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PDF Solutions® Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 09 May 2023 16:02:00 America/New_York
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a leading provider of unified data and cloud analytics for the semiconductor ecosystem, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Highlights of First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Record quarterly revenues of $40.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, up 22% over last year’s comparable quarter
- GAAP gross margin of 71% and Non-GAAP gross margin of 75% for the first quarter of 2023
- GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.19 for the first quarter of 2023
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2023 were $40.8 million, compared to $40.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $33.5 million for the first quarter of 2022. Analytics revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $36.3 million, compared to $36.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $30.4 million for the first quarter of 2022. Integrated Yield Ramp revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $4.4 million, compared to $4.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2022.
GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2023 was 71%, compared to 71% for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 66% for the first quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2023 was 75%, compared to 74% for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 69% for the first quarter of 2022.
On a GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022, and net loss of $4.2 million, or ($0.11) per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $7.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net income of $7.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022, and non-GAAP net income of $3.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at March 31, 2023 were $133.5 million.
Financial Outlook and Recent Accomplishments
In spite of macroenvironment headwinds and a high revenue base from the strong performance in 2022, we expect 2023 revenue growth rate to approach mid-teens percent on a year-over-year basis.
“Thanks to all our employees, contractors, and customers for our continued performance. We are pleased with how we are positioned for 2023 and look forward to serving our customers,” said John Kibarian, CEO and President.
Conference Call
As previously announced, PDF Solutions will discuss these results on a live conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should pre-register at: https://register.vevent.com/register/BId7bcb15025e048339c411669c6a1c0e1. Registrants will receive dial-in information and a unique passcode to access the call. We encourage participants to dial-in into the call ten minutes ahead of scheduled time. The teleconference will also be webcast simultaneously on the Company’s website at https://ir.pdf.com/webcasts. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available after the call on the Company’s investor relations website. A copy of this press release, including the disclosure and reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP measures, which non-GAAP measures may be used periodically by PDF Solutions’ management when discussing financial results with investors and analysts, will also be available on PDF Solutions’ website at http://www.pdf.com/press-releases following the date of this release.
First Quarter 2023 Financial Commentary Available Online
A Management Report reviewing the Company’s first quarter 2023 financial results will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K and published on the Company’s website at http://ir.pdf.com/financial-reports. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review this commentary prior to participating in the conference call.
Information Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), PDF Solutions also provides certain non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit and margin exclude stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of acquired technology. Non-GAAP net income excludes the effects of certain non-recurring items, expenses related to an arbitration proceeding for a disputed contract with a customer, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired technology and other acquired intangible assets, and their related income tax effects, as applicable, as well as adjustments for the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management internally to measure the Company’s profitability and performance. PDF Solutions’ management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the Company’s ongoing operations in light of the fact that none of these categories of expense has a current effect on the future uses of cash (with the exception of expenses related to an arbitration proceeding for a disputed contract with a customer and acquisition-related costs) nor do they impact the generation of current or future revenues. These non-GAAP results should not be considered an alternative to, or a substitute for, GAAP financial information, and may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In particular, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP measures of income or loss as a measure of performance, or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity. Since management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to measure profitability and performance, PDF Solutions has included these non-GAAP measures to give investors an opportunity to see the Company’s financial results as viewed by management. A reconciliation of the comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented below.
Forward-Looking Statements
The press release and the planned conference call include forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s future expected business performance and financial results, including expectations about total revenue growth that are subject to future events and circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: expectations about the effectiveness of our business and technology strategies; expectations regarding recent and future acquisitions; current semiconductor industry trends; expectations of continued adoption of the Company’s solutions by new and existing customers; project milestones or delays and performance criteria achieved; cost and schedule of new product development; the impact of global economic trends and rising inflation and interest rates; the provision of technology and services prior to the execution of a final contract; the continuing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the semiconductor industry and on the Company’s operations or supply and demand for the Company’s products; supply chain disruptions; the success of the Company’s strategic growth opportunities and partnerships; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and technologies; whether the Company can successfully convert backlog into revenue; customers’ production volumes under contracts that provide Gainshare royalties; possible impacts from the evolving trade regulatory environment and geopolitical tensions; our ability to obtain additional financing if needed; and other risks set forth in PDF Solutions’ periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports. The forward-looking statements made in the conference call are made as of the date hereof, and PDF Solutions does not assume any obligation to update such statements nor the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in such statements.
About PDF Solutions
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) provides comprehensive data solutions designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor ecosystem to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency for increased profitability. The Company’s products and services are used by Fortune 500 companies across the semiconductor ecosystem to achieve smart manufacturing goals by connecting and controlling equipment, collecting data generated during manufacturing and test operations, and performing advanced analytics and machine learning to enable profitable, high-volume manufacturing.
Founded in 1991, PDF Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company (directly or through one or more subsidiaries) is an active member of SEMI, INEMI, TPCA, IPC, the OPC Foundation, and DMDII. For the latest news and information about PDF Solutions or to find office locations, visit https://www.pdf.com.
PDF Solutions and the PDF Solutions logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of PDF Solutions, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 114,382 $ 119,624 Short-term investments 19,146 19,557 Accounts receivable, net 47,048 42,164 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,565 12,063 Total current assets 193,141 193,408 Property and equipment, net 41,723 40,174 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 5,712 6,002 Goodwill 14,123 14,123 Intangible assets, net 17,177 18,055 Deferred tax assets, net 90 64 Other non-current assets 7,322 6,845 Total assets $ 279,288 $ 278,671 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 6,289 $ 6,388 Accrued compensation and related benefits 13,869 16,948 Accrued and other current liabilities 5,868 5,581 Operating lease liabilities ‒ current portion 1,572 1,412 Deferred revenues ‒ current portion 26,322 26,019 Billings in excess of recognized revenues 342 1,852 Total current liabilities 54,262 58,200 Long-term income taxes payable 2,637 2,622 Non-current operating lease liabilities 5,597 5,932 Other non-current liabilities 3,367 1,905 Total liabilities 65,863 68,659 Stockholders’ equity: Common stock and additional paid-in-capital 454,313 447,421 Treasury stock at cost (137,810 ) (133,709 ) Accumulated deficit (100,795 ) (101,150 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,283 ) (2,550 ) Total stockholders’ equity 213,425 210,012 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 279,288 $ 278,671 PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)Three months ended March 31, December 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2022 Revenues: Analytics $ 36,326 $ 36,058 $ 30,426 Integrated yield ramp 4,433 4,465 3,072 Total revenues 40,759 40,523 33,498 Costs and Expenses: Costs of revenues 11,904 11,791 11,529 Research and development 13,051 14,360 14,089 Selling, general, and administrative 15,645 12,724 10,839 Amortization of acquired intangible assets 325 324 314 Interest and other expense (income), net (911 ) 250 (310 ) Income (loss) before income tax expense 745 1,074 (2,963 ) Income tax expense 390 591 1,187 Net income (loss) $ 355 $ 483 $ (4,150 ) Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ (0.11 ) Diluted $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ (0.11 ) Weighted average common shares used to calculate net income (loss) per share: Basic 37,737 37,379 37,606 Diluted 38,859 38,276 37,606 PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)Three months ended March 31, December 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2022 GAAP Total revenues $ 40,759 $ 40,523 $ 33,498 Costs of revenues 11,904 11,791 11,529 GAAP gross profit $ 28,855 $ 28,732 $ 21,969 GAAP gross margin 71 % 71 % 66 % Non-GAAP GAAP gross profit $ 28,855 $ 28,732 $ 21,969 Adjustments to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP gross margin: Stock-based compensation expense 964 737 728 Amortization of acquired technology 553 553 553 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 30,372 $ 30,022 $ 23,250 Non-GAAP gross margin 75 % 74 % 69 % PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)Three months ended March 31, December 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2022 GAAP net income (loss) $ 355 $ 483 $ (4,150 ) Adjustments to reconcile GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP net income: Stock-based compensation expense 4,884 5,088 5,553 Amortization of acquired technology under costs of revenues 553 553 553 Amortization of other acquired intangible assets 325 324 314 Expenses of arbitration (1) 2,133 852 451 Tax impact of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and reconciling items (2) (980 ) 98 937 Non-GAAP net income $ 7,270 $ 7,398 $ 3,658 GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ (0.11 ) Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.09 Weighted average common shares used in GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share calculation 38,859 38,276 38,580 Weighted average common shares used in non-GAAP net income per diluted share calculation 38,859 38,276 38,580 (1) Represents expenses related to an arbitration proceeding over a disputed customer contract, which expenses are expected to continue until the arbitration is resolved.
(2) The difference between the GAAP and non-GAAP income tax provisions is primarily due to the valuation allowance on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP adjustments. For example, on a GAAP basis, the Company does not receive a deferred tax benefit for foreign tax credits or R&D credits after valuation allowance. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense is not calculated with a full U.S. federal or state valuation allowance due to the Company’s cumulative non-GAAP income and management’s conclusion that it is more likely than not to utilize its net deferred tax assets (DTAs). Each reporting period, management evaluates the need for a valuation allowance and may place a valuation allowance against its U.S. net DTAs on a non-GAAP basis if it concludes it is more likely than not that it will not be able to utilize some or all of its US DTAs on a non-GAAP basis.
Company Contacts: Adnan Raza Sonia Segovia Chief Financial Officer Investor Relations Tel: (408) 516-0237 Tel: (408) 938-6491 Email: adnan.raza@pdf.com Email: sonia.segovia@pdf.com 
