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Exhibit 99.1
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter 2017 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., August 3, 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, today announced fourth quarter and full-year financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The final results are in line with the preliminary results announced by the Company on July 20, 2017.
Fiscal 4th Quarter Highlights

Quarterly net sales of $717.9 million, up 13.7% from the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 and up 36.9% from the same quarter of last year.
   
GAAP net income of $17.1 million, up 2.8% from the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 and up 145.7% from the same quarter of last year.

GAAP gross margin was 13.5%, down from 14.0% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 and down from 14.1% in the same quarter of last year.

Server solutions accounted for 74.3% of net sales compared with 70.0% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 and 65.5% in the same quarter of last year.
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2017 totaled $717.9 million, up 13.7% from $631.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales during the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 was $17.1 million or $0.33 per diluted share, an increase of 145.7% from net income of $7.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. Included in net income for the quarter is $5.1 million of stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax). Excluding this item and the related tax effect, non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $20.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $10.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the same quarter of the prior year. On a sequential basis, non-GAAP net income increased from the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 by $0.4 million or $0.01 per diluted share.
GAAP and Non-GAAP gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 was 13.5% compared to 14.1% in the same period a year ago. GAAP and Non-GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 were both 14.0%.
The GAAP income tax provision for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 was $9.6 million or 35.8% of income before tax provision compared to $4.5 million or 39.0% in the same period a year ago and $5.1 million or 23.6% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 was higher compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 primarily due to higher foreign taxes.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents and short and long term investments at June 30, 2017 were $115.9 million compared to $183.7 million at June 30, 2016. Free cash flow for the year ended June 30, 2017 was $(125.8) million, primarily due to an increase in the Company's cash used in operating activities.
Fiscal Year 2017 Summary
Net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 were $2,529.9 million, up 14.2% from $2,215.6 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. GAAP net income for fiscal year 2017 decreased to $69.3 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, a decrease of 3.7% from $72.0 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2016. Included in net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 is $19.2 million of stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax). Excluding this item and the related tax effect, non-GAAP net income for the fiscal year 2017 was $82.8 million or $1.57 per diluted share, a decrease of 1.3% compared to $83.8 million or $1.59 per diluted share for fiscal year 2016.
Business Outlook & Management Commentary
The Company expects net sales of $625 million to $685 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 ending September 30, 2017. The Company expects non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.30 to $0.40 for the first quarter.
“Supermicro has built a strong foundation for sustained high growth while improving profitability. During the last couple of years we have made significant investments in global production capacity, engineering, quality, global services, and systems and datacenter management software. It is these investments that will power the new Supermicro 3.0” said Charles Liang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Supermicro 3.0 positions us as the only Tier 1 IT Infrastructure Provider capable of both first to market product innovation and global scale, quality, services and support to engage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base deeply in their business requirements. The record high revenue and strong 27.6% second half growth over last year is a direct result of these Supermicro 3.0 investments. With the major investments in place and the new Skylake product portfolio shipping, future investment and expenses will begin to flatten driving improved profitability moving forward.”
It is currently expected that the outlook will not be updated until the Company’s next quarterly earnings announcement, notwithstanding subsequent developments. However, the Company may update the outlook or any portion thereof at



any time. Such updates will take place only by way of a news release or other broadly disseminated disclosure available to all interested parties in accordance with Regulation FD.
Conference Call Information
Super Micro Computer will discuss these financial results in a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT, today. To participate in the conference, please call 1-888-352-6793 (International callers dial 1-719-325-4753) 10 minutes prior. A recording of the conference will be available until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 17, 2017, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (International callers dial 1-412-317-6671) and entering replay PIN 7567416. The live web cast and recording of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section at www.supermicro.com two hours after the conference conclusion. They will remain available until the Company's next earnings call.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical fact may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may relate, among other things, to our expected financial and operating results, our ability to build and grow Super Micro Computer, the benefits of our products and our ability to achieve our goals, plans and objectives. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These include, but are not limited to: our dependence on continued growth in the markets for X86, blade servers and embedded applications, increased competition, difficulties of predicting timing, introduction and customer acceptance of new products, poor product sales, difficulties in establishing and maintaining successful relationships with our distributors and vendors, shortages or price fluctuations in our supply chain, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to control the rate of expansion domestically and internationally, difficulty managing rapid growth and general political, economic and market conditions and events. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in such filings.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP gross margin discussed in this press release excludes stock-based compensation expense. Non-GAAP net income and net income per share discussed in this press release exclude stock-based compensation expense and the related tax effect of the applicable items. Management presents non-GAAP financial measures because it considers them to be important supplemental measures of performance. Management uses the non-GAAP financial measures for planning purposes, including analysis of the Company's performance against prior periods, the preparation of operating budgets and to determine appropriate levels of operating and capital investments. Management also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight for analysts and investors in evaluating the Company's financial and operational performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool, and are not intended to be an alternative to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Pursuant to the requirements of SEC Regulation G, detailed reconciliations between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is provided at the end of this press release. Investors are advised to carefully review and consider this information as well as the GAAP financial results that are disclosed in the Company's SEC filings.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro®, a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and innovation is a premier provider of end-to-end green computing solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro's advanced Server Building Block Solutions® offer a vast array of components for building energy-efficient, application-optimized, computing solutions. Architecture innovations include Twin, TwinPro, FatTwin™, Ultra Series, MicroCloud, MicroBlade, SuperBlade®, Simply Double, Double-sided Storage®, Battery Backup Power (BBP®) modules and WIO/UIO. Products include servers, blades, GPU systems, workstations, motherboards, chassis, power supplies, storage, networking, server management software and SuperRack® cabinets/accessories delivering unrivaled performance and value.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative. The Company has global logistics and operations centers in Silicon Valley (USA), the Netherlands (Europe) and its Science & Technology Park in Taiwan (Asia).

Supermicro, FatTwin, TwinPro, SuperBlade, Double-Sided Storage, BBP, SuperRack, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.




SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
113,196

 
$
180,964

 
Accounts receivable, net
483,400

 
288,941

 
Inventory
 
635,959

 
448,980

 
Prepaid income taxes
511

 
5,682

 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13,533

 
13,435

 
 
Total current assets
1,246,599

 
938,002

Long-term investments
2,625

 
2,643

Property, plant and equipment, net
196,007

 
187,949

Deferred income taxes – noncurrent
 
29,305

 
28,460

Other assets
 
 
14,056

 
8,546

 
 
Total assets
$
1,488,592

 
$
1,165,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
382,585

 
$
249,239

 
Accrued liabilities
 
80,353

 
55,618

 
Income taxes payable
 
1,679

 
5,172

 
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs
68,519

 
53,589

 
 
Total current liabilities
533,136

 
363,618

Long term debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs
92,927

 
40,000

Other long-term liabilities
62,310

 
40,603

 
 
Total liabilities
688,373

 
444,221

Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock and additional paid-in capital
305,322

 
277,339

 
Treasury stock (at cost)
(20,491
)
 
(2,030
)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(77
)
 
(85
)
 
Retained earnings
 
515,295

 
445,971

 
 
Total Super Micro Computer Inc. stockholders' equity
800,049

 
721,195

 
Noncontrolling interest
170

 
184

 
 
Total stockholders' equity
800,219

 
721,379

 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,488,592

 
$
1,165,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
 





SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net sales
$
717,869

 
$
524,270

 
$
2,529,915

 
$
2,215,573

Cost of sales
621,071

 
450,474

 
2,171,349

 
1,884,048

Gross profit
96,798

 
73,796

 
358,566

 
331,525

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
38,264

 
34,148

 
141,358

 
123,994

Sales and marketing
18,790

 
17,664

 
70,026

 
62,841

General and administrative
12,247

 
10,145

 
45,305

 
37,840

Total operating expenses
69,301

 
61,957

 
256,689

 
224,675

Income from operations
27,497

 
11,839

 
101,877

 
106,850

Interest and other income, net
(14
)
 
40

 
9

 
171

Interest expense
(792
)
 
(453
)
 
(2,177
)
 
(1,594
)
Income before income tax provision
26,691

 
11,426

 
99,709

 
105,427

Income tax provision
9,561

 
4,455

 
30,385

 
33,406

Net income
$
17,130

 
$
6,971

 
$
69,324

 
$
72,021

Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.43

 
$
1.50

Diluted
$
0.33

 
$
0.13

 
$
1.34

 
$
1.39

Weighted-average shares used in calculation of net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
48,804

 
48,463

 
48,383

 
47,917

Diluted
51,866

 
52,274

 
51,679

 
51,836

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation is included in the following cost and expense categories by period (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Cost of sales
$
350

 
$
306

 
$
1,318

 
$
1,098

Research and development
3,257

 
2,755

 
12,246

 
10,178

Sales and marketing
563

 
511

 
2,102

 
1,841

General and administrative
976

 
791

 
3,526

 
3,014

Stock-based compensation expense before taxes
$
5,146

 
$
4,363

 
$
19,192

 
$
16,131







SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net income
$
69,324

 
$
72,021

Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
15,926

 
13,282

Stock-based compensation expense
19,192

 
16,131

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
(2,326
)
 
(2,855
)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
687

 
1,278

Provision for inventory
8,996

 
9,313

Exchange loss (gain)
1,226

 
(1,233
)
Deferred income taxes, net
(801
)
 
(6,133
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
(195,146
)
 
32,375

Inventory
(195,975
)
 
5,200

Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,793

 
(8,210
)
Accounts payable
139,134

 
(54,301
)
Income taxes payable, net
2,817

 
(3,260
)
Accrued liabilities
22,628

 
9,027

Other long-term liabilities
16,081

 
24,874

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(96,444
)
 
107,509

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(29,365
)
 
(34,108
)
Restricted cash
(286
)
 
(1,020
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(29,651
)
 
(35,128
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from debt, net of debt issuance costs
207,029

 
34,200

Repayment of debt
(140,453
)
 
(34,100
)
Payment to acquire treasury stock
(18,461
)
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
10,878

 
12,186

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
2,326

 
2,855

Payment of obligations under capital leases
(254
)
 
(189
)
Advances (payments) under receivable financing arrangements
227

 
(21
)
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units
(3,554
)
 
(1,786
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
57,738

 
13,145

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash
589

 
(4
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(67,768
)
 
85,522

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
180,964

 
95,442

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
113,196

 
$
180,964

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
2,082

 
$
1,632

Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds
30,809

 
36,951

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Equipment purchased under capital leases
314

 
299

Accrued costs for property, plant and equipment purchases
3,761

 
10,888






SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
GAAP GROSS PROFIT
$
96,798

 
$
73,796

 
$
358,566

 
$
331,525

 
Add back stock-based compensation (a)
350

 
306

 
1,318

 
1,098

Non-GAAP GROSS PROFIT
$
97,148

 
$
74,102

 
$
359,884

 
$
332,623

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP GROSS MARGIN
13.5
%
 
14.1
%
 
14.2
%
 
15.0
%
 
Add back stock-based compensation (a)
0.0
%
 
0.0
%
 
0.0
%
 
0.0
%
Non-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
13.5
%
 
14.1
%
 
14.2
%
 
15.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
$
27,497

 
$
11,839

 
$
101,877

 
$
106,850

 
Add back stock-based compensation (a)
5,146

 
4,363

 
19,192

 
16,131

Non-GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
$
32,643

 
$
16,202

 
$
121,069

 
$
122,981

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP NET INCOME
$
17,130

 
$
6,971

 
$
69,324

 
$
72,021

 
Add back stock-based compensation (a)
5,146

 
4,363

 
19,192

 
16,131

 
Add back adjustments to tax provision (b)
(1,534
)
 
(971
)
 
(5,748
)
 
(4,312
)
Non-GAAP NET INCOME
$
20,742

 
$
10,363

 
$
82,768

 
$
83,840

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.43

 
$
1.50

 
Add back stock-based compensation and adjustments to tax provision (a) (b)
0.08

 
0.07

 
0.28

 
0.25

Non-GAAP NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC
$
0.43

 
$
0.21

 
$
1.71

 
$
1.75

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED
$
0.33

 
$
0.13

 
$
1.34

 
$
1.39

 
Add back stock-based compensation and adjustments to tax provision (a) (b)
0.06

 
0.07

 
0.23

 
0.20

Non-GAAP NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED
$
0.39

 
$
0.20

 
$
1.57

 
$
1.59

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BASIC –GAAP
48,804

 
48,463

 
48,383

 
47,917

 
BASIC - Non-GAAP
48,804

 
48,463

 
48,383

 
47,917

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DILUTED – GAAP
51,866

 
52,274

 
51,679

 
51,836

 
DILUTED - Non-GAAP
52,980

 
52,955

 
52,687

 
52,666

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




(a) Amortization of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 stock-based compensation for the three months and fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
(b) The provision of income taxes used in arriving at the non-GAAP net income was computed using an income tax rate of 34.8% and 30.4% for the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, respectively, and 34.4% and 31.0% for the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

SOURCE: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Howard Hideshima, 408-503-8000
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
ir@supermicro.com
or
Perry G. Hayes
SVP, Investor Relations
ir@supermicro.com
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