Arrow Electronics Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today reported fourth-quarter 2022 sales of $9.32 billion, an increase of 3 percent year over year, and an increase of 8 percent year over year on a constant currency basis¹.Fourth-quarter 2022 net income was $349 million, or $5.66 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $371 million, or $5.26 per share on a diluted basis, in the fourth quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income¹ was $351 million, or $5.69 per share on a diluted basis, in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with non-GAAP net income of $379 million, or $5.37 per share on a diluted basis, in the fourth quarter of 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2022, changes in foreign currencies had negative impacts on growth of approximately $357 million on sales and $0.19 on earnings per share on a diluted basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

“I am pleased to report that this was another great quarter. Both our global components and global enterprise computing solutions businesses performed well in market conditions that remain challenging,” said Sean Kerins, Arrow's president and chief executive officer. “Our dedicated team helped us deliver strong quarterly sales, gross profit, operating income, and earnings per share.”

Global components fourth-quarter sales of $6.83 billion reflected an increase of 2 percent year over year, and an increase of 6 percent year over year on a constant currency basis. Americas components fourth-quarter sales increased 9 percent year over year. Europe components fourth-quarter sales increased 23 percent year over year, and increased 38 percent year over year on a constant currency basis. Asia-Pacific components fourth-quarter sales decreased 14 percent year over year. Global components fourth-quarter operating income was $443 million and fourth-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $449 million.

“Demand for electronic components and associated design, engineering and supply chain services generally remained healthy in the Americas and Europe regions, but we experienced softer demand in Asia, particularly in China. We are proud to service a variety of industries and provide products from a diverse group of suppliers to a diverse group of customers around the world,” said Mr. Kerins.

Global enterprise computing solutions (“ECS”) fourth-quarter sales of $2.50 billion reflected an increase of 7 percent year over year, and an increase of 12 percent year over year on a constant currency basis. Europe enterprise computing solutions fourth-quarter sales increased 11 percent year over year, and increased 24 percent year over year on a constant currency basis. Americas enterprise computing fourth-quarter sales increased 4 percent year over year. Global enterprise computing solutions fourth-quarter operating income was $155 million. Fourth-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $156 million.

“Hardware supply constraints are easing, and demand remained strong for most of our key technology categories. We continue to see strength in cloud, IT-as-a-Service and enterprise software adoption, and we were pleased with the results of the business,” said Mr. Kerins.

“Enhancing shareholder value remains a top priority," said Raj Agrawal, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “Our strong financial returns and the effective management of our balance sheet have enabled us to deliver on our commitment to return cash to shareholders by repurchasing $300 million of shares during the fourth quarter. We are also pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has approved an additional $1 billion to our repurchase authorization². Returning cash to shareholders through our stock repurchase plan remains one of our priorities, and this new authorization reflects that commitment."

FULL-YEAR RESULTS

Full-year 2022 sales of $37.12 billion increased 8 percent year over year, and increased 11 percent year over year on a constant currency basis. Net income for 2022 was $1.43 billion, or $21.80 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $1.11 billion, or $15.10 per share on a diluted basis, for 2021. Non-GAAP net incomewas $1.47 billion, or $22.38 per share on a diluted basis, in 2022 compared with non-GAAP net income of $1.14 billion, or $15.50 per share on a diluted basis, for 2021. In 2022, changes in foreign currencies had negative impacts on growth of approximately $1.18 billion on sales, and $0.53 on earnings per share on a diluted basis compared to 2021.

“In 2022, we delivered the best financial results in the history of the company. Throughout the year, we continued to make investments to support our customer needs, and we continued to grow and generate strong shareholder returns in the process,” said Mr. Kerins. “We continue to have confidence in the business and Arrow’s long-term growth potential.”

¹ A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures is presented in the reconciliation tables included herein.

² See additional information related to the company's share repurchase program located at page 3 of this press release.

FIRST-QUARTER 2023 OUTLOOK

• Consolidated sales of $8.33 billion to $8.93 billion, with global components sales of $6.55 billion to $6.85 billion, and global enterprise computing solutions sales of $1.78 billion to $2.08 billion
• Net income per share on a diluted basis of $4.24 to $4.44, and non-GAAP net income per share on a diluted basis of $4.40 to $4.60
• Average tax rate of approximately 23.5 percent compared to the long-term range of 23 to 25 percent
• Average diluted shares outstanding of 59.5 million
• Interest expense of approximately $68 million
• Expecting the average USD-to-Euro exchange rate to be $1.07 to €1 compared to $1.12 to €1 in the first quarter of 2022
• Changes in foreign currencies to decrease sales by approximately $182 million, and earnings per share on a diluted basis by $0.13 compared to the first quarter of 2022
• Changes in foreign currencies to increase quarter-over-quarter growth in sales by $175 million and earnings per share on a diluted basis by $0.11 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022
• On a constant currency basis, our first quarter guidance implies a sequential growth rate range of down 6 percent to up 2 percent for global components and down 18 percent to 30 percent for global enterprise computing solutions, when compared to the fourth quarter of 2022

Please refer to the CFO commentary, which can be found at investor.arrow.com, as a supplement to the company’s earnings release. The company uses its website as a tool to disclose important information about the company and comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation Fair Disclosure.

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements, as the term is defined under the federal securities laws, including but not limited to statements regarding: Arrow’s future financial performance, including its outlook on financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, such as sales, net income per diluted share, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, average tax rate, average diluted shares outstanding, interest expense, average USD-to-Euro exchange rate, impact to sales due to changes in foreign currencies, intangible amortization expense per diluted share, restructuring and integration charges per diluted share, and expectations regarding customer and market demand and trends, supply chain constraints, business strategy, and shareholder returns. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or facts to differ materially from such statements for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: unfavorable economic conditions; disruptions or inefficiencies in the supply chain, including any potential adverse effects of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic; political instability; impacts of military conflict, including the conflict in Ukraine; industry conditions; changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand; competition; other vagaries in the global components and the global enterprise computing solutions markets; deteriorating economic conditions, including economic recession, inflation, tax rates, foreign currency exchange rates, or the availability of capital; the effects of natural or man-made catastrophic events; changes in relationships with key suppliers; increased profit margin pressure; changes in legal and regulatory matters; non-compliance with certain regulations, such as export, antitrust, and anti-corruption laws; foreign tax and other loss contingencies; and the company's ability to generate cash flow. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause the company's future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in other filings the company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any of the forward-looking statements.

Certain Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the company also provides certain non-GAAP financial information. The company provides non-GAAP sales, gross profit, operating income, income before income taxes, provision for income taxes, consolidated net income, noncontrolling interests, net income attributable to shareholders, effective tax rate and net income per share on a diluted basis, which are non-GAAP measures adjusted for the impact of changes in foreign currencies (referred to as "changes in foreign currencies" or "on a constant currency basis") by re-translating prior-period results at current-period foreign exchange rates, identifiable intangible asset amortization, restructuring, integration, and other charges, pension settlement loss and net gains and losses on investments. Management believes that providing this additional information is useful to the reader to better assess and understand the company’s operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management, especially when comparing results with previous periods. Management typically monitors the business as adjusted for these items, in addition to GAAP results, to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting purposes, for short- and long-term operating plans, and to evaluate the company's financial performance. However, analysis of results on a non-GAAP basis should be used as a complement to, in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, data presented in accordance with GAAP.

Share Repurchase Program

The expansion of our share repurchase program occurred on January 31, 2023 and will permit the company to continue repurchasing shares of its common stock as market and business conditions warrant through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Repurchases may continue from time to time, as conditions permit, until the number of shares authorized to be repurchased have been acquired, or until the authorization to repurchase is terminated, whichever occurs first, and the company has no obligation to repurchase any amount under the program.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230202005238/en/