Nova : Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) today announced financial results for the third quarter 2020, the period ended September 30, 2020.

Business Highlights:

• Record quarterly revenue of $69.5 million, up 32% year-over-year
• GAAP net income of $13.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, up 60% year-over-year on a per-share basis
• Non-GAAP net income of $16.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, up 43% year-over-year on a per-share basis
• Record quarterly optical standalone revenues, driven by growing demand for Nova's unique dimensional metrology solutions
• In October, completed a private offering of $200 million of 0% convertible senior notes due 2025

 

GAAP Results ($K)
	Q3 2020	Q2 2020	Q3 2019
Revenues	$69,485	$62,586	$52,507
Net Income	$13,896	$8,672	$8,562
Earnings per Diluted Share	$0.48	$0.30	$0.30
NON-GAAP Results ($K)
	Q3 2020	Q2 2020	Q3 2019
Net Income	$16,511	$13,774	$11,507
Earnings per Diluted Share	$0.57	$0.48	$0.40

 

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, stock-based compensation expenses, expense related to a transaction made by a financial institution without Company authorization, facilities transition costs, revaluation of long-term liabilities and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments.

Management Comments

"Nova's outstanding financial results for the quarter exceeded our previous expectations and guidance. These results demonstrate the resilience of our operational model and the strategic value we bring to our customers while they continue developing their next generation technology nodes," commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Following our strong operational execution in 2020, we remain confident in our strategy and the value we create, which provide us a solid base to deliver our long-term growth objectives."

2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Outlook

Management provided an outlook for the fourth quarter, the period ending December 31, 2020. Based on current estimates, management expects:

• $66 million to $73 million in revenue
• $0.32 to $0.43 in diluted GAAP EPS
• $0.45 to $0.56 in diluted non-GAAP EPS

2020 Third Quarter Results

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2020 were $69.5 million, an increase of 11.0% compared with the second quarter of 2020 and an increase of 32.3% compared with the third quarter of 2019.

Gross margin for the third quarter of 2020 was 57.1%, compared with a gross margin of 58.5% in the second quarter of 2020, and compared with a gross margin of 52.4% in the third quarter of 2019.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2020 were $24.1 million, compared with $26.3 million in the second quarter of 2020 and compared with $21.0 million in the third quarter of 2019.

On a GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $13.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2020. This is compared with net income of $8.7 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2020, and compared with net income of $8.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2019.

On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation expenses, one-time expense related to a transaction made by a financial institution without Company authorization, facilities transition costs, revaluation of long-term liabilities and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments, the Company reported net income of $16.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2020. This is compared with net income of $13.8 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2020, and compared with net income of $11.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2019.

Conference Call Information

Nova will host a conference call today, November 12, 2020, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the financial results and 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. TOLL-FREE Dial-in Number: 1-888-394-8218
ISRAEL TOLL-FREE 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
4 p.m. Israel Time
Please reference conference ID: 1420148

The conference call will also be webcast live from a link on Nova's website at https://www.novami.com/investors/events/.

A replay of the conference call will be available from November 12, 2020 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time to November 19, 2020 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: 1420148

A replay will also be available for 90 days on Nova's website at https://www.novami.com/investors/events/.

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 enables 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 amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation expenses, expense related to a transaction made by a financial institution without Company authorization, facilities transition costs, revaluation of long-term liabilities, tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs, as applicable, 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 enhance 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 allow 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 worldwide financial and economic instabilities, including the implications of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; 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, including data breaches, cyberattacks and system disruptions, 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, 2019 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2020. 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.

 

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)
		As of
ASSETS		September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		32,713		31,748
Short-term interest-bearing bank deposits		200,676		154,533
Trade accounts receivable		41,097		51,603
Inventories		62,063		48,362
Other current assets		11,899		17,122
Total current assets		348,448		303,368
Non-current assets
Interest-bearing bank deposits		2,824		2,813
Restricted interest-bearing bank deposits		2,000		2,000
Deferred tax assets		5,282		4,554
Severance pay funds		1,197		1,210
Right of-use assets		29,508		28,256
Property and equipment, net		32,491		30,566
Intangible assets, net		5,684		7,562
Goodwill		20,114		20,114
Total non-current assets		99,100		97,075
Total assets		447,548		400,443
Liabilities and shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable		22,733		20,706
Deferred revenues		3,791		2,256
Operating lease current liabilities		2,391		2,236
Other current liabilities		26,303		21,751
Total current liabilities		55,218		46,949
Non-current liabilities
Accrued severance pay		2,139		2,120
Operating lease long-term liabilities		31,875		31,077
Other long-term liability		6,616		5,758
Total non-current liabilities		40,630		38,955
Shareholders' equity		351,700		314,539
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		447,548		400,443

 

 

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,  2020		September 30,  2019		September 30,  2020		September 30,  2019
Revenues:
Products	54,757		38,723		147,579		120,185
Services	14,728		13,784		45,514		40,099
Total revenues	69,485		52,507		193,093		160,284
Cost of revenues:
Products	20,732		16,342		55,922		48,446
Services	9,096		8,672		26,571		24,651
Total cost of revenues	29,828		25,014		82,493		73,097
Gross profit	39,657		27,493		110,600		87,187
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses, net	12,957		10,548		37,262		34,786
Sales and marketing expenses	7,406		7,156		21,232		20,943
General and administrative expenses	3,141		2,658		11,505		7,564
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	625		657		1,877		1,969
Total operating expenses	24,129		21,019		71,876		65,262
Operating income	15,528		6,474		38,724		21,925
Financing income, net	846		887		2,261		2,252
Income before tax on income	16,374		7,361		40,985		24,177
Income tax expenses	2,478		(1,201)		6,735		1,391
Net income for the period	13,896		8,562		34,250		22,786
Earnings per share:
Basic	0.49		0.31		1.22		0.82
Diluted	0.48		0.30		1.18		0.80
Shares used for calculation of earnings per share:
Basic	28,168		27,826		28,080		27,935
Diluted	29,020		28,474		28,933		28,599

 

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)
	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019		September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income for the period	13,896		8,562		34,250		22,786
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,447		3,842		7,133		9,312
Share-based compensation	1,946		1,364		4,718		3,662
Change in deferred tax assets, net	(182)		(410)		(728)		(754)
Change in accrued severance pay, net	4		25		32		52
Change in trade accounts receivable	3,360		1,024		10,506		6,477
Change in inventories	(6,582)		(1,332)		(15,052)		(9,187)
Change in other current and long-term assets	484		(7,180)		5,223		(4,600)
Change in trade accounts payable	1,362		1,700		2,027		(426)
Change in other current and long-term liabilities	2,227		3,247		4,530		(1,332)
Change in short term deferred revenues	2,626		(1,599)		1,535		(269)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	21,588		9,243		54,174		25,721
Cash flow from investment activities:
Change in short-term and long-term interest-bearing bank deposits	(13,161)		(6,040)		(46,154)		35
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,713)		(7,928)		(4,873)		(15,621)
Net cash provided by (used in) investment activities	(14,874)		(13,968)		(51,027)		(15,586)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury shares	-		-		(2,549)		(7,159)
Shares issued upon exercise of options	114		95		367		367
Net cash used in financing activities	114		95		(2,182)		(6,792)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,828		(4,630)		965		3,343
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	25,885		32,850		31,748		24,877
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	32,713		28,220		32,713		28,220

 

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, 2020		June 30, 2020		September 30, 2019
GAAP gross profit	39,657		36,601		27,493
Stock-based compensation expenses *	414		279		277
Facilities transition costs	-		-		220
Non-GAAP gross profit	40,071		36,880		27,990
GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenues	57%		58%		52%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenues	58%		59%		53%
GAAP operating income	15,528		10,315		6,474
Stock-based compensation expenses *	1,946		1,454		1,364
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	625		626		657
One-time expense related to a transaction made by a financial institution without Company authorization	-		3,000		-
Facilities transition costs	-		-		888
Non-GAAP operating income	18,099		15,395		9,383
GAAP operating margin as a percentage of revenues	22%		16%		12%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percentage of revenues	26%		25%		18%
GAAP net income	13,896		8,672		8,562
Stock-based compensation expenses *	1,946		1,454		1,364
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	625		626		657
One-time expense related to a transaction made by a financial institution without Company authorization	-		3,000		-
Facilities transition costs	-		-		888
Revaluation of long-term liabilities	161		594		362
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments	(117)		(572)		(326)
Non-GAAP net income	16,511		13,774		11,507
GAAP basic earnings per share	0.49		0.31		0.31
Non-GAAP basic earnings per share	0.59		0.49		0.41
GAAP diluted earnings per share	0.48		0.30		0.30
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	0.57		0.48		0.40
Shares used for calculation of earnings per share:
Basic	28,168		28,039		27,826
Diluted	29,020		28,888		28,474

 

* Stock-based compensation expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 included in – Cost of revenues products - 259; Cost of revenues services - 155; Research and development expenses, net – 713; Sales and marketing expenses – 409; General and administrative expenses – 410

 

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - RECONCILIATION OF FOURTH QUARTER 2020
GAAP TO NON-GAAP GUIDANCE
(Unaudited)
	Low		High
Estimated GAAP net income per diluted share	0.32		0.43
Estimated non-GAAP items:
Stock-based compensation expenses	0.09		0.09
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	0.02		0.02
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	0.03		0.03
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments	(0.01)		(0.01)
Estimated non-GAAP net income per diluted share	0.45		0.56

 

 

Company Contact:	Investor Relations Contact:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer	Miri Segal
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.	MS-IR LLC
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