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Applied Materials Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

May 20, 2021 4:01 PM

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended May 2, 2021.

Second Quarter Results

Applied generated revenue of $5.58 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 47.5 percent, operating income of $1.58 billion or 28.3 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.7 percent, operating income of $1.77 billion or 31.7 percent of net sales, and EPS of $1.63.

The company generated $1.19 billion in cash from operations and returned $952 million to shareholders including $750 million in share repurchases and $202 million in dividends.

“Applied Materials’ record performance is underpinned by broad-based strength across our semiconductor businesses,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “We are confident in our ability to outperform our markets as large, secular trends create sustainable demand for semiconductors and our leadership in materials engineering becomes increasingly critical to deliver new chip technologies.”

Quarterly Results Summary

Q2 FY2021 Q2 FY2020 Change
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales$5,582 $3,957 41%
Gross margin47.5 % 44.2 % 3.3 points
Operating margin28.3 % 23.6 % 4.7 points
Net income$1,330 $755 76%
Diluted earnings per share$1.43 $0.82 74%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin47.7 % 44.6 % 3.1 points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin31.7 % 24.7 % 7.0 points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,509 $817 85%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS$1.63 $0.89 83%

Second quarter GAAP results included a $154 million deal termination fee paid per the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement with Kokusai Electric Corporation and KKR HKE Investment L.P., which reduced earnings per share by $0.17.

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.

Business Outlook

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $5.92 billion, plus or minus $200 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.70 to $1.82.

This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share, includes the normalized tax benefit of share-based compensation of $0.01 per share and a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.03 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.

Second Quarter Reportable Segment Information

Semiconductor SystemsQ2 FY2021 Q2 FY2020
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$3,972 $2,567
Foundry, logic and other56 % 56 %
DRAM14 % 22 %
Flash memory30 % 22 %
Operating income$1,542 $782
Operating margin38.8 % 30.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,555 $798
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin39.1 % 31.1 %

Applied Global ServicesQ2 FY2021 Q2 FY2020
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$1,203 $1,018
Operating income$358 $256
Operating margin29.8% 25.1%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$359 $260
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.8% 25.5%

Display and Adjacent MarketsQ2 FY2021 Q2 FY2020
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$375 $365
Operating income$65 $75
Operating margin17.3% 20.5%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$66 $78
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin17.6% 21.4%

Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19; impairments of assets; gain or loss on strategic investments; loss on early extinguishment of debt; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Additionally, non-GAAP results exclude estimated discrete income tax expense items associated with U.S. tax legislation. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and 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 on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures 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 and related slide presentation will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and beyond, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto on our operations and financial results, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; the effects of regional or global health epidemics, including the severity and duration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies, including the recent rules and interpretations promulgated by U.S. Department of Commerce expanding export license requirements for certain products sold to certain entities in China; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:

Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)May 2,2021 April 26,2020 May 2,2021 April 26,2020
Net sales$5,582 $3,957 $10,744 $8,119
Cost of products sold2,929 2,208 5,742 4,512
Gross profit2,653 1,749 5,002 3,607
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering617 550 1,223 1,102
Marketing and selling148 130 295 265
General and administrative149 137 310 266
Severance and related charges6 158
Deal termination fee154 154
Total operating expenses1,074 817 2,140 1,633
Income from operations1,579 932 2,862 1,974
Interest expense61 61 122 120
Interest and other income, net27 7 45 29
Income before income taxes1,545 878 2,785 1,883
Provision for income taxes215 123 325 236
Net income$1,330 $755 $2,460 $1,647
Earnings per share:
Basic$1.45 $0.82 $2.68 $1.80
Diluted$1.43 $0.82 $2.66 $1.78
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic918 917 917 917
Diluted927 923 926 925

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)May 2,2021 October 25,2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$6,305 $5,351
Short-term investments460 387
Accounts receivable, net3,375 2,963
Inventories4,053 3,904
Other current assets778 764
Total current assets14,971 13,369
Long-term investments1,569 1,538
Property, plant and equipment, net1,768 1,604
Goodwill3,479 3,466
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net127 153
Deferred income taxes and other assets2,171 2,223
Total assets$24,085 $22,353
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$3,116 $3,138
Contract liabilities1,706 1,321
Total current liabilities4,822 4,459
Long-term debt, net of current portion5,450 5,448
Income taxes payable1,138 1,206
Other liabilities682 662
Total liabilities12,092 11,775
Total stockholders’ equity11,993 10,578
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$24,085 $22,353

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
May 2,2021 April 26,2020May 2,2021 April 26,2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$1,330 $755 $2,460 $1,647
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization97 91 191 185
Severance and related charges1 149
Share-based compensation84 71 191 164
Deferred income taxes(4) (11) 24 19
Other(15) 7 (15) 22
Net change in operating assets and liabilities(306) (278) (392) (415)
Cash provided by operating activities1,187 635 2,608 1,622
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(204) (71) (325) (173)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (27) (12) (27)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments266 667 624 1,035
Purchases of investments(281) (404) (722) (832)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities(219) 165 (435) 3
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs 1,498 1,498
Proceeds from common stock issuances86 76 86 91
Common stock repurchases(750) (199) (750) (399)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards(17) (10) (159) (163)
Payments of dividends to stockholders(202) (193) (403) (385)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities(883) 1,172 (1,226) 642
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents85 1,972 947 2,267
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period6,328 3,424 5,466 3,129
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period$6,413 $5,396 $6,413 $5,396
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents$6,305 $5,281 $6,305 $5,281
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets108 115 108 115
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents$6,413 $5,396 $6,413 $5,396
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$299 $199 $409 $281
Cash refunds from income taxes$4 $4 $23 $5
Cash payments for interest$68 $76 $103 $110

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other

(In millions)Q2 FY2021 Q2 FY2020
Unallocated net sales$32 $7
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses(174) (117)
Share-based compensation(84) (71)
Severance and related charges(6)
Deal termination fee(154)
Total$(386) $(181)

Additional Information

Q2 FY2021 Q2 FY2020
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
United States$489 $331
% of Total9 % 8 %
Europe$229 $181
% of Total4 % 5 %
Japan$442 $467
% of Total8 % 12 %
Korea$1,428 $753
% of Total25 % 19 %
Taiwan$1,041 $1,029
% of Total19 % 26 %
Southeast Asia$109 $58
% of Total2 % 1 %
China$1,844 $1,138
% of Total33 % 29 %
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time24.8 22.7

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)May 2,2021 April 26,2020 May 2,2021 April 26,2020
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis$2,653 $1,749 $5,002 $3,607
Certain items associated with acquisitions17 8 15 17
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 8 12 8
Other charges2 2
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit$2,662 $1,765 $5,031 $3,632
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin47.7 % 44.6 % 46.8 % 44.7 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,579 $932 $2,862 $1,974
Certain items associated with acquisitions112 13 25 26
Acquisition integration and deal costs11 21 35 34
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 10 24 10
Severance and related charges36 158
Deal termination fee154 154
Other charges6 6
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,768 $976 $3,264 $2,044
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin31.7 % 24.7 % 30.4 % 25.2 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis$1,330 $755 $2,460 $1,647
Certain items associated with acquisitions112 13 25 26
Acquisition integration and deal costs12 21 36 34
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 10 24 10
Severance and related charges36 158
Deal termination fee154 154
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net6 5 4 7
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(26) 2 (32) 4
Other charges6 6
Income tax effect of share-based compensation46 8 (23) (25)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers17 16 37 37
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(10) (3) (13) (4)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5(4) (10) (45) (15)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,509 $817 $2,791 $1,721

1These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3The severance and related charges primarily related to a one-time voluntary retirement program offered to certain eligible employees.
4GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
5Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)May 2,2021 April 26,2020 May 2,2021 April 26,2020
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis$1.43 $0.82 $2.66 $1.78
Certain items associated with acquisitions0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02
Acquisition integration and deal costs0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19 0.01 0.02 0.01
Severance and related charges0.01 0.13
Deal termination fee0.17 0.17
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net0.01 0.01 0.01
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(0.03) (0.02)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation0.01 0.01 (0.02) (0.03)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers0.02 0.02 0.04 0.04
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01)
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share$1.63 $0.89 $3.02 $1.86
Weighted average number of diluted shares927 923 926 925

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)May 2,2021 April 26,2020 May 2,2021 April 26,2020
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,542 $782 $2,803 $1,697
Certain items associated with acquisitions110 10 20 20
Acquisition integration costs (2)
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 6 12 6
Other charges3 3
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,555 $798 $2,836 $1,723
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin39.1% 31.1% 37.7 % 32.0%
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$358 $256 $690 $534
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 4 8 4
Other charges1 1
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$359 $260 $699 $538
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.8% 25.5% 29.6 % 26.7%
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$65 $75 $130 $113
Certain items associated with acquisitions11 3 2 6
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 1
Severance and related charges3 8
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$66 $78 $141 $119
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin17.6% 21.4% 17.9 % 17.1%

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3The severance and related charges related to workforce reduction actions globally across the Display and Adjacent Markets business.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.

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

Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)May 2, 2021
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a)$215
Income tax effect of share-based compensation(6)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers(17)
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items10
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b)$206
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c)$1,545
Certain items associated with acquisitions12
Acquisition integration and deal costs12
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19
Severance and related charges6
Deal termination fee154
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net6
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(26)
Other charges6
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d)$1,715
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c)13.9 %
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d)12.0 %

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