Cadence reported third quarter 2014 revenue of $400 million, compared to revenue of $367 million reported for the same period in 2013. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $38 million, or $0.12 per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $39 million, or $0.13 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2013.
Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, net income in the third quarter of 2014 was $80 million, or $0.26 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to net income of $63 million, or $0.21 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2013.
"Cadence continued to drive growth in the third quarter, with wins in core EDA and our expanding systems business," said Lip-Bu Tan, president and chief executive officer. "We won significant new business in digital and signoff at the most advanced nodes, our Incisive® simulation business is at the highest level in years, and IP had a record quarter. We continue to invest in innovation, and announced two new products in the third quarter."
"Cadence delivered strong results in Q3 with revenue and other key operating metrics exceeding targets," added Geoff Ribar, senior vice president and chief financial officer. "Our consistent performance has enabled us to issue $350 million in investment-grade bonds - a significant milestone for any company our size - that will strengthen our capital structure and fund our continued investment in innovation."
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2014, the company expects total revenue in the range of $417 million to $427 million. Fourth quarter GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.16 to $0.18. Net income per diluted share using the non-GAAP measure defined below is expected to be in the range of $0.26 to $0.28.
For 2014, the company expects total revenue in the range of $1.575 billion to $1.585 billion. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share for 2014 is expected to be in the range of $0.46 to $0.48. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, net income per diluted share for 2014 is expected to be in the range of $0.92 to $0.94.
A schedule showing a reconciliation of the business outlook from GAAP net income and diluted net income per share to non-GAAP net income and diluted net income per share is also included with this release.
Audio Webcast Scheduled
Lip-Bu Tan, president and chief executive officer, and Geoff Ribar, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a third quarter 2014 financial results audio webcast today, October 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. (Pacific) / 5 p.m. (Eastern). Attendees are asked to register at the website at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast. An archive of the webcast will be available starting October 20, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and ending December 19, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Webcast access is available at www.cadence.com/company/investor_relations.
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence® software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company and its products and services is available at www.cadence.com.
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The statements contained above regarding Cadence's third quarter 2014 financial results, as well as the information in the Business Outlook section and the statements by Lip-Bu Tan and Geoff Ribar, are or include forward-looking statements based on current expectations or beliefs and preliminary assumptions about future events that are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Cadence's control, including, among others: (i) Cadence's ability to compete successfully in the electronic design automation product and the commercial electronic design and methodology services industries; (ii) the success of Cadence's efforts to improve operational efficiency and growth; (iii) the mix of products and services sold and the timing of significant orders for Cadence's products; (iv) change in customer demands, including those resulting from consolidation among Cadence's customers and the possibility that the restructurings and other efforts to improve operational efficiency of Cadence's customers could result in delays in purchases of Cadence's products and services; (v) economic and industry conditions in regions in which Cadence does business; (vi) fluctuations in rates of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of other countries in which Cadence does business; (vii) capital expenditure requirements, legislative or regulatory requirements, interest rates and Cadence's ability to access capital and debt markets; (viii) the acquisition of other companies or technologies or the failure to successfully integrate and operate these companies or technologies Cadence acquires, including the potential inability to retain customers, key employees or vendors; (ix) the effects of Cadence's efforts to improve operational efficiency on Cadence's business, including strategic, customer and supplier relationships, and its ability to retain key employees; (x) events that affect the reserves or settlement assumptions Cadence may take from time to time with respect to accounts receivable, taxes, litigation or other matters; and (xi) the effects of any litigation or other proceedings to which Cadence is or may become a party.
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