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EXHIBIT 99.1

Press Release

IXYS Corporation Announces Results for the December 2016 Quarter

Growth in Net Revenues, Gross Margins and Net Income Reported

Quarter-End Highlights:

 

    Net revenues for the quarter were $79.5 million, an increase of 5.8%, as compared to $75.1 million in net revenues during the December 2015 quarter.

 

    Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 was $5.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, an increase of $2.8 million, or 123.1%, as compared to $2.3 million in net income, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the prior year comparable quarter.

 

    Gross profit was $26.9 million, or 33.9% of net revenues, which favorably compares to the $24.0 million gross profit, or 32.0% of net revenues, recorded in the December 2015 quarter.

 

    IXYS achieved sequential growth in net revenues, gross margins and net income, as detailed below.

 

    Cash at the end of December 2016 was $158.5 million, an increase of $4.7 million from the end of September 2016 quarter. IXYS is well positioned to fund both organic and acquisitive growth initiatives.

 

    IXYS generated nearly $13 million in adjusted EBITDA during the quarter.

Leiden, Netherlands and Milpitas, CA. February 2, 2017 — IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), an international power semiconductor and IC company, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016.

Net revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 were $79.5 million, an increase of 5.8%, as compared to $75.1 million in net revenues from the December 2015 quarter. Sequentially, net revenues in the December 2016 quarter increased by $855,000 from net revenues of $78.6 million posted in the September 2016 quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, IXYS reported net revenues of $238.8 million, as compared to net revenues of $237.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

“Higher revenues, in combination with aggressive cost-cutting initiatives and the focus on optimizing our worldwide enterprise, have allowed IXYS to improve its results. We continued our investments in new products and technologies in order to support our growth,” commented Dr. Nathan Zommer, Founder and CEO of IXYS.

Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 was $5.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, an increase of $2.8 million, or 123.1%, as compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the December 2015 quarter. Sequentially, net income in the December 2016 quarter increased by $1.2 million, or 29.6%, from net income of $3.9 million in the September 2016 quarter.

The December 2016 quarter non-GAAP net income, which excludes the impact of charges for the amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets and for stock compensation, was $7.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $3.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Net income for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2016 was $12.1 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, an increase of $3.5 million, or 41.1%, as compared to net income of $8.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior fiscal year. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, non-GAAP net income was $17.5 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $14.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 was $26.9 million, or 33.9% of net revenues, as compared to gross profit of $24.0 million, or 32.0% of net revenues, for the same quarter in the prior fiscal year.


On a sequential basis, the December 2016 quarter gross profit margin increased by 150 basis points from 32.4% of net revenues, or $25.5 million of gross profit, in the September 2016 quarter. Gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 was $76.4 million, or 32.0% of net revenues, as compared to gross profit of $75.6 million, or 31.9% of net revenues, for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $158.5 million at December 31, 2016, after generating $11.5 million in cash from operations during the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes stock-based compensation expense and charges for the impairment of acquired intangible assets, was $12.9 million for the December 2016 quarter and $33.3 million for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2016.

“Political uncertainty materially held back growth in 2016 as customers were reticent to make forecasts, preferring to purchase as needed on short lead times. IXYS was able to adapt to these conditions, securing new customers and stabilizing revenue trends. With various governmental elections decided by the end of 2016, focus has returned to economic development worldwide. Bookings are up and our backlog remains strong,” stated Mr. Uzi Sasson, CEO and President of IXYS. “Therefore, we are cautiously optimistic about our prospects and expect revenues in the March 2017 quarter to increase 3% from the December 2016 quarter.”

Non-GAAP Information

Included above and within the attached schedules are certain non-GAAP financial figures. The company incurred non-cash charges, including those associated with the amortization and impairment of intangible assets and stock compensation. Adjusting the net income to exclude the impact of the amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets and stock compensation expenses and the tax on the stock compensation expense at the effective tax rate for the respective periods results in a financial presentation for the company without the effect of these non-cash charges. Similarly, adjusted EBITDA reflects the exclusion of depreciation and amortization, charges for impairment of acquired intangible assets, stock compensation expenses, interest and taxes, and may serve as an indication of the company’s ability to service its debt. Management believes non- GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share and adjusted EBITDA are useful measures of operating performance. However, the non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, net income and net income per share or other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Other companies in our industry may calculate non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share and adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

About IXYS Corporation

Since its founding in Silicon Valley, IXYS Corporation has been developing technology-driven products to improve energy conversion efficiency, generate clean energy, improve automation, and provide advanced products for the transportation, medical and telecommunication industries. IXYS, with its subsidiaries, is a worldwide pioneer in the development of power semiconductors, solid state relays, high voltage integrated circuits, and microcontrollers that are necessary in conserving energy and in reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Diminishing natural resources, demand for renewable energy and environmental directives for energy efficiency represent a significant challenge. IXYS’ power semiconductors and mixed-signal integrated circuits play a vital role in reducing energy costs and consumption by optimizing the energy efficiency of everyday products. IXYS semiconductors are also key to developments of new medical devices and systems that provide unique solutions in diagnostics and therapy for the leading medical equipment OEMs worldwide. With an end-customer base of over 3,500 telecommunications, transportation, industrial, medical and consumer companies, IXYS is a worldwide recognized provider of advanced semiconductors.


Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS’ website at http://www.ixys.com, or by contacting the company directly.

Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing press release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to supporting growth, the focus on economic development, bookings, backlog and our revenues in the March 2017 quarter. Actual results may vary materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, due to changes in customer delivery schedules, the cancellation of orders, an unanticipated decline in our business, increased competition, cash flow difficulties, unanticipated technological hurdles, manufacturing challenges, capacity limitations, adverse changes in customer demand, declining economic conditions, increasing product costs or changes in currency exchange rates, among other things. Further information on other factors that could affect IXYS is detailed and included in reports that IXYS has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. IXYS undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.


IXYS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2016
    March 31,
2016
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 158,493      $ 155,806   

Restricted cash

     1,309        277   

Accounts receivable, net

     36,715        38,440   

Inventories, net

     87,118        89,604   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5,996        4,203   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     289,631        288,330   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     41,738        42,623   

Other assets

     62,938        63,724   

Deferred income taxes

     27,774        28,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 422,081      $ 422,701   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of notes payable to bank

     976        1,804   

Accounts payable

     11,214        11,416   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     25,208        21,290   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     37,398        34,510   

Notes payable and other liabilities, net of current portion

     84,140        92,589   

Pension liabilities

     14,348        16,307   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     135,886        143,406   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common stock

     383        382   

Additional paid-in capital

     156,729        152,200   

Retained earnings

     157,717        146,979   

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

     (28,634     (20,266
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

     286,195        279,295   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 422,081      $ 422,701   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


IXYS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2016     2015     2016     2015  

Net revenues

   $ 79,484      $ 75,133      $ 238,751      $ 237,437   

Cost of goods sold

     52,545        51,104        162,363        161,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     26,939        24,029        76,388        75,643   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Research, development and engineering

     6,703        7,280        22,461        22,767   

Selling, general and administrative

     10,276        9,158        30,454        29,595   

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     750        1,329        2,463        4,282   

Impairment of acquired intangible assets

     1,391        —          1,391        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     19,120        17,767        56,769        56,644   

Operating income

     7,819        6,262        19,619        18,999   

Other (expense) income, net

     (675     (88     (409     (2,400
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax provision

     7,144        6,174        19,210        16,599   

Provision for income tax

     2,044        3,888        7,156        8,055   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 5,100      $ 2,286      $ 12,054      $ 8,544   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share - basic

   $ 0.16      $ 0.07      $ 0.38      $ 0.27   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation—basic

     31,558        31,487        31,484        31,626   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share - diluted

   $ 0.16      $ 0.07      $ 0.38      $ 0.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation—diluted

     32,209        32,343        32,119        32,483   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Reconciliation of net income to non-GAAP net income (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2016      2015      2016      2015  

Net income

   $ 5,100       $ 2,286       $ 12,054       $ 8,544   

Amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets

     2,141         1,329         3,854         4,282   

Stock compensation expense

     822         838         2,551         2,777   

Tax on stock compensation expense

     (235      (528      (950      (1,348
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

   $ 7,828       $ 3,925       $ 17,509       $ 14,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net income per share, diluted to non-GAAP net income per share, diluted (unaudited):

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2016      2015      2016      2015  

Net income per share, diluted

   $ 0.16       $ 0.07       $ 0.38       $ 0.26   

Amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets

     0.06         0.04         0.12         0.13   

Stock compensation expense

     0.03         0.03         0.08         0.09   

Tax on stock compensation expense

     (0.01      (0.02      (0.03      (0.04
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted

   $ 0.24       $ 0.12       $ 0.55       $ 0.44   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation, diluted

     32,209         32,343         32,119         32,483   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands, unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2016      2015      2016      2015  

Net income

   $ 5,100       $ 2,286       $ 12,054       $ 8,544   

Add:

           

Income tax expense

     2,044         3,888         7,156         8,055   

Interest expense

     646         432         1,896         1,030   

Impairment of acquired-intangible assets

     1,391         —           1,391         —     

Depreciation and amortization

     2,906         3,333         8,273         10,478   

Stock compensation expense

     822         838         2,551         2,777   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 12,909       $ 10,777       $ 33,321       $ 30,884   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contact:

Uzi Sasson

President & CEO

IXYS Corporation

1590 Buckeye Drive

Milpitas, California 95035

(408) 457-9000