EX-99.1 2 lrcx_exhibitx991xq3x2023.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        
Lam Research Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 26, 2023
FREMONT, Calif., April 19, 2023 - Lam Research Corporation (the "Company," "Lam," "Lam Research") today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 26, 2023 (the “March 2023 quarter”).
Highlights for the March 2023 quarter were as follows:
•Revenue of $3.87 billion.
•U.S. GAAP gross margin of 41.5%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 24.4%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $6.01.
•Non-GAAP gross margin of 44.0%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 28.3%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $6.99.
Key Financial Data for the Quarters Ended
March 26, 2023 and December 25, 2022
(in thousands, except per-share data, percentages, and basis points) 
U.S. GAAP
 March 2023December 2022Change Q/Q
Revenue$3,869,569 $5,277,569 - 26.7%
Gross margin as percentage of revenue41.5 %45.0 %- 350 bps
Operating income as percentage of revenue24.4 %31.8 %- 740 bps
Diluted EPS$6.01 $10.77 - 44.2%
Non-GAAP
 March 2023December 2022Change Q/Q
Revenue$3,869,569 $5,277,569 - 26.7%
Gross margin as percentage of revenue44.0 % 45.1 %- 110 bps
Operating income as percentage of revenue28.3 % 32.1 %- 380 bps
Diluted EPS$6.99  $10.71 - 34.7%

U.S. GAAP Financial Results
For the March 2023 quarter, revenue was $3,870 million, gross margin was $1,606 million, or 41.5% of revenue, operating expenses were $663 million, operating income was 24.4% of revenue, and net income was $814 million, or $6.01 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis. This compares to revenue of $5,278 million, gross margin of $2,376 million, or 45.0% of revenue, operating expenses of $696 million, operating income of 31.8% of revenue, and net income of $1,469 million, or $10.77 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 25, 2022 (the “December 2022 quarter”).
Non-GAAP Financial Results
For the March 2023 quarter, non-GAAP gross margin was $1,704 million, or 44.0% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $608 million, non-GAAP operating income was 28.3% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income was $946 million, or $6.99 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP gross margin of $2,382 million, or 45.1% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses of $686 million, non-GAAP operating income of 32.1% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income of $1,461 million, or $10.71 per diluted share, for the December 2022 quarter.

“Lam delivered solid March quarter performance, including record foundry-related revenues,” said Tim Archer, Lam Research’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “With lower wafer fabrication equipment spending in 2023, we are focused on managing costs while making strategic investments for critical manufacturing inflections. Our differentiated solutions and strong installed base business place Lam in an excellent position to outperform when WFE growth resumes.”





Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Results
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash and investments balances increased to $5.6 billion at the end of the March 2023 quarter compared to $4.8 billion at the end of the December 2022 quarter. This increase was primarily the result of $1,726 million of cash generated from operating activities, partially offset by $582 million of share repurchases, including net share settlement of employee stock-based compensation; $234 million of dividends paid to stockholders; and $119 million of capital expenditures.
Deferred revenue at the end of the March 2023 quarter increased to $2,003 million compared to $1,984 million as of the end of the December 2022 quarter. Lam's deferred revenue balance does not include shipments to customers in Japan, to whom title does not transfer until customer acceptance. Shipments to customers in Japan are classified as inventory at cost until the time of acceptance. The estimated future revenue from shipments to customers in Japan was approximately $212 million as of March 26, 2023 and $379 million as of December 25, 2022.
Revenue
The geographic distribution of revenue during the March 2023 quarter is shown in the following table:
RegionRevenue
Korea22%
China22%
Taiwan18%
United States16%
Japan10%
Europe8%
Southeast Asia4%
The following table presents revenue disaggregated between system and customer support-related revenue:
Three Months Ended
March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022		March 27,
2022
(In thousands)
System revenue$2,256,033 $3,547,518 $2,650,842 
Customer support-related revenue and other1,613,536 1,730,051 1,409,574 
$3,869,569 $5,277,569 $4,060,416 
System revenue includes sales of new leading-edge equipment in deposition, etch and clean markets.
Customer support-related revenue includes sales of customer service, spares, upgrades, and non-leading-edge equipment from our Reliant® product line.
Outlook

For the quarter ended June 25, 2023, Lam is providing the following guidance:
U.S. GAAPReconciling ItemsNon-GAAP
Revenue$3.1 Billion+/-$300 Million—$3.1 Billion+/-$300 Million
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue43.2%+/-1%$26 Million44.0%+/-1%
Operating income as a percentage of revenue24.3%+/-1%$36 Million25.5%+/-1%
Net income per diluted share$4.75+/-$0.75$33 Million$5.00+/-$0.75
Diluted share count134 million—134 million
The information provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release and does not incorporate the potential impact of any business combinations, asset acquisitions, divestitures, balance sheet valuation adjustments, financing arrangements, other investments, or other significant arrangements that may be completed or recognized after the date of this release, except as described below. U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items provided include only those items that are known and can be estimated as of the date of this release. Actual results will vary from this model and the variations may be material. Reconciling items included above are as follows:



•Gross margin as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $3 million; restructuring charges, $20 million; product rationalization charges, $2 million; and transformational costs, $1 million, totaling $26 million.

•Operating income as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $4 million; restructuring charges, $21 million; transformational costs, $9 million; and product rationalization charges, $2 million; totaling $36 million.

•Net income per diluted share - amortization related to intangible assets acquired though business combinations, $4 million; amortization of note discounts, restructuring charges, $21 million; transformational costs, $9 million; product rationalization charges, $2 million; amortization of debt discounts, $1 million; and associated tax benefit for non-GAAP items ($4 million); totaling $33 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results
In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release also contains non-GAAP financial results. The Company’s non-GAAP results for both the March 2023 and December 2022 quarters exclude amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, the effects of elective deferred compensation-related assets and liabilities, amortization of note discounts, and the net income tax effect of non-GAAP items. Additionally, the non-GAAP results for the March 2023 quarter exclude net restructuring charges, product rationalization charges, and transformational costs; and Non-GAAP results for the December 2022 quarter excluded a net income tax benefit associated with legal entity restructuring.
Management uses non-GAAP gross margin, operating expense, operating income, operating income as a percentage of revenue, net income, and net income per diluted share to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. Tables presenting reconciliations of non-GAAP results to U.S. GAAP results are included at the end of this press release and on the Company’s website at https://investor.lamresearch.com.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, but are not limited to: our outlook and guidance for future financial results, including revenue, gross margin, operating income and net income; our expectations for wafer fabrication equipment spending and growth; our management of costs; our investments; the differentiation of our solutions; the strength of our installed base business; and our performance relative to our industry. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include: trade regulations, export controls, trade disputes, and other geopolitical tensions may inhibit our ability to sell our products; business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; supply chain cost increases and other inflationary pressures have impacted and are expected to continue to impact our profitability; supply chain disruptions have limited and are expected to continue to limit our ability to meet demand for our products; the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID–19 pandemic (and the related governmental, public health, business and community responses to it), and their impacts on our business, results of operations and financial condition, are evolving and are highly uncertain and unpredictable; and widespread outbreaks of illness may impact our operations and revenue in affected areas; as well as the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the Risk Factors described in our annual report on Form 10–K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2022 and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 25, 2022. These uncertainties and changes could materially affect the forward-looking statements and cause actual results to vary from expectations in a material way. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this release.

Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com. (LRCX-F)
Consolidated Financial Tables Follow.
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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)
(unaudited) 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022		March 27,
2022		March 26,
2023		March 27,
2022
Revenue$3,869,569 $5,277,569 $4,060,416 $14,221,259 $12,591,485 
Cost of goods sold2,197,237 2,901,220 2,243,791 7,835,743 6,820,190 
Restructuring charges, net - cost of goods sold66,720 — — 66,720 — 
Total cost of goods sold2,263,957 2,901,220 2,243,791 7,902,463 6,820,190 
Gross margin1,605,612 2,376,349 1,816,625 6,318,796 5,771,295 
Gross margin as a percent of revenue41.5 %45.0 %44.7 %44.4 %45.8 %
Research and development429,451 462,385 407,120 1,325,211 1,193,091 
Selling, general and administrative193,500 233,802 217,408 632,922 675,735 
Restructuring charges, net - operating expenses40,408 — — 40,408 — 
Total operating expenses663,359 696,187 624,528 1,998,541 1,868,826 
Operating income942,253 1,680,162 1,192,097 4,320,255 3,902,469 
Operating income as a percent of revenue24.4 %31.8 %29.4 %30.4 %31.0 %
Other income (expense), net(3,331)(28,234)(57,402)(74,660)(68,260)
Income before income taxes938,922 1,651,928 1,134,695 4,245,595 3,834,209 
Income tax expense(124,914)(183,421)(112,917)(537,201)(437,857)
Net income$814,008 $1,468,507 $1,021,778 $3,708,394 $3,396,352 
Net income per share:
Basic$6.03 $10.80 $7.34 $27.28 $24.17 
Diluted$6.01 $10.77 $7.30 $27.20 $24.02 
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic134,924 136,018 139,229 135,945 140,534 
Diluted135,395 136,339 140,057 136,314 141,400 
Cash dividend declared per common share$1.725 $1.725 $1.50 $5.175 $4.50 
 














 LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022		June 26,
2022
(unaudited)(unaudited)(1)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$5,305,648 $4,484,716 $3,522,001 
Investments63,849 103,130 135,731 
Accounts receivable, net3,262,140 4,070,088 4,313,818 
Inventories4,881,935 4,819,966 3,966,294 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets216,455 230,888 347,391 
Total current assets13,730,027 13,708,788 12,285,235 
Property and equipment, net1,855,117 1,863,155 1,647,587 
Restricted cash and investments250,688 251,344 251,534 
Goodwill and intangible assets1,801,819 1,805,218 1,616,963 
Other assets1,605,710 1,577,876 1,394,313 
Total assets$19,243,361 $19,206,381 $17,195,632 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$8,457 $7,226 $7,381 
Other current liabilities4,432,872 4,539,696 4,557,378 
Total current liabilities4,441,329 4,546,922 4,564,759 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations4,996,920 4,996,057 4,998,449 
Income taxes payable885,348 862,405 931,117 
Other long-term liabilities512,376 496,362 422,941 
Total liabilities10,835,973 10,901,746 10,917,266 
Stockholders’ equity (2)8,407,388 8,304,635 6,278,366 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$19,243,361 $19,206,381 $17,195,632 
 
(1)Derived from audited financial statements.
(2)
Common shares issued and outstanding were 134,692 as of March 26, 2023, 135,403 as of December 25, 2022, and 136,975 as of June 26, 2022.
 




 
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022		March 27,
2022		March 26,
2023		March 27,
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$814,008 $1,468,507 $1,021,778 $3,708,394 $3,396,352 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization91,663 85,414 84,228 252,828 245,807 
Deferred income taxes7,195 (6,680)(56,878)(133,101)(83,451)
Equity-based compensation expense73,911 73,084 68,543 218,105 189,476 
Other, net1,559 12,729 (3,121)11,537 (78,325)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities738,102 (492,867)(356,840)(1,550)(1,014,119)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,726,438 1,140,187 757,710 4,056,213 2,655,740 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures and intangible assets(119,457)(163,378)(145,368)(422,898)(420,288)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (119,955)— (119,955)— 
Net maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities39,414 17,743 79,184 71,852 1,142,398 
Other, net(4,289)(1,657)(28,380)(8,381)(33,898)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities(84,332)(267,247)(94,564)(479,382)688,212 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on debt(2,209)(17,082)(1,821)(21,145)(9,857)
Treasury stock purchases(581,943)(456,276)(1,338,006)(1,147,998)(2,989,574)
Dividends paid(233,977)(235,980)(210,587)(675,572)(607,234)
Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plan— 44,996 — 44,996 46,380 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock— 877 492 7,673 4,685 
Other, net(1,399)1,253 214 (635)197 
Net cash used for financing activities(819,528)(662,212)(1,549,708)(1,792,681)(3,555,403)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(2,302)17,878 (5,090)(1,349)(13,544)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash820,276 228,606 (891,652)1,782,801 (224,995)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period4,736,060 4,507,454 5,337,407 3,773,535 4,670,750 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$5,556,336 $4,736,060 $4,445,755 $5,556,336 $4,445,755 



 
Non-GAAP Financial Summary
(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022
Revenue$3,869,569 $5,277,569 
Gross margin$1,704,323 $2,381,723 
Gross margin as percentage of revenue44.0 %45.1 %
Operating expenses$607,620 $686,348 
Operating income$1,096,703 $1,695,375 
Operating income as a percentage of revenue28.3 %32.1 %
Net income$946,483 $1,460,575 
Net income per diluted share$6.99 $10.71 
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted135,395 136,339 
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022
U.S. GAAP net income$814,008 $1,468,507 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - cost of goods sold3,093 2,521 
Elective deferred compensation ("EDC") related liability valuation increase - cost of goods sold1,498 2,853 
Restructuring charges, net - cost of goods sold66,720 — 
Product rationalization - cost of goods sold26,842 — 
Transformational costs - cost of goods sold558 — 
EDC related liability valuation increase - research and development2,697 5,136 
Product rationalization - research and development3,858 — 
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - selling, general and administrative1,395 1,279 
EDC related liability valuation increase - selling, general and administrative1,798 3,424 
Product rationalization - selling, general and administrative2,891 — 
Transformational costs - selling, general and administrative2,692 — 
Restructuring charges, net- operating expenses40,408 — 
Amortization of note discounts - other income (expense), net718 712 
Gain on EDC related asset - other income (expense), net(5,443)(10,871)
Net income tax benefit on non-GAAP items(17,250)(1,213)
Net income tax benefit associated with legal entity restructuring— (11,773)
Non-GAAP net income$946,483 $1,460,575 
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share$6.99 $10.71 
U.S. GAAP net income per diluted share$6.01 $10.77 
U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP number of shares used for per diluted share calculation135,395 136,339 



 
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Operating Income to Non-GAAP Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Operating Income
(in thousands, except percentages)
(unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 26,
2023		December 25,
2022
U.S. GAAP gross margin$1,605,612 $2,376,349 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations3,093 2,521 
EDC related liability valuation increase1,498 2,853 
Restructuring charges, net66,720 — 
Product rationalization26,842 — 
Transformational costs558 — 
Non-GAAP gross margin$1,704,323 $2,381,723 
U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue41.5 %45.0 %
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue44.0 %45.1 %
U.S. GAAP operating expenses$663,359 $696,187 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations(1,395)(1,279)
EDC related liability valuation increase(4,495)(8,560)
Restructuring charges, net(40,408)— 
Product rationalization(6,749)— 
Transformational costs(2,692)— 
Non-GAAP operating expenses$607,620 $686,348 
U.S. GAAP operating income$942,253 $1,680,162 
Non-GAAP operating income$1,096,703 $1,695,375 
U.S. GAAP operating income as percent of revenue24.4 %31.8 %
Non-GAAP operating income as a percent of revenue28.3 %32.1 %
 
Lam Research Corporation Contacts:
Tina Correia, Investor Relations, phone: 510-572-1615, e-mail: investor.relations@lamresearch.com