MKS Instruments Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results

MKS Instruments Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results

Record Year in Revenue and Earnings; 117% Revenue Growth and Non-GAAP Net Earnings of $133.4 Million

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

MKS Instruments, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, today reports fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results.

Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Sales were $219.0 million, up 53 percent from $142.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and down slightly from $221.3 million in the third quarter of 2010.

Fourth quarter net income was $35.9 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $38.6 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010.

Non-GAAP net earnings, which exclude discontinued operations and special charges, were $34.4 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, compared to $14.9 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $36.8 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010.

Full Year Results

Net sales were $853.1 million, up 117 percent compared to $392.7 million in 2009. Net income was $142.6 million, or $2.80 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $212.7 million, or $4.31 per diluted share, in 2009. Non-GAAP net earnings were $133.4 million, or $2.62 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share in 2009.

Leo Berlinghieri, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, "2010 was a tremendous year for MKS, with record-level revenues, profitability and cash flow. Sales increased 117% over 2009 levels, driven by the sharp recovery in semiconductor industry spending and continued growth in the other advanced markets we serve. Our operations team and our suppliers did a terrific job responding to this steep ramp.

"In 2010, we demonstrated the success of our growth strategy and the strength of our operating model. As we look to 2011, we see a number of positive indicators for our business. In the semiconductor market, demand for chips continues to increase, with growing demand for semiconductor rich products like smart phones and tablet computers. Recently, several major IC manufacturers have increased their capital spending plans for 2011, which would indicate another strong year for our semiconductor business. In the other advanced markets we serve, we are encouraged by the continued momentum from a growing global economy, as well as from the recently announced large solar orders.

"Based on these factors and current customer activity, we estimate that revenues in the first quarter of 2011 will increase to a range of $220 to $240 million and, at these volumes, our non-GAAP net earnings could range from $0.62 to $0.77 per share, and our GAAP net income could range from $0.62 to $0.77 per share."

Conference Call Details

Management will discuss fourth quarter and full year financial results on a conference call tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Dial-in numbers are 1 (800) 762-8795 for domestic callers and 1 (480) 629-9773 for international callers. The call will be broadcast live and available for replay at www.mksinst.com. To hear a telephone replay through February 10, 2011, dial 1 (303) 590-3030, access code 4402397#.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

The financial results that exclude discontinued operations, costs associated with acquisitions 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 discontinued operations, costs associated with acquisitions and special items, is useful to investors for comparing prior periods and analyzing ongoing business trends and operating results.

About MKS Instruments

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, 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, light emitting diodes, data storage media, and other advanced coatings. We also leverage our technology in other markets with advanced manufacturing applications including medical equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy generation, and environmental monitoring.

Forward-Looking Statements

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 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, 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


December 31,

December 31,

September 30,


2010

2009

2010







Net sales

$ 218,978

$ 142,777

$ 221,323

Cost of sales

121,657

83,203

122,820

Gross profit

97,321

59,574

98,503







Research and development

15,790

12,801

15,070

Selling, general and administrative

32,880

26,172

28,247

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

250

691

250

Restructuring

-

(20)

-

Income from operations

48,401

19,930

54,936







Interest income, net

303

156

35







Income from continuing operations before income taxes

48,704

20,086

54,971

Provision for income taxes


14,528

5,680

18,370

Income from continuing operations

34,176

14,406

36,601

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

1,773

541

2,035

Net income

$ 35,949

$ 14,947

$ 38,636







Basic income per share:







Continuing operations

$ 0.68

$ 0.29

$ 0.73

Discontinued operations

0.03

0.01

0.04

Net income

$ 0.71

$ 0.30

$ 0.77







Diluted income per share:







Continuing operations

$ 0.67

$ 0.29

$ 0.72

Discontinued operations

0.03

0.01

0.04

Net income

$ 0.70

$ 0.30

$ 0.76







Weighted average shares outstanding:







Basic

50,415

49,509

50,226

Diluted

51,245

50,459

50,994







The following supplemental Non-GAAP earnings information is presented

to aid in understanding MKS' operating results:







Income from continuing operations

$ 34,176

$ 14,406

$ 36,601







Adjustments (net of tax, if applicable):





Amortization of acquired intangible assets

250

691

250

Restructuring and related items

-

(20)

-

Proforma tax adjustments

(66)

(220)

(66)







Non-GAAP net earnings (Note 2)

$ 34,360

$ 14,857

$ 36,785







Non-GAAP net earnings per share (Note 2)

$ 0.67

$ 0.29

$ 0.72

Weighted average shares outstanding

51,245

50,459

50,994














Note 1: During 2010, the Company sold two product lines that no longer met the Company's long-term strategic objectives. The results of operations

of the two product lines have been classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods provided.

Note 2: The Non-GAAP net earnings and Non-GAAP net earnings per share amounts exclude results of discontinued operations,

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,







2010

2009





Net sales

$ 853,114

$ 392,693

Cost of sales

474,476

262,477

Gross profit

378,638

130,216





Research and development

62,689

50,212

Selling, general and administrative

119,841

100,429

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

1,283

2,762

Gain on sale of asset

(682)

-

Goodwill and asset impairment charges

-

142,958

Restructuring

-

5,516

Income (loss) from operations

195,507

(171,661)





Interest income, net

917

1,641





Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

196,424

(170,020)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes


63,505

(20,659)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

132,919

(149,361)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

9,668

(63,298)

Net income (loss)

$ 142,587

$ (212,659)





Basic income (loss) per share:





Continuing operations

$ 2.66

$ (3.03)

Discontinued operations

0.19

(1.28)

Net income (loss)

$ 2.85

$ (4.31)





Diluted income (loss) per share:





Continuing operations

$ 2.61

$ (3.03)

Discontinued operations

0.19

(1.28)

Net income (loss)

$ 2.80

$ (4.31)





Weighted average shares outstanding:





Basic

50,077

49,318

Diluted

50,927

49,318





The following supplemental Non-GAAP earnings information is presented

to aid in understanding MKS' operating results:





Income (loss) from continuing operations

$ 132,919

$ (149,361)





Adjustments (net of tax, if applicable):



Amortization of acquired intangible assets

1,283

2,762

Gain on sale of asset (Note 2)

(682)

-

Excess & obsolete inventory adjustment (Note 3)

-

12,900

Goodwill and asset impairment charges (Note 4)

-

142,958

Restructuring and related items (Note 5)

-

4,267

(Benefit) for income taxes (Note 6)

-

(6,370)

Proforma tax adjustments

(113)

(8,777)





Non-GAAP net earnings (loss) (Note 7)

$ 133,407

$ (1,621)





Non-GAAP net earnings (loss) per share (Note 7)

$ 2.62

$ (0.03)

Weighted average shares outstanding

50,927

49,318










Note 1: During 2010, the Company sold two product lines that no longer met the Company's long-term strategic objectives. The results of operations of the two product lines have been classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods provided.

Note 2: The twelve month period ended December 31, 2010 includes a $682 gain on the sale of a vacated facility.

Note 3: Cost of sales for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009 includes $12,900 of special charges for excess, obsolete and committed inventory purchases.

Note 4: The twelve month period ended December 31, 2009 includes a $142,958 charge related to the impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets.

Note 5: The twelve month period ended December 31, 2009 includes $5,516 of restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs offset by a credit of $1,249 for the reversal of previously expensed equity compensation charges of terminated employees.

Note 6: The twelve month period ended December 31, 2009 includes a benefit of $6,370 attributable to the reversal of FIN 48 reserve items as a result of a Federal audit close.

Note 7: The Non-GAAP net earnings (loss) and Non-GAAP net earnings (loss) per share amounts exclude results of discontinued operations, 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,



2010

2009






ASSETS









Cash and short-term investments

$ 431,933

$ 271,795

Trade accounts receivable

138,181

94,215

Inventories

156,429

118,004

Other current assets

26,352

48,867

Total current assets

752,895

532,881






Property, plant and equipment, net

68,976

67,196

Goodwill

140,020

144,511

Other acquired intangible assets

1,743

4,963

Long-term marketable securities

-

4,853

Other assets

18,779

19,665






Total assets

$ 982,413

$ 774,069












LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









Short-term debt

$ -

$ 12,885

Accounts payable

36,427

26,292

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

73,259

32,123

Total current liabilities

109,686

71,300






Other long-term liabilities

25,688

17,836






Stockholders' equity:



Common stock

113

113

Additional paid-in capital

663,792

645,411

Retained earnings

171,356

28,769

Other stockholders' equity

11,778

10,640

Total stockholders' equity

847,039

684,933






Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 982,413

$ 774,069

SOURCE MKS Instruments, Inc.