10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2023

COHERENT CORP. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Mar 31, 2023

Filed May 10, 2023For Securities:COHR

Summary

Coherent Corp. reported mixed financial results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023. While total revenues saw a significant increase year-over-year, driven primarily by the acquisition of Coherent, Inc. (Legacy Coherent) and its integration into the Lasers segment, the company experienced a net loss for the nine-month period and a net earnings loss available to common shareholders for the third quarter. The substantial increase in debt to fund the acquisition, coupled with significant amortization and integration costs related to the merger, impacted profitability. Despite the profitability challenges, the company demonstrated growth in its Materials and Networking segments on an organic basis. Management is focused on cost efficiencies, announcing restructuring actions and a review of strategic alternatives for its Silicon Carbide business. The balance sheet shows a substantial increase in goodwill and intangible assets due to the acquisition, alongside a significant increase in total assets and liabilities.

Financial Highlights

48 data points
Beta

Revenue

$1.24B

33.9% Gross Margin

Net Income

$2.55M

0.2% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$-0.24

Total Assets

$14.12B

Cash & Equivalents

$884.35M

Free Cash Flow

$55.28M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.24B
Cost of Revenue$820.04M
Gross Profit$420.16M
R&D Expenses$126.38M
SG&A Expenses$226.39M
Operating Expenses$1.24B
Operating Income$67.39M
Interest Expense$75.18M
Net Income$2.55M
EPS (Basic)$-0.24
EPS (Diluted)$-0.24
Shares Outstanding (Basic)139.11M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)139.11M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased significantly by 50% for the three months and 63% for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, largely due to the inclusion of the acquired Lasers segment.
  • 2The company reported a net loss of $81.2 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, and a net earnings loss available to common shareholders of $33.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • 3Gross margin decreased to 34% for the three months and 32% for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, from 39% in the prior year periods, impacted by merger-related amortization and inventory adjustments.
  • 4Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses nearly doubled for the three and nine-month periods, reflecting increased costs associated with selling laser systems and merger-related integration costs and amortization.
  • 5Total assets more than doubled to $14.1 billion at March 31, 2023, from $7.8 billion at June 30, 2022, driven by substantial increases in goodwill and intangible assets post-acquisition.
  • 6Total debt increased significantly to $4.4 billion at March 31, 2023, from $2.3 billion at June 30, 2022, primarily due to new debt facilities used to fund the acquisition.
  • 7Subsequent to the quarter, the company announced plans for restructuring actions and a review of strategic alternatives for its Silicon Carbide business.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the substantial increase in Coherent's revenues is the acquisition of Coherent, Inc. (Legacy Coherent) which closed on July 1, 2022. The results of this acquisition are reflected in the Lasers segment, contributing significantly to the overall revenue growth for the periods ended March 31, 2023.

The decrease in gross margin percentage is mainly due to merger-related costs. These include incremental amortization expenses from acquired intangible assets and the amortization of the preliminary fair value step-up on acquired inventory, both stemming from the Legacy Coherent acquisition. Additionally, factors like lower revenues, less favorable revenue mix, underutilized operating capacity, and unfavorable foreign exchange rates contributed to the decline.

The significant increase in SG&A expenses is attributed to several factors: the higher sales and administrative efforts required to sell integrated laser systems compared to components, incremental amortization expense related to intangible assets acquired in the merger, and one-time charges associated with the merger for integration, share-based compensation, and transaction fees.

The company announced subsequent events indicating a focus on efficiency and strategic review. They plan additional restructuring actions through fiscal year 2025, including workforce reductions and facility consolidations, anticipating significant restructuring costs. Furthermore, Coherent has commenced a review of strategic alternatives for its Silicon Carbide (SiC) business, which could include a minority investment, joint venture, or sale.