10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2013

COHERENT CORP. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Dec 31, 2012

Filed February 8, 2013For Securities:COHR

Summary

II-VI Incorporated (now Coherent Corp.) reported mixed financial results for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2012. While total revenues saw a slight decrease compared to the prior year, the company successfully completed three strategic acquisitions (M Cubed Technologies, Oclaro's thin film filter business, and LightWorks Optics) during the quarter. These acquisitions are expected to drive future growth and expand product offerings. The Near-Infrared Optics segment showed strong performance with significant increases in bookings, revenues, and earnings, driven by demand for Photop's green laser devices and recovery from the Thailand flood. Despite a decrease in net earnings attributable to II-VI Incorporated for both the three and six-month periods, primarily due to higher tax expenses and acquisition-related costs, the company's balance sheet strengthened with an increase in cash and cash equivalents and a significant rise in long-term debt to fund acquisitions. Operating cash flows also improved. The company remains focused on its long-term growth initiatives and believes its liquidity and capital resources are sufficient for the next twelve months.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$125.11M
Cost of Revenue$77.84M
Gross Profit$47.27M
R&D Expenses$5.63M
SG&A Expenses$26.17M
Operating Expenses$105.31M
Operating Income$27.32M
Interest Expense$223K
Net Income$12.20M
EPS (Basic)$0.19
EPS (Diluted)$0.19
Shares Outstanding (Basic)62.58M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)64.02M

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed three strategic acquisitions in the quarter: M Cubed Technologies, Oclaro's thin film filter business, and LightWorks Optics, aimed at expanding product portfolios and entering new markets.
  • 2Near-Infrared Optics segment demonstrated robust growth with a 14% increase in quarterly revenue and a 115% increase in segment earnings.
  • 3Gross margin improved to 37.3% in the quarter from 34.3% in the prior year, primarily due to better performance in the Near-Infrared Optics segment and operational efficiencies post-Thailand flood.
  • 4Total revenues slightly decreased by 1% for the three months and 3% for the six months ended December 31, 2012, compared to the prior year.
  • 5Net earnings attributable to II-VI Incorporated decreased to $12.2 million ($0.19 EPS) for the quarter and $24.9 million ($0.39 EPS) for the six months, impacted by higher taxes and acquisition costs.
  • 6Strong improvement in operating cash flow, increasing to $61.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012, from $42.9 million in the prior year.
  • 7Significant increase in long-term debt from $12.8 million to $124.5 million, primarily to finance acquisitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The decrease in net earnings was primarily driven by higher worldwide tax expenses due to interim tax adjustments and a shift in earnings to higher tax jurisdictions. Additionally, transaction costs associated with the three recently completed acquisitions also impacted earnings.

The company completed three significant acquisitions during the quarter: M Cubed Technologies, Oclaro's thin film filter business, and LightWorks Optics. These acquisitions contributed to a substantial increase in Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets on the balance sheet, as well as a significant rise in long-term debt to finance these transactions. The acquired businesses are expected to provide long-term growth prospects and synergies.

The Near-Infrared Optics segment showed strong performance, with significant increases in bookings, revenues, and segment earnings. This growth was driven by increased demand for Photop's green laser devices and improved manufacturing capabilities following the Thailand flood. The acquisition of Oclaro's thin film filter business is also expected to contribute to this segment's future performance.

The company's long-term debt increased significantly from $12.8 million at June 30, 2012, to $124.5 million at December 31, 2012. This increase is largely due to new credit facilities secured to finance recent acquisitions. The company also entered into a new $140 million unsecured credit facility with an expiration in November 2017.