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Exhibit 99.1

 

Contacts:   John Hertz    Robin Yim
  Chief Financial Officer    Investor Relations
  Novellus Systems, Inc.    Novellus Systems, Inc.
  Phone: (408) 943-9700    Phone: (408) 943-9700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 27, 2011—Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) today reported operating results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2011. Net sales for the first quarter were $413.2 million, up $28.8 million or 7.5 percent from fourth quarter 2010 net sales of $384.4 million, and up $137.0 million or 49.6 percent from first quarter 2010 net sales of $276.2 million. Net income for the first quarter was $96.4 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, up $14.9 million from fourth quarter 2010 net income of $81.5 million, or $0.89 per diluted share. The first quarter 2010 net income was $41.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share.

Bookings in the first quarter of 2011 were $415.1 million, up $4.5 million or 1.1 percent from fourth quarter 2010 bookings of $410.6 million. First quarter shipments of $376.9 million were down $41.0 million or 9.8 percent from $417.9 million in the fourth quarter 2010. Deferred revenue at the end of the quarter was $43.9 million, a decrease of $31.9 million or 42.1 percent from $75.8 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2010. Deferred revenue in the first quarter 2011 and fourth quarter 2010 included $25.4 million and $59.7 million, respectively, related to system sales.

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of the first quarter 2011 were $638.5 million, a decrease of $32.8 million or 4.9 percent from the fourth quarter 2010 ending balance of $671.3 million. Long-term investments and restricted cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter 2011 were $196.9 million, an increase of $7.0 million or 3.7 percent from the fourth quarter 2010 ending balance of $189.9 million. During the first quarter 2011, we repurchased 5.1 million shares of our common stock under our stock repurchase program, at an average price of $39.37 per share, for $200.1 million. Cash flows from operations during the first quarter of 2011 were $83.8 million, down $4.6 million or 5.2 percent from $88.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, and up $21.8 million or 35.2 percent from $62.0 million in the first quarter of 2010.

Richard S. Hill, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, “I’m pleased to report another solid quarter of strong results in revenue, earnings and cash flow. In addition to the solid operational performance, we returned $200 million to shareholders through continued execution of our stock repurchase program during the first quarter. Our confidence in the long-term growth potential for the industry and Novellus in particular remains bullish despite recent near term global instabilities. Novellus is well positioned for long-term growth as we continue to strengthen our ability to support the increasing technical challenges of our customers.” Hill added, “We remain focused on our strategic priorities as we believe the fundamental-long term drivers of our business remain intact. While the tsunami in Japan, unrest in the Middle East and global governmental financial stresses threaten the short-term, semiconductors continue to grow in their importance in improving quality of life throughout the world and therefore represent a growth opportunity for all of us involved within the industry.”

Management uses non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance. The discussion of bookings and shipments and the discussion of gross profit, operating expenses, operating income (loss), income (loss) before taxes, provision for income taxes, effective tax rate, net income (loss), and net income (loss) per diluted share, each excluding certain charges and benefits are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. We discuss these non-GAAP measures because we believe these metrics provide additional insight into underlying operating results and prospects for the future, allowing investors to assess certain business trends in the same way that these trends are utilized by management in its financial and operational decision making. Shipments consist of products shipped to customers, without regard to net sales adjustments such as deferrals associated with customer acceptance. Bookings consist of current period orders less current period cancellations and other adjustments. We do not report bookings for systems with delivery dates more than 12 months from the latest balance sheet date. Shipments and bookings are used to forecast and plan future operations. Non-GAAP numbers are merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial measures.


“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including the statements regarding (i) the long-term growth potential for the industry and Novellus and our positioning for long-term growth; (ii) our belief that the fundamental long-term drivers of our business remain intact; (iii) the impact of the tsunami in Japan, unrest in the Middle East and global governmental financial stresses; and (iv) the growth in importance of semiconductors and the growth opportunity it represents for the industry. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to (i) disruptions in the economy or the specific markets in which we operate; (ii) our ability to manage costs of operation; (iii) increased competition from new competitors or current competitors with new products; (iv) our ability to maintain customer satisfaction; (v) our continued efforts in product development; (vi) demand and growth in the semiconductor industry; and (vii) other risks indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, our Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to such reports. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to us on the date of this press release. We do not assume, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update this information.

About Novellus:

Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) is a leading provider of advanced process equipment for the global semiconductor industry. The Company’s products deliver value to customers by providing innovative technology backed by trusted productivity. An S&P 500 company, Novellus is headquartered in San Jose, CA with subsidiary offices across the globe. For more information please visit www.novellus.com.


NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three Months Ended  

(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

   March 26,
2011
    December 31,
2010
    March 27,
2010
 

Net sales

   $ 413,185      $ 384,357      $ 276,229   

Cost of sales

     204,907        190,357        142,262   
                        

Gross profit

     208,278        194,000        133,967   
                        

%

     50.4     50.5     48.5

Operating expenses:

      

Selling, general and administrative

     49,521        55,690        45,257   

Research and development

     46,721        49,992        39,687   
                        

Total operating expenses

     96,242        105,682        84,944   
                        

%

     23.3     27.5     30.8

Income from operations

     112,036        88,318        49,023   

%

     27.1     23.0     17.7

Interest and other income (expense), net

     717        1,330        1,527   
                        

Income before income taxes

     112,753        89,648        50,550   

Provision for income taxes

     16,395        8,145        9,294   
                        

Net income

   $ 96,358      $ 81,503      $ 41,256   
                        

Net income per share:

      

Basic

   $ 1.07      $ 0.91      $ 0.43   
                        

Diluted

   $ 1.04      $ 0.89      $ 0.43   
                        

Shares used in basic per share calculation

     90,321        89,576        96,000   
                        

Shares used in diluted per share calculation

     92,855        91,934        96,672   
                        


NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)

 

     Three Months Ended  

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   March 26,
2011
    December 31,
2010
    March 27,
2010
 

Gross profit - GAAP

   $  208,278      $  194,000      $  133,967   

% of sales

     50.4     50.5     48.5

Adjustment for:

      

Consolidation of IAG manufacturing in Germany

     —          1,403        —     

Reductions in workforce

     —          —          126   

Consolidation of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon

     —          —          485   

Accelerated stock vesting retirement plan adoption

     —          809        —     
                        

Gross profit excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 208,278      $ 196,212      $ 134,578   
                        

% of sales

     50.4     51.0     48.7

Operating expenses - GAAP

   $ 96,242      $ 105,682      $ 84,944   

% of sales

     23.3     27.5     30.8

Adjustment for:

      

Consolidation of IAG manufacturing in Germany

     —          (968     —     

Reductions in workforce

     —          —          (385

Consolidation of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon

     —          —          (390

Accelerated stock vesting retirement plan adoption

     —          (9,043     —     

Restructuring charges

     (181     (716     (206

Legal fees for Linear trial

     —          —          (4,428
                        

Operating expenses excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 96,061      $ 94,955      $ 79,535   
                        

% of sales

     23.2     24.7     28.8

Operating income - GAAP

   $ 112,036      $ 88,318      $ 49,023   

% of sales

     27.1     23.0     17.7

Adjustment for:

      

Consolidation of IAG manufacturing in Germany

     —          2,371        —     

Reductions in workforce

     —          —          511   

Consolidation of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon

     —          —          875   

Accelerated stock vesting retirement plan adoption

     —          9,852        —     

Restructuring charges

     181        716        206   

Legal fees for Linear trial

     —          —          4,428   
                        

Operating income excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 112,217      $ 101,257      $ 55,043   
                        

% of sales

     27.2     26.3     19.9

Income before income taxes - GAAP

   $ 112,753      $ 89,648      $ 50,550   

Adjustment for:

      

Consolidation of IAG manufacturing in Germany

     —          2,371        —     

Reductions in workforce

     —          —          511   

Consolidation of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon

     —          —          875   

Accelerated stock vesting retirement plan adoption

     —          9,852        —     

Restructuring charges

     181        716        206   

Legal fees for Linear trial

     —          —          4,428   
                        

Income before income taxes excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 112,934      $ 102,587      $ 56,570   
                        

Provision for income taxes - GAAP

   $ 16,395      $ 8,145      $ 9,294   

% of income before income taxes

     14.5     9.1     18.4

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

     68        94        1,791   
                        

Provision for income taxes excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 16,463      $ 8,239      $ 11,085   
                        

% of income before income taxes

     14.6     8.0     19.6

Net income - GAAP

   $ 96,358      $ 81,503      $ 41,256   

Adjustment for:

      

Consolidation of IAG manufacturing in Germany

     —          2,371        —     

Reductions in workforce

     —          —          511   

Consolidation of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon

     —          —          875   

Accelerated stock vesting retirement plan adoption

     —          9,852        —     

Restructuring charges

     181        716        206   

Legal fees for Linear trial

     —          —          4,428   

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

     (68     (94     (1,791
                        

Net income excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 96,471      $ 94,348      $ 45,485   
                        

Net income per diluted share - GAAP

   $ 1.04      $ 0.89      $ 0.43   

Adjustment for certain charges and benefits

     0.00        0.14        0.04   
                        

Net income per diluted share excluding certain charges and benefits

   $ 1.04      $ 1.03      $ 0.47   
                        

 

(1) The reconciliation of gross profit, operating expenses, operating income (loss), income (loss) before income taxes, provision for income taxes, net income (loss) and net income (loss) per diluted share is intended to present our operating results, excluding certain charges and benefits. This reconciliation is not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and may be different from similar measures by other companies.


NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(In thousands)

   March 26,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)      *  

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments

   $ 638,544       $ 671,251   

Accounts receivable, net

     279,064         256,731   

Inventories

     219,787         208,894   

Deferred taxes and other current assets

     65,441         65,525   
                 

Total current assets

     1,202,836         1,202,401   

Property and equipment, net

     212,886         218,569   

Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents

     129,367         121,226   

Long-term investments

     67,484         68,645   

Goodwill

     126,170         125,043   

Intangible and other assets

     88,288         96,513   
                 

Total assets

   $ 1,827,031       $ 1,832,397   
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 252,902       $ 261,318   

Deferred profit

     13,549         29,693   
                 

Total current liabilities

     266,451         291,011   

Long-term debt

     112,798         105,592   

Long-term income taxes payable

     62,540         61,381   

Other liabilities

     47,534         46,275   
                 

Total liabilities

     489,323         504,259   
                 

Shareholders’ equity:

     

Common stock

     1,251,248         1,206,887   

Retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income

     86,460         121,251   
                 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,337,708         1,328,138   
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,827,031       $ 1,832,397   
                 

 

* The December 31, 2010 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements.


NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 26,
2011
    March 27,
2010
 
     (In thousands)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 96,358      $ 41,256   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     8,807        11,038   

Deferred income taxes

     10,475        1,340   

Stock-based compensation

     9,956        7,701   

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

     (1,517     (100

Other non-cash charges, net

     1,204        1,821   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net

     (41,518     (1,008
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     83,765        62,048   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Net sales, maturities and purchases of investments

     54,928        7,761   

Capital expenditures

     (5,039     (3,693

(Increase) decrease in restricted cash and cash equivalents

     (4,895     4,896   
                

Net cash provided by investing activities

     44,994        8,964   
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans

     96,285        1,238   

Proceeds from lines of credit, net

     —          1,597   

Repayments of debt obligations

     (24     —     

Repurchases of common stock

     (200,392     (15,369

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

     1,517        100   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (102,614     (12,434
                

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,139        (1,955
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     28,284        56,623   

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     247,055        142,047   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   $ 275,339      $ 198,670