MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, announced today results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2012. Total first quarter revenue of $1.21 billion declined 7% on a year-over-year basis and declined 24% on a sequential basis.
On a GAAP(1) basis, first quarter net income was $114 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to net income of $224 million, or $0.92, per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and $281 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.
On a non-GAAP(2) basis, first quarter net income was $156 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to net income of $251 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and net income of $317 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. For reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP results, see accompanying financial tables and footnotes.
“Our first quarter results were adversely impacted by lower-than-expected pricing and demand weakness in certain segments and we expect similar trends in the second quarter as well,” said Sanjay Mehrotra, president and chief executive officer. “We believe a seasonally stronger demand environment in the second half of the year, combined with our diversifying portfolio of mobile and SSD solutions, will allow us to deliver strong sequential revenue growth in the third and fourth quarters.”
FIRST QUARTER 2012 KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
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Metric in millions of US$, except % |
GAAP | Non-GAAP | ||||||||||
| Q112 | Q111 | Q411 | Q112 | Q111 | Q411 | |||||||
| Revenue | $1,206 | $1,294 | $1,577 | $1,206 | $1,294 | $1,577 | ||||||
|
Gross Profit
% of revenue |
$417
34.5% |
$552
42.6% |
$662
42.0% |
$432
35.8% |
$558
43.1% |
$676
42.9% |
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|
Operating Income
% of revenue |
$192
15.9% |
$349
27.0% |
$416
26.4% |
$227
18.8% |
$369
28.5% |
$449
28.5% |
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CONFERENCE CALL
SanDisk’s first quarter of fiscal 2012 conference call is scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time, Thursday, April 19, 2012. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed live, and throughout the quarter, at SanDisk’s website at http://www.sandisk.com/IR. To participate in the call via telephone, the dial-in number is 719-234-0008 and the dial-in password is 4015842. A copy of this press release will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on a current report on Form 8-K and will be posted to our website prior to the conference call.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements about our business prospects and our expectations regarding our business, financial results, and pricing, seasonality and demand trends for the second quarter and second half of fiscal 2012, including the potential benefits of our diversifying portfolio of mobile and SSD products, that are based on our current expectations and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate and may significantly harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others:
- competitive pricing pressures, resulting in lower average selling prices and lower or negative product gross margins;
- unpredictable or changing demand for our products, particularly for certain form factors, such as embedded flash memory, or capacities, or the mix of X2 and X3 technologies;
- excess captive memory output or capacity which could result in write-downs for excess inventory, lower of cost or market charges, fixed costs associated with under-utilized capacity, or other consequences;
- increased memory component and other costs as a result of currency exchange rate fluctuations to the U.S. dollar, particularly with respect to the Japanese yen;
- lower than anticipated demand, including due to general economic weakness in our markets;
- expansion of industry supply, including low-grade supply useable in limited markets, creating excess supply, causing our average selling prices to decline faster than our costs;
- insufficient supply from captive flash memory sources, inability to obtain non-captive flash memory supply of the right product mix and quality in the time frame necessary to meet demand, or inability to realize a positive margin on non-captive purchases; and
- the other risks detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2012.
(1) GAAP represents U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(2) Non-GAAP represents GAAP excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, non-cash economic interest expense associated with the Company’s convertible debt and related tax adjustments.
ABOUT SANDISK
SanDisk Corporation is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for OEM and retail channels. Since 1988, SanDisk’s innovations in flash memory and storage system technologies have provided customers with new and transformational digital experiences. SanDisk’s diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing and enterprise markets. SanDisk’s products are used by consumers and enterprise customers around the world.
SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s).
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| Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| April 1, 2012 | April 3, 2011 | |||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Product | $ | 1,106,422 | $ | 1,210,247 | ||||
| License and royalty | 99,139 | 83,953 | ||||||
| Total revenues | 1,205,561 | 1,294,200 | ||||||
| Cost of product revenues | 775,320 | 737,492 | ||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 13,731 | 5,116 | ||||||
| Total cost of product revenues | 789,051 | 742,608 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 416,510 | 551,592 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 140,957 | 119,542 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 49,035 | 47,457 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 32,591 | 35,299 | ||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 2,063 | ― | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 224,646 | 202,298 | ||||||
| Operating income | 191,864 | 349,294 | ||||||
| Other income (expense) | (25,316 | ) | (18,366 | ) | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 166,548 | 330,928 | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 52,163 | 106,804 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 114,385 | $ | 224,124 | ||||
| Net income per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.94 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.92 | ||||
| Shares used in computing net income per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | 242,883 | 237,473 | ||||||
| Diluted | 247,102 | 243,404 | ||||||
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| Reconciliation of Preliminary GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Results (1) | ||||
| (in thousands, except per share data, unaudited) | ||||
| Three months ended | ||||
| April 1, 2012 | April 3, 2011 | |||
| SUMMARY RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME | ||||
| GAAP NET INCOME | $ 114,385 | $ 224,124 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | 19,080 | 14,591 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (b) | 15,794 | 5,116 | ||
| Convertible debt interest (c) | 21,887 | 23,365 | ||
| Income tax adjustments (d) | (14,830) | (16,616) | ||
| NON-GAAP NET INCOME | $ 156,316 | $ 250,580 | ||
| GAAP COST OF PRODUCT REVENUES | $ 789,051 | $ 742,608 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | (1,537) | (943) | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (b) | (13,731) | (5,116) | ||
| NON-GAAP COST OF PRODUCT REVENUES | $ 773,783 | $ 736,549 | ||
| GAAP GROSS PROFIT | $ 416,510 | $ 551,592 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | 1,537 | 943 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (b) | 13,731 | 5,116 | ||
| NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT | $ 431,778 | $ 557,651 | ||
| GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES | $ 140,957 | $ 119,542 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | (10,027) | (7,244) | ||
| NON-GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES | $ 130,930 | $ 112,298 | ||
| GAAP SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSES | $ 49,035 | $ 47,457 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | (3,629) | (2,174) | ||
| NON-GAAP SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSES | $ 45,406 | $ 45,283 | ||
| GAAP GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | $ 32,591 | $ 35,299 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | (3,887) | (4,230) | ||
| NON-GAAP GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | $ 28,704 | $ 31,069 | ||
| GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $ 224,646 | $ 202,298 | ||
| Share-based compensation (a) | (17,543) | (13,648) | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (b) | (2,063) | - | ||
| NON-GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $ 205,040 | $ 188,650 | ||
| GAAP OPERATING INCOME | $ 191,864 | $ 349,294 | ||
| Cost of product revenues adjustments (a) (b) | 15,268 | 6,059 | ||
| Operating expense adjustments (a) (b) | 19,606 | 13,648 | ||
| NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME | $ 226,738 | $ 369,001 | ||
| GAAP OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | $ (25,316) | $ (18,366) | ||
| Convertible debt interest (c) | 21,887 | 23,365 | ||
| NON-GAAP OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | $ (3,429) | $ 4,999 | ||
| GAAP NET INCOME | $ 114,385 | $ 224,124 | ||
| Cost of product revenues adjustments (a) (b) | 15,268 | 6,059 | ||
| Operating expense adjustments (a) (b) | 19,606 | 13,648 | ||
| Convertible debt interest (c) | 21,887 | 23,365 | ||
| Income tax adjustments (d) | (14,830) | (16,616) | ||
| NON-GAAP NET INCOME | $ 156,316 | $ 250,580 | ||
| Diluted net income per share: | ||||
| GAAP | $ 0.46 | $ 0.92 | ||
| Non-GAAP | $ 0.63 | $ 1.03 | ||
| Shares used in computing diluted net income per share: | ||||
| GAAP | 247,102 | 243,404 | ||
| Non-GAAP | 247,192 | 243,441 | ||
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| Reconciliation of Preliminary GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Results (1) | ||
| (1) | To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use non-GAAP measures of operating results, net income and net income per share, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses, gains and losses. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of our current financial performance and our prospects for the future. Specifically, we believe the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors as these non-GAAP results exclude certain expenses, gains and losses that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results and because it is consistent with the financial models and estimates published by many analysts who follow the Company. For example, because the non-GAAP results exclude the expenses we recorded for share-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets related to acquisitions of Matrix Semiconductor, Inc. in January 2006, Pliant Technology, Inc. in May 2011 and FlashSoft Corporation in February 2012, non-cash economic interest expense associated with the convertible debt and related tax adjustments, we believe the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures provide consistency in our financial reporting. These non-GAAP results are some of the primary indicators management uses for assessing our performance, allocating resources and planning and forecasting future periods. Further, management uses non-GAAP information that excludes certain non-cash charges, such as amortization of purchased intangible assets, share-based compensation, non-cash economic interest expense associated with our convertible debt and related tax adjustments, as these non-GAAP charges do not reflect the cash operating results of the business or the ongoing results. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP measures may be different than the non-GAAP measures used by other companies. | |
| (a) | Share-based compensation expense. | |
| (b) | Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, primarily core technology, developed technology, customer relationships and trademarks related to the acquisitions of Matrix Semiconductor, Inc. (January 2006), Pliant Technology, Inc. (May 2011) and FlashSoft Corporation (February 2012). | |
| (c) | Incremental interest expense relating to the non-cash economic interest expense associated with the Company's 1% Sr. Convertible Notes due 2013 and 1.5% Sr. Convertible Notes due 2017. | |
| (d) | Income taxes associated with certain non-GAAP to GAAP adjustments. | |
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| Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| (in thousands, unaudited) | ||||||||
| April 1, 2012 | January 1, 2012 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,093,263 | $ | 1,167,496 | ||||
| Short-term marketable securities | 1,575,339 | 1,681,492 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable from product revenues, net | 362,580 | 521,763 | ||||||
| Inventory | 764,003 | 678,382 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes | 97,202 | 100,409 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 192,159 | 206,419 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 4,084,546 | 4,355,961 | ||||||
| Long-term marketable securities | 2,803,622 | 2,766,263 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 453,032 | 344,897 | ||||||
| Notes receivable and investments in Flash Ventures | 1,821,841 | 1,943,295 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes | 190,353 | 199,027 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 197,669 | 154,899 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 287,794 | 287,691 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | 173,250 | 122,615 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 10,012,107 | $ | 10,174,648 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable trade | $ | 224,290 | $ | 258,583 | ||||
| Accounts payable to related parties | 201,072 | 276,275 | ||||||
| Other current accrued liabilities | 299,394 | 337,517 | ||||||
| Deferred income on shipments to distributors and retailers and deferred revenue | 179,375 | 220,999 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 904,131 | 1,093,374 | ||||||
| Convertible long-term debt | 1,627,234 | 1,604,911 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities | 451,781 | 415,524 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,983,146 | 3,113,809 | ||||||
| EQUITY | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock | 4,988,521 | 4,934,808 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,870,356 | 1,796,849 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 173,758 | 332,701 | ||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 7,032,635 | 7,064,358 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interests | (3,674 | ) | (3,519 | ) | ||||
| Total equity | 7,028,961 | 7,060,839 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 10,012,107 | $ | 10,174,648 | ||||
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| Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
| (in thousands, unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| April 1, 2012 | April 3, 2011 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 114,385 | $ | 224,124 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Deferred taxes | 5,503 | 6,174 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 33,178 | 29,775 | ||||||
| Amortization | 45,146 | 32,839 | ||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | (1,285 | ) | (2,745 | ) | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 19,080 | 14,591 | ||||||
| Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation | (8,597 | ) | (6,412 | ) | ||||
| Impairment, restructuring and other | (5,454 | ) | (13,177 | ) | ||||
| Other non-operating | 29,662 | 20,448 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable from product revenues | 160,474 | 131,464 | ||||||
| Inventory | (85,212 | ) | 16,379 | |||||
| Other assets | 65,706 | (23,749 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable trade | (34,293 | ) | (36,309 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable to related parties | (75,203 | ) | (30,496 | ) | ||||
| Other liabilities | (195,916 | ) | 35,733 | |||||
| Total adjustments | (47,211 | ) | 174,515 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 67,174 | 398,639 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of short and long-term marketable securities | (756,357 | ) | (637,501 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of short and long-term marketable securities | 625,736 | 497,603 | ||||||
| Proceeds from maturities of short and long-term marketable securities | 192,842 | 117,240 | ||||||
| Acquisition of property, land and equipment | (144,218 | ) | (33,745 | ) | ||||
| Investment in Flash Ventures | (12,526 | ) | (61 | ) | ||||
| Notes receivable issuance to Flash Ventures | (51,130 | ) | (213,951 | ) | ||||
| Notes receivable proceeds from Flash Ventures | 63,833 | 85,096 | ||||||
| Purchased technology and other assets | (28 | ) | (100,000 | ) | ||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (54,538 | ) | (15,000 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (136,386 | ) | (300,319 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from employee stock programs | 45,318 | 42,148 | ||||||
| Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation | 8,597 | 6,412 | ||||||
| Share repurchase program | (60,911 | ) | ― | |||||
| Net cash received in settlement of stock repurchase contracts | 1,142 | ― | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (5,854 | ) | 48,560 | |||||
| Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash | 833 | (1,579 | ) | |||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (74,233 | ) | 145,301 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,167,496 | 829,149 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 1,093,263 | $ | 974,450 | ||||