PDF Solutions® Reports First Quarter 2023 Results


SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a leading provider of unified data and cloud analytics for the semiconductor ecosystem, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Highlights of First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

  • Record quarterly revenues of $40.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, up 22% over last year’s comparable quarter
  • GAAP gross margin of 71% and Non-GAAP gross margin of 75% for the first quarter of 2023
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.19 for the first quarter of 2023

Total revenues for the first quarter of 2023 were $40.8 million, compared to $40.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $33.5 million for the first quarter of 2022. Analytics revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $36.3 million, compared to $36.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $30.4 million for the first quarter of 2022. Integrated Yield Ramp revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $4.4 million, compared to $4.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2022.

GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2023 was 71%, compared to 71% for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 66% for the first quarter of 2022.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2023 was 75%, compared to 74% for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 69% for the first quarter of 2022.

On a GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022, and net loss of $4.2 million, or ($0.11) per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.

Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $7.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net income of $7.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022, and non-GAAP net income of $3.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at March 31, 2023 were $133.5 million.

Financial Outlook and Recent Accomplishments

In spite of macroenvironment headwinds and a high revenue base from the strong performance in 2022, we expect 2023 revenue growth rate to approach mid-teens percent on a year-over-year basis.

“Thanks to all our employees, contractors, and customers for our continued performance. We are pleased with how we are positioned for 2023 and look forward to serving our customers,” said John Kibarian, CEO and President.

Conference Call

As previously announced, PDF Solutions will discuss these results on a live conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should pre-register at: https://register.vevent.com/register/BId7bcb15025e048339c411669c6a1c0e1. Registrants will receive dial-in information and a unique passcode to access the call. We encourage participants to dial-in into the call ten minutes ahead of scheduled time. The teleconference will also be webcast simultaneously on the Company’s website at https://ir.pdf.com/webcasts. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available after the call on the Company’s investor relations website. A copy of this press release, including the disclosure and reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP measures, which non-GAAP measures may be used periodically by PDF Solutions’ management when discussing financial results with investors and analysts, will also be available on PDF Solutions’ website at http://www.pdf.com/press-releases following the date of this release.

First Quarter 2023 Financial Commentary Available Online

A Management Report reviewing the Company’s first quarter 2023 financial results will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K and published on the Company’s website at http://ir.pdf.com/financial-reports. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review this commentary prior to participating in the conference call.

Information Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), PDF Solutions also provides certain non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit and margin exclude stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of acquired technology. Non-GAAP net income excludes the effects of certain non-recurring items, expenses related to an arbitration proceeding for a disputed contract with a customer, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired technology and other acquired intangible assets, and their related income tax effects, as applicable, as well as adjustments for the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management internally to measure the Company’s profitability and performance. PDF Solutions’ management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the Company’s ongoing operations in light of the fact that none of these categories of expense has a current effect on the future uses of cash (with the exception of expenses related to an arbitration proceeding for a disputed contract with a customer and acquisition-related costs) nor do they impact the generation of current or future revenues. These non-GAAP results should not be considered an alternative to, or a substitute for, GAAP financial information, and may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In particular, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP measures of income or loss as a measure of performance, or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity. Since management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to measure profitability and performance, PDF Solutions has included these non-GAAP measures to give investors an opportunity to see the Company’s financial results as viewed by management. A reconciliation of the comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented below.

Forward-Looking Statements

The press release and the planned conference call include forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s future expected business performance and financial results, including expectations about total revenue growth that are subject to future events and circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: expectations about the effectiveness of our business and technology strategies; expectations regarding recent and future acquisitions; current semiconductor industry trends; expectations of continued adoption of the Company’s solutions by new and existing customers; project milestones or delays and performance criteria achieved; cost and schedule of new product development; the impact of global economic trends and rising inflation and interest rates; the provision of technology and services prior to the execution of a final contract; the continuing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the semiconductor industry and on the Company’s operations or supply and demand for the Company’s products; supply chain disruptions; the success of the Company’s strategic growth opportunities and partnerships; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and technologies; whether the Company can successfully convert backlog into revenue; customers’ production volumes under contracts that provide Gainshare royalties; possible impacts from the evolving trade regulatory environment and geopolitical tensions; our ability to obtain additional financing if needed; and other risks set forth in PDF Solutions’ periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports. The forward-looking statements made in the conference call are made as of the date hereof, and PDF Solutions does not assume any obligation to update such statements nor the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in such statements.

About PDF Solutions

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) provides comprehensive data solutions designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor ecosystem to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency for increased profitability. The Company’s products and services are used by Fortune 500 companies across the semiconductor ecosystem to achieve smart manufacturing goals by connecting and controlling equipment, collecting data generated during manufacturing and test operations, and performing advanced analytics and machine learning to enable profitable, high-volume manufacturing.

Founded in 1991, PDF Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company (directly or through one or more subsidiaries) is an active member of SEMI, INEMI, TPCA, IPC, the OPC Foundation, and DMDII. For the latest news and information about PDF Solutions or to find office locations, visit https://www.pdf.com.

PDF Solutions and the PDF Solutions logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of PDF Solutions, Inc. or its subsidiaries.

PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)

       
     March 31,  December 31, 
  2023     2022 
       
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $114,382  $119,624 
Short-term investments  19,146   19,557 
Accounts receivable, net  47,048   42,164 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  12,565   12,063 
Total current assets  193,141   193,408 
Property and equipment, net  41,723   40,174 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net  5,712   6,002 
Goodwill  14,123   14,123 
Intangible assets, net  17,177   18,055 
Deferred tax assets, net  90   64 
Other non-current assets  7,322   6,845 
Total assets $279,288  $278,671 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY       
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $6,289  $6,388 
Accrued compensation and related benefits  13,869   16,948 
Accrued and other current liabilities  5,868   5,581 
Operating lease liabilities ‒ current portion  1,572   1,412 
Deferred revenues ‒ current portion  26,322   26,019 
Billings in excess of recognized revenues  342   1,852 
Total current liabilities  54,262   58,200 
Long-term income taxes payable  2,637   2,622 
Non-current operating lease liabilities  5,597   5,932 
Other non-current liabilities  3,367   1,905 
Total liabilities  65,863   68,659 
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock and additional paid-in-capital  454,313   447,421 
Treasury stock at cost  (137,810)  (133,709)
Accumulated deficit  (100,795)  (101,150)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (2,283)  (2,550)
Total stockholders’ equity  213,425   210,012 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $279,288  $278,671 

PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

          
  Three months ended
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
     2023     2022    2022 
         
Revenues:            
Analytics $36,326  $36,058 $30,426 
Integrated yield ramp  4,433   4,465  3,072 
Total revenues  40,759   40,523  33,498 
          
Costs and Expenses:           
Costs of revenues  11,904   11,791  11,529 
Research and development  13,051   14,360  14,089 
Selling, general, and administrative  15,645   12,724  10,839 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets  325   324  314 
Interest and other expense (income), net  (911)  250  (310)
Income (loss) before income tax expense  745   1,074  (2,963)
Income tax expense  390   591  1,187 
Net income (loss) $355  $483 $(4,150)
          
Net income (loss) per share:         
Basic $0.01  $0.01 $(0.11)
Diluted $0.01  $0.01 $(0.11)
          
Weighted average common shares used to calculate net income (loss) per share:         
Basic  37,737   37,379  37,606 
Diluted  38,859   38,276  37,606 

PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)

           
  Three months ended  
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  
     2023    2022    2022    
          
GAAP             
Total revenues $40,759 $40,523 $33,498 
Costs of revenues  11,904  11,791  11,529 
GAAP gross profit $28,855 $28,732 $21,969 
GAAP gross margin  71%   71%   66%  
           
Non-GAAP             
GAAP gross profit $28,855 $28,732 $21,969 
Adjustments to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP gross margin:           
Stock-based compensation expense  964  737  728 
Amortization of acquired technology  553  553  553 
Non-GAAP gross profit $30,372 $30,022 $23,250 
Non-GAAP gross margin  75%   74%   69%  

PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

          
  Three months ended
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
  2023  2022 2022 
         
GAAP net income (loss)    $355     $483    $(4,150)
Adjustments to reconcile GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP net income:            
Stock-based compensation expense  4,884   5,088  5,553 
Amortization of acquired technology under costs of revenues  553   553  553 
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets  325   324  314 
Expenses of arbitration (1)  2,133   852  451 
Tax impact of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and reconciling items (2)  (980)  98  937 
Non-GAAP net income $7,270  $7,398 $3,658 
          
GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $0.01  $0.01 $(0.11)
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $0.19  $0.19 $0.09 
          
Weighted average common shares used in GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share calculation  38,859   38,276  38,580 
Weighted average common shares used in non-GAAP net income per diluted share calculation  38,859   38,276  38,580 

(1)   Represents expenses related to an arbitration proceeding over a disputed customer contract, which expenses are expected to continue until the arbitration is resolved.

(2)   The difference between the GAAP and non-GAAP income tax provisions is primarily due to the valuation allowance on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP adjustments. For example, on a GAAP basis, the Company does not receive a deferred tax benefit for foreign tax credits or R&D credits after valuation allowance. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense is not calculated with a full U.S. federal or state valuation allowance due to the Company’s cumulative non-GAAP income and management’s conclusion that it is more likely than not to utilize its net deferred tax assets (DTAs). Each reporting period, management evaluates the need for a valuation allowance and may place a valuation allowance against its U.S. net DTAs on a non-GAAP basis if it concludes it is more likely than not that it will not be able to utilize some or all of its US DTAs on a non-GAAP basis. 

   
Company Contacts:  
Adnan Raza Sonia Segovia
Chief Financial Officer Investor Relations
Tel: (408) 516-0237 Tel: (408) 938-6491
Email: adnan.raza@pdf.com Email: sonia.segovia@pdf.com