- Earnings Exceed Expectations -
AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2019 — (PRNewswire) — Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 30, 2019. Revenue was at the midpoint of guidance at $188.1 million, down from $215.5 million in the fourth quarter, with gross margin, opex and earnings per share (EPS) exceeding expectations. First quarter GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS were $0.12 and $0.59, respectively.
"We exited 2018 with strong design win momentum and leading positions in key secular growth markets," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "Despite macro turbulence, Q1 bookings were robust, signaling a Q2 rebound. We believe we are well-positioned to outperform the market."
First Quarter Financial Highlights
- IoT revenue declined to $106 million, down 11% sequentially and up 3% year-on-year.
- Infrastructure revenue was about flat sequentially at $46 million, down 7% year-on-year.
- Broadcast revenue declined to $26 million, down 25% sequentially and 27% year-on-year.
- Access revenue declined to $10 million, down 36% sequentially and 43% year-on-year.
On a GAAP basis:
- GAAP gross margin was 61.6%.
- GAAP R&D expenses were $62 million.
- GAAP SG&A expenses were $49 million.
- GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 2.7%.
- GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.12.
On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below:
- Non-GAAP gross margin was 61.8%.
- Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $48 million.
- Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $40 million.
- Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 14.9%.
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.59.
Product Results
- Launched the new Si89xx family of isolated ICs delivering precise current and voltage measurement with ultra-low temperature drift for industrial, green energy and EV/HEV applications.
- Introduced a comprehensive portfolio of clock and buffer timing solutions providing best-in-class jitter performance to meet the new PCI Express Gen 5 specification.
- Released the first SoC products in the next-generation Wireless Gecko Series 2 portfolio, delivering the industry's most versatile and scalable IoT connectivity platform designed to make IoT products more powerful, efficient and reliable.
Business Outlook
The company expects second quarter revenue to be in the range of $202 to $212 million, reflecting sequential growth in IoT, Broadcast and Access, with Infrastructure flat, and estimates the following:
On a GAAP basis:
- GAAP gross margin at approximately 60.0%.
- GAAP operating expenses at approximately $112.5 million.
- GAAP effective tax rate of 5.0%.
- GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.16 and $0.26.
On a non-GAAP basis, and excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below:
- Non-GAAP gross margin at approximately 60.5%.
- Non-GAAP operating expenses at approximately $89.0 million.
- Non-GAAP effective tax rate at 12.0%.
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.70 and $0.80.
Webcast and Conference Call
A conference call discussing the quarterly results will follow this press release at 7:30 a.m. Central time. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs' website ( www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. A replay will be available after the call at the same website listed above or by calling 1 (877) 344-7529 (US) or (412) 317-0088 (International) and entering access code 10130132. The replay will be available through May 24, 2019.
About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. Our award-winning technologies are shaping the future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. Our world-class engineering team creates products focused on performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity. silabs.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs' current expectations. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "will" and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; dependence on a limited number of products and customers; intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing Silicon Labs' distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers); risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with its accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs' business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics, war and political unrest; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; cyber-attacks against Silicon Labs' products and its networks; conflict mineral risks and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Note to editors: Silicon Laboratories, Silicon Labs, the "S" symbol, and the Silicon Labs logo are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
CONTACT: Jalene Hoover, +1 (512) 428-1610, Jalene.Hoover@silabs.com
Silicon Laboratories Inc. | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | |||
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| Three Months Ended | ||
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| March 30,
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| March 31,
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Revenues | $188,113 |
| $205,384 |
Cost of revenues | 72,239 |
| 81,147 |
Gross profit | 115,874 |
| 124,237 |
Operating expenses: |
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Research and development | 61,566 |
| 54,828 |
Selling, general and administrative | 49,216 |
| 45,694 |
Operating expenses | 110,782 |
| 100,522 |
Operating income | 5,092 |
| 23,715 |
Other income (expense): |
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Interest income and other, net | 2,823 |
| 3,202 |
Interest expense | (4,997) |
| (4,883) |
Income before income taxes | 2,918 |
| 22,034 |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (2,480) |
| (4,371) |
Net income | $ 5,398 |
| $ 26,405 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic | $ 0.12 |
| $ 0.61 |
Diluted | $ 0.12 |
| $ 0.60 |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic | 43,189 |
| 42,963 |
Diluted | 43,716 |
| 43,918 |
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures | ||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP Income
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Revenues |
| $188,113 |
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Gross profit |
| 115,874 |
| 61.6% |
| $ 318 |
| $ -- |
| $116,192 |
| 61.8% |
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Research and
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| 61,566 |
| 32.7% |
| 6,097 |
| 7,711 |
| 47,758 |
| 25.4% |
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Selling, general and
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| 49,216 |
| 26.2% |
| 6,169 |
| 2,608 |
| 40,439 |
| 21.5% |
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Operating income |
| 5,092 |
| 2.7% |
| 12,584 |
| 10,319 |
| 27,995 |
| 14.9% |
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Non-GAAP
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| GAAP Measure |
| Stock Compensation
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| Intangible
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| Non-cash
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| Income Tax
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| Non-GAAP Measure |
Net income |
| $ 5,398 |
| $12,584 |
| $10,319 |
| $2,886 |
| $(5,340) |
| $25,847 |
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Diluted shares
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| 43,716 |
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| 43,716 |
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Diluted earnings
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| $ 0.12 |
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| $ 0.59 |
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Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook | ||||||
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Business Outlook |
| Three Months Ending June 29, 2019 | ||||
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| GAAP Measure |
| Non-GAAP Adjustments |
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Gross margin |
| 60.0% |
| 0.50% |
| 60.5% |
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Operating expenses |
| $112.5 |
| $23.5 |
| $89.0 |
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Effective tax rate |
| 5.0% |
| 7.0% |
| 12.0% |
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Diluted earnings per share - low |
| $0.16 |
| $0.54 |
| $0.70 |
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Diluted earnings per share - high |
| $0.26 |
| $0.54 |
| $0.80 |
Silicon Laboratories Inc. | |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
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(Unaudited) | |||
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| March 30,
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| December 29,
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 231,144 |
| $ 197,043 |
Short-term investments | 382,710 |
| 416,779 |
Accounts receivable, net | 69,871 |
| 73,194 |
Inventories | 70,489 |
| 74,972 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 60,274 |
| 64,650 |
Total current assets | 814,488 |
| 826,638 |
Property and equipment, net | 138,819 |
| 139,049 |
Goodwill | 397,344 |
| 397,344 |
Other intangible assets, net | 160,512 |
| 170,832 |
Other assets, net | 110,764 |
| 90,491 |
Total assets | $1,621,927 |
| $1,624,354 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ 41,544 |
| $ 41,171 |
Deferred revenue and returns liability | 23,971 |
| 22,494 |
Other current liabilities | 69,240 |
| 81,180 |
Total current liabilities | 134,755 |
| 144,845 |
Convertible debt | 358,093 |
| 354,771 |
Other non-current liabilities | 71,597 |
| 57,448 |
Total liabilities | 564,445 |
| 557,064 |
Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no
| -- |
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Common stock – $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized;
| 4 |
| 4 |
Additional paid-in capital | 90,988 |
| 107,517 |
Retained earnings | 966,741 |
| 961,343 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (251) |
| (1,574) |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,057,482 |
| 1,067,290 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $1,621,927 |
| $1,624,354 |
Silicon Laboratories Inc. | ||||
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| March 31,
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Operating Activities |
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Net income | $ 5,398 |
| $ 26,405 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation of property and equipment | 4,137 |
| 3,704 |
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Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets | 10,320 |
| 6,427 |
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Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs | 3,321 |
| 3,169 |
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Stock-based compensation expense | 12,584 |
| 12,192 |
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Deferred income taxes | (3,530) |
| (4,780) |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable | 3,323 |
| (3,307) |
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Inventories | 4,488 |
| (3,368) |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets | 6,410 |
| (17,169) |
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Accounts payable | 714 |
| 13,030 |
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Other current liabilities and income taxes | (15,996) |
| (9,643) |
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Deferred income, deferred revenue and returns liability | 1,477 |
| (2,599) |
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Other non-current liabilities | (631) |
| (1,849) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 32,015 |
| 22,212 |
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Investing Activities |
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Purchases of available-for-sale investments | (63,577) |
| (52,821) |
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Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments | 99,068 |
| 128,975 |
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Purchases of property and equipment | (3,874) |
| (4,102) |
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Purchases of other assets | (414) |
| (4,698) |
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Net cash provided by investing activities | 31,203 |
| 67,354 |
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Financing Activities |
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Repurchases of common stock | (15,004) |
| -- |
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Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards | (14,113) |
| (17,871) |
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Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | -- |
| 1,211 |
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Net cash used in financing activities | (29,117) |
| (16,660) |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 34,101 |
| 72,906 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 197,043 |
| 269,366 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $231,144 |
| $342,272 |
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