Dolby Laboratories Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2019 Financial Results


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year that ended September 27, 2019. For the fourth quarter, Dolby reported total revenue of $298.8 million, compared to $240.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. For fiscal 2019, Dolby reported total revenue of $1.24 billion, compared to $1.05 billion for fiscal 2018.

“We achieved solid financial performance in 2019 and continued to build momentum for the combined Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experience, highlighted by new offerings from Apple and Disney,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “We also introduced Dolby Atmos music, a completely new way for artists to create and fans to experience music, which is now available on Amazon Echo Studio and Amazon Music HD.”

Fourth quarter GAAP net income was $43.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $26.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter net income was $67.6 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $23.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Fourth quarter cash flows from operations was $130.5 million, compared to $111.7 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. A complete listing of Dolby's non-GAAP measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this release.

Fiscal 2019 GAAP net income was $255.2 million, or $2.44 per diluted share, compared to $41.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted share for fiscal 2018. On a non-GAAP basis, fiscal 2019 net income was $334.6 million, or $3.20 per diluted share, compared to $215.8 million, or $2.02 per diluted share, for fiscal 2018. Fiscal 2019 cash flows from operations was $327.7 million, compared to $352.2 million for fiscal 2018.

As previously indicated, Dolby adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and today’s announced results and the financial outlook are presented in accordance with that new revenue standard. Dolby adopted ASC 606 using the full retrospective transition method, therefore all prior periods are also presented in accordance with the new revenue standard. Included at the end of this press release are financial results for fiscal 2017, fiscal 2018, and the four quarters of fiscal 2018, as adjusted in accordance with ASC 606.

Dividend

Today, Dolby announced a cash dividend of $0.22 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on December 4, 2019, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 26, 2019.

Financial Outlook

First Quarter Fiscal 2020

Dolby is providing the following estimates for its first quarter of fiscal 2020:

  • Total revenue will range from $275 million to $295 million
  • Gross margin percentages will be approximately 88% on a GAAP basis and approximately 89% on a non-GAAP basis
  • Operating expenses will range from $214 million to $220 million on a GAAP basis and from $192 million to $198 million on a non-GAAP basis
  • Effective tax rate will range from 18% to 21% on both a GAAP basis and non-GAAP basis
  • Diluted earnings per share will range from $0.27 to $0.33 on a GAAP basis and from $0.45 to $0.51 on a non-GAAP basis

Fiscal Year 2020

Dolby is providing the following estimates for its fiscal year 2020:

  • Total revenue will range from $1.30 billion to $1.35 billion
  • Gross margin percentages will range from 87% to 88% on a GAAP basis and from 88% to 89% on a non-GAAP basis
  • Operating expenses will range from $829 million to $849 million on a GAAP basis and from $740 million to $760 million on a non-GAAP basis
  • Effective tax rate will range from 18% to 21% on both a GAAP basis and non-GAAP basis
  • Diluted earnings per share will range from $2.64 to $2.74 on a GAAP basis and from $3.40 to $3.50 on a non-GAAP basis

Conference Call Information

Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal 2019 financial results for Dolby Laboratories at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Access to the teleconference will be available over the Internet from http://investor.dolby.com/event-calendar or by dialing 1-888-394-8218. International callers can access the conference call at 1-323-701-0225.

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, November 14, 2019, until 8:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, November 21, 2019, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (international callers can access the replay by dialing 1-412-317-6671) and entering the confirmation code 1707606. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on the Dolby website, www.dolby.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement Dolby's financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby provides certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate Dolby's operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby's management believes to be its ongoing business operations. Specifically, we exclude the following as adjustments from one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation, unlike cash-based compensation, utilizes subjective and complex assumptions in the methodologies used to value the various stock-based award types that we grant. These assumptions may differ from those used by other companies. To facilitate more meaningful comparisons between our underlying operating results and those of other companies, we exclude stock-based compensation expense.

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles: We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with acquisitions. These intangible assets consist of patents and technology, customer relationships, and other intangibles. We record amortization charges relating to these intangible assets in our GAAP financial statements, and we view these charges as items arising from pre-acquisition activities that are determined by the timing and valuation of our acquisitions. As these amortization charges do not directly correlate to our operations during any particular period, and often remain unchanged between reporting periods, we exclude these charges to facilitate an evaluation of our current operating results and comparisons to our past operating performance.

Restructuring charges: Restructuring charges are costs associated with restructuring plans and primarily relate to costs associated with exit or disposal activities, employee severance benefits, and asset impairments. We exclude restructuring costs, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods, as we believe that these costs are not representative of our normal operating activities and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison to our past operating performance.

Income tax adjustments: We believe that excluding the income tax effect of the aforementioned non-GAAP adjustments provides a more accurate view of our underlying operating results to management and investors.

Impact from Tax Reform: The enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform), and any related amendments or revisions, requires certain discrete and infrequent charges that are not representative of current operating results and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison to our past operating performance.

Using the aforementioned adjustments, Dolby provides various non-GAAP financial measures including, but not limited to: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP effective tax rate. Dolby's management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to assess the performance of Dolby's business. Dolby's management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measures. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as detailed above. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby's GAAP financial statements as reported in its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Dolby investor relations website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to Dolby's expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2020, our ability to advance our long-term objectives and future dividend payments are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those projected. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the Broadcast, Mobile, Consumer Electronics, PC, Cinema, and Other Markets; the loss of, or reduction in sales by, a key customer or licensee; pricing pressures; risks associated with the rate at which OEMs include optical disc playback in Windows® devices and the rate of consumer adoption of Windows operating systems; risks that the continued shift from disc-based media to online media content could result in fewer devices with Dolby technologies; risks associated with the effects of macroeconomic conditions, including trends in consumer spending; risks relating to conducting business internationally, including trade restrictions and changes in diplomatic or trade relationships; risks relating to the expiration of patents; the timing of Dolby's receipt of royalty reports and payments from its licensees, including recoveries; the impact of Tax Reform; timing of revenue recognition under licensing agreements and other contractual arrangements; Dolby's ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby's ability to develop and deliver innovative technologies in response to new and growing markets; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry generally; Dolby's ability to increase its revenue streams and to expand its business generally, and to expand its business beyond audio technologies to other technologies; risks associated with acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby's SEC filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is based in San Francisco with offices in over 20 countries around the globe. Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences. Through innovative research and engineering, we create breakthrough experiences for billions of people worldwide through a collaborative ecosystem spanning artists, businesses, and consumers. The experiences people have - with Dolby Cinema, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Dimension, and Dolby Voice - revolutionize entertainment and communications at the cinema, on the go, in the home, and at work.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Cinema, Dolby Dimension, Dolby Vision, Dolby Voice, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. DLB-F

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

 Fiscal Quarter Ended Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
Revenue:     
Licensing$264,796 $214,699  $1,107,280 $940,777 
Products and services34,031 25,872  134,340 113,823 
Total revenue298,827 240,571  1,241,620 1,054,600 
      
Cost of revenue:     
Cost of licensing16,770 10,603  57,531 42,583 
Cost of products and services29,190 20,656  103,323 84,979 
Total cost of revenue45,960 31,259  160,854 127,562 
      
Gross margin252,867 209,312  1,080,766 927,038 
      
Operating expenses:     
Research and development60,191 60,500  237,871 236,794 
Sales and marketing82,149 85,760  343,835 309,762 
General and administrative53,013 50,498  205,425 197,423 
Restructuring charges/(credits)6,294   36,558 (446)
Total operating expenses201,647 196,758  823,689 743,533 
      
Operating income51,220 12,554  257,077 183,505 
      
Other income/expense:     
Interest income5,689 5,810  24,919 18,970 
Interest expense(64)(47) (170)(198)
Other income/(expense), net(594)(464) 481 (5,903)
Total other income5,031 5,299  25,230 12,869 
      
Income before income taxes56,251 17,853  282,307 196,374 
Provision for income taxes(12,316)9,001  (26,802)(154,069)
Net income including controlling interest43,935 26,854  255,505 42,305 
Less: net (income) attributable to controlling interest(17)(138) (354)(559)
Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.$43,918 $26,716  $255,151 $41,746 
      
Net income per share:     
Basic$0.44 $0.26  $2.51 $0.40 
Diluted$0.43 $0.25  $2.44 $0.39 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:     
Basic100,481 103,349  101,629 103,377 
Diluted102,945 106,794  104,572 106,978 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands; unaudited)

 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
ASSETS  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$797,210 $918,063 
Restricted cash8,383 7,187 
Short-term investments119,146 178,138 
Accounts receivable, net189,115 166,133 
Contract assets195,651 165,959 
Inventories, net32,331 26,206 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets39,704 34,890 
Total current assets1,381,540 1,496,576 
Long-term investments179,587 187,782 
Property, plant, and equipment, net537,432 514,182 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net515,720 512,001 
Deferred taxes114,075 74,766 
Other non-current assets93,395 80,080 
Total assets$2,821,749 $2,865,387 
   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$15,212 $21,922 
Accrued liabilities268,144 243,128 
Income taxes payable3,506 2,680 
Contract liabilities19,991 17,468 
Total current liabilities306,853 285,198 
Non-current contract liabilities24,404 25,887 
Other non-current liabilities177,462 183,799 
Total liabilities508,719 494,884 
   
Stockholders’ equity:  
Class A common stock58 61 
Class B common stock41 41 
Additional paid-in capital 66,127 
Retained earnings2,327,877 2,313,539 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)(20,625)(15,832)
Total stockholders’ equity – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.2,307,351 2,363,936 
Controlling interest5,679 6,567 
Total stockholders’ equity2,313,030 2,370,503 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,821,749 $2,865,387 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands; unaudited)

 Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
Operating activities:  
Net income including controlling interest$255,505 $42,305 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization85,123 81,283 
Stock-based compensation76,580 71,249 
Amortization of premium on investments358 2,473 
Provision for doubtful accounts4,523 2,413 
Deferred income taxes(40,191)61,059 
Restructuring charge for exit of leased facility33,251  
Other non-cash items affecting net income6,952 7,570 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable, net(27,492)100,129 
Contract assets(29,708)(2,502)
Inventories(16,098)(6,602)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(6,200)(52,485)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities169 (29,019)
Income taxes, net(2,186)39,738 
Contract liabilities1,084 (59)
Other non-current liabilities(13,996)34,650 
Net cash provided by operating activities327,674 352,202 
   
Investing activities:  
Purchases of investment securities(265,361)(174,195)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities200,636 123,058 
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities136,951 237,432 
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment(96,281)(72,814)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(14,919)(22,852)
Purchase of intangible assets(17,255)(12,543)
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities(56,229)78,086 
   
Financing activities:  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock57,346 106,162 
Repurchase of common stock(340,585)(150,470)
Payment of cash dividend(77,496)(66,155)
Distribution to controlling interest(1,015)(1,022)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock(22,788)(22,144)
Payment of deferred consideration for prior business combination(743) 
Net cash used in financing activities(385,281)(133,629)
   
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(5,821)(5,777)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(119,657)290,882 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period925,250 634,368 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$805,593 $925,250 


GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(in millions, except per share data; unaudited)
      
The following tables present Dolby's GAAP financial measures reconciled to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 and fiscal 2019 and 2018:
      
Net income:Fiscal Quarter Ended Fiscal Year Ended
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
GAAP net income$43.9 $26.7  $255.2 $41.7 
Stock-based compensation (1)17.0 17.8  76.6 71.2 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (2)3.1 1.9  9.9 7.7 
Restructuring charges/(credits), net6.3   36.5 (0.4)
Impact of Tax Reform (33.1) (18.2)104.5 
Income tax adjustments(2.7)10.2  (25.4)(8.9)
Non-GAAP net income$67.6 $23.5  $334.6 $215.8 
      
(1) Stock-based compensation included in above line items:     
Cost of products and services0.40.4 1.71.6
Research and development5.35.0 23.219.5
Sales and marketing5.86.8 28.125.0
General and administrative5.55.6 23.625.1
      
(2) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles included in above line items:     
Cost of licensing0.60.6 2.42.5
Cost of products and services1.20.5 3.12.2
Research and development0.10.1 0.20.3
Sales and marketing1.30.7 4.22.7
General and administrative-0.10.0 0.00.0
      
Diluted earnings per share:Fiscal Quarter Ended Fiscal Year Ended
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
 September 27,
2019
September 28, 2018
(as adjusted)
GAAP diluted earnings per share$0.43 $0.25  $2.44 $0.39 
Stock-based compensation0.17 0.16  0.73 0.67 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles0.03 0.02  0.09 0.07 
Restructuring charges/(credits), net0.06   0.35  
Impact of Tax Reform (0.31) (0.17)0.98 
Income tax adjustments(0.03)0.10  (0.24)(0.09)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$0.66 $0.22  $3.20 $2.02 
      
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share103 107  105 107 
      
The following tables present a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP versions of the estimated financial amounts for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and fiscal year 2020 included in this release:   
      
Gross margin:Q1 2020Fiscal 2020   
GAAP gross margin (low - high end of range)88%87% - 88%   
Stock-based compensation0.2%0.2%   
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles0.8%0.8%   
Non-GAAP gross margin (low - high end of range)89%88% - 89%   
      
Operating expenses:Q1 2020Fiscal 2020   
GAAP operating expenses (low - high end of range)$214 - $220$829 - $849   
Stock-based compensation(21)(84)   
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles(1)(5)   
Non-GAAP operating expenses (low - high end of range)$192 - $198$740 - $760   
      
Diluted earnings per share:Q1 2020 Fiscal 2020
 LowHigh LowHigh
GAAP diluted earnings per share$0.27 $0.33  $2.64 $2.74 
Stock-based compensation0.21 0.21  0.84 0.84 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles0.02 0.02  0.09 0.09 
Income tax adjustments(0.05)(0.05) (0.17)(0.17)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$0.45 $0.51  $3.40 $3.50 
      
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share104 104  103 103 


Revenue Standard Adoption

The following tables contain restated summarized financial information resulting from the adoption of ASC 606. In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 we adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), the new revenue recognition standard. ASC 606 replaces existing revenue recognition rules with a comprehensive revenue measurement and recognition standard. The Company adopted the new revenue standard utilizing the full retrospective method. Under this method, the new revenue standard is applied retrospectively to each prior period reported.

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

 As adjusted to reflect ASC 606
 Fiscal Quarter EndedFiscal Year Ended
 December 29, 2017March 30, 2018June 29, 2018September 28, 2018September 28, 2018September 29, 2017
Revenue:      
Licensing$270,172 $272,135 $183,771 $214,699 $940,777 $965,864 
Products and services29,355 27,587 31,009 25,872 113,823 114,313 
Total revenue299,527 299,722 214,780 240,571 1,054,600 1,080,177 
       
Cost of revenue:      
Cost of licensing9,259 10,610 12,111 10,603 42,583 39,329 
Cost of products and services21,634 20,417 22,272 20,656 84,979 79,200 
Total cost of revenue30,893 31,027 34,383 31,259 127,562 118,529 
       
Gross margin268,634 268,695 180,397 209,312 927,038 961,648 
       
Operating expenses:      
Research and development56,444 59,493 60,357 60,500 236,794 233,312 
Sales and marketing70,149 74,019 79,834 85,760 309,762 296,661 
General and administrative48,285 50,747 47,893 50,498 197,423 171,686 
Restructuring charges/(credits)(197)(167)(82) (446)12,856 
Total operating expenses174,681 184,092 188,002 196,758 743,533 714,515 
       
Operating income/(Loss)93,953 84,603 (7,605)12,554 183,505 247,133 
       
Other income/expense:      
Interest income3,781 3,892 5,487 5,810 18,970 9,577 
Interest expense(35)(29)(87)(47)(198)(127)
Other income/(expense), net(1,152)(684)(3,603)(464)(5,903)(1,438)
Total other income/expense2,594 3,179 1,797 5,299 12,869 8,012 
       
Income (loss) before income taxes96,547 87,782 (5,808)17,853 196,374 255,145 
Provision for income taxes(149,705)(22,432)9,067 9,001 (154,069)(48,039)
Net income (loss) including controlling interest(53,158)65,350 3,259 26,854 42,305 207,106 
Less: net (income) attributable to controlling interest(144)(134)(143)(138)(559)(625)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.$(53,302)$65,216 $3,116 $26,716 $41,746 $206,481 
       
Net/(loss) income per share:      
Basic(0.52)0.63 0.03 0.26 0.40 2.03 
Diluted(0.52)0.61 0.03 0.25 0.39 2.00 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:      
Basic102,552 103,771 103,836 103,349 103,377 101,784 
Diluted102,552 107,001 106,950 106,794 106,978 103,286 

The following table presents the composition of our licensing revenue:

 As adjusted to reflect ASC 606
 Fiscal Quarter EndedFiscal Year Ended
 December 29, 2017March 30, 2018June 29, 2018September 28, 2018September 28, 2018September 29, 2017
Market:      
Broadcast41%33%46%48%41%44%
Mobile22%25%11%1%16%15%
CE14%14%15%19%15%13%
PC8%16%9%12%11%13%
Other15%12%19%20%17%15%
Total revenue100%100%100%100%100%100%

Investor Contact:
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
415-357-7002
investor@dolby.com

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