Category: Semiconductors

TriQuint Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (TQNT), a leading RF solutions supplier and technology innovator, announces its financial results for the quarter ending June 29, 2013, including the following highlights:

  • Revenue for the quarter was $190.1 million
  • GAAP net loss for the quarter was $14.9 million, or $(0.09) per share
  • Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was $10.9 million, or $(0.07) per share
  • Mobile Devices market revenue grew 12% sequentially and 5% over the same period a year ago
  • Repurchased 7.7 million shares for $51.1 million
  • Produced industry's first gallium nitride (GaN) transistors using GaN-on-diamond wafers
  • Accelerated GaN offerings with 15 new products and two new Foundry services
  • Introduced new chipsets for point-to-point radios serving 3G/4G cellular backhaul
  • Doubled BAW capacity compared to last year's levels

Commenting on the results, Ralph Quinsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated “It is an exciting time for TriQuint. Our results exceeded our April guidance, but more importantly, this marks the beginning of the next phase of growth at TriQuint. In Q3 2013, I expect revenue to jump 30% sequentially, bringing significantly improved margins and profitability. I believe Q3 is the beginning of a stronger period of performance for TriQuint, built on a differentiated strategy that is defensible and sustainable. Our strategic focus is on innovation, technology and a comprehensive RF capability. Our investments in proprietary GaN, BAW and advanced SAW are examples of where we set ourselves apart from the competition and I believe our Q3 outlook validates our path.”

Summary Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 29, 2013:

Revenue for the second quarter of 2013 was $190.1 million, up 7% from the second quarter of 2012 and up 3% sequentially. Revenue grew in all three markets from the second quarter of 2012.

Cash and investments decreased by $51.8 million to $89.3 million in the quarter due primarily to the share buyback and planned growth in inventory.

GAAP

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2013 was 29.8%, up sequentially from 21.0% due to the absence of a now resolved Q1 quality issue, higher revenue, higher factory utilization and better yields. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2013 were $73.1 million, consistent with the previous quarter.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2013 was $14.9 million or $(0.09) per share, compared with a net loss of $27.9 million, or $(0.17) per share, in the previous quarter.

Non-GAAP

Gross margin for the second quarter was 31.3%, up sequentially from 22.8% due to the absence of a now resolved Q1 quality issue, higher revenue, improved factory utilization and better yields. Operating expenses for the quarter were $69.6 million, up 2% sequentially.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2013 was $10.9 million, or $(0.07) per share, improved sequentially from a net loss of $27.2 million or $(0.17) per share.

Please see the discussion of non-GAAP financial measures below and the attached supplemental schedule for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.

Outlook:

The company believes third quarter 2013 revenue will be between $245 million and $255 million and is currently 90% booked to the midpoint of this guidance. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 34% and 36%, driven primarily by higher expected revenue. Third quarter non-GAAP net income is expected to be between $0.09 and $0.11 per diluted share. Solid results in the second quarter and our current expectation for the remainder of the year lead us to believe non-GAAP earnings of at least $0.05 per diluted share for fiscal 2013 is a reasonable expectation.

Additional Information regarding June 29, 2013 Results:

GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are presented in the tables below (in millions, except for percentage and per share information). Non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP financial measures in the financial statement portion of this press release.

               
GAAP RESULTS              
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
    Q2 2013   Q1 2013   Change vs. Q1 2013   Q2 2012   Change vs. Q2 2012     Q2 2013   Q2 2012   Change vs. Q2 2012
Revenue   $ 190.1     $ 184.2     3 %   $ 178.0     7 %     $ 374.3     $ 394.7     (5 )%
Gross Profit   $ 56.7     $ 38.8     46 %   $ 44.9     26 %     $ 95.5     $ 107.5     (11 )%
Gross Margin %   29.8 %   21.0 %   8.8 %   25.2 %   4.6 %     25.5 %   27.2 %   (1.7 )%
Operating Loss   $ (16.4 )   $ (34.5 )   52 %   $ (24.4 )   33 %     $ (50.9 )   $ (28.0 )   (82 )%
Net Loss   $ (14.9 )   $ (27.9 )   47 %   $ (13.1 )   (14 )%     $ (42.8 )   $ (11.2 )   (282 )%
Loss per share   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.17 )   $ 0.08     $ (0.08 )   $ (0.01 )     $ (0.27 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.20 )
                                   
NON-GAAP RESULTS A              
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
    Q2 2013   Q1 2013   Change vs. Q1 2013   Q2 2012   Change vs. Q2 2012     Q2 2013   Q2 2012   Change vs. Q2 2012
Revenue   $ 190.1     $ 184.2     3 %   $ 178.0     7 %     $ 374.3     $ 394.7     (5 )%
Gross Profit   $ 59.5     $ 42.0     42 %   $ 49.7     20 %     $ 101.5     $ 115.4     (12 )%
Gross Margin %   31.3 %   22.8 %   8.5 %   27.9 %   3.4 %     27.1 %   29.2 %   (2.1 )%
Operating Loss   $ (10.1 )   $ (26.0 )   61 %   $ (14.7 )   31 %     $ (36.1 )   $ (10.3 )   (250 )%
Net Loss   $ (10.9 )   $ (27.2 )   60 %   $ (15.0 )   27 %     $ (38.2 )   $ (10.9 )   (250 )%
Loss per share   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.17 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.02       $ (0.24 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.17 )
A   Excludes stock based compensation charges, non-cash tax (benefit) expense, certain entries associated with acquisitions and other specifically identified non-routine transactions.              
                   

Conference Call:

TriQuint will host a conference call this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. PDT to discuss the results for the quarter and our future expectations for the company. To access the conference call, please dial (888) 813-6582 domestically, or (706) 643-7082 internationally, approximately ten minutes prior to the beginning of the call, using passcode 14965216. The call can also be heard via webcast accessed through the “Investors” section of TriQuint's web site at: http://invest.triquint.com. A replay of the conference call will be available until July 30, 2013.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

This press release provides financial measures for non-GAAP net income (loss), diluted earnings (loss) per share, gross profit, gross margin, operating expenses and operating income (loss) that exclude equity compensation expense, non-cash tax (benefit) expense, certain entries associated with acquisitions and other specifically identified non-routine items, and are therefore not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The charges associated with acquisitions reflect the amortization of intangible and tangible assets recorded in connection with acquisition accounting and charged to the income statement. The non-cash tax (benefit) expense excludes certain deferred tax charges and benefits that do not result in a tax payment or tax refund. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information that enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate TriQuint's operating results.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be used in isolation and should not be considered a substitute for any other performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Investors and potential investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool, including that other companies may calculate similar non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as a comparative tool. The company compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amount excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures. The company further compensates for the limitations of our use of non-GAAP financial measures by presenting comparable GAAP measures more prominently. Investors and potential investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this press release with our GAAP net income and net income per share.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements under "Outlook" regarding TriQuint's anticipated third quarter revenues, non-GAAP gross margin and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the third quarter and for the year; our bookings to revenue; and statements regarding steps that will lead TriQuint back to growth and improved financial performance in fiscal 2013. These forward-looking statements are statements of management's opinion and are subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about risk factors that may affect actual results are set forth in TriQuint's reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports can be accessed at the SEC web site, www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, TriQuint undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.

A reader of this release should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors and should not consider the risk factors described in TriQuint's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties.

Facts About TriQuint

Founded in 1985, TriQuint Semiconductor (TQNT) is a leading RF solutions supplier and technology innovator for the world's top communications, defense and aerospace companies. People and organizations around the world need real-time, all-the-time connections; TriQuint products help reduce the cost and increase the performance of connected mobile devices and the networks that deliver critical voice, data and video communications. With the industry's broadest technology portfolio, recognized R&D leadership, and expertise in high-volume manufacturing, TriQuint creates standard and custom products using gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technologies. The company has ISO9001-certified manufacturing facilities in the U.S., production in Costa Rica, and design centers in North America and Germany. For more information, visit www.triquint.com.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
               
          June 29, 2013   December 31, 2012
           
Assets          
Current assets:          
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 74,543     $ 116,653  
  Investments in marketable securities   14,785     22,305  
  Accounts receivable, net   99,346     132,729  
  Inventories   170,678     138,246  
  Prepaid expenses   11,371     8,938  
  Deferred tax assets, net   13,586     12,530  
  Other current assets   39,909     48,382  
    Total current assets     424,218     479,783  
Property, plant and equipment, net   468,692     448,741  
Goodwill   4,391     4,391  
Intangible assets, net   19,631     23,163  
Deferred tax assets – noncurrent, net   67,374     57,185  
Other noncurrent assets, net     32,796     40,415  
    Total assets     $ 1,017,102     $ 1,053,678  
               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        
Current liabilities:          
  Credit facility borrowing   $ 20,000     $  
  Accounts payable   73,774     65,388  
  Accrued payroll   38,116     33,254  
  Other accrued liabilities   13,000     15,132  
    Total current liabilities   144,890     113,774  
Long-term liabilities:        
  Long-term income tax liability   3,598     2,809  
  Cross-licensing liability   12,297     12,818  
  Other long-term liabilities   16,090     15,878  
    Total liabilities     176,875     145,279  
Stockholders' equity:        
  Common stock   156     161  
  Additional paid-in capital   650,872     676,203  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (368 )   (366 )
  Retained earnings   189,567     232,401  
    Total stockholders' equity   840,227     908,399  
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 1,017,102     $ 1,053,678  
                     
 

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                           
          Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
          June 29, 2013   March 30, 2013   June 30, 2012   June 29, 2013   June 30, 2012
                           
Revenues     $ 190,103     $ 184,209     $ 178,002     $ 374,312     394,732  
Cost of goods sold     133,384     145,437     133,064     278,821     287,205  
  Gross profit     56,719     38,772     44,938     95,491     107,527  
                           
Operating expenses:                      
  Research, development and engineering   47,107     46,071     38,084     93,178     75,158  
  Selling, general and administrative   25,989     27,241     31,270     53,230     60,356  
    Total operating expenses   73,096     73,312     69,354     146,408     135,514  
                           
  Operating loss   (16,377 )   (34,540 )   (24,416 )   (50,917 )   (27,987 )
                           
Other (expense) income:                    
  Interest income   38     38     89     76     138  
  Interest expense   (1,137 )   (1,139 )   (313 )   (2,276 )   (663 )
  Gain/recovery of investment   421         4     421     6,957  
  Other, net   (85 )   (309 )   35     (394 )   145  
    Other (expense) income, net   (763 )   (1,410 )   (185 )   (2,173 )   6,577  
                           
Loss before income tax   (17,140 )   (35,950 )   (24,601 )   (53,090 )   (21,410 )
                           
  Income tax benefit   (2,255 )   (8,001 )   (11,551 )   (10,256 )   (10,243 )
Net loss     $ (14,885 )   $ (27,949 )   $ (13,050 )   $ (42,834 )   $ (11,167 )
                           
Per Share Data:                      
  Basic per share net loss   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.17 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.27 )   $ (0.07 )
  Diluted per share net loss   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.17 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.27 )   $ (0.07 )
                           
Weighted-average shares outstanding:                    
  Basic     159,347     160,758     165,355     160,044     165,796  
  Diluted     159,347     160,758     165,355     160,044     165,796  
                                   
   

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  
(Unaudited)  
(% of revenue)  
                           
          Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
          June 29, 2013   March 30, 2013   June 30, 2012   June 29, 2013   June 30, 2012
                           
Revenues     100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %
Cost of goods sold     70.2 %   79.0 %   74.8 %   74.5 %   72.8 %
  Gross profit     29.8 %   21.0 %   25.2 %   25.5 %   27.2 %
                           
Operating expenses:                      
  Research, development and engineering   24.8 %   25.0 %   21.4 %   24.9 %   19.0 %
  Selling, general and administrative   13.6 %   14.8 %   17.5 %   14.2 %   15.3 %
    Total operating expenses   38.4 %   39.8 %   38.9 %   39.1 %   34.3 %
                           
  Operating loss   (8.6 )%   (18.8 )%   (13.7 )%   (13.6 )%   (7.1 )%
                           
Other (expense) income:                    
  Interest income     0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
  Interest expense     (0.6 )%   (0.6 )%   (0.2 )%   (0.6 )%   (0.2 )%
  Gain/recovery of investment   0.2 %   %   0.0 %   0.1 %   1.8 %
  Other, net     (0.0 )%   (0.2 )%   0.1 %   (0.1 )%   0.1 %
    Other (expense) income, net   (0.4 )%   (0.8 )%   (0.1 )%   (0.6 )%   1.7 %
                           
Loss before income tax   (9.0 )%   (19.6 )%   (13.8 )%   (14.2 )%   (5.4 )%
                           
  Income tax benefit   (1.2 )%   (4.4 )%   (6.5 )%   (2.8 )%   (2.6 )%
Net loss     (7.8 )%   (15.2 )%   (7.3 )%   (11.4 )%   (2.8 )%
                                 
   

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SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS  
(Unaudited)  
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  
          Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
          June 29, 2013     March 30, 2013     June 30, 2012     June 29, 2013     June 30, 2012  
          (% of revenues)     (% of revenues)     (% of revenues)     (% of revenues)     (% of revenues)  
GAAP GROSS PROFIT   $ 56,719     29.8 %   $ 38,772     21.0 %   $ 44,938     25.2 %   $ 95,491     25.5 %   $ 107,527     27.2 %
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   1,570     0.8 %   2,036     1.1 %   1,823     1.0 %   3,606     1.0 %   3,929     1.0 %
  Adjustment for accelerated depreciation of certain machinery and equipment       %       %   1,763     1.0 %       %   1,763     0.5 %
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   1,202     0.7 %   1,208     0.7 %   1,126     0.7 %   2,410     0.6 %   2,221     0.5 %
NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT   $ 59,491     31.3 %   $ 42,016     22.8 %   $ 49,650     27.9 %   101,507     27.1 %   115,440     29.2 %
                                               
GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES   $ 73,096     38.4 %   $ 73,312     39.8 %   $ 69,354     38.9 %   $ 146,408     39.1 %   $ 135,514     34.3 %
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   (5,623 )   (3.0 )%   (4,987 )   (2.7 )%   (5,735 )   (3.2 )%   (10,610 )   (2.8 )%   (10,326 )   (2.6 )%
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   2,108     1.2 %   (314 )   (0.2 )%   714     0.4 %   1,794     0.5 %   512     0.1 %
NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES   $ 69,581     36.6 %   $ 68,011     36.9 %   $ 64,333     36.1 %   $ 137,592     36.8 %   $ 125,700     31.8 %
                                               
GAAP OPERATING LOSS   $ (16,377 )   (8.6 )%   $ (34,540 )   (18.8 )%   $ (24,416 )   (13.7 )%   $ (50,917 )   (13.6 )%   $ (27,987 )   (7.1 )%
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   7,193     3.8 %   7,023     3.8 %   7,558     4.2 %   14,216     3.8 %   14,255     3.6 %
  Adjustment for accelerated depreciation of certain machinery and equipment       %       %   1,763     1.0 %       %   1,763     0.5 %
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   (906 )   (0.5 )%   1,522     0.9 %   412     0.3 %   616     0.2 %   1,709     0.4 %
NON-GAAP OPERATING LOSS   $ (10,090 )   (5.3 )%   $ (25,995 )   (14.1 )%   $ (14,683 )   (8.2 )%   $ (36,085 )   (9.6 )%   $ (10,260 )   (2.6 )%
                                               
GAAP NET LOSS   $ (14,885 )   (7.8 )%   $ (27,949 )   (15.2 )%   $ (13,050 )   (7.3 )%   $ (42,834 )   (11.4 )%   $ (11,167 )   (2.8 )%
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   7,193     3.8 %   7,023     3.8 %   7,558     4.2 %   14,216     3.8 %   14,255     3.6 %
  Adjustment for accelerated depreciation of certain machinery and equipment       %       %   1,763     1.0 %       %   1,763     0.5 %
  Adjustment for gain/recovery of investment   (421 )   (0.2 )%       %   (4 )   %   (421 )   (0.1 )%   (6,957 )   (1.8 )%
  Adjustment for non-cash tax benefit   (2,413 )   (1.4 )%   (8,311 )   (4.5 )%   (11,703 )   (6.6 )%   (10,725 )   (2.9 )%   (10,560 )   (2.8 )%
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   (421 )   (0.2 )%   2,012     1.1 %   412     0.3 %   1,591     0.4 %   1,735     0.5 %
NON-GAAP NET LOSS   $ (10,947 )   (5.8 )%   $ (27,225 )   (14.8 )%   $ (15,024 )   (8.4 )%   $ (38,173 )   (10.2 )%   $ (10,931 )   (2.8 )%
                                               
GAAP DILUTED (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE   $ (0.09 )       $ (0.17 )       $ (0.08 )       $ (0.27 )       (0.07 )    
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   0.04         0.04         0.05         0.09         0.09      
  Adjustment for accelerated depreciation of certain machinery and equipment                   0.01                 0.01      
  Adjustment for gain/recovery of investment   (0.00 )               (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.04 )    
  Adjustment for non-cash tax benefit   (0.02 )       (0.05 )       (0.07 )       (0.07 )       (0.07 )    
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   0.00         0.01         0.00         0.01         0.01      
NON-GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE   $ (0.07 )       $ (0.17 )       $ (0.09 )       $ (0.24 )       $ (0.07 )    
                                                             

Our earnings release contains forward looking estimates of non-GAAP gross margin and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2013 and for the full year of 2013. We provide these non-GAAP measures on a prospective basis for the same reasons that we provide them to investors on a historical basis. The following table provides a reconciliation of GAAP gross margin and loss per share to non-GAAP gross margin and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2013 and for the full year of 2013 based on the mid-point of guidance.

Forward Looking Q3 GAAP Gross Margin   33.5 %
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   1.0 %
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   0.5 %
Forward Looking Q3 non-GAAP Gross Margin     35.0 %
           
Forward Looking Q3 GAAP Net Income per Share   $  
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   0.04  
  Adjustment for non-cash tax expense     0.05  
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   0.01  
Forward Looking Q3 non-GAAP Net Income per Share   $ 0.10  
           
Forward Looking 2013 GAAP Net Income per Share   $ (0.15 )
  Adjustment for stock based compensation charges   0.18  
  Adjustment for non-cash tax expense     (0.01 )
  Adjustment for charges associated with acquisitions   0.03  
Forward Looking 2013 non-GAAP Net Income per Share   $ 0.05  
         

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