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):   May 2, 2013

PC Connection, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware

0-23827

02-0513618

(State or other juris-

diction of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)



Rt. 101A, 730 Milford Road

Merrimack, NH

03054

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (603) 683-2000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 2, 2013, PC Connection, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

  (d) Exhibits
 
The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
 

99.1    Press Release issued by PC Connection, Inc. on May 2, 2013.


SIGNATURE

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:

May 2, 2013

PC CONNECTION, INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Joseph Driscoll

Joseph Driscoll

Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and

Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

 

99.1

Press release issued by PC Connection, Inc. on May 2, 2013.

Exhibit 99.1

PC Connection, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY:

MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2013--PC Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCCC), a provider of a full range of information technology (IT) solutions to business, government, and education markets, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net sales for the first quarter of 2013 were $505.4 million, an increase of 1.3% compared to $498.8 million for the first quarter of 2012. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was $6.1 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to net income of $5.5 million, or $0.21 per share, for the corresponding prior year quarter.

Included in the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were pre-tax charges of $1.1 million related to awards granted upon the retirement of a former executive officer, as well as workforce reductions. We did not record any special charges for the first quarter of 2013. A reconciliation between net income on a GAAP basis and pro forma net income is provided in a table below immediately following the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and special charges (“Adjusted EBITDA”) totaled $63.3 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2013, as compared to $57.2 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2012.

Quarterly Sales by Segment:


Quarterly Sales by Product Mix:

Overall gross profit dollars increased in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year quarter. However, consolidated gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, decreased slightly to 13.2% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to 13.4% in the prior year quarter.

Total selling, general and administrative expenses increased slightly in dollars year over year, but improved as a percentage of net sales to 11.2% for the first quarter of 2013, from 11.3% for the first quarter of 2012. We are continuing to invest in solution sales capabilities and expect SG&A expenses to rise accordingly as the year progresses, however, we are highly focused on improving efficiencies and streamlining wherever possible.

The Company generated significant positive cash flow in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Total cash was $58.5 million compared to $39.9 million at December 31, 2012. Days sales outstanding were 40 days at March 31, 2013, and inventory was reduced by $10.0 million from December 31, 2012 levels.

“I am pleased with our performance this quarter, especially in light of the challenging environment in which we were operating. PC Connection increased sales in the commercial space by 3.8%, and continued to focus on taking market share through investments in higher value-added sales. Our healthcare vertical was a bright spot, with a 21% sales increase, and software also continued to be a solid growth area. In addition, we strengthened our balance sheet and generated positive cash flow during the quarter,” said Timothy McGrath, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe we have the right combination of talent, experience, and strategies to gain market share and enhance long-term shareholder value.”

Non-GAAP Financial Information

Adjusted EBITDA, pro forma net income, and pro forma earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures. This information is included to provide information with respect to the Company’s operating performance and earnings. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA, pro forma net income, and pro forma earnings per share to GAAP net income are provided in tables immediately following the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

About PC Connection, Inc.

PC Connection, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, has three sales companies: 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 and telesales specialists, 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™, a 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 personnel levels and other costs in response to fluctuations in revenue, and other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from 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, 2012. More specifically, the statements in this release concerning the Company’s outlook for gross margin and selling, general, and administrative expenses in 2013, the Company’s anticipated product growth categories, and other statements of a non-historical basis (including statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow revenues, improve gross margins, increase market share, and increase earnings per share) 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,   2013 2012  
% 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 $ 505,423 $ 498,763 1 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.23 $ 0.21 10 %

 

Gross margin 13.2 % 13.4 %
Operating margin 2.0 % 1.8 %
Return on equity (1) 11.5 % 11.1 %
 
Inventory turns 26 25
Days sales outstanding 40 43
 
 
Product Mix:
Notebook/Tablet $ 94,311 19 % $ 84,699 17 % 11 %
Desktop/Server 76,204 15 82,443 17 (8 %)
Software 75,213 15 72,286 14 4 %
Net/Com Product 50,187 10 48,351 10 4 %
Video, Imaging & Sound 43,706 8 48,203 10 (9 %)
Printer & Printer Supplies 37,238 7 37,171 7 0 %
Storage 30,301 6 36,033 7 (16 %)
Memory & System Enhancement 13,223 3 17,073 3 (23 %)
Accessory/Services/Other   85,040   17     72,504   15   17 %
Total Net Sales $ 505,423   100 % $ 498,763   100 % 1 %
 
 
Stock Performance Indicators:
Actual shares outstanding 26,071 26,276
Total book value per share $ 11.47 $ 10.59
Tangible book value per share $ 9.37 $ 8.45
Closing price $ 16.35 $ 8.22
Market capitalization $ 426,261 $ 215,989
Pro forma trailing price/earnings ratio 13.0 7.3
LTM Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 63,291 $ 57,232
Adjusted market capitalization/LTM Adjusted EBITDA (3) 5.8 2.9
 
(1) Based on last twelve month's net income.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted for stock-based compensation and special charges.
(3) Adjusted market capitalization is defined as gross market capitalization less cash balance.
 
                 
REVENUE AND MARGIN INFORMATION
For the Three Months Ended March 31,   2013 2012
Net Gross Net Gross
(amounts in thousands) Sales   Margin Sales   Margin
 
SMB $ 235,678 15.1 % $ 225,295 15.2 %
Large Account 186,395 11.5 181,316 11.8
Public Sector   83,350   11.9   92,152   11.9
Total $ 505,423   13.2 % $ 498,763   13.4 %
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31,   2013   2012
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)   Amount   % of Net Sales   Amount   % of Net Sales
 
Net sales $ 505,423 100.0 % $ 498,763 100.0 %
Cost of sales   438,585   86.8     432,152   86.6  
Gross profit 66,838 13.2 66,611 13.4
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 56,713 11.2 56,450 11.3
Special charges   -   -     1,135   0.3  
Income from operations 10,125 2.0 9,026 1.8
 

Interest/other expense, net

(50 ) - 46 -
Income tax provision   (3,977 ) (0.8 )   (3,597 ) (0.7 )
Net income $ 6,098   1.2 % $ 5,475   1.1 %
 
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.23   $ 0.21  
Diluted $ 0.23   $ 0.21  
 
Shares used in the computation of earnings per share:
Basic   25,998     26,439  
Diluted   26,272     26,586  
 
 
A RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND PRO FORMA NET INCOME    
Three Months Ended March 31,     2013     2012
(provided for comparison of our operating results without special charges, amounts in thousands)
GAAP net income $ 6,098 $ 5,475
Special charges (after tax)   -   681
Pro forma net income $ 6,098 $ 6,156
 
Pro forma diluted earnings per common share $ 0.23 $ 0.23
 
 
EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA                        
           
A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is detailed below. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA means EBITDA adjusted for certain items which are described in the table below. 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 excludes or includes 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)
  2013   2012   % Change   2013   2012 % Change
Net income $ 6,098 $ 5,475 $ 33,694 $ 29,768
Depreciation and amortization 1,627 1,558 6,964 6,165
Income tax expense 3,977 3,597 21,816 19,182

Interest/other expense, net

  50   (46 )   221   158
EBITDA 11,752 10,584 62,695 55,273
Stock-based compensation 148 1,047 596 1,666
Other special charges   -   293       -   293  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,900 $ 11,924   - $ 63,291 $ 57,232 11%
 
(1) LTM: Last twelve months
 
 
  March 31,   December 31,
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS     2013     2012  
(amounts in thousands)
 
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 58,529 $ 39,907
Accounts receivable, net 236,282 267,310
Inventories 59,593 69,637
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,134 3,934
Deferred income taxes 5,250 5,250
Income taxes receivable   204     434  
Total current assets 364,992 386,472
Property and equipment, net 26,546 26,104
Goodwill 51,276 51,276
Other intangibles, net 3,532 3,757
Other assets   703     714  
Total Assets $ 447,049   $ 468,323  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of capital lease obligation to affiliate $ 729 $ 989
Accounts payable 94,609 126,110
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 27,010 22,562
Accrued payroll   12,202     13,824  
Total current liabilities 134,550 163,485
Deferred income taxes 10,403 10,514
Other liabilities   3,012     3,021  
Total Liabilities   147,965     177,020  
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock 280 278
Additional paid-in capital 103,416 101,735
Retained earnings 211,369 205,271
Treasury stock at cost   (15,981 )   (15,981 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity   299,084     291,303  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 447,049   $ 468,323  
 
     
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31,     2013     2012  
(amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 6,098 $ 5,475
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,627 1,558
Provision for doubtful accounts 202 99
Deferred income taxes (111 ) 1,894
Stock-based compensation expense 148 1,047
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 5 71
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation 155 6
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options (216 ) -
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration - 10
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 30,826 52,686
Inventories 10,044 14,909
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (970 ) (1,839 )
Other non-current assets 11 (68 )
Accounts payable (31,605 ) (19,041 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   2,817     (1,646 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   19,031     55,161  
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment   (1,745 )   (2,823 )
Net cash used for investing activities   (1,745 )   (2,823 )
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of short-term borrowings - (12,471 )
Proceeds from short-term borrowings - 7,204
Exercise of stock options 1,380 14
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options 216 -
Repayment of capital lease obligation to affiliate (260 ) (233 )
Purchase of treasury shares - (1,466 )
Payment of payroll taxes on stock-based compensation through shares withheld   -     (249 )

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

  1,336     (7,201 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 18,622 45,137
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   39,907     4,615  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 58,529   $ 49,752  
 
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 356 $ 520
Issuance of nonvested stock from treasury - 740

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