Silicon Labs Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results

AUSTIN, Texas, July 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 second quarter ended June 29, 2019. Revenue was at the midpoint of guidance at $206.7 million, up 10 percent from $188.1 million in the first quarter. Second quarter GAAP loss per share was $(0.37), which includes an approximate $(0.64) per share impact from a $28.1 million discrete tax charge to the GAAP tax provision related to a tax ruling on intercompany cost sharing arrangements. Second quarter non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.83.

"We grew second quarter revenue 10 percent sequentially despite macro headwinds impacting the semiconductor industry," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "We are gaining traction in our target markets, with total estimated design win lifetime revenue establishing a new record, up 25 percent year-on-year. Wireless products achieved more than one billion units shipped to date and established record revenue in the second quarter."

Second Quarter Financial Highlights

    --  IoT revenue increased to $125 million, up 17% sequentially and 7%
        year-on-year.
    --  Infrastructure revenue declined to $44 million, down 4% sequentially and
        15% year-on-year.
    --  Broadcast revenue was flat sequentially at $26 million, and down 23%
        year-on-year.
    --  Access revenue increased to $12 million, up 24% sequentially and down
        23% year-on-year.

On a GAAP basis:

    --  GAAP gross margin was 61.5%.
    --  GAAP R&D expenses were $64 million.
    --  GAAP SG&A expenses were $49 million.
    --  GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 7.0%.
    --  GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.37).

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 61.6%.
    --  Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $50 million.
    --  Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $38 million.
    --  Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 19.2%.
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.83.

Product Results

    --  Announced a collaboration with Signify, the world leader in lighting, to
        help ecosystem partners develop smart light switches for Philips Hue
        systems based on Silicon Labs' Zigbee technology.
    --  Announced the adoption of Silicon Labs' microcontrollers in the latest
        smart lock products from Yunding, an innovative smart device and
        cloud-based service provider in China and a key member of the Xiaomi Mi
        Ecosystem.
    --  Announced a collaboration with Notion, a home monitoring solution
        provider, on a battery-powered smart home sensor built on Silicon Labs'
        Wireless Gecko platform.
    --  Launched Si539x jitter attenuating clocks with a fully integrated
        crystal, improving system reliability and performance while simplifying
        PCB layout in high-speed networking designs.
    --  Introduced high-performance Si5388 clocks combining Silicon Labs' DSPLL
        technology with standards-compliant software to provide a complete
        timing solution and simplifying the adoption of the IEEE 1588 standard.

Business Outlook

The company expects third quarter revenue to be in the range of $213 to $223 million, with sequential growth in IoT and Broadcast, Access flat, and a decline in Infrastructure, and estimates the following:

On a GAAP basis:

    --  GAAP gross margin at approximately 60.0%.
    --  GAAP operating expenses at approximately $112 million.
    --  GAAP effective tax rate of 10.5%.
    --  GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.29 and $0.39.

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 60.0%.
    --  Non-GAAP operating expenses at approximately $89 million.
    --  Non-GAAP effective tax rate at 12.5%.
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.79 and $0.89.

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 10133130. The replay will be available through August 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 Operations


                                                    
         
             (In thousands, except per share data)


                                                            
            
              (Unaudited)




                                                                     Three Months Ended                       Six Months Ended



                                                                          June 29,                                June 30,      June 29,   June 30,
                                                                                   2019                                    2018       2019        2018

                                                                                                                                                ---


     Revenues                                                                 $206,709                                $217,106   $394,822    $422,490



     Cost of revenues                                                           79,660                                  85,814    151,899     166,961




     Gross profit                                                              127,049                                 131,292    242,923     255,529



     Operating expenses:



        Research and development                                                63,856                                  59,495    125,422     114,323



        Selling, general and administrative                                     48,637                                  53,796     97,853      99,490




     Operating expenses                                                        112,493                                 113,291    223,275     213,813




     Operating income                                                           14,556                                  18,001     19,648      41,716



     Other income (expense):



        Interest income and other, net                                           3,696                                   1,609      6,519       4,811



        Interest expense                                                       (5,005)                                (4,888)  (10,002)    (9,771)



     Income before income taxes                                                 13,247                                  14,722     16,165      36,756



     Provision (benefit) for income taxes                                       29,276                                     442     26,796     (3,929)






     Net income (loss)                                                       $(16,029)                                $14,280  $(10,631)    $40,685






     Earnings (loss) per share:



        Basic                                                                  $(0.37)                                  $0.33    $(0.25)      $0.94



        Diluted                                                                $(0.37)                                  $0.32    $(0.25)      $0.92





     Weighted-average common shares outstanding:



        Basic                                                                   43,386                                  43,312     43,287      43,138



        Diluted                                                                 43,386                                  44,294     43,287      44,106


                                                                                                          
              
                Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures


                                                                                                                       
              
                (In thousands, except per share data)





              
                Non-GAAP Income             
         
         Three Months Ended
    Statement Items
                                                         
         
         June 29, 2019



                                               
     
        GAAP           
              
               GAAP                          
              
                Stock                    
              
                Intangible    
     
                Acquisition             
              
       Non-GAAP               Non-GAAP
                                                                                                                                                                                          Asset                     Related Items
                                                     Measure      
              
               Percent of                   
              
                Compensation                            Amortization                                                       
              
       Measure              Percent of
                                                                                Revenue                                              Expense                                                                                                                                         Revenue




              Revenues                             $206,709





              Gross profit                          127,049                                     61.5%                                                  $326                              
              $        --                 
              $      --                     $127,375                   61.6%





              Research and                           63,856                                     30.9%                                                 6,459                                               7,687                                                             49,710                   24.0%


                 development





              Selling, general and                   48,637                                     23.6%                                                 6,884                                               2,469                                 1,248                        38,036                   18.4%


                 administrative





              Operating income                       14,556                                      7.0%                                                13,669                                              10,156                                 1,248                        39,629                   19.2%







              
                Non-GAAP                   
         
         Three Months Ended


              
                Earnings Per Share           
         
         June 29, 2019

                                                                                                         ---

                                               
     
        GAAP           
              
               Stock                      
              
                Intangible                                          Acquisition           Non-cash Interest Expense*    
              
       Income Tax              Non-GAAP
                                                                                                                                      Asset                                              Related                                                       Adjustments
                                                     Measure     
              
               Compensation                              Amortization*                                          Items*                                                                                                Measure
                                                                               Expense*




              Net income (loss)                   $(16,029)                                  $13,669                                                $10,156                                              $1,248                                $2,900                       $24,476                 $36,420




                                               
     
        GAAP       
              
               Dilutive Securities Excluded From GAAP Measure Due to Net Loss                                          Non-GAAP

                                                     Measure                                                                                                                                     Measure




              Diluted shares                         43,386                                                                                                                                                624                                                                                    44,010


                 outstanding





              Diluted earnings                      $(0.37)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $0.83


                 (loss) per share





              * Represents pre-tax amounts


                                 
       
         Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook


                                       
       
                (In millions, except per share data)




                  Business Outlook              Three Months Ending

                                   
         
          September 28, 2019



                                                  GAAP                  
              
                Non-GAAP    Non-GAAP

                                                Measure                                        Adjustments  Measure



     Gross margin                                 60.0%                                               0.0%     60.0%




     Operating expenses                          $112.0                                               $23.0      $89.0




     Effective tax rate                           10.5%                                               2.0%     12.5%




     Diluted earnings per
      share -low                                  $0.29                                               $0.50      $0.79




     Diluted earnings  per
      share -high                                 $0.39                                               $0.50      $0.89


                                                                                 
              
                Silicon Laboratories Inc.


                                                                           
              
                Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets


                                                                           
              
                (In thousands, except per share data)


                                                                                        
              
                (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                                           June 29, 
     
     December 29,
                                                                                                                                               2019              2018

                                                                                                                                                                 ---

                                                                      
           
                Assets



     Current assets:



        Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                         $189,549          $197,043



        Short-term investments                                                                                                             452,265           416,779



        Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                            72,301            73,194



        Inventories                                                                                                                         73,865            74,972



        Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                           59,662            64,650




     Total current assets                                                                                                                  847,642           826,638



     Property and equipment, net                                                                                                           137,644           139,049



     Goodwill                                                                                                                              397,344           397,344



     Other intangible assets, net                                                                                                          150,356           170,832



     Other assets, net                                                                                                                      69,954            90,491




     Total assets                                                                                                                       $1,602,940        $1,624,354





                                                       
              
             Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity



     Current liabilities:



        Accounts payable                                                                                                                   $41,585           $41,171



        Deferred revenue and returns liability                                                                                              21,266            22,494



        Other current liabilities                                                                                                           68,186            81,180



     Total current liabilities                                                                                                             131,037           144,845



     Convertible debt                                                                                                                      361,430           354,771



     Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                          59,202            57,448




     Total liabilities                                                                                                                     551,669           557,064



     Commitments and contingencies



     Stockholders' equity:



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


           shares issued



        Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized;                                                                             4                 4


           43,344 and 43,088 shares issued and outstanding at


           June 29, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively



        Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                          99,665           107,517



        Retained earnings                                                                                                                  950,712           961,343



        Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                          890           (1,574)




     Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                          1,051,271         1,067,290




     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                                                         $1,602,940        $1,624,354


                                                                                             
         
                Silicon Laboratories Inc.


                                                                                           
     
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


                                                                                               
            
                (In thousands)


                                                                                                 
            
                (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                                                     Six Months Ended



                                                                                                                                                         June 29,      June 30,
                                                                                                                                                                 2019       2018




     
                Operating Activities



     Net income (loss)                                                                                                                                     $(10,631)   $40,685



     Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:



        Depreciation of property and equipment                                                                                                                 8,447      7,643



        Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets                                                                                              20,476     18,366



        Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs                                                                                                  6,659      6,354



        Stock-based compensation expense                                                                                                                      26,253     24,311



        Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                 24,043    (5,830)



        Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



           Accounts receivable                                                                                                                                   893   (16,705)



           Inventories                                                                                                                                         1,118      (565)



           Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                                                                                  11,326    (1,759)



           Accounts payable                                                                                                                                    5,321      2,980



           Other current liabilities and income taxes                                                                                                       (18,101)  (17,249)



           Deferred income, deferred revenue and returns liability                                                                                           (1,228)   (4,193)



           Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                     (3,222)   (3,260)




     Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                                                71,354     50,778





     
                Investing Activities



     Purchases of available-for-sale investments                                                                                                           (184,170) (148,437)



     Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments                                                                                                  151,428    295,405



     Purchases of property and equipment                                                                                                                     (9,402)  (11,406)



     Purchases of other assets                                                                                                                               (2,588)   (5,893)



     Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired                                                                                                                -- (239,729)



     Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                                  (44,732) (110,060)





     
                Financing Activities



     Repurchases of common stock                                                                                                                            (26,716)   (3,397)



     Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards                                                                                                      (14,509)  (18,408)



     Proceeds from the issuance of common stock                                                                                                                7,109      6,585



     Net cash used in financing activities                                                                                                                  (34,116)  (15,220)






     Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                   (7,494)  (74,502)



     Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                                                        197,043    269,366




     Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                                                             $189,549   $194,864

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