NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD. REHOVOT, Israel, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today reported record financial results for the first quarter 2017, the period ended March 31, 2017.
First Quarter 2017 Highlights:
-- Record quarterly revenue of $54.4 million, up 8% sequentially and 60%
year-over-year, above guidance of $50 to $54 million
-- GAAP net income of $13.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, up 60%
sequentially and 336% year-over-year on a per-share basis, exceeding
guidance of $0.31 to $0.39 per share
-- Non-GAAP net income of $14.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, up 19%
sequentially and 212% year-over-year on a per-share basis, exceeding
guidance of $0.37 to $0.45 per share
-- Record quarterly revenue from Integrated Metrology solutions
-- Record quarterly bookings from 3D-NAND
GAAP Results ($K)
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Q1 2017 Q4 2016 Q1 2016
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Revenues $54,430 $50,212 $34,056
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Net Income $13,403 $8,364 $2,905
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Earnings per Diluted Share $0.48 $0.30 $0.11
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NON-GAAP Results ($K)
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Q1 2017 Q4 2016 Q1 2016
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Net Income $14,115 $11,719 $4,450
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Earnings per Diluted Share $0.50 $0.42 $0.16
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A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this release. Non-GAAP results exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, net adjustments of deferred tax assets and stock-based compensation expenses.
Management Comments
"Nova continued to perform well this quarter, setting new business and financial records that demonstrate our growing competitive strength across the market segments we serve," commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova. "Growing demand for our unique value proposition, which is becoming a key enabler for our customers' transition to the most advanced products, enabled us to achieve these outstanding milestones. Nova's solid start for the year, along with the second quarter guidance, supports our outlook for another strong year, in which we continue to effectively execute the Company's growth plans and expand our position within leading edge customers."
2017 Second Quarter Financial Outlook
Management provided an outlook for the second quarter, the period ending June 30, 2017. Based on current estimates, management expects:
-- $52 million to $56 million in revenue
-- $0.32 to $0.39 in diluted GAAP EPS
-- $0.38 to $0.46 in diluted non-GAAP EPS
2017 First Quarter Results
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2017 were $54.4 million, a sequential increase of 8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2016, and a year-over-year increase of 60% relative to the first quarter of 2016.
Gross margin for the first quarter of 2017 was 60%, compared sequentially with gross margin of 56% in the fourth quarter of 2016, and compared with gross margin of 54% in the first quarter of 2016.
Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2017 were $17.7 million. This is compared with $17.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and compared with $15.7 million in the first quarter of 2016.
On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income of $13.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017. This is compared with $8.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2016, and compared with net income of $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016.
On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, net adjustments of deferred tax assets and stock-based compensation expenses, the company reported net income of $14.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017. This is compared with net income of $11.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2016, and compared with net income of $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016.
Total cash reserves at March 31, 2017 were $115.8 million, compared to $91.7 million at December 31, 2016.
Conference Call Information
Nova will host a conference call today, May 9, 2017, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the financial results and future outlook. To attend the conference call, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your calls five minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.
U.S. Dial-in Number: 1-888-437-9364
ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 1 80 924 6042
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: 1-719-325-2236
At:
9 a.m. Eastern Time
6 a.m. Pacific Time
4 p.m. Israeli Time
Please reference conference ID 6912093
The conference call will also be webcast live from a link on Nova's website at http://ir.novameasuring.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available from May 9, 2017 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time to May 16, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial one of the following numbers:
Replay Dial-in TOLL-FREE 1-844-512-2921
Replay Dial-in TOLL/INTERNATIONAL 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin Number: 6912093
A replay will also be available for 90 days on Nova's website at http://ir.novameasuring.com.
About Nova: Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with the world's largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova's products deliver state-of-the-art, high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, supports the development and production of the most advanced devices in today's high-end semiconductor market. Nova's technical innovation and market leadership enable customers to improve process performance, enhance products' yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world. Additional information may be found at www.novameasuring.com.
Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE under the symbol NVMI.
This press release provides financial measures that exclude charges for amortization of acquired intangible assets, net adjustment of deferred tax assets and stock-based compensation expenses and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Nova's performance because they reflect our operational results and enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate Nova's performance before charges or benefits considered by management to be outside Nova's ongoing operating results. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is in the best interest of its investors to provide financial information that will facilitate comparison of both historical and future results and allows greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but are not limited to, anticipated growth opportunities and projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward looking statements. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements include, but are not limited to, the following: our dependency on three product lines; our dependency on a small number of large customers and small number of suppliers; the highly cyclical and competitive nature of the markets we target and we operate in; our inability to reduce spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; our ability to recognize the benefits of ReVera acquisition and risks that the acquisition may disrupt current plans and operations and impact relationships with customers, distributors and suppliers; our dependency on PEMs; risks related to exclusivity obligations and non-limited liability that may be included in our commercial agreements and arrangements; our ability to retain our competitive position despite the ongoing consolidation in our industry; risks related to our dependence on our manufacturing facilities; risks related to changes in our order backlog; risks related to efforts to complete and integrate current and/or future acquisitions; risks related to the worldwide financial instabilities; risks related to our intellectual property; new product offerings from our competitors; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems; risks related to government programs we participate in; risks related to taxation; changes in customer demand for our products; risks related to currency fluctuations, risks related to acquisitions we may pursue and risks related to our operations in Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2017. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)
As of
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ASSETS March 31, December 31,
2017 2016
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 24,423 20,406
Short-term interest-bearing bank
deposits 90,624 70,546
Trade accounts receivable 38,239 42,626
Inventories 30,812 29,260
Other current assets 4,647 5,068
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Total current assets 188,745 167,906
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Long-term assets
Long-term interest-bearing bank
deposits 750 750
Deferred tax assets 2,769 3,020
Severance pay funds 1,494 1,425
Property and equipment, net 9,505 10,017
Identifiable intangible assets,
net 14,721 15,361
Goodwill 20,114 20,114
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Total long-term assets 49,353 50,687
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Total assets 238,098 218,593
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LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable 16,591 16,501
Deferred revenues 6,466 4,072
Other current liabilities 19,747 18,461
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Total current liabilities 42,804 39,034
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Long-term liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 252 1,094
Liability for employee severance
pay 2,519 2,418
Other long-term liabilities 1,464 1,330
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Total long-term liabilities 4,235 4,842
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Shareholders' equity 191,059 174,717
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity 238,098 218,593
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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) -
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
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March 31, March 31,
2017 2016
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Revenues:
Products 43,516 24,262
Services 10,914 9,794
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Total
revenues 54,430 34,056
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Cost of revenues:
Products 15,120 9,861
Services 6,450 5,665
Total cost
of revenues 21,570 15,526
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Gross profit 32,860 18,530
Operating expenses:
Research and
development
expenses,
net 9,275 7,908
Sales and
marketing
expenses 6,088 5,367
General and
administration
expenses 1,657 1,810
Amortization
of acquired
intangible
assets 640 636
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Total
operating
expenses 17,660 15,721
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Operating
income 15,200 2,809
Financing
income, net 415 469
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Income
before tax
on income 15,615 3,278
Income tax
expenses 2,212 373
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Net income
for the
period 13,403 2,905
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Earnings per share:
Basic 0.49 0.11
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Diluted 0.48 0.11
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Shares used for calculation of
earnings per share:
Basic 27,467 27,116
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Diluted 28,148 27,351
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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)
Three months ended
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March 31, March 31,
2017 2016
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
for the
period 13,403 2,905
Adjustments
to reconcile
net income
to net cash
provided by
(used in)
operating
activities:
Depreciation 955 1,285
Amortization
of acquired
intangible
assets 640 636
Amortization
of deferred
stock-based
compensation 663 756
Increase in
liability
for employee
termination
benefits,
net 32 66
Deferred tax
assets, net (591) 153
Decrease
(increase)
in trade
accounts
receivable 4,387 (3,040)
Increase in
inventories (1,575) (370)
Decrease
(increase)
in other
current and
long term
assets 421 (347)
Increase
(decrease)
in trade
accounts
payable 90 (3,190)
Increase
(decrease)
in other
current
liabilities
and other
long-term
liabilities 1,879 (117)
Increase
(decrease)
in short and
long term
deferred
revenues 2,394 (2,957)
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Net cash
provided by
(used in)
operating
activities 22,698 (4,220)
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Cash flow from investment activities:
Increase in
short-term
interest-
bearing bank
deposits (20,078) (7,030)
Additions to
property and
equipment (420) (577)
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Net cash used
in
investment
activities (20,498) (7,607)
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Cash flows from financing activities-
Shares issued
under
employee
stock-based
plans 1,817 292
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Net cash
provided by
financing
activities 1,817 292
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Increase
(decrease)
in cash and
cash
equivalents 4,017 (11,535)
Cash and cash
equivalents
- beginning
of period 20,406 27,733
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Cash and cash
equivalents
- end of
period 24,423 16,198
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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
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(U.S. dollars in thousands, except percentage and per share data) - (Unaudited)
Three months ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
2017 2016 2016
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GAAP cost of revenues 21,570 22,054 15,526
Stock-based compensation
in cost of products (76) (88) (96)
Stock-based compensation
in cost of services (66) (54) (64)
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Non-GAAP cost of revenues 21,428 21,912 15,366
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GAAP gross profit 32,860 28,158 18,530
Gross profit adjustments 142 142 160
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Non-GAAP gross profit 33,002 28,300 18,690
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GAAP gross margin as a
percentage of revenues 60% 56% 54%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a
percentage of revenues 61% 56% 55%
GAAP operating expenses 17,660 17,377 15,721
Stock-based compensation
in research and
development (262) (247) (306)
Stock-based compensation
in sales and marketing (165) (211) (210)
Stock-based compensation
in general and
administrative (94) (91) (80)
Amortization of acquired
intangible assets (640) (636) (636)
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Non-GAAP operating
expenses 16,499 16,192 14,489
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Non-GAAP operating income 16,503 12,108 4,201
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GAAP operating margin as a
percentage of revenues 28% 21% 8%
Non-GAAP operating margin
as a percentage of
revenues 30% 24% 12%
GAAP tax on income 2,212 2,607 373
Deferred tax assets
adjustments, net 591 (2,028) (153)
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Non-GAAP tax on income 2,803 579 220
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GAAP net income 13,403 8,364 2,905
Amortization of acquired
intangible assets 640 636 636
Stock-based compensation
expenses 663 691 756
Deferred tax assets
adjustments, net (591) 2,028 153
Non-GAAP net income 14,115 11,719 4,450
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GAAP basic earnings per
share 0.49 0.31 0.11
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Non-GAAP basic earnings
per share 0.51 0.43 0.16
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GAAP diluted earnings per
share 0.48 0.30 0.11
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Non-GAAP diluted earnings
per share 0.50 0.42 0.16
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Shares used for calculation of earnings per share:
Basic 27,467 27,292 27,116
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Diluted 28,148 27,704 27,351
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Company Contact: Investor Relations Contacts:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer Hayden/ MS-IR LLC
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. Miri Segal
Tel: +972-73-229-5760 Tel: +917-607-8654
E-mail: info@novameasuring.com E-mail: msegal@ms-ir.com
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www.novameasuring.com Or
Brett Maas
Tel: +646-536-7331
E-mail: brett@haydenir.com
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