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Photronics Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Results

May 18, 2016 6:00 AM EDT

BROOKFIELD, CT -- (Marketwired) -- 05/18/16 --

  • Second quarter sales were $122.9 million, down 3% compared with last year
  • Net income of $11.9 million ($0.16 per diluted share) includes net, non-recurring tax benefit of $3.0 million ($0.03 per diluted share)
  • FPD sales increased 36% year-over-year, with high-end FPD sales up 66%; investing $40 million through 2017 in additional FPD capacity and capability
  • Reduced total debt $60 million and grew net cash $23 million sequentially, providing additional financial strength and flexibility to fund growth
  • Third quarter 2016 guidance: sales between $118 and $128 million; diluted EPS between $0.10 and $0.18

Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry, today reported financial results for fiscal 2016 second quarter ended May 1, 2016.

Second quarter sales were $122.9 million, down 3% compared with last year and 5% sequentially. Sales of flat panel display (FPD) photomasks were $32.0 million, up 36% compared with last year and 6% sequentially, while sales of integrated circuits (IC) photomasks were $90.9 million, down 12% from the same period last year and 9% from last quarter. Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $11.9 million ($0.16 per diluted share) and included a net, non-recurring tax benefit of $3.0 million ($0.03 per diluted share) primarily related to the recognition of certain tax benefits in Taiwan, compared with $10.1 million ($0.14 per diluted share), for the second quarter of 2015.

"FPD sales remained extremely strong this quarter, as customers continue to release new, innovative products, such as AMOLED displays for mobile applications, and our capacity remains sold out," stated Peter Kirlin, chief executive officer. "Unfortunately, the strong demand for FPD masks was not enough to offset softer IC demand, especially at the high-end, causing overall sales to fall and profit margins to slip. On the positive side, we generated cash from operations and reduced total debt by $60 million, primarily due to the redemption of our convertible debt. Additionally, subsequent to quarter-end, we received the anticipated $93 million payment from Micron for the termination of our JV in early May. With the strong balance sheet and based upon the current and anticipated demand for FPD, we are investing approximately $40 million through 2017 in additional FPD capability and capacity, which should enable sales growth by mid-2017. This is just one example of the type of investments we are planning over the next several years to continue to profitably grow our business."

Year-to-date Results

Year-to-date sales were $252.9 million, up 1% compared with last year. Sales of IC photomasks were down 7%, while sales of FPD photomasks increased 37%. GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $32.9 million ($0.44 per diluted share), compared with $13.9 million ($0.21 per diluted share) in 2015. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $21.1 million ($0.29 per diluted share), compared with $14.8 million ($0.22 per diluted share) in 2015.

Third Quarter 2016 Guidance

Kirlin continued, "Industry data points and customer commentary continue to support increasing IC logic demand for the second half of the year. However, with the termination of our joint venture with Micron earlier this month, we do anticipate lower demand from them. FPD should remain strong as the industry launches new high-end products." For the third quarter of 2016, Photronics expects revenues to be between $118 million and $128 million and net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders to be between $0.10 and $0.18 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders and non-GAAP earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures," as such term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The attached financial supplement reconciles non-GAAP financial information with Photronics, Inc.'s financial results under GAAP. Photronics, Inc. believes that non-GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders and non-GAAP earnings per share that exclude certain non-cash or non-recurring income or expense items are useful for analysts and investors to evaluate Photronics, Inc.'s future on-going performance because they enable a more meaningful comparison of Photronics, Inc.'s projected earnings and performance with its historical results of prior periods. These non-GAAP metrics, in particular non-GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders and non-GAAP earnings per share, are not intended to represent funds available for Photronics, Inc.'s discretionary use and are not intended to represent, or be used as a substitute for, operating income, net income or cash flows from operations data as measured under GAAP. The items excluded from these non-GAAP metrics, but included in the calculation of their closest GAAP equivalent, are significant components of the consolidated statements of operations and must be considered in performing a comprehensive assessment of overall financial performance. Non-GAAP financial information is adjusted for the following items:

  • Net, non-recurring tax benefit related to the recognition of certain tax benefits in Taiwan
  • Non-recurring net gain on sale of investment in fiscal 2016
  • Financing expenses in fiscal 2015 related to the exchange of convertible senior notes

The presentation of this financial information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The attached financial supplement reconciles non-GAAP financial information with Photronics, Inc.'s financial results under GAAP.

Conference Call

A conference call with investors and the media to discuss these results is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The call can be accessed by logging onto Photronics' web site at www.photronics.com. The live dial-in number is (877) 377-7095 or (408) 774-4601 outside of the United States and Canada. The call will be archived on Photronics' web site for instant replay access.

About Photronics

Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of photomasks. Photomasks are high precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits. A key element in the manufacture of semiconductors and flat panel displays, photomasks are used to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and flat panel substrates during the fabrication of integrated circuits, a variety of flat panel displays and, to a lesser extent, other types of electrical and optical components. They are produced in accordance with product designs provided by customers at strategically located manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Additional information on the Company can be accessed at www.photronics.com

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Photronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company). The forward-looking statements contained in this press release and other parts of Photronics' web site involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's operations, markets, products, services, prices, and other factors. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental, and technological factors as well as decisions we may make in the future regarding our business, capital structure and other matters. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", and similar expressions. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. For a fuller discussion of the factors that may affect the Company's operations, see "Forward Looking Statements" in the Company's Quarterly and Annual Reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements.

                                                                            
                     PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                      
                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income                 
                  (in thousands, except per share amounts)                  
                                (Unaudited)                                 
                                                                            
                            Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended     
                         ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                           May 1,       May 3,       May 1,       May 3,    
                            2016         2015         2016         2015     
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
Net sales                $   122,923  $   127,309  $   252,879  $   250,814 
                                                                            
Costs and expenses:                                                         
                                                                            
  Cost of sales              (91,636)     (94,214)    (186,156)    (189,535)
                                                                            
  Selling, general and                                                      
   administrative            (11,024)     (12,421)     (23,222)     (24,365)
                                                                            
  Research and                                                              
   development                (5,447)      (5,809)     (11,148)     (10,490)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
    Operating income          14,816       14,865       32,353       26,424 
                                                                            
Gain on sale of                                                             
 investment                        -            -        8,785            - 
                                                                            
Other expense, net            (2,989)      (1,457)      (2,111)      (2,740)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
    Income before income                                                    
     taxes                    11,827       13,408       39,027       23,684 
                                                                            
Income tax benefit                                                          
 (provision)                   2,326       (1,252)      (1,374)      (4,386)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
    Net income                14,153       12,156       37,653       19,298 
                                                                            
Net income attributable                                                     
 to noncontrolling                                                          
 interests                    (2,299)      (2,096)      (4,797)      (5,401)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
Net income attributable                                                     
 to Photronics, Inc.                                                        
 shareholders            $    11,854  $    10,060  $    32,856  $    13,897 
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  =========== 
                                                                            
Earnings per share:                                                         
    Basic                $      0.18  $      0.15  $      0.49  $      0.21 
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
    Diluted              $      0.16  $      0.14  $      0.44  $      0.21 
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
Weighted-average number                                                     
 of common shares                                                           
 outstanding:                                                               
    Basic                     67,372       66,230       67,090       66,148 
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
    Diluted                   77,516       78,228       78,326       72,624 
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                     PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                      
                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets                    
                               (in thousands)                               
                                 (Unaudited)                                
                                                                            
                                                      May 1,     November 1,
                                                       2016         2015    
                                                    -----------  -----------
                                                                            
Assets                                                                      
                                                                            
Current assets:                                                             
  Cash and cash equivalents                         $   193,978  $   205,867
  Accounts receivable                                   104,330      110,056
  Inventories                                            24,510       24,157
  Other current assets                                   24,409       24,034
                                                    -----------  -----------
                                                                            
    Total current assets                                347,227      364,114
                                                                            
Property, plant and equipment, net                      523,669      547,284
Investment in joint venture                              92,911       93,021
Intangible assets, net                                   22,071       24,616
Other assets                                             16,030       16,520
                                                    -----------  -----------
                                                                            
                                                    $ 1,001,908  $ 1,045,555
                                                    ===========  ===========
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
Liabilities and Equity                                                      
                                                                            
Current liabilities:                                                        
  Current portion of long-term borrowings           $     5,806  $    65,495
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities              108,311      127,197
                                                    -----------  -----------
                                                                            
    Total current liabilities                           114,117      192,692
                                                                            
Long-term borrowings                                     64,419       67,120
Other liabilities                                        20,600       23,677
                                                                            
Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity                   693,284      646,555
Noncontrolling interests                                109,488      115,511
                                                    -----------  -----------
    Total equity                                        802,772      762,066
                                                    -----------  -----------
                                                                            
                                                    $ 1,001,908  $ 1,045,555
                                                    ===========  ===========
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                     PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                      
              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows               
                               (in thousands)                               
                                (Unaudited)                                 
                                                                            
                                                      Six Months Ended      
                                                  ------------------------- 
                                                    May 1,        May 3,    
                                                     2016          2015     
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Cash flows from operating activities:                                       
  Net income                                      $    37,653   $    19,298 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net                                
   cash                                                                     
  provided by operating activities:                                         
    Depreciation and amortization                      40,832        40,318 
    Gain on sale of investment                         (8,785)            - 
    Changes in assets and liabilities and other        (4,561)       (1,709)
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Net cash provided by operating activities              65,139        57,907 
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Cash flows from investing activities:                                       
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment        (34,928)      (67,935)
    Proceeds from sale of investments                   8,785             - 
    Other                                                 193          (218)
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Net cash used in investing activities                 (25,950)      (68,153)
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Cash flows from financing activities:                                       
    Repayments of long-term borrowings                (54,951)       (4,751)
    Proceeds from share-based arrangements              3,046         1,195 
    Other                                                 (19)          (76)
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Net cash used in financing activities                 (51,924)       (3,632)
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                   846        (3,001)
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents             (11,889)      (16,879)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period        205,867       192,929 
                                                  -----------   ----------- 
                                                                            
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period          $   193,978   $   176,050 
                                                  ===========   =========== 
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                     PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                      
          Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information          
                    (in thousands, except per share data)                   
                                 (Unaudited)                                
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                 Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended   
                               ---------------------- ----------------------
                                 May 1,      May 3,     May 1,      May 3,  
                                  2016        2015       2016        2015   
                               ----------  ---------- ----------  ----------
                                                                            
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-                                              
 GAAP Net Income                                                            
Attributable to Photronics,                                                 
 Inc. Shareholders                                                          
                                                                            
GAAP net income attributable                                                
 to Photronics, Inc.                                                        
 shareholders                  $   11,854  $   10,060 $   32,856  $   13,897
                                                                            
  (a) Income tax benefit           (3,004)          -     (3,004)          -
                                                                            
  (b) Gain on sale of                                                       
   investment, net of tax               -           -     (8,753)          -
                                                                            
  (c) Financing expenses, net                                               
   of tax                               -           -          -         901
                                                                            
                               ----------  ---------- ----------  ----------
                                                                            
Non-GAAP net income                                                         
 attributable to Photronics,                                                
 Inc. shareholders             $    8,850  $   10,060 $   21,099  $   14,798
                               ==========  ========== ==========  ==========
                                                                            
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-                                              
 GAAP Net Income                                                            
Applicable to Common                                                        
 Shareholders                                                               
                                                                            
Weighted average number of                                                  
 diluted shares outstanding                                                 
                                                                            
    GAAP                           77,516      78,228     78,326      72,624
                               ==========  ========== ==========  ==========
                                                                            
    Non-GAAP                       77,516      78,228     78,326      78,166
                               ==========  ========== ==========  ==========
                                                                            
Net income per diluted share                                                
                                                                            
    GAAP                       $     0.16  $     0.14 $     0.44  $     0.21
                               ==========  ========== ==========  ==========
                                                                            
    Non-GAAP                   $     0.13  $     0.14 $     0.29  $     0.22
                               ==========  ========== ==========  ==========

(a) Represents net, non-recurring tax benefit related to the recognition of certain tax benefits in Taiwan 

(b) Represents gain on sale of investment in a foreign entity 

(c) Represents financing expenses related to the exchange of $57.5 million of 3.25% convertible senior notes

                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                    PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                       
                       Non-GAAP Financial Measure                           
          Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP EBITDA              
                             (in thousands)                                 
                               (Unaudited)                                  
                                                                            
                               Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
                            ------------------------ -----------------------
                              May 1,       May 3,      May 1,      May 3,   
                               2016         2015        2016        2015    
                            -----------  ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                                            
GAAP Net Income (a)         $    14,153  $    12,156 $    37,653 $    19,298
                                                                            
Add: interest expense               964        1,233       2,138       2,603
Add (less): income tax                                                      
 expense (benefit)               (2,326)       1,252       1,374       4,386
Add: depreciation and                                                       
 amortization                    20,073       19,293      40,530      39,900
Add: special items (b)              976          912       1,873       2,738
                            -----------  ----------- ----------- -----------
Non-GAAP EBITDA             $    33,840  $    34,846 $    83,568 $    68,925
                            ===========  =========== =========== ===========

(a) Includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, and in the six months ended May 1, 2016 includes gain on sale of investment in a foreign entity

(b) Special items consist of stock compensation expense, and in the six months ended May 3, 2015 includes financing expenses in connection with the exchange of $57.5 million of 3.25% convertible senior notes

   
    For Further Information:
    R. Troy Dewar, CFA
 Director, Investor Relations
(203) 740-5610
[email protected]

Source: Photronics, Inc.



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