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MKS Instruments Reports Q2 2014 Financial Results
[July 24, 2014]

MKS Instruments Reports Q2 2014 Financial Results


(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 24 July 2014 Release date- 23072014 - Andover, Mass.- MKS Instruments, Inc. (Nasdaq:MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, today reports second quarter 2014 financial results.



GAAP Results Non-GAAP Results Net revenues ($ millions) $185 $185 Gross Margin 43.1% 43.4% Operating margin 16.6% 17.6% Net income ($ millions) $21.2 $22.6 Diluted EPS $0.40 $0.42 Second Quarter Financial Results Sales were $185 million, a decrease of 10% from $206 million in the first quarter of 2014, and an increase of 18% from $157 million in the second quarter of 2013.

Second quarter net income was $21.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to net income of $31.2 million, or $0.58 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2014, and $7.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013.


Non-GAAP net earnings, which exclude special charges and benefits, were $22.6 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to $27.2 million, or $0.51 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2014, and $7.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013.

In the second quarter, the Company deployed $20.0 million of cash on hand to repurchase approximately 0.7 million shares of its stock. The board of directors also authorized an increase to the quarterly cash dividend, from $0.16 per share to $0.165 per share, and paid a dividend of $8.8 million on June 13. The Company also closed its previously announced $87 million acquisition of Granville-Phillips on May 30.

Gerald Colella, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, 'I am extremely pleased with our financial performance in the second quarter, with sales above guidance primarily due to better than anticipated demand in the semiconductor market, as well as continued growth into other advanced markets, which grew for the third consecutive quarter. We have favorable exposure to today's technology inflection points, especially those weighted to etch and deposition process steps, and we believe we will gain an increasing share of the incremental capital required to support these technology changes. We also have strong, high-level programs and relationships to support semiconductor device makers globally. As a result, we believe we are well positioned to benefit both from shifts as well as increases in capital equipment spending.

'Looking ahead, reports from the recent semiconductor industry tradeshow continue to project that third quarter OEM shipments may be down from the second quarter. In our other markets, the global economy continues to improve and we continue to search out and leverage growth opportunities in a strategic manner. Based on these factors, and looking at current business levels, we anticipate that sales in the third quarter may range from $170 million to $190 million, and at these volumes, our non-GAAP net earnings could range from $0.28 to $0.42 per share.' Conference Call Details A conference call with management will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the conference call, please dial (877) 212-6076 for domestic callers and (707) 287-9331 for international callers, and an operator will connect you. Participants will need to provide the operator with the Conference ID of 56229335, which has been reserved for this call. A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on the company's website at www.mksinst.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results Non-GAAP amounts exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, costs associated with completed acquisitions, an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition, restructuring charges, a benefit related to an insurance reimbursement, discrete tax benefits and charges, and the related tax effect of these adjustments. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). MKS' management believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors for comparing prior periods and analyzing ongoing business trends and operating results.

About MKS Instruments MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Our products are derived from our core competencies in pressure measurement and control, materials delivery, gas composition analysis, control and information technology, power and reactive gas generation, and vacuum technology. Our primary served markets are manufacturers of capital equipment for semiconductor devices, and for other thin film applications including flat panel displays, solar cells, light emitting diodes, data storage media, and other advanced coatings. We also leverage our technology in other markets with advanced manufacturing applications including medical equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy generation and environmental monitoring.

Forward-Looking Statements This release contains projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act regarding MKS' future growth and the future financial performance of MKS. These projections or statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the projections or other forward-looking statements set forth herein. Among the important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those in the projections or other forward-looking statements are the fluctuations in capital spending in the semiconductor industry, and other advanced manufacturing markets, fluctuations in net sales to MKS' major customers, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, the challenges, risks and costs involved with integrating the operations of MKS and any acquired companies, dependence on new product development, rapid technological and market change, acquisition strategy, manufacturing and sourcing risks, volatility of stock price, international operations, financial risk management, and future growth subject to risks. Readers are referred to MKS' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning MKS and its operations. MKS is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended June 30, June 30, March 31, 2014 2013 2014 Net revenues: Products $ 157,466 $ 132,541 $ 181,186 Services 27,231 24,387 25,167 Total net revenues 184,697 156,928 206,353 Cost of revenues: Products 87,513 79,206 100,211 Services 17,549 15,764 16,770 Total cost of revenues 105,062 94,970 116,981 Gross profit 79,635 61,958 89,372 Research and development 15,421 16,813 15,618 Selling, general and administrative 32,239 34,849 34,591 Insurance reimbursement -- (1,071) -- Acquisition costs 271 -- 228 Restructuring -- 198 747 Amortization of intangible assets 1,044 742 410 Income from operations 30,660 10,427 37,778 Interest income, net 231 211 235 Income from operations before income taxes 30,891 10,638 38,013 Provision for income taxes 9,667 3,318 6,768 Net income $ 21,224 $ 7,320 $ 31,245 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.40 $ 0.14 $ 0.58 Diluted $ 0.40 $ 0.14 $ 0.58 Cash dividends per common share $ 0.165 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 53,361 53,054 53,411 Diluted 53,537 53,358 53,776 The following supplemental Non-GAAP earnings information is presented to aid in understanding MKS' operating results: Net income $ 21,224 $ 7,320 $ 31,245 Adjustments (net of tax, if applicable): Tax benefit (Note 1) -- -- (5,079) Acquisition costs (Note 2) 271 -- 228 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 3) 545 -- -- Insurance reimbursement (Note 4) -- (1,071) -- Restructuring (Note 5) -- 198 747 Amortization of intangible assets 1,044 742 410 Pro forma tax adjustments (486) 61 (366) Non-GAAP net earnings (Note 6) $ 22,598 $ 7,250 $ 27,185 Non-GAAP net earnings per share (Note 6) $ 0.42 $ 0.14 $ 0.51 Weighted average shares outstanding 53,537 53,358 53,776 Income from operations $ 30,660 $ 10,427 $ 37,778 Adjustments: Acquisition costs (Note 2) 271 -- 228 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 3) 545 -- -- Insurance reimbursement (Note 4) -- (1,071) -- Restructuring (Note 5) -- 198 747 Amortization of intangible assets 1,044 742 410 Non-GAAP income from operations (Note 7) $ 32,520 $ 10,296 $ 39,163 Non-GAAP operating margin percentage (Note 7) 17.6% 6.6% 19.0% Gross profit $ 79,635 $ 61,958 $ 89,372 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 3) 545 -- -- Non-GAAP gross profit (Note 8) $ 80,180 $ 61,958 $ 89,372 Non-GAAP gross profit percentage (Note 8) 43.4% 39.5% 43.3% Note 1: The three months ended March 31, 2014 includes a tax benefit related to settlement of an audit and other discrete tax items.

Note 2: The three months ended June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 includes acquisition costs comprised mainly of legal fees related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014.

Note 3: Inventory step-up adjustment related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014.

Note 4: In the third quarter of 2012, we incurred $5.3 million in charges to settle litigation with former shareholders of one of our former subsidiaries. This litigation was long standing and the decision to reach a settlement was made to eliminate future legal expenses related to the suit. In the second quarter of 2013, we recovered $1.1 million from our insurance company relating to the prior year legal settlement.

Note 5: The three month period ended March 31, 2014 includes restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs associated with a reduction in work force throughout the Company. The three month period ended June 30, 2013 includes restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs related to the consolidation of two sites.

Note 6: The Non-GAAP net earnings and Non-GAAP net earnings per share amounts exclude amortization of intangible assets, restructuring costs, costs associated with completed acquisitions, an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition, a benefit related to an insurance reimbursement, discrete tax benefits and charges, and the related tax effect of these adjustments to reflect the expected full year effective tax rate in the related quarter.

Note 7: The Non-GAAP income from operations and Non-GAAP operating margin percentages exclude amortization of intangible assets, restructuring costs, costs associated with completed acquisitions, an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition and a benefit related to an insurance reimbursement.

Note 8: The Non-GAAP gross profit amounts and Non-GAAP gross profit percentages exclude an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition.

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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 2013 Net revenues: Products $ 338,652 $ 249,152 Services 52,398 49,421 Total net revenues 391,050 298,573 Cost of revenues: Products 187,724 149,781 Services 34,319 32,132 Total cost of revenues 222,043 181,913 Gross profit 169,007 116,660 Research and development 31,039 32,061 Selling, general and administrative 66,830 68,982 Insurance reimbursement -- (1,071) Acquisition costs 499 171 Restructuring 747 238 Amortization of intangible assets 1,454 1,176 Income from operations 68,438 15,103 Interest income, net 466 502 Income from operations before income taxes 68,904 15,605 Provision for income taxes 16,435 2,524 Net income $ 52,469 $ 13,081 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.98 $ 0.25 Diluted $ 0.98 $ 0.25 Cash dividends per common share $ 0.325 $ 0.32 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 53,386 52,914 Diluted 53,657 53,359 The following supplemental Non-GAAP earnings information is presented to aid in understanding MKS' operating results: Net income $ 52,469 $ 13,081 Adjustments (net of tax, if applicable): Tax benefit (Note 1) (5,079) (2,353) Insurance reimbursement (Note 2) -- (1,071) Acquisition costs (Note 3) 499 171 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 4) 545 -- Restructuring (Note 5) 747 238 Amortization of intangible assets 1,454 1,176 Pro forma tax adjustments (852) (120) Non-GAAP net earnings (Note 6) $ 49,783 $ 11,122 Non-GAAP net earnings per share (Note 6) $ 0.93 $ 0.21 Weighted average shares outstanding 53,657 53,359 Income from operations $ 68,438 $ 15,103 Adjustments: Insurance reimbursement (Note 2) -- (1,071) Acquisition costs (Note 3) 499 171 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 4) 545 -- Restructuring (Note 5) 747 238 Amortization of intangible assets 1,454 1,176 Non-GAAP income from operations (Note 7) $ 71,683 $ 15,617 Non-GAAP operating margin percentage (Note 7) 18.3% 5.2% Gross profit $ 169,007 $ 116,660 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 4) 545 -- Non-GAAP gross profit (Note 8) $ 169,552 $ 116,660 Non-GAAP gross profit percentage (Note 8) 43.4% 39.1% Note 1: The six months ended June 30, 2014 includes a tax benefit related to the settlement of an audit and other discrete tax items during the first quarter of 2014. The six months ended June 30, 2013 includes a tax benefit related to the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on January 2, 2013.

Note 2: In the third quarter of 2012, we incurred $5.3 million in charges to settle litigation with former shareholders of one of our former subsidiaries. This litigation was long standing and the decision to reach a settlement was made to eliminate future legal expenses related to the suit. In the second quarter of 2013, we recovered $1.1 million from our insurance company relating to the prior year legal settlement.

Note 3: The six months ended June 30, 2014 includes acquisition costs comprised of legal fees and filing fees related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014. The six months ended June 30, 2013 includes acquisition costs comprised of legal fees related to the Company's acquisition of Alter S.r.l., in March 2013.

Note 4: Inventory step-up adjustment related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014.

Note 5: The six month period ended June 30, 2014 includes restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs related to a reduction in work force throughout the Company. The six month period ended June 30, 2013 includes restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs related to the consolidation of two sites.

Note 6: The Non-GAAP net earnings and Non-GAAP net earnings per share amounts exclude amortization of intangible assets, restructurings, costs associated with acquisitions, an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition, a benefit related to an insurance reimbursement the related tax effect of these adjustments and pro forma income tax adjustments to reflect the expected full year effective tax rate in the related period.

Note 7: The Non-GAAP income from operations and Non-GAAP operating margin percentages exclude amortization of intangible assets, restructuring costs, costs associated with completed acquisitions, an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition and a benefit related to an insurance reimbursement.

Note 8: The Non-GAAP gross profit amounts and Non-GAAP gross profit percentages exclude an inventory step-up adjustment related to an acquisition.

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Reconciliation of GAAP Income Tax Rate to Non-GAAP Income Tax Rate (In thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 Income Before Provision (benefit) Effective Income Before Provision (benefit) Effective Income Taxes for Income Taxes Tax Rate Income Taxes for Income Taxes Tax Rate GAAP $ 30,891 $ 9,667 31.3% $ 10,638 $ 3,318 31.2% Adjustments: Acquisition costs (Note 3) 271 -- -- -- Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 4) 545 -- -- -- Restructuring (Note 5) -- -- 198 -- Insurance reimbursement (Note 2) -- -- (1,071) -- Amortization of intangible assets 1,044 -- 742 -- Tax effect of pro forma adjustments -- 642 -- (147) Adjustment to pro forma tax rate -- (156) -- 86 Non-GAAP $ 32,751 $ 10,153 31.0% $ 10,507 $ 3,257 31.0% Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Income Before Provision (benefit) Effective Income Taxes for Income Taxes Tax Rate GAAP $ 38,013 $ 6,768 17.8% Adjustments: Tax benefit (Note 1) -- 5,079 Acquisition costs (Note 3) 228 -- Restructuring 747 -- Amortization of intangible assets 410 -- Tax effect of pro forma adjustments -- 468 Adjustment to pro forma tax rate -- (102) Non-GAAP $ 39,398 $ 12,213 31.0% Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Income Before Provision (benefit) Effective Income Before Provision (benefit) Effective Income Taxes for Income Taxes Tax Rate Income Taxes for Income Taxes Tax Rate GAAP $ 68,904 $ 16,435 23.9% $ 15,605 $ 2,524 16.2% Adjustments: Tax benefit (Note 1) -- 5,079 -- 2,353 Insurance reimbursement (Note 2) -- -- (1,071) -- Acquisition costs (Note 3) 499 -- 171 -- Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 4) 545 -- -- -- Restructuring (Note 5) 747 -- 238 -- Amortization of intangible assets 1,454 -- 1,176 -- Tax effect of pro forma adjustments -- 1,110 -- 35 Adjustment to pro forma tax rate -- (258) -- 85 Non-GAAP $ 72,149 $ 22,366 31.0% $ 16,119 $ 4,997 31.0% Note 1: The six months ended June 30, 2014 includes a tax benefit related to the settlement of an audit and other discrete tax items during the first quarter of 2014. The six months ended June 30, 2013 includes a tax benefit related to the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on January 2, 2013.

Note 2: In the third quarter of 2012, we incurred $5.3 million in charges to settle litigation with former shareholders of one of our former subsidiaries. This litigation was long standing and the decision to reach a settlement was made to eliminate future legal expenses related to the suit. In the second quarter of 2013, we recovered $1.1 million from our insurance company relating to the prior year legal settlement.

Note 3: The three and six months ended June 30, 2014 includes acquisition costs comprised mainly of legal fees related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014. The six months ended June 30, 2013 includes acquisition costs comprised of legal fees related to the Company's acquisition of Alter S.r.l., in March 2013.

Note 4: Inventory step-up adjustment related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014.

Note 5: The six month period ended June 30, 2014 includes restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs associated with a reduction in work force throughout the Company. The six month period ended June 30, 2013 includes restructuring charges primarily for severance related costs related to the consolidation of two sites.

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Reconciliation of Q3-14 Guidance - GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Earnings (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Low Guidance High Guidance $ Amount $ Per Share $ Amount $ Per Share GAAP net income $ 12,200 $ 0.23 $ 19,900 $ 0.37 Acquisition inventory step-up (Note 1) 1,800 0.03 1,800 0.03 Amortization 1,800 0.03 1,800 0.03 Tax effect of adjustments (Note 2) (1,100) (0.01) (1,100) (0.01) Non-GAAP net earnings $ 14,700 $ 0.28 $ 22,400 $ 0.42 Q3 -14 forecasted shares 53,400 53,400 Note1: Inventory step-up adjustment related to the Granville-Phillips acquisition which closed during the second quarter of 2014.

Note 2: The Non-GAAP adjustments are tax effected at the estimated Q3-14 tax rate of 31%.

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Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) June 30, December 31, 2014 2013 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 262,789 $ 288,902 Short-term investments 202,128 300,715 Trade accounts receivable, net 101,487 116,744 Inventories 155,872 142,727 Deferred income taxes 10,618 13,428 Other current assets 28,707 16,715 Assets classified as held for sale 1,427 -- Total current assets 763,028 879,231 Property, plant and equipment, net 75,960 77,536 Long-term investments 80,912 60,405 Goodwill 193,050 150,909 Intangible assets, net 51,012 13,090 Other assets 33,939 31,847 Total assets $ 1,197,901 $ 1,213,018 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 26,654 $ 40,074 Accrued compensation 22,443 43,662 Income taxes payable 4,168 10,444 Other current liabilities 39,507 34,242 Total current liabilities 92,772 128,422 Other liabilities 61,843 63,073 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 113 113 Additional paid-in capital 726,831 730,571 Retained earnings 303,277 278,966 Other stockholders' equity 13,065 11,873 Total stockholders' equity 1,043,286 1,021,523 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,197,901 $ 1,213,018 CONTACT: Seth H. Bagshaw Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Telephone: 978.645.5578 (c) 2014 Electronic News Publishing -

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