Silicon Labs Announces Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016

February 1, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2017 /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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. Revenue in the fourth quarter established a new, all-time record, exceeding the high end of guidance at $183 million, up from $178 million in the third quarter. Fourth quarter GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) exceeded the high end of guidance at $0.47 and $0.75, respectively.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

  • Internet of Things (IoT) revenue established a new record, increasing to $85 million, up 5% sequentially.
  • Infrastructure revenue declined to $37 million, down 3% sequentially.
  • Broadcast delivered revenue of $41 million, flat sequentially.
  • Access revenue increased to $20 million, up 11% sequentially.

On a GAAP basis:

  • GAAP gross margin was 60.0%.
  • GAAP R&D expenses were $51 million.
  • GAAP SG&A expenses were $39 million.
  • GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 11.0%.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.47.

On a non-GAAP basis (results exclude the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below):

  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 60.1%.
  • Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $41 million.
  • Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $32 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 20.0%.
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.75.

Product Highlights

  • Launched a new Bluetooth® low energy system-in-package (SiP) module offering the industry's smallest footprint to help miniaturize IoT designs.
  • Introduced a Bluetooth software solution enabling developers to efficiently create Apple® HomeKit™-enabled accessories and speed time to market.
  • Released a mesh networking stack conforming to the Thread 1.1 technical specification, speeding time to market for companies seeking to develop and certify Thread-enabled products for the connected home market.
  • Introduced the Thunderboard Sense development kit, making it easy for developers of all skill levels to create cloud-connected wireless sensing products for the IoT.
  • Launched pre-certified occupancy sensor and smart outlet reference designs providing home automation solutions that help make homes safer, more convenient and energy efficient.
  • Announced ultra-low-power EFM8™ Sleepy Bee microcontrollers for the automotive market, providing on-chip capacitive sensor technology to enable easy replacement of physical buttons with touch control.
  • Released new audio post-processing software for Silicon Labs' Global Eagle automotive radio platform, providing exceptional design flexibility while enabling a state-of-the-art listening experience for consumers.

Business Highlights

  • For the second year in a row, won the Global Semiconductor Alliance's "Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company" award.
  • Last week, announced the acquisition of Zentri, an innovator in low-power, cloud-connected Wi-Fi modules for IoT end nodes, enabling customers to securely connect and manage their products across a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer applications.

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the first quarter to be in the range of $174 million to $179 million. First quarter diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.21 and $0.27 on a GAAP basis, and between $0.57 and $0.63 on a non-GAAP basis.

"We are very pleased to report outstanding fourth quarter and full-year 2016 financial performance, including 14 percent year-on-year revenue growth in Q4 and eight percent for the year," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "We are executing on our strategy focused on the IoT and Infrastructure markets, and are seeing our efforts translate into strong financial results, achieving target model for annual growth, gross margin and operating margin in the second half."

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 (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering conference ID 8458646. The replay will be available through March 1, 2017.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for the Internet of Things, Infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. We solve the electronics industry's toughest problems, providing customers with significant advantages in performance, energy savings, connectivity and design simplicity. Backed by our world-class engineering teams with strong software and mixed-signal design expertise, Silicon Labs empowers developers with the tools and technologies they need to advance quickly and easily from initial idea to final product. www.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 our distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with our 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 our products and our 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, the Silicon Labs logo, and EFM8 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
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

       
 

Three Months Ended

 

Year Ended

 

December 31,
2016

 

January 2,
2016

 

December 31,
2016

 

January 2,
2016

 

Revenues

$182,610

 

$160,071

 

$697,626

 

$644,826

 

Cost of revenues

73,134

 

66,533

 

276,122

 

264,056

 

Gross margin

109,476

 

93,538

 

421,504

 

380,770

 

Operating expenses:

               

   Research and development

50,626

 

47,245

 

199,744

 

188,050

 

   Selling, general and administrative

38,767

 

41,497

 

155,483

 

160,486

 

Operating expenses

89,393

 

88,742

 

355,227

 

348,536

 

Operating income

20,083

 

4,796

 

66,277

 

32,234

 

Other income (expense):

               

   Interest income

411

 

186

 

1,291

 

730

 

   Interest expense

(648)

 

(668)

 

(2,587)

 

(2,828)

 

   Other, net

(54)

 

(91)

 

(485)

 

127

 

Income before income taxes

19,792

 

4,223

 

64,496

 

30,263

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(317)

 

(1,435)

 

3,002

 

677

 

Net income

$  20,109

 

$    5,658

 

$  61,494

 

$  29,586

 
                 

Earnings per share:

               

   Basic

$      0.48

 

$      0.14

 

$      1.47

 

$      0.70

 

   Diluted

$      0.47

 

$      0.13

 

$      1.45

 

$      0.69

 
                 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

               

   Basic

41,850

 

41,670

 

41,713

 

42,309

 

   Diluted

42,728

 

42,374

 

42,376

 

42,945

 

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Non-GAAP Income
Statement Items

 

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2016

   

GAAP

Measure

 

GAAP

Percent of
Revenue

 

Stock

Compensation
Expense

 

Intangible
Asset
Amortization

 

Acquisition
Related
Items

 

Termination
Costs

 

Non-
GAAP

Measure

 

Non-GAAP

Percent of

Revenue

Revenues

 

$182,610

                           
                                 

Gross margin

 

109,476

 

60.0%

 

$   264

 

$      --

 

$   --

 

$   --

 

$109,740

 

60.1%

                                 

Research and development

 

50,626

 

27.7%

 

4,879

 

4,601

 

(232)

 

--

 

41,378

 

22.7%

                                 

Selling, general and

administrative

 

38,767

 

21.3%

 

4,429

 

1,522

 

282

 

742

 

31,792

 

17.4%

                                 

Operating income

 

20,083

 

11.0%

 

9,572

 

6,123

 

50

 

742

 

36,570

 

20.0%

                                 
                                 

Non-GAAP

Earnings Per Share

 

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2016

   
   

GAAP

Measure

 

Stock

Compensation
Expense*

 

Intangible
Asset
Amortization*

 

Acquisition Related Items*

 

Termination
Costs*

 

Income Tax
Adjustments

 

Non-
GAAP

Measure

   

Net income

 

$20,109

 

$9,572

 

$6,123

 

$50

 

$742

 

$(4,585)

 

$32,011

   
                                 

Diluted shares outstanding

 

42,728

                     

42,728

   
                                 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$    0.47

                     

$    0.75

   
 

* Represents pre-tax amounts

 

Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

     

Business Outlook

 

Three Months Ending

April 1, 2017

   

High

 

Low

Estimated GAAP diluted earnings per share

 

$0.27

 

$0.21

         

Estimated non-GAAP charges

 

0.36

 

0.36

         

Estimated non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

 

$0.63

 

$0.57

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
 

December 31,
2016

 

January 2,
2016

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

   Cash and cash equivalents

$   141,106

 

$   114,085

   Short-term investments

153,961

 

128,901

   Accounts receivable, net

74,401

 

73,601

   Inventories

59,578

 

53,895

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

61,805

 

52,658

Total current assets

490,851

 

423,140

Long-term investments

5,196

 

7,126

Property and equipment, net

129,559

 

131,132

Goodwill

276,130

 

272,722

Other intangible assets, net

103,565

 

121,354

Other assets, net

76,543

 

55,989

Total assets

$1,081,844

 

$1,011,463

       

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

   Accounts payable

$     39,577

 

$     42,127

   Current portion of long-term debt

--

 

10,000

   Accrued expenses

50,100

 

52,131

   Deferred income on shipments to distributors

45,568

 

35,448

   Income taxes

4,450

 

2,615

Total current liabilities

139,695

 

142,321

Long-term debt

72,500

 

67,500

Other non-current liabilities

42,691

 

40,528

Total liabilities

254,886

 

250,349

Commitments and contingencies

     

Stockholders' equity:

     

   Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no

     shares issued and outstanding

--

 

--

   Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized; 

     41,889 and 41,727 shares issued and outstanding at

     December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016, respectively

4

 

4

   Additional paid-in capital

24,463

 

13,868

   Retained earnings

801,999

 

747,749

   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

492

 

(507)

Total stockholders' equity

826,958

 

761,114

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$1,081,844

 

$1,011,463

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 

Year Ended

 

December 31,
2016

 

January 2,
2016

Operating Activities

     

Net income

$  61,494

 

$  29,586

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

     

   Depreciation of property and equipment

13,216

 

12,517

   Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets

27,715

 

29,131

   Stock-based compensation expense

39,628

 

42,791

   Income tax benefit (shortfall) from stock-based awards

(1,099)

 

469

   Excess income tax benefit from stock-based awards

(572)

 

(2,497)

   Deferred income taxes

(4,087)

 

(2,136)

   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

     

      Accounts receivable

46

 

1,702

      Inventories

(6,093)

 

2,093

      Prepaid expenses and other assets

(3,568)

 

(870)

      Accounts payable

263

 

6,662

      Accrued expenses

5,919

 

1,682

      Deferred income on shipments to distributors

9,713

 

(5,298)

      Income taxes

(3,040)

 

776

      Other non-current liabilities

(10,625)

 

(11,161)

Net cash provided by operating activities

128,910

 

105,447

       

Investing Activities

     

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

(185,231)

 

(107,366)

Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments

161,921

 

171,831

Purchases of property and equipment

(10,927)

 

(11,268)

Purchases of other assets

(8,801)

 

(6,399)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(6,546)

 

(96,112)

Net cash used in investing activities

(49,584)

 

(49,314)

       

Financing Activities

     

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net

--

 

81,238

Payments on debt

(5,000)

 

(94,706)

Repurchases of common stock

(40,543)

 

(71,448)

Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards

(11,133)

 

(13,869)

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

13,299

 

16,998

Excess income tax benefit from stock-based awards

572

 

2,497

Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration

(9,500)

 

(4,464)

Net cash used in financing activities

(52,305)

 

(83,754)

       

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

27,021

 

(27,621)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

114,085

 

141,706

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$141,106

 

$114,085

 

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/silicon-labs-announces-record-revenue-for-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2016-300400039.html

SOURCE Silicon Labs

News Provided by Acquire Media