides helpful information as it is the primary measure used in certain financial covenants contained in our credit agreements.
 
(amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, LTM Ended March 31, (1)
  2015     2014   % Change     2015     2014   % Change  
Net income $ 8,584 $ 7,131 $ 44,134 $ 36,715
Depreciation and amortization 2,192 2,077 8,206 7,539
Income tax expense 5,596 4,605 29,678 24,193
Interest/other expense, net   (1 )   10     75     109  
EBITDA 16,371 13,823 82,093 68,556
Stock-based compensation   238     159       1,008     969    
Adjusted EBITDA $ 16,609   $ 13,982   19 % $ 83,101   $ 69,525   20 %
 
(1) LTM: Last twelve months
 

                             
            March 31, December 31,
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                 2015       2014  
(amounts in thousands)
 
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $   79,882 $   60,909
Accounts receivable, net 284,851 293,027
Inventories 71,274 90,917
Deferred income taxes 7,749 7,749
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,153 5,332
Income taxes receivable     2,348       212  
Total current assets 452,257 458,146
Property and equipment, net 28,102 27,861
Goodwill 51,276 51,276
Other intangibles, net 1,743 1,953
Other assets     673       724  
Total Assets $   534,051   $   539,960  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 116,211 $ 124,893
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 18,871 22,011
Accrued payroll     14,931       17,793  
Total current liabilities 150,013 164,697
Deferred income taxes 18,870 18,803
Other liabilities     2,296       2,452  
Total Liabilities     171,179       185,952  
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock 282 282
Additional paid-in capital 107,236 106,956
Retained earnings 271,216 262,632
Treasury stock at cost     (15,862 )     (15,862 )
Total Stockholders' Equity     362,872       354,008  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $   534,051   $   539,960  

           
                   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31,         2015 2014
(amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 8,584 $ 7,131
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,192 2,077
Provision for doubtful accounts 733 128
Stock-based compensation expense 238 159
Deferred income taxes 67 64
Excess tax benefit from exercise of equity awards (59 ) (34 )
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 7,443 22,070
Inventories 19,643 7,722
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,957 ) 2,317
Other non-current assets 51 28
Accounts payable (8,627 ) (15,205 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   (6,093 )   (2,682 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   21,215     23,775  
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of equipment (2,278 ) (1,466 )
Proceeds from sale of equipment   -     9  
Net cash used for investing activities   (2,278 )   (1,457 )
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Excess tax benefit from exercise of equity awards 59 34
Exercise of stock options 20 16
Payment of payroll taxes on stock-based compensation through shares withheld   (43 )   (34 )
Net cash provided by financing activities   36     16  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 18,973 22,334
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   60,909     42,547  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 79,882   $ 64,881  
 
Non-cash Investing Activities:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 149 $ 358
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Income taxes paid $ 8,818 $ 1,063
 

 

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PC Connection, Inc.
Joseph Driscoll, 603-683-2322
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Source: PC Connection, Inc.

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