10-KPeriod: FY2021

COHERENT CORP. Annual Report, Year Ended Jun 30, 2021

Filed August 20, 2021For Securities:COHR

Summary

This 10-K filing for II-VI Incorporated (now Coherent Corp.) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, highlights a pivotal year marked by significant revenue growth and strategic advancements, most notably the pending acquisition of Coherent, Inc. The company reported a substantial 30% increase in revenue to $3.1 billion, driven by strong performance across all key end markets, including communications, consumer electronics, and life sciences. This growth was bolstered by the full year's contribution from the Finisar acquisition and continued demand for advanced optical and semiconductor solutions. The most impactful development is the announced acquisition of Coherent, Inc., a move expected to significantly expand II-VI's product portfolio and market reach, particularly in laser technology. This transformative deal, financed through a combination of debt and equity, was progressing through regulatory approvals with an anticipated closing by early 2022. The company also secured significant financing commitments and an equity investment from Bain Capital to support the acquisition. Despite the strategic focus on this acquisition and ongoing global economic uncertainties, II-VI demonstrated robust operational performance and a strong commitment to research and development, positioning itself for continued growth.

Financial Statements
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Revenue$3.11B
Cost of Revenue$1.93B
Gross Profit$1.18B
R&D Expenses$330.11M
SG&A Expenses$445.24M
Operating Expenses$2.75B
Operating Income$402.12M
Interest Expense$59.90M
Net Income$297.55M
EPS (Basic)$2.50
EPS (Diluted)$2.37
Shares Outstanding (Basic)104.15M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)115.03M

Key Highlights

  • 1Record revenue of $3.1 billion, a 30% increase year-over-year, driven by broad-based growth across all end markets.
  • 2Significant progress made on the pending acquisition of Coherent, Inc., with shareholder approvals obtained and regulatory reviews underway, targeting completion by early 2022.
  • 3Secured substantial financing commitments of up to $5.1 billion in debt financing and a $2.2 billion equity commitment from Bain Capital for the Coherent acquisition.
  • 4The Photonic Solutions segment saw revenue increase by 33% to $2.04 billion, with strong performance in transceivers and other optical communication products.
  • 5The Compound Semiconductors segment revenue grew by 30% to $1.07 billion, primarily driven by increased VCSEL shipments for 3D sensing and growth in the life sciences business.
  • 6Research and Development expenses remained significant at $330 million, reflecting continued investment in new products and technologies across all business areas.
  • 7The company's bookings increased to approximately $3.3 billion, and backlog stood at approximately $1.25 billion as of June 30, 2021, indicating strong future demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most significant strategic development is the pending acquisition of Coherent, Inc. This transaction, announced in March 2021 and expected to close in early 2022, is poised to significantly expand the company's technological capabilities and market presence, particularly in laser solutions.

II-VI reported record revenues of $3.1 billion for fiscal year 2021, a 30% increase compared to the prior year. This growth was broad-based, with strong contributions from its Communications, Consumer Electronics, and Life Sciences markets. The company also achieved improved profitability, with gross margin increasing to 39%.

The acquisition of Coherent, Inc. has received unanimous approval from both companies' Boards of Directors and shareholder approval. Regulatory approvals, including from China's State Administration for Market Regulation, were pending. The transaction was financed through a combination of $5.1 billion in debt financing commitments and a $2.2 billion equity commitment from Bain Capital.

The Finisar acquisition, completed in September 2019, contributed a full year of revenue in FY21. This integration positively impacted both the Photonic Solutions segment (revenue up 33%) and the Compound Semiconductors segment (revenue up 30%). The absence of acquisition-related purchase accounting adjustments in FY21 compared to FY20 also boosted profitability.

Key markets driving revenue growth include Communications (up 30%), Consumer Electronics (up 118% driven by 3D sensing products), and Life Sciences (up 65% driven by demand for COVID-19 related instrumentation). The Industrial segment also saw growth of 11%.