10-KPeriod: FY2006

COHERENT CORP. Annual Report, Year Ended Jun 30, 2006

Filed September 11, 2006For Securities:COHR

Summary

II-VI Incorporated's 2006 10-K highlights a year of significant revenue growth driven by increased demand across its diverse product segments, including infrared optics, near-infrared optics, military infrared optics, and compound semiconductors. The acquisition of Marlow Industries in the prior year contributed to this top-line expansion, with Marlow now contributing a full year of results. Despite the strong revenue performance, net earnings saw a substantial decrease primarily due to a significant goodwill impairment charge of $17.6 million related to the Military Infrared Optics segment. The company's strategy focuses on leveraging its advanced materials capabilities, investing in manufacturing, enhancing customer service, utilizing Asian manufacturing operations, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and developing products for military programs. While bookings and revenues are robust, the significant goodwill impairment charge indicates potential challenges or revaluations within specific business units. Investors should note the company's ongoing reliance on complex manufacturing processes, dependence on limited supply sources, and exposure to international markets and cyclical industries.

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue grew by 20% to $232.5 million, driven by strong demand across all operating segments.
  • 2The acquisition of Marlow Industries, Inc. in the prior year contributed a full year of revenue in fiscal 2006.
  • 3A significant goodwill impairment charge of $17.6 million was recognized in the Military Infrared Optics segment.
  • 4Bookings increased by 29% to $242.3 million, indicating strong future revenue potential.
  • 5Net earnings decreased by 54% to $10.8 million, largely due to the goodwill impairment.
  • 6The company operates with a diversified product portfolio serving industrial, medical, military, security, and aerospace applications.
  • 7International sales accounted for approximately 41% of revenues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the decrease in net earnings was a goodwill impairment charge of $17.6 million recognized in the Military Infrared Optics segment. This charge significantly impacted the company's profitability for the year, despite strong revenue growth.

The acquisition of Marlow Industries, Inc. in December 2004 contributed to revenue growth in fiscal year 2006 by providing a full twelve months of operations, compared to seven months in fiscal year 2005. While it boosted top-line results, its lower historical gross margins had a dilutive effect on the company's overall gross margin percentage.

Key risks include dependence on complex manufacturing processes, reliance on limited supply sources for critical materials, potential competition from larger entities, risks associated with international sales and operations (currency fluctuations, political instability), and the cyclical nature of some of the end-user industries served. The company also highlighted a material weakness in internal controls related to goodwill impairment testing.

The company projected continued strengthening of its addressable markets and anticipated fiscal year 2007 revenues to range from $261 million to $267 million, with diluted earnings per share expected to be between $1.08 and $1.17.