MKS Instruments Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
ANDOVER, Mass., Feb 04, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- MKS Instruments, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results.
Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Fourth quarter results slightly exceeded revised guidance issued December 23, 2008.
Sales were $125.2 million, down 21 percent from $157.4 million in the third quarter of 2008 and down 32 percent from $184.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Fourth quarter net loss was $6.3 million, or $0.13 per basic share, compared to net income of $6.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008 and $15.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007. The fourth quarter net loss included special charges of $6.3 million net related to impairment of intangible assets, excess and obsolete inventory, amortization of acquired intangibles, and discrete tax items.
Non-GAAP net earnings, which exclude special charges, were $0.1 million, or breakeven, compared to $8.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008 and $18.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Full Year Results
Net sales were $647.0 million, down 17 percent compared to $780.5 million in 2007. Net income was $30.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $86.4 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, in 2007. Non-GAAP net earnings were $41.4 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to $95.6 million, or $1.67 per diluted share in 2007.
Leo Berlinghieri, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, "We saw a sharp drop in sales to OEMs as spending for semiconductor capital equipment declined rapidly in the fourth quarter, and we continued to take actions to reduce our costs.
"In a challenging year for semiconductor capital equipment, we achieved another year of growth in non-semiconductor markets. We continued to focus on key markets such as solar, where we had record sales in 2008. We also achieved record sales in our service business. Our cash position remained strong.
"As we enter 2009, global economic uncertainty is prolonging a steep downturn in semiconductor capital equipment spending, and there is greater uncertainty about the business outlook in non-semiconductor markets as well. We estimate that first quarter sales could range from $75 to $95 million. At these volumes, the net loss could range from $0.46 to $0.31 per basic share on approximately 49.8 million shares outstanding, and the non-GAAP net loss could range from $0.40 to $0.25 per share. We are working to drive down our costs to align more closely with expected lower business levels, while continuing to focus on diversifying our business."
Management will discuss fourth quarter financial results on a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Dial-in numbers are 1-800-218-8862 for domestic callers and 303-262-2131 for international callers. The call will be broadcast live and available for replay at www.mksinstruments.com. To hear a telephone replay through February 11, 2009, dial 303-590-3000, pass code 11124860#.
The financial results that exclude certain charges and special items are not in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). MKS' management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude costs associated with acquisitions and special items, is useful to investors for comparing prior periods and analyzing ongoing business trends and operating results.
MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Our products are derived from our core competencies in pressure measurement and control, materials delivery, gas composition analysis, electrostatic charge management, control and information technology, power and reactive gas generation, and vacuum technology. Our primary served markets are manufacturers of capital equipment for semiconductor devices, and for other thin film applications including flat panel displays, solar cells, data storage media, and other advanced coatings. We also leverage our technology in other markets with advanced manufacturing applications including medical equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and energy generation and environmental monitoring.
This release contains projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act regarding MKS' future growth and the future financial performance of MKS. These projections or statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the projections or other forward-looking statements set forth herein. Among the important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those in the projections or other forward-looking statements are the fluctuations in capital spending in the semiconductor industry, fluctuations in net sales to MKS' major customers, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, the challenges, risks and costs involved with integrating the operations of MKS and any acquired companies, dependence on new product development, rapid technological and market change, acquisition strategy, manufacturing and sourcing risks, volatility of stock price, international operations, financial risk management, and future growth subject to risks. Readers are referred to MKS' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning MKS and its operations. MKS is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
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December 31, December 31, September 30,
2008 2007 2008
Net sales $125,180 $184,063 $157,364
Cost of sales 80,571 108,066 94,425
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Gross profit 44,609 75,997 62,939
Research and development 19,277 18,361 19,528
Selling, general and
administrative 30,518 32,251 33,460
Amortization of acquired
intangible assets 1,949 4,091 1,963
Impairment of intangible
assets 6,069 - -
Purchase of in-process
technology - 900 -
Income (expense) from
operations (13,204) 20,394 7,988
Gain (impairment) of
investments - (1,457) 506
Interest income, net 1,287 3,592 1,326
Income (expense) before
income taxes (11,917) 22,529 9,820
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes (5,627) 7,368 3,029
Net income (loss) $(6,290) $15,161 $6,791
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $(0.13) $0.27 $0.14
Diluted $(0.13) $0.27 $0.14
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 48,712 55,415 48,730
Diluted 49,680 55,946 49,898
The following supplemental
Non-GAAP earnings information
is presented to aid in
understanding MKS' operating
results:
GAAP net income (loss) $(6,290) $15,161 $6,791
Adjustments (net of tax, if
applicable):
Amortization of acquired
intangible assets 1,949 4,091 1,963
Impairment of intangible
assets (Note 1) 6,069 - -
Excess & obsolete inventory
adjustment (Note 2) 5,000 - -
Purchase of in-process
technology - 900 -
Benefit (expense) for
income taxes (Note 3) (1,823) - 819
Tax effect of adjustments (4,855) (1,507) (709)
Non-GAAP net earnings
(Note 4) $50 $18,645 $8,864
Non-GAAP net earnings per
share (Note 4) $0.00 $0.33 $0.18
Weighted average shares
outstanding - diluted 49,680 55,946 49,898
Note 1: The three month period ended December 31, 2008 includes a
$6,069 write-down for the impairment of intangible assets resulting
from a lower forecast for a product for the semiconductor industry.
Note 2: Cost of Sales for the three month period ended December
31, 2008 includes $5,000 of excessive E&O inventory charges.
Note 3: The three month period ended December 31, 2008 includes a
benefit of $1,823 attributable to a discrete tax matter related to
the reinstatement of the U.S. research and development tax credits
and other adjustments. The three month period ended September 30,
2008 includes a net tax expense for discrete items of $819
attributable to the booking of a valuation allowance on state tax
credits of $2,651 partially offset by a benefit of $1,832 for
discrete items related to the reversal of FIN 48 reserve items as a
result of a statute of limitations expiration.
Note 4: The Non-GAAP net earnings and Non-GAAP net earnings per
share amounts exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets,
acquisition and disposition related charges and special items, net
of applicable income taxes.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements
of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2008 2007
Net sales $646,994 $780,487
Cost of sales 387,051 449,000
Gross profit 259,943 331,487
Research and development 78,540 72,170
Selling, general and administrative 130,800 135,249
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 9,001 16,183
Impairment of intangible assets 6,069 -
Purchase of in-process technology - 900
Income from operations 35,533 106,985
Impairment of investments (906) (1,457)
Interest income, net 6,425 14,488
Income before income taxes 41,052 120,016
Provision for income taxes 10,935 33,656
Net income $30,117 $86,360
Net income per share:
Basic $0.61 $1.53
Diluted $0.59 $1.51
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 49,717 56,349
Diluted 50,754 57,173
The following supplemental Non-GAAP earnings
information is presented to aid in
understanding MKS' operating results:
GAAP net income $30,117 $86,360
Adjustments (net of tax, if applicable):
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 9,001 16,183
Impairment of intangible assets (Note 1) 6,069 -
Excess & obsolete inventory adjustment
(Note 2) 5,000 -
Foreign exchange gain from legal entity
restructuring (Note 3) (2,669) -
Purchase of in-process technology - 900
Benefit (expense) for income taxes (Note 4) 400 (1,847)
Tax effect of adjustments (6,485) (5,962)
Non-GAAP net earnings (Note 5) $41,433 $95,634
Non-GAAP net earnings per share (Note 5) $0.82 $1.67
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 50,754 57,173
Note 1: The twelve month period ended December 31, 2008 includes a
$6,069 write-down for the impairment of intangible assets resulting
from a lower forecast for a product for the semiconductor industry.
Note 2: Cost of Sales for the twelve month period ended December
31, 2008 includes $5,000 of excessive E&O inventory charges.
Note 3: Selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve
month period ended December 31, 2008 includes a foreign exchange
gain of $2,669 related to the Company's legal entity restructuring
of certain foreign operations.
Note 4: The twelve month period ended December 31, 2008 includes a
net tax expense for discrete items of $400 attributable to the
booking of a valuation allowance on tax attributes of $3,467
partially offset by a benefit of $3,067 for discrete items mainly
related to the reversal of FIN 48 reserve items as a result of a
statute of limitations expiration. The twelve month period ended
December 31, 2007 includes a benefit of $1,847 attributable to a
discrete tax matter related to our research and development tax
credits.
Note 5: The Non-GAAP net earnings and Non-GAAP net earnings per
share amounts exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets,
acquisition and disposition related charges and special items,
net of applicable income taxes.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
December 31, December 31,
2008 2007
ASSETS
Cash and short-term investments $278,869 $323,765
Trade accounts receivable 85,350 107,504
Inventories 131,519 150,731
Other current assets 32,990 27,980
Total current assets 528,728 609,980
Property, plant and equipment, net 82,017 81,365
Goodwill 337,765 337,473
Other acquired intangible assets 21,069 36,141
Other assets 15,360 11,301
Total assets $984,939 $1,076,260
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term debt $18,678 $20,203
Accounts payable 19,320 28,683
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 37,937 46,859
Total current liabilities 75,935 95,745
Long-term debt 396 5,871
Other long-term liabilities 21,910 20,635
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 113 113
Additional paid-in capital 637,938 685,465
Retained earnings 241,428 255,244
Other stockholders' equity 7,219 13,187
Total stockholders' equity 886,698 954,009
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $984,939 $1,076,260
SOURCE MKS Instruments, Inc.
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