Silicon Labs Announces Record Revenue in Second Quarter 2017

AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 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 second quarter ended July 1, 2017. Revenue in the second quarter exceeded the high end of guidance at $190 million, up from $179 million in the first quarter. Second quarter GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) were $0.38 and $0.79, respectively.

"Our second quarter 2017 financial results reflect outstanding year-on-year progress, with 12 percent growth in product revenue," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "Five years ago, we accelerated our focus on the Internet of Things through a combination of organic investment and strategic acquisitions. This quarter, IoT surpassed 50 percent of total revenue, driving target model performance in year-on-year product revenue growth, gross margin and operating income. Our strategy is coming together as we focus on core strategic growth drivers and capture share in target markets."

Second Quarter Financial Highlights

    --  IoT revenue established a new record, increasing to $98 million, up 11%
        sequentially and 27% year-on-year.
    --  Infrastructure revenue increased to $38 million, up 6% sequentially and
        up 7% year-on-year, exclusive of $5 million of patent sale revenue in
        the second quarter of 2016.
    --  Broadcast revenue declined to $37 million, down 2% sequentially and 4%
        year-on-year.
    --  Access revenue declined to $17 million, down 2% sequentially and 10%
        year-on-year.

On a GAAP basis:

    --  GAAP gross margin was 59.5%.
    --  GAAP R&D expenses were $52 million.
    --  GAAP SG&A expenses were $40 million.
    --  GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 11.0%.
    --  GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.38.

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 59.7%.
    --  Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $42 million.
    --  Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $33 million.
    --  Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 20.5%.
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.79.

Product Highlights

    --  Launched the new EFM32GG11 Giant Gecko microcontroller, offering the
        most advanced capabilities and largest memory footprint in the low-power
        MCU market.
    --  Introduced a comprehensive suite of software and hardware that supports
        the new Bluetooth® mesh specification, addressing smart home, lighting,
        beacons and asset tracking applications.
    --  Launched the CP2615 USB-to-I2S bridge chip, providing a simple, turnkey
        solution for transferring digital audio data.
    --  Introduced the Si54x Ultra Series(TM) family of high-performance crystal
        oscillators, offering the industry's lowest jitter frequency-flexible
        solution and shortest lead times for a wide range of networking and
        communications applications.

Business Highlights

    --  Delivered the keynote at the Design Automation Conference in Austin,
        Texas, on the topic of "Accelerating the IoT."
    --  Won Somfy's Supplier Innovation Award for providing groundbreaking
        Wireless Gecko silicon and software, enabling flexible control and
        integration of Somfy's motorized window coverings into connected living
        and building experiences.

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the third quarter to be in the range of $193 million to $199 million, and also estimates the following:

On a GAAP basis:

    --  GAAP gross margin at approximately 58.5%.
    --  GAAP operating expenses between $92.5 and $93 million.
    --  GAAP effective tax rate at 11.0%.
    --  GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.35 and $0.41.

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 58.5%.
    --  Non-GAAP operating expenses between $74.5 and $75.0 million.
    --  Non-GAAP effective tax rate at 11.0%.
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.78 and $0.84.

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 8461186. The replay will be available through August 26, 2017.

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. 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.

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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                    Six Months Ended
                                              ------------------                    ----------------

                                                    July 1,                              July 2,                 July 1,           July 2,
                                                                2017                                  2016                    2017               2016
                                                                ----                                  ----                    ----               ----

    Revenues                                                $190,098                              $174,908                $369,126           $336,933

    Cost of revenues                                          76,906                                66,614                 150,773            133,108
                                                              ------                                ------                 -------            -------

    Gross margin                                             113,192                               108,294                 218,353            203,825

    Operating expenses:

       Research and
        development                                           52,432                                51,635                 104,756            100,681

       Selling, general
        and administrative                                    39,826                                39,045                  79,981             78,682
                                                              ------                                ------

    Operating expenses                                        92,258                                90,680                 184,737            179,363
                                                              ------                                ------                 -------            -------

    Operating income                                          20,934                                17,614                  33,616             24,462

    Other income (expense):

       Interest income and
        other, net                                             1,595                                   296                   2,171                176

       Interest expense                                      (4,699)                                (641)                (4,501)           (1,296)

    Income before
     income taxes                                             17,830                                17,269                  31,286             23,342

    Provision (benefit)
     for income taxes                                          1,261                                 1,710                   (709)             1,975
                                                               -----                                 -----                    ----              -----

                                                             $16,569                               $15,559                 $31,995            $21,367

    Net income
                                                                                                                                               ===


    Earnings per share:

       Basic                                                   $0.39                                 $0.37                   $0.76              $0.51

       Diluted                                                 $0.38                                 $0.37                   $0.74              $0.51


    Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

       Basic                                                  42,478                                41,775                  42,287             41,702

       Diluted                                                43,178                                42,284                  43,104             42,242


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


    Non-GAAP Income Statement
     Items                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                           July 1, 2017
    ---                                                                    ------------

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

    Revenues                     $190,098


    Gross margin                  113,192              59.5%                      $264                $      --          $   --               $113,456                   59.7%


    Research and                   52,432              27.6%                     5,503                    5,048                                  41,881                   22.1%

      development                                                                                                          --


    Selling, general and           39,826                                        5,399                    1,647              234                  32,546

      administrative                                  20.9%                                                                                                           17.1%


    Operating income               20,934              11.0%                    11,166                    6,695              234                  39,029                   20.5%



    Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share                                    Three Months Ended
                                                                      July 1, 2017
                                                                      ------------

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

    Net income                    $16,569            $11,166                     $6,695                     $234           $2,640                $(3,319)                $33,985


    Diluted shares                 43,178

       outstanding                                                                                                                                                   43,178


    Diluted earnings                $0.38

       per share                                                                                                                                                      $0.79


    * Represents pre-tax amounts


                  Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook
                               (In millions, except per share data)


    Business
     Outlook           Three Months Ending

                       September 30, 2017
                       ------------------

                       GAAP                                          Non-GAAP           Non-GAAP

                     Measure                                        Adjustments          Measure
                     -------                                        -----------          -------

    Gross margin                 58.5%                                            0.0%                58.5%


    Operating
     expenses              $92.5 - $93                                             $18           $74.5 - $75


    Effective tax
     rate                        11.0%                                            0.0%                11.0%


    Diluted
     earnings per
     share -low                  $0.35                                            $0.43                 $0.78


    Diluted
     earnings per
     share -high                 $0.41                                            $0.43                 $0.84


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


                                                             July 1,                 December 31,
                                                                           2017                         2016
                                                                           ----                         ----

                                     Assets

    Current assets:

       Cash and cash
        equivalents                                                    $210,615                     $141,106

       Short-term investments                                           451,114                      153,961

       Accounts receivable,
        net                                                              75,488                       74,401

       Inventories                                                       67,427                       59,578

       Prepaid expenses and
        other current assets                                             46,862                       61,805
                                                                         ------                       ------

    Total current assets                                                851,506                      490,851

    Long-term investments                                                 5,379                        5,196

    Property and equipment,
     net                                                                130,909                      129,559

    Goodwill                                                            288,629                      276,130

    Other intangible
     assets, net                                                         96,819                      103,565

    Other assets, net                                                    61,085                       76,543
                                                                         ------                       ------

    Total assets                                                     $1,434,327                   $1,081,844
                                                                     ==========                   ==========


                      Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current liabilities:

       Accounts payable                                                 $39,989                      $39,577

       Accrued expenses                                                  50,797                       50,100

       Deferred income on
        shipments to
        distributors                                                     48,914                       45,568

       Income taxes                                                       3,543                        4,450
                                                                          -----                        -----

    Total current
     liabilities                                                        143,243                      139,695

    Long-term debt                                                           --                      72,500

    Convertible debt                                                    335,639                           --

    Other non-current
     liabilities                                                         43,240                       42,691
                                                                         ------                       ------

    Total liabilities                                                   522,122                      254,886

    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

          42,539 and 41,889  shares issued
           and outstanding at

          July 1, 2017 and December 31, 2016,
           respectively

       Additional paid-in
        capital                                                          76,409                       24,463

       Retained earnings                                                836,210                      801,999

       Accumulated other
        comprehensive income
        (loss)                                                            (418)                         492
                                                                           ----                          ---

    Total stockholders'
     equity                                                             912,205                      826,958
                                                                        -------                      -------

    Total liabilities and
     stockholders' equity                                            $1,434,327                   $1,081,844
                                                                     ==========                   ==========


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


                                               Six Months Ended
                                               ----------------

                                                    July 1,                           July 2,
                                                                2017                               2016
                                                                ----                               ----

    Operating Activities

    Net
     income                                                  $31,995                            $21,367

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

        Depreciation
        of
        property
        and
        equipment                                              7,308                              6,675

        Amortization
        of
        other
        intangible
        assets
        and
        other
        assets                                                13,571                             15,534

        Amortization
        of
        debt
        discount
        and
        debt
        issuance
        costs                                                  3,907                                 --

        Stock-
        based
        compensation
        expense                                               21,652                             20,861

        Income
        tax
        benefit
        (shortfall)
        from
        stock-
        based
        awards                                                    --                           (1,218)

        Deferred
        income
        taxes                                                (6,242)                               817

       Changes in operating assets and
        liabilities:

           Accounts
           receivable                                          (887)                             1,611

          Inventories                                        (7,737)                           (2,888)

           Prepaid
           expenses
           and
           other
           assets                                             12,539                              3,282

           Accounts
           payable                                             2,363                            (1,680)

           Accrued
           expenses                                              141                              4,372

           Deferred
           income
           on
           shipments
           to
           distributors                                        3,251                              3,773

           Income
           taxes                                               (127)                           (1,338)

           Other
           non-
           current
           liabilities                                       (1,169)                          (10,737)
                                                              ------                            -------

    Net
     cash
     provided
     by
     operating
     activities                                               80,565                             60,431


    Investing Activities

     Purchases
     of
     available-
     for-
     sale
     investments                                           (389,234)                          (92,222)

     Sales
     and
     maturities
     of
     available-
     for-
     sale
     investments                                              92,307                             78,950

     Purchases
     of
     property
     and
     equipment                                               (8,390)                           (5,146)

     Purchases
     of
     other
     assets                                                  (1,784)                           (2,215)

     Acquisition
     of
     business,
     net
     of
     cash
     acquired                                               (13,658)                                --

    Net
     cash
     used
     in
     investing
     activities                                            (320,759)                          (20,633)


    Financing Activities

     Proceeds
     from
     issuance
     of
     long-
     term
     debt,
     net                                                     389,468                                 --

     Payments
     on
     debt                                                   (72,500)                           (5,000)

     Repurchases
     of
     common
     stock                                                        --                          (36,103)

     Payment
     of
     taxes
     withheld
     for
     vested
     stock
     awards                                                 (14,101)                           (9,308)

     Proceeds
     from
     the
     issuance
     of
     common
     stock                                                     6,836                              7,362

     Payment
     of
     acquisition-
     related
     contingent
     consideration                                                --                           (9,500)

    Net
     cash
     provided
     by
     (used
     in)
     financing
     activities                                              309,703                           (52,549)
                                                             -------                            -------


     Increase
     (decrease)
     in
     cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents                                              69,509                           (12,751)

    Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at
     beginning
     of
     period                                                  141,106                            114,085
                                                             -------                            -------

    Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at
     end
     of
     period                                                 $210,615                           $101,334
                                                            ========                           ========

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