Vishay Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year 2020


  • Revenues Q4 of $667 million; year 2020 of $2,502 million.
  • Gross margin Q4 of 22.8%; year 2020 of 23.3%.
  • Adjusted gross margin Q4 of 22.9%; year 2020 of 23.4%.
  • Operating margin Q4 of 9.0%; year 2020 of 8.4%.
  • Adjusted operating margin Q4 of 8.9%; year 2020 of 8.5%.
  • EPS Q4 of $0.26; year 2020 of $0.85.
  • Adjusted EPS Q4 of $0.28; year 2020 of $0.92.
  • Free Cash for the year 2020 of $192 million.
  • Guidance Q1 2021 of revenues $705 to $745 million and gross margins of 25.0% plus/minus 60 basis points at the exchange rates of Q4 2020.

MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive components, today announced its results for the year and fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $2,501.9 million, compared to $2,668.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $122.9 million, or $0.85 per diluted share compared to $163.9 million, or $1.13 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Revenues for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $667.2 million, compared to $640.2 million for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2020, and $609.6 million for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019. Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $37.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $33.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2020, and $14.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019.

As summarized on the attached reconciliation schedule, all periods presented include items affecting comparability. Adjusted earnings per diluted share, which exclude these items net of tax and the unusual tax items, were $0.28 and $0.92 for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively, $0.25 for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2020, and $0.13 and $1.26 for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, respectively.

Commenting on results for the year 2020, Dr. Gerald Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “The year 2020 has been for Vishay and its business partners overshadowed by the global pandemic. From temporary plant shutdowns in Asia and temporary shortages in the early part of the year, to drastic reactions by automotive customers in the second quarter to a steep and broad recovery of orders since October, Vishay was able to defend efficiencies while minimizing fixed costs and then to quickly ramp back up again. During 2020, Vishay generated free cash flow of $192 million.”

Dr. Paul continued, commenting on the results for the fourth quarter 2020, “Revenues in the fourth quarter have been strong but Vishay’s incremental performance was negatively impacted by a lower than usual contributive margin in the quarter mainly caused by higher freight costs and a weaker dollar versus most currencies. The revenue increase quarter over quarter was driven by higher sales to automotive customers and to distribution. At the same time, inventories of Vishay’s products at distribution were reduced by a further $24 million, increasing again the inventory turns in all regions.”

Commenting on the outlook Dr. Paul stated, “For the first quarter 2021, based on the current order intake and Vishay’s increased 13-week backlog, we guide for revenues in the range of $705 to $745 million at a gross margin of 25.0% plus/minus 60 basis points, assuming the same exchange rates versus the dollar as in the fourth quarter.”

A conference call to discuss Vishay’s fourth quarter and full year financial results is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in number for the conference call is 877 589-6174 (+1 706-643-1406, if calling from outside the United States) and the access code is 4219657.

A live audio webcast of the conference call and a PDF copy of the press release and the quarterly presentation will be accessible directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.

There will be a replay of the conference call from 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 through 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24. The telephone number for the replay is +1 855-859-2056 (+1 404-537-3406, if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the access code is 4219657.

About Vishay
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

This press release includes certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including adjusted net earnings; adjusted earnings per share; adjusted gross margin; adjusted operating margin; free cash; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); adjusted EBITDA; and adjusted EBITDA margin; which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, free cash, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin do not have uniform definitions. These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that such measures are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. Although the terms "free cash" and "EBITDA" are not defined in GAAP, the measures are derived using various line items measured in accordance with GAAP. Reconciling items to arrive at adjusted net earnings represent significant charges or credits that are important to understanding the Company's intrinsic operations. Reconciling items to calculate adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA represent those same items used in computing adjusted net earnings, as relevant. Furthermore, the presented calculation of adjusted EBITDA is substantially similar to, but not identical to, a measure used in the calculation of financial ratios required for covenant compliance under Vishay's revolving credit facility. These reconciling items are indicated on the accompanying reconciliation schedules and are more fully described in the Company's financial statements presented in its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports presented on Forms 10-Q.

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to forecasted revenues, margins, inventories, product demand, anticipated areas of growth, market segment performance, and the performance of the economy in general, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "intend," "could," "should," or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; manufacturing or supply chain interruptions or changes in customer demand because of COVID-19; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; an inability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The DNA of tech™ is a trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.

Contact:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Peter Henrici
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
+1-610-644-1300


VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Summary of Operations   
(In thousands, except per share amounts)   
    
 Years ended
 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (Unaudited)  
    
Net revenues$2,501,898  $2,668,305 
Costs of products sold* 1,919,995   1,997,105 
Gross profit 581,903   671,200 
Gross margin 23.3%  25.2%
    
Selling, general, and administrative expenses* 371,450   384,631 
Restructuring and severance costs 743   24,139 
Operating income 209,710   262,430 
Operating margin 8.4%  9.8%
    
Other income (expense):   
Interest expense (31,555)  (33,683)
Other (11,754)  (419)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (8,073)  (2,030)
Total other income (expense) - net (51,382)  (36,132)
    
Income before taxes 158,328   226,298 
    
Income tax expense 34,545   61,508 
    
Net earnings 123,783   164,790 
    
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 860   854 
    
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$122,923  $163,936 
    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$0.85  $1.13 
    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$0.85  $1.13 
    
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 144,836   144,608 
    
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 145,228   145,136 
    
Cash dividends per share$0.38  $0.37 
    
* Includes incremental costs of products sold and selling, general, and administrative expenses (benefits) separable from normal operations directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic of $4,563 and $(1,451), respectively.
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.     
Summary of Operations     
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)     
      
 Fiscal quarters ended
 December 31, 2020 October 3, 2020 December 31, 2019
      
Net revenues$667,180  $640,160  $609,577 
Costs of products sold* 514,896   488,451   474,216 
Gross profit 152,284   151,709   135,361 
Gross margin 22.8%  23.7%  22.2%
      
Selling, general, and administrative expenses** 92,272   90,219   94,299 
Restructuring and severance costs -   -   16,884 
Operating income 60,012   61,490   24,178 
Operating margin 9.0%  9.6%  4.0%
      
Other income (expense):     
Interest expense (7,159)  (7,414)  (8,523)
Other (5,570)  (4,898)  (3,652)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (553)  (3,454)  (723)
Total other income (expense) - net (13,282)  (15,766)  (12,898)
      
Income before taxes 46,730   45,724   11,280 
      
Income tax expense 8,887   12,063   (2,869)
      
Net earnings 37,843   33,661   14,149 
      
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 276   177   187 
      
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$37,567  $33,484  $13,962 
      
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$0.26  $0.23  $0.10 
      
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$0.26  $0.23  $0.10 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 144,855   144,854   144,628 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 145,251   145,197   145,202 
      
Cash dividends per share$0.095  $0.095  $0.095 
      
* Includes incremental costs of products sold separable from normal operations directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic of $268 and $242 for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2020 and October 3, 2020, respectively.
** Includes incremental selling, general, and administrative expenses (benefits) separable from normal operations directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic of $(580) and $(441), for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2020 and October 3, 2020, respectively.
 

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets   
(In thousands)   
    
 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (Unaudited)  
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$619,874  $694,133 
Short-term investments 158,476   108,822 
Accounts receivable, net 338,632   328,187 
Inventories:   
Finished goods 120,792   122,466 
Work in process 201,259   187,354 
Raw materials 126,200   121,860 
Total inventories 448,251   431,680 
    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 132,103   141,294 
Total current assets 1,697,336   1,704,116 
    
Property and equipment, at cost:   
Land 76,231   75,011 
Buildings and improvements 641,041   585,064 
Machinery and equipment 2,732,771   2,606,355 
Construction in progress 86,520   110,722 
Allowance for depreciation (2,593,398)  (2,425,627)
  943,165   951,525 
    
Right of use assets 102,440   93,162 
    
Goodwill 158,183   150,642 
    
Other intangible assets, net 66,795   60,659 
    
Other assets 186,554   160,671 
Total assets$3,154,473  $3,120,775 
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)   
(In thousands)   
    
 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (Unaudited)  
    
Liabilities and equity   
Current liabilities:   
Notes payable to banks$-  $2 
Trade accounts payable 196,203   173,915 
Payroll and related expenses 141,034   122,100 
Lease liabilities 22,074   20,217 
Other accrued expenses 182,642   186,463 
Income taxes 20,470   17,731 
Total current liabilities 562,423   520,428 
    
Long-term debt less current portion 394,886   499,147 
U.S. transition tax payable 125,438   140,196 
Deferred income taxes 1,852   22,021 
Long-term lease liabilities 86,220   78,511 
Other liabilities 104,356   100,207 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs 300,113   272,402 
Total liabilities 1,575,288   1,632,912 
    
Redeemable convertible debentures 170   174 
    
Equity:   
Vishay stockholders' equity   
Common stock 13,256   13,235 
Class B convertible common stock 1,210   1,210 
Capital in excess of par value 1,409,200   1,425,170 
Retained earnings 138,990   72,180 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 13,559   (26,646)
Total Vishay stockholders' equity 1,576,215   1,485,149 
Noncontrolling interests 2,800   2,540 
Total equity 1,579,015   1,487,689 
Total liabilities, temporary equity, and equity$3,154,473  $3,120,775 
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows   
(In thousands) 
 Years ended
 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (Unaudited)  
Operating activities   
Net earnings$123,783  $164,790 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to   
net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 166,230   164,461 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment 157   (157)
Accretion of interest on convertible debt instruments 13,161   14,146 
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence 22,730   26,494 
Pensions and other postretirement benefits, net of contributions 2,864   (552)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 8,073   2,030 
Deferred income taxes (12,141)  (23,009)
Other 3,304   13,341 
Change in U.S. transition tax liability (14,757)  (14,757)
Change in repatriation tax liability (16,258)  (38,814)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired 17,792   (11,529)
Net cash provided by operating activities 314,938   296,444 
    
Investing activities   
Purchase of property and equipment (123,599)  (156,641)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 403   577 
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (25,852)  (11,862)
Purchase of short-term investments (293,087)  (111,631)
Maturity of short-term investments 250,580   81,012 
Other investing activities (529)  3,587 
Net cash used in investing activities (192,084)  (194,958)
    
Financing activities   
Issuance costs -   (5,394)
Repurchase of convertible debt instruments (151,683)  (27,863)
Net changes in short-term borrowings (114)  (16)
Dividends paid to common stockholders (50,372)  (48,968)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders (4,597)  (4,476)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (600)  (600)
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards (2,016)  (2,708)
Net cash used in financing activities (209,382)  (90,025)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 12,269   (3,360)
    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (74,259)  8,101 
    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 694,133   686,032 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$619,874  $694,133 
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share         
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Years ended
 December 31, 2020 October 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
          
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$37,567  $33,484  $13,962  $122,923  $163,936 
          
Reconciling items affecting gross profit:         
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic$268  $242  $-  $4,563  $- 
          
Other reconciling items affecting operating income:         
Restructuring and severance costs$-  $-  $16,884  $743  $24,139 
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (580)  (441)  -   (1,451)  - 
          
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):         
Loss on early extinguishment of debt$553  $3,454  $723  $8,073  $2,030 
          
Reconciling items affecting tax expense (benefit):         
Change in deferred taxes due to early extinguishment of debt$(217) $-  $(289) $(1,563) $(1,601)
Effects of cash repatriation program -   -   (11,554)  (190)  (9,583)
Effects of changes in uncertain tax positions 3,751   -   2,831   3,751   2,831 
Effects of tax-basis foreign exchange gain -   -   -   -   7,554 
Tax effects of pre-tax items above (12)  (716)  (4,277)  (2,799)  (6,211)
          
Adjusted net earnings$41,330  $36,023  $18,280  $134,050  $183,095 
          
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding 145,251   145,197   145,202   145,228   145,136 
          
Adjusted earnings per diluted share$0.28  $0.25  $0.13  $0.92  $1.26 
          

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of Free Cash         
(Unaudited - In thousands)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Years ended
 December 31, 2020 October 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$125,699  $64,330  $84,423  $314,938  $296,444 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 110   63   91   403   577 
Less: Capital expenditures (52,798)  (21,969)  (56,374)  (123,599)  (156,641)
Free cash$73,011  $42,424  $28,140  $191,742  $140,380 
          

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA         
(Unaudited - In thousands)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Years ended
 December 31, 2020 October 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
          
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$37,567  $33,484  $13,962  $122,923  $163,936 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 276   177   187   860   854 
Net earnings$37,843  $33,661  $14,149  $123,783  $164,790 
          
Interest expense$7,159  $7,414  $8,523  $31,555  $33,683 
Interest income (385)  (514)  (1,734)  (3,709)  (8,445)
Income taxes 8,887   12,063   (2,869)  34,545   61,508 
Depreciation and amortization 42,454   41,618   42,159   166,230   164,461 
EBITDA$95,958  $94,242  $60,228  $352,404  $415,997 
          
Reconciling items         
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic$(312) $(199) $-  $3,112  $- 
Restructuring and severance costs -   -   16,884   743   24,139 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 553   3,454   723   8,073   2,030 
          
Adjusted EBITDA$96,199  $97,497  $77,835  $364,332  $442,166 
          
Adjusted EBITDA margin** 14.4%  15.2%  12.8%  14.6%  16.6%
          
** Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues