WBL Corporation Ltd : Wearnes' Subsidiary, Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter And Full-Year Financial Results

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Stacy Feit
Investor Relations
Tel: 213-486-6549
Email: investor_relations@mflex.com
MFLEX REPORTS FISCAL 2013 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS
Irvine, CA, November 7, 2013 - Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MFLX), a leading global provider of high-quality, technologically advanced flexible printed circuits and assemblies, today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended September 30, 2013. Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 were $188.3 million, down 7
percent from net sales of $201.6 million in the same quarter last year primarily due to lower net sales
to a key customer, partially offset by a $12.5 million increase in net sales to the Company's newer customers.
Gross margin during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was (3.2) percent, compared to 5.8 percent for the same period in the prior year. The decline was primarily driven by under-absorbed overhead as a result of the reduced net sales level and manufacturing capacity added in the last year. The Company also recorded a $4.6 million inventory write-down primarily as a result of inventory that became unusable due to a customer specification change and inventory that became excess as a result of reduced demand from another customer that is currently undergoing a business
transition.
Net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was $18.5 million, or $0.77 per share, compared to breakeven net income for the same period in the prior year.
The Company generated $3.9 million in cash flows from operating activities during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and $73.4 million during fiscal 2013. Cash and cash equivalents increased $22.8 million during fiscal 2013 to $105.2 million, or $4.40 per share, at September 30,
2013. The Company continues to maintain a strong balance sheet with no debt.
Commenting on the fiscal fourth quarter results, Reza Meshgin, Chief Executive Officer of
MFLEX said, "Though we saw a sequential rebound in net sales in the fiscal fourth quarter, our revenue results were below our guidance range due to a later start-up for some of our new programs
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and a reduction in orders from a key customer that is currently undergoing a business transition. The reduced net sales, coupled with the inventory write-downs, resulted in gross margin below our expectations."
Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Highlights
Net sales for fiscal 2013 were $787.6 million, compared to $818.9 million in fiscal 2012. Net loss for fiscal 2013 totaled $65.5 million, or $2.74 per share. The results were impacted by lower net sales to two key customers, overhead under-absorption due to the lower net sales and additional manufacturing capacity, and specific inventory write-downs primarily the result of unusable components and late specification changes for certain programs. In addition, during fiscal 2013 the Company incurred an after-tax goodwill impairment charge of approximately $6.2 million and an after-tax stock-based compensation expense of $6.9 million primarily resulting from the change in control that was triggered by the acquisition of the Company's majority shareholder, WBL Corporation Limited. This compares to fiscal 2012 net income of $29.5 million, or $1.22 per diluted
share.
Non-GAAP Results
A reconciliation of GAAP net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share to non-GAAP
net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share is provided in the table at the end of this press release.
Outlook
For the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company expects net sales to be between $190 and
$220 million and approximately breakeven gross margin based on production build plans, projected net sales volume and anticipated product mix.
Commenting on the Company's business outlook, Mr. Meshgin noted, "We expect a sequential increase in net sales in the fiscal first quarter, however our outlook has moderated since our last report. In addition to the expected decline from our customer that is undergoing a business transition, we are also being impacted by weaker end-market demand for certain programs. In light of the reduced net sales expectations, we are evaluating both our new business opportunities and capacity needs in order to return the business to profitability. We continue to solidify our relationships with our newer customers and expect net sales from this group to continue to grow. We are aggressively pursuing new customer and product opportunities to diversify our revenue
streams, improve our gross margin and support our long-term growth objectives. In the meantime,
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we continue to maintain a very solid financial foundation with positive cash flow, over $105 million in cash and no debt, to support us through this transition period."

Conference Call

MFLEX will host a conference call at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. Pacific time) today to review its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and full-year financial results. The dial-in number for the call in North America is 1-877-941-2332 and 1-480-629-9821 for international callers. The call also will be webcast live on the Internet and can be accessed by logging onto www.mflex.com.
The webcast will be archived on the Company's website for at least 60 days following the
call. An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days beginning at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time (5:30 p.m. Pacific time) today. The audio replay dial-in number for North America is
1-800-406-7325 and 1-303-590-3030 for international callers. The replay passcode is 4646136.

About MFLEX

MFLEX (www.mflex.com) is a global provider of high-quality, technologically advanced flexible printed circuits and assemblies to the electronics industry. The Company is one of a limited number of manufacturers that provides a seamless, integrated end-to-end flexible printed circuit solution for customers, ranging from design and application engineering, prototyping and high- volume manufacturing to turnkey component assembly and testing. The Company targets its solutions within the electronics market and, in particular, focuses on applications where flexible printed circuits are the enabling technology in achieving a desired size, shape, weight or functionality of an electronic device. Current applications for the Company's products include smartphones, tablets, computer/data storage, portable bar code scanners, personal computers and other consumer electronic devices. MFLEX's common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol MFLX.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements and predictions regarding: revenue; net sales; sales volumes; net income; profitability; gross margins; revenue growth; cash flow; overhead absorption; forecasts; impairment charges and asset write-downs; demand for our end customers' programs; expansion and diversification of the Company's customer base and product base; labor costs; new customer opportunities; customer relationships; inventory levels; production build plans; program allocation from our end customers; product mix; and the
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ramping and launch of new programs. Additional forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements pertaining to other financial items, plans, strategies or objectives of management for future operations, the Company's future operations and financial condition or prospects, and any other statement that is not historical fact, including any statement which is preceded by the words "forecast," "guidance," "preliminary," "scheduled," "assume," "can," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "estimate," "aim," "intend," "look," "see," "project," "foresee," "target," "anticipate,"
"may," "believe," or similar words. Actual events or results may differ materially from those stated or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including the effect of the economy and seasonality on the demand for electronic devices; the Company's success with new and current customers, those customers' success in the marketplace and usage of flex in their products; demand for the Company's products; the Company's market share in its customers' programs; product mix; the Company's
ability to develop and deliver new technologies; the Company's effectiveness in managing manufacturing processes, inventory levels, costs and yields; the ramping and launch of new programs; currency fluctuations; pricing pressure and the Company's ability to remain cost competitive; the Company's ability to manage quality assurance; the degree to which the Company is able to utilize available manufacturing capacity, enter into new markets and execute its strategic plans; asset write-downs and impairment charges; utility, material and component shortages; the impact of natural disasters, competition and technological advances; the outcome of tax audits; labor issues in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed for the year ending September 30, 2013. These forward-looking statements represent management's judgment as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
(SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS)
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Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

September 30, September 30,

2013 2012 2013 2012

Net sales

$ 188,254

$ 201,587

$ 787,644

$ 818,932

Cost of sales 194,308 189,797 788,774 736,241

Gross (loss) profit (6,054) 11,790 (1,130) 82,691

Operating expenses:

Research and development 1,964 1,405 7,776 7,615

Sales and marketing 5,795 5,841 22,720 24,457

General and administrative 4,504 4,503 17,118 19,839

Stock-based compensation expense resulting from change in control - - 9,582 - Impairment and restructuring - - 7,537 (2,468)

Total operating expenses 12,263 11,749 64,733 49,443

Operating (loss) income (18,317) 41 (65,863) 33,248

Other income (expense), net:

Interest income 323 288 727 1,352

Interest expense (126) (114) (487) (555) Other income (expense), net 774 (206) 1,002 1,656

(Loss) income before income taxes (17,346) 9 (64,621) 35,701 (Provision for) benefit from income taxes (1,125) 2 (910) (6,216)

Net (loss) income

$ (18,471) $

11 $

(65,531) $

29,485

Net (loss) income per share: Basic

Diluted

Shares used in computing net (loss) income per share:

$ (0.77) $

$ (0.77) $

0.00

0.00

$ (2.74) $

$ (2.74) $

1.24

1.22

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Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands)

(unaudited)

September 30, September 30,

2013 2012

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 105,150 $

82,322

Accounts receivable, net 132,247 165,408

Inventories 86,853 124,770

Other current assets 17,265 19,217

Total current assets 341,515 391,717

Property, plant and equipment, net 244,056 274,886

Other assets 24,643 29,807

Total assets

$ 610,214 $

696,410

Accounts payable

$ 166,474 $

199,737

Other current liabilities 32,486 36,111

Total current liabilities 198,960 235,848

Other liabilities 19,063 18,573

Stockholders' equity 392,191 441,989

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $

610,214 $

696,410

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Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

September 30, September 30,

2013 2012 2013 2012

Net (loss) income

$ (18,471) $ 11 $

(65,531)

$ 29,485

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 14,127 12,985 58,154 53,082

Deferred taxes 385 146 (2,523) (2,290) Stock-based compensation expense 603 596 13,612 4,900

Excess tax benefit related to stock option exercises - (102) (29) (177)

Asset impairments - - 7,537 - Restructuring asset recoveries - - - (2,468) (Gain) loss on disposal of equipment (41) 181 (1,702) (516)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities 7,329 (28,027) 63,852 (13,733) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,932 (14,210) 73,370 68,283

Purchases of property and equipment (11,388) (31,433) (47,333) (86,077) Proceeds from sale of equipment and assets held for sale 404 - 2,764 11,471

Net cash used in investing activities (10,984) (31,433) (44,569) (74,606)

Excess tax benefit related to stock option exercises - 102 29 177

Tax withholdings for net share settlement of equity awards (692) (19) (3,454) (1,131) Proceeds from exercise of stock options (1) 6 607 168

Repurchase of common stock (473) - (2,090) (8,844) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,166) 89 (4,908) (9,630)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (727) 445 (1,065) 385

Net (decrease) increase in cash (8,945) (45,109) 22,828 (15,568) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 114,095 127,431 82,322 97,890

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 105,150

$ 82,322 $

105,150

$ 82,322

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Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

Selected Non-GAAP Financial Meas ures and Schedule Reconciling Selected Non-GAAP Financial Meas ures to Com parable GAAP Financial Meas ures

(in thous ands , except per s hare am ounts )

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

Septem ber 30, Septem ber 30,

2013 2012 2013 2012

Weighted-average diluted s hares us ed in calculating non-GAAP diluted net (los s ) incom e per s hare 24,047 24,042 23,898 24,077

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the condensed consolidated financial results prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures (non- GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted net (loss) income per share) that exclude certain charges and gains. Management excludes these items because it believes that the non-GAAP measures enhance an investor's overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and future prospects by being more reflective of the Company's recurring operational activities and to be more comparable with the results of the Company over various periods. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally for strategic decision making, forecasting future results and evaluating current performance. By disclosing non-GAAP financial measures, management intends to provide investors with a more meaningful, consistent comparison of the Company's core operating results and trends for the periods presented. Non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP; therefore, the information is not necessarily comparable to other companies' financial information and should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
The items excluded from GAAP net income and diluted net (loss) income per share in calculating these non-GAAP financial measures are as follows: (a) stock-based compensation expense including additional expense resulting from the change in control that was deemed to occur under the terms
of the Company's stock incentive plan following the acquisition of the Company's majority
shareholder, WBL Corporation Limited; and (b) impairment and restructuring activities, including goodwill impairment charges and recoveries on sale of previously impaired assets.
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Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

Product Mix

Three Months Ended

September 30,

2013 2012

Smartphones 78% 66% Tablets 15% 27%

Consumer Electronics 6% 5%

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

Key Customer Revenue Contribution

Three Months Ended

September 30,

For competitive and customer confidentiality reasons, the Company does not disclose its customers
by name.
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