KLIC

KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC

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EX-99.1 2 ex991q12020new.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1
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K&S Corporate Headquarters
Kulicke & Soffa Pte Ltd
23A Serangoon North Ave 5
#01-01, Singapore 554369
 
+65-6880-9600 main
+65-6880-9580 fax
www.kns.com
Co. Regn. No. 199902120H
 
Kulicke & Soffa Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
Singapore – January 29, 2020 – Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), today announced financial results of its first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2019. The Company reported first quarter net revenue of $144.3 million, net income of $13.5 million and non-GAAP net income of $15.7 million.

Quarterly Results - U.S. GAAP
 
 
Fiscal Q1 2020
 
Change vs.
Fiscal Q1 2019
Change vs.
Fiscal Q4 2019
Net Revenue
$144.3 million
down 8.2%
up 3.2%
Gross Profit
$70.4 million
down 5.9%
up 7.6%
Gross Margin
48.8%
up 120 bps
up 200 bps
Income from Operations
$13.4 million
down 8.2%
up 74%
Operating Margin
9.3%
up 0 bps
up 380 bps
Net Income
$13.5 million
up 80%
up 110.9%
Net Margin
9.4%
up 460 bps
up 480 bps
EPS – Diluted(a)
$0.21
up 90.9%
up 110%
(a)
GAAP diluted net earnings per share reflects any dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units and stock options, but that effect is excluded when calculating GAAP diluted net (loss) per share because it would be anti-dilutive.
Quarterly Results - Non-GAAP
 
 
Fiscal Q1 2020
 
Change vs.
Fiscal Q1 2019
Change vs.
Fiscal Q4 2019
Income from Operations
$15.6 million
down 5.5%
up 39.3%
Operating Margin
10.8%
up 30 bps
up 280 bps
Net Income
$15.7 million
down 7.6%
up 68.8%
Net Margin
10.9%
up 10 bps
up 420 bps
EPS - Diluted
$0.24
down 4%
up 71.4%
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 Financial Results” section.

Dr. Fusen Chen, Kulicke & Soffa's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Although the December quarter is historically seasonally soft, demand for our advanced packaging, memory and automotive-focused solutions improved and provided for a sequential increase in net revenue. We continue to anticipate more aggressive capital spending in all of the markets we serve through fiscal year 2020."


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First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Highlights
 
Net revenue of $144.3 million.    
Gross margin of 48.8%.
Net income of $13.5 million or $0.21 per share; non-GAAP net income of $15.7 million or $0.24 per share.
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, net of bank overdraft were $540.4 million as of December 28, 2019.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Outlook
The Company currently expects net revenue in the second fiscal quarter of 2020 ending March 28, 2020 to be approximately $140 million to $170 million, representing a 7% sequential improvement.
Looking forward, Dr. Fusen Chen commented, "Over the past three years, our development investments have allowed us to become a true multi-product company. This effort has expanded our served available market, increased the diversification of our business and significantly enhances our ability to create and deliver shareholder value.”

Earnings Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss these results will be held tomorrow, January 30, 2020, beginning at 8:00am EST. To access the conference call, interested parties may call +1-877-407-8037 or internationally +1-201-689-8037. A live webcast will also be available at investor.kns.com.
A replay will be available from approximately one hour after the completion of the call through August 6th by calling toll-free +1-877-660-6853 or internationally +1-201-612-7415 and using the replay ID number of 13697293. A webcast replay will also be available at investor.kns.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results
In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release also contains non-GAAP financial results. The Company's non-GAAP results exclude amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, goodwill impairment, costs associated with restructuring, income tax expense related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as well as tax benefits or expense associated with the foregoing non-GAAP items. These non-GAAP measures are consistent with the way management analyzes and assesses the Company’s operating results.  The Company believes these non-GAAP measures enhance investors’ understanding of the Company’s underlying operational performance, as well as their ability to compare the Company’s period-to-period financial results and the Company’s overall performance to that of its competitors.

Management uses both U.S. GAAP metrics as well as non-GAAP operating income, operating margin, net income, net margin and net income per diluted share to evaluate the Company's operating and financial results. Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in the Company’s industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on the Company’s reported financial results. The presentation of non-GAAP items is meant to supplement, but not substitute for, GAAP financial measures or information. The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP results in combination with GAAP results provides better transparency to the investment community when analyzing business trends, providing meaningful comparisons with prior period performance and enhancing investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective. A reconciliation of each available GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the attached exhibit.
 
About Kulicke & Soffa
 
Kulicke & Soffa (NASDAQ: KLIC) is a leading provider of semiconductor and electronic assembly solutions serving the global automotive, consumer, communications, computing and industrial markets. Founded in 1951, K&S prides itself on establishing foundations for technological advancement - creating pioneering interconnect solutions that enable performance improvements, power efficiency, form-factor reductions and assembly excellence of current and next-generation semiconductor devices.
Leveraging decades of development proficiency and extensive process technology expertise, Kulicke & Soffa’s expanding portfolio provides equipment solutions, aftermarket products and services supporting a comprehensive set of interconnect technologies including wire bonding, advanced packaging, lithography, and electronics assembly. Dedicated to empowering technological

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discovery, always, K&S collaborates with customers and technology partners to push the boundaries of possibility, enabling a smarter future (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 expected dividend payouts and growth opportunities. 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 the Company fails to meet its operational and financial targets in order to adhere to its dividend policy; 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; the possibility that we may need to impair the carrying value of goodwill and/or intangibles established in connection with one or more of our prior acquisitions; 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; the impact of changes in tax law; the risk that the Company will not identify suitable acquisition opportunities or that any acquisitions will not be successful; the risk that the Company fails to timely remediate the material weaknesses identified in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting or that new material weaknesses or significant deficiencies emerge; and the factors listed or discussed in Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Kulicke 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.


Contacts:
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
 
Joseph Elgindy
 
Investor Relations & Strategic Initiatives
 
P: +1-215-784-7518
 
F: +1-215-784-6180
 
 
 

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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share and employee data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
December 28, 2019
 
December 29, 2018
Net revenue
$
144,297

 
$
157,208

Cost of sales
73,933

 
82,409

Gross profit
70,364

 
74,799

 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
26,424

 
28,533

Research and development
28,292

 
29,803

Amortization of intangible assets
1,817

 
1,877

Restructuring
417

 
31

Total operating expenses
56,950

 
60,244

Income from operations
13,414

 
14,555

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
Interest income
2,839

 
3,826

Interest expense
(583
)
 
(251
)
Income before income taxes
15,670

 
18,130

Income tax expense
2,133

 
10,570

Share of results of equity-method investee, net of tax
60

 
43

Net income
$
13,477

 
$
7,517

 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.21

 
$
0.11

Diluted
$
0.21

 
$
0.11

 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.12

 
$
0.12

 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
63,557

 
67,176

Diluted
64,139

 
67,851

 
Three months ended
Supplemental financial data:
December 28, 2019
 
December 29, 2018
Depreciation and amortization
$
4,759

 
$
4,769

Capital expenditures
2,325

 
4,942

Equity-based compensation expense:


 


Cost of sales
232

 
150

Selling, general and administrative
2,735

 
2,925

Research and development
642

 
798

Total equity-based compensation expense
$
3,609

 
$
3,873

 
As of
 
December 28, 2019
 
December 29, 2018
Backlog of orders 1
$
115,205

 
$
105,265

Number of employees
2,758

 
2,677

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

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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
As of
 
December 28, 2019
 
September 28, 2019
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
497,374

 
$
364,184

Short-term investments
119,000

 
229,000

Accounts and other receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $614 and $597, respectively
198,842

 
195,830

Inventories, net
95,209

 
89,308

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
16,182

 
15,429

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
926,607

 
893,751

 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
56,826

 
72,370

Operating right-of-use assets
20,830

 

Goodwill
55,995

 
55,691

Intangible assets, net
41,728

 
42,651

Deferred tax assets
6,549

 
6,409

Equity investments
7,477

 
6,250

Other assets
2,070

 
2,494

TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,118,082

 
$
1,079,616

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 

 
 

Short term debt
$
75,967

 
$
60,904

Accounts payable
44,903

 
36,711

Operating lease liabilities
5,427

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
62,522

 
64,533

Income taxes payable
13,384

 
12,494

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
202,203

 
174,642

 
 
 
 
Financing obligation

 
14,207

Deferred income taxes
33,169

 
32,054

Income taxes payable
80,415

 
80,290

Operating lease liabilities
17,205

 

Other liabilities
9,437

 
9,360

TOTAL LIABILITIES
342,429

 
310,553

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 

 
 

Common stock, no par value
529,487

 
533,590

Treasury stock, at cost
(346,869
)
 
(349,212
)
Retained earnings
599,682

 
594,625

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(6,647
)
 
(9,940
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
775,653

 
$
769,063

 
 
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
1,118,082

 
$
1,079,616


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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
December 28, 2019
 
December 29, 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
25,028

 
$
56,001

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
106,487

 
(65,273
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
2,152

 
(33,916
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(477
)
 
(18
)
Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
133,190

 
(43,206
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
364,184

 
321,148

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
497,374

 
$
277,942

 
 
 
 
Short-term investments
119,000

 
355,000

Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments
$
616,374

 
$
632,942



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Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Income from Operating
to Non-GAAP Income from Operation and Operating Margin
(in thousands, except percentages)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three months ended
 
 
December 28, 2019
 
December 29, 2018
 
September 28, 2019
Net revenue
 
$
144,297

 
$
157,208

 
$
139,827

U.S. GAAP income from operations
 
13,414

 
14,555

 
7,693

U.S. GAAP operating margin
 
9.3
%
 
9.3
%
 
5.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combination- selling, general and administrative
 
1,817

 
1,877

 
1,823

Restructuring
 
417

 
31

 
1,639

Non-GAAP income from operations
 
$
15,648

 
$
16,463

 
$
11,155

Non-GAAP operating margin
 
10.8
%
 
10.5
%
 
8.0
%


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Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and
U.S. GAAP net income per share to Non-GAAP net income per share
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three months ended
 
 
December 28, 2019
 
December 29, 2018
 
September 28, 2019
Net revenue
 
$
144,297

 
$
157,208

 
$
139,827

U.S. GAAP net income
 
13,477

 
7,517

 
6,404

U.S. GAAP net margin
 
9.3
%
 
4.8
%
 
4.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combination- selling, general and administrative
 
1,817

 
1,877

 
1,823

Restructuring
 
417

 
31

 
1,639

Income tax expense- Tax Reform
 

 
7,712

 
(300
)
Net income tax benefit on non-GAAP items
 
(51
)
 
(141
)
 
(250
)
Total non-GAAP adjustments
 
$
2,183

 
$
9,479

 
$
2,912

Non-GAAP net income
 
$
15,660

 
$
16,996

 
$
9,316

Non-GAAP net margin
 
10.9
%

10.8
%

6.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. GAAP net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
0.21

 
0.11

 
0.10

Diluted(a)
 
0.21

 
0.11

 
0.10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjustments per share:(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
0.03

 
0.14

 
0.05

Diluted
 
0.03

 
0.14

 
0.04

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

Diluted(c)
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
GAAP diluted net earnings per share reflects any dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units and stock options, but that effect is excluded when calculating GAAP diluted net (loss) per share because it would be anti-dilutive.
(b)
Non-GAAP adjustments per share includes amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, costs associated with restructuring, income tax expense related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as well as tax benefits or expense associated with the foregoing non-GAAP items.
(c)
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share reflects any dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units and stock options.


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