Silicon Labs Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results

October 24, 2013

Record Revenue for Broadcast Video and Solid Results for Broad-based Products

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), today reported financial results for its third quarter ended Sept. 28, 2013. Overall revenue in the third quarter was $146.9 million, an increase of 3.8 percent sequentially and a 1.7 percent decrease compared with the same period a year ago.

Financial Highlights

On a GAAP basis, gross margins were 60.0 percent. GAAP R&D investment increased on a sequential basis and year over year to $40.7 million. GAAP SG&A expenses increased both sequentially and year over year to $37.0 million. Resulting GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue decreased both sequentially and year over year to 7.1 percent. GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.15, down 48.3 percent sequentially and down 37.5 percent year over year due primarily to Energy Micro acquisition-related items.

The non-GAAP results exclude the impact of stock compensation, amortization from acquired intangible assets and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation table below. Non-GAAP gross margins decreased sequentially to 61.1 percent. On a non-GAAP basis, R&D expenses increased to $33.7 million, and SG&A expenses increased to $29.8 million. Non-GAAP operating income in the quarter was 17.9 percent. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in the quarter were $0.45, down sequentially and year over year.

Business Highlights

Silicon Labs reported record revenue for Broadcast video products and solid performance for microcontroller (MCU) and timing products. Revenue from Broad-based products, which include MCU, timing, power and sensor products, represented 50 percent of total revenue in the third quarter, up 6.5 percent sequentially.

The company continues to expand its position in the Internet of Things (IoT) market with solid design win activity in home automation, smart energy and smart metering applications. Silicon Labs completed its first quarter with Energy Micro as a key part of the company. The teams and operational systems are fully integrated, and the product development roadmaps are aligned to enable the next generation of energy-friendly microcontrollers and radios. During the quarter, Silicon Labs introduced a new family of 8-bit MCUs optimized for cost-sensitive motor control and industrial applications.

Revenue from Broadcast products, including audio and video tuner product lines, represented 35 percent of total revenue in the third quarter and delivered another growth quarter.

In the third quarter, Silicon Labs introduced a new family of TV tuners offering the industry's highest performance and integration, as well as lowest system cost. These TV tuners are based on five generations of patented architectural enhancements and a production history of more than 200 million silicon tuners shipped to date, solidifying Silicon Labs' No. 1 position in the video tuner market. Continuing to diversify its Broadcast video revenue, the company also announced the world's most advanced digital video broadcast (DVB) demodulators for TVs and set-top boxes.

"We achieved record revenue in the third quarter for our industry-leading Broadcast video products, as well as solid results for our Broad-based products," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "The integration of Energy Micro further strengthens our Broad-based portfolio and our leadership position in low-energy MCU solutions for the Internet of Things."

The company expects revenue for the fourth quarter to be in the range of $140 million to $145 million, with declines in Broadcast video reflecting weak end-customer demand and pronounced seasonality.

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 simultaneously on Silicon Labs' website under Investor Relations (www.silabs.com). 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 by entering 39717386. The replay will be available through Nov. 24.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs is an industry leader in the innovation of high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. Developed by a world-class engineering team with unsurpassed expertise in mixed-signal design, Silicon Labs' diverse portfolio of patented semiconductor solutions offers customers significant advantages in performance, size and power consumption. For more information about Silicon Labs, please visit 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; 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.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

     
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  

September 28,

2013

 

September 29,

2012

 

September 28,

2013

 

September 29,

2012

Revenues $146,933  $149,461  $433,851  $410,833 
Cost of revenues  58,772   62,968   169,545   166,442 
Gross margin  88,161   86,493   264,306   244,391 
Operating expenses:        
Research and development  40,662   34,768   115,631   101,943 
Selling, general and administrative  37,009   24,495   98,519   82,075 
Operating expenses  77,671   59,263   214,150   184,018 
Operating income  10,490   27,230   50,156   60,373 
Other income (expense):        
Interest income  129   243   616   1,103 
Interest expense  (813)  (234)  (2,486)  (299)
Other income (expense), net  (23)  (161)  39   807 
Income before income taxes  9,783   27,078   48,325   61,984 
Provision for income taxes  3,252   17,054   9,148   17,131 
Net income $6,531  $10,024  $39,177  $44,853 
         
Earnings per share:        
Basic $0.15  $0.24  $0.92  $1.06 
Diluted $0.15  $0.24  $0.90  $1.04 
         
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
Basic  42,684   41,735   42,477   42,279 
Diluted  43,922   42,520   43,437   43,261 
   
   

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share data)

   
Non-GAAP Income
Statement Items
 

Three Months Ended

September 28, 2013

  GAAP
Measure
 GAAP
Percent of
Revenue
 Stock
Compensation
Expense
 Intangible
Asset
Amortization
 Termination
Costs
 Acquisition
Related
Items
 Non-GAAP
Measure
 Non-GAAP
Percent of
Revenue
Revenues $146,933              
                 
Gross margin  88,161  60.0% $269 $390 $-- $955 $89,775 61.1%
                 

Research and

development

  40,662  27.7%  3,729  3,217  --  --  33,716 22.9%
                 

Selling, general and

administrative

  37,009  25.2%  4,622  729  291  1,604  29,763 20.3%
                 
Operating income  10,490  7.1%  8,620  4,336  291  2,559  26,296 17.9%
                 
                 
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share   

Three Months Ended

September 28, 2013

  
    GAAP
Measure
 Stock
Compensation
Expense
 Intangible
Asset
Amortization
 Termination
Costs
 Acquisition
Related
Items
 Non-GAAP
Measure
  
Net income   $6,531  $7,716 $2,986 $291 $2,292 $19,816  
                 
Diluted shares outstanding  43,922   --  --  --  --  43,922  
                 
Diluted earnings per share $0.15          $0.45  
     
     

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

     
  

September 28,

2013

 

December 29,

2012

Assets    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $116,539  $105,426 
Short-term investments  153,857   176,565 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of

$717 at September 28, 2013 and $670 at December 29, 2012

  68,499   78,023 
Inventories  44,817   49,579 
Deferred income taxes  17,356   16,652 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  51,097   41,437 
Total current assets  452,165   467,682 
Long-term investments  10,671   11,369 
Property and equipment, net  134,398   135,271 
Goodwill  227,289   130,265 
Other intangible assets, net  136,054   90,750 
Other assets, net  39,150   36,629 
Total assets $999,727  $871,966 
     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $24,885  $29,622 
Current portion of long-term debt  5,000   5,000 
Accrued expenses  42,639   40,410 
Deferred income on shipments to distributors  29,876   30,259 
Income taxes  1,457   1,087 
Total current liabilities  103,857   106,378 
Long-term debt  91,250   95,000 
Other non-current liabilities  70,342   20,615 
Total liabilities  265,449   221,993 
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;

43,093 and 41,879 shares issued and outstanding at

September 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively

  4   4 
Additional paid-in capital  55,085   10,122 
Retained earnings  679,970   640,793 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (781)  (946)
Total stockholders' equity  734,278   649,973 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $999,727  $871,966 
   
   

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

   
  Nine Months Ended
  

September 28,

2013

 

September 29,

2012

Operating Activities    
Net income $39,177  $44,853 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation of property and equipment  10,050   10,247 
Net gain on the purchase of property and equipment  --   (8,457)
Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets  11,051   11,001 
Stock-based compensation expense  22,304   23,796 
Income tax benefit (detriment) from employee stock-based awards  (621)  2,301 
Excess income tax benefit from employee stock-based awards  (284)  (2,470)
Deferred income taxes  6,790   5,024 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable  12,599   (18,470)
Inventories  6,213   (5,994)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (1,606)  13,283 
Accounts payable  (3,017)  9,113 
Accrued expenses  (2,864)  (797)
Deferred income on shipments to distributors  (3,169)  5,267 
Income taxes  (1,429)  (4,378)
Net cash provided by operating activities  95,194   84,319 
     
Investing Activities    
Purchases of available-for-sale investments  (164,317)  (138,822)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments  186,936   209,972 
Purchases of property and equipment  (8,984)  (99,720)
Purchases of other assets  (3,499)  (6,146)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired  (86,441)  (71,852)
Net cash used in investing activities  (76,305)  (106,568)
     
Financing Activities    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for taxes  11,900   3,035 
Excess income tax benefit from employee stock-based awards  284   2,470 
Repurchases of common stock  (7,776)  (51,040)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net  --   98,325 
Payments on debt  (12,184)  -- 
Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities  (7,776)  52,790 
     
Increase in cash and cash equivalents  11,113   30,541 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  105,426   94,964 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $116,539  $125,505 

 

Silicon Labs
Deborah Stapleton, +1-650-470-4200
Deborah.Stapleton@silabs.com

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