Summary
Coherent Corp. (COHR) reported a strong financial performance for the nine months ended March 31, 2021, with revenues increasing significantly by 41% to $2.3 billion, driven by the inclusion of Finisar's operations and growth in consumer electronics and communications markets. The company's profitability also saw a substantial improvement, with net earnings available to common shareholders reaching $194.9 million for the nine-month period, a stark contrast to a net loss of $118.3 million in the prior year. This turnaround is attributed to increased revenues, improved gross margins, and strategic cost management, although SG&A expenses rose due to acquisition-related costs for the pending Coherent acquisition. The company's liquidity remains robust, with significant cash and cash equivalents of $1.5 billion at period-end. Key strategic developments include the pending acquisition of Coherent, Inc., which is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2021, and a significant equity investment from Bain Capital. The company also made strategic acquisitions, including Ascatron AB and INNOViON Corporation, to strengthen its technology platform. These initiatives position Coherent Corp. for continued growth and market leadership.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $783.23M |
| Cost of Revenue | $493.24M |
| Gross Profit | $289.99M |
| R&D Expenses | $83.23M |
| SG&A Expenses | $121.68M |
| Operating Expenses | $689.75M |
| Operating Income | $85.08M |
| Interest Expense | $13.03M |
| Net Income | $81.09M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.71 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.66 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 104.77M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 116.30M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue growth of 41% year-over-year for the nine months ended March 31, 2021, reaching $2.3 billion.
- 2Significant improvement in profitability, with net earnings available to common shareholders of $194.9 million for the nine months, compared to a net loss of $118.3 million in the prior year.
- 3Robust cash position with $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2021.
- 4Pending acquisition of Coherent, Inc., a major strategic move expected to close by the end of 2021.
- 5Secured substantial equity investment from Bain Capital, including $750 million in Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock.
- 6Strategic acquisitions of Ascatron AB and INNOViON Corporation to enhance the silicon carbide technology platform.
- 7Strong performance in both Photonic Solutions and Compound Semiconductors segments, with significant revenue and operating income growth.