Silicon Labs Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

Silicon Labs Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

- Record Revenue in IoT and Infrastructure -

PR Newswire

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs SLAB, a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2018. Revenue in the third quarter established a new, all-time record, exceeding the high end of guidance at $230.2 million, up from $217.1 million in the second quarter. Third quarter GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) established eight-year record highs at $0.63 and $1.01, respectively.

"We are delighted to report outstanding third quarter 2018 financial performance, including 16 percent year-on-year revenue growth," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "We saw sequential growth in all core business categories in Q3 and delivered record performance in IoT and Infrastructure. We have delivered target operating model performance in top line revenue growth, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP opex and non-GAAP operating margin for the past five quarters."

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

  • IoT revenue increased to $125 million, up 8% sequentially and 25% year-on-year.
  • Infrastructure revenue increased to $53 million, up 2% sequentially and 35% year-on-year.
  • Broadcast revenue increased to $36 million, up 6% sequentially and down 16% year-on-year.
  • Access revenue increased to $16 million, up 5% sequentially and down 4% year-on-year.

On a GAAP basis:

  • GAAP gross margin was 58.9%
  • GAAP R&D expenses were $61 million
  • GAAP SG&A expenses were $49 million
  • GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 10.9%
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.63

On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below:

  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 60.8%
  • Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $47 million
  • Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $40 million
  • Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 23.0%
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $1.01

Product Highlights

  • Released Wireless Xpress modules, enabling developers to move from product concept to prototyping in a matter of hours instead of weeks, and without firmware development.
  • Collaborated with Q-Free to create the ParQSense outdoor parking sensor solution using Silicon Labs' Wonder Gecko wireless MCU, making it faster and easier for drivers in urban areas to locate open parking spots.
  • Introduced new any-frequency clocks with an integrated quartz crystal, simplifying board design and guaranteeing reliable start-up and operation over the lifetime of end products.

Business Highlights

  • Reached a milestone with one billion cumulative units of TV tuners shipped.

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the fourth quarter to be in the range of $221 to $227 million, with IoT up and declines in Infrastructure, Broadcast and Access, and estimates the following:

On a GAAP basis:

  • GAAP gross margin at approximately 60.0%
  • GAAP operating expenses at approximately $111.0 million
  • GAAP effective tax rate at approximately 10.0%
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.39 and $0.45

On a non-GAAP basis, and excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below:

  • Non-GAAP gross margin between 60.0% and 60.5%
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses at approximately $88.0 million
  • Non-GAAP effective tax rate at 13.0%
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.91 and $0.97

Webcast and Conference Call        

A conference call discussing the quarterly results will follow this press release at 7:30 a.m. Central time. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs' website (www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. A replay will be available after the call at the same website listed above or by calling 1 (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering conference 88340293. The replay will be available through November 20, 2018.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs SLAB is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. Our award-winning technologies are shaping the future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. Our world-class engineering team creates products focused on performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity. silabs.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs' current expectations. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "will" and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; dependence on a limited number of products and customers; intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing Silicon Labs' distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers); risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with its accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs' business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics, war and political unrest; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; cyber-attacks against Silicon Labs' products and its networks; conflict mineral risks and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Note to editors: Silicon Laboratories, Silicon Labs, the "S" symbol, and the Silicon Labs logo are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT: Jalene Hoover, +1 (512) 428-1610, Jalene.Hoover@silabs.com

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)





Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended



September 29,

2018



September 30,

2017



September 29,

2018



September 30,

2017

Revenues

$230,243



$198,723



$652,733



$567,849

Cost of revenues

94,616



82,149



261,577



232,922

Gross margin

135,627



116,574



391,156



334,927

Operating expenses:















   Research and development

61,091



52,000



175,414



156,756

   Selling, general and administrative

49,406



39,606



148,896



119,587

Operating expenses

110,497



91,606



324,310



276,343

Operating income

25,130



24,968



66,846



58,584

Other income (expense):















   Interest income and other, net

2,109



1,923



6,920



4,094

   Interest expense

(4,932)



(4,764)



(14,703)



(9,265)

Income before income taxes

22,307



22,127



59,063



53,413

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(5,454)



2,178



(9,383)



1,469

Net income

$  27,761



$  19,949



$  68,446



$  51,944

















Earnings per share:















   Basic

$      0.64



$      0.47



$      1.59



$      1.23

   Diluted

$      0.63



$      0.46



$      1.55



$      1.20

















Weighted-average common shares outstanding:















   Basic

43,256



42,553



43,177



42,376

   Diluted

44,194



43,374



44,135



43,194

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share data)



Non-GAAP Income

Statement Items



Three Months Ended

September 29, 2018





GAAP

Measure



GAAP

Percent of

Revenue



Stock

Compensation

Expense



Intangible

Asset

Amortization



Acquisition

Related

Items



Termination

Costs



Non-GAAP

Measure



Non-GAAP

Percent of

Revenue

Revenues



$230,243































































Gross margin



135,627



58.9%



$     324



$       --



$3,967



$   --



$139,918



60.8%



































Research and

  development



61,091



26.5%



6,016



7,810



--



--



47,265



20.5%



































Selling, general and

  administrative



49,406



21.5%



6,242



3,179



--



256



39,729



17.3%



































Operating income



25,130



10.9%



12,582



10,989



3,967



256



52,924



23.0%





































































Non-GAAP

Earnings Per Share



Three Months Ended

September 29, 2018





GAAP

Measure



Stock

Compensation

Expense*



Intangible

Asset

Amortization*



Acquisition

Related

 Items*



Termination

 Costs *



Non-cash

Interest

 Expense*



Income Tax

Adjustments



Non-GAAP

Measure

Net income



$27,761



$12,582



$10,989



$3,967



$256



$2,801



$(13,700)



$44,656



































Diluted shares

   outstanding



44,194



























44,194



































Diluted earnings

   per share



$    0.63



























$    1.01



* Represents pre-tax amounts

 

Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

(In millions, except per share data)



Business Outlook



Three Months Ending

December 29, 2018





GAAP

Measure



Non-GAAP

Adjustments



Non-GAAP

Measure

Gross margin



60.0%



0.0% - 0.5%



60.0% - 60.5%















Operating expenses



$111



$23



$88















Effective tax rate



10.0%



3.0%



13.0%















Diluted earnings per share - low



$0.39



$0.52



$0.91















Diluted earnings per share - high



$0.45



$0.52



$0.97

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)





September 29,

2018



December 30,

2017

Assets







Current assets:







   Cash and cash equivalents

$   225,326



$   269,366

   Short-term investments

376,603



494,657

   Accounts receivable, net

74,607



71,367

   Inventories

77,563



73,132

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

46,952



39,120

Total current assets

801,051



947,642

Property and equipment, net

135,566



127,682

Goodwill

396,689



288,227

Other intangible assets, net

181,611



83,144

Other assets, net

89,372



88,387

Total assets

$1,604,289



$1,535,082









Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity







Current liabilities:







   Accounts payable

$     43,647



$     38,851

   Deferred revenue and returns liability

25,880



--

   Deferred income on shipments to distributors

--



50,115

   Other current liabilities

77,821



73,359

Total current liabilities

147,348



162,325

Convertible debt

351,457



341,879

Other non-current liabilities

57,777



77,862

Total liabilities

556,582



582,066

Commitments and contingencies







Stockholders' equity:







   Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no

      shares issued

--



--

   Common stock – $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized;  

      43,147 and 42,707 shares issued and outstanding at

      September 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively

4



4

   Additional paid-in capital

103,169



102,862

   Retained earnings

946,201



851,307

   Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,667)



(1,157)

Total stockholders' equity

1,047,707



953,016

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$1,604,289



$1,535,082

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)





Nine Months Ended



September 29,

2018



September 30,

2017

Operating Activities







Net income

$  68,446



$  51,944

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:







   Depreciation of property and equipment

11,781



11,068

   Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets

33,322



20,531

   Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 

9,578



6,984

   Stock-based compensation expense

36,893



33,007

   Deferred income taxes

(2,994)



(5,703)

   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:







      Accounts receivable

2,518



(1,587)

      Inventories

5,066



(13,196)

      Prepaid expenses and other assets

6,349



23,506

      Accounts payable

8,675



1,746

      Other current liabilities and income taxes

(23,814)



9,296

      Deferred income, deferred revenue and returns liability

(2,816)



11,039

      Other non-current liabilities

(7,878)



(7,269)

Net cash provided by operating activities

145,126



141,366









Investing Activities







Purchases of available-for-sale investments

(253,973)



(471,938)

Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments

371,885



143,765

Purchases of property and equipment

(18,267)



(10,494)

Purchases of other assets

(9,088)



(2,622)

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

(239,729)



(13,658)

Net cash used in investing activities

(149,172)



(354,947)









Financing Activities







Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net

--



389,468

Payments on debt

--



(72,500)

Repurchases of common stock

(24,272)



--

Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards

(18,927)



(14,870)

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

6,585



6,836

Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration

(3,380)



--

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(39,994)



308,934









Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(44,040)



95,353

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

269,366



141,106

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$225,326



$236,459

 

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