OREANDA-NEWS. Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today reported results for the three months ended December 31, 2017 as summarized in the following table:
   
(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages) Three Months Ended December 31, 2017
  GAAP % of 
Net 
Sales
Non-
GAAP1
% of 
Net 
Sales
Net Sales $994.2     $994.2    
Gross Margin $607.1   61.1 % $610.6   61.4 %
Operating Income $245.2   24.7 % $391.7   39.4 %
Other Expense $(48.6 )   $(18.7 )  
Income Tax Provision $447.7     $31.9    
Net (Loss) Income $(251.1 ) (25.3 )% $341.2   34.3 %
(Loss) Earnings per Diluted Share $(1.07 )   $1.36    
 

      1 See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release.

GAAP net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 were $994.2 million, up 19.2% from GAAP net sales of $834.4 million in the prior year's third fiscal quarter.  GAAP net loss from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $(251.1) million, or $(1.07) per diluted share, down from GAAP net income from continuing operations of $107.3 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, in the prior year's third fiscal quarter.  The prior year's GAAP net income results were significantly adversely impacted by purchase accounting adjustments associated with our Atmel acquisition.  The current year's GAAP net income results were significantly adversely impacted by one-time tax adjustments related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Non-GAAP net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 were $994.2 million, up 12.8% from non-GAAP net sales of $881.2 million in the prior year's third fiscal quarter.  Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $341.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, up 38.4% from non-GAAP net income of $246.5 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, in the prior year's third fiscal quarter.  For the third quarters of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017, our non-GAAP results exclude the effect of discontinued operations, share-based compensation, expenses related to our acquisition activities (including intangible asset amortization, inventory valuation costs, severance costs, and legal and other general and administrative expenses associated with acquisitions), revenue recognition changes related to Atmel distributors resulting from changes to business practices with those distributors, non-cash interest expense on our convertible debentures, a loss on the settlement of our convertible debentures, an impairment on an available-for-sale investment, the related income tax implications of these items, tax adjustments in accordance with ASC 740-270 and non-recurring tax events, including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  Our year-to-date non-GAAP results include all of the aforementioned adjustments plus the effect of a manufacturing excursion issue with one of our suppliers, preclusion of revenue recognition under GAAP for inventory in the distribution channel on the acquisition dates of our acquisitions, a gain on an equity method investment, and the related income tax implications of these items.  A reconciliation of our non-GAAP and GAAP results is included in this press release.

Microchip announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a record quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 36.30 cents per share.  The quarterly dividend is payable on March 6, 2018 to stockholders of record on February 21, 2018.

"Our December 2017 quarter financial results were better than the midpoint of our guidance," said Steve Sanghi, Chief Executive Officer.  "Our net sales were slightly above the midpoint of our guidance.  Our gross margin was at the high end of our guidance range, our operating expenses as a percentage of sales were below the low end of our guidance range, and our non-GAAP operating profit was a record at 39.4% of sales."

Mr. Sanghi added, "Our Microchip 2.0 growth initiative is rapidly moving forward.  Microchip 2.0 combines the product, technology, system and employee strengths of Microchip and its previous acquisitions and allows us to provide Total System Solutions to our customers by selling multiple solutions into the circuit boards that drive their end applications."

"Our Microcontroller business performed well in the December 2017 quarter and revenue was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis," said Ganesh Moorthy, President and Chief Operating Officer.  "Our Microcontroller portfolio and roadmap have never been stronger and we are seeing continued growth in our design-in funnel which we expect will drive future growth as these designs progress into production over time."

Mr. Moorthy added, "Our Licensing business set a new revenue record in the December quarter and was up 6.8% sequentially and 15.5% year over year.  We are seeing the benefits in our results of having licensed several foundries and independent device makers for several years on multiple process technology nodes as the licensed processes ramp volume and generate royalty revenue for many years to come."

Eric Bjornholt, Microchip's Chief Financial Officer, said, "Cash flow from operations in the December quarter was a record $365 million.  As of December 31, 2017, the cash and total investment position on our balance sheet was $1.985 billion."

Mr. Bjornholt added, "We expect the taxes to be paid as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to be approximately $300 million.  These taxes will be paid over a time period of eight years."

Commenting on the business environment, Mr. Sanghi added, "As we have indicated before, our seasonality for any given quarter will change as we integrate acquisitions and end up with a new blended seasonality.  The seasonality of the Atmel business is driven by a larger percentage of consumer oriented business which tends to have a sharper decline in the March quarter.  Using the March quarter historical seasonality of Atmel when it was a stand-alone company, and of Microchip prior to the Atmel acquisition, the blended average of Microchip’s and Atmel’s seasonality is about a 1% sequential revenue decline."

Mr. Sanghi concluded, "Based on our view of the current quarter’s seasonality, we expect total net sales to be up 1% to down 3%, sequentially, which at the midpoint would represent 9% growth year-over-year."

Microchip's Highlights for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2017:

  • Expanded our collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including support for Amazon FreeRTOS, AWS Greengrass and AWS IoT, providing a robust product portfolio and toolchain to support the creation of connected designs with enhanced security from the node to the cloud.

  • New ATmegaS64M1 microcontroller (MCU) decreases time to market and cost for the NewSpace market by using radiation-tolerant solutions based on COTS devices.

  • Unveiled the ATECC608A secure element as well as a Security Design Partner Program that provide the parts and partners needed to protect IP and design secure solutions.

  • New USB smart hub integrated circuits (ICs) enable smartphone-connected automotive infotainment and provide unparalleled flexibility to fit customers’ designs.

  • Announced the PIC18 K83, an 8-bit MCU with Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that improves response time to critical system events on CAN networks while making CAN-based designs simpler and more cost effective.

  • Enabled remote identification with the AT21CS11, a single-wire EEPROM which extends voltage range to accommodate lithium-ion battery applications.

  • The MPLAB® Mindi™ software update included over 300 device models and schematics, reducing design risk and time to market.

  • Our CEO, Steve Sanghi, was honored as the 2017 Business Person of the Year by the Phoenix Business Journal, and Microchip was also named a Best Place to Work in the publication’s annual awards program.  Additionally, Microchip was named one of Austin’s Top Places to Work by the Austin American-Statesman, and the company was selected as a finalist for Company of the Year in the EE Times’ Ace Awards.  Seven of Microchip’s products were included in EDN’s 2017 Hot 100 list across four categories.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Outlook:

The following statements are based on current expectations.  These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.  The table below provides our guidance on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis for the March 31, 2018 quarter:

   
  Microchip Consolidated Guidance
  GAAP Non-GAAP 
Adjustments
Non-GAAP1
       
Net Sales $964.4 to $1,004.1 
million
  $964.4 to $1,004.1 
million 
  Gross Margin2 60.95% to 61.35% $3.4 to $3.5 million 61.3% to 61.7%
  Operating Expenses 36.7% to 37.1% $141.8 to $147.6 million 22.0% to 22.4%
  Operating Income 23.85% to 24.65% $145.1 to $151.1 million 38.9% to 39.7%
Other Expense $43.0 to $45.0 million $28.2 million $14.8 to $16.8 million
Income Tax Expense 0.5% to 3.0% $26.7 to $29.7 million 8% to 9%
Net Income $179.5 to $203.5 million $146.6 to $149.6 million $326.1 to $353.1 million
Diluted Common Shares  
Outstanding3
Approximately 250.7 to 
254.3 million shares
  Approximately 250.7 to 
254.3 million shares 
Earnings per Diluted Share3 72 to 80 cents 58 to 59 cents $1.30 to $1.39
       

See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release.
See Footnote 2 under the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release.
Earnings per share has been calculated based on the diluted shares outstanding of Microchip on a consolidated basis.

  • Microchip's inventory days in the March 2018 quarter are expected to be in the range of our longer-term target model of 115 to 120 days of inventory.  Our actual inventory level will depend on the inventory that our distributors decide to hold to support their customers, overall demand for our products and our production levels.

  • Capital expenditures for the quarter ending March 31, 2018 are expected to be between $50 million and $60 million.  Capital expenditures for all of fiscal year 2018 are expected to be between $200 million and $210 million.  We are continuing to invest in the equipment needed to support the growth of our production capabilities for fast growing new products and technologies.

1 Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:  Our non-GAAP adjustments, where applicable, include the effect of discontinued operations, share-based compensation, expenses related to our acquisition activities (including intangible asset amortization, inventory valuation costs, severance costs, and legal and other general and administrative expenses associated with acquisitions), revenue recognition changes related to Atmel distributors resulting from changes to business practices with those distributors, non-cash interest expense on our convertible debentures, a loss on the settlement of our convertible debentures, an impairment on an available-for-sale investment, the related income tax implications of these items, tax adjustments in accordance with ASC 740-270 and non-recurring tax events including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.  Our year-to-date non-GAAP results include all of the aforementioned adjustments plus the effect of a manufacturing excursion issue with one of our suppliers, preclusion of revenue recognition under GAAP for inventory in the distribution channel on the acquisition dates of our acquisitions, a gain on an equity method investment, and the related income tax implications of these items.

We are required to estimate the cost of certain forms of share-based compensation, including employee stock options, restricted stock units and our employee stock purchase plan, and to record a commensurate expense in our income statement.  Share-based compensation expense is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is affected by the price of our stock at the date of grant.  The price of our stock is affected by market forces that are difficult to predict and are not within the control of management.  Our other non-GAAP adjustments are either non-cash expenses, unusual or infrequent items or other expenses related to transactions.  Management excludes all of these items from its internal operating forecasts and models.

We are using non-GAAP net sales, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross profit percentage, non-GAAP operating expenses in dollars and as a percentage of sales including non-GAAP research and development expenses and non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP other expense, net, non-GAAP income tax rate, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations which exclude the items noted above, as applicable, to permit additional analysis of our performance.

Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they enhance the understanding of our historical financial performance and comparability between periods.  Many of our investors have requested that we disclose this non-GAAP information because they believe it is useful in understanding our performance as it excludes non-cash and other charges that many investors feel may obscure our underlying operating results.  Management uses these non-GAAP measures to manage and assess the profitability of our business.  Specifically, we do not consider such items when developing and monitoring our budgets and spending.  Our determination of the above non-GAAP measures might not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies, and it should not be construed as a substitute for amounts determined in accordance with GAAP.  There are limitations associated with using non-GAAP measures, including that they exclude financial information that some may consider important in evaluating our performance.  Management compensates for this by presenting information on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis for investors and providing reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP results.

2 Generally, gross margin fluctuates over time, driven primarily by the mix of microcontrollers, mixed-signal products, analog products and memory products sold and licensing revenue; variances in manufacturing yields; fixed cost absorption; wafer fab loading levels; costs of wafers from foundries; inventory reserves; pricing pressures in our non-proprietary product lines; and competitive and economic conditions.  Operating expenses fluctuate over time, primarily due to net sales and profit levels.

3 Diluted Common Shares Outstanding can vary for, among other things, the trading price of our common stock, the exercise of options or vesting of restricted stock units, the potential for incremental dilutive shares from our convertible debentures (additional information regarding our share count is available in the investor relations section of our website under the heading "Supplemental Financial Information"), and repurchases or issuances of shares of our common stock.  The diluted common shares outstanding presented in the guidance table above assumes an average Microchip stock price in the March 2018 quarter between $90 and $100 per share (however, we make no prediction as to what our actual share price will be for such period or any other period and we cannot estimate what our stock option exercise activity will be during the quarter).

 
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited) 
             
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    December 31,   December 31,
    2017   2016   2017   2016
                 
Net sales   $ 994,205     $ 834,366     $ 2,978,485     $ 2,505,141  
Cost of sales   387,146     369,107     1,172,893     1,280,771  
Gross profit   607,059     465,259     1,805,592     1,224,370  
                 
Research and development   131,555     132,433     395,656     418,111  
Selling, general and administrative   109,059     111,017     337,620     388,651  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets   121,003     82,791     362,761     243,356  
Special charges and other, net   196     20,944     17,312     52,522  
Operating expenses   361,813     347,185     1,113,349     1,102,640  
                 
Operating income   245,246     118,074     692,243     121,730  
Losses on equity method investments   (56 )   (55 )   (167 )   (167 )
Other expense, net   (48,540 )   (34,521 )   (142,985 )   (103,578 )
                 
Income before income taxes   196,650     83,498     549,091     17,985  
Income tax provision (benefit)   447,736     (23,837 )   440,434     (15,699 )
Net (loss) income from continuing operations   (251,086 )   107,335     108,657     33,684  
Discontinued operations:                
Loss from discontinued operations       (191 )       (7,514 )
Income tax benefit       (31 )       (1,561 )
Net loss from discontinued operations       (160 )       (5,953 )
                 
Net (loss) income   $ (251,086 )   $ 107,175     $ 108,657     $ 27,731  
                 
Basic net (loss) income per common share                
Net (loss) income from continuing operations   $ (1.07 )   $ 0.50     $ 0.47     $ 0.16  
Net loss from discontinued operations               (0.03 )
Net (loss) income   $ (1.07 )   $ 0.50     $ 0.47     $ 0.13  
Diluted net (loss) income per common share                
Net (loss) income from continuing operations   $ (1.07 )   $ 0.46     $ 0.44     $ 0.14  
Net loss from discontinued operations               (0.02 )
Net (loss) income   $ (1.07 )   $ 0.46     $ 0.44     $ 0.12  
                 
Basic common shares outstanding   234,106     216,210     232,278     215,360  
Diluted common shares outstanding   234,106     235,424     248,024     233,351  
                         

 

 
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
       
       
ASSETS
       
  December 31,   March 31,
  2017   2017
  (Unaudited)    
Cash and short-term investments $ 1,099,593     $ 1,302,772  
Accounts receivable, net 553,135     478,373  
Inventories 487,065     417,202  
Assets held for sale     6,459  
Other current assets 113,648     100,234  
Total current assets 2,253,441     2,305,040  
       
Property, plant and equipment, net 754,780     683,338  
Long-term investments 885,392     107,457  
Other assets 4,230,180     4,591,046  
Total assets $ 8,123,793     $ 7,686,881  
       
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 421,127     $ 361,683  
Deferred income on shipments to distributors 335,705     292,815  
Current portion of long-term debt     49,952  
Total current liabilities 756,832     704,450  
       
Long-term debt 3,039,623     2,900,524  
Long-term income tax payable 694,777     184,945  
Long-term deferred tax liability 208,823     409,045  
Other long-term liabilities 238,663     217,206  
       
Stockholders' equity 3,185,075     3,270,711  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,123,793     $ 7,686,881  
               

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands except per share amounts and percentages)
(unaudited)

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET SALES TO NON-GAAP NET SALES

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Net sales, as reported $ 994,205     $ 834,366     $ 2,978,485     $ 2,505,141  
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment     46,821         93,879  
Non-GAAP net sales $ 994,205     $ 881,187     $ 2,978,485     $ 2,599,020  
                               

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Gross profit, as reported $ 607,059     $ 465,259     $ 1,805,592     $ 1,224,370  
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment, net of product cost     25,985             50,323  
Share-based compensation expense 3,494     3,468       10,587       15,465  
Manufacturing excursion           (660 )     800  
Acquisition-related restructuring and acquired inventory valuation costs     15,008             189,774  
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 610,553     $ 509,720     $ 1,815,519     $ 1,480,732  
Non-GAAP gross profit percentage 61.4 %   57.8 %     61.0 %     57.0 %
                           

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Research and development expenses, as reported $ 131,555     $ 132,433     $ 395,656     $ 418,111  
Share-based compensation expense (10,921 )   (9,881 )   (31,797 )   (37,569 )
Acquisition-related and other costs     (723 )       25  
Non-GAAP research and development expenses $ 120,634     $ 121,829     $ 363,859     $ 380,567  
Non-GAAP research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales 12.1 %   13.8 %   12.2 %   14.6 %
                       

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported $ 109,059     $ 111,017     $ 337,620     $ 388,651  
Share-based compensation expense (9,588 )   (8,771 )   (27,637 )   (53,055 )
Acquisition-related and other costs (1,221 )   (3,444 )   (4,798 )   (21,992 )
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses $ 98,250     $ 98,802     $ 305,185     $ 313,604  
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales 9.9 %   11.2 %   10.2 %   12.1 %
                       

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Operating expenses, as reported $ 361,813     $ 347,185     $ 1,113,349     $ 1,102,640  
Share-based compensation expense (20,509 )   (18,652 )   (59,434 )   (90,624 )
Acquisition-related and other costs (1,221 )   (4,167 )   (4,798 )   (21,967 )
Amortization of acquired intangible assets (121,003 )   (82,791 )   (362,761 )   (243,356 )
Special charges and other, net (196 )   (20,944 )   (17,312 )   (52,522 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 218,884     $ 220,631     $ 669,044     $ 694,171  
Non-GAAP operating expenses as a percentage of net sales 22.0 %   25.0 %   22.5 %   26.7 %
                       

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Operating income, as reported $ 245,246     $ 118,074     $ 692,243     $ 121,730  
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment     25,985         50,323  
Share-based compensation expense 24,003     22,120     70,021     106,089  
Manufacturing excursion         (660 )   800  
Acquisition-related restructuring, acquired inventory valuation and other costs 1,221     19,175     4,798     211,741  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 121,003     82,791     362,761     243,356  
Special charges and other, net 196     20,944     17,312     52,522  
Non-GAAP operating income $ 391,669     $ 289,089     $ 1,146,475     $ 786,561  
Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of net sales 39.4 %   32.8 %   38.5 %   30.3 %
                       

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OTHER EXPENSE, NET TO NON-GAAP OTHER EXPENSE, NET

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
Other expense, net, as reported $ (48,540 )   $ (34,521 )   $ (142,985 )   $ (103,578 )
Loss on settlement of convertible debt 2,140         15,966      
Non-cash other expense, net 27,799     12,955     81,866     38,244  
Gain on equity method investment             (468 )
Impairment on available-for-sale investment     1,433         1,433  
Non-GAAP other expense, net $ (18,601 )   $ (20,133 )   $ (45,153 )   $ (64,369 )
Non-GAAP other expense, net, as a percentage of net sales (1.9 )%   (2.3 )%   (1.5 )%   (2.5 )%