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Brian Smith
ESI
503-672-5760
smithb@esi.com            
ESI Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results

PORTLAND, Ore. – May 12, 2015Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), an innovator of laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry, today announced results for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended March 28, 2015. Financial measures are provided on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, which excludes the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation, restructuring charges, asset write-offs, and other items.
Revenue in the fourth quarter was $37.6 million, compared to $43.7 million in the third quarter of 2015 and $37.1 million in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year. GAAP net loss was $15.1 million or $0.48 per share. GAAP net loss included costs associated with a previously-announced site consolidation and write-off of the company’s minority equity investment. Non-GAAP fourth quarter net loss was $6.5 million or $0.21 per share.
“This was a productive quarter, as we achieved critical product milestones and delivered revenue and earnings that were better than expected,” stated Ed Grady, president and CEO of ESI. “We introduced two key new products directed at the PCB industry, one of which contained a new internally-developed laser yielding higher performance. We also closed the Topwin acquisition to drive our business in China, and took actions to consolidate locations to improve efficiency and agility.”
Bookings for the fourth quarter were $40.0 million, compared to $40.6 million in the prior quarter and $31.7 million last year. Grady continued, “Bookings reflected solid performance from most of our product groups, with good growth year over year in our interconnect and component test businesses as we invest to expand into our target markets.”
GAAP gross margin was 37.1%. Non-GAAP gross margin was 40.7% compared to 36.9% in the prior quarter. Operating expenses were $25.2 million, which included one-time charges related to our facility closure and acquisition-related charges associated with Topwin. On a non-GAAP basis operating expenses were $21.7 million compared to $20.5 million last quarter. Non-GAAP operating loss was $6.4 million compared to $4.4 million in the third quarter.
Full Year Fiscal 2015 Results
Fiscal 2015 revenue was $159 million, down 12% compared to $181 million in fiscal 2014. On a GAAP basis, fiscal 2015 net loss was $35.9 million or $1.17 per share, compared to net loss of $38.3 million or $1.28 per share in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, net loss was $23.4 million or $0.76 per share, compared to net loss of $5.1 million or $0.17 per share in 2014.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
At quarter end, cash and investments were $58 million. The company used $11.0 million of cash in operations during the quarter. Inventories decreased $2.8 million, and trade receivables increased by $5.4 million. In addition, the company spent approximately $9.0 million in connection with the acquisition of Topwin Optoelectronics.
First Quarter 2016 Outlook
Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 are expected to be in the $40 million range. Non-GAAP loss per share is expected to be $0.15 to $0.20.
Grady concluded, "Our new products and new applications are key to ESI's turnaround effort. Initial customer reaction to our new CornerStoneTM and GemStoneTM products has been encouraging. The addition of Topwin has already begun to contribute in terms of both product portfolio and customer engagements, and we are on track to introduce a new cost-effective flexible micromachining system leveraging a Topwin platform this quarter. Finally, we are improving the efficiency of our business to help us achieve our financial goals as we grow our revenues over the next several quarters."
The company will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET. The session will include a review of the financial results, operational performance and business outlook, and also a question and answer period.
The conference call can be accessed by calling 888-339-2688 (domestic participants) or 617-847-3007 (international participants). The conference ID number is 52942680. A live audio webcast can be accessed at www.esi.com. Upon completion of the call, an audio replay will be accessible through May 22, 2015, at 888-286-8010 (domestic participants) or 617-801-6888 (international participants), passcode 72366166. The webcast will be available on ESI’s website for one year.
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this press release, we have presented financial measures which have not been determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are therefore non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation, restructuring charges and other items. We believe that this presentation of non-GAAP financial measures allows investors to better assess the company’s operating performance by comparing it to prior periods on a more consistent basis. We have included a reconciliation of various non-GAAP financial measures to those measures reported in accordance with GAAP. Because our calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures used by other companies, investors should be careful when comparing our non-GAAP financial measures to those of other companies.
About ESI
ESI’s integrated solutions allow industrial designers and process engineers to control the power of laser light to transform materials in ways that differentiate their consumer electronics, wearable devices, semiconductor circuits and high-precision components for market advantage. ESI’s laser-based manufacturing solutions feature the micro-machining industry’s highest precision and speed, and target the lowest total cost of ownership. ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with global operations from the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Rim. More information is available at www.esi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements about the markets we serve, growth, products, revenue, profitability, and earnings per share. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us on the date of this release and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for any reason. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements include: the risk that anticipated growth opportunities may be smaller than anticipated or may not be realized; risks related to the relative strength and volatility of the electronics industry—which is dependent on many factors, including component prices, global economic strength and political stability, timing of consumer product introductions and overall demand for electronic devices (such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards, displays, LEDs, capacitors and other components) used in wireless telecommunications equipment, computers and consumer and automotive electronics; the health of the financial markets and availability of credit for end customers and related effect on the global economy; the volatility associated with the industries we serve which includes the relative level of capacity and demand, and financial strength of the manufacturers; the risk that customer orders may be canceled or delayed; the ability of the company to respond promptly to customer requirements; the risk that the company may not be able to ship products on the schedule required by customers, whether as a result of production delays, supply delays, or otherwise; the ability of the company to develop, manufacture and successfully deliver new products and enhancements; the risk that customer acceptance of new or customized products may be delayed; the risk that large orders and related revenues may not be repeated; the company’s need to continue investing in research and development; the company’s ability to hire and retain key employees; the company’s ability to create and sustain intellectual property protection around its products; the risk that competing or alternative technologies could reduce demand for our products; the risk that we may not be successful in penetrating new or adjacent markets; the risk that we do not successfully integrate Topwin Optoelectronics; the risk that our new products may not gain acceptance in the marketplace; foreign currency fluctuations; the risk that efficiencies realized from our site consolidation are not as large as expected; the company’s ability to utilize recorded deferred tax assets; taxes, interest or penalties resulting from tax audits; and changes in tax laws or the interpretation of such tax laws.




ESI Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Operating Results:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Fiscal year ended
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Dec 27, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Mar 29, 2014
Net sales
$
37,571

 
$
43,661

 
$
37,081

 
$
159,118

 
$
181,167

Cost of sales
23,633

 
27,884

 
33,354

 
100,387

 
117,141

Gross profit
13,938

 
15,777

 
3,727

 
58,731

 
64,026

 
37
%
 
36
%
 
10
%
 
37
%
 
35
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, service and administration
13,939

 
13,397

 
14,516

 
53,351

 
55,753

Research, development and engineering
9,214

 
8,383

 
9,927

 
35,166

 
37,839

Restructuring costs
2,069

 

 
1,101

 
2,069

 
1,070

Gain on sale of property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 
(1,301
)
Gain on acquisition of Semiconductor Systems business

 

 

 

 
(499
)
Net operating expenses
25,222

 
21,780

 
25,544

 
90,586

 
92,862

Operating loss
(11,284
)
 
(6,003
)
 
(21,817
)
 
(31,855
)
 
(28,836
)
Non-operating (expense) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss and other-than-temporary impairment of cost method investments
(4,263
)
 

 
(6,115
)
 
(4,263
)
 
(9,703
)
Interest and other income, net
564

 
64

 
(2
)
 
430

 
113

Total non-operating (expense) income
(3,699
)
 
64

 
(6,117
)
 
(3,833
)
 
(9,590
)
Loss before income taxes
(14,983
)
 
(5,939
)
 
(27,934
)
 
(35,688
)
 
(38,426
)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
69

 
437

 
(301
)
 
234

 
(92
)
Net loss
$
(15,052
)
 
$
(6,376
)
 
$
(27,633
)
 
$
(35,922
)
 
$
(38,334
)
Net loss per share—basic
$
(0.48
)
 
$
(0.21
)
 
$
(0.92
)
 
$
(1.17
)
 
$
(1.28
)
Net loss per share—diluted
$
(0.48
)
 
$
(0.21
)
 
$
(0.92
)
 
$
(1.17
)
 
$
(1.28
)

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141 | www.esi.com

ESI Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Financial Position as of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Dec 27, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
50,994

 
$
70,066

 
$
68,461

Short-term investments
6,612

 
9,565

 
38,444

       Trade receivables, net
45,951

 
40,503

 
37,813

Inventories
56,637

 
59,424

 
58,902

Shipped systems pending acceptance
2,516

 
948

 
2,054

Deferred income taxes, net
178

 
145

 
161

Other current assets
6,090

 
3,812

 
4,674

Total current assets
168,978

 
184,463

 
210,509

Non-current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-current investments

 

 
3,985

Property, plant and equipment, net
25,858

 
27,187

 
27,930

Non-current deferred income taxes, net
174

 
628

 
704

Goodwill
17,859

 
7,889

 
7,889

Acquired intangible assets, net
8,958

 
5,733

 
6,845

Other assets
9,555

 
13,200

 
12,347

Total assets
$
231,382

 
$
239,100

 
$
270,209

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
9,514

 
$
14,175

 
$
14,465

Accrued liabilities
20,237

 
19,429

 
20,524

Deferred income tax liability, net
173

 
170

 
170

Deferred revenue
12,376

 
7,823

 
10,515

Total current liabilities
42,300

 
41,597

 
45,674

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Income taxes payable
1,176

 
1,298

 
1,654

Deferred income tax liability, net
443

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred and common stock
191,387

 
184,696

 
183,193

(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings
(3,852
)
 
11,200

 
39,336

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(72
)
 
309

 
352

Total shareholders’ equity
187,463

 
196,205

 
222,881

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
231,382

 
$
239,100

 
$
270,209

End of period shares outstanding
31,272

 
30,606

 
30,155


13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141 | www.esi.com

ESI Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
Analysis of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Fiscal year ended
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Dec 27, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Mar 29, 2014
Sales detail:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interconnect & Microfabrication Group
$
25,842

 
$
28,043

 
$
22,851

 
$
101,433

 
$
120,947

Semiconductor Group
6,617

 
11,453

 
10,696

 
38,586

 
35,779

Components Group
5,112

 
4,165

 
3,534

 
19,099

 
24,441

Total
$
37,571

 
$
43,661

 
$
37,081

 
$
159,118

 
$
181,167

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin %
37
%
 
36
%
 
10
%
 
37
%
 
35
%
Selling, service and administration expense %
37
%
 
31
%
 
39
%
 
34
%
 
31
%
Research, development and engineering expense %
25
%
 
19
%
 
27
%
 
22
%
 
21
%
Operating loss %
(30
%)
 
(14
%)
 
(59
%)
 
(20
%)
 
(16
%)
Effective tax rate %
(0.5
%)
 
(7
%)
 
1
%
 
(0.7
%)
 
0.2
%
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
31,106

 
30,617

 
30,130

 
30,657

 
29,974

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
31,106

 
30,617

 
30,130

 
30,657

 
29,974

End of period employees
695

 
652

 
633

 
695

 
633


13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141 | www.esi.com

ESI Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Fiscal year ended
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Dec 27, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Mar 29, 2014
Gross profit per GAAP
$
13,938

 
$
15,777

 
$
3,727

 
$
58,731

 
$
64,026

Purchase accounting
298

 
163

 
448

 
1,134

 
2,710

Equity compensation
112

 
154

 
164

 
586

 
722

Charges for inventory write-off of discontinued product
952

 

 
12,785

 
952

 
12,786

Non-GAAP gross profit
$
15,300

 
$
16,094

 
$
17,124

 
$
61,403

 
$
80,244

Non-GAAP gross margin
40.7
%
 
36.9
%
 
46.2
%
 
38.6
%
 
44.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses per GAAP
$
25,222

 
$
21,780

 
$
25,544

 
$
90,586

 
$
92,862

Purchase accounting
(90
)
 
(90
)
 
(151
)
 
(360
)
 
(900
)
Equity compensation
(946
)
 
(885
)
 
(810
)
 
(3,874
)
 
(5,383
)
Acquisition and integration costs
(465
)
 
(311
)
 
(204
)
 
(776
)
 
(1,508
)
Restructuring costs
(2,069
)
 

 
(1,101
)
 
(2,069
)
 
(1,070
)
Legal settlement (costs) proceeds, net

 

 

 

 
(68
)
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 
1,301

Gain on purchase of acquisition of Semiconductor Systems business

 

 

 

 
499

Charges for asset write-off

 

 
(1,020
)
 

 
(1,020
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$
21,652

 
$
20,494

 
$
22,258

 
$
83,507

 
$
84,713

% of Net sales
58
%
 
47
%
 
60
%
 
52
%
 
47
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating loss per GAAP
$
(11,284
)
 
$
(6,003
)
 
$
(21,817
)
 
$
(31,855
)
 
$
(28,836
)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
1,362

 
317

 
13,397

 
2,672

 
16,218

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
3,570

 
1,286

 
3,286

 
7,079

 
8,149

Non-GAAP operating (loss) income
$
(6,352
)
 
$
(4,400
)
 
$
(5,134
)
 
$
(22,104
)
 
$
(4,469
)
% of Net sales
(17
%)
 
(10
%)
 
(14
%)
 
(14
%)
 
(2
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-operating (expense) income, net per GAAP
$
(3,699
)
 
$
64

 
$
(6,117
)
 
$
(3,833
)
 
$
(9,590
)
Loss and other-than-temporary impairment of cost method investments
4,263

 

 
6,115

 
4,263


9,703

Gain on liquidation of foreign subsidiary
(597
)
 

 

 
(597
)
 

Non-GAAP non-operating (expense) income
$
(33
)
 
$
64

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(167
)
 
$
113

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per GAAP
$
(15,052
)
 
$
(6,376
)
 
$
(27,633
)
 
$
(35,922
)
 
$
(38,334
)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
1,362

 
317

 
13,397

 
2,672

 
16,218

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
3,570

 
1,286

 
3,286

 
7,079

 
8,149

Non-GAAP adjustments to non-operating expense
3,666

 

 
6,115

 
3,666

 
9,703

Income tax effect of other non-GAAP adjustments
(83
)
 
93

 
(126
)
 
(913
)
 
(797
)
Non-GAAP net (loss) income
$
(6,537
)
 
$
(4,680
)
 
$
(4,961
)
 
$
(23,418
)
 
$
(5,061
)
% of Net sales
(17
%)
 
(11
%)
 
(13
%)
 
(15
%)
 
(3
%)
Basic Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share
$
(0.21
)
 
$
(0.15
)
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.76
)
 
$
(0.17
)
Diluted Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share
$
(0.21
)
 
$
(0.15
)
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.76
)
 
$
(0.17
)

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141 | www.esi.com

ESI Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Fiscal year ended
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Dec 27, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Mar 28, 2015
 
Mar 29, 2014
Net loss
$
(15,052
)
 
$
(6,376
)
 
$
(27,633
)
 
$
(35,922
)
 
$
(38,334
)
Non-cash adjustments and changes in operating activities
4,080

 
(7,043
)
 
12,390

 
8,429

 
19,218

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(10,972
)
 
(13,419
)
 
(15,243
)
 
(27,493
)
 
(19,116
)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(8,213
)
 
7,613

 
8,545

 
20,207

 
7,831

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
456

 
(2,613
)
 
(2,025
)
 
(8,709
)
 
(9,100
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(343
)
 
(770
)
 
10

 
(1,472
)
 
(67
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(19,072
)
 
(9,189
)
 
(8,713
)
 
(17,467
)
 
(20,452
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
70,066

 
79,255

 
77,174

 
68,461

 
88,913

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
50,994

 
$
70,066

 
$
68,461

 
$
50,994

 
$
68,461



13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141 | www.esi.com