Intevac Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results

Jan 29, 2020 04:05 pm
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- 

Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVAC) today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2019.

Fiscal 2019 Highlights

  • Photonics Business
    • Revenues grew 37% year-over-year
    • Record $40M order received in support of digital night vision programs for U.S. Government
    • Strong ramp of development revenues for IVAS program, the first all-digital solution for the ground soldier
    • Record year-end backlog of $71M, up 62% over year-end 2018
  • Thin-film Equipment Business
    • Revenues grew 6% year-over-year
    • Successful installation of VERTEX Spectra™ evaluation system with Tier 1 display cover glass manufacturer
    • Introduced new VERTEX Marathon™ high-productivity platform, enabling ultra-durable DiamondClad™ protective coatings for the display cover glass market
    • Delivery of nine ENERGi® systems for high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing
    • Successful installation of our first MATRIX® PVD evaluation system for advanced semiconductor packaging
  • Financial Performance
    • With year-over-year revenue growth of 14%, gross profit increased 25% over 2018, with higher gross margins in both TFE and Photonics
    • With R&D and SG&A expenses held flat year-over-year, operating income grew to $4M
    • Return to profitability, with full-year earnings of $0.05 per share exceeding prior guidance
    • Positive cash flow from operations for the year, with a year-end balance of $42.8 million in total cash, restricted cash and investments, an increase of $2.5M over 2018

“We are very pleased to report a profitable year of growth for 2019, with continued momentum executing against our strategic growth initiatives,” commented Wendell Blonigan, president and chief executive officer of Intevac. “Technology investments by our hard drive customers resulted in a record fourth quarter for our HDD upgrades business, and revenues for the year exceeded expectations at $109 million, up 14% over 2018, with profitability also above forecast.

“We achieved a number of significant milestones in 2019, in support of our long-term growth initiatives,” continued Mr. Blonigan. “We booked a record $40M order in July in Photonics, which along with the IVAS program, drove Photonics backlog to new record levels, giving us multi-year visibility for continued strong growth and profitability for this business. In our TFE growth initiatives, in 2019 we launched our new Marathon™ system and ultra-durable DiamondClad™ coatings, which enable best-in-class protective films at an attractive price point for the mobile device market. We were successful in placing evaluation systems with industry leaders, including VERTEX in the display cover panel market, and MATRIX in the advanced semiconductor packaging industry.

“Each of these milestones supports the long-term revenue growth and profitability objectives for Intevac,” concluded Mr. Blonigan. “As we look towards our outlook for 2020, we continue to drive towards another year of growth, which we expect will be supported by continued momentum in our Photonics business and the successful execution of our TFE growth initiatives.”

($ Millions, except per share amounts)

Q4 2019

Q4 2018

GAAP Results

Non-GAAP Results

GAAP Results

Non-GAAP Results

Net Revenues

$

35.4

$

35.4

$

31.6

 

$

31.6

 

Operating Income

$

7.3

$

7.3

$

1.9

 

$

1.8

 

Net Income

$

5.2

$

5.2

$

10.0

 

$

1.9

 

Net Income per Diluted Share

$

0.22

$

0.22

$

0.44

 

$

0.08

 

 

Year Ended

Year Ended

December 28, 2019

December 29, 2018

GAAP Results

Non-GAAP Results

GAAP Results

Non-GAAP Results

Net Revenues

$

108.9

$

108.9

$

95.1

 

$

95.1

 

Operating Income (Loss)

$

3.9

$

3.9

$

(4.2

)

$

(4.3

)

Net Income (Loss)

$

1.1

$

1.1

$

3.6

 

$

(4.4

)

Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share

$

0.05

$

0.05

$

0.16

 

$

(0.19

)

Intevac’s non-GAAP adjusted results exclude where applicable: (1) changes in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities associated with business combinations; (2) restructuring charges and (3) the reversal of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance. A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial table included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2019 Summary

Net income for the quarter was $5.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.0 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2018. The Company's fourth quarter 2018 financial results included the reversal of the valuation allowance recorded against the Singapore deferred tax assets. This reversal resulted in the recognition of a non-cash income tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2018 of $7.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $5.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $1.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Revenues were $35.4 million, including $24.4 million of TFE revenues and $11.1 million of Photonics revenues. TFE revenues consisted of two 200 Lean® HDD systems, upgrades, spares and service. Photonics revenues included $6.2 million of research and development contracts and $4.9 million of product sales. In the fourth quarter of 2018, revenues were $31.6 million, including $23.6 million of TFE revenues which consisted of one 200 Lean HDD system, three ENERGi® solar ion implant systems, upgrades, spares and service, and Photonics revenues of $8.0 million, which included $5.8 million of product sales and $2.2 million of research and development contracts.

TFE gross margin was 46.9% compared to 30.6% in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 28.2% in the third quarter of 2019. The improvement from the fourth quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to favorable product mix. Photonics gross margin was 45.7% compared to 42.1% in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 43.1% in the third quarter of 2019. The improvement from the fourth quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to improved margins on research and development contracts. Consolidated gross margin was 46.5%, compared to 33.5% in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 33.4% in the third quarter of 2019.

R&D and SG&A expenses were $9.2 million, compared to $8.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and to $9.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Order backlog totaled $92.4 million on December 28, 2019, compared to $115.4 million on September 28, 2019 and $108.5 million on December 29, 2018. Backlog at December 28, 2019 included two 200 Lean HDD systems. Backlog at September 28, 2019 included four 200 Lean HDD systems. Backlog at December 29, 2018 included six 200 Lean HDD systems and nine ENERGi solar ion implant systems.

The Company ended the year with $42.8 million of total cash, restricted cash and investments and $95.5 million in tangible book value, defined as total stockholders’ equity less intangible assets.

Fiscal Year 2019 Summary

Net income was $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $3.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for fiscal 2018. Non-GAAP net income was $1.1 million or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $4.4 million or $0.19 per diluted share for fiscal 2018.

Revenues were $108.9 million, including $73.7 million of TFE revenues and $35.2 million of Photonics revenues, of which $19.7 million was contract R&D revenues, compared to revenues of $95.1 million, which included $69.3 million of TFE revenues and $25.8 million of Photonics revenues, for 2018.

TFE gross margin was 37.2%, compared to 36.5% in 2018, while Photonics gross margin was 38.3%, compared to 28.6% in 2018. Consolidated gross margin was 37.5% compared to 34.4% in 2018. The improvement from 2018 was primarily due to higher revenue levels and improved margins on research and development contracts. Total R&D and SG&A expenses were relatively flat at $36.9 million, compared to $37.1 million in 2018.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Intevac's non-GAAP results exclude the impact of the following, where applicable: (1) changes in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities associated with business combinations; (2) restructuring charges; and (3) the reversal of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance. A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Management uses non-GAAP results to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Intevac believes these measures enhance investors’ ability to review the Company’s business from the same perspective as the Company’s management and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Information

The Company will discuss its financial results and outlook in a conference call today at 1:30 p.m. PST (4:30 p.m. EST). To participate in the teleconference, please call toll-free (877) 407-0989 prior to the start time, and reference meeting number 13697750. For international callers, the dial-in number is +1 (201) 389-0921. You may also listen live via the Internet on the Investors link of the Company's website at www.intevac.com. For those unable to attend live, the Company’s website will host an archived webcast of the call.

About Intevac

Intevac was founded in 1991 and has two businesses: Thin-film Equipment and Photonics.

In our Thin-film Equipment business, we are a leader in the design and development of high-productivity, thin-film processing systems. Our production-proven platforms are designed for high-volume manufacturing of substrates with precise thin film properties, such as the hard drive media, display cover panel, and solar photovoltaic markets we serve currently.

In our Photonics business, we are a recognized leading developer of advanced high-sensitivity digital sensors, cameras and systems that primarily serve the defense industry. We are the provider of integrated digital imaging systems for most U.S. military night vision programs.

For more information call 408-986-9888, or visit the Company's website at www.intevac.com.

200 Lean®, INTEVAC MATRIX®, INTEVAC VERTEX®, and ENERGi® are registered trademarks and DiamondClad™, VERTEX Marathon™, VERTEX Spectra™ are trademarks of Intevac, Inc.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”). Intevac claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Reform Act. These forward-looking statements are often characterized by the terms “may,” “believes,“ “projects,” “expects,” or “anticipates,” and do not reflect historical facts. Specific forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to: customer adoption of our products, multi-year visibility for Photonics, and the future financial performance of Intevac, such as continued revenue growth. The forward-looking statements contained herein involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations. These risks include, but are not limited to: technology risk and challenges achieving customer adoption and revenue recognition in Thin-film Equipment markets and delays in Photonics programs, each of which could have a material impact on our business, our financial results, and the Company's stock price. These risks and other factors are detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

INTEVAC, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

 

 

Three months ended

Year ended

 

December 28,
2019

December 29,
2018

 

December 28,
2019

December 29,
2018

Net revenues

 

 

 

 

 

TFE

$

24,352

 

$

23,604

 

 

$

73,678

 

$

69,348

 

Photonics

 

11,092

 

 

7,972

 

 

 

35,207

 

 

25,766

 

Total net revenues

 

35,444

 

 

31,576

 

 

 

108,885

 

 

95,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

16,493

 

 

10,572

 

 

 

40,868

 

 

32,694

 

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

TFE

 

46.9

%

 

30.6

%

 

 

37.2

%

 

36.5

%

Photonics

 

45.7

%

 

42.1

%

 

 

38.3

%

 

28.6

%

Consolidated

 

46.5

%

 

33.5

%

 

 

37.5

%

 

34.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

3,296

 

 

3,973

 

 

 

14,309

 

 

16,862

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

5,913

 

 

4,814

 

 

 

22,627

 

 

20,188

 

Acquisition-related1

 

 

 

(147

)

 

 

7

 

 

(139

)

Total operating expenses

 

9,209

 

 

8,640

 

 

 

36,943

 

 

36,911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

 

7,284

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

3,925

 

 

(4,217

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

TFE

 

5,181

 

 

861

 

 

 

1,747

 

 

(1,335

)

Photonics

 

3,321

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

6,434

 

 

440

 

Corporate

 

(1,218

)

 

(335

)

 

 

(4,256

)

 

(3,322

)

Total operating income (loss)

 

7,284

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

3,925

 

 

(4,217

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other income (expense), net

 

133

 

 

158

 

 

 

582

 

 

622

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

7,417

 

 

2,090

 

 

 

4,507

 

 

(3,595

)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

 

(2,215

)

 

7,893

 

 

 

(3,359

)

 

7,176

 

Net income

$

5,202

 

$

9,983

 

 

$

1,148

 

$

3,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.22

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.16

 

Diluted

$

0.22

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

23,275

 

 

22,790

 

 

 

23,063

 

 

22,519

 

Diluted

 

23,677

 

 

22,948

 

 

 

23,340

 

 

22,904

 

1

Amounts for all periods presented include changes in fair value of contingent consideration obligations associated with the Solar Implant Technology (SIT) acquisition in 2010.

INTEVAC, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except par value)

 

December 28,
2019

December 29,
2018

 

(Unaudited)

(see Note)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

$

36,487

 

$

34,791

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

28,619

 

 

27,717

 

Inventories

 

24,907

 

 

30,597

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,504

 

 

2,528

 

Total current assets

 

91,517

 

 

95,633

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments

 

5,537

 

 

4,372

 

Restricted cash

 

787

 

 

1,169

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

11,598

 

 

11,198

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

10,279

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

 

274

 

 

889

 

Other long-term assets

 

6,330

 

 

8,809

 

Total assets

$

126,322

 

$

122,070

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

Current operating lease liabilities

$

2,524

 

$

 

Accounts payable

 

4,199

 

 

6,053

 

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

 

6,488

 

 

4,689

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

3,593

 

 

4,952

 

Customer advances

 

4,007

 

 

14,314

 

Total current liabilities

 

20,811

 

 

30,008

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

9,532

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

186

 

 

2,438

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

9,718

 

 

2,438

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

Common stock ($0.001 par value)

 

23

 

 

23

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

188,290

 

 

183,204

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

(29,158

)

 

(29,047

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

424

 

 

378

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(63,786

)

 

(64,934

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

95,793

 

 

89,624

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

126,322

 

$

122,070

 

Note: Amounts as of December 29, 2018 are derived from the December 29, 2018 audited consolidated financial statements.

INTEVAC, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

Three months ended

Year ended

 

December 28,
2019

December 29,
2018

 

December 28,
2019

December 29,
2018

Non-GAAP Income (Loss) from Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Reported operating income (loss) (GAAP basis)

$

7,284

$

1,932

 

 

$

3,925

$

(4,217

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration obligations1

 

 

 

(147

)

 

 

7

 

 

(139

)

Restructuring charges2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)

$

7,284

 

$

1,785

 

 

$

3,932

 

$

(4,261

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Reported net income (GAAP basis)

$

5,202

 

$

9,983

 

 

$

1,148

 

$

3,581

 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration obligations1

 

 

 

(147

)

 

 

7

 

 

(139

)

Restructuring charges2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

Reversal of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance3

 

 

 

(7,909

)

 

 

 

(7,909

)

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)

$

5,202

 

$

1,927

 

 

$

1,155

 

$

(4,372

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share

 

 

 

 

 

Reported net income per diluted share (GAAP basis)

$

0.22

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.16

 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration obligations1

$

 

$

(0.01

)

 

$

 

$

(0.01

)

Restructuring charges2

$

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

 

Reversal of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance3

$

 

$

(0.34

)

 

$

 

$

(0.35

)

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share

$

0.22

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.05

 

$

(0.19

)

Weighted average number of diluted shares

 

23,677

 

 

22,948

 

 

 

23,340

 

 

22,904

 

1

Results for all periods presented include changes in fair value of contingent consideration obligations associated with the Solar Implant Technology (SIT) acquisition in 2010.

2

Results for the year ended December 29, 2018 include severance and other employee-related costs related to a restructuring program.

3

Results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 29, 2018 include the reversal of the valuation allowance recorded against the deferred tax assets of the Company’s Singapore operations. The Company concluded that, as of December 29, 2018 it is more likely than not that the Company will generate sufficient taxable income in Singapore to realize its deferred tax assets. This conclusion, and the resulting reversal of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, was based upon consideration of a number of factors, including the Company's completion of seven consecutive quarters of profitability in Singapore and its forecast of future profitability of its Singapore operations.

4

The amount represents the estimated income tax effect of the non-GAAP adjustments. The Company calculated the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments by applying an applicable estimated jurisdictional tax rate to each specific non-GAAP item.

 

James Moniz
Chief Financial Officer
(408) 986-9888

Claire McAdams
Investor Relations
(530) 265-9899