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Ultra Clean Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

July 27, 2017 4:05 PM

HAYWARD, Calif., July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), a leading developer and supplier of critical systems and subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment and flat panel industries, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

"With elevated WFE spending challenging the supply chain, UCT once again delivered another exceptional quarter, exceeding both our top and bottom line expectations," said Jim Scholhamer, President and CEO. "Our focus on successfully fulfilling our customers' increasing demand resulted in opportunities to meet their increased manufacturing capacity needs. The flexibility of our operations and our ability to deliver in the current environment is providing high value to our customers worldwide and demonstrating the leverage of our operating model."

GAAP Financial ResultsTotal revenue for the second quarter of 2017 was $228.3 million, an increase of 11.6% compared to the first quarter of 2017 and 75.8% compared to the same period a year ago. Semiconductor revenue increased 10.1% sequentially and 79.6% compared to a year ago. Total revenue from outside the U.S. rose 12.0% quarter over quarter and 102.5% year over year. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2017 was 19.0% compared to 18.3% for the prior quarter and 14.7% in the same period a year ago. Net income for the second quarter was $20.2 million, or $0.60 and $0.59 per basic and diluted share compared to net income of $14.3 million, or $0.43 and $0.42 per basic and diluted share in the previous quarter, and net income of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Net cash for the second quarter of 2017 increased $7.9 million compared to the previous quarter. Cash and cash equivalents were $59.5 million, an increase of $4.5 million compared to the first quarter. Outstanding debt was $60.8 million, a sequential decrease of $3.4 million.

Non-GAAP Financial ResultsNon-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2017 was $21.3 million, or $0.62 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share exclude pre-tax charges of $1.2 million for intangible assets amortization, offset by the corresponding increase in tax expense from these items of approximately $0.2 million. This compares to first quarter of 2017 non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $15.9 million and $0.47 respectively, and non-GAAP net income of $3.2 million and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.10 in the second quarter of 2016.

The Company has provided a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the financial statement tables included in this press release.

Third Quarter 2017 OutlookThe Company expects revenue to be between $235.0 million to $245.0 million and GAAP diluted net income per share to be in the range of $0.59 to $0.65. The Company expects non-GAAP net income per diluted share to be in the range of $0.62 to $0.68.

CEO to take Medical Leave of AbsenceUCT also announced today that President and CEO, Jim Scholhamer, will be taking a leave of absence starting July 31 for approximately 2 months to address a treatable medical condition. During his absence, UCT SVP and CFO, Sheri Brumm will serve as acting CEO. Mr. Scholhamer will remain a member of the board of directors during his leave.

"It is important that I take this time to focus on my health and I am extremely confident that Sheri and our strong executive team will ensure the ongoing success of UCT while I am away," said Jim Scholhamer, President and CEO.

"The board has confidence in the strong leadership team that Jim has put in place. Sheri and the team are well positioned to continue to implement UCT's strategy and run day-to-day operations," commented Clarence Granger, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Ms. Brumm joined UCT in April 2009 and has served as SVP and CFO since July 2016. She is responsible for all aspects of the Company's financial management in addition to managing the Company's IT and export compliance functions.

Conference CallUCT will conduct a conference call today, Thursday, July 27, 2017, beginning at 1:45 p.m. PDT. The call-in number is (844) 826-3034 (domestic) and (412) 317-5179 (international). A replay of the conference will be available for seven days following the call at (877) 344-7529 (domestic) and (412) 317-0088 (international). The confirmation number for live broadcast and replay is 10109825 (all callers).

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical systems and subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment and flat panel industries. Ultra Clean offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for gas delivery systems and other subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, component neutral design and manufacturing and component testing capabilities. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.

Use of Non-GAAP MeasuresManagement uses non-GAAP net income and net income per diluted share to evaluate the Company's operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations of non-GAAP results to U.S. GAAP results are included at the end of this press release. A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the third quarter of 2017 is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Safe Harbor Statement The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, "forward-looking statements" (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as "anticipates,", "projection", "outlook", "forecast", "believes," "plan," "expect," "future,"' "intends," "may," "will," "estimates," "predicts," and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and with respect to our third quarter 2017 outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company's actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in "Risk Factors", "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations'' and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.

Contact:Sheri BrummUCT Senior VP Finance, CFO510-576-4705

Annie LeschinInvestor Relations415-775-1788

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 24,

June 30,

June 24,

2017

2016

2017

2016

Sales

$

228,261

$

129,831

$

432,855

$

242,060

Cost of goods sold

184,890

110,810

351,989

208,469

Gross profit

43,371

19,021

80,866

33,591

Operating expenses:

Research and development

2,774

2,359

5,680

4,635

Sales and marketing

3,351

2,785

6,402

5,718

General and administrative

12,841

10,158

24,606

20,217

Total operating expenses

18,966

15,302

36,688

30,570

Income from operations

24,405

3,719

44,178

3,021

Interest and other income (expense), net

(1,120)

(836)

(2,058)

(1,927)

Income before provision for income taxes

23,285

2,883

42,120

1,094

Income tax provision

3,106

2,160

7,600

3,610

Net income (loss)

$

20,179

$

723

$

34,520

$

(2,516)

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$

0.60

$

0.02

$

1.04

$

(0.08)

Diluted

$

0.59

$

0.02

$

1.01

$

(0.08)

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:

Basic

33,433

32,565

33,247

32,437

Diluted

34,064

32,792

34,017

32,437

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in thousands)

June 30,

December 30,

2017

2016

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

59,482

$

52,465

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

101,874

74,663

Inventory

139,705

103,861

Other current assets

6,829

6,461

Total current assets

307,890

237,450

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

23,467

18,858

Goodwill

85,248

85,248

Purchased intangibles, net

34,562

37,024

Deferred tax asset, net

1,111

1,355

Other non-current assets

1,565

762

Total assets

$

453,843

$

380,697

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Bank borrowings

$

16,117

$

16,819

Accounts payable

104,089

71,189

Other current liabilities

22,073

13,053

Total current liabilities

142,279

101,061

Bank borrowings, net of current portion

44,691

50,931

Deferred tax liability

9,753

9,917

Other long-term liabilities

2,452

2,657

Total liabilities

199,175

164,566

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock

181,106

178,477

Retained earnings

72,557

38,037

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

1,005

(383)

Total stockholders' equity

254,668

216,131

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

453,843

$

380,697

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 24,

March 31,

2017

2016

2017

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income (in thousands)

Reported net income on a GAAP basis

$ 20,179

$ 723

$ 14,341

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1,231

1,440

1,231

Restructuring charges (2)

-

70

-

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)

(163)

(406)

(256)

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (4)

18

1,384

576

Non-GAAP net income

$ 21,265

$ 3,211

$ 15,892

Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in thousands)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$ 24,405

$ 3,719

$ 19,773

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1,231

1,440

1,231

Restructuring charges (2)

-

70

-

Non-GAAP income from operations

$ 25,636

$ 5,229

$ 21,004

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

10.7%

2.9%

9.7%

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.5%

1.1%

0.6%

Restructuring charges (2)

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

Non-GAAP operating margin

11.2%

4.0%

10.3%

1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company's acquisitions of AIT, Marchi and Miconex

2 Adjustment to previous restructuring reserve related to the abandonment of one of the Company's facilities

3 Tax effect of items (1) through (2) above based on the non-gaap tax rate shown below

4 The Company's GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company's non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company's non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect.

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 24,

March 31,

2017

2016

2017

Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share

Reported net income on a GAAP basis

$ 0.59

$ 0.02

$ 0.42

Amortization of intangible assets

0.04

0.05

0.04

Restructuring charges

-

-

-

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

(0.01)

(0.01)

(0.01)

Income tax effect of valuation allowance

-

0.04

0.02

Non-GAAP net income

$ 0.62

$ 0.10

$ 0.47

Weighted average number of diluted shares (thousands)

34,064

32,792

33,865

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 24,

March 31,

2017

2016

2017

(in thousands, except percentages)

Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis

$ 3,106

$ 2,160

$ 4,494

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (1)

163

406

256

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (2)

(18)

(1,384)

(576)

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$ 3,251

$ 1,182

$ 4,174

Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis

$ 23,285

$ 2,883

$ 18,835

Amortization of intangible assets

1,231

1,440

1,231

Restructuring charges

-

70

-

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

$ 24,516

$ 4,393

$ 20,066

Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis

13.3%

74.9%

23.9%

Non-GAAP effective income tax rate

13.3%

26.9%

20.8%

1 Tax effect of items (1) through (2) above based on the non-gaap tax rate

2 The Company's GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company's non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company's non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect.

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