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Kulicke & Soffa Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

Published: 2021-05-06 02:16:00 ET
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Delivers GAAP Operating Margin of 24.4% and Strong Outlook

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S" or the "Company"), today announced financial results of its second fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021. The Company reported  second quarter net revenue of $340.2 million, net income of $71.3 million, representing EPS of $1.13 per fully diluted share, and non-GAAP net income of $79.4 million, representing non-GAAP EPS of $1.26 per fully diluted share.

Kulicke & Soffa is a critical supplier of global semiconductor and LED production equipment and solutions.  Recent supply chain mitigation efforts have increased its outlook into the second fiscal half.

Quarterly Results - U.S. GAAP

Fiscal Q2 2021

Change vs.

Fiscal Q2 2020

Change vs.

Fiscal Q1 2021

Net Revenue

$340.2 million

up 125.7%

up 27%

Gross Profit

$148.5 million

up 114.3%

up 22.2%

Gross Margin

43.7%

down 230 bps

down 170 bps

Income from Operations

$83.1 million

up 648.6%

up 53.9%

Operating Margin

24.4%

up 1700 bps

up 420 bps

Net Income

$71.3 million

up 499.2%

up 47.3%

Net Margin

21.0%

up 1310 bps

up 290 bps

EPS – Diluted

$1.13

up 494.7%

up 46.8%

Quarterly Results - Non-GAAP

Fiscal Q2 2021

Change vs.

Fiscal Q2 2020

Change vs.

Fiscal Q1 2021

Income from Operations

$89.8 million

up 441%

up 50.2%

Operating Margin

26.4%

up 1540 bps

up 410 bps

Net Income

$79.4 million

up 367.1%

up 47.9%

Net Margin

23.4%

up 1210 bps

up 340 bps

EPS - Diluted

$1.26

up 384.6%

up 46.5%

A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also the "Use of non-GAAP Financial Results" section.

Due to ongoing global supply chain challenges and strong business conditions, the Company incurred expediting fees and spot purchases of $4.9 million during the second fiscal quarter. These incremental expenses materially contributed to the sequential gross margin change in the second fiscal quarter and are anticipated to continue temporarily through the second fiscal half of 2021. Management remains committed to fundamental gross margin improvement over the long-term.

Fusen Chen, Kulicke & Soffa's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Demand continues to be strong for our solutions and is supported by structural dynamics, including the increasing global reliance on semiconductors and the increasing capital intensity within the semiconductor assembly process. These improving dynamics, combined with our ongoing strategic execution in supporting technology change for leading-edge applications and also for the display market, provide many new opportunities for shareholder value creation."

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenue of $340.2 million.
  • Gross margin of 43.7%.
  • Net income of $71.3 million or $1.13 per share; non-GAAP net income of $79.4 million or $1.26 per share.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $564.3 million as of April 3, 2021.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Outlook

The Company currently expects net revenue in the third fiscal quarter of 2021 ending July 3, 2021 to be approximately $400 million +/- $20 million, and expects non-GAAP EPS to be approximately $1.35 +/- 10%.

Looking forward, Fusen Chen commented, "Our global operations and R&D teams have aggressively worked to mitigate supply chain constraints within our control. While ongoing challenges remain, these efforts have allowed us to further support our customers during this period of industry growth and increase our outlook into the second fiscal half."

Earnings Conference Call Details

A conference call to discuss these results will be held on May 6, 2021, beginning at 8:00am EDT. To access the conference call, interested parties may call +1-877-407-8037 or internationally +1-201-689-8037. A live webcast link and supplemental earnings presentation will also be available at investor.kns.com.

A replay will be available from approximately one hour after the completion of the call through May 13th by calling toll-free +1-877-660-6853 or internationally +1-201-612-7415 and using the replay ID number of 13717954. A webcast replay will also be available at investor.kns.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release also contains the following non-GAAP financial results: income from operations, operating margin, net income, net margin and net income per diluted share. The Company's non-GAAP results exclude amortization of intangibles, costs associated with restructuring and severance, equity-based compensation, acquisition and integration costs, impairment relating to assets acquired through business combinations, income tax expense arising from discrete tax items triggered by significant changes in tax law, gain/loss on disposals of businesses, as well as tax benefits or expense associated with the foregoing non-GAAP items. The non-GAAP adjustments may or may not be infrequent or nonrecurring in nature, but are a result of periodic or non-core operating activities. These non-GAAP measures are consistent with the way management analyzes and assesses the Company's operating results. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures enhance investors' understanding of the Company's underlying operational performance, as well as their ability to compare the Company's period-to-period financial results and the Company's overall performance to that of its competitors.

Management uses both U.S. GAAP metrics as well as these non-GAAP metrics to evaluate the Company's operating and financial results. Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in the Company's industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on the Company's reported financial results. The presentation of non-GAAP items is meant to supplement, but not substitute for, GAAP financial measures or information. The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP results in combination with GAAP results provides better transparency to the investment community when analyzing business trends, providing meaningful comparisons with prior period performance and enhancing investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective. A reconciliation of each available GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the financial tables at the end of this press release.

About Kulicke & Soffa

Kulicke & Soffa (NASDAQ: KLIC) is a leading provider of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly solutions serving the global automotive, consumer, communications, computing and industrial markets. Founded in 1951, K&S prides itself on establishing foundations for technological advancement - creating pioneering interconnect solutions that enable performance improvements, power efficiency, form-factor reductions and assembly excellence of current and next-generation semiconductor devices.

Leveraging decades of development proficiency and extensive process technology expertise, Kulicke & Soffa's expanding portfolio provides equipment solutions, aftermarket products and services supporting a comprehensive set of interconnect technologies including wire bonding, advanced packaging, lithography, and electronics assembly. Dedicated to empowering technological discovery, always, K&S collaborates with customers and technology partners to push the boundaries of possibility, enabling a smarter future.

Caution Concerning Results and Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical statements, this press release contains statements relating to future events and our future results. These statements are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our judgments and future expectations concerning our business, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from our expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, and the other factors listed or discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2020, filed on November 20, 2020, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:

Kulicke & Soffa

Joseph Elgindy

Investor Relations

P: +1-215-784-7518

F: +1-215-784-6180

 

KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share and employee data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

Net revenue

$

340,163

$

150,741

$

608,020

$

295,038

Cost of sales

191,673

81,438

338,044

155,371

Gross profit

148,490

69,303

269,976

139,667

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

27,774

27,331

61,274

53,755

Research and development

34,868

29,067

66,412

57,359

Amortization of intangible assets

1,355

1,820

3,313

3,637

Acquisition-related costs

1,379

1,730

Restructuring

9

91

426

Total operating expenses

65,376

58,227

132,820

115,177

Income from operations

83,114

11,076

137,156

24,490

Other income (expense):

Interest income

586

2,675

1,237

5,514

Interest expense

(74)

(661)

(106)

(1,244)

Income before income taxes

83,626

13,090

138,287

28,760

Income tax expense

12,212

1,162

18,510

3,295

Share of results of equity-method investee, net of tax

94

40

94

100

Net income

$

71,320

$

11,888

$

119,683

$

25,365

Net income per share:

Basic

$

1.15

$

0.19

$

1.93

$

0.40

Diluted

$

1.13

$

0.19

$

1.90

$

0.39

Cash dividends declared per share

$

0.14

$

0.12

$

0.28

$

0.24

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

62,068

63,679

62,023

63,675

Diluted

63,237

64,219

63,118

64,266

Three months ended

Six months ended

Supplemental financial data:

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

Depreciation and amortization

$

4,600

$

4,769

$

9,747

$

9,528

Capital expenditures

5,121

2,775

8,808

5,099

Equity-based compensation expense:

Cost of sales

210

183

415

415

Selling, general and administrative

2,824

2,695

5,103

5,430

Research and development

929

844

1,846

1,486

Total equity-based compensation expense

$

3,963

$

3,722

$

7,364

$

7,331

As of

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

Backlog of orders 1

$

664,831

$

136,353

Number of employees

3,434

2,929

1.

Represents customer purchase commitments. While the Company believes these orders are firm, they are generally cancellable by customers without penalty.

 

KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

As of

April 3, 2021

October 3, 2020

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

257,333

$

188,127

Short-term investments

307,000

342,000

Accounts and other receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $942 and $968, respectively

307,934

198,640

Inventories, net

139,999

111,809

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

23,471

19,620

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

1,035,737

860,196

Property, plant and equipment, net

61,965

59,147

Operating right-of-use assets

21,346

22,688

Goodwill

73,548

56,695

Intangible assets, net

46,046

37,972

Deferred tax assets

9,668

8,147

Equity investments

6,371

7,535

Other assets

2,292

2,186

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,256,973

$

1,054,566

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

123,832

57,688

Operating lease liabilities

6,171

5,903

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

104,386

76,762

Income taxes payable

25,183

17,540

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

259,572

157,893

Deferred income taxes

33,395

33,005

Income taxes payable

67,234

74,957

Operating lease liabilities

16,741

18,325

Other liabilities

13,171

12,392

TOTAL LIABILITIES

390,113

296,572

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock, no par value

542,112

539,213

Treasury stock, at cost

(392,680)

(394,817)

Retained earnings

718,427

616,119

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(999)

(2,521)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

866,860

$

757,994

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,256,973

$

1,054,566

 

KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

27,085

$

14,055

$

85,720

$

39,083

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

1,775

(131,466)

1,999

(24,979)

Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities

(9,910)

12,106

(19,117)

14,258

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(1,287)

238

604

(239)

Changes in cash and cash equivalents

17,663

(105,067)

69,206

28,123

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

239,670

497,374

188,127

364,184

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

257,333

$

392,307

$

257,333

$

392,307

Short-term investments

307,000

248,000

307,000

248,000

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

$

564,333

$

640,307

$

564,333

$

640,307

 

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP 

to Non-GAAP Income from Operation and Operating Margin

(In thousands, except percentages)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

January 2, 2021

Net revenue

$

340,163

$

150,741

$

267,857

U.S. GAAP income from operations

83,114

11,076

54,042

U.S. GAAP operating margin

24.4

%

7.3

%

20.2

%

Pre-tax non-GAAP items:

Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combination- selling, general and administrative

1,355

1,820

1,958

Restructuring

9

91

Equity-based compensation (a)

3,963

3,722

3,401

Acquisition-related costs  

1,379

351

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

89,811

$

16,627

$

59,843

Non-GAAP operating margin

26.4

%

11.0

%

22.3

%

(a)

This non-GAAP measure is newly included for the three months ended January 2, 2021. Comparatives have been included.

 

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and

U.S. GAAP net income per share to Non-GAAP net income per share

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

April 3, 2021

March 28, 2020

January 2, 2021

Net revenue

$

340,163

$

150,741

$

267,857

U.S. GAAP net income

71,320

11,888

48,363

U.S. GAAP net margin

21.0

%

7.9

%

18.1

%

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combination- selling, general and administrative

1,355

1,820

1,958

Restructuring

9

91

Equity-based compensation

3,963

3,722

3,401

Acquisition-related costs

1,379

351

Income tax effects on non-GAAP items

1,429

(432)

(474)

Total non-GAAP adjustments

$

8,126

$

5,119

$

5,327

Non-GAAP net income

$

79,446

$

17,007

$

53,690

Non-GAAP net margin

23.4

%

11.3

%

20.0

%

U.S. GAAP net income per share:

Basic

1.15

0.19

0.78

Diluted(a)

1.13

0.19

0.77

Non-GAAP adjustments per share:(b)

Basic

0.13

0.08

0.09

Diluted

0.13

0.07

0.09

Non-GAAP net income per share:

Basic

$

1.28

$

0.27

$

0.87

Diluted(c)

$

1.26

$

0.26

$

0.86

(a)

GAAP diluted net earnings per share reflects any dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units and stock options, but that effect is excluded when calculating GAAP diluted net (loss) per share because it would be anti-dilutive.

(b)

Non-GAAP adjustments per share include amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, costs associated with restructuring, equity-based compensation expenses and acquisition-related costs as well as income tax effects associated with the foregoing non-GAAP items.

(c)

Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share reflects any dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units and stock options.

 

 

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