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Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results

May 25, 2017 4:05 PM

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Q1 Revenue: $579 million
  • Q1 Gross Margin: 60.2% GAAP gross margin; 60.4% non-GAAP gross margin
  • Q1 Diluted earnings per share: $0.19 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations; $0.24 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
  • Cash and short-term investments: $1.65 billion

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in storage, networking and connectivity semiconductor solutions, today reported financial results for the first fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2018. Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 was $579 million, which exceeded the midpoint of the Company's guidance provided on March 2, 2017.

GAAP net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 was $97 million, or $0.19 per share. Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 was $124 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $135 million.

Subsequent to the close of Marvell's first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company sold its LTE thin-modem business to ASR Microelectronics for a purchase price of $45 million. ASR is a provider of cellular platform SoCs and software for the cellular end market. This product line was classified as part of the Company's other product category. In the second quarter of fiscal 2018, this product line will be reclassified and added to discontinued operations. The Company's revenue guidance provided for the fiscal second quarter of 2018 excludes revenue associated with this sale, which has been approximately $5 million per quarter.

"Marvell executed well in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 as a renewed focus on its core businesses of storage, networking and connectivity were able to generate revenue growth of 12% year-over-year, driven by the long-term secular growth trends in the amount of data being created, stored and transmitted both wired and wirelessly," said Marvell's President and CEO, Matt Murphy. "We are pleased to see that this growth was accompanied by a significant expansion in gross and operating margin, demonstrating the strength in our business model and the value Marvell's solutions are bringing to our customers."

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Financial Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be $585 to $615 million. This range excludes approximately $5 million in revenue associated with sale of LTE thin-modem business.
  • GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be approximately 61%.
  • GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $237 million to $247 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $215 million to $220 million.
  • GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations is expected to be in the range of $0.21 to $0.27.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations is expected to be in the range of $0.26 to $0.30.

Discontinued Operations

The Company's financial results for prior periods presented herein have been recast to reflect certain businesses that were classified as discontinued operations during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Conference Call

Marvell will conduct a conference call on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Interested parties may join the conference call by dialing 1-844-647-5488 or 1-615-247-0258, pass-code 17273674. The call will be webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/ with a replay available following the call until June 2, 2017.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of share-based compensation expense, amortization and write-off of acquired intangible assets, acquisition-related costs, restructuring and other related charges, litigation settlement, and certain expenses and benefits that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell's core operating performance.

In fiscal 2018, Marvell began using a non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This non-GAAP tax rate is based on Marvell's estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from GAAP income in calculating Marvell's non-GAAP income, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items which vary in size and frequency. Marvell's non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate such as tax law changes; significant changes in Marvell's geographic mix of revenue and expenses; or changes to Marvell's corporate structure. For the first quarter of fiscal 2018, a non-GAAP tax rate of 4% has been applied to the non-GAAP financial results.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share from continuing operations is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income from continuing operations by non-GAAP weighted average shares outstanding (diluted). For purposes of calculating non-GAAP diluted net income per share, the GAAP weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) is adjusted to exclude the potential benefits of share-based compensation expected to be incurred in future periods but not yet recognized in the financial statements. The expected compensation costs are treated as additional proceeds assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.

Marvell believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provide important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Marvell's financial condition and results of operations. While Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Marvell does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Marvell believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance.

Externally, management believes that investors may find Marvell's non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Marvell's operating performance and the valuation of Marvell. Internally, Marvell's non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas:

  • Management's evaluation of Marvell's operating performance;
  • Management's establishment of internal operating budgets;
  • Management's performance comparisons with internal forecasts and targeted business models; and
  • Management's determination of the achievement and measurement of certain performance-based equity awards (adjustments may vary from award to award).

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Marvell's business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Marvell's results as reported under GAAP. Marvell expects to continue to incur expenses similar to the non-GAAP adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from Marvell's non-GAAP net income should not be construed as an inference that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.

Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties, including: Marvell's expectations regarding its second quarter of fiscal 2018 financial outlook; and Marvell's use of non-GAAP financial measures as important supplemental information. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "can," "may," "will," "would" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: adverse impacts of litigation or regulatory activities; Marvell's ability to implement its restructuring in a timely manner; the amount and timing of anticipated charges associated with the restructuring; Marvell's ability to increase its operational efficiency and decrease its operating expenses to the anticipated level; Marvell's reliance on a few customers for a significant portion of its revenue; severe financial hardship or bankruptcy of one or more of Marvell's major customers; its ability to divest certain non-strategic businesses within the anticipated timeframes and with the anticipated cost savings; Marvell's ability to compete in products and prices in an intensely competitive industry; Marvell's reliance on the hard disk drive, networking and wireless markets, which are highly cyclical and intensely competitive; costs and liabilities relating to current and future litigation; Marvell's ability to develop and introduce new and enhanced products in a timely and cost effective manner and the adoption of those products in the market; seasonality in sales of consumer devices in which Marvell's products are incorporated; uncertainty in the worldwide economic conditions; risks associated with manufacturing and selling a majority of Marvell's products and Marvell's customers' products outside of the United States; risks associated with acquisition and consolidation activity in the semiconductor industry; and other risks detailed in Marvell's SEC filings from time to time. For other factors that could cause Marvell's results to vary from expectations, please see the risk factors identified in Marvell's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2017 as filed with the SEC on March 28, 2017, and other factors detailed from time to time in Marvell's filings with the SEC. Marvell undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements.

About Marvell

Marvell first revolutionized the digital storage industry by moving information at speeds never thought possible. Today, that same breakthrough innovation remains at the heart of the Company's storage, network infrastructure, and wireless connectivity solutions. With leading intellectual property and deep system-level knowledge, Marvell's semiconductor solutions continue to transform the enterprise, cloud, automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. To learn more, visit: www.marvell.com.

Marvell® and the Marvell logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(Unaudited)(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

April 29, 2017

January 28, 2017

April 30, 2016

Net revenue

$

579,180

$

571,400

$

519,383

Cost of goods sold

230,549

243,883

244,354

Gross profit

348,631

327,517

275,029

Operating expenses:

Research and development

193,027

181,557

226,541

Selling, general and administrative

55,211

59,233

64,163

Restructuring related charges

1,505

98,860

4,441

Total operating expenses

249,743

339,650

295,145

Operating income (loss)

98,888

(12,133)

(20,116)

Interest and other income, net

3,333

3,780

1,488

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

102,221

(8,353)

(18,628)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

5,251

68,524

(5,357)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

96,970

$

(76,877)

(13,271)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

9,651

(3,214)

(9,408)

Net income (loss)

$

106,621

$

(80,091)

$

(22,679)

Net income (loss) per share — Basic:

Continuing operations

$

0.19

$

(0.15)

$

(0.03)

Discontinued operations

$

0.02

$

(0.01)

$

(0.02)

Net income (loss) per share - basic

$

0.21

$

(0.16)

$

(0.04)

Net income (loss) per share — Diluted:

Continuing operations

$

0.19

$

(0.15)

$

(0.03)

Discontinued operations

$

0.02

$

(0.01)

$

(0.02)

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

$

0.21

$

(0.16)

$

(0.04)

Weighted average shares:

Basic

503,790

507,834

508,794

Diluted

517,592

507,834

508,794

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(Unaudited)(In thousands)

April 29,2017

January 28,2017

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

725,962

$

814,092

Short-term investments

923,449

854,268

Accounts receivable, net

357,147

335,384

Inventories

178,145

171,969

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

44,577

58,771

Assets held for sale

39,708

45,846

Total current assets

2,268,988

2,280,330

Property and equipment, net

239,358

243,397

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net

2,005,912

2,006,984

Other non-current assets

121,979

117,939

Total assets

$

4,636,237

$

4,648,650

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

179,017

$

143,484

Accrued liabilities

154,315

143,491

Accrued employee compensation

132,118

139,647

Deferred income

74,064

68,124

Liabilities held for sale

746

1,670

Total current liabilities

540,260

496,416

Non-current income taxes payable

62,720

60,646

Other non-current liabilities

71,411

63,937

Total liabilities

674,391

620,999

Shareholders' equity:

Common stock

1,001

1,012

Additional paid-in capital

2,876,507

3,016,775

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(164)

23

Retained earnings

1,084,502

1,009,841

Total shareholders' equity

3,961,846

4,027,651

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

4,636,237

$

4,648,650

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(Unaudited) (In thousands)

Three Months Ended

April 29,2017

April 30, 2016

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

106,621

$

(22,679)

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

Depreciation and amortization

20,742

27,114

Share-based compensation

24,017

24,453

Amortization and write-off of acquired intangible assets

1,071

2,946

Restructuring related charges

(516)

896

Deferred income taxes and other

(11,109)

(1,115)

Gain on sale of a business

(8,155)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(21,763)

42,642

Inventories

(11,542)

13,598

Prepaid expenses and other assets

6,422

(13,217)

Accounts payable

31,423

19,922

Accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities

448

(22,502)

Carnegie Mellon University accrued litigation settlement (a)

(736,000)

Accrued employee compensation

(7,529)

7,152

Deferred income

5,016

(1,234)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

135,146

(658,024)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

(198,416)

(93,365)

Sales of available-for-sale securities

78,764

272,271

Maturities of available-for-sale securities

82,235

97,788

Purchase of time deposits

(75,000)

(50,000)

Maturities of time deposits

75,000

Purchases of technology licenses

(1,093)

(4,050)

Purchases of property and equipment

(10,026)

(11,868)

Net proceeds from sale of a business

22,954

Other

7,275

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(18,307)

210,776

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repurchases of common stock

(166,293)

Proceeds from employee stock plans

19,939

315

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement

(21,809)

(15,270)

Dividend payments to shareholders

(29,991)

(30,461)

Payments on technology license obligations

(6,815)

(5,294)

Net cash used in financing activities

(204,969)

(50,710)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(88,130)

(497,958)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

814,092

1,278,180

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

725,962

$

780,222

(a)

The Company paid $750.0 million to Carnegie Mellon University in connection with a litigation settlement agreement reached in February 2016.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP(Unaudited)(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

April 29, 2017

January 28,2017

April 30, 2016

GAAP gross profit:

$

348,631

$

327,517

$

275,029

Special items:

Share-based compensation

1,426

1,641

1,784

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

350,057

$

329,158

$

276,813

GAAP gross margin

60.2

%

57.3

%

53.0

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

60.4

%

57.6

%

53.3

%

Total GAAP operating expenses

$

249,743

$

339,650

$

295,145

Special items:

Share-based compensation

(20,941)

(20,764)

(20,396)

Restructuring related charges (a)

(1,505)

(98,860)

(4,441)

Amortization of and write-off acquired intangible assets

(1,071)

(1,480)

(2,298)

Other operating expenses (b)

(2,304)

(315)

(1,242)

Total special items

(25,821)

(121,419)

(28,377)

Total non-GAAP operating expenses

$

223,922

$

218,231

$

266,768

GAAP operating margin

17.1

%

(2.1)%

(3.9)%

Share-based compensation

3.9

%

3.9

%

4.3

%

Restructuring related charges (a)

0.3

%

17.3

%

0.9

%

Amortization of and write-off acquired intangible assets

0.2

%

0.3

%

0.4

%

Other operating expenses (b)

0.3

%

%

0.2

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

21.8

%

19.4

%

1.9

%

GAAP net income (loss)

$

106,621

$

(80,091)

$

(22,679)

Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax

(9,651)

3,214

9,408

GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations

96,970

(76,877)

(13,271)

Special items:

Share-based compensation

22,367

22,405

22,180

Restructuring related charges (a)

1,505

98,860

4,441

Amortization of and write-off acquired intangible assets

1,071

1,480

2,298

Other operating expenses (b)

2,304

315

1,242

Pre-tax total special items

27,247

123,060

30,161

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

124,217

46,183

16,890

Other income tax effects and adjustments (c)

72

67,989

(1,071)

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations

$

124,289

$

114,172

$

15,819

Weighted average shares — basic

503,790

507,834

508,794

Weighted average shares — diluted

517,592

507,834

508,794

Non-GAAP weighted average shares — diluted (d)

523,154

528,141

522,363

GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.19

$

(0.15)

$

(0.03)

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share from continuing operations

$

0.24

$

0.22

$

0.03

(a)

Restructuring related charges include costs that qualify under U.S. GAAP as restructuring costs and other incremental charges that are a direct result of restructuring. Examples of other incremental charges include impairment of equipment specifically identified as part of the restructuring action.

(b)

Other operating expenses in the three months ended April 29, 2017 include costs of retention bonuses offered to employees who remained through the ramp down of certain operations due to the restructuring action announced in November 2016.

(c)

Other income tax effects and adjustments in the three months ended April 29, 2017 includes adjustment to the tax provision based on a non-GAAP tax rate of 4%. Other income tax effects and adjustments in the three months ended January 28, 2017 included $68.0 million of tax expense related to restructuring actions.

(d)

Non-GAAP diluted share count excludes the impact of share-based compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the Company's financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.

Quarterly Revenue Trend

Total Revenue (In thousands)

% Change

Three Months Ended

April 29, 2017

January 28, 2017

April 30, 2016

YoY

QoQ

Storage (1)

$

303,808

$

310,771

$

242,638

25

%

(2)

%

Networking (2)

144,815

148,090

138,343

5

%

(2)

%

Connectivity (3)

76,091

65,638

73,549

3

%

16

%

Total Core

524,714

524,499

454,530

15

%

%

Other (4)

54,466

46,901

64,853

(16)%

16

%

Total Revenue (5)

$

579,180

$

571,400

$

519,383

12

%

1

%

Three Months Ended

% of Total

April 29,2017

January 28,2017

April 30,2016

Storage (1)

52

%

54

%

47

%

Networking (2)

25

%

26

%

27

%

Connectivity (3)

13

%

12

%

14

%

Total Core

90

%

92

%

88

%

Other (4)

10

%

8

%

12

%

Total Revenue

100

%

100

%

100

%

(1) Storage products are comprised primarily of HDD, SSD Controllers and Enterprise Storage Solutions.

(2) Networking products are comprised primarily of Ethernet Switches, Ethernet Transceivers, Embedded ARM Processors and Automotive Ethernet, as well as a few legacy product lines in which we no longer invest, but will generate a long tail of revenue for several years.

(3) Wireless Connectivity products are comprised primarily of WiFi solutions including WiFi only, WiFi/Bluetooth combos and WiFi Microcontroller combos.

(4) Other products are comprised primarily of Printer Solutions, Application Processors, Communication Processors, and others.

(5) Excludes the revenue of certain non-strategic businesses that were classified as discontinued operations.

For further information, contact:T. Peter AndrewVice President, Investor Relations408-222-0777[email protected]

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