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Brian Smith

ESI

503-672-5760

smithb@esi.com

ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

PORTLAND, Ore. – January 31, 2013 – Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), a leading supplier of innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry, today announced results for its fiscal 2013 third quarter ended December 29, 2012. Financial measures are provided on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis.

Revenue in the third quarter was $37.9 million, compared to $80.2 million in the second quarter of 2013 and $49.8 million in the third quarter of last fiscal year. On a GAAP basis, net income was $6.8 million or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $5.2 million or $0.17 per diluted share in the prior quarter and a loss of $1.9 million or $0.07 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. GAAP income included $15.4 million in pre-tax net settlement proceeds from patent infringement litigation. On a non-GAAP basis, third quarter net loss was $1.5 million or $0.05 per share, compared to second quarter income of $7.0 million or $0.23 per diluted share and income of $0.5 million or $0.02 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

“Solid execution enabled us to deliver respectable results on significantly lower revenues in the third quarter,” stated Nick Konidaris, president and CEO of ESI. “In addition, strong ongoing operating cash flow and successful settlement of our patent dispute enabled us to declare and pay a $2.00 per share special dividend to our shareholders while preserving our ability to grow the company and pursue our strategy.”

Orders were $26.3 million, compared to $35.0 million in the prior quarter. “Slow capital spending in our core markets, combined with timing of design wins in laser microfabrication, pushed orders lower in the third quarter,” continued Konidaris. “Nonetheless, we continue to see an active funnel related to consumer electronics, and we remain optimistic about our long term opportunities.”

GAAP gross margin was 34.9%, compared to 41.8% last quarter and included $1.2 million of inventory write-downs related to discontinuing our investment in LED package test. “Given the extended overcapacity in LED and ongoing commoditization of package test, we have decided to redirect our investments into more attractive opportunities,” stated Konidaris. Non-GAAP gross margin was 39.9% compared to 42.8% in the prior quarter on lower volume.

 

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GAAP operating expenses declined significantly due to the patent settlement proceeds, a $1.3 million gain on the sale of a building in China, and lower operational spending. Non-GAAP operating expenses, which exclude the settlement and building sale proceeds, decreased by $4.7 million due to lower variable expenses and discretionary expense control. “We were pleased with our flexible cost structure and our ability to reduce costs quickly on lower volumes,” continued Konidaris. Non-GAAP operating loss was $3.9 million, compared to income of $10.5 million in the prior quarter.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

At quarter end, cash and investments totaled $171 million. The company generated $27.4 million of operating cash during the quarter. Inventories increased by $1 million and receivables decreased by $40 million, yielding a DSO of 45 days. In addition, during the quarter, the company paid a one-time special dividend of $2.00 per share or $59 million.

Fourth Quarter 2013 Outlook

Based on recent order levels, ESI expects revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 to be roughly flat with the third quarter. Non-GAAP loss per share is expected to be $0.05 to $0.09.

Konidaris concluded, “We believe last quarter reflected trough demand levels in most of our markets. While we expect to see order levels improve in our fourth quarter, the ongoing overcapacity condition and increased volatility in some of our markets lead us to refocus our investments and lower the cost structure of the company. Looking forward, we will be concentrating our efforts on the growing opportunities in laser microfabrication for consumer electronics, including glass singulation, emerging technologies related to semiconductor 3D packaging, and leveraging proprietary laser capability. As a result, we expect to be a leaner, more focused company with increased ability to weather the cyclicality in our business and deliver profitable growth.”

The company will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET. The session will include a review of the financial results, operational performance and business outlook, and also a question and answer period.

The conference call can be accessed by calling 888-339-2688 (domestic) or 617-847-3007 (international). The conference ID number is 90492586. A live audio webcast can be accessed at www.esi.com. Upon completion of the call, an audio replay will be accessible through February 10, 2013, at 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international), passcode 35054562. The webcast will be available on ESI’s website for one year.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this press release, we have presented financial measures which have not been determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are therefore non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation, restructuring charges and other items. We believe that this presentation of non-GAAP

 

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financial measures allows investors to better assess the company’s operating performance by comparing it to prior periods on a more consistent basis. We have included a reconciliation of various non-GAAP financial measures to those measures reported in accordance with GAAP. Because our calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures used by other companies, investors should be careful when comparing our non-GAAP financial measures to those of other companies.

About ESI

ESI is a leading supplier of innovative, laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry. Our systems enable precise structuring and testing of micron to submicron features in electronic devices, semiconductors, LEDs and other high-value components. We partner with our customers to make breakthrough technologies possible in the microelectronics, semiconductor and other emerging industries. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with global operations from the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Rim. More information is available at www.esi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements about the markets we serve, growth, revenue, and earnings per share. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us on the date of this release and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for any reason. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements include: the risk that anticipated growth opportunities may be smaller than anticipated or may not be realized; risks related to the relative strength and volatility of the electronics industry - which is dependent on many factors including component prices, global economic strength and political stability, and overall demand for electronic devices (such as capacitors, semiconductor memory devices and advanced electronic packages) used in wireless telecommunications equipment, computers and consumer and automotive electronics; the health of the financial markets and availability of credit for end customers and related effect on the global economy; the volatility associated with the industries we serve which includes the relative level of capacity and demand, and financial strength of the manufacturers; the risk that customer orders may be canceled or delayed; the ability of the company to respond promptly to customer requirements; the risk that the company may not be able to ship products on the schedule required by customers, whether as a result of production delays, supply delays, or otherwise; the risk that the company may not be able to develop, manufacture and successfully deliver new products and enhancements; the risk that customer acceptance of new or customized products may be delayed; the risk that large orders and related revenues may not be repeated; the company’s need to continue investing in research and development; the company’s ability to hire and retain key employees; the company’s ability to create and sustain intellectual property protection around its products; the risk that we may incur unanticipated costs or expenses in connection with our acquisition of Eolite Systems; the risk that competing or alternative technologies could reduce demand for our products; foreign currency fluctuations; the company’s ability to utilize recorded deferred tax assets; taxes, interest or penalties resulting from tax audits; and changes in tax laws or the interpretation of such tax laws.

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Operating Results:

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
     Dec 29, 2012     Sep 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011     Dec 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011  

Net sales

   $ 37,930      $ 80,152      $ 49,807      $ 177,051      $ 208,737   

Cost of sales

     24,697        46,632        28,646        106,645        117,875   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     13,233        33,520        21,161        70,406        90,862   
     35     42     42     40     44

Operating expenses:

          

Selling, service and administration

     11,696        15,114        13,944        42,473        45,322   

Research, development and engineering

     8,730        10,527        10,480        28,791        32,456   

Legal settlement (proceeds) costs, net

     (15,365     —          —          (15,365     550   

(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment, net

     (1,226     —          —          (1,226     2   

Restructuring costs

     —          —          861        —          861   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net operating expenses

     3,835        25,641        25,285        54,673        79,191   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     9,398        7,879        (4,124     15,733        11,671   

Non-operating income (expense):

          

Gain on sale of previously impaired auction rate securities

     —          —          —          —          2,729   

Interest and other (expense) income, net

     (5     91        47        (64     (496
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating (expense) income

     (5     91        47        (64     2,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     9,393        7,970        (4,077     15,669        13,904   

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     2,625        2,759        (2,196     4,634        1,335   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 6,768      $ 5,211      $ (1,881   $ 11,035      $ 12,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share - basic

   $ 0.23      $ 0.18      $ (0.07   $ 0.38      $ 0.44   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

   $ 0.23      $ 0.17      $ (0.07   $ 0.37      $ 0.43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  13900 NW Science Park Drive      Portland, Oregon 97229      503.641.4141   


ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Financial Position As Of:

      Dec 29, 2012      Sep 29, 2012      Mar 31, 2012  

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 47,240       $ 70,956       $ 69,780   

Restricted cash

     22,269         22,269         22,269   

Short-term investments

     95,364         101,700         106,674   

Trade receivables, net

     18,614         58,371         32,744   

Inventories

     80,224         79,318         68,055   

Shipped systems pending acceptance

     359         262         1,360   

Deferred income taxes, net

     9,048         9,046         10,021   

Other current assets

     4,563         4,539         4,060   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     277,681         346,461         314,963   

Non-current investments

     6,253         10,508         23,046   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     30,253         30,937         32,103   

Non-current deferred income taxes, net

     32,880         34,686         36,489   

Goodwill

     7,889         7,889         4,014   

Acquired intangible assets, net

     12,059         12,714         8,332   

Other assets

     14,865         16,451         14,263   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 381,880       $ 459,646       $ 433,210   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 12,511       $ 30,559       $ 13,045   

Accrued liabilities

     23,340         27,824         21,635   

Deferred revenue

     6,520         9,456         10,751   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     42,371         67,839         45,431   

Non-current income taxes payable

     9,521         9,335         9,109   

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Preferred and common stock

     174,113         172,064         168,143   

Retained earnings

     155,333         209,615         210,021   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     542         793         506   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     329,988         382,472         378,670   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 381,880       $ 459,646       $ 433,210   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period shares outstanding

     29,497         29,391         28,970   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  13900 NW Science Park Drive      Portland, Oregon 97229      503.641.4141   


ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Analysis of Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
     Dec 29, 2012     Sep 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011     Dec 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011  

Sales detail:

          

Interconnect & Microfabrication Group

   $ 30,537      $ 69,137      $ 35,318      $ 147,506      $ 134,757   

Components Group

     4,071        7,831        6,054        19,607        23,349   

Semiconductor Group

     3,322        3,184        8,435        9,938        50,631   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 37,930      $ 80,152      $ 49,807      $ 177,051      $ 208,737   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin %

     35     42     42     40     44

Selling, service and administration expense %

     31     19     28     24     22

Research, development and engineering expense %

     23     13     21     16     16

Operating income (loss) %

     25     10     (8 %)      9     6

Effective tax rate %

     28     35     54     30     10

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

     29,434        29,339        28,849        29,296        28,689   

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

     30,043        29,961        28,849        29,954        29,384   

End of period employees

     655        679        655        655        655   

 

  13900 NW Science Park Drive      Portland, Oregon 97229      503.641.4141   


ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

 

    Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
    Dec 29, 2012     Sep 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011     Dec 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011  

Net sales

  $ 37,930      $ 80,152      $ 49,807      $ 177,051      $ 208,737   

Gross profit per GAAP

  $ 13,233      $ 33,520      $ 21,161      $ 70,406      $ 90,862   

Add back:

         

Purchase accounting included in cost of sales

    520        545        289        1,402        867   

Equity compensation included in cost of sales

    202        217        302        635        859   

Charges for inventory write-off of discontinued product

    1,168        —          —          1,168        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

    1,890        762        591        3,205        1,726   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

  $ 15,123      $ 34,282      $ 21,752      $ 73,611      $ 92,588   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross margin

    39.9     42.8     43.7     41.6     44.4
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses per GAAP

  $ 3,835      $ 25,641      $ 25,285      $ 54,673      $ 79,191   

Less:

         

Purchase accounting included in operating expenses:

         

Selling, service and administration

    74        82        64        229        250   

Research, development and engineering

    47        47        47        141        141   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - purchase accounting included in operating expenses

    121        129        111        370        391   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity compensation included in operating expenses:

         

Selling, service and administration

    979        1,017        1,557        4,257        7,094   

Research, development and engineering

    301        666        534        1,467        1,617   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - equity compensation included in operating expenses

    1,280        1,683        2,091        5,724        8,711   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Acquisition and integration costs included in operating expenses:

         

Selling, service and administration

    27        70        —          886        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - acquisition and integration costs included in operating expenses

    27        70        —          886        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other items excluded from operating expenses:

         

Restructuring costs

    —          —          861        —          861   

Legal settlement (proceeds) costs, net

    (15,365     —          —          (15,365     550   

Gain on sale of property and equipment, net

    (1,262     —          —          (1,262     —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - other items excluded from operating expenses

    (16,627     —          861        (16,627     1,411   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

    (15,199     1,882        3,063        (9,647     10,513   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses

  $ 19,034      $ 23,759      $ 22,222      $ 64,320      $ 68,678   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

% of Net sales

    50     30     45     36     33

Operating income (loss) per GAAP

  $ 9,398      $ 7,879      $ (4,124   $ 15,733      $ 11,671   

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

    1,890        762        591        3,205        1,726   

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

    (15,199     1,882        3,063        (9,647     10,513   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating (loss) income

  $ (3,911   $ 10,523      $ (470   $ 9,291      $ 23,910   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

% of Net sales

    (10 %)      13     (1 %)      5     11

Non-operating (expense) income, net per GAAP

  $ (5   $ 91      $ 47      $ (64   $ 2,233   

Non-GAAP adjustment for gain on sale of previously impaired auction rate securities

    —          —          —          —          (2,729

Non-GAAP adjustment for other litigation related costs

    —          —          —          —          59   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP non-operating (expense) income

  $ (5   $ 91      $ 47      $ (64   $ (437
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per GAAP

  $ 6,768      $ 5,211      $ (1,881   $ 11,035      $ 12,569   

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

    1,890        762        591        3,205        1,726   

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

    (15,199     1,882        3,063        (9,647     10,513   

Non-GAAP adjustments to non-operating expense

    —          —          —          —          (2,670

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

    5,070        (848     (1,269     2,811        (4,434
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net (loss) income

  $ (1,471   $ 7,007      $ 504      $ 7,404      $ 17,704   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

% of Net sales

    (4 %)      9     1     4     8

Basic Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share

  $ (0.05   $ 0.24      $ 0.02      $ 0.25      $ 0.62   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share

  $ (0.05   $ 0.23      $ 0.02      $ 0.25      $ 0.60   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  13900 NW Science Park Drive      Portland, Oregon 97229      503.641.4141   


ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
     Dec 29, 2012     Sep 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011     Dec 29, 2012     Dec 31, 2011  

Net income (loss)

   $ 6,768      $ 5,211      $ (1,881   $ 11,035      $ 12,569   

Non-cash adjustments and changes in operating activities

     20,616        (16,413     3,289        16,499        4,375   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     27,384        (11,202     1,408        27,534        16,944   

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     10,447        (360     (18,792     16,213        (69,328

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (60,482     (2,202     659        (65,579     2,864   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (1,065     404        139        (708     665   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (23,716     (13,360     (16,586     (22,540     (48,855

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     70,956        84,316        84,143        69,780        116,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 47,240      $ 70,956      $ 67,557      $ 47,240      $ 67,557   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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