10-KPeriod: FY2019

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 28, 2019

Filed February 24, 2020For Securities:CDNS

Summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) reported a strong fiscal year 2019, demonstrating continued revenue growth driven by increasing customer investments in complex electronic product designs. The company's "Intelligent System Design" strategy, encompassing a broad portfolio of software, hardware, and IP solutions, positions it to capitalize on key industry trends like AI, 5G, and autonomous systems. Financial performance in 2019 showed a significant increase in net income, largely attributable to a substantial income tax benefit recognized from intercompany transfers of intangible property rights to its Irish subsidiary. While product and maintenance revenue saw a healthy increase, services revenue experienced a slight decline. The company maintains a strong recurring revenue base, which provides a stable foundation for its business operations. Looking ahead, Cadence's focus on research and development and strategic acquisitions signals a commitment to innovation and market leadership in the rapidly evolving electronic design automation (EDA) and intelligent system design sectors.

Financial Highlights

49 data points
Beta

Revenue

$2.34B

Net Income

$988.98M

42.3% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$3.53

Total Assets

$3.36B

Cash & Equivalents

$705.21M

Free Cash Flow

$655.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$2.34B
Operating Expenses$1.84B
Operating Income$491.80M
Interest Expense$18.83M
Net Income$988.98M
EPS (Basic)$3.62
EPS (Diluted)$3.53
Shares Outstanding (Basic)273.24M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)280.51M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue grew 9% to $2.34 billion in fiscal 2019, driven primarily by product and maintenance revenue which increased by 10%.
  • 2Net income saw a substantial increase to $989.0 million in fiscal 2019, significantly boosted by a $575.6 million income tax benefit related to intercompany intangible property transfers.
  • 3The company's core strategy, "Intelligent System Design," is well-aligned with emerging technology trends such as AI, 5G, and autonomous systems.
  • 4Between 85% and 90% of revenue is characterized as recurring, providing a stable revenue stream.
  • 5The company repurchased $369 million worth of its common stock as of December 28, 2019, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
  • 6Recent acquisitions of AWR Corporation and Integrand Software in early 2020 are expected to enhance the company's RF/microwave design capabilities, particularly for 5G applications.
  • 7Despite revenue growth, services revenue decreased by 6% in fiscal 2019, a point to monitor for future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence Design Systems enables customers to design electronic products. Their core strategy, "Intelligent System Design," provides technologies across three layers: IC and SoC design excellence, system innovation, and pervasive intelligence. They offer software, hardware, services, and intellectual property (IP) to help customers optimize performance, reduce power consumption, shorten time-to-market, and lower design costs for products like smartphones, AI systems, automotive electronics, and cloud infrastructure.

In fiscal year 2019, Cadence reported total revenue of $2.34 billion, an increase of 9% compared to the prior year. Net income saw a significant surge to $989.0 million, largely due to a substantial income tax benefit recognized from intercompany transfers of intangible property rights. Product and maintenance revenue grew by 10%, while services revenue saw a slight decrease of 6%.

Key risks include economic uncertainties and downturns in the semiconductor and electronics industries, which can reduce customer spending. The company also faces risks related to rapid technological changes and the need to innovate quickly to remain competitive. Other significant risks involve customer consolidation, potential government trade restrictions (like those impacting Chinese customers), intellectual property disputes, cybersecurity threats, and managing international operations. The company also carries a notable level of debt, which could impact its financial flexibility.

Cadence primarily licenses its software and IP using time-based licenses, which generally span two to three years and include updates, contributing to a stable recurring revenue stream. Between 85% and 90% of their revenue is characterized as recurring, including revenue from software, services, royalties, maintenance, and operating leases. Upfront revenue comes from sales of emulation/prototyping hardware and individual IP licenses.