10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2013

COHERENT CORP. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Mar 31, 2013

Filed May 9, 2013For Securities:COHR

Summary

COHERENT CORP. (COHR) reported mixed results for the nine months ended March 31, 2013. While total revenues saw a slight increase to $403.4 million compared to $397.7 million in the prior year, net earnings attributable to II-VI Incorporated decreased to $40.8 million from $45.9 million in the prior year. This decline was primarily attributed to increased selling, general, and administrative expenses due to the integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and transaction costs. The company undertook significant strategic acquisitions during the period, including M Cubed Technologies, Inc., the Oclaro thin film filter business and interleaver product line, and LightWorks Optics, Inc. These acquisitions contributed to an increase in goodwill and intangible assets on the balance sheet, as well as driving revenue growth in specific segments. However, these integration efforts also led to higher operating expenses. Financially, the company's cash position improved, with cash and cash equivalents rising to $155.6 million from $134.9 million. This was supported by strong operating cash flows of $68.1 million, despite significant investment in acquisitions and capital expenditures. The company also increased its long-term borrowings by $109 million to finance these acquisitions, resulting in total debt rising to $121.2 million from $12.8 million.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$143.94M
Cost of Revenue$92.99M
Gross Profit$50.95M
R&D Expenses$5.78M
SG&A Expenses$27.00M
Operating Expenses$124.82M
Operating Income$18.17M
Interest Expense$449K
Net Income$15.87M
EPS (Basic)$0.26
EPS (Diluted)$0.25
Shares Outstanding (Basic)62.13M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)63.72M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 increased slightly to $403.4 million, up 1% from $397.7 million in the prior year.
  • 2Net earnings attributable to II-VI Incorporated decreased to $40.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, down from $45.9 million in the prior year, largely due to increased SG&A expenses from acquisitions and transaction costs.
  • 3The company completed three significant acquisitions: M Cubed Technologies, Inc., the Oclaro thin film filter business, and LightWorks Optics, Inc., which impacted revenue and expenses.
  • 4Consolidated cash and cash equivalents increased to $155.6 million as of March 31, 2013, from $134.9 million as of June 30, 2012, supported by strong operating cash flows of $68.1 million.
  • 5Long-term debt significantly increased to $121.2 million as of March 31, 2013, from $12.8 million as of June 30, 2012, primarily to finance acquisitions.
  • 6Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets saw substantial increases due to the acquisitions, with Goodwill rising to $122.3 million from $80.7 million and Other Intangible Assets net book value increasing to $88.6 million from $44.0 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

The decrease in net earnings was primarily driven by higher selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses, which increased due to the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries. Additionally, the company incurred transaction costs associated with these acquisitions, further impacting profitability.

The acquisitions significantly impacted the balance sheet, leading to a substantial increase in goodwill and other intangible assets. These acquisitions also contributed to revenue growth in specific segments and required increased long-term debt financing, raising total debt to $121.2 million from $12.8 million.

The company's liquidity remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $155.6 million. Operating activities generated $68.1 million in cash flow for the nine-month period. The company believes its current cash position, operating cash flow, and available borrowing capacity are sufficient to meet its working capital, capital expenditure, and growth objectives for the next twelve months.

The Infrared Optics segment faced challenges from weak demand in Japanese markets. The Near-Infrared Optics segment experienced a shift in demand from 40G to 100G telecommunication components. The Military & Materials segment was impacted by low demand and pricing for selenium and tellurium. The Advanced Products Group showed strength with new production orders and contributions from recent acquisitions.