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Orbotech Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

2018 first quarter highlights

YAVNE, Israel, May 8, 2018 — (PRNewswire) — ORBOTECH LTD. (NASDAQ: ORBK) (the "Company") today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2018.

Throughout the early part of 2018, the Company has continued to deliver innovative solutions to its customers that will help them overcome some of the most difficult production challenges they face today. The technology leadership and momentum in Orbotech's business underscore our confidence in our ability to capitalize on the opportunities available to us for the remainder of 2018.

Separately, Orbotech is today announcing that it has received orders totaling approximately $50 million from Taipei-based Career Technology (Mfg.) Co., Ltd., a worldwide manufacturer of flexible printed circuit (FPC) PCBs for advanced electronic devices, for a range of solutions for liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) FPC production. These solutions will be implemented in Career's new FPC production lines for the manufacture of next generation LCP smartphone flexible components.  Delivery is scheduled to begin during the second quarter of 2018 and to be completed by the end of 2018.  These significant orders further validate Orbotech's position as a technology leader in its served industries. 

Revenues for the first quarter of 2018 totaled $250.6 million, compared with $187.6 million in the first quarter of 2017, and $256.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

In the Company's Production Solutions for Electronics Industry segment:

Revenues in the Company's other segments totaled $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with $4.2 million in the first quarter of 2017.

Service revenues for the first quarter of 2018 were $58.6 million, compared with $50.9 million in the first quarter of 2017.

Gross profit and gross margin in the first quarter of 2018 were $117.9 million and 47.1%, respectively, compared with $87.1 million and 46.4%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2017.

GAAP net income and GAAP net income margin in the first quarter of 2018 were $30.3 million and 12.1%, respectively, compared with $14.9 million and 8.0%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2017.

GAAP earnings per share (diluted) for the first quarter of 2018 were $0.61, compared with $0.31 for the first quarter of 2017.

A reconciliation of each of the Company's non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measure (the "Reconciliation") is included at the end of this press release.

Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) and adjusted EBITDA margin for the first quarter of 2018 were $53.1 million and 21.2%, respectively, compared with $32.5 million and 17.3%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income margin for the first quarter of 2018 were $41.1 million and 16.4%, respectively, compared with $22.3 million and 11.9%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2017.  Non-GAAP earnings per share (diluted) for the first quarter of 2018 were $0.83, compared with $0.46 per share, for the first quarter of 2017.

As of March 31, 2018, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, short term bank deposits and marketable securities of $301.9 million, and debt of $72.6 million.  During the first quarter of 2018, the Company utilized cash for operations of $20.4 million.  As of March 31, 2018, the actual number of ordinary shares outstanding was approximately 48.5 million.

2018 Guidance

The Company expects second quarter 2018 revenue to be in the range of $250 million to $265 million based on current expectations of product mix. Other than with respect to the foregoing quarterly revenue guidance, the Company is withdrawing the financial guidance provided with respect to 2018 and beyond for all financial metrics and periods presented.

In light of the pending acquisition by KLA-Tencor Corporation, Orbotech will not provide guidance other than with respect to quarterly revenues, nor will it hold a conference call to discuss its financial results.

About Orbotech Ltd.

Orbotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK) is a leading global supplier of yield-enhancing and process-enabling solutions for the manufacture of electronics products. Orbotech provides cutting-edge solutions for use in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs), flat panel displays (FPDs), and semiconductor devices (SDs), designed to enable the production of innovative, next-generation electronic products and improve the cost effectiveness of existing and future electronics production processes. Orbotech's core business lies in enabling electronic device manufacturers to inspect and understand PCBs and FPDs and to verify their quality ('reading'); pattern the desired electronic circuitry on the relevant substrate and perform three-dimensional shaping of metalized circuits on multiple surfaces ('writing'); and utilize advanced vacuum deposition and etching processes in SD and semiconductor manufacturing ('connecting'). Orbotech refers to this 'reading', 'writing' and 'connecting' as enabling the 'Language of Electronics'.  For more information, visit www.orbotech.com and www.spts.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements relate to, among other things, future prospects, developments and business strategies and involve certain risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "will," "plan," "expect" and "would" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, have been used in this press release to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are made based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting Orbotech and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to Orbotech's operations and business environment, the previously announced acquisition of Orbotech by KLA, the manner in which the parties plan to effect the transaction, including the share repurchase program, the ability to raise additional capital necessary to complete the repurchase program within the time frame expected, the expected benefits, synergies and costs of the transaction, management plans relating to the transaction, including with respect to the Company's ownership interest in Frontline, the expected timing of the completion of the transaction, the parties' ability to complete the transaction considering the various closing conditions, including conditions related to regulatory and Orbotech shareholder approvals, the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, product development, product extensions, product integration, complementary product offerings and growth opportunities in certain business areas, the potential future financial impact of the transaction, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Actual results may differ materially from those referred to in the forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, including but not limited to the possibility that expected benefits of the transaction may not materialize as expected, that the transaction may not be timely completed, if at all, that KLA-Tencor may not be able to successfully integrate the solutions and employees of the two companies or ensure the continued performance or growth of Orbotech's products or solutions, the risk that the Company may not achieve its revenue expectations within and for 2018 (including, without limitation, due to shifting move-in dates); cyclicality in the industries in which the Company operates, the Company's supply chain management and production capacity, order cancelation (often without penalty), timing and occurrence of product acceptance (the Company defines 'bookings' and 'backlog' as purchase arrangements with customers that are based on mutually agreed terms, which, in some cases for bookings and backlog, may still be subject to completion of written documentation and may be changed or cancelled by the customer, often without penalty), fluctuations in product mix within and among divisions, worldwide economic conditions generally, especially in the industries in which the Company operates, the timing and strength of product and service offerings by the Company and its competitors, changes in business or pricing strategies, changes in the prevailing political and regulatory framework in which the relevant parties operate, including as a result of the United Kingdom's prospective withdrawal from the European Union (known as "Brexit") and political uncertainty in the United States, or in economic or technological trends or conditions, including currency fluctuations, inflation and consumer confidence, on a global, regional or national basis, the level of consumer demand for sophisticated devices such as smart mobile devices, automotive electronics, flexible applications and devices, augmented reality/virtual reality and wearable devices, high-performance computing, liquid crystal display and organic light emitting diode screens and other sophisticated devices, the Company's global operations and its ability to comply with varying legal, regulatory, exchange, tax and customs regimes, the timing and outcome of tax audits, including the best judgment tax assessment issued by the Israel Tax Authority with respect to the audit of tax years 2012-2014 in Israel and the related criminal investigation, the Company's ability to achieve strategic initiatives, including related to its acquisition strategy, the Company's debt and corporate financing activities; the timing, final outcome and impact of the criminal matter and ongoing investigation in Korea, including any impact on existing or future business opportunities in Korea and elsewhere, any civil actions related to the Korean matter brought by third parties, including the Company's customers, which may result in monetary judgments or settlements, expenses associated with the Korean matter, and ongoing or increased hostilities in Israel and the surrounding areas.

The foregoing information should be read in connection with the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, and subsequent SEC filings. The Company is subject to the foregoing and other risks detailed in those reports. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release to reflect new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share detailed in the Reconciliation exclude charges, income or losses, as applicable, related to one or more of the following: (i) equity-based compensation expenses; (ii) certain items associated with acquisitions, including release of earn outs, amortization of intangible assets and acquisition costs; (iii) tax impact including tax effect of Non-GAAP adjustments and tax benefit; (iv) share in losses of equity method investee and amounts associated with non-controlling interests company; (v) release of valuation allowance and/or (vii) expenses associated with the KLA transaction that were recorded during the first quarter of 2018.

The Company uses the non-GAAP measures indicated in the Reconciliation to supplement the Company's financial results presented on a GAAP basis. These non-GAAP measures exclude equity based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, share in losses/profits of associated companies, as well as certain financial and other expenses and items that are believed to be helpful in understanding and comparing past operating and financial performance with current results. Management uses all of the non-GAAP measures to evaluate the Company's operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Orbotech believes that these measures enhance investors' ability to review the Company's business from the same perspective as the Company's management and facilitate comparisons with results for prior periods. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods.  However, the non-GAAP measures presented are subject to limitations as an analytical tool because they exclude certain recurring items (such as, equity compensation, financial expense and amortization of intangible assets) as described below and in the Reconciliation.  The presentation of this additional non-GAAP information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income; net income attributable to Orbotech Ltd. or earnings per share prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read only in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.  For a quantification of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, please see the Reconciliation.

The effect of equity-based compensation expenses has been excluded from the non-GAAP measures. Although equity-based compensation is a key incentive offered to employees, and the Company believes such compensation contributed to the revenues earned during the periods presented and also believes it will contribute to the generation of future period revenues, the Company continues to evaluate its business performance excluding equity based compensation expenses. Equity-based compensation expenses will recur in future periods.

The effects of amortization of intangible assets have also been excluded from the measures.  This item is inconsistent in amount and frequency and is significantly affected by the timing and size of acquisitions and dispositions.  Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to future period revenues as well.  Amortization of intangible assets will recur in future periods and the Company may be required to record impairment charges in the future. The Company believes that it is useful for investors to understand the effects of these items on total operating expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA is also a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Orbotech Ltd., further adjusted, in addition to the items described above, to exclude taxes on income, financial expenses (income) – net and depreciation.  The Company presents adjusted EBITDA because it considers it to be an important supplemental measure and believes it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in Orbotech's industry. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a measurement of Orbotech's adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of its revenues.  Although the Company believes its presentation of adjusted EBITDA is useful, its adjusted EBITDA measure may not be comparable to similarly named measures presented by other companies.

For more information about all of the foregoing items, see the Reconciliation, the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2017, and its subsequent SEC filings.

 

ORBOTECH  LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

U. S. dollars  in  thousands

 (Unaudited)


March 31,


December 31,



2018


2017


ASSETS










CURRENT ASSETS:





    Cash and cash equivalents 

$     290,056


$    315,803


    Short-term bank deposits

4,143


4,115


    Accounts receivable - trade

398,134


362,839


    Prepaid expenses and other current assets

60,488


56,448


    Inventories

198,384


182,152


              T o t a l  current assets

951,205


921,357







INVESTMENTS AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS:





    Marketable securities

7,734


7,888


    Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement

10,570


10,622


    Deferred income taxes 

40,911


43,157


    Equity method investee and other receivables

6,196


5,556



65,411


67,223







PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net

71,010


69,612







OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net

61,855


68,226







GOODWILL

177,486


177,486







              T o t a l  assets

$ 1,326,967


$ 1,303,904












LIABILITIES AND EQUITY










CURRENT LIABILITIES:





   Current maturities of long-term loan

$       16,364


$       16,364


    Accounts payable and accruals:





      Trade

91,926


96,166


      Other

116,539


123,510


    Deferred income

40,660


37,445


              T o t a l  current liabilities

265,489


273,485







LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:





    Long-term loan, net

56,232


56,117


    Liability for employee rights upon retirement

26,167


24,997


    Deferred income taxes

12,960


14,536


    Other tax liabilities

20,823


22,901


              T o t a l  long-term liabilities

116,182


118,551







              T o t a l  liabilities

381,671


392,036







EQUITY: 





    Share capital 

2,409


2,404


    Additional paid-in capital

437,632


433,922


    Retained earnings

602,812


572,544


    Accumulated other comprehensive income

66


252



1,042,919


1,009,122


    Less treasury shares, at cost

(99,539)


(99,539)


               T o t a l  Orbotech Ltd. equity

943,380


909,583


    Non-controlling interest

1,916


2,285


               T o t a l  equity

945,296


911,868







              T o t a l  liabilities and equity

$ 1,326,967


$ 1,303,904












 

 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)

 (Unaudited)







Three months ended


Year ended



March 31,


December 31,



2018


2017


2017









Revenues 

$250,551


$187,649


$900,856


Cost of revenues

132,642


100,524


475,538


Gross profit

117,909


87,125


425,318









Operating expenses: 







Research and development, net

33,595


28,675


125,434


Selling, general and administrative

41,066


33,953


143,363


Gain from the release of AMST earn out payment obligation





(1,471)


Equity in earnings of P.C.B. Solutions L.P ("Frontline")

(1,529)


(1,050)


(4,524)


Amortization of intangible assets

6,371


5,893


25,006


Transaction cost pending merger with KLA

2,481






Total operating expenses

81,984


67,471


287,808









Operating income

35,925


19,654


137,510


Financial expenses (income) - net

(1,645)


2,006


5,535









Income before taxes on income

37,570


17,648


131,975


Taxes on income

7,671


2,868


1,088









Net income

29,899


14,780


130,887


Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(368)


(140)


(1,498)









Net income attributable to Orbotech Ltd. 

$30,267


$14,920


$132,385
















Basic earnings per share

$0.62


$0.31


$2.76









Diluted earnings per share

$0.61


$0.31


$2.71









Weighted average number of shares (in thousands)







used in computation of:







Basic earnings per share

48,437


47,839


47,989


Diluted earnings per share

49,331


48,768


48,850









 

 

ORBOTECH  LTD.




RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS




U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)




 (Unaudited)



















Three months ended


Year ended



March 31,


December 31,



2018


2017


2017
















Reported operating income on GAAP basis

35,925


19,654


137,510


Equity-based compensation expenses

3,032


2,218


9,876


Amortization of intangible assets

6,371


5,893


25,006


Transaction cost pending merger with KLA

2,481






Gain from the release of AMST earn out payment obligation





(1,471)


Non-GAAP operating income

$47,809


$27,765


$172,392









Reported net income attributable to Orbotech Ltd. on GAAP basis(1) 

$30,267


$14,920


$132,385


Equity-based compensation expenses

3,032


2,218


9,876


Amortization of intangible assets

6,371


5,893


25,006


Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

(1,059)


(748)


(4,656)


Tax benefit 





(18,778)


Transaction cost pending merger with KLA

2,481






Gain from the release of AMST earn out payment obligation





(1,471)


Non-GAAP net income

$41,092


$22,283


$142,362









GAAP earnings per diluted share

$0.61


$0.31


$2.71









Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share

$0.83


$0.46


$2.91









Shares used in earnings per diluted share computation - in thousands

49,331


48,768


48,850









(1) Reflects the net benefit of approximately $16 million consisting of the impact of increase in deferred tax assets during the last quarter of 2017, 

mainly for the valuation allowance releases and decrease in deferred tax liabilities offset by an increase in our tax provisions. 









 

 

ORBOTECH LTD.


RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA


U.S. dollars in thousands  


 (Unaudited)















Three months ended


Year ended


March 31,


December 31,


2018


2017


2017













Net income attributable to Orbotech Ltd. on GAAP basis

$30,267


$14,920


$132,385

Minority interest and equity losses

(368)


(140)


(1,498)

Taxes on income

7,671


2,868


1,088

Financial expenses - net

(1,645)


2,006


5,535

Depreciation and amortization 

11,629


10,651


44,543

Equity-based compensation expenses

3,032


2,218


9,876

Transaction cost pending merger with KLA

2,481





Gain from the release of AMST earn out payment obligation





(1,471)

ADJUSTED EBITDA

$53,067


$32,523


$190,458







 

ORBOTECH LTD.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



U.S. dollars in thousands




 (Unaudited)






Three months ended


Year ended




March 31,


December 31,




2018


2017


2017

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:














Net income

$       29,899


$       14,780


$       130,887

Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash 






(used in) provided by operating activities:







Depreciation and amortization

11,629


10,651


44,543


Compensation relating to equity awards granted to 








employees and others - net

3,032


2,218


9,876


Increase (decrease) in liability for employee rights upon retirement, net

1,299


(130)


1,028


Deferred financing costs amortization

115


132


479


Deferred income taxes

11,802


322


(29,241)


Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on marketable








Securities, net

38


(333)


167


Equity in earnings of Frontline, net of dividend received 

(581)


26


(727)


Other



90


127


Gain from the release of AMST earn out payment obligation





(1,471)


Gain from step up acquisition of a subsidiary





(478)


Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable:








Trade

(35,295)


(27,441)


(36,496)



Other

(4,016)


5,469


(10,568)


Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals:








Trade

(4,240)


(1,146)


24,030



Deferred income

3,215


1,216


8,869



Other

(21,111)


(6,912)


36,845


Increase in inventories

(16,232)


(8,182)


(47,914)

Net cash (Used in) provided by operating activities 

(20,446)


(9,240)


129,956









CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:














Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(5,884)


(4,979)


(24,445)

Purchase of intellectual property 





(700)

Proceeds from sale of property, plan and equipment

5




157

investment in bank deposits

(28)


(12)


(3,326)

Purchase of marketable securities



(2,292)


(1,994)

Redemption of marketable securities



1,804


1,004

Acquisition of subsidiary consolidated for the first time





102

Deposits of funds in respect of employee






rights upon retirement

(77)


(1,057)


(1,250)

Net cash used in investing activities

(5,984)


(6,536)


(30,452)









CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:






Repayment of bank loan





(16,364)

Employee share options exercised

683


667


3,884

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

683


667


(12,480)









Net (Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(25,747)


(15,109)


87,024

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

315,803


228,779


228,779









CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD

$     290,056


$     213,670


$       315,803

















 

 

Company Contact:
Rami Rozen
VP, Investor Relations
Orbotech Ltd
Tel: +972-8-942-3582
Rami.rozen@orbotech.com

Tally Kaplan Porat
Director of Corporate Marketing
Orbotech Ltd
Tel: +972-8-942-3603
Tally-Ka@orbotech.com

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