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AVX Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results

Submitted by: John Warner on Oct 25, 2006 at 11:32 pm Tagged with: Miscellany Source:

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) reported that net sales improved to $374.6 million in the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006 from $325.9 million in the same quarter last year. This was an increase of $48.7 million, or 14.9%, from the previous year. During the first six months ended September 30, 2006, net sales increased to $741.1 million, up $95.3 million, or 14.8%, compared to the first six months of last year.

Chief Executive Officer and President John Gilbertson, stated, “After a good first quarter, we have seen continued growth in demand throughout the second quarter in all market segments.”

Net income for the quarter improved $21.8 million to $38.8 million, or $0.22 per share, compared to net income of $17.0 million, or $0.10 per share for the same quarter last year. Net income for the first six months improved $47.7 million to $75.0 million, or $0.43 per share, compared to net income of $27.3 million, or $0.16 per share during the first six months of the prior year.

The improved operating profit this year resulted from higher sales, reduced operating costs and enhanced production capabilities in lower cost regions, as well as a favorable mix of value added component and connector sales.

The Quarter’s highlights:

* Revenue up 14.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
* Gross profit margin improved to 20.8%.
* Diluted earnings per share of $0.22, up $0.12 from last year.
* Highest quarterly earnings per share in over 5 years.
* Dividends paid of $0.0375 per share.

Cash, including short and long-term investments in securities, increased $22.8 million during the September quarter and totaled $885.6 million at September 30, 2006. During the quarter, $6.5 million of dividends to stockholders were paid, and $5.2 million was used to purchase AVX shares on the market, now held as treasury stock.

John Gilbertson went on to state, "The market conditions have led to stable sales prices. Our efforts to provide unique solutions for our customers through the development of innovative advanced products, and our continuing efforts to reduce our cost structure have resulted in improved operating results. Our financial position remains exceptionally strong and we continue to be optimistic about the balance of this fiscal year for electronic components."

AVX, headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a broad line of passive electronic components and related products.

Please visit our website at www.avx.com.