Photronics Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2017 Results
BROOKFIELD, CT -- (Marketwired) -- 11/29/17 --
- Fourth quarter fiscal 2017 revenue was $121.0 million, up 8% sequentially and 13% year-over-year
- Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $5.4 million ($0.08 per diluted share)
- Capital expenditures of $53 million led to cash of $308 million at year end; balance sheet remains strong while funding strategic growth initiatives
- First quarter fiscal 2018 guidance: revenue between $110 and $118 million with diluted EPS between $0.02 and $0.09
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2017 fourth quarter ended October 29, 2017.
Fourth quarter revenue was $121.0 million, increases of 8% sequentially and 13% compared with last year. Integrated circuit (IC) revenue was $96.1 million, up 13% sequentially and 17% compared with last year. Flat panel display (FPD) revenue was $24.9 million, decreases of 6% sequentially and 1% compared with last year.
Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $5.4 million ($0.08 per diluted share), compared with $4.0 million ($0.06 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2017 and $5.3 million ($0.08 per diluted share) for the fourth quarter of 2016. The results for fourth quarter 2016 included a non-recurring tax benefit of $1.8 million ($0.03 per diluted share).
"Revenue improved this quarter on the strength of high-end mask sales, particularly in IC where high-end memory continued the positive trend of the last four quarters, and high-end logic advanced on growing Asia foundry 28 nm demand," said Peter Kirlin, chief executive officer. "High-end FPD also improved due in part to continued growth in demand for AMOLED in China. Operating margin improved to 10.3% due to our operating leverage and effective cost control. Continued strong cash generation supports our ability to fund planned investments, including the two China projects. The capex forecast of approximately $250 million in 2018 will be the most the Company has spent in one year. We believe the China investments, when complete and fully operational, will provide attractive returns and will make significant contributions to revenue and profit growth."
Full Year Results
Full year revenue in fiscal 2017 was $450.7 million, 7% less than fiscal 2016 full-year revenue. Revenue from IC photomasks of $350.3 million was 4% less than prior year, and FPD revenue was $100.4 million, 16% less than prior year FPD revenue.
Full year net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $13.1 million in fiscal 2017 ($0.19 per diluted share), compared with $46.2 million ($0.64 per diluted share) in 2016. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders was $13.1 million in fiscal 2017 ($0.19 per diluted share), compared with $32.6 million ($0.47 per diluted share) in fiscal 2016.
First Quarter 2018 Guidance
Kirlin continued, "For fiscal 2018 first quarter, underlying high-end IC demand drivers still appear healthy, potentially tempered by anticipated seasonal softness. We expect high-end FPD demand to remain flat. Our cash balance will likely decrease during the quarter as we ramp up investments for the China expansion. For the first quarter of fiscal 2018, Photronics expects revenues to be between $110 million and $118 million, and net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders to be between $0.02 and $0.09 per diluted share."
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. 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.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders, non-GAAP earnings per share, and non-GAAP EBITDA 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 Photronics, Inc.'s financial results under GAAP to non-GAAP financial information. Photronics, Inc. believes these non-GAAP financial measures 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 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 condensed consolidated statements of income and must be considered in performing a comprehensive assessment of overall financial performance. Non-GAAP financial information is adjusted for the following items:
- Non-recurring tax benefit in fiscal 2016 related to the recognition of certain tax benefits in Taiwan that were determined to be realizable in filings for future tax periods
- Non-recurring net gain on sale of investment in fiscal 2016
- Interest expense, income tax expense/(benefit), depreciation and amortization, and other items are added to GAAP net income to derive non-GAAP EBITDA
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 display 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 Year Ended
------------------------------- --------------------
October October October October
29, July 30, 30, 29, 30,
2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenue $ 120,971 $ 111,579 $ 107,368 $ 450,678 $ 483,456
Cost of goods sold (94,529) (89,862) (86,835) (359,363) (364,750)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 26,442 21,717 20,533 91,315 118,706
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative (10,182) (11,639) (10,191) (43,585) (44,577)
Research and
development (3,838) (4,812) (5,041) (15,862) (21,654)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total Operating
Expenses (14,020) (16,451) (15,232) (59,447) (66,231)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income 12,422 5,266 5,301 31,868 52,475
Gain on sale of
investment - - - - 8,940
Other income
(expense), net 536 (134) (69) (5,303) (941)
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Income before
income taxes 12,958 5,132 5,232 26,565 60,474
Income tax (provision)
benefit (2,462) (333) 1,337 (5,276) (4,798)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income 10,496 4,799 6,569 21,289 55,676
Net income
attributable to
noncontrolling
interests (5,110) (798) (1,313) (8,159) (9,476)
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Net income
attributable to
Photronics, Inc.
shareholders $ 5,386 $ 4,001 $ 5,256 $ 13,130 $ 46,200
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.06 $ 0.08 $ 0.19 $ 0.68
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Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.06 $ 0.08 $ 0.19 $ 0.64
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Weighted-average
number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic 68,615 68,525 68,025 68,436 67,539
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Diluted 69,218 69,380 68,906 69,288 76,354
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PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
October 29, October 30,
2017 2016
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 308,021 $ 314,074
Accounts receivable 105,320 92,636
Inventories 23,703 22,081
Other current assets 12,080 12,795
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Total current assets 449,124 441,586
Property, plant and equipment, net 535,197 506,434
Intangible assets, net 17,122 19,854
Other assets 19,351 20,114
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Total assets $ 1,020,794 $ 987,988
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Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings $ 4,639 $ 5,428
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 77,137 75,889
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Total current liabilities 81,776 81,317
Long-term borrowings 57,337 61,860
Other liabilities 16,386 19,337
Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity 744,564 710,363
Noncontrolling interests 120,731 115,111
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Total equity 865,295 825,474
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Total liabilities and equity $ 1,020,794 $ 987,988
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PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
--------------------------
October 29, October 30,
2017 2016
------------ ------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 21,289 $ 55,676
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 86,573 82,406
Gain on sale of investment - (8,940)
Changes in assets, liabilities and other (11,029) (7,005)
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 96,833 122,137
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (91,965) (50,147)
Acquisition of Business (5,400) -
Proceeds from sale of investments 167 101,853
Other (868) 584
------------ ------------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities (98,066) 52,290
------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term borrowings (5,428) (57,609)
Payments to noncontrolling interests (8,298) (12,856)
Proceeds from share-based arrangements 2,830 3,463
Other (32) (20)
------------ ------------
Net cash used in financing activities (10,928) (67,022)
------------ ------------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 6,108 802
------------ ------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents (6,053) 108,207
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 314,074 205,867
------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 308,021 $ 314,074
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PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
----------------------------- -------------------
October October October October
29, July 30, 30, 29, 30,
2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
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Reconciliation of GAAP to
Non-GAAP Net Income
Attributable to
Photronics, Inc.
Shareholders and EPS
data
GAAP net income
attributable to
Photronics, Inc.
shareholders $ 5,386 $ 4,001 $ 5,256 $ 13,130 $ 46,200
Income tax benefit
(a) - - (1,834) - (4,838)
Gain on sale of
investment, net of
tax (b) - - - - (8,753)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Non-GAAP net income
attributable to
Photronics, Inc.
shareholders $ 5,386 $ 4,001 $ 3,422 $ 13,130 $ 32,609
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Weighted average number
of diluted shares
outstanding
GAAP 69,218 69,380 68,906 69,288 76,354
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Non-GAAP 69,218 69,380 68,906 69,288 76,354
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Net income per diluted
share
GAAP $ 0.08 $ 0.06 $ 0.08 $ 0.19 $ 0.64
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Non-GAAP $ 0.08 $ 0.06 $ 0.05 $ 0.19 $ 0.47
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Reconciliation of GAAP
Net Income to Non-GAAP
EBITDA
GAAP Net Income (c) $ 10,496 $ 4,799 $ 6,569 $ 21,289 $ 55,676
Interest expense 578 550 616 2,235 3,366
Income tax expense 2,462 333 (1,337) 5,276 4,798
Depreciation and
amortization 22,492 21,840 22,304 86,573 82,406
Other items (d) 785 984 980 3,627 3,828
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Non-GAAP EBITDA $ 36,813 $ 28,506 $ 29,132 $ 119,000 $ 150,074
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Notes:
(a) Represents tax benefit primarily related to the recognition of prior
period tax benefits and other tax positions no longer deemed necessary
in Taiwan
(b) Represents gain on sale of investment in a foreign entity
(c) Includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, and in
2016 includes gain on sale of investment in a foreign entity
(d) Consists of stock compensation expense
For Further Information: R. Troy Dewar, CFA Director, Investor Relations (203) 740-5610 [email protected]
Source: Photronics, Inc.