Cascade Microtech Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

Revenue of $31.7 Million; Record Gross Margin of 53.6%; Income From Operations of $2.8 Million; GAAP EPS of $0.13 / Share; Non-GAAP EPS of $0.15 / Share


BEAVERTON, OR--(Marketwired - Apr 29, 2015) -  Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Financial Summary

Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 were as follows:

  • Total revenue of $31.7 million, compared to $36.6 million for Q4 2014 and $33.7 million for Q1 2014. 
    • Systems revenue of $17.5 million, a decrease of $3.9 million, or 18.2%, from Q4 2014, and a decrease of $4.0 million, or 18.5%, from Q1 2014. 
    • Probes revenue of $14.3 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 6.3%, from Q4 2014, and an increase of $2.0 million, or 16.5%, over Q1 2014.
  • Gross margin of 53.6%, up from 53.4% in Q4 2014 and up from 48.3% in Q1 2014. 
    • Systems gross margin of 48.6%, up from 48.1% in Q4 2014 and 42.9% in Q1 2014.
    • Probes gross margin of 59.8%, down from 60.8% in Q4 2014 and up from 57.8% in Q1 2014.
  • Income from operations of $2.8 million, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 32.4%, from Q4 2014, and an increase of $0.2 million, or 7.6%, over Q1 2014.
    • Q1 2015 operating income includes restructuring expenses of $0.1 million, compared to $1.2 million in Q4 2014 and no restructuring expenses in Q1 2014. 
  • GAAP net income of $2.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for Q4 2014, and $1.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for Q1 2014.
    • Q1 2015 includes income tax expense of $0.8 million, compared to a benefit of $0.4 million for Q4 2014, and an income tax expense of $0.9 million for Q1 2014. 
  • Non-GAAP net income of $0.15 per diluted share, compared to $0.26 per diluted share for Q4 2014, and $0.13 per diluted share for Q1 2014. 
  • Depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation expenses totaled $2.0 million, compared to $2.1 million for Q4 2014, and $2.1 million for Q1 2014. 
  • Adjusted EBITDAS of $4.9 million, compared to $7.5 million for Q4 2014, and $4.7 million for Q1 2014.
  • Total cash and investments of $41.0 million, an increase of $1.2 million over Q4 2014.

"Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 was, as predicted, seasonally down and was impacted by the change in foreign exchange rates. Our profitability exceeded expectations due to strong product mix and record gross margins," said Michael Burger, President and CEO. "We remain very optimistic about the balance of 2015 as our Probes products continue to gain market share and we are seeing acceleration in our Systems business. As stated previously, for 2015 we expect to financially outperform our 2014 results and grow faster than the markets we serve."

Financial Outlook

For the second quarter of 2015 we are projecting revenue in the range of $34.0 million to $38.0 million, with diluted GAAP earnings per share in the range of $0.12 to $0.17, and non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $0.14 to $0.20. Our guidance assumes a tax rate of 33%, consistent foreign currency exchange rates and no significant one-time charges.

We will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. PDT) on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, to discuss our results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

A simultaneous audio cast of the conference call may be accessed online from the investor relations page of www.cascademicrotech.com/investors. If you are interested in participating in the call, the live dial-in number is 855-871-8541, or international 720-634-2920, conference ID: 32505266. A replay will be available after 9:00 p.m. EDT at the same internet address. (For a telephone replay available after 9:00 p.m. EDT, dial: 855-859-2056, international: 404-537-3406, conference ID: 32505266).

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this release regarding financial results and positioning in our markets in 2015, continuing growth in market share of Probes, a return to historic levels of revenue for Systems and statements under "Financial Outlook" regarding projected revenue, GAAP earnings per share, and non-GAAP earnings per share and assumptions supporting those projections, and other statements identified by terminology such as "will," "should," "expects," "estimates," "predicts," and "continue" or other derivations of these or other comparable terms are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based in part on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including: changes in demand for the Company's products; changes in product mix; potential delays and other factors affecting the timing of new product introductions; the timing of shipments and customer orders; constraints on supplies of components; excess or shortage of production capacity; potential failure of expected market opportunities to materialize; changes in foreign exchange or tax rates; our ability or delay in integrating acquired businesses; and other risks discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates and general domestic and international economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company's earnings release contains Non-GAAP financial measures, which are defined below and reconciled to GAAP financial measures in a table later in this release:

  • Non-GAAP net income is defined as GAAP net income before certain items (adjustments) such as : restructuring, facility move and project costs, acquisition-related expenses, the amortization of intangibles and discrete tax items that we believe are either not representative of our ongoing operating performance or affect the comparability of results over time. Non-GAAP net income should not be construed as a substitute for net income as defined by GAAP. However, we regard non-GAAP net income as a complement to GAAP net income in assessing our financial performance over time and in the future. 

  • Adjusted EBITDAS is defined as income from continuing operations before depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation and certain other items (adjustments) such as : restructuring, facility move and project costs, and acquisition-related expenses that we believe are not representative of our ongoing operating performance. Adjusted EBITDAS should not be construed as a substitute for net income from continuing operations or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (all as determined in accordance with GAAP) for the purpose of analyzing our operating performance, financial position and cash flows, as adjusted EBITDAS is not defined by GAAP. However, we regard adjusted EBITDAS as a complement to net income from continuing operations and other GAAP financial performance measures, by including an indirect measure of operating cash flow.

About Cascade Microtech, Inc.

Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD) is a worldwide leader in precision contact, electrical measurement and test of integrated circuits (ICs), optical devices and other small structures. For technology businesses and scientific institutions that need to evaluate small structures, Cascade Microtech delivers access to electrical data from wafers, ICs, IC packages, circuit boards and modules, MEMS, 3D TSV, LED devices and more. Cascade Microtech's leading-edge stations, probes, probe cards, advanced thermal subsystems and integrated systems deliver precision accuracy and superior performance both in the lab and during production manufacturing of high-speed and high-density semiconductor chips. For more information, visit www.cascademicrotech.com.

   
   
CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.  
AND SUBSIDIARIES  
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations  
(in thousands, except per share data)  
(unaudited)  
                 
  Three Months Ended  
  March 31,     December 31,     March 31,  
  2015     2014     2014  
                       
Revenue $ 31,742     $ 36,593     $ 33,685  
Cost of sales   14,720       17,058       17,412  
Gross profit   17,022       19,535       16,273  
                       
Operating expenses:                      
  Research and development   3,676       3,598       3,241  
  Selling, general and administrative   10,547       11,797       10,430  
    14,223       15,395       13,671  
                       
Income from operations   2,799       4,140       2,602  
                       
Other income (expense):                      
  Interest income (expense), net   (14 )     4       2  
  Other, net   231       (289 )     (69 )
    217       (285 )     (67 )
                       
Income before income taxes   3,016       3,855       2,535  
                       
Income tax expense (benefit)   843       (448 )     943  
                       
Net income $ 2,173     $ 4,303     $ 1,592  
                       
Net income per share:                      
  Basic $ 0.13     $ 0.26     $ 0.10  
  Diluted $ 0.13     $ 0.25     $ 0.10  
                       
Shares used in computing net income per share:                      
  Basic   16,523       16,435       16,242  
  Diluted   17,037       16,955       16,679  
                         
                         
                         
CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.  
AND SUBSIDIARIES  
             
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
(in thousands)  
(unaudited)  
   
    March 31,     December 31,  
Assets   2015     2014  
                 
Current assets:                
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 34,079     $ 38,107  
  Marketable securities     6,854       1,626  
  Restricted cash     54       61  
  Accounts receivable, net     21,197       20,763  
  Inventories     24,723       24,642  
  Deferred income taxes     3,013       3,027  
  Prepaid expenses and other     4,584       4,454  
    Total current assets     94,504       92,680  
                 
Fixed assets, net     9,196       8,100  
Goodwill     11,419       12,823  
Purchased intangible assets, net     10,748       12,572  
Deferred income taxes     1,573       1,262  
Other assets     838       944  
                 
    $ 128,278     $ 128,381  
                 
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                
                 
Current liabilities:                
  Accounts payable   $ 9,297     $ 7,505  
  Deferred revenue     1,750       2,070  
  Accrued liabilities     7,391       9,505  
    Total current liabilities     18,438       19,080  
                 
Deferred revenue     296       329  
Other long-term liabilities     1,624       1,511  
                 
    Total liabilities     20,358       20,920  
                 
Shareholders' equity:                
  Common stock     112,292       111,645  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (5,488 )     (3,127 )
  Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)     1,116       (1,057 )
                   
    Total shareholders' equity     107,920       107,461  
                 
    $ 128,278     $ 128,381  
                 
                 
                 
CASCADE MICROTECH, INC.  
AND SUBSIDIARIES  
   
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  
(unaudited)  
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,       December 31,       March 31,  
Non-GAAP Net Income   2015       2014       2014  
GAAP net income $ 2,173     $ 4,303     $ 1,592  
                       
Adjustments to net income:                      
  Restructuring   118       1,178       -  
  Amortization of intangibles   647       694       785  
  Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments   (253 )     (509 )     (291 )
  Discrete tax items   (154 )     (1,246 )     -  
Non-GAAP net income $ 2,531     $ 4,420     $ 2,086  
                       
GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.13     $ 0.25     $ 0.10  
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.15     $ 0.26     $ 0.13  
                       
Shares used in diluted share calculations   17,037       16,955       16,679  
                       
                       
  Three Months Ended  
  March 31,     December 31,     March 31,  
EBITDAS and Adjusted EBITDAS 2015     2014     2014  
GAAP Income from operations $ 2,799     $ 4,140     $ 2,602  
                       
Adjustments:                      
  Depreciation   750       883       829  
  Amortization of intangibles   647       694       785  
  Stock-based compensation   587       564       449  
EBITDAS   4,783       6,281       4,665  
                       
Adjustments:                      
  Restructuring   118       1,178       -  
Adjusted EBITDAS $ 4,901     $ 7,459     $ 4,665  
                       
                 
  Three Months Ending June 30, 2015  
  Low Range Guidance           High Range Guidance  
Forward-looking non-GAAP net income                
GAAP net income $ 2,000             $ 3,000  
Adjustments:                      
  Amortization of intangibles   650               650  
  Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments   (215 )             (215 )
Non-GAAP net income $ 2,435             $ 3,435  
                       
GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.12             $ 0.17  
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.14             $ 0.20  
                       
Shares used in diluted share calculations   17,150               17,150  

Contact Information:

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jeff A. Killian
Cascade Microtech, Inc.
(503) 601-1280