First Fiscal Quarter Notables:

  • First quarter sales of $120.3 million
  • GAAP net income of $17.5 million or $0.32 per diluted share
  • Non-GAAP net income of $18.5 million or $0.33 per diluted share
  • The company continues the process to obtain regulatory approval for the acquisition by Hubei Xinyan Equity Investment Partnership

NORWOOD, Mass., Nov. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcerra Corporation (NASDAQ:XCRA) today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2017.

Net sales for the quarter were $120,286,000, compared to the prior quarter’s net sales of $126,926,000.  GAAP net income for the quarter was $17,531,000, or $0.32 per diluted share.  Excluding restructuring charges of $135,000, amortization of purchased intangible assets of $157,000, and deal related expenses of $635,000, non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $18,458,000, or $0.33 per diluted share.   

As a result of the acquisition announcement with Hubei Xinyan Equity Investment Partnership, the Company will not hold a quarterly conference call and webcast, and will not provide an outlook for its future financial results.

Information About Non-GAAP Measures

Xcerra supplements its GAAP financial results by providing non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of the Company.  Non-GAAP net income for the quarter ended October 31, 2017 excludes the amortization of purchased intangible assets, restructuring charges, and other one-time adjustments.   Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful for internal comparison to historical operating results as well as to the operating results of its competitors, and believes that this information is useful to investors for the same purposes.  A reconciliation between the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the attached tables.  Readers are reminded that non-GAAP information is merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial measures. 

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed transaction involving Xcerra Corporation ("Xcerra") and Hubei Xinyan Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership)  ("Parent") and the ability to consummate the transaction. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "likely," "believe," "estimate," "project," "intend," and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: the risk that the conditions to the closing of the transaction are not satisfied, including the failure to timely or at all obtain stockholder approval for the transaction or the failure to timely or at all obtain any required regulatory clearances, including under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) or from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the transaction and the ability of each of Xcerra and Parent to consummate the transaction, including as a result of the failure of Parent to obtain or provide on a timely basis or at all the necessary financing; risks that the transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of Xcerra; the ability of Xcerra to retain and hire key personnel; competitive responses to the transaction; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; and legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments. The foregoing review of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors included in Xcerra's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Xcerra's more recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Xcerra can give no assurance that the conditions to the transaction will be satisfied. Except as required by applicable law, Xcerra undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Xcerra

Xcerra Corporation is comprised of four businesses in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing test markets: atg-Luther & Maelzer, Everett Charles Technologies, LTX-Credence and Multitest. The combination of these businesses creates a company with a broad spectrum of semiconductor and PCB test expertise that drives innovative new products and services, and the ability to deliver to customers fully integrated semiconductor test cell solutions.  The Company addresses the broad, divergent requirements of the mobility, industrial, automotive and consumer end markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and technologies, and a global network of strategically deployed applications and support resources.  Additional information can be found at www.xcerra.com or at each product group’s website; www.atg-lm.com, www.ectinfo.com, www.ltxc.com and www.multitest.com

Investor Contact:

Richard Yerganian,
Vice President, Investor Relations
Xcerra Corporation
Tel. 781.467.5063
Email rich.yerganian@xcerra.com

Xcerra is a trademark of Xcerra Corporation.
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Source: Xcerra Corporation.

Xcerra Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
    
    
 ASSETS  October 31, 2017   July 31, 2017
    
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents$104,388 $103,637
Marketable securities 56,919  57,087
Accounts receivable - trade, net 89,047  92,689
Accounts receivable - other, net 452  274
Inventories, net 86,905  81,509
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 20,455  19,087
Assets held for sale 850  994
Total current assets 359,016  355,277
    
Property and equipment, net 28,556  28,509
Intangible assets, net 8,596  8,752
Goodwill 43,850  43,850
Other assets 2,139  2,225
Total assets$442,157 $438,613
    
 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
Current liabilities    
Current portion of long-term debt$4,095 $3,779
Accounts payable 25,378  36,249
Other accrued expenses 49,825  50,262
Deferred revenues 4,833  8,085
Total current liabilities 84,131  98,375
    
Term Loan 16,550  17,547
Other long-term liabilities 9,087  9,012
Stockholders' equity 332,311  313,679
Noncontrolling interest 78  -
Total liabilities and equity$442,157 $438,613
    


Xcerra Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except earnings per share data)
(unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
 October 31,
 2017
2016
   
Net sales$120,286 $80,085
Cost of sales 60,871  45,725
Gross profit 59,415  34,360
   
Engineering and product development expenses 17,139  15,296
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 21,285  18,461
Amortization of purchased intangible assets 157  190
Restructuring 135  107
Income from operations 20,699  306
   
Other (expense) income, net (210) 320
Income before provision for income taxes 20,489  626
Provision for income taxes 2,788  608
Net income$17,701 $18
   
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest$170 $-
   
Net income attributable to Xcerra$17,531 $18
   
Basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Xcerra:  
Basic net income$0.32 $0.00
Diluted net income$0.32 $0.00
   
Weighted-average common shares used in computing net income per share:  
Basic 54,604  53,865
Diluted 55,628  54,025
   


Xcerra Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
        
 Three Months Basic Diluted Three Months Basic Diluted
 Ended Earnings Earnings  Ended Earnings Earnings
 October 31, 2017Per Share Per Share  October 31, 2016Per Share Per Share
        
GAAP net income attributable to Xcerra$17,531$0.32$0.32 $18$0.00$0.00
Legal and transaction fees 635 0.01 0.01  - - -
Amortization of purchased intangible assets 157 0.00 0.00  190 0.00 0.00
Restructuring 135 0.00 0.00  107 0.00 0.00
Non-GAAP net income$18,458$0.34$0.33 $315$0.01$0.01
        
Weighted average shares outstanding:  54,604 55,628   53,865 54,025
        

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