Silicon Labs Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Revenue in the third quarter ended at the high end of guidance at $199 million, up from $190 million in the second quarter, and establishing a new all-time record. Third quarter GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.46 and $0.90, respectively.

"We are very pleased with our third quarter results, achieving record revenue in IoT and Infrastructure, and in total," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "Our portfolio is well positioned in high-quality growth markets, including IoT, infrastructure, green energy, and data communications, where we generate more than 70 percent of our total revenue, offering a long runway for growth and share gains."

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

    --  IoT revenue established a record, increasing to $100 million, up 2%
        sequentially and 23% year-on-year.
    --  Infrastructure revenue increased to $39 million, up 2% sequentially and
        1% year-on-year.
    --  Broadcast revenue increased to $43 million, up 17% sequentially and 6%
        year-on-year.
    --  Access revenue declined to $17 million, down 3% sequentially and
        year-on-year.

On a GAAP basis:

    --  GAAP gross margin was 58.7%.
    --  GAAP R&D expenses were $52 million.
    --  GAAP SG&A expenses were $40 million.
    --  GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 12.6%.
    --  GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.46.

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 58.8%.
    --  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 21.8%.
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.90.

Product Highlights

    --  Launched the Si72xx magnetic sensor portfolio, featuring the industry's
        most flexible, configurable and feature-rich Hall-effect magnetic
        sensors.
    --  Introduced a comprehensive USB Type-C(TM) reference design, simplifying
        the development of rechargeable battery packs used to power portable
        devices.
    --  Launched the Si5381/82/86 wireless clock family, leveraging Silicon
        Labs' DSPLL technology to deliver an advanced timing solution that
        combines 4G/LTE and Ethernet clocking in a single IC.
    --  Introduced the high-performance Si5332 clock family, offering the
        industry's most integrated timing solution for 10/25/100G networking and
        storage applications.
    --  Launched the Si522xx PCIe clock family, providing ultra-low jitter, high
        integration and very low power for applications using PCI Express®
        (PCIe®) Gen 1/2/3/4.
    --  Introduced a new portfolio of Global and Dual Eagle AM/FM receivers and
        digital radio tuners, and Digital Falcon coprocessors, enabling
        automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to address all automotive infotainment
        market segments.

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the fourth quarter to be in the range of $195 million to $201 million, and also estimates the following:

On a GAAP basis:

    --  GAAP gross margin at approximately 58.5%.
    --  GAAP operating expenses at approximately $91.0 million.
    --  GAAP effective tax rate at 11.0%.
    --  GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.40 and $0.46.

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 at approximately $73.5 million.
    --  Non-GAAP effective tax rate at 11.0%.
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.83 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 (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering conference ID 8462249. The replay will be available through November 25, 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                          Nine Months Ended
                                                ------------------                          -----------------

                                                  September 30,                                 October 1,           September 30,           October 1,
                                                                       2017                                     2016                    2017                  2016
                                                                       ----                                     ----                    ----                  ----

    Revenues                                                       $198,723                                 $178,083                $567,849              $515,016

    Cost of revenues                                                 82,149                                   69,880                 232,922               202,988
                                                                     ------                                   ------                 -------               -------

    Gross margin                                                    116,574                                  108,203                 334,927               312,028

    Operating expenses:

       Research and development                                      52,000                                   48,437                 156,756               149,118

       Selling, general and administrative                           39,606                                   38,034                 119,587               116,716
                                                                     ------                                   ------

    Operating expenses                                               91,606                                   86,471                 276,343               265,834
                                                                     ------                                   ------                 -------               -------

    Operating income                                                 24,968                                   21,732                  58,584                46,194

    Other income (expense):

       Interest income and other, net                                 1,923                                      273                   4,094                   449

       Interest expense                                             (4,764)                                   (643)                (9,265)              (1,939)

    Income before income taxes                                       22,127                                   21,362                  53,413                44,704

    Provision for income taxes                                        2,178                                    1,344                   1,469                 3,319
                                                                      -----                                    -----                   -----                 -----

                                                                    $19,949                                  $20,018                 $51,944               $41,385

    Net income
                                                                                                                                                            ===


    Earnings per share:

       Basic                                                          $0.47                                    $0.48                   $1.23                 $0.99

       Diluted                                                        $0.46                                    $0.47                   $1.20                 $0.98


    Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

       Basic                                                         42,553                                   41,614                  42,376                41,673

       Diluted                                                       43,374                                   42,307                  43,194                42,263


                         Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

                                      (In thousands, except per share data)


    Non-GAAP Income                                                                                                     Three Months Ended
    Statement Items
                                                                                                                        September 30, 2017
                                                                                                                        ------------------

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

    Revenues                                                                             $198,723


    Gross margin                                                                          116,574         58.7%           $281           $      --         $   --        $116,855            58.8%


    Research and                                                                           52,000         26.2%          5,411               5,187                          41,402            20.8%

       development                                                                                                                                           --


    Selling, general and                                                                   39,606                        5,663               1,647             161           32,135

       administrative                                                                                    19.9%                                                                            16.2%


    Operating income                                                                       24,968         12.6%         11,355               6,834             161           43,318            21.8%



    Non-GAAP                                                                                                            Three Months Ended
    Earnings Per Share
                                                                                                                        September 30, 2017
                                                                                                                        ------------------

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

    Net income                                                                            $19,949       $11,355          $6,834                $161          $2,674         $(1,796)         $39,177


    Diluted shares                                                                         43,374

       outstanding                                                                                                                                                                       43,374


    Diluted earnings                                                                        $0.46

       per share                                                                                                                                                                          $0.90

    * Represents pre-tax amounts


                                      Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

                                                    (In millions, except per share data)


    Business Outlook                                             Three Months Ending

                                                                  December 30, 2017
                                                                  -----------------

                                                                 GAAP                                  Non-GAAP         Non-GAAP

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

    Gross margin                                                          58.5%                                   0.0%           58.5%


    Operating expenses                                                    $91.0                                   $17.5            $73.5


    Effective tax rate                                                    11.0%                                   0.0%           11.0%


    Diluted earnings per share - low                                      $0.40                                   $0.43            $0.83


    Diluted earnings per share - high                                     $0.46                                   $0.43            $0.89


                                                                                                         Silicon Laboratories Inc.

                                                                                                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                                                                   (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                                                                                (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                         September 30,            December 31,
                                                                                                                                                                                  2016
                                                                                                                                                             2017
                                                                                                                                                             ----

                                                                                        Assets

    Current assets:

       Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                         $236,459                $141,106

       Short-term investments                                                                                                                             482,396                 153,961

       Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                            76,188                  74,401

       Inventories                                                                                                                                         72,895                  59,578

       Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                                           37,563                  61,805
                                                                                                                                                           ------                  ------

    Total current assets                                                                                                                                  905,501                 490,851

    Long-term investments                                                                                                                                   5,471                   5,196

    Property and equipment, net                                                                                                                           129,075                 129,559

    Goodwill                                                                                                                                              288,629                 276,130

    Other intangible assets, net                                                                                                                           89,859                 103,565

    Other assets, net                                                                                                                                      59,251                  76,543
                                                                                                                                                           ------                  ------

    Total assets                                                                                                                                       $1,477,786              $1,081,844
                                                                                                                                                       ==========              ==========


                                                                         Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current liabilities:

       Accounts payable                                                                                                                                   $38,857                 $39,577

       Accrued expenses                                                                                                                                    60,376                  50,100

       Deferred income on shipments to distributors                                                                                                        56,701                  45,568

       Income taxes                                                                                                                                         4,057                   4,450
                                                                                                                                                            -----                   -----

    Total current liabilities                                                                                                                             159,991                 139,695

    Long-term debt                                                                                                                                             --                 72,500

    Convertible debt                                                                                                                                      338,717                      --

    Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                          36,246                  42,691
                                                                                                                                                           ------                  ------

    Total liabilities                                                                                                                                     534,954                 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

          42,562 and 41,889 shares issued and outstanding at

          September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

       Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                          87,004                  24,463

       Retained earnings                                                                                                                                  856,159                 801,999

       Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                                        (335)                    492
                                                                                                                                                             ----                     ---

    Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                                            942,832                 826,958
                                                                                                                                                          -------                 -------

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                                                                         $1,477,786              $1,081,844
                                                                                                                                                       ==========              ==========


                                                                                             Silicon Laboratories Inc.

                                                                                  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                                                                  (In thousands)

                                                                                                    (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                  Nine Months Ended
                                                                                                                                  -----------------

                                                                                                                                    September 30,             October 1,
                                                                                                                                                         2017                 2016
                                                                                                                                                         ----                 ----

    Operating Activities

    Net income                                                                                                                                        $51,944              $41,385

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

       Depreciation of property and equipment                                                                                                          11,068                9,912

       Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets                                                                                        20,531               21,461

       Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs                                                                                            6,984                   --

       Stock-based compensation expense                                                                                                                33,007               30,057

       Income tax shortfall from stock-based awards                                                                                                        --             (1,611)

       Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                          (5,703)             (1,460)

       Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

          Accounts receivable                                                                                                                         (1,587)            (11,322)

          Inventories                                                                                                                                (13,196)             (1,558)

          Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                                                                            23,506                7,404

          Accounts payable                                                                                                                              1,746                1,280

          Accrued expenses                                                                                                                              9,720                8,930

          Deferred income on shipments to distributors                                                                                                 11,039               11,573

          Income taxes                                                                                                                                  (424)               1,459

          Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                               (7,269)            (10,891)
                                                                                                                                                       ------              -------

    Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                                         141,366              106,619


    Investing Activities

    Purchases of available-for-sale investments                                                                                                     (471,938)           (131,741)

    Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments                                                                                            143,765              129,511

    Purchases of property and equipment                                                                                                              (10,494)             (8,545)

    Purchases of other assets                                                                                                                         (2,622)             (4,994)

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

    Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                           (354,947)            (15,769)


    Financing Activities

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

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

    Repurchases of common stock                                                                                                                            --            (40,543)

    Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards                                                                                                (14,870)            (10,148)

    Proceeds from the issuance of common stock                                                                                                          6,836                8,451

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

    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                                                                               308,934             (56,740)
                                                                                                                                                      -------              -------


    Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                              95,353               34,110

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

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                                                       $236,459             $148,195
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