Summary
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) reported strong revenue growth in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, primarily driven by the acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation, which closed on March 10, 2017. Total revenue increased by 47% year-over-year to $1.15 billion. While gross margin saw a slight decrease due to acquisition-related accounting adjustments, the company's operational performance remained robust. Net income and diluted EPS decreased significantly compared to the prior year, largely impacted by higher operating expenses including R&D, SMG&A, and amortization of intangibles stemming from the acquisition, as well as increased non-operating expenses related to debt financing for the acquisition. Despite these impacts, the company's cash position remains strong, bolstered by the acquisition and robust operating cash flow, enabling continued investment in future growth and shareholder returns.
Financial Highlights
57 data points| Revenue | $1.15B |
| Cost of Revenue | $507.54M |
| Gross Profit | $640.44M |
| R&D Expenses | $235.23M |
| SG&A Expenses | $190.69M |
| Operating Expenses | $494.61M |
| Operating Income | $145.84M |
| Interest Expense | $71.64M |
| Net Income | $93.56M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.27 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.27 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 341.32M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 345.65M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue surged by 47% to $1.15 billion in Q3 FY17, significantly boosted by the acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation.
- 2Gross margin percentage declined to 55.8% from 65.6% in the prior year, primarily due to acquisition-related accounting adjustments, including a $121.1 million charge for the fair value step-up of acquired inventory.
- 3Net income decreased by 45% to $93.6 million, and diluted EPS fell to $0.27 from $0.55 year-over-year, impacted by increased operating and financing costs.
- 4Operating income saw a 30% decline in the three-month period, largely due to increased R&D, SMG&A, and amortization expenses related to the acquisition.
- 5Significant debt was incurred for the Linear Technology acquisition, leading to a substantial increase in interest expense and non-operating expenses.
- 6The company's cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $6.2 billion, providing strong liquidity.
- 7The acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation, valued at approximately $15.8 billion, resulted in substantial goodwill ($10.6 billion) and intangible assets ($5.1 billion) on the balance sheet.