Brooks Automation Reports Fiscal Third Quarter of 2014 Ended June 30, 2014 Results; Increases Dividend by 25% to $0.10 Per Share


CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS), a leading worldwide provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Fiscal Third Quarter of 2014 Financial and Operational Highlights:

  • GAAP Revenue was $117.4 million;
  • Life Science Revenue increased 46% sequentially to $18.4 million;
  • Total Company order bookings were $105.3 million;
  • GAAP Earnings Per Share was $0.36; non-GAAP Earnings Per Share was $0.05;
  • Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities as of June 30th were $243.8 million;
  • Declared dividend of $0.10 per share, a 25% increase.

Summary of GAAP and Non-GAAP Earnings

  Quarter Ended
  June 30, March 31, June 30,
Dollars in thousands, except per share data 2014 2014 2013
GAAP net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 24,476 $ 3,189 $ 1,544
GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.36 $ 0.05 $ 0.02
       
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 3,602 $ 4,337 $ 6,571
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ 0.10

A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most nearly comparable GAAP measure follows the consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows included in this release.

Management Comments

"This quarter is a good demonstration of the direction of our business model. The growth in Life Sciences continues to confirm the value of Brooks' solutions and strategy for bio-sample storage," stated Dr. Steve Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Brooks. "And we continue to strengthen our offerings and gross margins in the semiconductor side of our business. The portfolio is progressing to produce a more stable top line with improved bottom line results."

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2014 Results

GAAP EPS for the third quarter was $0.36 per diluted share including the gain from the sale of the Granville-Phillips business. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS was $0.05 and above the Company's prior guidance range.

Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $117.4 million, a decline of 7% compared to the second quarter. The sequential decline was driven by a 16% decrease in Product Solutions revenue partially offset by a 46% increase in Life Sciences revenue. The Life Sciences business provided $18.4 million of revenue, representing 16% of the total revenue this quarter, and is providing the intended effect of stabilizing the top-line while driving margin expansion.

Total bookings in the third quarter were $105.3 million compared to $142.1 million in the second quarter. The Life Sciences business had $9.4 million of new orders and now carries $37.5 million of 12-month backlog.

GAAP gross profit margin in the third quarter was 34.7%, a decrease of 47 basis points compared to the second fiscal quarter. Adjusted gross margin was 36.1% compared to adjusted gross margin of 36.0% for the second fiscal quarter.   The Product Solutions adjusted gross profit margin was 35.5%, a decline of 55 basis points from the second quarter. This decline was driven by our Contamination Control Solutions (CCS) products, established from our DMS acquisition. Excluding the CCS products, Product Solutions adjusted gross margins improved 58 basis points compared to the second quarter. The Life Sciences adjusted gross margin declined to 38.4% in the third quarter from 40.6% in the second quarter. The adjusted gross profit margin for Global Services expanded 270 basis points to 36.2% from 33.5% in the second fiscal quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $9.2 million compared to $13.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

The Company completed the sale of Granville-Phillips on May 30, 2014. It recorded a pre-tax gain of $56.8 million and an after-tax gain of $26.9 million. The tax charge of $29.9 million on the gain is substantially non-cash as it is offset by net operating losses carried forward from past years in the U.S. Gross cash proceeds from the sale came to $87 million. The Company also completed the acquisition of DMS on April 30, paying the agreed purchase price of $31 million and a preliminary net working capital adjustment of $2.9 million.

Operating cash flow for the third quarter was $4.7 million. The Company's cash increased $51.5 million in the third quarter after the issuance of the quarterly dividend, capital expenditures, and completing the sale of Granville-Phillips and the acquisition of DMS. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $243.8 million at June 30, 2014.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company additionally announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.10 per share payable on September 26, 2014 to stockholders of record on September 5, 2014. This payment is 25% higher than the prior quarterly dividends. Future dividend declarations, as well as the record and payment dates for such dividends, are subject to the final determination of the Company's Board of Directors.

Guidance for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2014

The Company announced revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Revenue is expected to range between $114 and $120 million. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, excluding special charges and intangibles amortization expense are expected to range between $0.04 and $0.07.

Conference Call

Brooks management will webcast its third quarter earnings conference today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the fiscal third quarter results and business highlights. During the call, Company management will respond to questions concerning, but not limited to, the Company's financial performance, business conditions and industry outlook. Management's responses could contain information that has not been previously disclosed.

The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and, together with presentation materials referenced on the call, will be hosted at the Investor Relations section of Brooks' website at www.brooks.com, and will be archived online on this website for convenient on-demand replay. In addition, you may call 1-800-698-6149 (US & Canada only) or 1-303-223-4391 to listen to the live webcast.

About Brooks Automation, Inc.

Brooks is a leading worldwide provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences. Brooks' technologies, engineering competencies and global service capabilities provide customers speed to market and ensure high uptime and rapid response, which equate to superior value in their mission-critical controlled environments. Since 1978, Brooks has been a leading partner to the global semiconductor manufacturing market and, through product development initiatives and strategic business acquisitions, has expanded offerings to meet the needs of customers in the life sciences industry, analytical & research markets and clean energy solutions. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with direct operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

For more information, visit www.brooks.com.

"Safe Harbor Statement" under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Some statements in this release are forward-looking statements made under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause Brooks' financial and business results to differ materially from our expectations. They are based on the facts known to management at the time they are made. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our revenue and operating margin expectations, our ability to develop further our business in new and adjacent markets, and our ability to achieve financial success in the future. Factors that could cause results to differ from our expectations include the following: volatility of the industries the Company serves, particularly the semiconductor industry; our possible inability to meet demand for our products due to difficulties in obtaining components and materials from our suppliers in required quantities and of required quality; the inability of customers to make payments to us when due; the timing and effectiveness of cost reduction and cost control measures; price competition; disputes concerning intellectual property; continuing uncertainties in global political and economic conditions, and other factors and other risks that we have described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. As a result we can provide no assurance that our future results will not be materially different from those projected. Brooks expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Brooks undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

 

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
  June 30,
 2014
September 30,  2013
Assets    
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 115,547 $ 82,971
Restricted cash 177
Marketable securities 57,071 45,900
Accounts receivable, net 82,792 77,483
Inventories 103,069 94,411
Deferred tax assets 17,389 16,839
Assets held for sale 27,778
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 16,912 9,030
Total current assets 392,780 354,589
Property, plant and equipment, net 52,272 47,506
Long-term marketable securities 71,136 44,491
Long-term deferred tax assets 67,687 99,146
Goodwill 113,238 97,924
Intangible assets, net 62,980 60,088
Equity method investments 30,760 25,687
Other assets 5,152 7,332
Total assets $ 796,005 $ 736,763
Liabilities and equity    
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable $ 30,113 $ 35,392
Capital lease obligation 881
Deferred revenue 34,521 19,610
Accrued warranty and retrofit costs 6,821 7,260
Accrued compensation and benefits 20,581 14,225
Accrued restructuring costs 3,951 1,412
Accrued income taxes payable 1,942 1,077
Liabilities held for sale 132
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 17,442 13,453
Total current liabilities 116,252 92,561
Long-term capital lease obligation 7,537
Long-term tax liabilities 9,316 7,036
Long-term pension liability 846 815
Other long-term liabilities 3,869 3,695
Total liabilities 137,820 104,107
Equity    
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 80,278,029 shares issued and 66,816,160 shares outstanding at June 30, 2014, 80,039,104 shares issued and 66,577,235 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 803 800
Additional paid-in capital 1,834,027 1,825,499
Accumulated other comprehensive income 24,284 22,604
Treasury stock at cost, 13,461,869 shares (200,956) (200,956)
Accumulated deficit (1,000,820) (1,015,991)
Total Brooks Automation, Inc. stockholders' equity 657,338 631,956
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries 847 700
Total equity 658,185 632,656
Total liabilities and equity $ 796,005 $ 736,763
 
 
BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
  Three months ended
June 30,
Nine months ended
June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
Revenue        
Product $ 93,223 $ 88,560 $ 288,887 $ 248,240
Services 24,136 22,211 71,444 63,519
Total revenue 117,359 110,771 360,331 311,759
Cost of revenue        
Product 59,985 60,852 185,507 172,497
Services 16,628 13,844 48,889 43,823
Total cost of revenue 76,613 74,696 234,396 216,320
Gross profit 40,746 36,075 125,935 95,439
Operating expenses        
Research and development 13,494 11,394 38,538 33,631
Selling, general and administrative 30,040 21,988 84,812 71,312
Restructuring and other charges 3,122 560 4,641 6,001
Total operating expenses 46,656 33,942 127,991 110,944
Operating income (loss) (5,910) 2,133 (2,056) (15,505)
Interest income 181 255 685 795
Interest expense (101) (101) (1)
Other income, net 157 387 472 371
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investments (5,673) 2,775 (1,000) (14,340)
Income tax benefit (2,838) (1,538) (928) (5,097)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of equity method investments (2,835) 4,313 (72) (9,243)
Equity in earnings of equity method investments 71 236 1,330 220
Income (loss) from continuing operations (2,764) 4,549 1,258 (9,023)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 27,263 (2,981) 30,002 861
Net income (loss) $ 24,499 $ 1,568 $ 31,260 $ (8,162)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (23) (24) (147) (68)
Net income (loss) attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 24,476 $ 1,544 $ 31,113 $ (8,230)
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. common stockholders:        
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.04) $ 0.07 $ 0.02 $ (0.14)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0.41 (0.05) 0.45 0.01
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 0.37 $ 0.02 $ 0.47 $ (0.13)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. common stockholders:        
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.04) $ 0.07 $ 0.02 $ (0.14)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0.40 (0.04) 0.44 0.01
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 0.36 $ 0.02 $ 0.46 $ (0.13)
Dividend declared per share $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.24 $ 0.24
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share:        
Basic 66,751 66,041 66,583 65,831
Diluted 67,653 66,687 67,528 65,831

 

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
  Nine months ended
 June 30,
  2014 2013
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income (loss) $ 31,260 $ (8,162)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 17,252 18,258
Impairment of intangible assets 398
Impairment of other assets 2,621
Stock-based compensation 8,774 5,625
Amortization of premium on marketable securities 896 972
Undistributed earnings of equity method investments (1,330) (220)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) 1,115 (364)
Pension settlement 87
Gain on disposal of businesses (27,444)
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets 52 375
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:    
Accounts receivable 10,416 (3,508)
Inventories 1,150 17,334
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (3,612) (1,585)
Accounts payable (15,712) (758)
Deferred revenue 13,243 6,351
Accrued warranty and retrofit costs (820 (1,194)
Accrued compensation and benefits 5,484 (211)
Accrued restructuring costs 2,542 (579)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (5,947) (2,784)
Net cash provided by operating activities 40,338 29,637
Cash flows from investing activities    
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,384) (2,710)
Purchases of marketable securities (128,135) (72,581)
Sale/maturity of marketable securities 89,579 127,582
Proceeds from divestitures 85,369
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (37,832) (59,005)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment —  3,169
Payment of deferred leasing cost (3,134)
Decrease in restricted cash 177 763
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,774 (5,916)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs 967 969
Common stock dividend paid (16,144) (15,987)
Net cash used in financing activities (15,177) (15,018)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,641 (1,454)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 32,576 7,249
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 82,971 54,639
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 115,547 $ 61,888
     
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Acquisition of buildings and land through capital lease $ 8,537 $ —

Notes on Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

The information in this press release is for: internal managerial purposes; when publicly providing guidance on future results; and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. These financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Management believes these financial measures provide an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations, that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of our business. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single measure.

The press release includes financial measures which exclude the effects of special charges such as restructuring charges and acquisition related charges. Management believes these measures are useful to investors because it eliminates accounting charges that do not reflect Brooks' day-to-day operations. Tables reconciling GAAP to the non-GAAP measures are presented below. 

  Quarter Ended
  June 30, 2014 March 31, 2014 June 30, 2013
Dollars in thousands, except per share data
$
per diluted share
$
per diluted share
$
per diluted share
Net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 24,476 $ 0.36 $ 3,189 $ 0.05 $ 1,544 $ 0.02
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 27,263 0.40 1,162 0.02 (2,981) (0.04)
Net income (loss) attributable to continuing operations (2,787) (0.04) 2,027 0.03 4,525 0.07
             
Adjustments, net of tax:            
Purchase accounting impact on inventory and contracts acquired 99 0.00 79 0.00
Amortization of intangible assets 1,850 0.03 1,584 0.02 1,625 0.02
Impairment of note receivable 1,704 0.03
Restructuring charges 2,126 0.03 526 0.01 379 0.01
Inventory write-downs related to restructuring programs 210 0.00
Merger costs 400 0.01 121 0.00 42 0.00
Adjusted net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. 3,602 0.05 4,337 0.06 6,571 0.10
Stock-based compensation 2,258 0.03 3,795 0.06 589 0.01
Adjusted net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. - excluding stock-based compensation $ 5,860 $ 0.09 $ 8,132 $ 0.12 $ 7,160 $ 0.11
   
   
  Nine Months Ended
  June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Dollars in thousands, except per share data
$
per diluted
share

$
per diluted
share
Net income (loss) attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 31,113 $ 0.46 $ (8,230) $ (0.13)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 30,002 0.44 861 0.01
Net income (loss) attributable to continuing operations 1,111 0.02 (9,091) (0.14)
         
Adjustments, net of tax:        
Purchase accounting impact on inventory and contracts acquired 328 0.00 2,092 0.03
Amortization of intangible assets 5,147 0.08 5,116 0.08
Impairment of intangible assets 259 0.00
Impairment of note receivable 1,704 0.03
Restructuring charges 3,160 0.05 4,357 0.07
Inventory write-downs related to restructuring programs 210 0.00
Merger costs 521 0.01 504 0.01
Adjusted net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. 12,440 0.18 2,978 0.05
Stock-based compensation 8,776 0.13 5,505 0.08
Adjusted net income attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. - excluding stock-based compensation $ 21,216 $ 0.31 $ 8,483 $ 0.13
   
   
  Quarter Ended
  June 30, 2014 March 31, 2014 June 30, 2013
Dollars in thousands $ % $ % $ %
Gross profit/gross margin percentage $ 40,746 34.7% $ 44,298 35.2% $ 36,075 32.6%
             
Adjustments:            
Amortization of intangible assets 1,142 1.0% 914 0.7% 1,042 0.9%
Purchase accounting impact on inventory and contracts acquired 138 0.1% 122 0.1% —%
Inventory write-downs related to restructuring programs 310 0.3% —% —%
Adjusted gross profit/gross margin percentage $ 42,336 36.1% $ 45,334 36.0% $ 37,117 33.5%
   
   
  Nine Months Ended
  June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Dollars in thousands $ % $ %
Gross profit/gross margin percentage $ 125,935 34.9% $ 95,439 30.6%
         
Adjustments:        
Amortization of intangible assets 3,173 0.9% 3,002 1.0%
Impairment of intangible assets 398 0.1% —%
Purchase accounting impact on inventory and contracts acquired 490 0.1% 2,907 0.9%
Inventory write-downs related to restructuring programs 310 0.1% —%
Adjusted gross profit/gross margin percentage $ 130,306 36.2% $ 101,348 32.5%
     
     
  Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
Dollars in thousands 2014 2014 2013 2014 2013
Net income (loss) attributable to Brooks Automation, Inc. $ 24,476 $ 3,189 $ 1,544 $ 31,113 $ (8,230)
           
Adjustments:          
Less: Interest income (181) (258) (255) (685) (795)
Add: Interest expense 101 101 1
Add: Income tax provision (benefit) (2,838) 1,117 (1,538) (928) (5,097)
Add: Depreciation 3,294 3,006 3,293 9,389 10,383
Add: Amortization of completed technology 1,142 914 1,042 3,173 3,002
Add: Amortization of customer relationships and acquired intangible assets 1,606 1,460 1,399 4,522 4,255
EBITDA $ 27,600 $ 9,428 $ 5,485 $ 46,685 $ 3,519
     
     
  Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
Dollars in thousands 2014 2014 2013 2014 2013
EBITDA $ 27,600 $ 9,428 $ 5,485 $ 46,685 $ 3,519
           
Adjustments:          
Less: Income from discontinued operations (27,263) (1,162) 2,981 (30,002) (861)
Add: Impairment of completed technology 398
Add: Impairment of note receivable 2,621 2,621
Add: Stock-based compensation 2,258 3,795 589 8,776 5,505
Add: Restructuring charges 3,122 772 560 4,641 6,001
Add: Inventory write-downs related to restructuring programs 310 310
Add: Purchase accounting impact on inventory and contracts acquired 138 122 490 2,907
Add: Merger costs 426 181 62 607 704
Adjusted EBITDA $ 9,212 $ 13,136 $ 9,677 $ 34,526 $ 17,775


            

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