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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 30, 2019

Filing Date
Filed April 22, 2019
Period End
March 30, 2019
Security
CDNS
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K98

CDNS filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 98 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Feb ’16Feb ’16
  2. Auditor change8-K · Mar ’20Mar ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’22Jan ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · May ’26May ’26

Summary

Summary of the 10-Q filed April 22, 2019. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2019, demonstrating strong revenue growth and improved profitability.

Total revenue increased by 11% year-over-year to $576.7 milliona, driven primarily by an 13% increase in product and maintenance revenue, reflecting robust customer demand for new, complex electronic designs. The company continued to invest in research and development, a key driver of its long-term growth strategy. The company's financial position remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $538.9 million.

Cadence also demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns through its active stock repurchase program. Despite some minor fluctuations in services revenue and increased operating expenses related to R&D and sales, the overall performance indicates continued momentum in its core business and strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

  1. Total revenue increased by 11% to $576.7 million for the three months ended March 30, 2019, compared to $517.3 million for the same period in 2018.
  2. Product and maintenance revenue grew by 13% to $543.5 million, indicating strong demand for Cadence's core offerings.
  3. Net income significantly increased by 65% to $120.6 million for the quarter, leading to a diluted EPS of $0.43, up from $0.26 in the prior year.
  4. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $538.9 million as of March 30, 2019, indicating a healthy liquidity position.
  5. Operating expenses increased by 2% to $375.1 million, primarily driven by increased investments in marketing and sales, and research and development.
  6. The company repurchased $81.1 million of its common stock during the quarter, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  7. Long-term liabilities increased to $549.0 million, mainly due to an increase in other long-term liabilities.

Financial Statements

Q1 FY2019 against Q1 FY2018

Line itemQ1 FY2019Q1 FY2018Change
Revenue$576.74M$517.31M+11.5%
Operating Expenses$448.35M$431.48M+3.9%
Operating Income$128.40M$85.83M+49.6%
Interest Expense$5.39M$6.97M−22.7%
Net Income$120.56M$72.89M+65.4%
EPS (Basic)$0.44$0.27+63.0%
EPS (Diluted)$0.43$0.26+65.4%
Shares Outstanding (Basic)273.07M273.77M−0.3%
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)280.62M281.65M−0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What was Cadence's revenue performance in Q1 2019?

    Cadence reported a total revenue of $576.7 million for the three months ended March 30, 2019, an increase of 11% compared to $517.3 million in the same period of 2018. This growth was largely driven by a 13% increase in product and maintenance revenue.

  2. How did Cadence's profitability change in Q1 2019?

    Net income for the first quarter of 2019 saw a substantial increase of 65% to $120.6 million, up from $72.9 million in the prior year. This translated to a diluted earnings per share of $0.43, compared to $0.26 in the first quarter of 2018.

  3. What is Cadence's current liquidity and cash position?

    As of March 30, 2019, Cadence maintained a strong liquidity position with $538.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase from $533.3 million at the end of 2018. The company also had access to a revolving credit facility and generated positive cash flow from operations.

  4. How is Cadence managing its debt and equity?

    Cadence had total outstanding debt of $395.5 million as of March 30, 2019, primarily consisting of its 2024 Notes and a revolving credit facility. The company continued its stock repurchase program, buying back $81.1 million in shares during the quarter, and had approximately $594 million available for future repurchases.