FormFactor, Inc. Reports 2019 First Quarter Results

Company Delivers Results at the Top End of Outlook, Expects Modest Increase in Q2 Revenue


LIVERMORE, Calif., May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FormFactor, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 ended March 30, 2019. Quarterly revenues were $132.2 million, down 6.2% from $140.9 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, and up 11.8% from $118.3 million reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

  • Performance driven by relatively steady overall demand and good execution
  • Gross margins benefited from strong product mix in engineering systems segment
  • Diversified opportunity set providing more stable overall revenue stream

“FormFactor again delivered solid financial performance in the first quarter of 2019, with revenue and non-GAAP earnings-per-share at the high end of the outlook we provided three months ago,” said Mike Slessor, CEO of FormFactor, Inc. “This performance was driven by a combination of steady overall demand and good execution, augmented by particularly strong mix-related gross margins in our engineering systems segment.”

First Quarter Highlights

On a GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 was $5.5 million, or $0.07 per fully-diluted share, compared to net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 of $85.1 million, or $1.13 per fully-diluted share, and net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 of $2.1 million, or $0.03 per fully-diluted share. We reported first quarter gross margin of 39.7%, compared with 39.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018, and 38.2% in the first quarter of 2018. GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 includes a valuation allowance release of $75.8 million.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 was $15.2 million, or $0.20 per fully-diluted share, compared to net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 of $23.4 million, or $0.31 per fully-diluted share, and net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 of $12.7 million, or $0.17 per fully-diluted share. We reported first quarter 2019 non-GAAP gross margin of 44.1%, compared with 44.1% in the fourth quarter of 2018, and 43.3% in the first quarter of 2018.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income and net income per fully-diluted share, and GAAP to non-GAAP gross margin, is provided in the schedules included below.

Free cash flow for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 was $14.9 million, compared to free cash flow for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 of $15.8 million, and free cash flow for the first quarter of 2018 of $6.3 million. A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow is provided in the schedules included below.

Outlook

Dr. Slessor added, “As is shown in our current outlook, we expect to deliver modest sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, as we continue to experience steady overall demand.”

For the second quarter ending on June 29, 2019, FormFactor is providing the following outlook*:

 GAAP Reconciling Items** Non-GAAP
Revenue$131 million to $139 million  $131 million to $139 million
Gross margin37% to 40% $6 million 41% to 44%
Net income per diluted share$0.02 to $0.08 $0.13 $0.15 to $0.21

*This outlook assumes consistent foreign currency rates.
**Reconciling items are stock-based compensation, restructuring charges and amortization of intangibles.

We posted our revenue breakdown by geographic region, by market segment and with customers with greater than 10% of total revenue on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.formfactor.com. We will conduct a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PST, or 4:30 p.m. EST, today.

The public is invited to listen to a live webcast of FormFactor’s conference call on the Investor Relations section of our web site at www.formfactor.com. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The telephone replay will be available through May 3, 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering confirmation code 4983938. Additionally, the replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of our website, www.formfactor.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information:

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial results prepared under generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, we disclose certain non-GAAP measures of non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per fully-diluted share, and non-GAAP gross margin, that are adjusted from the nearest GAAP financial measure to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses. Reconciliations of the adjustments to GAAP results for the three months ended March 30, 2019 and for outlook provided before, as well as for the comparable period of fiscal 2018, are provided below, and on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.formfactor.com. Information regarding the ways in which management uses non-GAAP financial information to evaluate its business, management's reasons for using this non-GAAP financial information, and limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial information, is included under “About our Non-GAAP Financial Measures” following the tables below.

About FormFactor:

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.formfactor.com.

Forward-looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the federal securities laws, including with respect to the Company’s future financial and operating results, the Company’s plans, strategies and objectives for future operations. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs as of the date hereof, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding future financial and operating results, customer demand, conditions in the semiconductor industry, and growth opportunities, and other statements regarding the Company’s business. Forward-looking statements may contain words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” and “continue,” the negative or plural of these words and similar expressions, and include the assumptions that underlie such statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in demand for the Company’s products; customer-specific demand; the speed of customer implementation of new technologies; industry seasonality; risks to the Company’s ability to realize operational efficiencies; changes macro-economic environments; and other factors, including those set forth in the Company’s most current annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company. Unless required by law, the Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or revise its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts) 
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Revenues$132,213  $118,290 
Cost of revenues79,692  73,161 
Gross profit52,521  45,129 
Operating expenses:   
Research and development19,723  18,046 
Selling, general and administrative25,184  23,449 
Total operating expenses44,907  41,495 
Operating income7,614  3,634 
Interest income580  257 
Interest expense(595) (967)
Other expense, net(84) (512)
Income before income taxes7,515  2,412 
Provision for income taxes2,032  287 
Net income$5,483  $2,125 
Net income per share:   
Basic$0.07  $0.03 
Diluted$0.07  $0.03 
Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:   
Basic74,362  72,826 
Diluted76,009  74,342 


 
 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
GAAP net income$5,483  $2,125 
Adjustments:   
Stock-based compensation5,295  3,756 
Restructuring and impairment charges, net209   
Amortization of intangibles7,090  7,194 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(2,882) (425)
Non-GAAP net income$15,195  $12,650 
    
Non-GAAP net income per share:   
Basic$0.20  $0.17 
Diluted$0.20  $0.17 
    
Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:   
Basic74,362  72,826 
Diluted76,009  74,342 


 
 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
 Gross
Profit
 Gross
Margin
 Gross
Profit
 Gross
Margin
GAAP Gross Profit/Margin$52,521  39.7% $45,129  38.2%
Adjustments:       
Amortization of intangibles4,719  3.6% 5,157  4.3%
Stock-based compensation950  0.7% 920  0.8%
Restructuring and impairment charges, net120  0.1%   %
Non-GAAP Gross Profit/Margin$58,310  44.1% $51,206  43.3%


 
 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$5,483  $2,125 
Selected adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation3,947  3,525 
Amortization7,090  7,194 
Stock-based compensation expense5,295  3,756 
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories2,725  2,045 
Other activity impacting operating cash flows(3,902) (9,323)
Net cash provided by operating activities20,638  9,322 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(6,028) (3,831)
Purchases of marketable securities, net(3,332) 420 
Other activity impacting investing cash flows28  20 
Net cash used in investing activities(9,332) (3,391)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from issuances of common stock3,870  4,754 
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of equity awards(302) (357)
Principal repayments on term loan(7,500) (8,750)
Net cash used in financing activities(3,932) (4,353)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(207) 1,078 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash7,167  2,656 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period100,546  92,726 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$107,713  $95,382 


 
 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities$20,638  $9,322 
Adjustments:   
Cash paid for interest302  826 
Capital expenditures(6,028) (3,831)
Free cash flow$14,912  $6,317 


 
 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

(Unaudited)
 
 March 30, 
2019
 December 29,
2018
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$105,759  $98,472 
Marketable securities54,086  50,531 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $185 and $18581,492  95,333 
Inventories, net83,216  77,706 
Restricted cash824  849 
Refundable income taxes1,261  1,260 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets11,747  13,669 
Total current assets338,385  337,820 
Restricted cash1,130  1,225 
Operating lease, right-of-use-assets34,397   
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $266,274 and $263,10254,697  54,054 
Goodwill188,925  189,214 
Intangibles, net60,385  67,640 
Deferred tax assets77,293  77,301 
Other assets1,409  968 
Total assets$756,621  $728,222 
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$31,555  $40,006 
Accrued liabilities22,559  27,731 
Current portion of term loan, net of unamortized issuance cost of $128 and $16033,622  29,840 
Deferred revenue6,885  4,941 
Operating lease liabilities6,022   
Total current liabilities100,643  102,518 
Term loan, less current portion, net of unamortized issuance cost of $10 and $2923,740  34,971 
Deferred tax liabilities2,306  2,355 
Long-term operating lease liabilities32,239   
Other liabilities4,705  8,214 
Total liabilities163,633  148,058 
    
Stockholders’ equity:   
Common stock, $0.001 par value:   
250,000,000 shares authorized; 74,488,498 and 74,139,712 shares issued and outstanding74  74 
Additional paid-in capital871,617  862,897 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(599) 780 
Accumulated deficit(278,104) (283,587)
Total stockholders’ equity592,988  580,164 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$756,621  $728,222 


About our Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
We believe that the presentation of non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per fully-diluted share, non-GAAP gross margin, and free cash flow provides supplemental information that is important to understanding financial and business trends and other factors relating to our financial condition and results of operations. Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per fully-diluted share, and non-GAAP gross margin are among the primary indicators used by management as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods, and by management and our board of directors to determine whether our operating performance has met certain targets and thresholds. Management uses non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per fully-diluted share, and non-GAAP gross margin when evaluating operating performance because it believes that the exclusion of the items indicated herein, for which the amounts or timing may vary significantly depending upon our activities and other factors, facilitates comparability of our operating performance from period to period. We use free cash flow to conduct and evaluate our business as an additional way of viewing our liquidity that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our cash flows. Many investors also prefer to track free cash flow, as opposed to only GAAP earnings. Free cash flow has limitations due to the fact that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures, and therefore it is important to view free cash flow as a complement to our entire consolidated statements of cash flows. We have chosen to provide this non-GAAP information to investors so they can analyze our operating results closer to the way that management does, and use this information in their assessment of our business and the valuation of our company. We compute non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP fully-diluted earnings per share, and non-GAAP gross margin, by adjusting GAAP net income, GAAP earnings per fully-diluted share, and GAAP gross margin to remove the impact of certain items and the tax effect, if applicable, of those adjustments. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and may be materially different from other non-GAAP measures, including similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, net income, earnings per fully-diluted share, or gross margin prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. We may expect to continue to incur expenses of a nature similar to the non-GAAP adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from our non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per fully-diluted share, and non-GAAP gross margin should not be construed as an inference that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring. For more information on the non-GAAP adjustments, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income,” "Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Margin to Non-GAAP Gross Margin," and “Reconciliation of Cash Provided By Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow” included in this press release.

Source: FormFactor, Inc.
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Investor Contact:
Stan Finkelstein
Investor Relations
(925) 290-4321
ir@formfactor.com