Tech Data anuncia resultados récord en el último trimestre
Los ingresos netos crecieron 39% y las ventas aumentaron 24%
5 de septiembre del 2000 - En inglés
CLEARWATER, FL (September 5, 2000) - Tech Data Corporation, a leading provider of IT products and logistics management services, today announced record sales and earnings for the second quarter ended July 31, 2000. Net income for the second quarter increased 38.6% to $40.8 million, or $.72 per diluted share, compared with $29.4 million, or $.54 per diluted share in the second quarter last year. Sales in the second quarter increased 24.2% to $5.0 billion from $4.0 billion for the comparable quarter last year
Net income for the six months ended July 31, 2000 increased 35.8% to $78.0 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, compared with $57.4 million, or $1.07 per diluted share last year. Sales for the six-month period ended July 31, 2000 increased 25.6% to $9.9 billion compared with $7.9 billion last year.
"We generated excellent revenue and profit growth in the second quarter, reflecting Tech Data's strongest market position in our 26-year history," commented Steven A. Raymund, Tech Data's chairman and chief executive officer. "By relentlessly focusing on our core competencies and delivering unparalleled customer service, we are proving that Tech Data is the best logistics partner for today's technology leaders."
Second-quarter sales grew 43% in the U.S. and 16% in Europe on a local currency basis. Rest-of-world sales increased 23%. Systems sales grew 37% during the second quarter, while peripherals and networking sales increased 27% and 26%, respectively. Software sales declined 8% during the second quarter, and accounted for approximately 11% of total sales. Peripherals business represented 44% of total sales, systems 29% and networking 16%. Electronic commerce sales grew to $4.9 billion on an annualized basis, up nearly 100% from the prior-year second quarter.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: business conditions and growth in the personal computer industry and general economy; competitive factors including compressed gross profit margins; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; product availability; changes in product mix; labor strikes; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; income tax legislation; and the risk factors listed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. The Fortune 500 company and its subsidiaries serve more than 100,000 technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options, configuration and assembly services as well as a full range of award-winning electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $17 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2000.
Tech Data Second-quarter Financial Results - Consolidated Statement of Income and Balance Sheet (
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