Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Net revenues for the first quarter were $103.1 million, a decrease of five percent from the prior quarter and a decrease of two percent from the first quarter of 2017. Net income for the quarter was $14.2 million or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.57 per share in the prior quarter and net income of $0.47 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2017. Cash flow from operations was $15.7 million for the quarter.

In addition to its GAAP results, the company provided certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, the tax effects of these items, and a charge incurred in the fourth quarter of 2017 in connection with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $20.4 million or $0.67 per diluted share, compared with $0.74 per diluted share in the prior quarter and $0.63 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2017.

Commented Balu Balakrishnan, president and CEO of Power Integrations: “First-quarter revenues were consistent with our expectations, while gross margins exceeded our projections due mainly to a favorable end-market mix. Bookings strengthened compared with the prior quarter, and we expect healthy sequential revenue growth in the second quarter.”

Additional Highlights

  • Power Integrations repurchased approximately 498,000 shares of its common stock during the first quarter, utilizing $33.3 million. The company had $41.1 million remaining on its repurchase authorization at quarter-end.
  • The company paid a dividend of $0.16/share on March 30, 2018. A dividend of $0.16/ share is scheduled for June 29, 2018, to stockholders of record as of May 31, 2018.
  • Power Integrations was issued 10 U.S. patents during the first quarter of 2018.

Financial Outlook

The company issued the following forecast for the second quarter of 2018:

  • Revenues are expected to be $109 million plus or minus $3 million.
  • GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 51 percent; non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 52 percent. (The difference between the expected GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins is composed of approximately 0.7 percentage points from amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and 0.3 percentage points from stock-based compensation.)
  • GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $41.5 million; non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $35 million. (Non-GAAP expenses are expected to exclude approximately $6 million of stock-based compensation and $0.5 million of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.)

Conference Call Today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Power Integrations management will hold a conference call today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time. Members of the investment community can join the call by dialing 1-647-689-4187. The call will also be available on the investor section of the company's website, http://investors.power.com.

About Power Integrations

Power Integrations, Inc. is a leading innovator in semiconductor technologies for high-voltage power conversion. The company’s products are key building blocks in the clean-power ecosystem, enabling the generation of renewable energy as well as the efficient transmission and consumption of power in applications ranging from milliwatts to megawatts. For more information please visit www.power.com.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the company's consolidated financial statements, which are presented according to GAAP, the company provides certain non-GAAP financial information that excludes stock-based compensation expenses recorded under ASC 718-10, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (including in-place lease intangible assets), the tax effects of these items, and a charge related to the 2017 tax legislation. The company uses these measures in its financial and operational decision-making and, with respect to one measure, in setting performance targets for compensation purposes. The company believes that these non-GAAP measures offer important analytical tools to help investors understand its operating results, and to facilitate comparability with the results of companies that provide similar measures. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial information. For example, stock-based compensation is an important component of the company’s compensation mix, and will continue to result in significant expenses in the company’s GAAP results for the foreseeable future, but is not reflected in the non-GAAP measures. Also, other companies, including companies in Power Integrations’ industry, may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures are attached to this press release.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release regarding the company’s expectations and forecast for its second-quarter financial performance are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to risks and uncertainties associated with the company's business, actual results could differ materially from those projected or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in global macroeconomic conditions, which may impact the level of demand for the company’s products; potential changes and shifts in customer demand away from end products that utilize the company's integrated circuits to end products that do not incorporate the company's products; the effects of competition, which may cause the company’s revenues to decrease or cause the company to decrease its selling prices for its products; the outcome and cost of patent litigation, which may affect sales of the company’s products or could result in higher expenses and charges than currently expected; unforeseen costs and expenses; and unfavorable fluctuations in component costs or operating expenses resulting from changes in commodity prices and/or exchange rates. In addition, new product introductions and design wins are subject to the risks and uncertainties that typically accompany development and delivery of complex technologies to the marketplace, including product development delays and defects and market acceptance of the new products. These and other risk factors that may cause actual results to differ are more fully explained under the caption “Risk Factors” in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 14, 2018. The company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

Power Integrations and the Power Integrations logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Power Integrations, Inc.

 
POWER INTEGRATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
     
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018December 31, 2017March 31, 2017
NET REVENUES $ 103,081 $ 108,249 $ 104,688
 
COST OF REVENUES   49,537     54,221     54,212  
 
GROSS PROFIT   53,544     54,028     50,476  
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 17,481 17,180 16,640
Sales and marketing 12,574 12,743 11,633
General and administrative 9,014 9,127 8,704
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   514     513     583  
Total operating expenses   39,583     39,563     37,560  
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 13,961 14,465 12,916
 
Other income, net   836     796     506  
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 14,797 15,261 13,422
 
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES   597     32,159     (677 )
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 14,200   $ (16,898 ) $ 14,099  
 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.48   $ (0.57 ) $ 0.48  
Diluted $ 0.46   $ (0.57 ) $ 0.47  
 
SHARES USED IN PER-SHARE CALCULATION:
Basic 29,799 29,759 29,456
Diluted 30,552 29,759 30,248
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
 
Stock-based compensation expenses included in:
Cost of revenues $ 249 $ 436 $ 143
Research and development 1,839 2,338 1,634
Sales and marketing 1,276 1,470 1,097
General and administrative   2,261     2,611     2,095  
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 5,625   $ 6,855   $ 4,969  
 
Cost of revenues includes:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets $ 813   $ 939   $ 939  
 
General & administrative expenses include:
Patent-litigation expenses $ 1,897   $ 1,914   $ 1,844  
 
Other income, net includes:
Amortization of in-place lease intangible assets $ -   $ -   $ 90  
 
REVENUE MIX BY END MARKET
Communications 19 % 25 % 28 %
Computer 5 % 5 % 4 %
Consumer 40 % 37 % 37 %
Industrial 36 % 33 % 31 %

 
POWER INTEGRATIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP RESULTS
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
     
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018December 31, 2017March 31, 2017
RECONCILIATION OF GROSS PROFIT
GAAP gross profit $ 53,544 $ 54,028 $ 50,476
GAAP gross margin 51.9 % 49.9 % 48.2 %
 
Stock-based compensation included in cost of revenues 249 436 143
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   813     939     939  
 
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 54,606   $ 55,403   $ 51,558  
Non-GAAP gross margin 53.0 % 51.2 % 49.2 %
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES
GAAP operating expenses $ 39,583 $ 39,563 $ 37,560
 
Less: Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses
Research and development 1,839 2,338 1,634
Sales and marketing 1,276 1,470 1,097
General and administrative   2,261     2,611     2,095  
Total   5,376     6,419     4,826  
 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   514     513     583  
 
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 33,693   $ 32,631   $ 32,151  
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
GAAP income from operations $ 13,961 $ 14,465 $ 12,916
GAAP operating margin 13.5 % 13.4 % 12.3 %
 
Add: Total stock-based compensation 5,625 6,855 4,969
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   1,327     1,452     1,522  
 
Non-GAAP income from operations $ 20,913   $ 22,772   $ 19,407  
Non-GAAP operating margin 20.3 % 21.0 % 18.5 %
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES
GAAP provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 597 $ 32,159 $ (677 )
GAAP effective tax rate 4.0 % 210.7 % -5.0 %
 
Impact of enactment of U.S. tax legislation - 37,524 -
Tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results   (789 )   (6,267 )   (1,533 )
 
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes $ 1,386   $ 902   $ 856  
Non-GAAP effective tax rate 6.4 % 3.8 % 4.3 %
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (DILUTED)
GAAP net income (loss) $ 14,200 $ (16,898 ) $ 14,099
 
Adjustments to GAAP net income (loss)
Stock-based compensation 5,625 6,855 4,969
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 1,327 1,452 1,522
Amortization of in-place lease intangible assets - - 90
Impact of enactment of U.S. tax legislation - 37,524 -
Tax effect of items excluded from non-GAAP results   (789 )   (6,267 )   (1,533 )
 
Non-GAAP net income $ 20,363   $ 22,666   $ 19,147  
 

Average shares outstanding for calculation of non-GAAP income per share (diluted)

  30,552     30,692     30,248  
 
Non-GAAP net income per share (diluted) $ 0.67   $ 0.74   $ 0.63  
 
GAAP income (loss) per share $ 0.46   $ (0.57 ) $ 0.47  

 
POWER INTEGRATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
   
March 31, 2018December 31, 2017
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 121,327 $ 93,655
Short-term marketable securities 136,370 189,236
Accounts receivable, net 17,727 16,798
Inventories 63,208 57,087
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   11,003     7,758  
Total current assets   349,635     364,534  
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 109,871 111,705
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 25,071 25,419
GOODWILL 91,849 91,849
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 2,506 2,364
OTHER ASSETS   25,502     25,203  
Total assets $ 604,434   $ 621,074  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 30,991 $ 33,211
Accrued payroll and related expenses 10,564 12,064
Taxes payable 2,183 1,767
Other accrued liabilities   4,427     4,009  
Total current liabilities   48,165     51,051  
 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Income taxes payable 18,138 18,259
Deferred tax liabilities 140 138
Other liabilities   4,159     3,944  
Total liabilities   70,602     73,392  
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock 29 29
Additional paid-in capital 175,352 198,384
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,382 ) (2,139 )
Retained earnings   360,833     351,408  
Total stockholders' equity   533,832     547,682  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 604,434   $ 621,074  

 
POWER INTEGRATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
     
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018December 31, 2017March 31, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 14,200 $ (16,898 ) $ 14,099
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation 4,931 5,051 4,112
Amortization of intangible assets 1,348 1,452 1,612
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 38 36 38
Stock-based compensation expense 5,625 6,855 4,969
Amortization of premium on marketable securities 262 297 251
Deferred income taxes (140 ) 16,323 (1,105 )
Increase in accounts receivable allowances 5 -
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (934 ) 394 (8,518 )
Inventories (6,121 ) (1,929 ) 1,415
Prepaid expenses and other assets (3,141 ) 3,402 (8,234 )
Accounts payable 233 (4,903 ) (2,377 )
Taxes payable and other accrued liabilities   (577 )   17,362     (315 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   15,729     27,442     5,947  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (6,491 ) (2,929 ) (6,403 )
Acquisition of technology licenses (500 ) - -
Purchases of marketable securities - (5,590 ) (61,938 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities   52,366     28,748     46,340  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   45,375     20,229     (22,001 )
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 4,657 1,909 4,392
Repurchase of common stock (33,314 ) (2,454 ) -
Payments of dividends to stockholders (4,775 ) (4,171 ) (4,137 )
Proceeds from draw on line of credit 8,000 - -
Payments on line of credit   (8,000 )   -     -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (33,432 )   (4,716 )   255  
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 27,672 42,955 (15,799 )
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   93,655     50,700     62,134  
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 121,327   $ 93,655   $ 46,335