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Veeco Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Results

February 13, 2020 4:06 PM

Fourth Quarter 2019 Highlights:

PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. Results are reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and are also reported adjusting for certain items (“Non-GAAP”). A reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP operating results is provided at the end of this press release.

U.S. Dollars in millions, except per share data
4th Quarter Full Year
GAAP Results Q4 '19 Q4 '18 2019
2018
Revenue $113.2 $99.0 $419.3 $542.1
Net income (loss) $(32.9) $(144.7) $(78.7) $(407.1)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.69) $(3.11) $(1.66) $(8.63)


4th Quarter Full Year
Non-GAAP Results Q4 '19 Q4 '18 2019
2018
Net income (loss) $5.4 $(7.5) $(1.3) $14.2
Operating income (loss) $7.4 $(6.9) $5.1 $23.2
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.11 $(0.16) $(0.03) $0.30

“We executed well on the first phase of our transformation in 2019 by improving gross margins and reducing expenses, leading to a return to profitability in the second half of the year. Our data storage business continued its solid performance. Furthermore, we are positioning the company for long-term growth in the front-end semiconductor, advanced packaging and compound semiconductor markets by executing on our product roadmaps,” commented William J. Miller, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer.

“As we enter 2020, we are focused on optimizing our product portfolio, extending our core technologies into new markets, and further increasing our profitability,” concluded Dr. Miller.

Guidance and Outlook

The following guidance is provided for Veeco’s first quarter 2020:

Please refer to the tables at the end of this press release for further details.

Conference Call Information

A conference call reviewing these results has been scheduled for today, February 13, 2020 starting at 4:30pm ET. To join the call, dial 1-888-394-8218 (toll free) or 1-646-828-8193 and use passcode 3039225. Participants may also access a live webcast of the call by visiting the investor relations section of Veeco's website at ir.veeco.com. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the Veeco website that evening. We will post an accompanying slide presentation to our website prior to the beginning of the call.

About Veeco

Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our proven ion beam, laser annealing, lithography, MOCVD, and single wafer etch & clean technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, Veeco holds leading technology positions in the markets we serve. To learn more about Veeco’s systems and service offerings, visit www.veeco.com.

Forward-looking Statements

To the extent that this news release discusses expectations or otherwise makes statements about the future, such statements are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include the risks discussed in the Business Description and Management's Discussion and Analysis sections of Veeco's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and press releases. Veeco does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

-financial tables attached-

Veeco Contacts:
Investors: Media:
Anthony Bencivenga (516) 252-1438 Kevin Long (516) 714-3978
[email protected] [email protected]

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three months ended December 31, Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
2019
2018
Net sales$113,202 $98,972 $419,349 $542,082
Cost of sales 68,232 63,713 261,155 348,363
Gross profit 44,970 35,259 158,194 193,719
Operating expenses, net:
Research and development 21,655 24,962 90,557 97,755
Selling, general, and administrative 19,128 21,218 79,749 92,060
Amortization of intangible assets 4,312 4,249 17,085 32,351
Restructuring 2,529 887 6,403 8,556
Acquisition costs 53 2,959
Asset impairment 4,020 122,829 4,020 375,172
Other operating expense (income), net 190 42 (42) 368
Total operating expenses, net 51,834 174,240 197,772 609,221
Operating income (loss) (6,864) (138,981) (39,578) (415,502)
Interest expense, net (4,663) (4,485) (17,405) (18,332)
Other income (expense), net (20,973) (20,973)
Income (loss) before income taxes (32,500) (143,466) (77,956) (433,834)
Income tax expense (benefit) 371 1,208 777 (26,746)
Net income (loss)$(32,871) $(144,674) $(78,733) $(407,088)
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic$(0.69) $(3.11) $(1.66) $(8.63)
Diluted$(0.69) $(3.11) $(1.66) $(8.63)
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 47,519 46,551 47,482 47,151
Diluted 47,519 46,551 47,482 47,151

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

December 31, December 31,
2019 2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$129,294 $212,273
Restricted cash 657 809
Short-term investments 115,252 48,189
Accounts receivable, net 45,666 66,808
Contract assets 25,351 10,397
Inventories 133,067 156,311
Deferred cost of sales 445 3,072
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,966 22,221
Assets held for sale 11,180
Total current assets 475,878 520,080
Property, plant and equipment, net 75,711 80,284
Operating lease right-of-use assets 14,453
Intangible assets, net 61,518 85,149
Goodwill 181,943 184,302
Deferred income taxes 1,549 1,869
Other assets 7,036 29,132
Total assets$818,088 $900,816
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$21,281 $39,611
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 41,243 46,450
Customer deposits and deferred revenue 54,870 72,736
Income taxes payable 830 1,256
Total current liabilities 118,224 160,053
Deferred income taxes 5,648 5,690
Long-term debt 300,068 287,392
Operating lease long-term liabilities 10,300
Other liabilities 9,336 9,906
Total liabilities 443,576 463,041
Total stockholders’ equity 374,512 437,775
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$818,088 $900,816

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Data

(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Non-GAAP Adjustments
Share-Based
Three months ended December 31, 2019 GAAP Compensation Amortization Other Non-GAAP
Net sales $113,202 $113,202
Gross profit 44,970 455 29 45,454
Gross margin 39.7 % 40.2%
Operating expenses 51,834 (3,287) (4,312) (6,213) 38,022
Operating income (loss) (6,864) 3,742 4,312 6,242 ^ 7,432
Net income (loss) (32,871) 3,742 4,312 30,262 ^ 5,445
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic $(0.69) $0.11
Diluted (0.69) 0.11
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 47,519 47,525
Diluted 47,519 48,404

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Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other Non-GAAP Adjustments
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Three months ended December 31, 2019
Restructuring 2,132
Asset Impairment 4,020
Depreciation of PP&E fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 90
Subtotal 6,242
Non-cash interest expense 3,257
Impairment of equity investments 20,973
Non-GAAP tax adjustment * (210)
Total Other 30,262

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* - The ‘with or without’ method is utilized to determine the income tax effect of all Non-GAAP adjustments.

These tables include financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors’ operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Data
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Non-GAAP Adjustments
Share-based
Three months ended December 31, 2018 GAAP Compensation Amortization Other Non-GAAP
Net sales $98,972 $98,972
Gross profit 35,259 282 134 35,675
Gross margin 35.6 % 36.0 %
Operating expenses 174,240 (3,071) (4,249) (124,327) 42,593
Operating income (loss) (138,981) 3,353 4,249 124,461 ^ (6,918)
Net income (loss) (144,674) 3,353 4,249 129,532 ^ (7,540)
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic $(3.11) $(0.16)
Diluted (3.11) (0.16)
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 46,551 46,551
Diluted 46,551 46,551

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^ - See table below for additional details.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other Non-GAAP Adjustments
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Three months ended December 31, 2018
Restructuring 722
Acquisition related 53
Asset impairment 122,829
Release of inventory fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 70
Depreciation of PP&E fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 190
Accelerated depreciation 597
Subtotal 124,461
Non-cash interest expense 3,023
Non-GAAP tax adjustment * 2,048
Total Other 129,532

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* - The ‘with or without’ method is utilized to determine the income tax effect of all Non-GAAP adjustments.

These tables include financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors’ operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income (loss)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Three months ended Three months ended
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
GAAP Net income (loss) $(32,871) $(144,674)
Share-based compensation 3,742 3,353
Amortization 4,312 4,249
Restructuring 2,132 722
Acquisition related 53
Asset impairment 4,020 122,829
Release of inventory fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 70
Depreciation of PP&E fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 90 190
Accelerated depreciation 597
Interest (income) expense, net 4,663 4,485
Impairment of equity investments 20,973
Income tax expense (benefit) 371 1,208
Non-GAAP Operating income (loss) $7,432 $(6,918)

This table includes financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors’ operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Data
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Non-GAAP Adjustments
Share-based
For the year ended December 31, 2019 GAAP Compensation Amortization Other Non-GAAP
Net sales $419,349 $419,349
Gross profit 158,194 1,903 1,453 161,550
Gross margin 37.7 % 38.5 %
Operating expenses 197,772 (13,367) (17,085) (10,841) 156,479
Operating income (loss) (39,578) 15,270 17,085 12,294 ^ 5,071
Net income (loss) (78,733) 15,270 17,085 45,102 ^ (1,276)
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic $(1.66) $(0.03)
Diluted (1.66) (0.03)
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 47,482 47,482
Diluted 47,482 47,482

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^ - See table below for additional details.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other Non-GAAP Adjustments
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2019
Restructuring 6,006
Asset impairment 4,020
Release of inventory fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 1,270
Depreciation of PP&E fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 557
Accelerated depreciation 397
Other 44
Subtotal 12,294
Non-cash interest expense 12,676
Impairment of equity investments 20,973
Non-GAAP tax adjustment * (841)
Total Other 45,102

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* - The 'with or without' method is utilized to determine the income tax effect of all non-GAAP adjustments.

These tables include financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors' operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating Income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Data
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Non-GAAP Adjustments
Share-based
For the year ended December 31, 2018 GAAP Compensation Amortization Other Non-GAAP
Net sales $542,082 $542,082
Gross profit 193,719 1,885 2,849 198,453
Gross margin 35.7 % 36.6%
Operating expenses 609,221 (14,189) (32,351) (387,388) 175,293
Operating income (loss) (415,502) 16,074 32,351 390,237 ^ 23,160
Net income (loss) (407,088) 16,074 32,351 372,862 ^ 14,199
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic $(8.63) $0.30
Diluted (8.63) 0.30
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 47,151 47,171
Diluted 47,151 47,199

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other Non-GAAP Adjustments
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2018
Restructuring 7,395
Acquisition related 2,959
Asset impairment 375,172
Release of inventory fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 2,516
Depreciation of PP&E fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 1,011
Accelerated depreciation 1,184
Subtotal 390,237
Non-cash interest expense 11,762
Non-GAAP tax adjustment * (29,137)
Total Other 372,862

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* - The 'with or without' method is utilized to determine the income tax effect of all Non-GAAP adjustments.

These tables include financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors' operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating Income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income (loss)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Year ended Year ended
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
GAAP Net income (loss) $ (78,733) $ (407,088)
Share-based compensation 15,270 16,074
Amortization 17,085 32,351
Restructuring 6,006 7,395
Acquisition related 2,959
Asset impairment 4,020 375,172
Release of inventory fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 1,270 2,516
Depreciation of PP&E fair value step-up associated with the Ultratech purchase accounting 557 1,011
Accelerated depreciation 397 1,184
Other 44
Interest (income) expense 17,405 18,332
Impairment of equity investments 20,973
Income tax expense (benefit) 777 (26,746)
Non-GAAP Operating income (loss) $ 5,071 $ 23,160

This table includes financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors’ operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Data
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Non-GAAP Adjustments
Guidance for the three months ending Share-based
March 31, 2020 GAAP Compensation Amortization Other Non-GAAP
Net sales $95 - $120 $95 - $120
Gross profit 37 - 48 1 38 - 49
Gross margin 39% - 41% 39% - 41%
Operating expenses ~$44 2 4 1 ~$37
Operating income (loss) (7) - 4 3 4 1 1 - 12
Net income (loss) $(12) - $(1) 3 4 5 $ - $11
Income (loss) per diluted common share $(0.24) - $(0.01) $0.00 - $0.22
Weighted average number of shares 48 48 48 48

Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Guidance for the three months ending March 31, 2020
GAAP Net income (loss) $(12) - $(1)
Share-based compensation 3 - 3
Amortization 4 - 4
Restructuring 1 - 1
Interest expense, net 4 - 4
Other 1 - 1
Non-GAAP Operating income (loss) $1 - $12

Note: Amounts may not calculate precisely due to rounding.

These tables include financial measures adjusted for the impact of certain items; these financial measures are therefore not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as: share-based compensation expense; charges relating to restructuring initiatives; non-cash asset impairments; certain other non-operating gains and losses; and acquisition-related items such as transaction costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain integration costs.

These Non-GAAP financial measures may be different from Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. By excluding these items, Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to facilitate meaningful comparisons to historical operating results, competitors’ operating results, and estimates made by securities analysts. Management is evaluated on key performance metrics including Non-GAAP Operating income (loss), which is used to determine management incentive compensation as well as to forecast future periods. These Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, similar Non-GAAP financial measures have historically been reported to investors; the inclusion of comparable numbers provides consistency in financial reporting. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this news release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.


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