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Silicon Labs Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

- Record Revenue in IoT and Infrastructure -

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24, 2018 — (PRNewswire) — Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2018. Revenue in the third quarter established a new, all-time record, exceeding the high end of guidance at $230.2 million, up from $217.1 million in the second quarter. Third quarter GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) established eight-year record highs at $0.63 and $1.01, respectively.

"We are delighted to report outstanding third quarter 2018 financial performance, including 16 percent year-on-year revenue growth," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "We saw sequential growth in all core business categories in Q3 and delivered record performance in IoT and Infrastructure. We have delivered target operating model performance in top line revenue growth, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP opex and non-GAAP operating margin for the past five quarters."

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

On a GAAP basis:

On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below:

Product Highlights

Business Highlights

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the fourth quarter to be in the range of $221 to $227 million, with IoT up and declines in Infrastructure, Broadcast and Access, and estimates the following:

On a GAAP basis:

On a non-GAAP basis, and excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below:

Webcast and Conference Call        

A conference call discussing the quarterly results will follow this press release at 7:30 a.m. Central time. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs' website ( www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. A replay will be available after the call at the same website listed above or by calling 1 (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering conference 88340293. The replay will be available through November 20, 2018.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. Our award-winning technologies are shaping the future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. Our world-class engineering team creates products focused on performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity. silabs.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs' current expectations. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "will" and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; dependence on a limited number of products and customers; intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing Silicon Labs' distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers); risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with its accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs' business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics, war and political unrest; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; cyber-attacks against Silicon Labs' products and its networks; conflict mineral risks and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Note to editors: Silicon Laboratories, Silicon Labs, the "S" symbol, and the Silicon Labs logo are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT: Jalene Hoover, +1 (512) 428-1610, Jalene.Hoover@silabs.com

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


September 29,
2018


September 30,
2017


September 29,
2018


September 30,
2017

Revenues

$230,243


$198,723


$652,733


$567,849

Cost of revenues

94,616


82,149


261,577


232,922

Gross margin

135,627


116,574


391,156


334,927

Operating expenses:








   Research and development

61,091


52,000


175,414


156,756

   Selling, general and administrative

49,406


39,606


148,896


119,587

Operating expenses

110,497


91,606


324,310


276,343

Operating income

25,130


24,968


66,846


58,584

Other income (expense):








   Interest income and other, net

2,109


1,923


6,920


4,094

   Interest expense

(4,932)


(4,764)


(14,703)


(9,265)

Income before income taxes

22,307


22,127


59,063


53,413

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(5,454)


2,178


(9,383)


1,469

Net income

$  27,761


$  19,949


$  68,446


$  51,944









Earnings per share:








   Basic

$      0.64


$      0.47


$      1.59


$      1.23

   Diluted

$      0.63


$      0.46


$      1.55


$      1.20









Weighted-average common shares outstanding:








   Basic

43,256


42,553


43,177


42,376

   Diluted

44,194


43,374


44,135


43,194

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share data)


Non-GAAP Income
Statement Items


Three Months Ended
September 29, 2018



GAAP
Measure


GAAP
Percent of
Revenue


Stock

Compensation
Expense


Intangible
Asset
Amortization


Acquisition
Related
Items


Termination
Costs


Non-GAAP

Measure


Non-GAAP

Percent of
Revenue

Revenues


$230,243
































Gross margin


135,627


58.9%


$     324


$       --


$3,967


$   --


$139,918


60.8%


















Research and

  development


61,091


26.5%


6,016


7,810


--


--


47,265


20.5%


















Selling, general and

  administrative


49,406


21.5%


6,242


3,179


--


256


39,729


17.3%


















Operating income


25,130


10.9%


12,582


10,989


3,967


256


52,924


23.0%



































Non-GAAP

Earnings Per Share


Three Months Ended

September 29, 2018



GAAP

Measure


Stock

Compensation
Expense*


Intangible
Asset
Amortization*


Acquisition
Related

 Items*


Termination

 Costs *


Non-cash
Interest

 Expense*


Income Tax
Adjustments


Non-GAAP

Measure

Net income


$27,761


$12,582


$10,989


$3,967


$256


$2,801


$(13,700)


$44,656


















Diluted shares

   outstanding


44,194














44,194


















Diluted earnings

   per share


$    0.63














$    1.01


* Represents pre-tax amounts

 

Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

(In millions, except per share data)


Business Outlook


Three Months Ending

December 29, 2018



GAAP

Measure


Non-GAAP

Adjustments


Non-GAAP

Measure

Gross margin


60.0%


0.0% - 0.5%


60.0% - 60.5%








Operating expenses


$111


$23


$88








Effective tax rate


10.0%


3.0%


13.0%








Diluted earnings per share - low


$0.39


$0.52


$0.91








Diluted earnings per share - high


$0.45


$0.52


$0.97

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



September 29,
2018


December 30,
2017

Assets




Current assets:




   Cash and cash equivalents

$   225,326


$   269,366

   Short-term investments

376,603


494,657

   Accounts receivable, net

74,607


71,367

   Inventories

77,563


73,132

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

46,952


39,120

Total current assets

801,051


947,642

Property and equipment, net

135,566


127,682

Goodwill

396,689


288,227

Other intangible assets, net

181,611


83,144

Other assets, net

89,372


88,387

Total assets

$1,604,289


$1,535,082





Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity




Current liabilities:




   Accounts payable

$     43,647


$     38,851

   Deferred revenue and returns liability

25,880


--

   Deferred income on shipments to distributors

--


50,115

   Other current liabilities

77,821


73,359

Total current liabilities

147,348


162,325

Convertible debt

351,457


341,879

Other non-current liabilities

57,777


77,862

Total liabilities

556,582


582,066

Commitments and contingencies




Stockholders' equity:




   Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no

      shares issued

--


--

   Common stock – $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized;  

      43,147 and 42,707 shares issued and outstanding at

      September 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively

4


4

   Additional paid-in capital

103,169


102,862

   Retained earnings

946,201


851,307

   Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,667)


(1,157)

Total stockholders' equity

1,047,707


953,016

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$1,604,289


$1,535,082

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



Nine Months Ended


September 29,
2018


September 30,
2017

Operating Activities




Net income

$  68,446


$  51,944

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




   Depreciation of property and equipment

11,781


11,068

   Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets

33,322


20,531

   Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 

9,578


6,984

   Stock-based compensation expense

36,893


33,007

   Deferred income taxes

(2,994)


(5,703)

   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:




      Accounts receivable

2,518


(1,587)

      Inventories

5,066


(13,196)

      Prepaid expenses and other assets

6,349


23,506

      Accounts payable

8,675


1,746

      Other current liabilities and income taxes

(23,814)


9,296

      Deferred income, deferred revenue and returns liability

(2,816)


11,039

      Other non-current liabilities

(7,878)


(7,269)

Net cash provided by operating activities

145,126


141,366





Investing Activities




Purchases of available-for-sale investments

(253,973)


(471,938)

Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments

371,885


143,765

Purchases of property and equipment

(18,267)


(10,494)

Purchases of other assets

(9,088)


(2,622)

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

(239,729)


(13,658)

Net cash used in investing activities

(149,172)


(354,947)





Financing Activities




Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net

--


389,468

Payments on debt

--


(72,500)

Repurchases of common stock

(24,272)


--

Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards

(18,927)


(14,870)

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

6,585


6,836

Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration

(3,380)


--

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(39,994)


308,934





Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(44,040)


95,353

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

269,366


141,106

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$225,326


$236,459

 

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