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Kulicke & Soffa Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company") today announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2016.

 
Quarterly Results
   

Fiscal Q3 2016

  Change vs.

Fiscal Q3 2015

  Change vs.

Fiscal Q2 2016

Net Revenue   $216.4 million   up 31.5%   up 38.4%
Gross Profit   $100.0 million   up 29.0%   up 43.6%
Gross Margin   46.2%   down 90 bps   up 170 bps
Income from Operations   $38.6 million   up 140.1%   up 229.8%
Operating Margin   17.8%   up 800 bps   up 1,030 bps
Net Income   $31.8 million   up 26.9%   up 524.6%
Net Margin   14.7%   down 50 bps   up 1,140 bps
EPS - Diluted   $0.45   up 36.4%   up 542.9%
             

Jonathan Chou, Kulicke & Soffa's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, stated, "The strong June quarter's results marked the second steep sequential increase in our business driven by meaningful ramps within our ball and wedge bonding businesses and continued strength within our advanced packaging offerings."

The Company also continues to gain traction with its new APAMA offerings, which support the next generation of advanced packaging technology. To date K&S has received three purchase orders for its APAMA advanced packaging solutions; during its third fiscal quarter the Company has recognized revenue for its second order.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Key Product Trends

  • Ball bonder equipment net revenue increased 64.2% over the March quarter.
  • Wedge bonder equipment net revenue increased by 22.3% over the March quarter.
  • Advanced Packaging Mass Reflow equipment net revenue increased by 0.7% over the March quarter.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenue of $216.4 million.
  • Gross margin of 46.2%.
  • Net income of $31.8 million or $0.45 per share.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $516.1 million as of July 2, 2016.
  • 7.9 million shares had been repurchased since the stock repurchase program's August 2014 initiation, equivalent to 10.1% of weighted average shares outstanding at the program's inception.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2016 Outlook

The Company currently expects net revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2016 ending October 1, 2016 to be approximately $135 million to $145 million.

Looking forward, Jonathan Chou commented, "While we generally experience strength into the fourth quarter, the cyclical fluctuations over the prior 12 months have shifted this normal seasonal pattern. Expectations on more robust semiconductor unit growth into calendar years 2017 and 2018, in addition to our product portfolio's close alignment with major industry trends as well as our growing base of advanced packaging features and solutions, provide us with cautious optimism as we look ahead."

Earnings Conference Call Details

A conference call to discuss these results will be held today, August 3, 2016, 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 August 10, 2016 by calling toll-free +1-877-660-6853 or internationally +1-201-612-7415 and using the replay ID number of 13641129. 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) The content of our website is not incorporated by reference herein.

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, replacement demand, our research and development efforts, our ability to control costs, and our ability to identify and realize new growth opportunities within segments, such as automotive and industrial as well as surrounding technology adoption such as system in package and advanced packaging techniques. 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; the risk that identified market opportunities may not grow or developed as we anticipated; 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. 2015 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     Nine months ended
    July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015     July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015
Net revenue   $ 216,414     $ 164,634     $ 481,348     $ 417,299  
Cost of sales   116,374     87,063     261,240     216,424  
Gross profit:   100,040     77,571     220,108     200,875  
Operating expenses:                  
Selling, general and administrative   36,776     33,151     94,928     90,140  
Research and development   22,960     25,380     69,593     68,133  
Amortization of intangible assets   1,665     2,946     4,996     7,032  
Restructuring   17     8     1,965     (33 )
Total operating expenses   61,418     61,485     171,482     165,272  
Income from operations:   38,622     16,086     48,626     35,603  
Other income (expense):                  
Interest income   972     469     2,295     1,184  
Interest expense   (290 )   (291 )   (839 )   (910 )
Income from operations before income taxes   39,304     16,264     50,082     35,877  
Income tax expense / (benefit)   7,519     (8,775 )   13,299     (4,935 )
Net income   $ 31,785     $ 25,039     $ 36,783     $ 40,812  
                   
Net income per share:                  
Basic   0.45     0.33     0.52     0.53  
Diluted   0.45     0.33     0.52     0.53  
                   
Weighted average shares outstanding:                  
Basic   70,379     75,420     70,502     76,376  
Diluted   70,843     75,891     70,802     76,778  
           
    Three months ended     Nine months ended
Supplemental financial data:   July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015     July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015
Depreciation and amortization   $ 4,019     $ 5,415     $ 12,221     $ 13,978  
Capital expenditures   1,480     2,265     4,396     5,709  
Equity-based compensation expense:                  
Cost of sales   98     88     323     304  
Selling, general and administrative   1,331     1,914     2,021     6,389  
Research and development   472     518     1,592     1,843  
Total equity-based compensation expense   $ 1,901     $ 2,520     $ 3,936     $ 8,536  
       
    As of  
    July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015  
Backlog of orders 1   $ 82,976     $ 75,101  
Number of employees   2,743     2,827  
             
  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
    July 2, 2016   October 3, 2015
ASSETS  
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 516,128     $ 498,614  
Accounts and other receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $488 and $621 respectively   171,809     108,596  
Inventories, net   89,556     79,096  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   17,830     16,937  
Deferred income taxes       4,126  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   795,323     707,369  
         
Property, plant and equipment, net   50,195     53,234  
Goodwill   81,272     81,272  
Intangible assets   52,475     57,471  
Other assets   7,442     5,120  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 986,707     $ 904,466  
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accounts payable   $ 71,116     $ 25,521  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   53,809     45,971  
Income taxes payable   6,945     2,442  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   131,870     73,934  
         
Financing obligation   17,084     16,483  
Deferred income taxes   30,908     33,958  
Other liabilities   11,173     10,842  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   191,035     135,217  
         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Common stock, no par value   495,961     492,339  
Treasury stock, at cost   (139,407 )   (124,856 )
Retained earnings   439,646     402,863  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (528 )   (1,097 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   795,672     769,249  
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 986,707     $ 904,466  
                 
         

KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

         
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015   July 2, 2016   June 27, 2015
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities   $ 35,437     $ (214 )   $ 34,458     $ 48,346  
Net cash used in investing activities, continuing operations   (1,847 )   (362 )   (3,639 )   (90,919 )
Net cash used in financing activities, continuing operations   (102 )   (51,245 )   (14,195 )   (69,837 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   647     600     890     354  
Changes in cash and cash equivalents   34,135     (51,221 )   17,514     (112,056 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   481,993     527,146     498,614     587,981  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 516,128     $ 475,925     $ 516,128     $ 475,925  

 

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
Joseph Elgindy
Investor Relations & Strategic Initiatives
P: +1-215-784-7500
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F: +1-215-784-6180

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