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- Q4 net sales of $2.26 billion up 14% year over year (YOY) led by growth in semiconductor equipment and services
- Q4 non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of 44.2% up 220 bps YOY; GAAP gross margin of 42.4% up 240 bps YOY
- Q4 non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $442 million up 37% YOY; GAAP operating income of $412 million up 95% YOY
- Q4 non-GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.27 up 42% YOY; GAAP EPS of $0.23 up 53% YOY |
SANTA CLARA, CA, Nov 14, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), the global leader in precision materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, display and solar industries, today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 26, 2014.
In its fourth quarter, Applied generated orders of $2.26 billion, down 9 percent sequentially and up 8 percent year over year. Net sales were $2.26 billion, flat sequentially and up 14 percent year over year.
On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 44.2 percent, operating income of $442 million, and net income of $338 million or $0.27 per diluted share. The company recorded GAAP gross margin of 42.4 percent, operating income of $412 million, and net income of $290 million or $0.23 per diluted share.
Full Year Results
In FY2014, orders grew 14 percent to $9.65 billion, net sales increased 21 percent to $9.07 billion, non-GAAP adjusted gross margin increased 200 basis points to 44.1 percent, non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased 73 percent to $1.78 billion or 19.6 percent of net sales, and non-GAAP adjusted net income increased 83 percent to $1.31 billion or $1.07 per diluted share. The company recorded GAAP gross margin of 42.4 percent, operating income of $1.52 billion or 16.8 percent of net sales, and net income of $1.11 billion or $0.90 per diluted share.
"Our fourth quarter results round out a strong year for Applied Materials where we grew revenues in our semiconductor business by 25 percent and expanded our company operating margin by 6 points," said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. "We are making our largest gains in areas of the market that are growing the fastest, including etch and deposition, and we carry positive momentum into 2015."
Quarterly Results Summary
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GAAP Results Q4 FY2014 Q3 FY2014 Q4 FY2013 Changes
A B
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Net sales $2.26 billion $2.27 billion $1.99 billion -% 14%
Gross margin $959 million $992 million $795 million (3)% 21%
Operating income
$412 million $391 million $211 million 5% 95%
Net income $290 million $301 million $183 million (4)% 58%
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)
$0.23 $0.24 $0.15 (4)% 53%
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Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin
$1.00 billion $1.03 billion $835 million (3)% 20%
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$442 million $477 million $323 million (7)% 37%
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
$338 million $349 million $228 million (3)% 48%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS
$0.27 $0.28 $0.19 (4)% 42%
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A: Q4 FY2014 vs. Q3 FY2014
B: Q4 FY2014 vs. Q4 FY2013
Applied's non-GAAP adjusted results exclude the impact of the following, where applicable: certain items related to acquisitions or the announced business combination; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets, goodwill, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments or facilities; and certain tax items. A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also "Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures" section.
Fourth Quarter Reportable Segment Results and Comparisons to the Prior Quarter
Silicon Systems Group (SSG) orders were $1.33 billion, down 15 percent, with decreases in DRAM, flash and foundry partially offset by an increase in logic/other. Net sales decreased by 3 percent to $1.43 billion. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income decreased by 17 percent to $352 million or 24.5 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income decreased by 20 percent to $305 million or 21.3 percent of net sales. New order composition was: foundry 50 percent; DRAM 20 percent; logic/other 18 percent; and flash 12 percent.
Applied Global Services (AGS) orders of $747 million grew 35 percent, driven primarily by increases in semiconductor services and spares orders. Net sales of $592 million were up 4 percent. Operating income declined by 5 percent to $146 million on both a GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted basis, and represented 24.7 percent of net sales.
Display orders of $130 million were down 56 percent reflecting continued variability in industry order patterns. Net sales increased 60 percent to $190 million. Operating income doubled to $52 million on both a GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted basis, or 27.4 percent of net sales, including a benefit from the sale of previously reserved inventory that was equivalent to approximately one half point of company gross margin.
Energy and Environmental Solutions (EES) orders decreased to $44 million and net sales declined to $48 million. EES reported a non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of $1 million and a GAAP operating loss of $3 million.
Applied's backlog declined 2 percent sequentially to $2.92 billion and included negative adjustments of $42 million. Backlog composition by segment was: SSG 48 percent; AGS 27 percent; Display 20 percent; and EES 5 percent.
Full-Year Reportable Segment Results and Comparisons to the Prior Year
SSG orders increased by 11 percent to $6.13 billion, net sales increased by 25 percent to $5.98 billion, non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased by 49 percent to $1.57 billion or 26.2 percent of net sales, and GAAP operating income increased by 59 percent to $1.39 billion or 23.3 percent of net sales.
AGS orders increased by 16 percent to $2.43 billion, net sales increased by 9 percent to $2.20 billion, non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased by 30 percent to $576 million or 26.2 percent of net sales, and GAAP operating income increased by 31 percent to $573 million or 26.0 percent of net sales.
Display orders increased by 20 percent to $845 million, net sales increased by 14 percent to $615 million, non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased by 64 percent to $131 million or 21.3 percent of net sales, and GAAP operating income increased by 74 percent to $129 million or 21.0 percent of net sales.
EES orders increased by 43 percent to $238 million, net sales increased by 61 percent to $279 million. In FY2014, EES reported a non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $21 million or 7.5 percent of net sales, and GAAP operating income of $15 million or 5.4 percent of net sales. In FY2013, EES reported a non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of $115 million, and GAAP operating loss of $433 million.
Business Outlook
For the first quarter of fiscal 2015, Applied expects net sales to be in the range of flat to up 5 percent from the previous quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.25 to $0.29, the mid-point of which would be flat with the previous quarter and up by 17 percent year over year.
This outlook excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions and integration costs of $0.03 per share. The outlook does not exclude other non-GAAP adjustments that may arise subsequent to this release.
Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures
Management uses non-GAAP adjusted results to evaluate the company's operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Applied believes these measures enhance investors' ability to review the company's business from the same perspective as the company's management and facilitate comparisons of this period's results with prior periods. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Webcast Information
Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding Applied's performance, strategies, industry outlooks, and business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the level of demand for Applied's products, which is subject to many factors, including uncertain global economic and industry conditions, end-demand for electronic products and semiconductors, and customers' new technology and capacity requirements; the timing and nature of technology transitions; the concentrated nature of Applied's customer base; Applied's ability to (i) develop, deliver and support a broad range of products and expand its markets, (ii) achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, (iii) obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies, (iv) attract, motivate and retain key employees, (v) successfully complete the announced business combination and realize expected benefits and synergies, and (vi) accurately forecast future results, which depends on multiple assumptions related to, without limitation, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks described in Applied's SEC filings, including its most recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in precision materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic industries. Our technologies help make innovations like smartphones, flat screen TVs and solar panels more affordable and accessible to consumers and businesses around the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
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Source: Applied Materials via Globenewswire
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