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): April 20, 2004
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5571 75-1047710
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1800, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (817) 415-3700
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 20, 2004, RadioShack Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release containing certain information with respect to its first quarter 2004
financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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 thereunto duly authorized this 20th day of April, 2004.
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
/s/ Michael D. Newman
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Michael D. Newman
Senior Vice President - Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press Release, dated April 20, 2004.
Exhibit 99.1
April 20, 2004
RSH-2004-019
For further information contact:
James M. Grant, Laura Moore,
Senior Director, Investor Relations Senior Vice President,
(817) 415-7833 Chief Communications Officer
Or (817) 415-3300
Leah M. King Media.relations@radioshack.com
Director, Investor Relations ------------------------------
(817) 415-2909
investor.relations@radioshack.com
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RadioShack Corporation Announces First Quarter 2004 Financial Results
Net Income up 21%, E.P.S. up 24%
Fort Worth, Texas - RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today announced first
quarter net income of $68 million or $0.41 per diluted share for the quarter
ended March 31, 2004. This compares to net income of $57 million or $0.33 per
diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
First quarter 2004 comparable store sales which, trended sequentially higher
each month of the quarter, were up 3% compared to the prior year. Total sales in
the first quarter of 2004 were up 2% to $1,093 million, compared to total sales
of $1,070 million for the previous year. First quarter 2004 wireless
communications department sales were up 28%.
"Strong sales of wireless products and services combined with favorable
profitability trends company-wide are positively impacting our bottom line,"
said Leonard Roberts, chairman and chief executive officer. "We continue to
build upon our position of strength in wireless and are taking action to improve
results in our other businesses. At the same time, we have become more
productive and are delivering higher earnings and greater shareholder value."
Other financial highlights of the first quarter of 2004 were as follows:
o Gross profit dollars increased in five out of seven departments.
o Gross margin increased by 134 basis points.
o RadioShack leveraged selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses
as a percent of sales by 31 basis points. SG&A expenses increased by just
1.3% in the first quarter of 2004 versus the prior year.
o Inventory turnover for the trailing four quarters ended March 31, 2004 was 2.8
times versus 2.6 times in the corresponding period the prior year.
As for financial guidance, RadioShack anticipates generating second quarter 2004
earnings per share of $0.38 to $0.40. Earnings per diluted share for fiscal year
2004 are still anticipated to grow 13% to 15% year-over-year which implies $1.99
to $2.04. This annual earnings per share growth is predicated upon sales growth
of three to four percent, gross margin gains of 50 to 70 basis points, and SG&A
growth of 1.5 to 2.5 percent.
Today at 9:00 a.m. ET, management will host a conference call for interested
investors followed by a question and answer period. The public is invited to
listen to the call live on the Internet at www.radioshackcorporation.com on the
Investor Relations page. The call will be replayed on the web site until July
16, 2004 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Statements made in this news release which are forward-looking involve risks and
uncertainties and are indicated by words such as "anticipates" and other similar
words or phrases. These uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic
conditions, product demand, competitive products and pricing, availability of
products, the regulatory environment and other risks indicated in filings with
the S.E.C. such as RadioShack's most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
Fort Worth, Texas-based RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) is the nation's most
trusted consumer electronics specialty retailer of wireless communications,
electronic parts, batteries and accessories, as well as other digital technology
products and services. With 6,979 outlets nationwide at quarter's end, it is
estimated that 94 percent of all Americans live or work within five minutes of a
RadioShack store or dealer. The company's knowledgeable sales associates and
brand position - "You've got questions. We've got answers.(R)" - support
RadioShack's mission to demystify technology in every neighborhood in America.
For more information on the company, visit the RadioShack Corporation Web site
at www.radioshackcorporation.com. For more information on RadioShack products
and services, visit its e-commerce Web site at www.radioshack.com.
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Increase/
March 31, (Decrease)
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2004 2003 2004 vs 2003
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Net sales and operating revenues $1,092.6 $1,070.3 $ 22.3
Cost of products sold 539.6 542.9 (3.3)
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Gross profit 553.0 527.4 25.6
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 412.9 407.8 5.1
Depreciation and amortization 24.1 22.6 1.5
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Total operating expenses 437.0 430.4 6.6
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Operating income 116.0 97.0 19.0
Interest income 1.5 1.5 -
Interest expense (7.4) (9.6) 2.2
Other income - 2.4 (2.4)
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Income before income taxes 110.1 91.3 18.8
Provision for income taxes 41.8 34.7 7.1
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Net income 68.3 56.6 11.7
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Net income per share:
Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.33 $ 0.09
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Diluted $ 0.41 $ 0.33 $ 0.08
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Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic 163.0 171.4 (8.4)
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Diluted 165.1 171.8 (6.7)
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Shares outstanding 161.9 169.1 (7.2)
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RADIOSHACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In millions)
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2004 2003 2003
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Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 577.0 $ 634.7 $ 456.7
Accounts and notes receivable, net 142.1 182.4 164.6
Inventories, net 769.9 766.5 844.3
Other current assets 87.7 83.0 84.2
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Total current assets 1,576.7 1,666.6 1,549.8
Property, plant and equipment, net 528.5 513.1 419.3
Other assets, net 71.4 64.2 98.1
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Total assets $ 2,176.6 $ 2,243.9 $ 2,067.2
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Short-term debt, including current
maturities of long-term debt $ 119.1 $ 77.4 $ 16.0
Accounts payable 271.4 300.2 216.6
Accrued expenses 259.2 343.0 277.0
Income taxes payable 128.8 137.5 155.5
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Total current liabilities 778.5 858.1 665.1
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 515.3 541.3 590.7
Other non-current liabilities 75.0 75.2 78.4
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Total liabilities 1,368.8 1,474.6 1,334.2
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Stockholders' equity 807.8 769.3 733.0
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Total Liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,176.6 $ 2,243.9 $ 2,067.2
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RADIOSHACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2004 2003
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 68.3 $ 56.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 24.1 22.6
Provision for credit losses and bad debts 0.3 (0.1)
Other items 5.8 3.3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 40.5 41.6
Inventories (3.4) 126.9
Other current assets (5.1) (1.1)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable (114.2) (146.5)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 16.3 103.3
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (41.3) (21.4)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 0.2 0.1
Other investing activities (3.5) (0.1)
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Net cash used in investing activities (44.6) (21.4)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock (81.1) (62.5)
Sale of treasury stock to employee benefit plans 11.1 10.5
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 30.9 0.3
Changes in short-term borrowings, net 9.8 -
Repayments of long-term borrowings (0.1) (20.0)
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Net cash used in financing activities (29.4) (71.7)
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (57.7) 10.2
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 634.7 446.5
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $577.0 $456.7
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