Nova : Reports Record Revenue for 2018 Third Quarter

REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) today announced financial results for the third quarter 2018, the period ended September 30, 2018.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights:

• Record quarterly revenue of $63.6 million, including record revenue from Memory customers, at the high end of company guidance
• GAAP net income of $13.3 million, or $046 per diluted share, exceeding guidance of $0.32 to $0.44 per share
• Non-GAAP net income of $15.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, exceeding guidance of $0.37 to $0.49 per share
• Memory customers generated 65% of overall product revenue
• Five large customers, three Memory and two Foundry, contributed 10% or more each to overall product revenue
• Initial delivery of Dimensional and Materials metrology solutions to 5NM leading edge node

				GAAP Results ($K)
					Q3 2018	Q2 2018	Q3 2017
				Revenues	$63,571	$61,888	$54,058
				Net Income	$13,310	$11,833	$11,502
				Earnings per Diluted Share	$0.46	$0.41	$0.40
				NON-GAAP Results ($K)
					Q3 2018	Q2 2018	Q3 2017
				Net Income	$15,080	$13,343	$13,101
				Earnings per Diluted Share	$0.52	$0.46	$0.46

A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this release. Non-GAAP results exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, certain discrete tax items and stock-based compensation expenses.

Management Comments

"We continued to perform well this quarter, setting new record revenue and exceeding our profitability guidance. Our solid results are highlighted by growing revenue from Memory, which reached a new quarterly high with substantial contributions from all leading customers. The quarterly results were also bolstered by initial delivery of our advanced Dimensional and Materials solutions to the most advanced 5NM logic node," commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova. "These achievements are further evidence of our steady progress toward another growth year, demonstrating consistent execution of our long-term plans to enhance the product offering, differentiate our solutions and expand our available markets," concluded Mr. Oppenhaim.     

2018 Fourth Quarter Financial Outlook

Management provided an outlook for the fourth quarter, the period ending December 31, 2018. Based on current estimates, management expects:

• $56 million to $64 million in revenue
• $0.28 to $0.40 in diluted GAAP EPS
• $0.35 to $0.46 in diluted non-GAAP EPS

2018 Third Quarter Results

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2018 were $63.6 million, an increase of 3% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and a year-over-year increase of 18% relative to the third quarter of 2017.

Gross margin for the third quarter of 2018 was 59%, compared to 58% gross margin in the second quarter of 2018 and compared to the gross margin of 61% in the third quarter of 2017.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2018 were $21.7 million, compared with $22.1 in the second quarter of 2018 and compared with $18.3 million in the third quarter of 2017.

On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income of $13.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2018. This is compared with $11.8 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2018, and compared with net income of $11.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2017.

On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, certain discrete tax items and stock-based compensation expenses, the company reported net income of $15.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2018. This is compared with net income of $13.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2018, and compared with net income of $13.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2017.

Total cash reserves on September 30, 2018 were $171.6 million, compared to $149.8 million on December 31, 2017.

Conference Call Information

Nova will host a conference call today, November 1, 2018, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the financial results and future outlook. To attend the conference call, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your calls five minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

U.S. Dial-in Number: 1-888-394-8218 
ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 1-809-212-883
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: 1-323-701-0225
At:
9 a.m. Eastern Time
6 a.m. Pacific Time
3 p.m. Israeli Time

Please reference conference ID 2518323

The conference call will also be webcast live from a link on Nova's website at http://ir.novami.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available from November 1, 2018 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time to November 9, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial one of the following numbers:

Replay Dial-in TOLL-FREE   1-844-512-2921 
Replay Dial-in TOLL/INTERNATIONAL   1-412-317-6671

Replay Pin Number:  2518323

A replay will also be available for 90 days on Nova's website at http://ir.novami.com.

About Nova: Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into the development and production of the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative X-ray and Optical solutions enable its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world. Additional information may be found at www.novami.com.

Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE under the symbol NVMI.

This press release provides financial measures that exclude charges for amortization of acquired intangible assets, certain discrete tax items and stock-based compensation expenses and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Nova's performance because they reflect our operational results and enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate Nova's performance before charges or benefits considered by management to be outside Nova's ongoing operating results. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is in the best interest of its investors to provide financial information that will facilitate comparison of both historical and future results and allows greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but are not limited to, anticipated growth opportunities and projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements include, but are not limited to, the following: our dependency on three product lines; our dependency on a small number of large customers and small number of suppliers; the highly cyclical and competitive nature of the markets we target and we operate in; our inability to reduce spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; our dependency on PEMs; risks related to exclusivity obligations and non-limited liability that may be included in our commercial agreements and arrangements; our ability to retain our competitive position despite the ongoing consolidation in our industry; risks related to our dependence on our manufacturing facilities; risks related to changes in our order backlog; risks related to efforts to complete and integrate current and/or future acquisitions; risks related to the worldwide financial instabilities; risks related to our intellectual property; new product offerings from our competitors; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems; risks related to government programs we participate in; risks related to taxation; changes in customer demand for our products; risks related to currency fluctuations; risks related to technology security threats and changes in privacy laws; risks related to acquisitions we may pursue and risks related to our operations in Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2018. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

(Tables to Follow)

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)
		As of
ASSETS		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		23,767		27,697
Short-term interest-bearing bank deposits		145,800		121,390
Trade accounts receivable		48,071		40,949
Inventories		41,828		34,921
Other current assets		6,244		7,313
Total current assets		265,710		232,270
Long-term assets
Long-term interest-bearing bank deposits		2,000		750
Deferred tax assets		2,702		1,957
Severance pay funds		1,479		1,503
Property and equipment, net		13,193		13,891
Identifiable intangible assets, net		10,840		12,800
Goodwill		20,114		20,114
Total long-term assets		50,328		51,015
Total assets		316,038		283,285
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable		17,620		15,754
Deferred revenues		6,251		10,334
Other current liabilities		17,987		26,038
Total current liabilities		41,858		52,126
Long-term liabilities
Liability for employee severance pay		2,513		2,590
Other long-term liabilities		2,405		1,833
Total long-term liabilities		4,918		4,423
Shareholders' equity		269,262		226,736
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		316,038		283,285

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) - (Unaudited)
	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30,  2018		September 30,  2017		September 30,  2018		September 30,  2017
Revenues:
Products	48,953		41,119		144,922		129,589
Services	14,618		12,939		43,140		35,025
Total revenues	63,571		54,058		188,062		164,614
Cost of revenues:
Products	17,615		13,790		53,586		44,719
Services	8,489		7,389		24,952		20,762
Total cost of revenues	26,104		21,179		78,538		65,481
Gross profit	37,467		32,879		109,524		99,133
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses, net	11,886		9,826		34,961		28,339
Sales and marketing expenses	7,016		5,863		20,689		17,843
General and administrative expenses	2,162		1,947		6,526		5,542
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	653		641		1,960		1,921
Total operating expenses	21,717		18,277		64,136		53,645
Operating income	15,750		14,602		45,388		45,488
Financing income, net	872		626		1,806		1,566
Income before tax on income	16,622		15,228		47,194		47,054
Income tax expenses	3,312		3,726		7,971		8,836
Net income for the period	13,310		11,502		39,223		38,218
Earnings per share:
Basic	0.47		0.41		1.40		1.38
Diluted	0.46		0.40		1.36		1.34
Shares used for calculation of earnings per share:
Basic	28,047		27,788		27,980		27,637
Diluted	28,777		28,601		28,761		28,437

 

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)
	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30, 2018		September 30, 2017		September 30, 2018		September 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income for the period	13,310		11,502		39,223		38,218
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	1,347		938		3,574		2,831
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	653		641		1,960		1,921
Amortization of deferred stock-based  compensation	1,254		669		3,081		1,880
Decrease (increase) in liability for employee  termination benefits, net	(18)		18		(53)		91
Deferred tax assets, net	(188)		289		(745)		364
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable	(4,998)		2,798		(7,079)		9,072
Increase in inventories	(768)		(5,292)		(8,004)		(9,908)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets	(2,505)		(2,477)		1,069		(3,432)
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable	(925)		(1,586)		1,866		1,122
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities and  other long-term liabilities	(496)		736		(7,594)		3,024
Increase (decrease) in short term deferred revenues	(3,233)		1,190		(4,083)		7,354
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,433		9,426		23,215		52,537
Cash flow from investment activities:
Increase in short-term and long term interest- bearing bank deposits	(6,661)		(30,628)		(25,660)		(53,287)
Additions to property and equipment	(683)		(857)		(1,779)		(2,124)
Net cash used in investment activities	(7,344)		(31,485)		(27,439)		(55,411)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Shares issued under employee stock-based plans	56		347		294		2,488
Net cash provided by financing activities	56		347		294		2,488
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(3,855)		(21,712)		(3,930)		(386)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	27,622		41,732		27,697		20,406
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	23,767		20,020		23,767		20,020

 

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except percentage and per share data) - (Unaudited)
	Three months ended
	September 30, 2018		June 30, 2018		September 30, 2017
GAAP cost of revenues	26,104		26,188		21,179
Stock-based compensation in cost of products	(161)		(114)		(113)
Stock-based compensation in cost of services	(122)		(92)		(57)
Non-GAAP cost of revenues	25,821		25,982		21,009
GAAP gross profit	37,467		35,700		32,879
Gross profit adjustments	283		206		170
Non-GAAP gross profit	37,750		35,906		33,049
GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenues	59%		58%		61%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenues	59%		58%		61%
GAAP operating expenses	21,717		22,079		18,277
Stock-based compensation in research and development	(484)		(386)		(259)
Stock-based compensation in sales and marketing	(285)		(259)		(95)
Stock-based compensation in general and administrative	(202)		(142)		(145)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	(653)		(654)		(641)
Non-GAAP operating expenses	20,093		20,638		17,137
Non-GAAP operating income	17,657		15,268		15,912
GAAP operating margin as a percentage of revenues	25%		22%		27%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percentage of revenues	28%		25%		29%
GAAP tax on income	3,312		2,274		3,726
Certain discrete tax items	137		137		(289)
Non-GAAP tax on income	3,449		2,411		3,437
GAAP net income	13,310		11,833		11,502
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	653		654		641
Stock-based compensation expenses	1,254		993		669
Certain discrete tax items	(137)		(137)		289
Non-GAAP net income	15,080		13,343		13,101
GAAP basic earnings per share	0.47		0.42		0.41
Non-GAAP basic earnings per share	0.54		0.48		0.47
GAAP diluted earnings per share	0.46		0.41		0.40
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	0.52		0.46		0.46
Shares used for calculation of earnings per share:
Basic	28,047		27,977		27,788
Diluted	28,777		28,766		28,601

 

Company Contact: Dror David, Chief Financial Officer Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]   www.novami.com

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