0000002488-17-000096.txt : 20170501 0000002488-17-000096.hdr.sgml : 20170501 20170501161908 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000002488-17-000096 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20170501 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20170501 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170501 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000002488 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674] IRS NUMBER: 941692300 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1227 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07882 FILM NUMBER: 17800959 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMD PL STREET 2: MS 68 CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94085 BUSINESS PHONE: 4087495441 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMD PLACE STREET 2: MS 68 CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94085 8-K 1 a20170501q117earnings8-k.htm 8-K Document


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 1, 2017
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
 
 
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
 
 

Delaware
 
001-07882
 
94-1692300
(State of
Incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

One AMD Place

Sunnyvale, California 94085
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 749-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 
 
 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised ଁfinancial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o






Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information in this report furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, if such subsequent filing specifically references the information furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this report.
On May 1, 2017, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial position and results of operations as of and for its fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2017 in a press release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 is financial information and commentary by Devinder Kumar, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, regarding the Company’s fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2017.
To supplement the Company’s financial results presented on a U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) basis, the Company’s earnings press release and CFO commentary contain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP research and development and marketing, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share, non-GAAP interest expense, taxes and other, Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP free cash flow. The Company believes that the supplemental non-GAAP financial measures assist investors in comparing the Company's core performance by excluding items that it believes are not indicative of the Company’s underlying operating performance. The Company cautions investors to carefully evaluate the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and the supplemental non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation and are not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release dated May 1, 2017
99.2
 
CFO Commentary on 2017 First Quarter Results







SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 1, 2017
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Devinder Kumar
 
Name:
Devinder Kumar
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President & Treasurer



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NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact
Drew Prairie
512-602-4425
drew.prairie@amd.com

Investor Contact
Laura Graves
408-749-5467
laura.graves@amd.com


AMD Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

- Revenue Increased 18 Percent Year-over-Year -

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - May 1, 2017 - AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) today announced revenue for the first quarter of 2017 of $984 million, operating loss of $29 million and net loss of $73 million, or $0.08 per share. On a non-GAAP(1) basis, operating loss was $6 million, net loss was $38 million and loss per share was $0.04.

GAAP Financial Results 
 
 
Q1-17
  
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
Revenue
 
$984M
  
$1.11B
 
$832M
Operating loss
 
$(29)M
 
$(3)M
 
$(68)M
Net loss
 
$(73)M
 
$(51)M
 
$(109)M
Loss per share
 
$(0.08)
 
$(0.06)
 
$(0.14)

Non-GAAP Financial Results(1) 
 
  
Q1-17
  
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
Revenue
  
$984M
  
$1.11B
  
$832M
Operating income (loss)
  
$(6)M
 
$26M
 
$(55)M
Net loss
  
$(38)M
  
$(8)M
  
$(96)M
Loss per share
 
$(0.04)
 
$(0.01)
 
$(0.12)
    
“We achieved 18 percent year-over-year revenue growth driven by strong demand for our high performance Ryzen CPUs as well as graphics processors,” said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD president and CEO. “We are positioned for solid revenue growth and margin expansion opportunities across the business in the year ahead as we bring innovation, performance and choice to an expanding set of markets.”

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Q1 2017 Results
Revenue of $984 million was up 18 percent year-over-year, driven by higher revenue in both the Computing and Graphics and Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom business segments. Revenue was down 11 percent sequentially, due primarily to seasonality in both segments. However, Computing and Graphics segment revenue decline was better than seasonal due to the initial sales from high performance Ryzen™ desktop processors.
On a GAAP basis, gross margin was 34 percent, up 2 percentage points year-over-year and sequentially due to a higher percentage of revenue from the Computing and Graphics segment, as well as a richer product mix within that segment. Operating loss of $29 million compared to operating losses of $68 million a year ago and $3 million in the prior quarter. Net loss of $73 million compared to net losses of $109 million a year ago and $51 million in the prior quarter. Loss per share of $0.08 compared to a loss per share of $0.14 a year ago and a loss per share of $0.06 in the prior quarter.
On a non-GAAP(1) basis, gross margin was 34 percent, up 2 percentage points year-over-year and sequentially. Operating loss of $6 million compared to an operating loss of $55 million a year ago and operating income of $26 million in the prior quarter. Net loss of $38 million compared to net losses of $96 million a year ago and $8 million in the prior quarter. Loss per share of $0.04 compared to a loss per share of $0.12 a year ago and a loss per share of $0.01 in the prior quarter.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $943 million at the end of the quarter, down $321 million from the end of the prior quarter primarily due to the timing of sales and cash collections, debt interest payments and increased inventory.

Quarterly Financial Segment Summary
Computing and Graphics segment revenue was $593 million, up 29 percent year-over-year and down 1 percent sequentially. The year-over-year increase was driven primarily by higher desktop and graphics processor sales. The sequential decrease was primarily due to a decrease in mobile and graphics processor sales largely offset by initial revenue from high performance Ryzen desktop processors.
Operating loss was $15 million, compared to operating losses of $70 million in Q1 2016 and $21 million in Q4 2016. The year-over-year improvement was driven primarily by higher revenue. The sequential improvement was driven primarily by lower operating expenses.
Client average selling price (ASP) increased year-over-year and sequentially driven by desktop processor ASP.
GPU ASP increased year-over-year and sequentially due primarily to higher desktop GPU ASP.

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Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment revenue was $391 million, up 5 percent year-over-year driven primarily by higher semi-custom SoC sales. Sequentially, revenue decreased 23 percent primarily due to seasonally lower sales of semi-custom SoCs.
Operating income was $9 million, compared to an operating income of $16 million in Q1 2016 and an operating income of $47 million in Q4 2016. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to higher server related R&D investments, partially offset by an increase in the THATIC JV licensing gain. The sequential decrease was primarily due to seasonally lower sales of semi-custom SoCs.
All Other operating loss was $23 million compared with operating losses of $14 million in Q1 2016 and $29 million in Q4 2016. The year-over-year and sequential differences in operating loss were related to stock-based compensation charges.

Q1 2017 Highlights
AMD launched its first high-performance x86 Ryzen desktop processor based on the entirely new "Zen" core microarchitecture, bringing leadership multi-core performance to PC gamers, creators, and hardware enthusiasts worldwide.
AMD Ryzen 7: These 8-core, 16-thread processors bring innovation and choice back to the enthusiast PC market and include the world’s highest performing, and lowest powered 8-core desktop PC processors.
AMD Ryzen 5: Mainstream processors designed to bring innovation to the high-volume, sub-$300 CPU market with a disruptive price-to-performance ratio for gamers and creators.
AMD shared new details about its upcoming server and high-end graphics solutions:
Launching in Q2 2017, AMD’s high-performance x86 server CPU, codenamed “Naples”, exceeds today’s top competitive offering on critical parameters, with 45 percent more cores, 60 percent more input / output capacity (I/O), and 122 percent more memory bandwidth. AMD also announced a collaboration with Microsoft to incorporate the cloud delivery features of “Naples” with Microsoft’s “Project Olympus” server platform.
AMD’s “Vega” GPU architecture is on track to launch in Q2, and has been designed from scratch to address the most data- and visually-intensive next-generation workloads with key architecture advancements including: a differentiated memory subsystem, next-generation geometry pipeline, new compute engine, and a new pixel engine. 
AMD further strengthened its consumer and professional graphics offerings with new hardware and software solutions for gamers and creators:
Introduced the Radeon™ RX 500 series line of GPUs based on a refined, second-generation “Polaris” architecture to deliver an up to 57 percent performance improvement and higher clock speeds for modern games, smooth VR experiences, and the latest display technologies.  

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Announced the Radeon Pro Duo, the first “Polaris”-architecture based dual-GPU graphics card, designed to excel at media and entertainment, broadcast, design, and manufacturing workflows. Slated for availability in late May 2017, the Radeon Pro Duo delivers up to 2 times faster performance than the closest competing professional graphics card on select professional applications and increased VR performance over single GPU solutions by up to 50%.  
Demonstrated its continued focus on ensuring consumers and enterprise users have the software tools they need to get the most from their Radeon and Radeon Pro GPUs with regular updates to its Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition and Radeon Pro Software Enterprise Edition drivers, incorporating new features, performance and stability improvements.
AMD continued its close collaboration with game developers to help them leverage the full potential of AMD compute and graphics solutions and deliver breakthrough experiences for gamers.
AMD announced, in conjunction with game developers Stardock and Oxide Games, the completion of initial optimization of "Ashes of the Singularity" for AMD Ryzen desktop processors resulting in enhanced game play and an up to 30 percent increase in "Average Frames Per Second All Batches" in-game benchmark performance, placing the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X in elite performance levels for the game. 
AMD and Bethesda Softworks formed a multi-title strategic partnership to rapidly advance game technology development, including harnessing the full potential of low-level APIs and maximizing the capabilities of the computing and graphics power of AMD’s multicore Ryzen CPUs, Radeon™ GPUs, and AMD server solutions across Bethesda’s existing franchises.
AMD unveiled that its “Vega”-architecture based GPUs have been selected to power LiquidSky’s cloud gaming platform, enabling gamers to enjoy the power of “Vega” from virtually anywhere, and affordably through LiquidSky’s low-cost and free subscription models.
Microsoft disclosed new information about its AMD-based “Project Scorpio” console. The new premium game console is expected to be available for holiday 2017 and will be powered by a highly-customized AMD SoC.

Current Outlook
AMD’s outlook statements are based on current expectations. The following statements are forward-looking, and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under “Cautionary Statement” below.
For the second quarter of 2017, AMD expects revenue to increase approximately 17 percent sequentially, plus or minus 3 percent. The midpoint of guidance would result in second quarter 2017

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revenue increasing approximately 12 percent year-over-year. For additional details regarding AMD’s results and outlook please see the CFO commentary posted at quarterlyearnings.amd.com.

AMD Teleconference
AMD will hold a conference call for the financial community at 2 p.m. PDT (5 p.m. EDT) today to discuss its first quarter 2017 financial results. AMD will provide a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference on the Investor Relations page of its website at www.amd.com. The webcast will be available for 12 months after the conference call.



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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin
(Millions except percentages)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP Gross Margin
 
$
331

 
$
351

 
$
269

GAAP Gross Margin %
 
34
%
 
32
%
 
32
%
Stock-based compensation
 

 
1

 
1

Non-GAAP Gross Margin
 
331

 
352

 
270

Non-GAAP Gross Margin %
 
34
%
 
32
%
 
32
%
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Loss to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)
(Millions)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP operating loss
 
$
(29
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(68
)
Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 
(3
)
Stock-based compensation
 
23

 
29

 
16

Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
 
(6
)
 
26

 
(55
)


Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss/Loss per Share to Non-GAAP Net Loss/Loss per Share

(Millions except per share amounts)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP net loss /loss per share
 
$
(73
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(109
)
 
$
(0.14
)
Loss on debt redemption
 
4

 

 
7

 
0.01

 

 

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt
 
6

 
0.01

 
5

 
0.01

 

 

Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 

Stock-based compensation
 
23

 
0.02

 
29

 
0.03

 
16

 
0.02

Equity loss in investee
 
2

 

 
2

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net loss/ loss per share
 
$
(38
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(96
)
 
$
(0.12
)



About AMD
For more than 45 years, AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies - the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.



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Cautionary Statement
This document contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) including AMD's ability to achieve future revenue growth and margin expansion; its ability to bring innovation, performance and choice to an expanding set of markets; the features, functionality, timing, availability and expected benefits of AMD's new products and technologies; and AMD's expected second quarter 2017 revenue, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this document are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this document and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation’s dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices may limit AMD’s ability to compete effectively; AMD has a wafer supply agreement with GF with obligations to purchase all of its microprocessor and APU product requirements, and a certain portion of its GPU product requirements, from GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) with limited exceptions. If GF is not able to satisfy AMD’s manufacturing requirements, its business could be adversely impacted; AMD relies on third parties to manufacture its products, and if they are unable to do so on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies, AMD’s business could be materially adversely affected; failure to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD’s products could negatively impact its financial results; the success of AMD’s business is dependent upon its ability to introduce products on a timely basis with features and performance levels that provide value to its customers while supporting and coinciding with significant industry transitions; if AMD cannot generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow or obtain external financing, it may face a cash shortfall and be unable to make all of its planned investments in research and development or other strategic investments; the loss of a significant customer may have a material adverse effect on AMD; AMD’s receipt of revenue from its semi-custom SoC products is dependent upon its technology being designed into third-party products and the success of those products; global economic uncertainty may adversely impact AMD’s business and operating results; the markets in which AMD’s products are sold are highly competitive; AMD may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service its debt obligations or meet its working capital requirements; AMD has a substantial amount of indebtedness which could adversely affect its financial position and prevent it from implementing its strategy or fulfilling its contractual obligations; the agreements governing AMD’s notes and the Secured Revolving Line of Credit impose restrictions on AMD that may adversely affect its ability to operate its business; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD’s products could materially adversely affect it; the demand for AMD’s products depends in part on the market conditions in the industries into which they are sold. Fluctuations in demand for AMD’s products or a market decline in any of these industries could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations; AMD’s ability to design and introduce new products in a timely manner is dependent upon third-party intellectual property; AMD depends on third-party companies for the design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components to support its business; if AMD loses Microsoft Corporation’s support for its products or other software vendors do not design and develop software to run on AMD’s products, its ability to sell its products could be materially adversely affected; AMD’s reliance on third-party distributors and AIB partners subjects it to certain risks; AMD’s inability to continue to attract and retain qualified personnel may hinder its business; AMD's issuance to West Coast Hitech L.P. (WCH) of warrants to purchase 75 million shares of its common stock, if and when exercised, will dilute the ownership interests of its existing stockholders, and the conversion of the 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 may dilute the ownership interest of its existing stockholders, or may otherwise depress the price of its common stock; in the event of a change of control, AMD may not be able to repurchase its outstanding debt as required by the applicable indentures and its Secured Revolving Line of Credit, which would result in a default under the indentures

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and its Secured Revolving Line of Credit; the semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and has experienced severe downturns that have materially adversely affected, and may continue to materially adversely affect its business in the future; acquisitions, divestitures and/or joint ventures could disrupt its business, harm its financial condition and operating results or dilute, or adversely affect the price of, its common stock; AMD’s business is dependent upon the proper functioning of its internal business processes and information systems and modification or interruption of such systems may disrupt its business, processes and internal controls; data breaches and cyber-attacks could compromise AMD’s intellectual property or other sensitive information, be costly to remediate and cause significant damage to its business and reputation; AMD’s operating results are subject to quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; if essential equipment, materials or manufacturing processes are not available to manufacture its products, AMD could be materially adversely affected; if AMD’s products are not compatible with some or all industry-standard software and hardware, it could be materially adversely affected; costs related to defective products could have a material adverse effect on AMD; if AMD fails to maintain the efficiency of its supply chain as it responds to changes in customer demand for its products, its business could be materially adversely affected; AMD outsources to third parties certain supply-chain logistics functions, including portions of its product distribution, transportation management and information technology support services; the completion and impact of the 2015 Restructuring Plan, its transformation initiatives and any future restructuring actions could adversely affect AMD; AMD may incur future impairments of goodwill; AMD's stock price is subject to volatility; AMD’s worldwide operations are subject to political, legal and economic risks and natural disasters, which could have a material adverse effect on it; worldwide political conditions may adversely affect demand for AMD’s products; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect AMD; AMD’s inability to effectively control the sales of its products on the gray market could have a material adverse effect on it; if AMD cannot adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property in the United States and abroad, through patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and other measures, it may lose a competitive advantage and incur significant expenses; AMD is a party to litigation and may become a party to other claims or litigation that could cause it to incur substantial costs or pay substantial damages or prohibit it from selling its products; AMD’s business is subject to potential tax liabilities; and AMD is subject to environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act as well as a variety of other laws or regulations that could result in additional costs and liabilities.  Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.



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AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Ryzen, AMD Radeon and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and used to identify companies and products and may be trademarks of their respective owner.

1.
In this earnings press release, in addition to GAAP financial results, AMD has provided non-GAAP financial measures including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share. These non-GAAP financial measures reflect certain adjustments as presented in the tables in this earnings press release. AMD also provided adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP free cash flow as supplemental measures of its performance. These items are defined in the footnotes to the selected corporate data tables provided at the end of this earnings press release. AMD is providing these financial measures because it believes this non-GAAP presentation makes it easier for investors to compare its operating results for current and historical periods and also because AMD believes it assists investors in comparing AMD’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance and for the other reasons described in the footnotes to the selected data tables. Refer to the data tables at the end of this earnings press release.




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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Millions except per share amounts and percentages)

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 1,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
March 26,
2016
Net revenue
 
$
984

 
$
1,106

 
$
832

Cost of sales
 
653

 
755

 
563

Gross margin
 
331

 
351

 
269

Gross margin %
 
34
%
 
32
%
 
32
%
Research and development
 
266

 
264

 
242

Marketing, general and administrative
 
121

 
121

 
105

Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 
(3
)
Licensing gain
 
(27
)
 
(31
)
 
(7
)
Operating loss
 
(29
)
 
(3
)
 
(68
)
Interest expense
 
(32
)
 
(34
)
 
(40
)
Other expense, net
 
(5
)
 
(7
)
 

Loss before equity loss and income taxes
 
$
(66
)
 
$
(44
)
 
$
(108
)
Provision for income taxes
 
5

 
5

 
1

Equity loss in investee
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 

Net loss
 
$
(73
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(109
)
Net loss per share
 


 


 


Basic
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.14
)
Diluted
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.14
)
Shares used in per share calculation
 


 


 


Basic
 
939

 
931

 
793

Diluted
 
939

 
931

 
793

 
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Millions)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 1,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
March 26,
2016
Total comprehensive loss
 
$
(72
)
 
$
(53
)
 
$
(107
)

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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions)
 
 
 
April 1,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
722

 
$
1,264

Marketable securities
 
221

 

Accounts receivable, net
 
494

 
311

Inventories, net
 
839

 
751

Prepayment and other receivables - related parties
 
31

 
32

Prepaid expenses
 
73

 
63

Other current assets
 
118

 
109

Total current assets
 
2,498

 
2,530

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
180

 
164

Goodwill
 
289

 
289

Investment: equity method
 
58

 
59

Other assets
 
274

 
279

Total Assets
 
$
3,299

 
$
3,321

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 

 

Accounts payable
 
529

 
440

Payables to related parties
 
329

 
383

Accrued liabilities
 
385

 
391

Other current liabilities
 
67

 
69

Deferred income on shipments to distributors
 
62

 
63

Total current liabilities
 
1,372

 
1,346

Long-term debt, net
 
1,408

 
1,435

Other long-term liabilities
 
110

 
124

Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
Capital stock:
 


 


Common stock, par value
 
9

 
9

Additional paid-in capital
 
8,379

 
8,334

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(99
)
 
(119
)
Accumulated deficit
 
(7,876
)
 
(7,803
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(4
)
 
(5
)
Total Stockholders' equity
 
$
409

 
$
416

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
3,299

 
$
3,321



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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Millions)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 1,
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(73
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
34

Stock-based compensation expense
 
23

Non-cash interest expense
 
9

Loss on debt redemption
 
4

Other
 
5

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 


Accounts receivable
 
(183
)
Inventories
 
(88
)
Prepayment and other receivables - related parties
 
1

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(30
)
Payables to related parties
 
(54
)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
 
53

Net cash used in operating activities
 
$
(299
)

 


Cash flows from investing activities:
 


Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(23
)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
 
(221
)
Other
 
(2
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
$
(246
)
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock-based compensation equity plans
 
8

Other
 
(5
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
$
3

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(542
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
$
1,264

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
722


11



ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
SELECTED CORPORATE DATA
(Millions)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 1,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
March 26,
2016
Segment and Category Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
Computing and Graphics (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenue
 
$
593

 
$
600

 
$
460

Operating loss
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(70
)
Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenue
 
391

 
506

 
372

Operating income
 
9

 
47

 
16

All Other (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenue
 

 

 

Operating loss
 
(23
)
 
(29
)
 
(14
)
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenue
 
$
984

 
$
1,106

 
$
832

Operating loss
 
$
(29
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(68
)
Other Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
34

 
$
34

 
$
33

Capital expenditures (4)
 
$
23

 
$
21

 
$
26

Adjusted EBITDA (5)
 
$
28

 
$
60

 
$
(22
)
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
 
$
943

 
$
1,264

 
$
716

Non-GAAP free cash flow (6)
 
$
(322
)
 
$
167

 
$
(68
)
Total assets
 
$
3,299

 
$
3,321

 
$
2,981

Total debt
 
$
1,408

 
$
1,435

 
$
2,236

See footnotes on the next page

12



(1) 
The Computing and Graphics segment primarily includes desktop and notebook processors and chipsets, discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) and professional graphics.
(2) 
The Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment primarily includes server and embedded processors, semi-custom System-on-Chip (SoC) products, development services, technology for game consoles. The Company also licenses portions of intellectual property portfolio.
(3) 
All Other category primarily includes certain expenses and credits that are not allocated to any of the operating segments. Also included in this category are stock-based compensation expense and restructuring and other special charges, net.
(4) 
Starting in Q1 2017, the Company classifies production mask sets as property, plant and equipment on its balance sheet.
(5) 
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Loss to Adjusted EBITDA*

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 1,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
March 26,
2016
GAAP operating loss
 
$
(29
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(68
)
Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 
(3
)
Stock-based compensation
 
23

 
29

 
16

Depreciation and amortization
 
34

 
34

 
33

Adjusted EBITDA
 
28

 
60

 
(22
)
 
(6)    Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation** 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
April 1,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
March 26,
2016
GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(299
)
 
$
188

 
$
(42
)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(23
)
 
(21
)
 
(26
)
Non-GAAP free cash flow
 
$
(322
)
 
$
167

 
$
(68
)
*
The Company presents “Adjusted EBITDA” as a supplemental measure of its performance. Adjusted EBITDA for the Company is determined by adjusting operating income (loss) for depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and restructuring and other special charges, net. The Company calculates and communicates Adjusted EBITDA because the Company’s management believes it is of importance to investors and lenders in relation to its overall capital structure and its ability to borrow additional funds. In addition, the Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because it believes this measure assists investors in comparing its performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that the Company does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view Adjusted EBITDA as an alternative to the GAAP operating measure of operating income (loss) or GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows.
**
The Company also presents non-GAAP free cash flow as a supplemental measure of its performance. Non-GAAP free cash flow is determined by adjusting GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for capital expenditures. The Company calculates and communicates non-GAAP free cash flow in the financial earnings press release because the Company’s management believes it is of importance to investors to understand the nature of these cash flows. The Company’s calculation of non-GAAP free cash flow may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view non-GAAP free cash flow as an alternative to GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating activities. The Company has provided reconciliations within the earnings press release of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

13
EX-99.2 3 q117992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit

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AMD Reports 2017 First Quarter Results - CFO Commentary
May 1, 2017

Reconciliation for all non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this commentary to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included below and in our financial tables that accompany our earnings press release available at quarterlyearnings.amd.com.
Q1 2017 - Financial Highlights
Q1 2017 results were based on a 13 week quarter.
Revenue of $984 million, up 18% year-over-year (y/y) and down 11% quarter-over-quarter (q/q)
GAAP Results:
Gross margin was 34%, up 2 percentage points y/y and up 2 percentage points q/q.
Operating loss was $29 million, compared to operating losses of $68 million a year ago and $3 million in the prior quarter.
Net loss was $73 million, compared to net losses of $109 million a year ago and $51 million in the prior quarter.
Loss per share was $0.08, compared to a loss per share of $0.14 a year ago and a loss per share of $0.06 in the prior quarter.
Non-GAAP Results:
Gross margin was 34%, up 2 percentage points y/y and up 2 percentage point q/q.
Operating loss was $6 million, compared to an operating loss of $55 million a year ago and operating income of $26 million in the prior quarter.
Net loss was $38 million, compared to net losses of $96 million a year ago and $8 million in the prior quarter.
Loss per share was $0.04, compared to a loss per share of $0.12 a year ago and a loss per share of $0.01 in the prior quarter.

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Q1 2017 - Additional Financial Commentary

GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin was 34%, up 2 percentage points y/y and q/q due to a higher overall mix of revenue from the Computing and Graphics segment and a richer product mix within that segment due to Ryzen desktop processor sales.

Operating expenses were $387 million (or 39% of revenue), up $43M y/y and up $2M q/q
R&D expenses were $266 million (or 27% of revenue), up $24M y/y and up $2M q/q
SG&A expenses were $121 million (or 12% of revenue), up $16M y/y and flat q/q

Non-GAAP operating expenses were $364 million (or 37% of revenue), up $32M y/y and up $7M q/q
Non-GAAP R&D was $252 million (or 26% of revenue), up $19M y/y and up $3M q/q
Non-GAAP SG&A was $112 million (or 11% of revenue), up $13M y/y and up $4M q/q

Operating expenses ($M):
 
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP
 
$387M
 
$385M
 
$344M
Non-GAAP
 
$364M
 
$357M
 
$332M


Licensing gain associated with our server joint venture (JV) with THATIC was $27 million, up from $7 million a year ago, and down from $31 million in the prior quarter.

Operating loss was $29 million, compared to operating losses of $68 million a year ago and $3 million in the prior quarter.

Non-GAAP operating loss was $6 million, compared to an operating loss of $55 million a year ago and operating income of $26 million in the prior quarter.

Depreciation and amortization was $34 million, flat from a year ago and the prior quarter.

Interest expense was $32 million, compared to $40 million a year ago and $34 million in the prior quarter. The y/y and q/q decreases were primarily due to a lower overall interest rate and lower debt balance.


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Other expense, net was $5 million, compared to a net expense of $0 a year ago and a net expense of $7 million in the prior quarter.

Provision for income taxes was $5 million, compared to $1 million a year ago and $5 million in the prior quarter.

Non-GAAP interest expense, taxes and other was $32 million compared to $41 million a year ago and $34 million in the prior quarter. The y/y and q/q decrease was primarily due to reduced interest expense.

Equity loss in investee, related to our 15% ownership stake in the ATMP JV, was $2 million, flat compared to the prior quarter.

Net loss was $73 million, compared to net losses of $109 million a year ago and $51 million in the prior quarter.

Non-GAAP net loss was $38 million, compared to net losses of $96 million a year ago and $8 million in the prior quarter.

Loss per share was $0.08, compared to a loss per share of $0.14 a year ago and a loss per share of $0.06 in the prior quarter. In Q1 2017, EPS was calculated using 939 million basic shares.

Non-GAAP net loss per share was $0.04, compared to a loss per share of $0.12 a year ago and a loss per share of $0.01 in the prior quarter. In Q1 2017, EPS was calculated using 939 million basic shares.

Adjusted EBITDA was $28 million, compared to negative $22 million a year ago and positive $60 million in the prior quarter.
Q1 2017 Segment Results
Computing and Graphics:
Revenue was $593 million, up 29% y/y and down 1% q/q. The y/y increase was primarily driven by higher sales from Ryzen desktop and graphics processors. The better than seasonal q/q decrease was due to lower mobile and graphics processor sales largely offset by Ryzen desktop processor sales.

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Client average selling price (ASP) was up y/y and q/q driven by desktop processor ASP, slightly offset by mobile processor ASP.
GPU ASP increased y/y and q/q due primarily to higher desktop GPU ASP.
Operating loss was $15 million, compared to operating losses of $70 million a year ago and $21 million in the prior quarter. The y/y improvements were driven by higher revenue. The q/q improvement was driven primarily by lower operating expenses.

Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom:
Revenue was $391 million, up 5% y/y and down 23% q/q. The y/y increase was driven primarily by higher semi-custom SoC revenue. The q/q decline was primarily due to seasonally lower sales of our semi-custom SoCs.
Operating income was $9 million, compared to an operating income of $16 million a year ago and an operating income of $47 million in the prior quarter. The y/y decline was primarily due to higher server related R&D investments, partially offset by an increase in the THATIC JV licensing gain. The q/q decline was primarily due to seasonally lower sales of semi-custom SoCs.

Balance Sheet

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $943 million at the end of Q1 2017, compared to $1.26 billion at the end of the prior quarter.
The sequential decrease was driven primarily by Q1 2017 revenue linearity and increased inventory ahead of new product ramps and semi-custom SoC sales. Q1 2017 cash balance was also affected by debt interest payments. These factors contributed to negative free cash flow of $322 million in Q1 2017.
Approximately 93% of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities was held domestically.

Inventory was $839 million exiting the quarter, compared to $751 million at the end of the prior quarter. Inventory levels were higher in support of the ramp of new products and Semi-Custom SoC sales.

Capital Expenditures were $23 million in Q1 2017 compared to $21 million at the end of the prior quarter. Starting in Q1 2017, production mask sets are now classified as property, plant and equipment on the balance sheet. This change does not have an impact on free cash flow.


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Payables to related parties on the Balance Sheet was $329 million. This item includes payables to GLOBALFOUNDRIES and our ATMP JV. Total wafer purchases from GLOBALFOUNDRIES were $152 million in Q1 2017.

Long term debt on the Balance Sheet as of the end of the quarter was $1.41 billion, down from $1.44 billion in the prior quarter primarily due to debt reduction activities. The Q1 2017 principal debt amount of $1.73 billion, down from $1.77 billion as of the end of Q4 2016.
Total Debt
(Millions)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
6.75% Senior Notes due 2019
 
$
191

 
$
196

 
$
600

6.75% Senior Notes due 2019—Interest Rate Swap
 

 

 
4

7.75% Senior Notes due 2020
 

 

 
450

7.50% Senior Notes due 2022
 
347

 
350

 
475

7.00% Senior Notes due 2024
 
390

 
416

 
500

2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
 
805

 
805

 

Other*
 
1

 
1

 
230

Total Debt (principal amount)
 
$
1,734

 
$
1,768

 
$
2,259

Unamortized debt discount associated with 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
 
$
(302
)
 
$
(308
)
 
$

Unamortized debt issuance costs
 
$
(24
)
 
$
(25
)
 
$
(23
)
Total Debt (net)
 
$
1,408

 
$
1,435

 
$
2,236


* Includes ABL and deferred gain on sale of swap
 
Free cash flow was negative $322 million, compared to negative free cash flow of $68 million in Q1 2016 and positive $167 million in the prior quarter. Operating cash flow in Q1 2017 was lower compared to the prior quarter due primarily to the timing of sales and collections.
Outlook
The following statements concerning AMD are forward-looking and actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.


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May 01, 2017



For Q2 2017, based on a 13 week quarter, we expect:

Revenue to increase 17% q/q, plus or minus 3%. The midpoint of guidance would result in a y/y increase of 12%.
Non-GAAP gross margin to be approximately 33%,
Non-GAAP operating expenses to be approximately $370 million,
THATIC JV licensing gain of approximately $20 million,
Non-GAAP interest expense, taxes and other to be approximately $30 million, and
Inventory to be down versus Q1 2017.

For the full year 2017, based on 52 weeks, we expect:
Revenue to increase low double digit percentage y/y,
To improve non-GAAP gross margin and achieve non-GAAP net income,
THATIC JV-related licensing gain of approximately $50 million,
Non-GAAP interest expense, taxes and other to be approximately $30 million per quarter,
Capital expenditures of approximately $140 million, including the capitalization of production mask sets beginning Q1 2017, and
Inventory to be down from the end of 2016.




***********************************************
Investor Contacts:
 
 
Laura Graves
 
Alina Ostrovsky
408-749-5467
 
408-749-6688
laura.graves@amd.com
 
alina.ostrovsky@amd.com

        

Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement the financial results of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD” or the “Company”) presented on a U.S. GAAP (“GAAP”) basis, this commentary contains non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP research and development and marketing, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share, non-GAAP interest expense, taxes and other, Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures reflect certain adjustments, and the Company has presented a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the tables below.
The Company presents “Adjusted EBITDA” as a supplemental measure of its performance. Adjusted EBITDA for the Company is determined by adjusting operating income (loss) for depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and restructuring and other special charges, net. The Company calculates and communicates Adjusted EBITDA because the Company’s management believes it is of importance to investors and lenders in relation to its overall capital structure and its ability to borrow additional funds. In addition, the Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because it believes this measure assists

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investors in comparing its performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that the Company does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view Adjusted EBITDA as an alternative to the GAAP operating measure of operating income (loss) or GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows.

The Company also presents non-GAAP free cash flow in this commentary as a supplemental measure of its performance. Non-GAAP free cash flow is determined by adjusting GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for capital expenditures. The Company calculates and communicates non-GAAP free cash flow in the financial earnings press release because the Company’s management believes it is of importance to investors to understand the nature of this cash flow. The Company’s calculation of non-GAAP free cash flow may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view non-GAAP free cash flow as an alternative to GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating activities. The Company has provided reconciliations within the financial earnings press release of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

The Company is providing these financial measures because it believes this non-GAAP presentation makes it easier for investors to compare its operating results for current and historical periods and also because the Company believes it assists investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance.

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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin

(Millions except percentages)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP Gross Margin
 
$
331

 
$
351

 
$
269

GAAP Gross Margin %
 
34
%
 
32
%
 
32
%
Stock-based compensation
 

 
1

 
1

Non-GAAP Gross Margin
 
331

 
352

 
270

Non-GAAP Gross Margin %
 
34
%
 
32
%
 
32
%

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
 
(Millions)

Q1-17

Q4-16

Q1-16
GAAP operating expenses

$
387


$
385


$
344

Restructuring and other special charges, net





(3
)
Stock-based compensation

23


28


15

Non-GAAP operating expenses

364


357


332


Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Research and Development (R&D) and Marketing, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)
(Millions)
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
 
R&D
 
SG&A
 
Total
 
R&D
 
SG&A
 
Total
 
R&D
 
SG&A
 
Total
GAAP R&D & SG&A
$
266

 
$
121

 
$
387

 
$
264

 
$
121

 
$
385

 
$
242

 
$
105

 
$
347

Stock-based compensation
14

 
9

 
23

 
15

 
13

 
28

 
9

 
6

 
15

Non-GAAP R&D & SG&A
$
252

 
$
112

 
$
364

 
$
249

 
$
108

 
$
357

 
$
233

 
$
99

 
$
332

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Loss to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)
 
(Millions)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP operating loss
 
$
(29
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(68
)
Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 
(3
)
Stock-based compensation
 
23

 
29

 
16

Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
26

 
$
(55
)
 

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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss/Loss per Share
 
(Millions except per share amounts)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP net loss /loss per share
 
$
(73
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(109
)
 
$
(0.14
)
Loss on debt redemption
 
4

 

 
7

 
0.01

 

 

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt
 
6

 
0.01

 
5

 
0.01

 

 

Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 

Stock-based compensation
 
23

 
0.02

 
29

 
0.03

 
16

 
0.02

Equity loss in investee
 
2

 

 
2

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net loss/ loss per share
 
$
(38
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(96
)
 
$
(0.12
)

 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Interest Expense, Taxes and Other

(Millions)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
Interest expense
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(34
)
 
$
(40
)
Other expense, net
 
(5
)
 
(7
)
 

Provision for income taxes
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 
(1
)
Total GAAP Interest Expense, Taxes and Other
 
$
(42
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
(41
)
Loss on debt redemption
 
4

 
7

 

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt
 
6

 
5

 

Total Non-GAAP Interest Expense, Taxes and Other
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(34
)
 
$
(41
)


Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
 
(Millions)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP operating loss
 
$
(29
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(68
)
Restructuring and other special charges, net
 

 

 
(3
)
Stock-based compensation
 
23

 
29

 
16

Depreciation and amortization
 
34

 
34

 
33

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
28

 
$
60

 
$
(22
)


Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
 
(Millions)
 
Q1-17
 
Q4-16
 
Q1-16
GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(299
)
 
$
188

 
$
(42
)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(23
)
 
(21
)
 
(26
)
Non-GAAP free cash flow
 
$
(322
)
 
$
167

 
$
(68
)
 






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Cautionary Statement

This document contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) including AMD's financial outlook for the second quarter of 2017 and fiscal 2017, including revenue, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, licensing gain associated with the THATIC JV, non-GAAP interest expense, taxes and other, inventory, non-GAAP net income and capital expenditures, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this document are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this document and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation’s dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices may limit AMD’s ability to compete effectively; AMD has a wafer supply agreement with GF with obligations to purchase all of its microprocessor and APU product requirements, and a certain portion of its GPU product requirements, from GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) with limited exceptions. If GF is not able to satisfy AMD’s manufacturing requirements, its business could be adversely impacted; AMD relies on third parties to manufacture its products, and if they are unable to do so on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies, AMD’s business could be materially adversely affected; failure to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD’s products could negatively impact its financial results; the success of AMD’s business is dependent upon its ability to introduce products on a timely basis with features and performance levels that provide value to its customers while supporting and coinciding with significant industry transitions; if AMD cannot generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow or obtain external financing, it may face a cash shortfall and be unable to make all of its planned investments in research and development or other strategic investments; the loss of a significant customer may have a material adverse effect on AMD; AMD’s receipt of revenue from its semi-custom SoC products is dependent upon its technology being designed into third-party products and the success of those products; global economic uncertainty may adversely impact AMD’s business and operating results; the markets in which AMD’s products are sold are highly competitive; AMD may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service its debt obligations or meet its working capital requirements; AMD has a substantial amount of indebtedness which could adversely affect its financial position and prevent it from implementing its strategy or fulfilling its contractual obligations; the agreements governing AMD’s notes and the Secured Revolving Line of Credit impose restrictions on AMD that may adversely affect its ability to operate its business; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD’s products could materially adversely affect it; the demand for AMD’s products depends in part on the market conditions in the industries into which they are sold. Fluctuations in demand for AMD’s products or a market decline in any of these industries could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations; AMD’s ability to design and introduce new products in a timely manner is dependent upon third-party intellectual property; AMD depends on third-party companies for the design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components to support its business; if AMD loses Microsoft Corporation’s support for its products or other software vendors do not design and develop software to run on AMD’s products, its ability to sell its products could be materially adversely affected; AMD’s reliance on third-party distributors and AIB partners subjects it to certain risks; AMD’s inability to continue to attract and retain qualified personnel may hinder its business; AMD's issuance to West Coast Hitech L.P. (WCH) of warrants to purchase 75 million shares of its common stock, if and when exercised, will dilute the ownership interests of its existing stockholders, and the conversion of the 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 may dilute the ownership interest of its existing stockholders, or may otherwise depress the price of its common stock; in the event of a change of control, AMD may not be able to repurchase its outstanding debt as required by the applicable indentures and its Secured Revolving Line of Credit, which would result in a default under the indentures and its Secured Revolving Line of Credit; the semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and has experienced severe downturns that have materially adversely affected, and may continue to materially adversely affect its business in the future; acquisitions, divestitures and/or joint ventures could disrupt its business, harm its financial condition and operating results or dilute, or adversely affect the price of, its common stock; AMD’s business is dependent upon the proper functioning of its internal business processes and information systems and modification or interruption of such systems may disrupt its business, processes and internal controls; data breaches and cyber-attacks could compromise AMD’s intellectual property or other sensitive information, be costly to remediate and cause significant damage to its business and reputation; AMD’s operating results are subject to quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; if essential equipment, materials or manufacturing processes are not available to manufacture its products, AMD could be materially adversely affected; if AMD’s products are not compatible with some or all industry-standard software and hardware, it could be materially adversely affected; costs related to defective products could have a material adverse effect on AMD; if AMD fails to maintain the efficiency of its supply chain as it responds to changes in customer demand for its products, its business could be materially adversely affected; AMD outsources to third parties certain supply-chain logistics functions, including portions of its product distribution, transportation management and information technology support services; the completion and impact of the 2015 Restructuring Plan, its transformation initiatives

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and any future restructuring actions could adversely affect AMD; AMD may incur future impairments of goodwill; AMD's stock price is subject to volatility; AMD’s worldwide operations are subject to political, legal and economic risks and natural disasters, which could have a material adverse effect on it; worldwide political conditions may adversely affect demand for AMD’s products; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect AMD; AMD’s inability to effectively control the sales of its products on the gray market could have a material adverse effect on it; if AMD cannot adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property in the United States and abroad, through patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and other measures, it may lose a competitive advantage and incur significant expenses; AMD is a party to litigation and may become a party to other claims or litigation that could cause it to incur substantial costs or pay substantial damages or prohibit it from selling its products; AMD’s business is subject to potential tax liabilities; and AMD is subject to environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act as well as a variety of other laws or regulations that could result in additional costs and liabilities.  Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.







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