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
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | April 24, 2008 |
MKS Instruments, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Massachusetts | 000-23621 | 04-2277512 |
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| 2 Tech Drive, Suite 201, Andover, Massachusetts | 01810 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 978-645-5500 |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 24, 2008, MKS Instruments, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report of Form 8-K.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 of the Exchange Act, as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated April 24, 2008
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| April 23, 2008 | By: |
/s/ Ronald C. Weigner
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| Name: Ronald C. Weigner | ||||
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Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 24, 2008 |
(MKS LOGO)
EXHIBIT 99.1
Contact: Ronald C. Weigner
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: 978.645.5500
MKS Instruments Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Andover, Mass., April 24, 2008 — MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, today reported first quarter 2008 financial results.
Sales were $193.4 million, up 5 percent from $184.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and down 9 percent from $211.4 million in the first quarter of 2007.
Net income was $20.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to $15.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007 and $27.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007.
Non-GAAP net earnings, which exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets and special items, totaled $20.6 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to $18.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007 and $29.9 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007.
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.
Leo Berlinghieri, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, “We started 2008 with another quarter of sequential growth after stronger-than-expected fourth quarter sales. Demand increased primarily in semiconductor, solar and flat panel display markets, where we continued to leverage our broad technology portfolio. We also delivered strong operating performance on the higher sales volume.
“Our first quarter results exceeded our guidance in an uncertain market environment. Industry analysts are forecasting further declines in semiconductor capital equipment spending in 2008, and we are seeing a more challenging environment. We are optimistic about our long-term growth opportunities in semiconductor and non-semiconductor markets. In the second quarter, while we expect growth in solar and flat panel display markets, we expect a decline in our semiconductor business. Second quarter sales could range from $170 to $180 million. Net income could range from $0.18 to $0.25 per diluted share on approximately 52 million shares outstanding, and non-GAAP net earnings could range from $0.20 to $0.27 per diluted share.”
Management will discuss first quarter financial results on a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Dial-in numbers are 1-800-240-2430 for domestic callers and 303-262-2130 for international callers. The call will be broadcast live and available for replay at www.mksinstruments.com. To hear a telephone replay through May 1, 2008, dial 303-590-3000, pass code 11111743#.
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.
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MKS Instruments, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| March 31, 2008 | March 31, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | ||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 193,448 | $ | 211,432 | $ | 184,063 | ||||||
Cost of sales |
111,541 | 118,570 | 108,066 | |||||||||
Gross profit |
81,907 | 92,862 | 75,997 | |||||||||
Research and development |
19,249 | 18,299 | 18,361 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
31,709 | 34,576 | 32,251 | |||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
3,105 | 4,107 | 4,091 | |||||||||
Purchase of in-process technology |
— | — | 900 | |||||||||
Income from operations |
27,844 | 35,880 | 20,394 | |||||||||
Impairment of investments |
(1,161 | ) | — | (1,457 | ) | |||||||
Interest income, net |
2,176 | 3,305 | 3,592 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes |
28,859 | 39,185 | 22,529 | |||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
8,477 | 11,895 | 7,368 | |||||||||
Net income |
$ | 20,382 | $ | 27,290 | $ | 15,161 | ||||||
Net income per share: |
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Basic |
$ | 0.39 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.39 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
51,733 | 56,354 | 55,415 | |||||||||
Diluted |
52,571 | 57,326 | 55,946 | |||||||||
The following supplemental Non-GAAP earnings
information is presented to aid in
understanding MKS’ operating results: |
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GAAP net income |
$ | 20,382 | $ | 27,290 | $ | 15,161 | ||||||
Adjustments (net of tax, if applicable): |
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Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
3,105 | 4,107 | 4,091 | |||||||||
Foreign exchange gain from legal entity
restructuring (Note 1) |
(2,669 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Purchase of in-process technology |
— | — | 900 | |||||||||
Tax effect of adjustments |
(204 | ) | (1,514 | ) | (1,507 | ) | ||||||
Non-GAAP net earnings (Note 2) |
$ | 20,614 | $ | 29,883 | $ | 18,645 | ||||||
Non-GAAP net earnings per share (Note 2) |
$ | 0.39 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.33 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted |
52,571 | 57,326 | 55,946 | |||||||||
Note 1: Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 includes a foreign exchange gain of $2.7 million related to the Company’s legal entity restructuring of certain foreign operations.
Note 2: 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)
| March 31, 2008 | December 31, 2007 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and short-term investments |
$ | 276,618 | $ | 323,765 | ||||
Trade accounts receivable |
121,574 | 107,504 | ||||||
Inventories |
154,938 | 150,731 | ||||||
Other current assets |
29,446 | 27,980 | ||||||
Total current assets |
582,576 | 609,980 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
81,801 | 81,365 | ||||||
Goodwill |
337,622 | 337,473 | ||||||
Other acquired intangible assets |
33,035 | 36,141 | ||||||
Other assets |
11,688 | 11,301 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,046,722 | $ | 1,076,260 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Short-term debt |
$ | 18,636 | $ | 20,203 | ||||
Accounts payable |
33,497 | 28,683 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
55,305 | 46,859 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
107,438 | 95,745 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
5,694 | 5,871 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
21,662 | 20,635 | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity: |
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Common stock |
113 | 113 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
645,332 | 685,465 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
254,178 | 255,244 | ||||||
Other stockholders’ equity |
12,305 | 13,187 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity |
911,928 | 954,009 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ | 1,046,722 | $ | 1,076,260 | ||||