IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.
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| (In millions, except per share data) | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 207.4 | $ | 165.9 | 25 | % | $ | 769.8 | $ | 648.0 | 19 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 54.9 | % | 49.2 | % | 54.1 | % | 52.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 79.6 | $ | 48.9 | 63 | % | $ | 283.8 | $ | 218.1 | 30 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 38.4 | % | 29.5 | % | 36.9 | % | 33.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 56.4 | $ | 36.6 | 54 | % | $ | 200.4 | $ | 155.8 | 29 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per diluted share | $ | 1.07 | $ | 0.70 | 53 | % | $ | 3.79 | $ | 2.97 | 28 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Management Comments
IPG delivered another record quarter increasing revenue and net income by 25% and 54%, respectively, for the fourth quarter 2014 compared to the same period last year. For the full year, IPG grew its top-line approximately 19% while increasing the bottom-line by 29%.
"We continued to expand our breadth of applications, made great strides in penetrating cutting OEMs, and improved our competitive position in the automotive market," said Dr. Valentin Gapontsev, IPG Photonics' Chief Executive Officer. "In addition, the growth we anticipated in metal-based 3D printing at the beginning of the year materialized. The growth in net income reflects the leverage we expected to achieve in our operating model."
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 increased 25% year-over-year to a record $207.4 million, driven by continued strong sales in materials processing as well as increases from other non-materials processing applications. High-power laser revenue increased 32% from the fourth quarter of 2013 due in part to strong sales in the North American automotive industry and continued penetration of the metal cutting market worldwide. Medium-power laser sales grew 58% related to sales for fine-processing applications. Increased demand for IPG's new low cost pulsed lasers drove a 16% increase in pulsed laser sales, while QCW lasers sales increased 23% in the fourth quarter compared to the prior year period as this product line continued to gain acceptance.
In the fourth quarter earnings per diluted share increased by 52.9% to a record $1.07 including a benefit of $0.03 related to foreign exchange transaction gains. The growth in earnings per share was driven by the increase in revenue and an improvement in operating margins.
During the fourth quarter, IPG generated $60.1 million in cash from operations and used $15.9 million to finance capital expenditures. IPG ended the quarter with $522.2 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Business Outlook and Financial Guidance
"The book-to-bill ratio was greater than one in the fourth quarter," said Dr. Gapontsev. "We exited 2014 with a backlog of $321.0 million, representing an increase of 21% from year-end 2013. Backlog includes $174.5 million of orders with firm shipment dates and $146.5 million of frame agreements that we expect to ship within one year."
"We enter 2015 with a strong backlog and remain focused on gaining further share in our established materials processing applications, completing development of and introducing new products which will expand our available market and applying our lasers in large scale and novel applications beyond our core applications in metal processing," concluded Dr. Gapontsev.
IPG Photonics expects revenue in the range of $195 million to $205 million for the first quarter of 2015. The Company anticipates earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.92 to $1.02 based on 52,873,000 diluted common shares, which includes 52,153,000 basic common shares outstanding and 720,000 potentially dilutive options at December 31, 2014.
As discussed in more detail in the "Safe Harbor" passage of this news release, actual results may differ from this guidance due to various factors including, but not limited to, product demand, order cancellations and delays, competition and general economic conditions. This guidance is subject to the risks outlined in the Company's reports with the SEC, and assumes that exchange rates remain at present levels.
Conference Call Reminder
The Company will hold a conference call today, February 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live and can be accessed on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.ipgphotonics.com. The conference call also can be accessed by dialing (877) 709-8155 or (201) 689-8881. An archived version of the webcast will be available for approximately one year on IPG's website.
About IPG Photonics Corporation
IPG Photonics Corporation is the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in 1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in diverse applications, primarily materials processing. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs. IPG has its headquarters in Oxford, Massachusetts, and has additional plants and offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.ipgphotonics.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Information and statements provided by the Company and its employees, including statements in this press release, that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, IPG's prospects for growth in 2015, shipment of products pursuant to frame agreements, gaining further share in the Company’s established materials processing applications, completing development of and introducing new products, expanding its available market, applying its lasers in large scale and novel applications beyond the Company’s core applications in metal processing and guidance for the first quarter of 2015. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the strength or weakness of the business conditions in industries and geographic markets that the Company serves, particularly the effect of downturns in the markets IPG serves; uncertainties and adverse changes in the general economic conditions of markets; the Company's ability to penetrate new applications for fiber lasers and increase market share; the rate of acceptance and penetration of IPG's products; high levels of fixed costs from IPG's vertical integration; the appropriateness of the Company's manufacturing capacity for the level of demand; competitive factors, including declining average selling prices; the effect of acquisitions and investments; inventory write-downs; foreign currency fluctuations; intellectual property infringement claims and litigation; interruption in supply of key components; manufacturing risks; government regulations and trade sanctions; building and expanding field service and support operations; inability to manage risks associated with international customers and operations; and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. Readers are encouraged to refer to the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed with the SEC on February 28, 2014) and its periodic reports filed with the SEC, as applicable. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NET SALES | $ | 207,402 | $ | 165,859 | $ | 769,832 | $ | 648,034 | |||||||||||||
| COST OF SALES | 93,485 | 84,337 | 353,314 | 308,136 | |||||||||||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 113,917 | 81,522 | 416,518 | 339,898 | |||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 7,929 | 7,178 | 30,637 | 26,692 | |||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 13,810 | 10,878 | 53,403 | 41,660 | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 15,126 | 13,049 | 55,338 | 50,863 | |||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on foreign exchange | (2,579 | ) | 1,564 | (6,618 | ) | 2,536 | |||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 34,286 | 32,669 | 132,760 | 121,751 | |||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 79,631 | 48,853 | 283,758 | 218,147 | |||||||||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 66 | 24 | (77 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 58 | 106 | 793 | 155 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | 124 | 130 | 716 | 154 | |||||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 79,755 | 48,983 | 284,474 | 218,301 | |||||||||||||||||
| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | (23,324 | ) | (12,388 | ) | (84,029 | ) | (62,521 | ) | |||||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION | $ | 56,431 | $ | 36,595 | $ | 200,445 | $ | 155,780 | |||||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION PER SHARE: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.08 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 3.85 | $ | 3.02 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.07 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 3.79 | $ | 2.97 | |||||||||||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 52,153 | 51,660 | 52,104 | 51,548 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 52,873 | 52,487 | 52,824 | 52,375 | |||||||||||||||||
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| SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | $ | 1,131 | $ | 863 | $ | 4,153 | $ | 3,187 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 442 | 267 | 1,567 | 1,195 | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 804 | 552 | 3,033 | 1,929 | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,728 | 1,434 | 6,419 | 5,409 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total stock-based compensation | 4,105 | 3,116 | 15,172 | 11,720 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit recognized | (1,305 | ) | (1,012 | ) | (4,865 | ) | (3,784 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net stock-based compensation | $ | 2,800 | $ | 2,104 | $ | 10,307 | $ | 7,936 | ||||||||||||
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| SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF ACQUISITION RELATED COSTS IN COST OF SALES | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Step-up of inventory (1) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,318 | |||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets (2) | 248 | 180 | 716 | 721 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total acquisition related costs | $ | 248 | $ | 180 | $ | 716 | $ | 2,039 | |||||||||||||
(1) Amount relates to Microsystems step-up adjustment on inventory sold
during the period
(2) Amount relates to intangible amortization
expense during periods presented including amortization of acquired
patents
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||
(In thousands, except share and per | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 522,150 | $ | 448,776 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 143,109 | 103,803 | ||||||||
| Inventories | 171,009 | 172,700 | ||||||||
| Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable | 20,967 | 15,996 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 21,295 | 30,836 | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | 15,308 | 14,232 | ||||||||
| Total current assets | 893,838 | 786,343 | ||||||||
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, NET | 5,438 | 4,799 | ||||||||
| GOODWILL | 455 | 455 | ||||||||
| INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET | 9,227 | 9,564 | ||||||||
| PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 275,082 | 252,245 | ||||||||
| OTHER ASSETS | 26,847 | 7,810 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | $ | 1,210,887 | $ | 1,061,216 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||
| Revolving line-of-credit facilities | $ | 2,631 | $ | 3,296 | ||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 13,333 | 1,333 | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | 17,141 | 18,787 | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 64,057 | 59,336 | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | 3,241 | 2,109 | ||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 21,672 | 15,218 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 122,075 | 100,079 | ||||||||
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 22,584 | 21,835 | ||||||||
| LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION | 19,667 | 11,333 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | 164,326 | 133,247 | ||||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||
| IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized;
52,369,688 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 567,617 | 538,908 | ||||||||
| Retained earnings | 591,202 | 390,757 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (112,263 | ) | (1,701 | ) | ||||||
| Total IPG Photonics Corporation stockholders' equity | 1,046,561 | 927,969 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | $ | 1,210,887 | $ | 1,061,216 | ||||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 200,445 | $ | 155,780 | ||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 35,612 | 31,524 | ||||||||||
| Provisions for inventory, warranty & bad debt | 28,036 | 29,975 | ||||||||||
| Other | 14,748 | 5,379 | ||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities that (used) provided cash: | ||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable/payable | (45,256 | ) | (9,017 | ) | ||||||||
| Inventories | (42,246 | ) | (50,355 | ) | ||||||||
| Other | (7,134 | ) | (43,919 | ) | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 184,205 | 119,367 | ||||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (90,601 | ) | (70,919 | ) | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | 434 | 236 | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investment | — | 495 | ||||||||||
| Acquisition of businesses | — | (5,555 | ) | |||||||||
| Other | 87 | (143 | ) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (90,080 | ) | (75,886 | ) | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||
| Line-of-credit facilities | (341 | ) | 853 | |||||||||
| Principal payments on long-term borrowings | (1,667 | ) | (2,853 | ) | ||||||||
| Tax benefits from exercise of employee stock options | 5,979 | 8,874 | ||||||||||
| Exercise of employee stock options and issuances under employee stock purchase plan | 7,558 | 7,275 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 11,529 | 14,149 | ||||||||||
| EFFECT OF CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (32,280 | ) | 7,093 | |||||||||
| NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 73,374 | 64,723 | ||||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of period | 448,776 | 384,053 | ||||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — End of period | $ | 522,150 | $ | 448,776 | ||||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 253 | $ | 208 | ||||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | 73,544 | $ | 89,611 | ||||||||
Contacts:
Tim Mammen, 508-373-1100
Chief
Financial Officer
or
Sharon Merrill
David Calusdian,
617-542-5300
Executive Vice President
