Silicon Labs Announces Record Revenue for Third Quarter 2016

October 26, 2016

Exceeds Guidance on Revenue, Gross Margin and EPS

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended October 1, 2016. Revenue in the third quarter established a new record, exceeding the high end of guidance at $178.1 million, up from $174.9 million in the second quarter. Third quarter GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) exceeded the high end of guidance at $0.47 and $0.77, respectively.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

  • IoT revenue established a new record, increasing to $81.5 million, or 6.2% sequentially.
  • Infrastructure revenue established a new record, increasing to $38.3 million, or 7.5% sequentially, exclusive of $5 million of patent sale revenue in the second quarter.
  • Broadcast increased to $40.7 million, or 7.1% sequentially.
  • Access revenue declined to $17.5 million, or 10.0% sequentially.

On a GAAP basis:

  • GAAP gross margin was 60.8%.
  • GAAP R&D expenses were $48.4 million.
  • GAAP SG&A expenses were $38.0 million.
  • GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 12.2%.
  • 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 61.0%.
  • Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $39.6 million.
  • Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $31.4 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 21.1%.
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.77.

Product Highlights

  • Acquired Micrium, the leading supplier of real-time operating system (RTOS) software for embedded computing, supporting more than 50 processor architectures and providing a commercial-grade RTOS solution across key embedded markets.
  • Launched the MGM111 mesh networking module, leveraging Silicon Labs' multiprotocol Mighty Gecko SoC, ZigBee® and Thread mesh protocol stacks, and Simplicity Studio™ development tools.
  • Shipped more than 100 million ZigBee mesh networking devices worldwide to date, reaching a new milestone.
  • Released a major update of the award-winning Simplicity Studio software development tools, giving IoT developers more capabilities and easier access to Silicon Labs' full range of IoT products, including its latest multiprotocol wireless SoCs.
  • Launched the CP2102N bridge device, a smaller, lower-power offering of Silicon Labs' USBXpress™ family providing a highly integrated, turnkey solution for adding USB connectivity to embedded designs.
  • Introduced the Si875x isolated gate drivers offering an innovative capability to transfer power across an integrated CMOS isolation barrier, and providing a replacement solution for antiquated electromechanical relays and optocoupler-based solid-state relays in switching applications.
  • Launched the Si828x isolated gate driver family targeting industrial and green energy designs requiring state-of-the-art signal isolation technology with superior timing, lower emissions and higher reliability.
  • Introduced the Si838x isolator family of high-speed, multi-channel digital isolation products designed to outperform and outlive legacy optocouplers in programmable logic controllers for factory automation.

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the fourth quarter to be in the range of $176 million to $181 million. Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.30 and $0.36 on a GAAP basis, and between $0.62 and $0.68 on a non-GAAP basis.

"We are delighted to report record revenue, including five percent sequential and 14 percent year-on-year growth in product revenue," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "We are executing on our growth strategy targeting the IoT and Infrastructure markets, and are seeing our efforts translate into strong financial results."

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 83473959. The replay will be available through November 26, 2016.

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, Simplicity Studio, and USBXpress are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.

        
        
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
        
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
   October 1,
2016
  October 3,
2015
   October 1,
2016
  October 3,
2015
Revenues  $178,083   $156,194    $515,016   $484,755 
Cost of revenues   69,880    62,759     202,988    197,523 
Gross margin   108,203    93,435     312,028    287,232 
Operating expenses:             
Research and development   48,437    46,483     149,118    140,805 
Selling, general and administrative   38,034    35,729     116,716    118,989 
Operating expenses   86,471    82,212     265,834    259,794 
Operating income   21,732    11,223     46,194    27,438 
Other income (expense):             
Interest income   331    186     880    544 
Interest expense   (643)   (687)    (1,939)   (2,160)
Other, net   (58)   (280)    (431)   218 
Income before income taxes   21,362    10,442     44,704    26,040 
Provision for income taxes   1,344    467     3,319    2,112 
                      
Net income  $20,018   $9,975    $41,385   $23,928 
              
Earnings per share:             
Basic  $0.48   $0.24    $0.99   $0.56 
Diluted  $0.47   $0.23    $0.98   $0.55 
              
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:             
Basic   41,614    42,331     41,673    42,522 
Diluted   42,307    42,795     42,263    43,135 
                      
    
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except per share data)
    
    
Non-GAAP Income
Statement Items
  

Three Months Ended

October 1, 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  $178,083              
                  
Gross margin   108,203  60.8% $272 $130 $-- $--  $108,605 61.0%
                  
Research and development   48,437  27.2%  4,580  4,257  --  --   39,600 22.2%
                  
Selling, general and administrative   38,034  21.4%  4,343  1,420  311  552   31,408 17.7%
                  
Operating income   21,732  12.2%  9,195  5,807  311  552   37,597 21.1%
                  
      

Non-GAAP

Earnings Per Share

  

Three Months Ended

October 1, 2016

  
   GAAP
Measure
 Stock
Compensation
Expense*
 Intangible
Asset
Amortization*
 Acquisition
Related
Items*
 Termination
Costs*
 Income Tax
Adjustments
 Non-
GAAP
Measure
  
Net income  $20,018 $9,195  $5,807 $311 $552 $(3,467) $32,416  
                  
Diluted shares outstanding   42,307            42,307  
                  
Diluted earnings per share  $0.47           $0.77  
                  
* Represents pre-tax amounts
                  
    
Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook
    
    
Business Outlook  Three Months Ending
December 31, 2016
   High  Low
Estimated GAAP diluted earnings per share  $0.36  $0.30
       
Estimated non-GAAP charges   0.32   0.32
       
Estimated non-GAAP diluted earnings per share  $0.68  $0.62
       
       
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
       
   October 1,  January 2,
   2016  2016
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents  $148,195   $114,085 
Short-term investments   131,139    128,901 
Accounts receivable, net   84,923    73,601 
Inventories   55,051    53,895 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   49,087    52,658 
Total current assets   468,395    423,140 
Long-term investments   6,980    7,126 
Property and equipment, net   130,318    131,132 
Goodwill   272,722    272,722 
Other intangible assets, net   100,320    121,354 
Other assets, net   51,481    55,989 
Total assets  $1,030,216   $1,011,463 
       
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable  $39,591   $42,127 
Current portion of long-term debt   --    10,000 
Accrued expenses   51,561    52,131 
Deferred income on shipments to distributors   47,057    35,448 
Income taxes   5,638    2,615 
Total current liabilities   143,847    142,321 
Long-term debt   72,500    67,500 
Other non-current liabilities   26,240    40,528 
Total liabilities   242,587    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; 41,651 and 41,727 shares issued and outstanding at October 1, 2016 and January 2, 2016, respectively   4    4 
Additional paid-in capital   6,344    13,868 
Retained earnings   781,890    747,749 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (609)   (507)
Total stockholders' equity   787,629    761,114 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $1,030,216   $1,011,463 
           
    
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
    
   Nine Months Ended
   October 1,  October 3,
   2016  2015
Operating Activities      
Net income  $41,385   $23,928 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation of property and equipment   9,912    9,293 
Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets   21,461    21,686 
Stock-based compensation expense   30,057    30,798 
Income tax benefit (shortfall) from stock-based awards   (1,238)   1,727 
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based awards   (373)   (2,118)
Deferred income taxes   (1,460)   1,571 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable   (11,322)   12,097 
Inventories   (1,558)   2,259 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   7,404    8,409 
Accounts payable   1,280    (5,686)
Accrued expenses   8,930    (280)
Deferred income on shipments to distributors   11,573    (2,825)
Income taxes   1,459    (3,413)
Other non-current liabilities   (10,891)   (10,031)
Net cash provided by operating activities   106,619    87,415 
       
Investing Activities      
Purchases of available-for-sale investments   (131,741)   (55,433)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments   129,511    136,262 
Purchases of property and equipment   (8,545)   (7,281)
Purchases of other assets   (4,994)   (5,291)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired   --    (76,899)
Net cash used in investing activities   (15,769)   (8,642)
       
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net   --    81,238 
Payments on debt   (5,000)   (92,206)
Repurchases of common stock   (40,543)   (71,448)
Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards   (10,521)   (12,652)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock   8,451    12,575 
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based awards   373    2,118 
Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration   (9,500)   (4,464)
Net cash used in financing activities   (56,740)   (84,839)
       
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents   34,110    (6,066)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   114,085    141,706 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $148,195   $135,640 

 

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