Vishay Reports Results for Third Quarter 2017


  • Revenues for Q3 2017 of $678 million
  • Gross Margin Q3 of 27.9%
  • Adjusted Operating Margin Q3 of 14.1%
  • EPS Q3 of $0.41
  • Adjusted EPS Q3 of $0.42
  • Cash from operations for trailing twelve months Q3 of $329 million and capital expenditures of $138 million
  • Exchange rate impacts on revenues were plus $14 million quarter over quarter
  • Stock repurchase Q3 2017 of 2.1 million shares for $37.6 million
  • Guidance for Q4 2017 for revenues of $645 - $685 million and gross margins of 26% - 28% at Q3 exchange rates

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Revenues for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017 were $677.9 million, compared to $644.9 million for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2017 and $592.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2016.  Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017 were $64.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to $56.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2017, and $36.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2016.

All periods presented include certain items affecting comparability. These items are summarized on the attached reconciliation schedule.  Adjusted earnings per diluted share, which exclude these items net of tax and the unusual tax items, were $0.42, $0.36, and $0.25 for the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively.

Commenting on the results for the third quarter 2017, Dr. Gerald Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The third quarter represented a continuation of the trends of the first half of the year. Demand from all end markets improved further, in particular the automotive and industrial markets. Customers remain very confident across the board. Also, inventory turns of our products at distributors remained high with 3.7 turns.”

Dr. Paul continued, “We will further increase our efforts to even better penetrate automotive and industrial markets in Asia. For automotive markets worldwide we expect strong growth for years to come driven by e-mobility and sensors. It is a market in which we are very well positioned.”

Dr. Paul stated further, “We are especially content to enjoy the benefits of having restructured the MOSFETs business. On the new cost basis, we anticipate a good future for this line.”

Commenting on the outlook Dr. Paul stated, “For the fourth quarter based on fewer working days, we guide for revenues of $645 to $685 million and gross margins of 26% to 28% at the exchange rates for the third quarter.”

A conference call to discuss Vishay’s third quarter financial results is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in number for the conference call is 877-589-6174 (+1 706-643-1406 if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the conference ID is 91653094.

There will be a replay of the conference call from 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 26, 2017 through 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 2, 2017. The telephone number for the replay is 800-585-8367 (+1 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406 if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the access code is 91653094.

A live audio webcast of the conference call and a PDF copy of the press release and the quarterly presentation will be accessible directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.

About Vishay

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay’s product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.

This press release includes certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including adjusted net earnings; adjusted earnings per share; adjusted operating margin; free cash; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”); adjusted EBITDA; and adjusted EBITDA margin; which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted operating margin, free cash, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin do not have uniform definitions. These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that such measures are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. Although the terms “free cash” and "EBITDA" are not defined in GAAP, the measures are derived using various line items measured in accordance with GAAP. Reconciling items to arrive at adjusted net earnings represent significant charges or credits that are important to understanding the Company's intrinsic operations. Reconciling items to calculate adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA represent those same items used in computing adjusted net earnings, as relevant. Furthermore, the presented calculation of adjusted EBITDA is substantially similar to, but not identical to, a measure used in the calculation of financial ratios required for covenant compliance under Vishay’s revolving credit facility. These reconciling items are indicated on the accompanying reconciliation schedules and are more fully described in the Company's financial statements presented in its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports presented on Forms 10-Q.

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to forecasted revenues, margins, cash generation, restructuring programs and their financial impact, anticipated growth areas for the company, global growth markets generally and the performance of the economy in general, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “will be,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations and uncertainty regarding the same;  and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.       
Summary of Operations      
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)      
       
 Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 30, 2017 July 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 
       
Net revenues$  677,883  $  644,892  $  591,955  
Costs of products sold   488,610     471,929     438,054  
Gross profit   189,273     172,963     153,901  
  Gross margin 27.9%  26.8%  26.0% 
       
Selling, general, and administrative expenses   93,701     90,446     93,916  
Restructuring and severance costs   3,244     481     1,197  
Impairment of intangible assets   -     -     1,559  
Operating income   92,328     82,036     57,229  
  Operating margin 13.6%  12.7%  9.7% 
       
Other income (expense):      
  Interest expense   (6,938)    (7,076)    (6,165) 
  Other   798     749     (380) 
  Total other income (expense) - net   (6,140)    (6,327)    (6,545) 
       
Income before taxes   86,188     75,709     50,684  
       
Income taxes   21,605     19,300     14,088  
       
Net earnings   64,583     56,409     36,596  
       
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests   179     219     156  
       
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$  64,404  $  56,190  $  36,440  
       
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$  0.44  $  0.38  $  0.25  
       
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$  0.41  $  0.36  $  0.24  
       
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic   145,728     146,381     146,924  
       
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted   156,701     155,300     149,894  
       
Cash dividends per share$  0.0625  $  0.0625  $  0.0625  
       
       
       
       
       
         
       

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.               
Summary of Operations              
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)              
               
 Nine fiscal months ended           
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016           
               
Net revenues$  1,929,033  $  1,752,612            
Costs of products sold   1,405,922     1,315,274            
Gross profit   523,111     437,338            
  Gross margin 27.1%  25.0%           
               
Selling, general, and administrative expenses   278,865     276,455            
Restructuring and severance costs   5,194     12,139            
Impairment of intangible assets   -     1,559            
Operating income   239,052     147,185            
  Operating margin 12.4%  8.4%           
               
Other income (expense):              
  Interest expense   (20,804)    (18,901)           
  Other   1,151     2,655            
  Loss on disposal of equity affiliate   (7,060)    -            
  Gain on early extinguishment of debt   -     4,597            
  Total other income (expense) - net   (26,713)    (11,649)           
               
Income before taxes   212,339     135,536            
               
Income taxes   54,398     37,559            
               
Net earnings   157,941     97,977            
               
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests   628     437            
               
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$  157,313  $  97,540            
               
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$  1.08  $  0.66            
               
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$  1.01  $  0.65            
               
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 146,128   147,470            
               
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 155,626   150,125            
               
Cash dividends per share$  0.1875  $  0.1875            
               
               
               

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.     
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets    
(In thousands)    
     
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
 (unaudited)   
Assets    
Current assets:    
  Cash and cash equivalents$  575,385  $  471,781  
  Short-term investments   668,185     626,627  
  Accounts receivable, net   329,422     274,027  
  Inventories:    
  Finished goods   131,367     109,075  
  Work in process   178,173     162,311  
  Raw materials   128,036     109,859  
  Total inventories   437,576     381,245  
     
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets   112,394     110,792  
Total current assets   2,122,962     1,864,472  
     
Property and equipment, at cost:    
  Land   91,905     89,753  
  Buildings and improvements   595,628     570,932  
  Machinery and equipment   2,399,972     2,283,222  
  Construction in progress   63,766     71,777  
  Allowance for depreciation   (2,298,431)    (2,166,813) 
    852,840     848,871  
     
Goodwill   142,545     141,407  
     
Other intangible assets, net   73,154     84,463  
     
Other assets   142,753     138,588  
  Total assets$  3,334,254  $  3,077,801  
     

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.      
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)     
(In thousands)     
      
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  
 (unaudited)    
Liabilities and stockholders' equity     
Current liabilities:     
  Notes payable to banks$  25  $  3   
  Trade accounts payable   181,988     174,107   
  Payroll and related expenses   138,616     114,576   
  Other accrued expenses   151,883     149,131   
  Income taxes   18,085     19,033   
Total current liabilities   490,597     456,850   
      
Long-term debt less current portion   356,938     357,023   
Deferred income taxes   289,526     286,797   
Other liabilities   67,712     59,725   
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs   273,851     257,789   
Total liabilities   1,478,624     1,418,184   
      
Redeemable convertible debentures   252,889     88,659   
      
Equity:     
Vishay stockholders' equity     
  Common stock   13,200     13,385   
  Class B convertible common stock   1,213     1,213   
  Capital in excess of par value   1,753,369     1,952,988   
  Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)   (177,075)    (307,417)  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   10,158     (94,652)  
  Total Vishay stockholders' equity   1,600,865     1,565,517   
Noncontrolling interests   1,876     5,441   
Total equity   1,602,741     1,570,958   
Total liabilities, temporary equity, and equity$  3,334,254  $  3,077,801   
      
  
      
      

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    
(Unaudited - In thousands)  
 Nine fiscal months ended 
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016* 
     
Operating activities    
Net earnings$  157,941  $  97,977  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to     
  net cash provided by operating activities:    
  Depreciation and amortization   121,319     119,143  
  (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment   (106)    (1,373) 
  Accretion of interest on convertible debentures   3,703     3,425  
  Inventory write-offs for obsolescence   12,157     17,085  
  Loss on disposal of equity affiliate   7,060     -  
  Impairment of intangible assets   -      1,559  
  Deferred income taxes   9,115     (1,750) 
  Gain on early extinguishment of debt   -      (4,597) 
  Other   6,531     (4,944) 
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired   (71,875)    (13,455) 
Net cash provided by operating activities   245,845     213,070  
     
Investing activities    
Purchase of property and equipment   (84,790)    (81,346) 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   1,484     1,241  
Purchase of short-term investments   (598,937)    (472,938) 
Maturity of short-term investments   610,573     491,867  
Other investing activities   (6,663)    2,886  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (78,333)    (58,290) 
     
Financing activities    
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations   -      (34,044) 
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit lines   (5,000)    (41,000) 
Common stock repurchases   (37,564)    (16,981) 
Net changes in short-term borrowings   22     (626) 
Dividends paid to common stockholders   (25,054)    (25,329) 
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders   (2,274)    (2,274) 
Proceeds from stock options exercised   1,260     -  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests   (1,140)    (707) 
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests   (4,100)    -  
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards   (1,971)    (442) 
Other financing activities   (1,255)    -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (77,076)    (121,403) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   13,168     2,703  
     
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   103,604     36,080  
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   471,781     475,507  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$  575,385  $  511,587  
     
* recast for the retrospective adoption of ASU 2016-09.    
     
     

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.              
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share             
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)             
 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended    
 September 30, 2017 July 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016    
              
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$  64,404  $  56,190  $  36,440  $  157,313  $  97,540     
              
Reconciling items affecting operating income:             
Restructuring and severance costs$  3,244  $  481  $  1,197  $  5,194  $  12,139     
Impairment of intangible assets   -     -     1,559     -     1,559     
              
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):             
Loss on disposal of equity affiliate$  -  $  -  $  -  $  7,060  $  -     
Gain on early extinguishment of debt   -     -     -     -     (4,597)    
              
Reconciling items affecting tax expense (benefit):             
Effects of cash repatriation program$  (892) $  (1,240) $  (1,402) $  (3,100) $  (3,388)    
Effects of changes in uncertain tax positions   (804)    -      -      (804)    -      
Tax effects of pre-tax items above    (674)    (156)    (441)    (1,271)    (2,436)    
              
              
Adjusted net earnings$  65,278  $  55,275  $  37,353  $  164,392  $  100,817     
              
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding   156,701     155,300     149,894     155,626     150,125     
              
Adjusted earnings per diluted share*$  0.42  $  0.36  $  0.25  $  1.06  $  0.67     
              
* Includes add-back of interest on exchangeable notes in periods where the notes are dilutive.          
              
              
              

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.               
Reconciliation of Free Cash              
(Unaudited - In thousands)              
 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended     
 September 30, 2017 July 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016     
Net cash provided by operating activities$  117,579  $  84,592  $  117,657  $  245,845  $  213,070      
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   196     345     1,048     1,484     1,241      
Less: Capital expenditures   (35,723)    (32,399)    (30,273)    (84,790)    (81,346)     
Free cash$  82,052  $  52,538  $  88,432  $  162,539  $  132,965      
               

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.              
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA             
(Unaudited - In thousands)             
 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended    
 September 30, 2017 July 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016    
              
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$  64,404  $  56,190  $  36,440  $  157,313  $  97,540     
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests   179     219     156     628     437     
Net earnings$  64,583  $  56,409  $  36,596  $  157,941  $  97,977     
              
Interest expense$  6,938  $  7,076  $  6,165  $  20,804  $  18,901     
Interest income   (1,802)    (1,534)    (1,033)    (4,599)    (3,200)    
Income taxes   21,605     19,300     14,088     54,398     37,559     
Depreciation and amortization   40,939     40,168     40,026     121,319     119,143     
EBITDA$  132,263  $  121,419  $  95,842  $  349,863  $  270,380     
              
Reconciling items             
Restructuring and severance costs$  3,244  $  481  $  1,197  $  5,194  $  12,139     
Impairment of intangible assets   -     -     1,559     -     1,559     
Loss on disposal of equity affiliate   -     -     -     7,060     -     
Gain on early extinguishment of debt   -     -     -     -     (4,597)    
              
Adjusted EBITDA$  135,507  $  121,900  $  98,598  $  362,117  $  279,481     
              
Adjusted EBITDA margin** 20.0%  18.9%  16.7%  18.8%  15.9%    
              
** Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues