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Kulicke & Soffa Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company") today announced results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2015.

 
Quarterly Results
        Change vs.   Change vs.
    Fiscal Q2 2015   Fiscal Q2 2014   Fiscal Q1 2015
Net Revenue   $145.2 million   up 27.2%   up 35.2%
Gross Profit   $68.6 million   up 18.9%   up 25.3%
Gross Margin   47.2%   down 330 bps   down 370 bps
Income from Operations   $9.8 million   down 3.2%   up 0.7%
Operating Margin   6.7%   down 220 bps   down 230 bps
Net Income   $7.9 million   down 12.6%   up 1.1%
Net Margin   5.5%   down 240 bps   down 180 bps
EPS - Diluted   $0.10   down 16.7%   —%
             

Bruno Guilmart, Kulicke & Soffa's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We performed well this quarter, generating revenue slightly above the high-end of our guided range. Our financial results, during a quarter of significant ongoing investments in product development, are supported by our large install base and overall exposure to higher-growth opportunities within end markets such as memory, mobility, connectivity devices and sensors."

Second Quarter Fiscal 2015 Key Product Trends

  • Ball bonder equipment net revenue increased 35.9% over the December quarter.
  • 66.7% of ball bonder equipment was sold as copper capable.
  • Wedge bonder equipment net revenue decreased by 15.3% over the December quarter.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2015 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenue of $145.2 million.
  • Gross margin of 47.2%.
  • Net income of $7.9 million or $0.10 per share.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $528.8 million as of March 28, 2015.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Outlook

The Company currently expects net revenue in the third fiscal quarter of 2015, ending June 27, 2015, to be in the range of approximately $160 million to $170 million.

Looking forward, Bruno Guilmart commented, "Our development efforts are progressing according to plan with ongoing customer engagement. In addition to our recent acquisition, these product development investments are expected to expand our reach into new and diversified applications while opening the door for many more strategic and long-term opportunities."

Earnings Conference Call Details

A conference call to discuss these results will be held today, May 5, 2015, beginning at 8:00 am (EDT). To access the conference call, interested parties may call +1-877-407-8037 or internationally +1-201-689-8037. The call will also be available by live webcast at investor.kns.com.

A replay will be available from approximately one hour after the completion of the call through May 11, 2015 by calling toll-free +1-877-660-6853 or internationally +1-201-612-7415 and using the replay ID number of 13604984. A webcast replay will also be available at investor.kns.com.

About Kulicke & Soffa

Kulicke & Soffa (NASDAQ: KLIC) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment. As a pioneer in this industry, K&S has provided customers with market leading packaging solutions for decades. In recent years, K&S has expanded its product offerings through strategic acquisitions and organic development, adding advanced packaging, advanced SMT, wedge bonding and a broader range of expendable tools to its core ball bonding products. Combined with its extensive expertise in process technology, K&S is well positioned to help customers meet the challenges of assembling the next-generation semiconductor and LED devices. (www.kns.com)

Caution Concerning Results and Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical statements, this press release contains statements relating to future events and our future results. These statements are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to our future revenue, sustained, increasing, continuing or strengthening demand for our products, the continuing transition from gold to copper wire bonding, replacement demand, our research and development efforts, our ability to identify and realize new growth opportunities and our ability to control costs. While these forward-looking statements represent our judgments and future expectations concerning our business, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from our expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer orders already received may be postponed or canceled, generally without charges; the risk that anticipated customer orders may not materialize; the risk that our suppliers may not be able to meet our demands on a timely basis; the volatility in the demand for semiconductors and our products and services; a slowdown of transition from gold to copper wire bonding by our customers and the industry, volatile global economic conditions, which could result in, among other things, sharply lower demand for products containing semiconductors and for the Company's products, and disruption of capital and credit markets; the risk of failure to successfully manage our operations; acts of terrorism and violence; risks, such as changes in trade regulations, currency fluctuations, political instability and war, which may be associated with a substantial non-U.S. customer and supplier base and substantial non-U.S. manufacturing operations; and the factors listed or discussed in Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange CommissionKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

           

KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share and employee data)

(Unaudited)

           
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014   March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014
Net revenue   $ 145,227     $ 114,206     $ 252,665     $ 193,319  
Cost of sales   76,657     56,534     129,361     97,282  
Gross profit:   68,570     57,672     123,304     96,037  
Operating expenses:                  
Selling, general and administrative   32,891     25,927     56,989     47,703  
Research and development   23,172     19,326     42,753     36,797  
Amortization of intangible assets   2,757     1,330     4,086     2,659  
Restructuring   (41 )   978     (41 )   975  
Total operating expenses   58,779     47,561     103,787     88,134  
Income from operations:   9,791     10,111     19,517     7,903  
Other income (expense):                  
Interest income   453     343     715     622  
Interest expense   (316 )   (297 )   (619 )   (416 )
Income from operations before income taxes   9,928     10,157     19,613     8,109  
Provision for income taxes   1,997     1,087     3,840     996  
Net income   $ 7,931     $ 9,070     $ 15,773     $ 7,113  
                   
Net income per share:                  
Basic   $ 0.10     $ 0.12     $ 0.21     $ 0.09  
Diluted   $ 0.10     $ 0.12     $ 0.20     $ 0.09  
                   
Weighted average shares outstanding:                  
Basic   76,821     76,404     76,855     76,163  
Diluted   77,570     77,021     77,488     76,777  
           
           
    Three months ended   Six months ended
Supplemental financial data:   March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014   March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014
Depreciation and amortization   $ 5,007     $ 3,494     $ 8,563     $ 6,486  
Capital expenditures   1,191     3,198     3,444     8,574  
Equity-based compensation expense:                  
Cost of sales   88     82     216     187  
Selling, general and administrative   1,976     2,126     4,475     4,742  
Research and development   517     478     1,325     1,153  
Total equity-based compensation expense   $ 2,581     $ 2,686     $ 6,016     $ 6,082  
           
           
    As of    
    March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014    
Backlog of orders 1   $ 77,509     $ 51,000      
Number of employees   2,822     2,306      
                 

1. Represents customer purchase commitments. While the Company believes these orders are firm, they are generally cancellable by customers without penalty.

     
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

     
    As of
    March 28, 2015   September 27, 2014
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 527,146     $ 587,981  
Short-term investments   1,629     9,105  
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $143 respectively   149,378     171,530  
Inventories, net   76,529     49,694  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   14,997     15,090  
Deferred income taxes   4,295     4,291  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   773,974     837,691  
         
Property, plant and equipment, net   52,152     52,755  
Goodwill   81,272     41,546  
Intangible assets   63,279     5,891  
Other assets   6,599     6,565  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 977,276     $ 944,448  
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Short term debt   $ 837     $  
Accounts payable   50,692     35,132  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   43,294     43,731  
Income taxes payable   1,953     2,488  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   96,776     81,351  
         
Financing obligation   17,522     19,102  
Deferred income taxes   51,459     44,963  
Other liabilities   11,280     9,790  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   177,037     155,206  
         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Common stock, no par value   485,811     479,116  
Treasury stock, at cost   (57,209 )   (46,984 )
Retained earnings   370,639     354,866  
Accumulated other comprehensive income   998     2,244  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   800,239     789,242  
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 977,276     $ 944,448  
                 
         
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

         
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014   March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 2,118     $ 41,021     $ 48,560     $ 78,270  
Net cash used in investing activities, continuing operations   (86,381 )   (4,600 )   (90,557 )   (13,329 )
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities, continuing operations   (10,971 )   221     (18,592 )   479  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (210 )   (130 )   (246 )   (98 )
Changes in cash and cash equivalents   (95,444 )   36,512     (60,835 )   65,322  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   622,590     550,598     587,981     521,788  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 527,146     $ 587,110     $ 527,146     $ 587,110  
                                 

 

Kulicke & Soffa
Joseph Elgindy
Investor Relations
P: +1-215-784-7500
F: +1-215-784-6180
investor@kns.com

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