Applied Materials Announces Solid Fourth Quarter Results

November 11, 2009 4:03 PM EST

    --  Returns to profitability in Q4 led by semiconductor equipment business
    --  New operating structure to strengthen leadership in global markets and
        deliver an anticipated $450 million in cost reductions
    --  Expects net sales to grow by more than 30 percent in fiscal 2010

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Applied Materials, Inc. today reported fiscal 2009 fourth quarter net sales of $1.53 billion and GAAP net income of $138 million or $0.10 per share. For its fiscal year ended Oct. 25, 2009, the company reported net sales of $5.01 billion and a GAAP net loss of $305 million or $0.23 per share.

The company also reported non-GAAP results, with fourth quarter net income of $177 million or $0.13 per share and fiscal year net income of $37 million or $0.03 per share.

"Applied delivered a solid fourth quarter led by increased net sales and profitability in our semiconductor equipment business, with improved demand and financial performance in all of our segments," said Mike Splinter, chairman and CEO. "For the year, we invested in growth across all of our businesses, introducing new products and expanding into new markets while reducing our cost structure."

Applied Materials was named the number one equipment supplier to the solar PV industry during 2009 and recently opened the world's largest non-governmental solar energy research facility in Xi'an, China. Applied's Energy and Environmental Solutions business has grown to over a billion dollars in annual net sales in less than three years and is expected to achieve breakeven or better results in fiscal 2010 on a non-GAAP basis.

"Since 2006, Applied has successfully extended our nanomanufacturing leadership from semiconductor and display to the solar industry, and during that time we have seen changes in customer and geographic concentration in all of these markets," Splinter added. "We are adapting our operating structure to align with these changes and enhance the value we provide to our customers and stockholders."

In fiscal 2010, Applied Materials expects to be taking the following actions to strengthen its leadership in its global markets and deliver higher operating efficiencies:

    --  Embedding its sales force into its business groups to increase
        visibility into customer and market opportunities.
    --  Consolidating its manufacturing and supply chain closer to more of its
        customers and suppliers.
    --  Implementing various cost reduction initiatives and a restructuring plan
        expected to achieve total annualized cost savings of approximately $450
        million when completed.

Under the restructuring plan, Applied Materials expects to reduce its global workforce by approximately 1,300 to 1,500 positions, or 10 to 12 percent, over a period of 18 months. The company anticipates the pre-tax cost of the plan to be between $100 million and $125 million, most of which is expected to be recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

The anticipated savings of $450 million are in addition to the structural cost reductions of $460 million achieved in fiscal 2009.

Business Outlook

Applied Materials expects net sales to grow by more than 30 percent in fiscal 2010.

GAAP Results


                            Q4 FY '09       Q3 FY '09       Q4 FY '08

Net sales                   $1.53 billion   $1.13 billion   $2.04 billion

Net income (loss)           $138 million    ($55 million)   $231 million

Earnings (loss) per share   $0.10           ($0.04)         $0.17




                            FY '09           FY '08

Net sales                   $5.01 billion    $8.13 billion

Net income (loss)           ($305 million)   $961 million

Earnings (loss) per share   ($0.23)          $0.70



Non-GAAP Results


                                     Q4 FY '09      Q3 FY '09      Q4 FY '08

Non-GAAP net income (loss)           $177 million   ($2 million)   $264 million

Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share   $0.13          ($0.00)        $0.20




                                     FY '09        FY '08

Non-GAAP net income (loss)           $37 million   $1.20 billion

Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share   $0.03         $0.87



The non-GAAP results exclude the impact of the following where applicable: investment impairments, equity-based compensation, restructuring and asset impairments, acquisition-related costs, costs related to ceasing implant development, gains on sales of facilities, and amounts associated with the resolution of income tax audits. A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the financial statements included in this release.

Order and Backlog Summary

New orders for the quarter totaled $1.47 billion. Regional distribution was: Southeast Asia and China 38 percent, Korea 20 percent, Taiwan 15 percent, North America 14 percent, Japan 8 percent, and Europe 5 percent. Within the Silicon Systems Group (SSG), new order composition was: foundry 37 percent, logic and other 26 percent, DRAM 21 percent, and flash 16 percent. Backlog for the company as of the end of the quarter was $2.73 billion, down from $2.95 billion in the previous quarter.

Reportable Segment Results


               Q4 FY '09                 Q3 FY '09                 Q4 FY '08

                              Operating                 Operating

               New     Net    Income     New     Net    Income     New     Net    Operating

(In millions)  Orders  Sales  (Loss)     Orders  Sales  (Loss)     Orders  Sales  Income

SSG            $629    $656   $158       $542    $498   $56        $1,162  $744   $177

Applied
Global         $335    $390   $64        $298    $343   $24        $496    $528   $123
Services

Display        $151    $200   $43        $96     $69    ($5)       $65     $334   $113

Energy and
Environmental  $357    $280   ($30)      $136    $224   ($53)      $490    $438   $21
Solutions




                          FY '09                     FY '08

                                          Operating                  Operating

                          New     Net     Income     New     Net     Income

(In millions)             Orders  Sales   (Loss)     Orders  Sales   (Loss)

SSG                       $1,677  $1,960  $152       $4,092  $4,005  $1,242

Applied Global Services   $1,179  $1,397  $113       $2,249  $2,329  $575

Display                   $287    $502    $65        $1,486  $976    $310

Energy and Environmental  $955    $1,155  ($242)     $1,329  $819    ($183)
Solutions



Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management uses non-GAAP results to evaluate the company's operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Applied Materials believes these measures enhance investors' ability to review the company's business from the same perspective as the company's management and facilitate comparisons of this period's results with prior periods. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Webcast Information

Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Applied Materials' performance, planned new operating structure and efficiencies, leadership position, EES fiscal 2010 profitability, customer landscape, cost reduction activities, restructuring plan (including scope, charges and timing), anticipated cost savings, and the fiscal 2010 net sales outlook. Forward-looking statements may contain words such as "expect," "believe," "may," "can," "should," "will," "forecast," "anticipate" or similar expressions, and include the assumptions that underlie such statements. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the level of demand for nanomanufacturing technology products, which is subject to many factors, including uncertain global economic and industry conditions, the duration and severity of the current downturn, customers' ability to acquire affordable capital, business and consumer spending, demand for electronic products and semiconductors, governmental renewable energy policies and incentives, and customers' utilization rates and capacity requirements, including capacity utilizing the latest technology; variability of operating expenses and results among the company's segments caused by differing conditions in the served markets; Applied's ability to (i) develop, deliver and support a broad range of products, expand its markets and develop new markets, (ii) timely implement and maintain effective cost reduction programs, realize expected benefits, and align its cost structure with business conditions, (iii) plan and manage its resources and production capability, including its supply chain, (iv) implement information technology, business process, outsourcing, business relocation and other initiatives that enhance global operations and efficiencies, (v) obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies, (vi) attract, motivate and retain key employees, and (vii) accurately forecast future operating and financial results, which depends on multiple assumptions related to, without limitation, market conditions, business needs, hiring and departures of employees, acquisitions or divestitures, and compliance with U.S. and international labor and employment laws; and other risks described in Applied Materials' SEC filings. All forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology(TM) solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, services and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy-efficient glass. At Applied Materials, we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                        Three Months Ended            Twelve Months Ended

                        October 25,    October 26,    October 25,    October 26,

(In thousands, except   2009           2008           2009           2008
per share amounts)

Net sales               $ 1,526,394    $ 2,043,677    $ 5,013,607    $ 8,129,240

Cost of products sold     967,558        1,244,972      3,582,802      4,686,412

Gross margin              558,836        798,705        1,430,805      3,442,828

Operating expenses:

Research, development     234,188        275,222        934,115        1,104,122
and engineering

General and               76,138         138,410        406,946        505,762
administrative

Marketing and selling     79,261         100,131        327,572        459,402

Restructuring and         (3,693    )    (9,686    )    155,788        39,948
asset impairments

Gain on sale of         --               21,837       --               21,837
facility

Income (loss) from        172,942        316,465        (393,616  )    1,355,431
operations

Pre-tax loss of equity  --               9,867          34,983         35,527
method investment

Impairment of equity
method investment and     5,058        --               84,480       --
strategic investments

Interest expense          5,359          4,846          21,304         20,506

Interest income           11,323         20,937         48,580         109,320

Income (loss) before      173,848        322,689        (485,803  )    1,408,718
income taxes

Provision (benefit)       35,986         91,594         (180,476  )    447,972
for income taxes

Net income (loss)       $ 137,862      $ 231,095      $ (305,327  )  $ 960,746

Earnings (loss) per
share:

Basic                   $ 0.10         $ 0.17         $ (0.23     )  $ 0.71

Diluted                 $ 0.10         $ 0.17         $ (0.23     )  $ 0.70

Weighted average
number of shares:

Basic                     1,338,134      1,338,227      1,333,091      1,354,176

Diluted                   1,347,691      1,350,092      1,333,091      1,374,507




APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                  October 25,     October 26,

(In thousands)                                    2009            2008

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents                         $ 1,576,381     $ 1,411,624

Short-term investments                              638,349         689,044

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $67,313 and $5,275 at 2009 and 2008,    1,041,495       1,691,027
respectively

Inventories                                         1,627,457       1,987,017

Deferred income taxes, net                          356,336         388,807

Income taxes receivable                             184,760         125,605

Other current assets                                264,169         371,033

Total current assets                                5,688,947       6,664,157

Long-term investments                               1,052,165       1,367,056

Property, plant and equipment                       2,906,957       2,831,952

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization     (1,816,524 )    (1,737,752 )

Net property, plant and equipment                   1,090,433       1,094,200

Goodwill, net                                       1,170,932       1,174,673

Purchased technology and other intangible           306,416         388,429
assets, net

Equity method investment                          --                79,533

Deferred income taxes and other assets              265,350         238,270

Total assets                                      $ 9,574,243     $ 11,006,318

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt                 $ 1,240         $ 1,068

Accounts payable and accrued expenses               1,058,015       1,545,355

Customer deposits and deferred revenue              864,280         1,225,735

Income taxes payable                                15,922          173,394

Total current liabilities                           1,939,457       2,945,552

Long-term debt                                      200,654         201,576

Other liabilities                                   339,524         310,232

Total liabilities                                   2,479,635       3,457,360

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock                                        13,409          13,308

Additional paid-in capital                          5,195,437       5,095,894

Retained earnings                                   10,934,004      11,601,288

Treasury stock                                      (9,046,562 )    (9,134,962 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss                (1,680     )    (26,570    )

Total stockholders' equity                          7,094,608       7,548,958

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        $ 9,574,243     $ 11,006,318




APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                   Twelve Months Ended

                                                   October 25,    October 26,

(In thousands)                                     2009           2008

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)                                  $ (305,327  )  $ 960,746

Adjustments required to reconcile net income
(loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:

Depreciation and amortization                        291,203        320,051

Loss on fixed asset retirements                      24,017         6,826

Provision for bad debts                              62,539         --

Restructuring and asset impairments                  155,788        39,948

Deferred income taxes                                18,863         (58,259    )

Excess tax benefits from equity-based                --             (7,491     )
compensation plans

Net recognized loss on investments                   10,231         4,392

Pretax loss of equity-method investment              34,983         35,527

Impairment of equity-method investment and           84,480         --
strategic investments

Equity-based compensation                            147,160        178,943

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
of amounts acquired:

Accounts receivable                                  586,993        424,290

Inventories                                          359,560        (638,256   )

Other current assets                                 94,740         94,247

Other assets                                         (6,530    )    (394       )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses                (659,293  )    (260,041   )

Customer deposits and deferred revenue               (361,455  )    622,645

Income taxes                                         (288,283  )    8,126

Other liabilities                                    83,709         (20,832    )

Cash provided by operating activities                333,378        1,710,468

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures                                 (248,427  )    (287,906   )

Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired      --             (235,324   )

Proceed from sale of facility                        --             42,210

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments    1,317,365      5,939,509

Purchases of investments                             (956,249  )    (5,534,475 )

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities      112,689        (75,986    )

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt repayments                                      (750      )    (2,117     )

Proceeds from common stock issuances                 61,824         393,978

Common stock repurchases                             (22,906   )    (1,499,984 )

Excess tax benefits from equity-based                --             7,491
compensation plans

Payment of dividends to stockholders                 (320,220  )    (325,405   )

Cash used in financing activities                    (282,052  )    (1,426,037 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash     742            457
equivalents

Increase in cash and cash equivalents                164,757        208,902

Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning of period     1,411,624      1,202,722

Cash and cash equivalents -- end of period         $ 1,576,381    $ 1,411,624

Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash payments for income taxes                     $ 134,240      $ 368,459

Cash payments for interest                         $ 14,372       $ 14,580




APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

               Three Months Ended                           Twelve Months Ended

               October 25,    July 26,       October 26,    October 25,    October 26,

(In
thousands,
except per     2009           2009           2008           2009           2008
share
amounts)

Non-GAAP Net
Income (Loss)

Reported net
income (loss)  $ 137,862      $ (54,865   )  $ 231,095      $ (305,327  )  $ 960,746
(GAAP basis)

Equity-based
compensation     31,046         43,334         43,778         147,160        178,943
expense

Certain items
associated
with             22,425         22,425         35,320         95,699         138,611
acquisitions
1

Gain on sale   -              -                (21,837   )  -                (21,837   )
of facility

Restructuring
and asset        (3,693    )  -                (9,686    )    155,788        39,948
impairments
2,3,4

Costs
associated
with ceasing
development    -              -              -              -                1,436
of beamline
implant
products 5

Impairment of
equity method
investment       5,058          2,341        -                84,480       -
and strategic
investments

Income tax
effect of
non-GAAP
adjustments
and              (15,490   )    (14,791   )    (14,765   )    (141,260  )    (99,834   )
resolution of
audits of
prior years'
income tax
filings

Non-GAAP net   $ 177,208      $ (1,556    )  $ 263,905      $ 36,540       $ 1,198,013
income (loss)

Non-GAAP Net
Income (Loss)
Per Diluted
Share

Reported net
income (loss)
per diluted    $ 0.10         $ (0.04     )  $ 0.17         $ (0.23     )  $ 0.70
share (GAAP
basis)

Equity-based
compensation     0.02           0.02           0.02           0.08           0.09
expense

Certain items
associated       0.01           0.01           0.02           0.05           0.07
with
acquisitions

Gain on sale   -              -                (0.01     )  -                (0.01     )
of facility

Restructuring
and asset      -              -              -                0.08           0.02
impairments

Costs
associated
with ceasing
development    -              -              -              -              -
of beamline
implant
products

Impairment of
equity method
investment     -              -              -                0.05         -
and strategic
investments

Non-GAAP net
income (loss)  $ 0.13         $ (0.00     )  $ 0.20         $ 0.03         $ 0.87
- per diluted
share

Shares used
in diluted       1,347,691      1,333,278      1,350,092      1,339,675      1,374,507
shares
calculation




1These items are incremental charges attributable to acquisitions consisting of
inventory fair value adjustments on products sold and amortization of purchased
intangible assets.

2 Results for the three months ended October 25, 2009 included adjustment of
restructuring reserves of $4 million. Results for the twelve months ended
October 25, 2009 included asset impairment charges of $15 million related to
wafer cleaning equipment and restructuring charges of $141 million associated
with a restructuring program announced on November 12, 2008.

3Results for the three months ended October 26, 2008 included adjustment of
restructuring reserves of $10 million. Results for the twelve months ended
October 26, 2008 included restructuring charges of $29 million associated with a
global cost reduction plan.

4Results for the twelve months ended October 26, 2008 included restructuring and
asset impairment charges of $11 million associated with ceasing development of
beamline implant products.

5Results for the twelve months ended October 26, 2008 included other operating
charges of $1 million associated with ceasing development of beamline implant
products.



Prospective Non-GAAP Information

Applied's statement that it expects its Energy and Environmental Solutions business to achieve profitability on a non-GAAP basis in fiscal 2010 assumes that the EES business will generate at least $1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2010, includes revenue mix assumptions and excludes an estimated $50 million in acquisition-related charges.


    Source: Applied Materials, Inc.


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