Financial Summary
Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 were as follows:
- Total revenue of $31.7 million, compared to $36.6 million for Q4 2014 and $33.7 million for Q1 2014.
- Systems revenue of $17.5 million, a decrease of $3.9 million, or 18.2%, from Q4 2014, and a decrease of $4.0 million, or 18.5%, from Q1 2014.
- Probes revenue of $14.3 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 6.3%, from Q4 2014, and an increase of $2.0 million, or 16.5%, over Q1 2014.
- Gross margin of 53.6%, up from 53.4% in Q4 2014 and up from 48.3% in Q1 2014.
- Systems gross margin of 48.6%, up from 48.1% in Q4 2014 and 42.9% in Q1 2014.
- Probes gross margin of 59.8%, down from 60.8% in Q4 2014 and up from 57.8% in Q1 2014.
- Income from operations of $2.8 million, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 32.4%, from Q4 2014, and an increase of $0.2 million, or 7.6%, over Q1 2014.
- Q1 2015 operating income includes restructuring expenses of $0.1 million, compared to $1.2 million in Q4 2014 and no restructuring expenses in Q1 2014.
- GAAP net income of $2.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for Q4 2014, and $1.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for Q1 2014.
- Q1 2015 includes income tax expense of $0.8 million, compared to a benefit of $0.4 million for Q4 2014, and an income tax expense of $0.9 million for Q1 2014.
- Non-GAAP net income of $0.15 per diluted share, compared to $0.26 per diluted share for Q4 2014, and $0.13 per diluted share for Q1 2014.
- Depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation expenses totaled $2.0 million, compared to $2.1 million for Q4 2014, and $2.1 million for Q1 2014.
- Adjusted EBITDAS of $4.9 million, compared to $7.5 million for Q4 2014, and $4.7 million for Q1 2014.
- Total cash and investments of $41.0 million, an increase of $1.2 million over Q4 2014.
"Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 was, as predicted, seasonally down and was impacted by the change in foreign exchange rates. Our profitability exceeded expectations due to strong product mix and record gross margins," said Michael Burger, President and CEO. "We remain very optimistic about the balance of 2015 as our Probes products continue to gain market share and we are seeing acceleration in our Systems business. As stated previously, for 2015 we expect to financially outperform our 2014 results and grow faster than the markets we serve."
Financial Outlook
For the second quarter of 2015 we are projecting revenue in the range of $34.0 million to $38.0 million, with diluted GAAP earnings per share in the range of $0.12 to $0.17, and non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $0.14 to $0.20. Our guidance assumes a tax rate of 33%, consistent foreign currency exchange rates and no significant one-time charges.
We will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. PDT) on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, to discuss our results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
A simultaneous audio cast of the conference call may be accessed online from the investor relations page of www.cascademicrotech.com/investors. If you are interested in participating in the call, the live dial-in number is 855-871-8541, or international 720-634-2920, conference ID: 32505266. A replay will be available after 9:00 p.m. EDT at the same internet address. (For a telephone replay available after 9:00 p.m. EDT, dial: 855-859-2056, international: 404-537-3406, conference ID: 32505266).
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this release regarding financial results and positioning in our markets in 2015, continuing growth in market share of Probes, a return to historic levels of revenue for Systems and statements under "Financial Outlook" regarding projected revenue, GAAP earnings per share, and non-GAAP earnings per share and assumptions supporting those projections, and other statements identified by terminology such as "will," "should," "expects," "estimates," "predicts," and "continue" or other derivations of these or other comparable terms are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based in part on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including: changes in demand for the Company's products; changes in product mix; potential delays and other factors affecting the timing of new product introductions; the timing of shipments and customer orders; constraints on supplies of components; excess or shortage of production capacity; potential failure of expected market opportunities to materialize; changes in foreign exchange or tax rates; our ability or delay in integrating acquired businesses; and other risks discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates and general domestic and international economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company's earnings release contains Non-GAAP financial measures, which are defined below and reconciled to GAAP financial measures in a table later in this release:
- Non-GAAP net income is defined as GAAP net income before certain items (adjustments) such as : restructuring, facility move and project costs, acquisition-related expenses, the amortization of intangibles and discrete tax items that we believe are either not representative of our ongoing operating performance or affect the comparability of results over time. Non-GAAP net income should not be construed as a substitute for net income as defined by GAAP. However, we regard non-GAAP net income as a complement to GAAP net income in assessing our financial performance over time and in the future.
- Adjusted EBITDAS is defined as income from continuing operations before depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation and certain other items (adjustments) such as : restructuring, facility move and project costs, and acquisition-related expenses that we believe are not representative of our ongoing operating performance. Adjusted EBITDAS should not be construed as a substitute for net income from continuing operations or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (all as determined in accordance with GAAP) for the purpose of analyzing our operating performance, financial position and cash flows, as adjusted EBITDAS is not defined by GAAP. However, we regard adjusted EBITDAS as a complement to net income from continuing operations and other GAAP financial performance measures, by including an indirect measure of operating cash flow.
About Cascade Microtech, Inc.
Cascade Microtech, Inc. (
CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
2015 2014 2014
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Revenue $ 31,742 $ 36,593 $ 33,685
Cost of sales 14,720 17,058 17,412
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Gross profit 17,022 19,535 16,273
Operating expenses:
Research and development 3,676 3,598 3,241
Selling, general and administrative 10,547 11,797 10,430
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14,223 15,395 13,671
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Income from operations 2,799 4,140 2,602
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net (14) 4 2
Other, net 231 (289) (69)
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217 (285) (67)
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Income before income taxes 3,016 3,855 2,535
Income tax expense (benefit) 843 (448) 943
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Net income $ 2,173 $ 4,303 $ 1,592
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Net income per share:
Basic $ 0.13 $ 0.26 $ 0.10
Diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.25 $ 0.10
Shares used in computing net income per
share:
Basic 16,523 16,435 16,242
Diluted 17,037 16,955 16,679
CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
Assets 2015 2014
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,079 $ 38,107
Marketable securities 6,854 1,626
Restricted cash 54 61
Accounts receivable, net 21,197 20,763
Inventories 24,723 24,642
Deferred income taxes 3,013 3,027
Prepaid expenses and other 4,584 4,454
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Total current assets 94,504 92,680
Fixed assets, net 9,196 8,100
Goodwill 11,419 12,823
Purchased intangible assets, net 10,748 12,572
Deferred income taxes 1,573 1,262
Other assets 838 944
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$ 128,278 $ 128,381
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 9,297 $ 7,505
Deferred revenue 1,750 2,070
Accrued liabilities 7,391 9,505
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Total current liabilities 18,438 19,080
Deferred revenue 296 329
Other long-term liabilities 1,624 1,511
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Total liabilities 20,358 20,920
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 112,292 111,645
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,488) (3,127)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 1,116 (1,057)
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Total shareholders' equity 107,920 107,461
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$ 128,278 $ 128,381
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CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
Non-GAAP Net Income 2015 2014 2014
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GAAP net income $ 2,173 $ 4,303 $ 1,592
Adjustments to net income:
Restructuring 118 1,178 -
Amortization of intangibles 647 694 785
Income tax effect of non-GAAP
adjustments (253) (509) (291)
Discrete tax items (154) (1,246) -
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Non-GAAP net income $ 2,531 $ 4,420 $ 2,086
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GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.13 $ 0.25 $ 0.10
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Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.15 $ 0.26 $ 0.13
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Shares used in diluted share
calculations 17,037 16,955 16,679
Three Months Ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
EBITDAS and Adjusted EBITDAS 2015 2014 2014
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GAAP Income from operations $ 2,799 $ 4,140 $ 2,602
Adjustments:
Depreciation 750 883 829
Amortization of intangibles 647 694 785
Stock-based compensation 587 564 449
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EBITDAS 4,783 6,281 4,665
Adjustments:
Restructuring 118 1,178 -
Adjusted EBITDAS $ 4,901 $ 7,459 $ 4,665
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Three Months Ending June 30, 2015
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Low Range High Range
Guidance Guidance
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Forward-looking non-GAAP net income
GAAP net income $ 2,000 $ 3,000
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles 650 650
Income tax effect of non-GAAP
adjustments (215) (215)
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Non-GAAP net income $ 2,435 $ 3,435
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GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.12 $ 0.17
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Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.14 $ 0.20
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Shares used in diluted share
calculations 17,150 17,150
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeff A. Killian Cascade Microtech, Inc. (503) 601-1280