EX-99 2 tm2130944d1_ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99

 

Exhibit 99

 

 

Silicon Labs Announces Record IoT Revenue for Third Quarter 2021

 

IoT Leader Reports Accelerating Adoption Across Entire Wireless Portfolio

 

AUSTIN, Texas – October 27, 2021 – Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, reported strong financial results for the third quarter, which ended October 2, 2021. Revenue from continuing operations exceeded the top of the guidance range at $185 million, up 9% sequentially and 39% year-on-year.

 

I'm really proud of what our team has accomplished,” said Silicon Labs President Matt Johnson. “We brought the industry together, delivered significant innovation and drove record revenue, all while navigating a uniquely challenging environment.”

 

“IoT solutions are being adopted at a rapid pace in large, diverse, and fast-growing home and industrial end markets,” said Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle. “Ten years ago, Silicon Labs set its sights on being a leader in IoT. I am confident in Matt’s ability to carry that vision forward, building on a strong foundation.”

 

During the third quarter, Silicon Labs completed the divestiture of its Infrastructure and Automotive (I&A) business to Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) for $2.75 billion in an all-cash transaction. Accordingly, all information included below is to be considered from continuing operations unless explicitly noted as “discontinued operations.”

 

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

 

·Revenue increased to $185 million, up 9% sequentially and 39% year-on-year

 

Results on a GAAP basis:

 

·GAAP gross margin was 59.2%

·GAAP R&D expenses were $73 million

·GAAP SG&A expenses were $46 million

·GAAP operating loss as a percentage of revenue was (5)%

·GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.45)

 

Results on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring charges, non-cash interest expense and other costs associated with convertible notes, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables were as follows:

 

·Non-GAAP gross margin was 59.4%

·Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $57 million

 

 

 

·Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $36 million

·Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 9%

·Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.34

 

Business Highlights

 

·After completing a smooth transition of the infrastructure and automotive business to Skyworks Solutions, Silicon Labs returned capital to shareholders through a “modified Dutch auction” tender offer. The tender offer was successfully completed on August 30th.

 

·Concurrent with the sale of the I&A business, Silicon Labs initiated its CEO succession plan as Tyson Tuttle announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. Company President Matt Johnson will succeed Tyson as CEO on January 2nd, 2022.

 

·Our annual WorksWith developers conference drew nearly eight thousand registrants, breaking last year’s record. Featured speakers included representatives from Amazon, Google, IKEA, Landis + Gyr, and Schneider Electric in virtual keynotes and hands-on technology sessions.

 

·Announced new sub-GHz SoCs, delivering the world's first sub-GHz wireless solutions that combine long-range RF and energy efficiency with certified Arm PSA Level 3 security to meet the global demand for high-performance, battery-powered IoT products.

 

·Announced the new Unify Software Development Kit (SDK), which provides the common building blocks for connectivity across IoT ecosystems that allow cloud and platform developers to design their devices and gateways with the confidence of “design once, support all” capability. The Unify SDK offers a bridge to Matter, an industry-unifying connectivity standard anticipated in Spring 2022.

 

·Announced new Security Services, supporting IoT companies with the implementation of Zero Trust security architectures to meet emerging cybersecurity standards and combat the rising tide of threats. The new security offerings complement Silicon Labs' industry-leading Secure Vault™ technologies with a first-of-its-kind Custom Part Manufacturing Service (CPMS) for wireless SoCs and modules.

 

Business Outlook

 

The company expects fourth quarter revenue to be in the range of $195 to $205 million. The company also estimates the following results:

 

On a GAAP basis:

 

·GAAP gross margin of approximately 59.0%

·GAAP operating expenses of approximately $126 million

·GAAP effective tax rate of approximately (14)%

·GAAP diluted loss per share to be in the range of a $(0.41) to $(0.31)

 

 

 

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

 

·Non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 59.5%

·Non-GAAP operating expenses of approximately $95 million

·Non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 8%

·Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.50 and $0.60

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

As of October 2, 2021, the company had repurchased $54 million under its $150 million repurchase program previously announced on May 19, 2021. In addition, on October 21, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an incremental $400 million of the company’s common stock. In connection with this authorization, the company intends to enter into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with an investment bank under which it will repurchase $400 million of its common stock on terms to be negotiated, subject to customary adjustments. The final settlement of the ASR is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.

 

With the anticipated completion of the ASR, the previously executed “modified Dutch auction” tender offer, and open market stock repurchases completed year-to-date, the company will have returned approximately $1.1 billion of the proceeds from the divestiture of the infrastructure and automotive business. John Hollister, senior vice president and chief financial officer, said, “This accelerated share repurchase is the next step in our capital deployment program and demonstrates our continued commitment to deliver value to our shareholders through a prudent capital allocation strategy.”

 

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call

 

Silicon Labs will host an earnings conference call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions at 7:30 am CDT today. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs' website (www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. The company will post an audio recording of the event at silabs.com/investors and make a replay available through November 24, 2021, online or by calling (877) 344-7529 (US) or (412) 317-0088 (international) and entering access code 10160443.

 

About Silicon Labs

 

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, thriving ecosystem and robust support make us an ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. 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: the effect of the Skyworks transaction on the ability of Silicon Labs to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers, advertisers, partners and others with whom it does business, or on its operating results and businesses generally; risks associated with the disruption of management’s attention from ongoing business operations due to such transaction; the timing and scope of anticipated share repurchases, including the anticipated ASR transaction, and/or dividends; the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. and global economy, including the restrictions on travel and transportation and other actions taken by governmental authorities and disruptions to the business of our customers or our global supply chain that have occurred or may occur in the future, the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our employees and our ability to provide services to our customers and respond to their needs; 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; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers, particularly with respect to China); intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing and/or obtaining sufficient supply from Silicon Labs’ distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; dependence on a limited number of products; absence of long-term commitments from customers; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; 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 or pandemics, 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 and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. The level of share repurchases and/or dividends depends on market conditions and the level of other uses of cash. 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: Austin Dean, Investor Relations Manager, +1 (512) 532-9432, Austin.Dean@silabs.com

 

 

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   October 2,
2021
   October 3,
2020
   October 2,
2021
   October 3,
2020
 
Revenues  $184,831   $132,731   $512,180   $365,099 
Cost of revenues   75,322    57,247    214,619    154,189 
Gross profit   109,509    75,484    297,561    210,910 
Operating expenses:                    
Research and development   72,656    58,929    201,503    174,631 
Selling, general and administrative   46,128    40,154    131,535    124,956 
Operating expenses   118,784    99,083    333,038    299,587 
Operating loss   (9,275)   (23,599)   (35,477)   (88,677)
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income and other, net   5,516    2,044    9,038    8,562 
Interest expense   (6,595)   (8,604)   (24,405)   (25,923)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (10,354)   (30,159)   (50,844)   (106,038)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   9,386    (3,457)   12,543    (11,900)
Loss from continuing operations   (19,740)   (26,702)   (63,387)   (94,138)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   2,106,796    29,864    2,183,884    97,721 
                     
Net income  $2,087,056   $3,162   $2,120,497   $3,583 
                     
Basic earnings (loss) per share:                    
Continuing operations  $(0.45)  $(0.61)  $(1.44)  $(2.15)
Net income  $48.11   $0.07   $48.08   $0.08 
                     
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:                    
Continuing operations  $(0.45)  $(0.61)  $(1.44)  $(2.15)
Net income  $46.76   $0.07   $46.71   $0.08 
                     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   43,385    43,815    44,103    43,737 
Diluted   44,634    44,328    45,394    44,254 

 

 

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   October 2,
2021
   January 2,
2021
 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,362,412   $202,720 
Short-term investments   1,364,095    521,963 
Accounts receivable, net   72,596    95,169 
Inventories   59,114    47,861 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   61,936    87,103 
Current assets of discontinued operations   --    21,005 
Total current assets   2,920,153    975,821 
Property and equipment, net   143,340    135,803 
Goodwill   376,389    376,389 
Other intangible assets, net   129,512    163,483 
Other assets, net   70,108    76,675 
Non-current assets of discontinued operations   --    265,316 
Total assets  $3,639,502   $1,993,487 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $57,975   $54,949 
Current portion of convertible debt, net   --    134,480 
Deferred revenue and returns liability   11,329    12,986 
Other current liabilities   389,071    81,650 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations   --    433 
Total current liabilities   458,375    284,498 
Convertible debt, net   445,110    428,945 
Other non-current liabilities   88,434    79,752 
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations   --    451 
Total liabilities   991,919    793,646 
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; 40,547 and 43,925 shares issued and outstanding at October 2, 2021 and January 2, 2021, respectively   4    4 
Additional paid-in capital   --    204,359 
Retained earnings   2,648,190    993,664 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (611)   1,814 
Total stockholders' equity   2,647,583    1,199,841 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $3,639,502   $1,993,487 

 

 

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   October 2,
2021
   October 3,
2020
 
Operating Activities          
Net income  $2,120,497   $3,583 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:          
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   (2,183,884)   (97,721)
Depreciation of property and equipment   12,925    11,789 
Amortization of intangible assets and other assets   33,971    31,118 
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs   17,278    14,946 
Loss on extinguishment of convertible debt   3,370    3,977 
Stock-based compensation expense   36,916    36,252 
Deferred income taxes   (3,132)   (7,382)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   22,573    (2,902)
Inventories   (11,320)   12,499 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   27,598    (5,602)
Accounts payable   (4,522)   6,103 
Other current liabilities and income taxes   (10,981)   3,608 
Deferred revenue and returns liability   (1,657)   2,643 
Other non-current liabilities   (11,388)   7,525 
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations   48,244    20,436 
           
Investing Activities          
Purchases of marketable securities   (1,212,572)   (418,227)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities   368,416    427,235 
Purchases of property and equipment   (19,468)   (13,589)
Purchases of other assets   (578)   (920)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired   --    (316,809)
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations   (864,202)   (322,310)
           
Financing Activities          
Proceeds from issuance of debt   --    845,000 
Payments on debt   (140,572)   (618,729)
Repurchases of common stock   (688,373)   (16,287)
Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards   (21,393)   (17,562)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock   8,619    8,155 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations   (841,719)   200,577 
           
Discontinued Operations          
Operating activities   69,685    106,527 
Investing activities   2,747,684    (2,018)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations   2,817,369    104,509 
           
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   1,159,692    3,212 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   202,720    227,146 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $1,362,412   $230,358 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

 

In addition to the GAAP results provided throughout this document, Silicon Labs has provided non-GAAP financial measurements on a basis excluding non-cash and other charges and benefits. Details of these excluded items are presented in the tables below, which reconcile the GAAP results to non-GAAP financial measurements.

 

The non-GAAP financial measurements do not replace the presentation of Silicon Labs’ GAAP financial results. These measurements provide supplemental information to assist management and investors in analyzing Silicon Labs’ financial position and results of operations. Silicon Labs has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to emphasize the results of core on-going operations.

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Non-GAAP Income Statement Items 

Three Months Ended

October 2, 2021

 
  

GAAP

Measure

  

GAAP

Percent of
Revenue

  

Stock

Compensation
Expense

   Intangible
Asset
Amortization
   Termination
Costs
  

Non-GAAP

Measure

  

Non-GAAP

Percent of
Revenue

 
Revenues  $184,831                               
                                    
Gross profit   109,509    59.2%  $260   $--   $--   $109,769    59.4%
                                    
Research and development   72,656    39.3%   7,072    8,198    --    57,386    31.0%
                                    
Selling, general and administrative   46,128    24.9%   6,963    2,871    626    35,668    19.3%
                                    
Operating income (loss)   (9,275)   (5.0)%   14,295    11,069    626    16,715    9.0%

 

Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share – Continuing Operations 

Three Months Ended

October 2, 2021

 
  

GAAP

Measure

   Stock
Compensation
Expense*
   Intangible
Asset
Amortization*
  

 

Termination
Costs*

   Investment
Fair Value
Adjustments*
  

Interest

Expense

Adjustments*

  

Income

Tax

Adjustments

  

Non-

GAAP

Measure

 
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $(19,740)  $14,295   $11,069   $626   $(4,100)  $5,076   $8,121   $15,347 
                                         
        Dilutive Securities Excluded From GAAP Measure Due to Net Loss      
Diluted shares outstanding   43,385   1,249    44,634 
                                         
Diluted earnings (loss) per share  $(0.45)                                $0.34 

 

 

 

Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook**

(In millions, except per share data)

 

Business Outlook 

Three Months Ending

January 1, 2022

 
  

GAAP
Measure

  

Non-GAAP

Adjustments*

  

Non-GAAP

Measure

 
Gross margin   59%   0.5%   59.5%
                
Operating expenses  $126   $31   $95 
                
Effective tax rate   (14)%   22%   8%
                
Diluted earnings (loss) per share - low  $(0.41)  $0.91   $0.50 
                
Diluted earnings (loss) per share - high  $(0.31)  $0.91   $0.60 
                

 

** Non-GAAP adjustments include the following estimates: stock compensation expense of $20 million, intangible asset amortization of $11 million, interest expense adjustments of $5 million, termination costs of $1 million and the associated tax impact from the aforementioned items.