10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2016

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Jun 30, 2015

Filed August 6, 2015For Securities:MCHPMCHPP

Summary

Microchip Technology Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, showing a slight increase in net sales of 1.0% year-over-year to $534.0 million, primarily driven by the acquisition of ISSC and market share gains, which offset weaker industry conditions. The company's strategic focus remains on the embedded control market, with microcontrollers constituting the largest segment of sales at 65.2%. Gross profit remained relatively stable at 57.9%, with stability attributed to proprietary product lines and cost reduction efforts, though slightly impacted by inventory write-downs and acquisition-related inventory fair value adjustments. Financially, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with $2,430.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments. Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $181.5 million, indicating healthy cash generation. The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Micrel for approximately $839 million, a move expected to be financed by debt and stock. Microchip continues to invest in research and development, maintaining its commitment to new product innovation and process technology enhancements to sustain its competitive edge in the dynamic semiconductor market.

Financial Highlights

55 data points
Beta

Revenue

$533.95M

57.9% Gross Margin

Net Income

$130.67M

24.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.30

Total Assets

$4.86B

Cash & Equivalents

$563.55M

Free Cash Flow

$181.53M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$533.95M
Cost of Revenue$224.94M
Gross Profit$309.02M
R&D Expenses$84.68M
SG&A Expenses$66.85M
Operating Expenses$187.70M
Operating Income$121.32M
Interest Expense$24.05M
Net Income$130.67M
EPS (Basic)$0.33
EPS (Diluted)$0.30
Shares Outstanding (Basic)404.46M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)433.53M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 1.0% to $534.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $528.9 million in the prior year period, driven by acquisition of ISSC and market share gains.
  • 2Microcontrollers remain the largest product segment, accounting for 65.2% of net sales in the quarter.
  • 3Gross profit margin was 57.9%, a slight decrease from 58.0% in the prior year, influenced by inventory write-downs and acquisition-related inventory adjustments.
  • 4The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, holding $2,430.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments.
  • 5Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $181.5 million for the quarter, up from $165.8 million in the prior year.
  • 6A definitive agreement to acquire Micrel for approximately $839 million was announced and expected to close shortly after the reporting period.
  • 7The company continues to invest in R&D, with expenses at $84.7 million (15.9% of net sales), reflecting a commitment to new product development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary drivers for the 1.0% year-over-year net sales increase to $534.0 million were the acquisition of ISSC and market share gains, which effectively offset weaker general economic and semiconductor industry conditions.

Microchip Technology recognizes revenue when a distributor sells a product to an end-user (sell-through), not upon shipment to the distributor. This is due to broad price protection and return rights granted to distributors. The company manages distributor inventory levels and provides advances to support their working capital, with these transactions impacting balance sheet accounts like 'deferred income on shipments to distributors' and 'distributor advances'.

Microchip Technology has a strategy of acquiring businesses that complement its existing operations. A definitive agreement to acquire Micrel for approximately $839 million was announced and completed shortly after the reporting period. The cash portion of the purchase price was financed through borrowings under the company's existing credit agreement.

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the FIFO method. The company writes down inventory for obsolescence or unmarketable conditions based on assumptions about future demand over a 12-month period, typically derived from average shipments of the prior three months, annualized for seasonality, and reconciled with sales forecasts. If market conditions are less favorable than projected, additional write-downs may be required.