News Release

Applied Materials Announces First Quarter 2015 Results

Feb 11, 2015 at 1:01 PM PST
  • Q1 net sales of  $2.36 billion up 8% year over year led by growth in Applied Global Services and Display
  • Q1 non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $447 million up 18% year over year; GAAP operating income of $458 million up 39% year over year
  • Q1 non-GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.27 up 17% year over year; GAAP EPS of $0.28 up 33% year over year

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015 - 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 first quarter ended January 25, 2015.

First quarter orders were $2.27 billion, up 1 percent sequentially and down 1 percent year over year. Net sales were $2.36 billion, up 4 percent sequentially and up 8 percent year over year.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 42.3 percent, operating income of $447 million, and net income of $338 million or $0.27 per diluted share. The company recorded GAAP gross margin of 40.7 percent, operating income of $458 million, and net income of $348 million or $0.28 per diluted share.

"Major technology inflections in semiconductor and display are creating new growth opportunities for Applied's precision materials engineering products and services," said Gary Dickerson, president and chief executive officer. "With focus and execution, we are gaining momentum toward our long-term strategic goals, and this progress will be accelerated by our planned merger with Tokyo Electron."

Quarterly Results Summary

                Change
GAAP Results   Q1 FY2015   Q4 FY2014   Q1 FY2014   Q1 FY2015
vs.
Q4 FY2014
  Q1 FY2015
vs.
Q1 FY2014
Net sales   $2.36 billion   $2.26 billion   $2.19 billion   4%   8%
Gross profit   $959 million   $959 million   $891 million   flat   8%
Operating income   $458 million   $412 million   $330 million   11%   39%
Net income   $348 million   $256 million   $253 million   36%   38%
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)   $0.28   $0.21   $0.21   33%   33%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results                    
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit   $1.00 billion   $1.00 billion   $930 million   flat   7%
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income   $447 million   $442 million   $380 million   1%   18%
Non-GAAP adjusted net income   $338 million   $338 million   $279 million   flat   21%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS   $0.27   $0.27   $0.23   flat   17%

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.

First Quarter Reportable Segment Results and Comparisons to the Prior Quarter

Silicon Systems Group (SSG) orders were $1.43 billion, up 7 percent, with increases in DRAM and NAND, and decreases in foundry and logic/other. Net sales increased by 1 percent to $1.45 billion. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income decreased by 1 percent to $350 million or 24.2 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income increased by 1 percent to $307 million or 21.2 percent of net sales. New order composition was: foundry 34 percent; DRAM 34 percent; flash 18 percent and logic/other 14 percent.

Applied Global Services (AGS) orders of $690 million were the second highest in group history and declined 8 percent from the record set in the previous quarter due to decreases in semiconductor services and 200mm equipment orders. Net sales of $583 million declined 2 percent. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased by 5 percent to $154 million or 26.4 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income increased by 5 percent to $153 million or 26.2 percent of net sales.

Display orders of $107 million were down 18 percent reflecting a decrease in TV equipment orders. Net sales increased by 45 percent to $275 million. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased by 40 percent to $73 million or 26.5 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income increased by 38 percent to $72 million or 26.2 percent of net sales.

Energy and Environmental Solutions (EES) orders increased by 14 percent to $50 million, and net sales increased by 15 percent to $55 million. EES reported a non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of $3 million and a GAAP operating loss of $4 million.

Applied's backlog declined by 5 percent to $2.78 billion and included negative adjustments of $53 million, primarily consisting of currency adjustments. Backlog composition by segment was:  SSG 49 percent; AGS 30 percent; Display 15 percent; and EES 6 percent.

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of fiscal 2015, Applied expects net sales to be in the range of flat to up a couple of percentage points from the previous quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.26 to $0.30. This outlook excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions 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 second 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-K 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.

Contact:

Kevin Winston (editorial/media) 408.235.4498
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)   January 25,
 2015
  October 26,
 2014
  January 26,
 2014
Net sales   $ 2,359     $ 2,264     $ 2,190  
Cost of products sold   1,400     1,305     1,299  
Gross profit   959     959     891  
Operating expenses:                  
Research, development and engineering   351     360     356  
Marketing and selling   111     99     109  
General and administrative   39     88     96  
Total operating expenses   501     547     561  
Income from operations   458     412     330  
Interest expense   23     23     25  
Interest and other income, net   2     9     10  
Income before income taxes   437     398     315  
Provision for income taxes   89     142     62  
Net income   $ 348     $ 256     $ 253  
Earnings per share:                  
Basic and diluted   $ 0.28     $ 0.21     $ 0.21  
Weighted average number of shares:                  
Basic   1,224     1,220     1,206  
Diluted   1,240     1,236     1,225  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)   January 25,
 2015
  October 26,
 2014
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 2,929     $ 3,002  
Short-term investments   158     160  
Accounts receivable, net   1,580     1,670  
Inventories   1,641     1,567  
Other current assets   625     568  
Total current assets   6,933     6,967  
Long-term investments   930     935  
Property, plant and equipment, net   864     861  
Goodwill   3,304     3,304  
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net   905     951  
Deferred income taxes and other assets   137     156  
Total assets   $ 13,073     $ 13,174  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Current liabilities:            
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 1,737     $ 1,883  
Customer deposits and deferred revenue   784     940  
Total current liabilities   2,521     2,823  
Long-term debt   1,947     1,947  
Other liabilities   533     536  
Total liabilities   5,001     5,306  
Total stockholders' equity   8,072     7,868  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 13,073     $ 13,174  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions) Three Months Ended
January 25,
 2015
  October 26,
 2014
  January 26,
 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net income $ 348     $ 256     $ 253  
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization 92     94     94  
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative associated with announced business combination (78 )   12     (24 )
Share-based compensation 48     45     46  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (39 )   (4 )   (18 )
Other 36     1     9  
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (347 )   3     12  
Cash provided by operating activities 60     407     372  
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Capital expenditures (49 )   (63 )   (48 )
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired -     (12 )   -  
Proceeds from sale of facility -     25     -  
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 140     176     364  
Purchases of investments (141 )   (179 )   (163 )
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (50 )   (53 )   153  
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Proceeds from common stock issuances and others, net -     40     10  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 39     4     18  
Payments of dividends to stockholders (122 )   (122 )   (120 )
Cash used in financing activities (83 )   (78 )   (92 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (73 )   276     433  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 3,002     2,726     1,711  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 2,929     $ 3,002     $ 2,144  
Supplemental cash flow information:                
Cash payments for income taxes $ 89     $ 87     $ 26  
Cash refunds from income taxes $ 3     $ 78     $ 9  
Cash payments for interest $ 39     $ 7     $ 39  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reportable Segment Results

    Q1 FY2015   Q4 FY2014   Q1 FY2014
(In
millions)
  New
Orders
  Net
Sales
  Operating
Income
(Loss)
  New
Orders
  Net
Sales
  Operating
Income
(Loss)
  New
Orders
  Net
Sales
  Operating
Income
(Loss)
SSG   $ 1,426     $ 1,446     $ 307     $ 1,334     $ 1,434     $ 305     $ 1,569     $ 1,484     $ 314  
AGS   690     583     153     747     592     146     597     507     125  
Display   107     275     72     130     190     52     79     159     26  
EES   50     55     (4 )   44     48     (3 )   40     40     (11 )
Corporate   -     -     (70 )   -     -     (88 )   -     -     (124 )
Consoli-
dated
  $ 2,273     $ 2,359     $ 458     $ 2,255     $ 2,264     $ 412     $ 2,285     $ 2,190     $ 330  

Corporate Unallocated Expenses

(In millions)   Q1 FY2015   Q4 FY2014   Q1 FY2014
Share-based compensation   48     45     46  
Certain items associated with announced business combination   20     23     11  
Gain on derivative associated with announced business combination, net   (78 )   (39 )   (24 )
Restructuring charges and asset impairments   -     (2 )   7  
Gain on sale of facility   -     (4 )   -  
Other unallocated expenses   80     65     84  
Total corporate   $ 70     $ 88     $ 124  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Additional Information

    Q1 FY2015   Q4 FY2014   Q1 FY2014
New Orders and Net Sales by Geography                                    
(In $ millions)   New
Orders
  Net
Sales
  New
Orders
  Net
Sales
  New
Orders
  Net
Sales
United States   411     529     596     633     403     280  
% of Total   18 %   22 %   26 %   28 %   18 %   13 %
Europe   148     143     198     178     119     164  
% of Total   6 %   6 %   9 %   8 %   5 %   7 %
Japan   242     231     287     209     163     164  
% of Total   11 %   10 %   13 %   9 %   7 %   8 %
Korea   546     464     251     187     240     201  
% of Total   24 %   20 %   11 %   8 %   11 %   9 %
Taiwan   545     519     599     618     984     705  
% of Total   24 %   22 %   27 %   27 %   43 %   32 %
Southeast Asia   85     85     113     136     50     87  
% of Total   4 %   4 %   5 %   6 %   2 %   4 %
China   296     388     211     303     326     589  
% of Total   13 %   16 %   9 %   14 %   14 %   27 %
                                     
Employees (In thousands)                                    
Regular Full Time   14.1     14.0     13.6  

 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

    Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)   January 25,
 2015
  October 26,
 2014
  January 26,
 2014
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit                  
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis   $ 959     $ 959     $ 891  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   40     42     39  
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit   $ 999     $ 1,001     $ 930  
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin (% of net sales)   42.3 %   44.2 %   42.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income                  
Reported operating income - GAAP basis   $ 458     $ 412     $ 330  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   46     48     45  
Acquisition integration costs   1     4     11  
Gain on derivative associated with announced business combination, net   (78 )   (39 )   (24 )
Certain items associated with announced business combination2   20     23     11  
Restructuring charges and asset impairments3   -     (2 )   7  
Gain on sale of facility   -     (4 )   -  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income   $ 447     $ 442     $ 380  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin (% of net sales)   18.9 %   19.5 %   17.4 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income                  
Reported net income - GAAP basis   $ 348     $ 256     $ 253  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   46     48     45  
Acquisition integration costs   1     4     11  
Gain on derivative associated with announced business combination, net   (78 )   (39 )   (24 )
Certain items associated with announced business combination2   20     23     11  
Restructuring charges and asset impairments3   -     (2 )   7  
Gain on sale of facility   -     (4 )   -  
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net   1     (5 )   (5 )
Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items   (17 )   50     (15 )
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments   17     7     (4 )
Non-GAAP adjusted net income   $ 338     $ 338     $ 279  

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
   
2 These items are incremental charges related to the announced business combination agreement with Tokyo Electron Limited, consisting of acquisition-related and integration planning costs.
   
3 Results for the three months ended October 26, 2014 and January 26, 2014 included a $2 million favorable adjustment of restructuring reserve and $7 million of employee-related costs, respectively, related to the restructuring program announced on October 3, 2012.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

    Three Months Ended
(In millions except per share amounts)   January 25,
 2015
  October 26,
 2014
  January 26,
 2014
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share                  
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis   $ 0.28     $ 0.21     $ 0.21  
Certain items associated with acquisitions   0.03     0.04     0.03  
Acquisition integration costs   -     -     0.01  
Certain items associated with announced business combination   0.01     0.01     -  
Gain on derivative associated with announced business combination, net   (0.04 )   (0.02 )   (0.01 )
Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items   (0.01 )   0.03     (0.01 )
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share   $ 0.27     $ 0.27     $ 0.23  
Weighted average number of diluted shares   1,240     1,236     1,225  

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

    Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)   January 25,
 2015
  October 26,
 2014
  January 26,
 2014
SSG Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income                  
Reported operating income - GAAP basis   $ 307     $ 305     $ 314  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   43     46     42  
Acquisition integration costs   -     1     1  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income   $ 350     $ 352     $ 357  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin (% of net sales)   24.2 %   24.5 %   24.1 %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income                  
Reported operating income - GAAP basis   $ 153     $ 146     $ 125  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   1     -     1  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income   $ 154     $ 146     $ 126  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin (% of net sales)   26.4 %   24.7 %   24.9 %
Display Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income                  
Reported operating income - GAAP basis   $ 72     $ 52     $ 26  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   1     -     1  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income   $ 73     $ 52     $ 27  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin (% of net sales)   26.5 %   27.4 %   17.0 %
EES Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Loss                  
Reported operating loss - GAAP basis   $ (4 )   $ (3 )   $ (11 )
Certain items associated with acquisitions1   1     2     1  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating loss   $ (3 )   $ (1 )   $ (10 )
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin (% of net sales)   (5.5 )%   (2.1 )%   (25.0 )%

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES

  Three Months Ended
(In millions) January 25, 2015   October 26, 2014
           
Operating expenses - GAAP basis $ 501     $ 547  
Gain on derivative associated with announced business combination, net 78     39  
Restructuring charges and asset impairments -     2  
Certain items associated with acquisitions (6 )   (6 )
Acquisition integration costs (1 )   (4 )
Certain items associated with announced business combination (20 )   (23 )
Gain on sale of facility -     4  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses $ 552     $ 559  

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

  Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) January 25, 2015
     
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a) $ 89  
Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolutions of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items 17  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (17 )
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b) $ 89  
     
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c) $ 437  
Certain items associated with acquisitions 46  
Acquisition integration costs 1  
Gain on derivative associated with announced business combination (78 )
Certain items associated with announced business combination 20  
Impairment of strategic investments 1  
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d) $ 427  
     
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c) 20.4 %
     
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d) 20.8 %

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