ENGINEERING
Xyratex Continues to Nosedive
Xyratex has announced results for the second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2013. Revenues for the second quarter were $216.2 million, a decrease of 33% compared to revenues of $322.1 million for the same period in the prior year.
For the second quarter, GAAP net income was $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $7.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income was $2.7 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $9.3 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the same quarter a year ago.
"After three months in the CEO position, my perspectives on the important role Xyratex plays in the data storage market and the significant opportunities for the Company in terms of future growth have been confirmed for me. The capability and expertise that Xyratex possesses to deliver storage technology that enables its customers to be successful in their markets is proven, repeatable and verifiable. I have conducted a detailed analysis of the business with the Board, including our most recently appointed Board members, Vadim Perelman and Ken Traub, who represent our largest investor, Baker Street Capital. Our core businesses of Capital Equipment and Storage Solutions are both profitable and cash generative. I am encouraged by the longer term opportunities for growth in these businesses. The gradual revenue decline from our previously largest customer NetApp will cease after 2014 and this revenue is being replaced with new OEM business wins. With our new ClusterStor product line, which addresses the HPC/Big Data marketplace, we have achieved incremental design wins, added a number of new customers in just the last 3 months and are on course to meet our revenue target of $60m in fiscal 2013. I am very encouraged that ClusterStor is approaching the inflection point where, as revenue ramps year over year, the product line can generate a positive contribution to the overall business," said Ernie Sampias, CEO. "I can also confirm that the Board is unanimously supportive of our long-term growth strategy."
For the second quarter, GAAP net income was $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $7.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income was $2.7 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $9.3 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the same quarter a year ago.
"After three months in the CEO position, my perspectives on the important role Xyratex plays in the data storage market and the significant opportunities for the Company in terms of future growth have been confirmed for me. The capability and expertise that Xyratex possesses to deliver storage technology that enables its customers to be successful in their markets is proven, repeatable and verifiable. I have conducted a detailed analysis of the business with the Board, including our most recently appointed Board members, Vadim Perelman and Ken Traub, who represent our largest investor, Baker Street Capital. Our core businesses of Capital Equipment and Storage Solutions are both profitable and cash generative. I am encouraged by the longer term opportunities for growth in these businesses. The gradual revenue decline from our previously largest customer NetApp will cease after 2014 and this revenue is being replaced with new OEM business wins. With our new ClusterStor product line, which addresses the HPC/Big Data marketplace, we have achieved incremental design wins, added a number of new customers in just the last 3 months and are on course to meet our revenue target of $60m in fiscal 2013. I am very encouraged that ClusterStor is approaching the inflection point where, as revenue ramps year over year, the product line can generate a positive contribution to the overall business," said Ernie Sampias, CEO. "I can also confirm that the Board is unanimously supportive of our long-term growth strategy."
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