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): July
22, 2015
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
0-28104 |
95-4527222 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2951 28th Street, Santa Monica, California |
90405 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (424) 268-9444
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 22, 2015 we issued a press release announcing our second quarter
results for 2015. A copy of such release is annexed hereto as an
exhibit. Such financial information included in the Exhibit attached
hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as
shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
July 22, 2015 Press Release |
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.
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. |
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Dated: |
July 22, 2015 |
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By: |
/s/ JOEL M. BENNETT |
Joel M. Bennett, CFO |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
July 22, 2015 Press Release |
Exhibit 99.1
JAKKS Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results
Company Reiterates 2015 Financial Guidance
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2015--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today reported second quarter financial results. For the quarter ended June 30, 2015, the Company reported net sales of $131.1 million, compared to $124.2 million reported in the comparable period in 2014. The reported net loss for the second quarter was $5.7 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of $9.1 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, reported in the comparable period in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2015 improved to $1.5 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 million in 2014. See note below on “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
Second Quarter Highlights
First Half 2015 Financial Overview
Net sales for the six months ending June 30, 2015 increased 19 percent to $245.3 million compared to $206.7 million in 2014. The reported net loss for the six month period was $13.3 million, or $0.69 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss for the first six months of 2014 of $25.4 million, or $1.17 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of 2015 improved to $0.6 million, compared to negative EBITDA of $10.4 million for the first six months of 2014.
Stephen Berman, Chief Executive Officer, JAKKS Pacific, Inc., stated, “The positive momentum we achieved in the first quarter carried into the second quarter. We grew the topline, while improving margins and EBITDA. We have focused our product development and growth opportunities to be more global in nature resulting in our International division having a record quarter, and our Disney product lines continue to perform well around the world.”
Driving success in the second quarter were JAKKS Pacific’s line of Frozen-licensed dolls and costumes which performed well at retail, as did the Disney Princess and Disney Fairies product lines. Other contributors included the World of Nintendo toys ranging from figures and plush to vehicles, and JAKKS’ Max Tow and XPV brands of vehicles. Seasonal water floats, Funnoodle, also performed well in the quarter.
“Looking ahead, I am confident we are poised to continue the momentum of growth and profitability with a compelling portfolio of brands, and believe our product lines slated for introduction this Fall will be one of our most innovative lines yet. Together with the extended terms of our key licenses and our international growth, we are well positioned for the remainder of 2015, and beyond,” said Berman.
In the second half of the year, JAKKS Pacific is set to unveil several new exciting products across a number of categories in time for the upcoming Fall and holiday season. From dolls and radio control vehicles to customizable characters and augmented reality apps, JAKKS will have a full line-up of relevant and engaging product. A few highlights include Sing-A-Long Elsa, the follow up to last year’s most successful toy in the industry; 3DiT! Character Creator featuring Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and DC Superheroes characters; Big Figs, entertainment-licensed large-scale figures based on Minions and Star Wars; new World of Nintendo figures; the Hulk Smash radio control figure inspired from the popular Marvel character; a new large-scale Max Tow Truck Turbo as well as the Jumpin’ Little Monkey in the Animal Babies line and the Street Dogs radio control pup.
Working Capital
As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s working capital was $232.0 million, including cash and equivalents and marketable securities of $110.5 million, compared to working capital of $198.4 million including cash and equivalents and marketable securities of $162.9 million as of June 30, 2014.
2015 Guidance
The Company reiterates its previously issued guidance for the full year of 2015, which estimated net sales in the range of $730 million to $740 million, earnings in the range of approximately $0.71 to $0.75 per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of approximately $56 million to $58 million.
Share Repurchase
In June 2015, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $30 million worth of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock and/or convertible notes through open market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time through March 31, 2016. No shares were repurchased during the second quarter. Approximately 377,000 shares of common stock were repurchased through July 20, 2015 at an aggregate cost of $3.4 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to the preliminary results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP included in this release, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information including Adjusted EBITDA which is a non-GAAP metric that excludes various items that are detailed in the financial tables and accompanying footnotes reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP results contained in this release. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the information may allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance and certain components of the Company’s results. In addition, the Company believes that the presentation of these financial measures enhances an investor’s ability to make period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results. This information should be considered in addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered a substitute for the GAAP results. The Company has reconciled the non-GAAP financial information included in this release to the nearest GAAP measures. See the attached “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
Conference Call Live Webcast
JAKKS Pacific will webcast its second quarter earnings call at 9 a.m. Eastern Time/6 a.m. Pacific Time today. To listen to the live webcast and access the accompanying presentation slides, go to www.jakks.com/investors and click on the earnings website link under Presentations at least 10 minutes prior to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on JAKK’s website approximately one hour following completion of the call through August 21, 2015 ending at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time/8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The playback can be accessed by calling (888) 843-7419 or (630) 652-3042 for international callers, passcode “4017 2694” for both playback numbers.
About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products with a wide range of products that feature popular brands and children's toy licenses. JAKKS’ diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, Halloween Costumes, Kids Furniture, Vehicles, Plush, Art Activity Kits, Seasonal Products, Infant/Pre-School, Construction Toys, Ride-On Vehicles, Wagons, Inflatable Environments and Tents, Impulse Toys and Pet Products sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific®, Road Champs®, Funnoodle®, JAKKS Pets™, Plug It In & Play TV Games™, Kids Only!®, Tollytots®, Disguise®, Moose Mountain® and Maui®. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Nickelodeon®, Warner Bros.®, DC Comics and Saban’s Power Rangers®. DreamPlay Toys, LLC is a joint venture between JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and NantWorks LLC to develop, market and sell toys and related consumer products incorporating NantWorks’ proprietary iD recognition technology. www.jakks.com
© 2015 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. All rights reserved.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific's business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS' products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and difficulties with integrating acquired businesses. The “forward-looking statements” contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 110,269 | $ | 71,525 | ||||||
Marketable securities | 220 | 220 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 117,148 | 234,516 | ||||||||
Inventory, net | 91,887 | 78,827 | ||||||||
Income taxes receivable | 24,008 | 24,008 | ||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 3,358 | 3,358 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 36,073 | 25,139 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 382,963 | 437,593 | ||||||||
Property and equipment | 118,571 | 107,080 | ||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 99,256 | 95,984 | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 19,315 | 11,096 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 44,567 | 44,492 | ||||||||
Trademarks & other assets, net | 56,860 | 61,601 | ||||||||
Investment in DreamPlay LLC | 7,000 | 7,000 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 510,705 | $ | 561,782 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 109,031 | $ | 143,087 | ||||||
Reserve for sales returns and allowances | 16,601 | 24,477 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 25,308 | 23,784 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 150,940 | 191,348 | ||||||||
Long term debt | 215,000 | 215,000 | ||||||||
Other liabilities | 3,949 | 1,874 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 2,199 | 2,496 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liability | 5,987 | 5,980 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 378,075 | 416,698 | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value | 23 | 23 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 202,995 | 202,051 | ||||||||
Treasury stock | (24,000 | ) | (24,000 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (39,953 | ) | (26,645 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (6,878 | ) | (6,835 | ) | ||||||
Total JAKKS Pacific, Inc. stockholders' equity | 132,187 | 144,594 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 443 | 490 | ||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 132,630 | 145,084 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 510,705 | $ | 561,782 | ||||||
Working Capital | $ | 232,023 | $ | 246,245 | ||||||
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||||||||
Second Quarter Earnings Announcement, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) |
(In thousands, except per share data) |
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Net sales | $ | 131,106 | $ | 124,172 | $ | 245,307 | $ | 206,682 | |||||||||||||
Less cost of sales | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods | 73,338 | 69,425 | 135,839 | 118,493 | |||||||||||||||||
Royalty expense | 16,797 | 15,037 | 32,314 | 23,831 | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of tools and molds | 1,684 | 1,892 | 2,489 | 2,985 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 91,819 | 86,354 | 170,642 | 145,309 | |||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 39,287 | 37,818 | 74,665 | 61,373 | |||||||||||||||||
Direct selling expenses | 9,239 | 8,978 | 16,101 | 17,063 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 30,662 | 29,930 | 61,419 | 58,382 | |||||||||||||||||
Reorganization charges | - | 1,154 | - | 1,154 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,394 | 2,575 | 4,352 | 4,517 | |||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (3,008 | ) | (4,819 | ) | (7,207 | ) | (19,743 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in net income of joint venture |
1,684 | - | 1,684 | 314 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 16 | 30 | 35 | 57 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (3,106 | ) | (2,983 | ) | (6,080 | ) | (5,189 | ) | |||||||||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (4,414 | ) | (7,772 | ) | (11,568 | ) | (24,561 | ) | |||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,313 | 1,281 | 1,740 | 797 | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (5,727 | ) | (9,053 | ) | (13,308 | ) | (25,358 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | (47 | ) | - | (47 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc. |
$ | (5,680 | ) | $ | (9,053 | ) | $ | (13,261 | ) | $ | (25,358 | ) | |||||||||
Loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.43 | ) | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | (1.17 | ) | |||||||||
Shares used in loss per share | 19,108 | 21,276 | 19,115 | 21,639 | |||||||||||||||||
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of
Adjusted EBITDA
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,
2015 and 2014
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures:
This press release and accompanying schedules provide certain information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, which may be considered non-GAAP financial measures under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP financial measures below, as required under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from operations before depreciation, amortization and adjusted for certain non-recurring charges incurred, primarily related to reorganization expenses and certain non-cash charges for restricted stock compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized financial measure under GAAP, but we believe that it is useful in measuring our operating performance. We believe that the use of the non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted EBITDA enhances an overall understanding of the Company’s past financial performance, and provides useful information to the investor by comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis and the use of Adjusted EBITDA by other comparable companies as a measure of performance.
Investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income, or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because these measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | $ | (3,008 | ) | $ | (4,819 | ) | $ | (7,207 | ) | $ | (19,743 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,078 | 4,467 | 6,841 | 7,502 | ||||||||||||||||||
Reorganization charges | - | 1,154 | - | 1,154 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock compensation expense | 440 | 361 | 944 | 638 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,510 | $ | 1,163 | $ | 578 | $ | (10,449 | ) |
CONTACT:
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
Sara Rosales Montalvo, 424-268-9363
or
Joel
Bennett, 424-268-9450