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FINANCIAL NEWS
    


Cirrus Logic Reports Record Revenue of $619.0 Million for Fiscal Third Quarter


AUSTIN, Texas – Feb 6, 2024 – Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) today posted on its website at investor.cirrus.com the quarterly Shareholder Letter that contains the complete financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2024, which ended December 30, 2023, as well as the company’s current business outlook.
“Cirrus Logic delivered record revenue and earnings per share in the December quarter,” said John Forsyth, Cirrus Logic president and chief executive officer. “In addition to our outstanding financial results, we achieved key milestones in the production of our next-generation audio components while also making exciting advances in our process technology and foundry strategy. Furthermore, customer engagement with our laptop solutions was strong, and we made excellent progress on a number of R&D programs in our high-performance mixed-signal business. With a compelling roadmap of products and an amazing track record of execution, we believe we are well-positioned to grow long-term shareholder value.”

Reported Financial Results – Third Quarter FY24
Revenue of $619.0 million;
GAAP gross margin of 51.3 percent and non-GAAP gross margin of 51.4 percent;
GAAP operating expenses of $149.9 million and non-GAAP operating expenses of $125.6 million;
GAAP earnings per share of $2.50 and non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.89; and
Cash and cash equivalents balance of $587.0 million.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information is included in the tables accompanying this press release.




Business Outlook – Fourth Quarter FY24
Revenue is expected to range between $290 million and $350 million;
GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 49 percent and 51 percent; and
Combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses are anticipated to range between $138 million and $144 million, including approximately $22 million in stock-based compensation expense and $2 million in amortization of acquisition intangibles, resulting in a non-GAAP operating expense range between $114 million and $120 million.

Cirrus Logic will host a live Q&A session at 5 p.m. EST today to discuss its financial results and business outlook. Participants may listen to the conference call on the investor relations website at investor.cirrus.com. A replay of the webcast can be accessed on the Cirrus Logic website approximately two hours following its completion or by calling (647) 362-9199 or toll-free at (800) 770-2030 (Access Code: 95424).



About Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic is a leader in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions that create innovative user experiences for the world’s top mobile and consumer applications. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, Cirrus Logic is recognized globally for its award-winning corporate culture.

Cirrus Logic, Cirrus and the Cirrus Logic logo are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc. All other company or product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.


Investor Contact:                            
Chelsea Heffernan
Vice President, Investor Relations
Cirrus Logic, Inc.                            
(512) 851-4125                            
Investor@cirrus.com



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Use of non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement Cirrus Logic's financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the company has provided non-GAAP financial information, including non-GAAP net income, diluted earnings per share, operating income and profit, operating expenses, gross margin and profit, tax expense, tax expense impact on earnings per share, effective tax rate, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results is included in the tables below. Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results but is included because management believes such information is useful to our investors for informational and comparative purposes. In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company. The non-GAAP financial information used by Cirrus Logic may differ from that used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP.


Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release contain forward-looking statements including our statements about our ability to grow long-term shareholder value; and our estimates for the fourth quarter fiscal year 2024 revenue, gross margin, combined research and development and selling, general and administrative expense levels, stock compensation expense, and amortization of acquisition intangibles. In some cases, forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “project,” “believe,” “goals,” “opportunity,” “estimates,” “intend,” and variations of these types of words and similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to our plans, expectations, strategies, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the level and timing of orders and shipments during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, customer cancellations of orders, or the failure to place orders consistent with forecasts; changes with respect to our current expectations of future smartphone unit volumes; any delays in the timing and/or success of customers’ new product ramps; and the risk factors listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 25, 2023 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. The foregoing information concerning our business outlook represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.


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Summary Financial Data Follows:

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Dec. 30,Sep. 23,Dec. 24,Dec. 30,Dec. 24,
20232023202220232022
Q3'24Q2'24Q3'23Q3'24Q3'23
Audio$378,597 $282,855 $347,297 $857,258 $939,604 
High-Performance Mixed-Signal240,387 198,208 243,285 559,805 585,191 
Net sales618,984 481,063 590,582 1,417,063 1,524,795 
Cost of sales301,520 234,467 293,877 693,616 754,170 
Gross profit317,464 246,596 296,705 723,447 770,625 
Gross margin51.3 %51.3 %50.2 %51.1 %50.5 %
Research and development112,672 104,205 118,063 323,092 343,250 
Selling, general and administrative37,604 34,323 37,262 107,306 115,502 
Restructuring costs(360)2,319 — 1,959 — 
Total operating expenses149,916 140,847 155,325 432,357 458,752 
Income from operations167,548 105,749 141,380 291,090 311,873 
Interest income4,889 3,729 2,777 13,218 4,367 
Other expense(337)(70)(3,716)(30)(2,915)
Income before income taxes172,100 109,408 140,441 304,278 313,325 
Provision for income taxes33,377 34,001 36,964 74,548 82,953 
Net income$138,723 $75,407 $103,477 $229,730 $230,372 
Basic earnings per share$2.57 $1.38 $1.87 $4.22 $4.13 
Diluted earnings per share:$2.50 $1.34 $1.83 $4.09 $4.02 
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic54,016 54,503 55,239 54,449 55,748 
Diluted55,592 56,278 56,583 56,160 57,280 
Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
(not prepared in accordance with GAAP)
Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results, but is included because management believes such information is useful to our investors for informational and comparative purposes. In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company. As a note, the non-GAAP financial information used by Cirrus Logic may differ from that used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Dec. 30,Sep. 23,Dec. 24,Dec. 30,Dec. 24,
20232023202220232022
Net Income ReconciliationQ3'24Q2'24Q3'23Q3'24Q3'23
GAAP Net Income$138,723 $75,407 $103,477 $229,730 $230,372 
Amortization of acquisition intangibles1,972 2,170 8,807 6,312 24,429 
Stock-based compensation expense23,067 21,331 20,487 67,113 59,108 
Restructuring costs(360)2,319 — 1,959 — 
Acquisition-related costs— 939 3,176 4,105 9,504 
Investment write off— — 2,746 — 2,746 
Adjustment to income taxes(2,769)(604)(2,936)(9,001)(11,371)
Non-GAAP Net Income$160,633 $101,562 $135,757 $300,218 $314,788 
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
GAAP Diluted earnings per share$2.50 $1.34 $1.83 $4.09 $4.02 
Effect of Amortization of acquisition intangibles0.04 0.04 0.15 0.11 0.43 
Effect of Stock-based compensation expense0.41 0.38 0.36 1.20 1.03 
Effect of Restructuring costs(0.01)0.04 — 0.04 — 
Effect of Acquisition-related costs— 0.01 0.06 0.07 0.17 
Effect of Investment write off— — 0.05 — 0.05 
Effect of Adjustment to income taxes(0.05)(0.01)(0.05)(0.16)(0.20)
Non-GAAP Diluted earnings per share$2.89 $1.80 $2.40 $5.35 $5.50 
Operating Income Reconciliation
GAAP Operating Income$167,548 $105,749 $141,380 $291,090 $311,873 
GAAP Operating Profit 27.1 %22.0 %23.9 %20.5 %20.5 %
Amortization of acquisition intangibles1,972 2,170 8,807 6,312 24,429 
Stock-based compensation expense - COGS395 361 309 1,041 898 
Stock-based compensation expense - R&D16,771 15,472 14,710 48,195 41,530 
Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A5,901 5,498 5,468 17,877 16,680 
Restructuring costs(360)2,319 — 1,959 — 
Acquisition-related costs— 939 3,176 4,105 9,504 
Non-GAAP Operating Income$192,227 $132,508 $173,850 $370,579 $404,914 
Non-GAAP Operating Profit31.1 %27.5 %29.4 %26.2 %26.6 %
Operating Expense Reconciliation
GAAP Operating Expenses$149,916 $140,847 $155,325 $432,357 $458,752 
Amortization of acquisition intangibles(1,972)(2,170)(8,807)(6,312)(24,429)
Stock-based compensation expense - R&D(16,771)(15,472)(14,710)(48,195)(41,530)
Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A(5,901)(5,498)(5,468)(17,877)(16,680)
Restructuring costs360 (2,319)— (1,959)— 
Acquisition-related costs— (939)(3,176)(4,105)(9,504)
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses$125,632 $114,449 $123,164 $353,909 $366,609 
Gross Margin/Profit Reconciliation
GAAP Gross Profit$317,464 $246,596 $296,705 $723,447 $770,625 
GAAP Gross Margin51.3 %51.3 %50.2 %51.1 %50.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense - COGS395 361 309 1,041 898 
Non-GAAP Gross Profit$317,859 $246,957 $297,014 $724,488 $771,523 
Non-GAAP Gross Margin51.4 %51.3 %50.3 %51.1 %50.6 %
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
(not prepared in accordance with GAAP)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Dec. 30,Sep. 23,Dec. 24,Dec. 30,Dec. 24,
20232023202220232022
Effective Tax Rate ReconciliationQ3'24Q2'24Q3'23Q3'24Q3'23
GAAP Tax Expense $33,377 $34,001 $36,964 $74,548 $82,953 
GAAP Effective Tax Rate19.4 %31.1 %26.3 %24.5 %26.5 %
Adjustments to income taxes2,769 604 2,936 9,001 11,371 
Non-GAAP Tax Expense$36,146 $34,605 $39,900 $83,549 $94,324 
Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate18.4 %25.4 %22.7 %21.8 %23.1 %
Tax Impact to EPS Reconciliation
GAAP Tax Expense$0.60 $0.60 $0.65 $1.33 $1.45 
Adjustments to income taxes0.05 0.01 0.05 0.16 0.20 
Non-GAAP Tax Expense$0.65 $0.61 $0.70 $1.49 $1.65 
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
 (in thousands; unaudited)
Dec. 30,Mar. 25,Dec. 24,
202320232022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$483,931 $445,784 $434,544 
Marketable securities32,842 34,978 28,373 
Accounts receivable, net217,269 150,473 270,493 
Inventories256,675 233,450 152,426 
Prepaid wafers84,854 60,638 — 
Other current assets109,814 92,533 127,649 
Total current Assets1,185,385 1,017,856 1,013,485 
Long-term marketable securities70,260 36,509 44,784 
Right-of-use lease assets140,993 128,145 150,938 
Property and equipment, net167,579 162,972 156,602 
Intangibles, net31,677 38,876 133,032 
Goodwill435,936 435,936 435,936 
Deferred tax asset34,116 35,580 8,630 
Long-term prepaid wafers73,492 134,363 154,575 
Other assets77,675 73,729 67,907 
 Total assets$2,217,113 $2,063,966 $2,165,889 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$56,231 $81,462 $117,406 
Accrued salaries and benefits44,352 50,606 42,187 
Lease liability19,906 18,442 14,024 
Acquisition-related liabilities— 21,361 18,195 
Other accrued liabilities58,105 44,469 36,737 
Total current liabilities178,594 216,340 228,549 
Non-current lease liability138,415 122,631 143,252 
Non-current income taxes52,247 59,013 72,267 
Other long-term liabilities47,097 7,700 5,501 
Total long-term liabilities237,759 189,344 221,020 
Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock1,735,824 1,670,141 1,639,056 
Accumulated earnings (deficit)66,633 (9,320)80,865 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,697)(2,539)(3,601)
Total stockholders' equity1,800,760 1,658,282 1,716,320 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,217,113 $2,063,966 $2,165,889 
    
Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands; unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Dec. 30,Dec. 24,
20232022
Q3'24Q3'23
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$138,723 $103,477 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization12,732 18,624 
Stock-based compensation expense23,067 20,487 
Deferred income taxes9,723 10,886 
Loss on retirement or write-off of long-lived assets10 
Other non-cash charges668 2,832 
Restructuring costs(360)— 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net54,048 34,053 
Inventories72,257 12,145 
Prepaid wafers15,596 — 
Other assets17,973 6,458 
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities(32,123)(20,521)
Income taxes payable1,378 (10,656)
Acquisition-related liabilities— 3,160 
Net cash provided by operating activities313,692 180,948 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities5,176 3,691 
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities(32,334)(3,433)
Purchases of property, equipment and software(9,813)(6,777)
Investments in technology— (831)
Net cash used in investing activities(36,971)(7,350)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of acquisition-related holdback— (30,949)
Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for taxes50 393 
Repurchase of stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations(13,722)(13,541)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(56,923)(50,000)
Net cash used in financing activities(70,595)(94,097)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents206,126 79,501 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period277,805 355,043 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$483,931 $434,544 
Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands; unaudited)
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is GAAP cash flow from operations (or cash provided by operating activities) less capital expenditures. Capital expenditures include purchases of property, equipment and software as well as investments in technology, as presented within our GAAP Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows. Free cash flow margin represents free cash flow divided by revenue.
Twelve Months EndedThree Months Ended
Dec. 30,Dec. 30,Sep. 23,Jun. 24,Mar. 25,
20232023202320232023
Q3'24Q3'24Q2'24Q1'24Q4'23
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (GAAP)$299,414 $313,692 $(22,731)$(39,813)$48,266 
Capital expenditures(42,285)(9,813)(8,527)(12,310)(11,635)
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP)$257,129 $303,879 $(31,258)$(52,123)$36,631 
Cash Flow from Operations as a Percentage of Revenue (GAAP)17 %51 %(5)%(13)%13 %
Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue (GAAP)%%%%%
Free Cash Flow Margin (Non-GAAP)14 %49 %(6)%(16)%10 %
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in millions; unaudited)
(not prepared in accordance with GAAP)
Q4 FY24
Guidance
Operating Expense Reconciliation
GAAP Operating Expenses$138 - 144
Stock-based compensation expense(22)
Amortization of acquisition intangibles(2)
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses$114 - 120
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