Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced
financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December
31, 2024.
Fourth quarter 2024 results(1):
- Revenue of $657 million with year-over-year growth in Semi-Cap,
A&D and Industrials offset by anticipated weakness in Medical
and AC&C
- GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 10.3% and 10.4%
- GAAP and Non-GAAP operating margin of 4.3% and 5.1%
- GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.50 and $0.61
- Delivered 7th consecutive quarter of positive Free Cash
Flow
Full year 2024 results(1):
- Revenue of $2.7 billion driven by strength in Semi-Cap and
A&D
- GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 10.2%, up 70 and 60 basis
points year-over-year
- GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin of 4.1% and 5.1%
- GAAP earnings per share of $1.72, with non-GAAP earnings of
$2.29
- Delivered $156 million in Free Cash Flow
Three Months Ended
December 31,
September 30,
December 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share
data)
2024
2024
2023
Sales
$
657
$
658
$
691
Net income
$
18
$
15
$
18
Income from operations
$
29
$
28
$
32
Net income – non-GAAP(1)
$
22
$
21
$
23
Income from operations – non-GAAP(1)
$
33
$
35
$
38
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.50
$
0.42
$
0.49
Diluted earnings per share –
non-GAAP(1)
$
0.61
$
0.57
$
0.65
Operating margin
4.3
%
4.3
%
4.6
%
Operating margin – non-GAAP(1)
5.1
%
5.3
%
5.5
%
Year Ended
December 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share
data)
2024
2023
Sales
$
2,656
$
2,839
Net income
$
63
$
64
Income from operations
$
109
$
110
Net income – non-GAAP(1)
$
84
$
85
Income from operations – non-GAAP(1)
$
135
$
139
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.72
$
1.79
Diluted earnings per share –
non-GAAP(1)
$
2.29
$
2.38
Operating margin
4.1
%
3.9
%
Operating margin – non-GAAP(1)
5.1
%
4.9
%
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP results to
the most directly comparable GAAP measures and a discussion of why
management believes these non-GAAP results are useful are included
below.
“The past year has reinforced that our strategy is working, as
we have continued to drive margin expansion and free cash flow
generation. Our demonstrated execution across cycles gives me
confidence in our ability to continue to drive value for our
stakeholders,” said Jeff Benck, Benchmark’s President and CEO.
Benck continued: “We will continue to focus on maintaining
financial discipline during this dynamic environment, while
strategically investing in our future growth. To that end, we are
breaking ground on our fourth building in Penang, Malaysia in
support of our ongoing momentum in the Semiconductor Capital
Equipment sector.”
Cash Conversion Cycle
December 31,
September 30,
December 31,
2024
2024
2023
Accounts receivable days
57
51
59
Contract asset days
23
26
23
Inventory days
85
89
99
Accounts payable days
(54
)
(54
)
(53
)
Advance payments from customers days
(22
)
(22
)
(30
)
Cash conversion cycle days
89
90
98
Fourth Quarter 2024 Industry Sector Update
Revenue and percentage of sales by industry sector were as
follows.
December 31,
September 30,
December 31,
(In millions)
2024
2024
2023
Semi-Cap
$
198
30
%
$
188
28
%
$
168
24
%
Complex Industrials
140
21
151
23
132
19
Medical
117
18
107
16
126
18
A&D
117
18
102
16
102
15
AC&C
85
13
110
17
163
24
Total
$
657
100
%
$
658
100
%
$
691
100
%
Revenue decreased quarter over quarter primarily due to
decreases in Advanced Computing and Communications (AC&C)
sales, which were partially offset by increases in Semi-Cap and
A&D sales. Revenue decreased year-over-year primarily due to
decreases in Medical and AC&C sales, which were partially
offset by increases in Semi-Cap and A&D sales.
First Quarter 2025 Guidance
- Revenue between $620 million - $660 million
- Diluted GAAP earnings per share between $0.34 - $0.40
- Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share between $0.48 - $0.54
- Non-GAAP earnings per share guidance excludes stock-based
compensation expense of approximately $4.5 million and other
non-operating expenses of $2.6 million to $2.8 million which
includes restructuring, amortization of intangibles and other
expenses.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results
today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the call and
accompanying reference materials will be accessible by logging on
to the Company’s website at www.bench.com. A replay of the
broadcast will also be available on the Company’s website.
About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire
product life cycle by leading through its innovative technology and
engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply
chain and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the
following industries: semiconductor capital equipment, complex
industrials, medical, commercial aerospace, defense, and advanced
computing and communications. Benchmark’s global operations include
facilities in seven countries and its common shares trade on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains 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 forward-looking statements are identified as any
statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current
facts and may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“intend,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “strategy,” “position,”
“continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “could,”
“predict,” and similar expressions of the negative or other
variations thereof. In particular, statements, express or implied,
concerning the Company’s outlook and guidance for first quarter and
fiscal year 2025 results, future operating results or margins, the
ability to generate sales and income or cash flow, expected revenue
mix, the Company’s business strategy and strategic initiatives, the
Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock, the Company’s
expectations regarding restructuring charges, stock-based
compensation expense, amortization of intangibles, award of any tax
incentives and capital expenditures, and the Company’s intentions
concerning the payment of dividends, among others, are
forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes these
statements are based on and derived from reasonable assumptions,
they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are beyond
the Company’s ability to control or predict, relating to
operations, markets and the business environment generally,
including those discussed under Part I, Item 1A of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023,
and in any of the Company’s subsequent reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Events relating to the
possibility of customer demand fluctuations, supply chain
constraints, continuing inflationary pressures, the effects of
foreign currency fluctuations and high interest rates, geopolitical
uncertainties including continuing hostilities and tensions, trade
restrictions and sanctions, or the ability to utilize the Company’s
manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover its fixed
operating costs, may have resulting impacts on the Company’s
business, financial condition, results of operations, and the
Company’s ability (or inability) to execute on its plans. Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes, including
the future results of the Company’s operations, may vary materially
from those indicated. Undue reliance should not be placed on any
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of performance. All forward-looking statements included
in this document are based upon information available to the
Company as of the date of this document, and the Company assumes no
obligation to update.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management discloses certain non-GAAP information to provide
investors with additional information to analyze the Company’s
performance and underlying trends. These non-GAAP financial
measures exclude restructuring charges, stock-based compensation
expense, amortization of intangible assets acquired in business
combinations, certain legal and other settlement losses (gains),
customer insolvency losses (recoveries), asset impairments, other
significant non-recurring costs and the related tax impacts of all
of the above. A detailed reconciliation between GAAP results and
results excluding certain items (“non-GAAP”) is included in the
following tables attached to this document. In situations where a
non-GAAP reconciliation has not been provided, the Company was
unable to provide such a reconciliation without unreasonable effort
due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty predicting the
occurrence, the financial impact and the periods in which the
non-GAAP adjustments may be recognized. Management uses non-GAAP
measures that exclude certain items in order to better assess
operating performance and help investors compare results with our
previous guidance. This document also references “free cash flow”,
a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as cash flow from
operations less additions to property, plant and equipment and
purchased software. The Company’s non-GAAP information is not
necessarily comparable to the non-GAAP information used by other
companies. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed as a
substitute for, or superior to, net income or other data prepared
in accordance with GAAP as a measure of the Company’s profitability
or liquidity. Readers should consider the types of events and
transactions for which adjustments have been made.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Income
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per
Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Sales
$
656,887
$
691,354
$
2,656,105
$
2,838,976
Cost of sales
588,962
620,350
2,386,081
2,567,906
Gross profit
67,925
71,004
270,024
271,070
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
37,470
35,646
149,460
147,025
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,204
4,817
5,979
Restructuring charges and other costs
727
2,054
6,336
8,402
Income from operations
28,524
32,100
109,411
109,664
Interest expense
(6,175
)
(8,692
)
(26,922
)
(31,875
)
Interest income
2,879
2,033
10,208
6,256
Other expense, net
(1,350
)
(3,105
)
(8,802
)
(2,825
)
Income before income taxes
23,878
22,336
83,895
81,220
Income tax expense
5,455
4,784
20,568
16,905
Net income
$
18,423
$
17,552
$
63,327
$
64,315
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
0.51
$
0.49
$
1.76
$
1.81
Diluted
$
0.50
$
0.49
$
1.72
$
1.79
Weighted-average number of shares used in
calculating earnings per share:
Basic
35,973
35,658
35,970
35,566
Diluted
36,659
35,956
36,759
35,973
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
315,152
$
277,391
Restricted cash
12,875
5,822
Accounts receivable, net
412,458
449,404
Contract assets
167,578
174,979
Inventories
553,654
683,801
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
42,512
44,350
Total current assets
1,504,229
1,635,747
Property, plant and equipment, net
225,097
227,698
Operating lease right-of-use assets
117,995
130,830
Goodwill and other long-term assets
292,143
280,480
Total assets
$
2,139,464
$
2,274,755
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt
$
6,737
$
4,283
Accounts payable
354,218
367,480
Advance payments from customers
143,614
204,883
Accrued liabilities
144,530
136,901
Total current liabilities
649,099
713,547
Long-term debt, net of current
installments
250,457
326,674
Operating lease liabilities
108,997
123,385
Other long-term liabilities
17,598
32,064
Total liabilities
1,026,151
1,195,670
Shareholders’ equity
1,113,313
1,079,085
Total liabilities and shareholders’
equity
$
2,139,464
$
2,274,755
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
Year Ended
December 31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
63,327
$
64,315
Depreciation and amortization
46,144
45,410
Stock-based compensation expense
13,366
15,286
Accounts receivable
33,953
42,050
Contract assets
7,401
8,634
Inventories
127,840
45,071
Accounts payable
(18,283
)
(35,320
)
Advance payments from customers
(61,269
)
6,946
Other changes in working capital and
other, net
(23,254
)
(18,098
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
189,225
174,294
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment
and software
(33,253
)
(77,739
)
Other investing activities, net
486
601
Net cash used in investing activities
(32,767
)
(77,138
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Share repurchases
(5,100
)
—
Net debt activity
(74,283
)
5,509
Other financing activities, net
(29,723
)
(29,087
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(109,106
)
(23,578
)
Effect of exchange rate changes
(2,538
)
2,205
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
and restricted cash
44,814
75,783
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted
cash at beginning of year
283,213
207,430
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted
cash at end of year
$
328,027
$
283,213
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to
Non-GAAP Financial Results
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per
Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
Dec 31,
Sep 30,
Jun 30,
Mar 31,
Dec 31,
Sep 30,
Jun 30,
Dec 31,
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
2024
2023
Income from operations (GAAP)
$
28,524
$
28,105
$
27,253
$
25,529
$
32,100
$
30,341
$
24,481
$
109,411
$
109,664
Restructuring charges and other costs
727
795
1,471
3,343
2,054
1,437
2,364
6,336
7,281
Stock-based compensation expense
2,626
4,379
4,185
2,176
2,955
3,674
3,867
13,366
15,286
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,205
1,204
1,204
1,204
1,592
1,591
4,817
5,979
Asset impairment
—
—
—
—
—
198
923
—
1,121
Legal and other settlement loss
239
367
317
855
—
—
—
1,778
—
Customer insolvency (recovery)
—
—
(316
)
—
—
—
—
(316
)
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
33,320
$
34,851
$
34,114
$
33,107
$
38,313
$
37,242
$
33,226
$
135,392
$
139,331
GAAP operating margin
4.3
%
4.3
%
4.1
%
3.8
%
4.6
%
4.2
%
3.3
%
4.1
%
3.9
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
5.1
%
5.3
%
5.1
%
4.9
%
5.5
%
5.2
%
4.5
%
5.1
%
4.9
%
Gross profit (GAAP)
$
67,925
$
66,741
$
67,950
$
67,408
$
71,004
$
69,077
$
67,031
$
270,024
$
271,070
Stock-based compensation expense
503
413
326
426
416
420
423
1,668
1,655
Customer insolvency (recovery)
—
—
(316
)
—
—
—
—
(316
)
—
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
68,428
$
67,154
$
67,960
$
67,834
$
71,420
$
69,497
$
67,454
$
271,376
$
272,725
GAAP gross margin
10.3
%
10.1
%
10.2
%
10.0
%
10.3
%
9.6
%
9.1
%
10.2
%
9.5
%
Non-GAAP gross margin
10.4
%
10.2
%
10.2
%
10.0
%
10.3
%
9.7
%
9.2
%
10.2
%
9.6
%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
$
37,470
$
36,636
$
38,022
$
37,332
$
35,646
$
35,509
$
37,672
$
149,460
$
147,025
Stock-based compensation expense
(2,123
)
(3,966
)
(3,859
)
(1,750
)
(2,539
)
(3,254
)
(3,444
)
(11,698
)
(13,631
)
Legal and other settlement loss
(239
)
(367
)
(317
)
(855
)
—
—
—
(1,778
)
—
Non-GAAP selling, general and
administrative expenses
$
35,108
$
32,303
$
33,847
$
34,727
$
33,107
$
32,255
$
34,228
$
135,984
$
133,394
Net income (GAAP)
$
18,423
$
15,374
$
15,528
$
14,002
$
17,552
$
20,412
$
13,991
$
63,327
$
64,315
Restructuring charges and other costs
727
795
1,471
3,343
2,899
1,437
2,364
6,336
8,126
Stock-based compensation expense
2,626
4,379
4,185
2,176
2,955
3,674
3,867
13,366
15,286
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,205
1,204
1,204
1,204
1,592
1,591
4,817
5,979
Asset impairment
—
—
—
—
—
198
923
—
1,121
Legal and other settlement loss (gain)
239
367
317
855
(37
)
(3,375
)
(1,155
)
1,778
(4,567
)
Customer insolvency (recovery)
—
—
(316
)
—
—
—
—
(316
)
—
Income tax adjustments(1)
(971
)
(1,406
)
(1,437
)
(1,393
)
(1,280
)
(529
)
(1,484
)
(5,207
)
(4,816
)
Non-GAAP net income
$
22,248
$
20,714
$
20,952
$
20,187
$
23,293
$
23,409
$
20,097
$
84,101
$
85,444
Diluted earnings per share:
Diluted (GAAP)
$
0.50
$
0.42
$
0.43
$
0.38
$
0.49
$
0.57
$
0.39
$
1.72
$
1.79
Diluted (Non-GAAP)
$
0.61
$
0.57
$
0.57
$
0.55
$
0.65
$
0.65
$
0.56
$
2.29
$
2.38
Weighted-average number of shares used in
calculating diluted earnings per share:
Diluted (GAAP)
36,659
36,629
36,497
36,401
35,956
35,876
35,676
36,759
35,973
Diluted (Non-GAAP)
36,659
36,629
36,497
36,401
35,956
35,876
35,676
36,759
35,973
Net cash provided by operations
$
45,916
$
39,036
$
55,816
$
48,457
$
137,079
$
37,583
$
24,538
$
189,225
$
174,294
Additions to property, plant and equipment
and software
(9,032
)
(9,814
)
(8,504
)
(5,903
)
(11,026
)
(19,664
)
(8,318
)
(33,253
)
(77,739
)
Free cash flow
$
36,884
$
29,222
$
47,312
$
42,554
$
126,053
$
17,919
$
16,220
$
155,972
$
96,555
(1)
This amount represents the tax impact of
the non-GAAP adjustments using the applicable effective tax
rates.
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