10-KPeriod: FY2021

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Annual Report, Year Ended Jan 2, 2021

Filed February 22, 2021For Securities:CDNS

Summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2021, with total revenue reaching $2.68 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year. The company, a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and intelligent system design, saw robust growth driven by increased customer investment in new product development across key verticals like hyperscale computing, 5G, automotive, and healthcare. The "Intelligent System Design" strategy continues to resonate, providing customers with tools to optimize performance, reduce power consumption, and shorten time-to-market for complex electronic products. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Cadence demonstrated resilience, with product and maintenance revenue growing 15% and services revenue increasing 11%. The company's recurring revenue model, which accounts for 85-90% of its total revenue, provides a stable foundation. Cadence also highlighted significant progress in expanding its IP offerings and system design and analysis capabilities. Backlog stood at a healthy $3.9 billion as of January 2, 2021, indicating strong future revenue visibility.

Financial Highlights

50 data points
Beta

Revenue

$2.68B

Net Income

$590.64M

22.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$2.11

Total Assets

$3.95B

Cash & Equivalents

$928.43M

Free Cash Flow

$810.11M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$2.68B
R&D Expenses$845.32M
Operating Expenses$2.04B
Operating Income$645.55M
Interest Expense$20.75M
Net Income$590.64M
EPS (Basic)$2.16
EPS (Diluted)$2.11
Shares Outstanding (Basic)273.73M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)279.64M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue increased by 15% to $2.68 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.
  • 2Product and maintenance revenue grew by 15% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for core offerings.
  • 3Services revenue saw an 11% increase, demonstrating diversification and customer reliance on Cadence's expertise.
  • 4The company maintained a strong recurring revenue base, comprising 85-90% of total revenue.
  • 5Backlog of contracted but unsatisfied performance obligations was approximately $3.9 billion, signaling future revenue potential.
  • 6Significant investment in Research & Development (R&D) continues, crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
  • 7The company successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with no material adverse impact on its financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence's core strategy is "Intelligent System Design," which aims to provide comprehensive solutions for the development of electronic products, from chips to complete systems. This strategy is reflected in their product categories, which include Custom IC Design and Simulation, Digital IC Design and Signoff, Functional Verification, IP (Intellectual Property), and System Design and Analysis. These offerings are designed to help customers optimize performance, reduce power consumption, and accelerate their time-to-market.

While the pandemic caused some operational disruptions, such as potential delays in hardware deliveries and longer customer site access times, it did not have a material adverse impact on Cadence's results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, or cash flows for fiscal year 2020. The company implemented measures to support employee well-being, and a majority of its workforce continued to work remotely. Despite challenges, revenue grew, and operating expenses like travel and events were reduced due to pandemic-related measures.

Cadence's contracted but unsatisfied performance obligations (backlog) stood at approximately $3.9 billion as of January 2, 2021. This represents future revenue that has been committed by customers but not yet recognized. The company expects to recognize approximately 55% of this backlog as revenue over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter, indicating strong visibility into future financial performance.

Cadence's primary revenue drivers are software and IP licensing, hardware sales/leases (emulation and prototyping), maintenance, and engineering services. The company benefits from a high percentage of recurring revenue (85-90%), derived from software licenses, services, and maintenance agreements, which provides stability. Revenue is also diversified across various product categories (Custom IC, Digital IC, Verification, IP, System Design) and geographies, although the US and China are significant markets. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of total revenue in fiscal 2020 or 2019.