Vishay Reports Results for Third Quarter 2018


  • Revenues for Q3 2018 of $781 million
  • Gross Margin Q3 of 30.3%
  • Operating Margin Q3 of 17.7%
  • EPS Q3 of $0.51
  • Adjusted EPS Q3 of $0.60
  • Guidance for Q4 2018 for revenues of $745 to $785 million and gross margins of 28.0% to 29.5% at Q3 exchange rates
  • Repatriated in Q3 $450 million net of related foreign taxes

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive components, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.

Revenues for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2018 were $781.0 million, compared to $761.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018, and $677.9 million for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017.  Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2018 were $77.9 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $103.1 million, or $0.65 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018, and $64.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017.

As summarized on the attached reconciliation schedule, all periods presented include items affecting comparability.  Adjusted earnings per diluted share, which exclude these items net of tax and the unusual tax items, were $0.60, $0.54, and $0.42 for the fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017, respectively.

Commenting on the results for the third quarter 2018, Dr. Gerald Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “As in the previous quarters, Vishay continued in the third quarter to enjoy excellent business conditions in virtually all markets. Inventories in the supply chain showed some increases but there are no tangible signs of a slowdown in our industry.”

“We presently see first signs of a normalization of inflated backlogs as supply starts to catch up with demand. The overall demand of OEMs continues strong and point of sales of our products from distribution to end customers was again 14% higher than in the third quarter of last year.”

Commenting on the outlook Dr. Paul stated, “We guide for the fourth quarter for revenues of $745 to $785 million and gross margins of 28.0% to 29.5% at the exchange rates for the third quarter.”

A conference call to discuss Vishay’s third quarter financial results is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in number for the conference call is 877-589-6174 (+1 706-643-1406 if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the conference ID is 5894659.

There will be a replay of the conference call from 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 through 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The telephone number for the replay is 800-585-8367 (+1 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406 if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the access code is 5894659.

A live audio webcast of the conference call and a PDF copy of the press release and the quarterly presentation will be accessible directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.

About Vishay

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.

This press release includes certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including adjusted net earnings; adjusted earnings per share; adjusted operating margin; free cash; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); adjusted EBITDA; and adjusted EBITDA margin; which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted operating margin, free cash, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin do not have uniform definitions. These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that such measures are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. Although the terms "free cash" and "EBITDA" are not defined in GAAP, the measures are derived using various line items measured in accordance with GAAP. Reconciling items to arrive at adjusted net earnings represent significant charges or credits that are important to understanding the Company's intrinsic operations. Reconciling items to calculate adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA represent those same items used in computing adjusted net earnings, as relevant. Furthermore, the presented calculation of adjusted EBITDA is substantially similar to, but not identical to, a measure used in the calculation of financial ratios required for covenant compliance under Vishay's revolving credit facility. These reconciling items are indicated on the accompanying reconciliation schedules and are more fully described in the Company's financial statements presented in its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports presented on Forms 10-Q.

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to forecasted revenues, margins, product demand, global growth markets generally and the performance of the economy in general, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "intend," "could," "should," or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; an inability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:        
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Peter Henrici
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
+1-610-644-1300


VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.     
Summary of Operations     
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)     
      
 Fiscal quarters ended
 September 29, 2018 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017*
      
Net revenues$780,972  $761,030  $677,941 
Costs of products sold 544,676   533,792   487,794 
Gross profit 236,296   227,238   190,147 
Gross margin 30.3%  29.9%  28.0%
      
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 98,198   103,945   91,487 
Restructuring and severance costs -   -   3,244 
Operating income 138,098   123,293   95,416 
Operating margin 17.7%  16.2%  14.1%
      
Other income (expense):     
Interest expense (10,813)  (8,372)  (6,938)
Other components of net periodic pension cost (3,367)  (3,450)  (3,088)
Other 2,890   3,397   798 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt -   (17,309)  - 
Total other income (expense) - net (11,290)  (25,734)  (9,228)
      
Income before taxes 126,808   97,559   86,188 
      
Income taxes 48,737   (5,703)  21,605 
      
Net earnings 78,071   103,262   64,583 
      
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 195   165   179 
      
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$77,876  $103,097  $64,404 
      
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$0.54  $0.71  $0.44 
      
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$0.51  $0.65  $0.41 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 144,383   144,382   145,728 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 152,946   157,657   156,701 
      
Cash dividends per share$0.0850  $0.0850  $0.0625 
      
*Recast for the retrospective adoption of ASUs 2014-09 and 2017-07     
      

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Summary of Operations   
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)   
    
 Nine fiscal months ended
 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017*
    
Net revenues$2,258,797  $1,925,906 
Costs of products sold 1,589,963   1,400,173 
Gross profit 668,834   525,733 
Gross margin 29.6%  27.3%
    
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 303,381   272,540 
Restructuring and severance costs -   5,194 
Operating income 365,453   247,999 
Operating margin 16.2%  12.9%
    
Other income (expense):   
Interest expense (26,862)  (20,804)
Other components of net periodic pension cost (10,336)  (8,947)
Other 5,440   1,151 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (17,309)  - 
Loss on disposal of equity affiliate -   (7,060)
Total other income (expense) - net (49,067)  (35,660)
    
Income before taxes 316,386   212,339 
    
Income taxes 72,508   54,398 
    
Net earnings 243,878   157,941 
    
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 539   628 
    
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$243,339  $157,313 
    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$1.69  $1.08 
    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$1.55  $1.01 
    
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 144,364   146,128 
    
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 156,702   155,626 
    
Cash dividends per share$0.2375  $0.1875 
    
*Recast for the retrospective adoption of ASUs 2014-09 and 2017-07   
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets   
(Unaudited - in thousands)   
    
 September 29, 2018 December 31, 2017*
    
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$928,105  $748,032 
Short-term investments 135,003   547,136 
Accounts receivable, net 395,442   340,027 
Inventories:   
Finished goods 144,622   127,272 
Work in process 197,174   170,319 
Raw materials 158,505   132,068 
Total inventories 500,301   429,659 
    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 124,949   130,336 
Total current assets 2,083,800   2,195,190 
    
Property and equipment, at cost:   
Land 87,062   92,285 
Buildings and improvements 616,713   606,168 
Machinery and equipment 2,478,521   2,415,769 
Construction in progress 90,776   103,058 
Allowance for depreciation (2,364,205)  (2,311,522)
  908,867   905,758 
    
Goodwill 147,752   142,742 
    
Other intangible assets, net 67,234   69,754 
    
Other assets 141,981   148,645 
Total assets$3,349,634  $3,462,089 
    
*Recast for the retrospective adoption of ASUs 2014-09 and 2017-07
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)   
(Unaudited - in thousands)   
    
 September 29, 2018 December 31, 2017*
    
Liabilities and stockholders' equity   
Current liabilities:   
Notes payable to banks$4  $4 
Trade accounts payable 198,674   222,373 
Payroll and related expenses 143,257   135,702 
Other accrued expenses 174,689   154,230 
Income taxes 45,664   50,226 
Total current liabilities 562,288   562,535 
    
Long-term debt less current portion 588,586   370,470 
U.S. transition tax payable 154,953   151,200 
Deferred income taxes 151,499   336,465 
Other liabilities 84,827   75,249 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs 269,610   281,701 
Total liabilities 1,811,763   1,777,620 
    
Redeemable convertible debentures 79,186   252,070 
    
Equity:   
Vishay stockholders' equity   
Common stock 13,212   13,188 
Class B convertible common stock 1,210   1,213 
Capital in excess of par value 1,595,092   1,752,506 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (151,404)  (362,254)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,471)  25,714 
Total Vishay stockholders' equity 1,456,639   1,430,367 
Noncontrolling interests 2,046   2,032 
Total equity 1,458,685   1,432,399 
Total liabilities, temporary equity, and equity$3,349,634  $3,462,089 
    
*Recast for the retrospective adoption of ASUs 2014-09 and 2017-07
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows   
(Unaudited - in thousands) 
 Nine fiscal months ended
 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
    
Operating activities   
Net earnings$243,878  $157,941 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to   
net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 121,888   121,319 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment (2,216)  (106)
Accretion of interest on convertible debt instruments 6,966   3,703 
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence 17,059   12,157 
Loss on disposal of equity affiliate -   7,060 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 17,309   - 
Deferred income taxes (12,348)  9,115 
Other 13,021   6,531 
U.S. transition tax (14,400)  - 
Repatriation taxes (156,767)  - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired (125,499)  (71,875)
Net cash provided by operating activities 108,891   245,845 
    
Investing activities   
Purchase of property and equipment (126,391)  (84,790)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 8,455   1,484 
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (14,880)  - 
Purchase of short-term investments (172,732)  (598,937)
Maturity of short-term investments 577,524   610,573 
Other investing activities (1,608)  (6,663)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 270,368   (78,333)
    
Financing activities   
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 600,000   - 
Issuance costs (15,621)  - 
Repurchase of convertible debentures (584,991)  - 
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit lines (150,000)  (5,000)
Common stock repurchases -   (37,564)
Net changes in short-term borrowings -   22 
Dividends paid to common stockholders (31,378)  (25,054)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders (2,873)  (2,274)
Proceeds from stock options exercised -   1,260 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (525)  (1,140)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests -   (4,100)
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards (2,297)  (1,971)
Other financing activities -   (1,255)
Net cash used in financing activities (187,685)  (77,076)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (11,501)  13,168 
    
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 180,073   103,604 
    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 748,032   471,781 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$928,105  $575,385 
    

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share         
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended
 September 29, 2018 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
          
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$77,876 $103,097  $64,404  $243,339  $157,313 
          
Reconciling items affecting operating income:         
Restructuring and severance costs$- $-  $3,244  $-  $5,194 
          
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):         
Loss on early extinguishment of debt$- $17,309  $-  $17,309  $- 
Loss on disposal of equity affiliate -  -   -   -   7,060 
          
Reconciling items affecting tax expense (benefit):         
Enactment of TCJA$13,496 $12,000  $-  $25,496  $- 
Effects of cash repatriation program 680  (9,006)  (892)  (7,010)  (3,100)
Change in deferred taxes due to early extinguishment of debt -  (33,963)  -   (33,963)  - 
Effects of changes in uncertain tax positions -  -   (804)  -   (804)
Tax effects of pre-tax items above -  (3,784)  (674)  (3,784)  (1,271)
          
          
Adjusted net earnings$92,052 $85,653  $65,278  $241,387  $164,392 
          
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding 152,946  157,657   156,701   156,702   155,626 
          
Adjusted earnings per diluted share$0.60 $0.54  $0.42  $1.54  $1.06 
          

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of Free Cash         
(Unaudited - In thousands)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended
 September 29, 2018 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$70,721  $(8,689) $117,579  $108,891  $245,845 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 77   8,194   196   8,455   1,484 
Less: Capital expenditures (49,745)  (48,373)  (35,723)  (126,391)  (84,790)
Free cash$21,053  $(48,868) $82,052  $(9,045) $162,539 
          

 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA         
(Unaudited - In thousands)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended
 September 29, 2018 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
          
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders$77,876  $103,097  $64,404  $243,339  $157,313 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 195   165   179   539   628 
Net earnings$78,071  $103,262  $64,583  $243,878  $157,941 
          
Interest expense$10,813  $8,372  $6,938  $26,862  $20,804 
Interest income (3,504)  (2,762)  (1,802)  (8,302)  (4,599)
Income taxes 48,737   (5,703)  21,605   72,508   54,398 
Depreciation and amortization 40,714   40,616   40,939   121,888   121,319 
EBITDA$174,831  $143,785  $132,263  $456,834  $349,863 
          
Reconciling items         
Restructuring and severance costs$-  $-  $3,244  $-  $5,194 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt -   17,309   -   17,309   - 
Loss on disposal of equity affiliate -   -   -   -   7,060 
          
Adjusted EBITDA$174,831  $161,094  $135,507  $474,143  $362,117 
          
Adjusted EBITDA margin** 22.4%  21.2%  20.0%  21.0%  18.8%
          
** Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues