10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2012

SYNOPSYS INC Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jul 31, 2012

Filed August 31, 2012For Securities:SNPS

Summary

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) reported its third-quarter fiscal year 2012 results, demonstrating solid revenue growth driven by its core time-based license business and the recent acquisition of Magma Design Automation. Total revenue increased by 15% year-over-year for the quarter, primarily due to contributions from the Magma acquisition and continued organic growth. The company maintained its strong recurring revenue model, with over 90% of revenue generated from time-based licenses, maintenance, and services, providing a degree of revenue predictability. The company also managed its expenses effectively, with operating expenses growing at a similar pace to revenue. A significant factor impacting net income was a beneficial tax settlement with the IRS and Taiwan tax authorities, which boosted net income by 45% year-over-year for the quarter. Synopsys ended the quarter with a robust cash position and is actively pursuing strategic growth opportunities, including the announced acquisition of SpringSoft, Inc., underscoring its commitment to expanding its market leadership in electronic design automation (EDA).

Financial Highlights

55 data points
Beta

Revenue

$443.75M

77.5% Gross Margin

Net Income

$75.66M

17.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.50

Total Assets

$3.87B

Cash & Equivalents

$963.77M

Free Cash Flow

$282.55M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$443.75M
Cost of Revenue$99.79M
Gross Profit$343.96M
R&D Expenses$143.96M
Operating Expenses$280.56M
Operating Income$63.40M
Interest Expense$736K
Net Income$75.66M
EPS (Basic)$0.51
EPS (Diluted)$0.50
Shares Outstanding (Basic)147.80M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)150.64M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2012, increased by 15% to $443.7 million compared to the prior year, driven by overall company growth and the Magma acquisition.
  • 2Time-based license revenue, the company's primary revenue driver, grew 13% to $362.8 million, representing 82% of total revenue.
  • 3The acquisition of Magma Design Automation, completed in February 2012, contributed to revenue growth and an increase in goodwill on the balance sheet by $303.5 million.
  • 4Operating income for the quarter was $63.4 million, a slight increase from $58.2 million in the prior year's comparable period.
  • 5Net income saw a significant increase of 45% to $75.7 million, partly due to a beneficial tax settlement with the IRS and Taiwan tax authorities.
  • 6The company's balance sheet shows strong liquidity, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $963.8 million as of July 31, 2012.
  • 7Synopsys announced its intent to acquire SpringSoft, Inc. for approximately $406 million, signaling continued strategic inorganic growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The acquisition of Magma Design Automation, completed in February 2012, contributed to Synopsys' revenue growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. It also significantly increased goodwill on the balance sheet by $303.5 million and related intangible assets, which are being amortized over several years.

The primary driver of Synopsys' revenue is its time-based license (TSL) business, which represented 82% of total revenue in the quarter. The company emphasizes its recurring revenue model, where over 90% of revenue comes from time-based licenses, maintenance, and services. This model, characterized by multi-year contracts, provides significant revenue predictability and stability.

Despite global economic uncertainty, Synopsys maintains a positive business outlook, citing its strong business model, solid financials, and diligent expense management. The company's strategy includes continued investment in technology and strategic acquisitions, such as the announced SpringSoft acquisition, to enhance its product portfolio and expand its total addressable market, particularly in IP and system-level solutions.

A favorable tax settlement with the IRS for fiscal years 2010-2011 and a settlement with Taiwan tax authorities for fiscal year 2008 significantly benefited Synopsys. This resulted in a substantial increase in net income for the quarter, contributing to the 45% year-over-year growth in net income.