EX-99.1
Published on August 2, 2017
Exhibit 99.1
TTM Technologies, Inc., Q217 | Contact: Sameer Desai, Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations sameer.desai@ttmtech.com 714-327-3050 |
TTM Technologies, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 Results
Results in line with Guidance
COSTA MESA, CA August 2nd, 2017 TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI), a leading global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, which ended July 2nd, 2017.
Second Quarter 2017 Highlights
| Net sales were $627.2 million |
| GAAP net income attributable to stockholders was $20.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share |
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders was $33.3 million, or $0.31 per diluted share |
| Excluding a $6.5 million foreign exchange loss, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share would have been $0.36 |
| Adjusted EBITDA was $85.5 million |
Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Net sales for the second quarter of 2017 were $627.2 million, compared to $601.8 million in the second quarter of 2016 and $625.2 million in the first quarter of 2017.
GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2017 was $45.1 million, compared to $34.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 and $52.6 million in the first quarter of 2017.
GAAP net income attributable to stockholders for the second quarter of 2017 was $20.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share. This compares to a GAAP net income attributable to stockholders of $18.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2016 and a GAAP net income of $33 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017.
On a non-GAAP basis, net income attributable to stockholders for the second quarter of 2017 was $33.3 million, or $0.31 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders of $28.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2016 and $39.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017.
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2017 was $85.5 million, or 13.6 percent of net sales, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $90.2 million, or 15.0 percent of net sales, for the second quarter of 2016 and $95.6 million, or 15.3 percent of net sales, for the first quarter of 2017.
TTM delivered the third consecutive quarter of year on year organic growth at 4 percent and our operating performance was in line with our expectations said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. On a year over year basis, most end markets grew, with the fastest growth coming from the cellular, computing, automotive and the aerospace and defense end markets. Absent a foreign exchange loss due to the weakening dollar, operating results were towards the high end of guidance.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2017, TTM estimates that revenue will be in the range of $625 million to $675 million, and non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders will be in the range of $0.29 to $0.35 per diluted share. Our third quarter is being impacted by a slower start in the normal seasonal ramp of cellular products. We expect this ramp to accelerate in the coming quarters concluded Tom Edman.
TTM Technologies, Inc., Q217 | Contact: Sameer Desai, Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations sameer.desai@ttmtech.com 714-327-3050 |
To Access the Live Webcast/Conference Call
TTM will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2017 results and third quarter 2017 outlook on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call will include forward-looking statements.
Telephone access is available by dialing domestic 877-397-0272 or international 719-325-2322 (ID 5738422). The conference call also will be webcast on TTMs website at www.ttm.com.
To Access a Replay of the Webcast
The replay of the webcast will remain accessible for one week following the live event on TTMs website at www.ttm.com.
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro-mechanical solutions. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTMs time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or performance. TTM cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect TTMs current expectations, and TTM does not undertake to update or revise these forward looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other TTM statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond TTMs control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general market and economic conditions, including interest rates, currency exchange rates and consumer spending, demand for TTMs products, market pressures on prices of TTMs products, warranty claims, changes in product mix, contemplated significant capital expenditures and related financing requirements, TTMs dependence upon a small number of customers and other factors set forth in the Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of the Companys public reports filed with the SEC.
About Our Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes information about TTMs adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures. TTM presents non-GAAP financial information to enable investors to see TTM through the eyes of management and to provide better insight into TTMs ongoing financial performance.
A material limitation associated with the use of the above non-GAAP financial measures is that they have no standardized measurement prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. TTM compensates for these limitations by providing full disclosure of each non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. However, the non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
TTM Technologies, Inc., Q217 | Contact: Sameer Desai, Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations sameer.desai@ttmtech.com 714-327-3050 |
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Selected Unaudited Financial Information
(In thousands, except per share data)
Second Quarter | First Quarter | First Two Quarters | ||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Net sales |
$ | 627,182 | $ | 601,847 | $ | 625,247 | $ | 1,252,429 | $ | 1,185,105 | ||||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
531,315 | 504,202 | 520,228 | 1,051,543 | 1,003,897 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
95,867 | 97,645 | 105,019 | 200,886 | 181,208 | |||||||||||||||
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling and marketing |
15,851 | 16,569 | 16,655 | 32,506 | 33,875 | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
29,885 | 37,931 | 30,822 | 60,707 | 74,080 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
5,910 | 5,949 | 5,912 | 11,822 | 11,896 | |||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges |
416 | 3,989 | 609 | 1,025 | 5,902 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets |
| | | | 3,346 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(1,251 | ) | (1,472 | ) | (1,549 | ) | (2,800 | ) | (1,472 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total operating expenses |
50,811 | 62,966 | 52,449 | 103,260 | 127,627 | |||||||||||||||
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Operating income |
45,056 | 34,679 | 52,570 | 97,626 | 53,581 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(12,922 | ) | (20,084 | ) | (13,596 | ) | (26,518 | ) | (41,868 | ) | ||||||||||
Other, net |
(5,825 | ) | 3,191 | (1,710 | ) | (7,535 | ) | 4,400 | ||||||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
26,309 | 17,786 | 37,264 | 63,573 | 16,113 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
(5,558 | ) | 979 | (4,139 | ) | (9,697 | ) | (4,498 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 20,751 | $ | 18,765 | $ | 33,125 | $ | 53,876 | $ | 11,615 | ||||||||||
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
(160 | ) | (217 | ) | (166 | ) | (326 | ) | (331 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders |
$ | 20,591 | $ | 18,548 | $ | 32,959 | $ | 53,550 | $ | 11,284 | ||||||||||
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Earnings (loss) per share attributable to stockholders: |
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Basic |
$ | 0.20 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||||
Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts: |
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Basic |
101,756 | 100,170 | 100,932 | 101,344 | 99,883 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted |
133,224 | 126,950 | 130,922 | 132,073 | 100,789 | |||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share: |
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Net income attributable to stockholders |
$ | 20,591 | $ | 18,548 | $ | 32,959 | $ | 53,550 | ||||||||||||
Add back items: interest expense, net of tax |
3,432 | 3,285 | 3,394 | 6,826 | ||||||||||||||||
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Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders |
$ | 24,023 | $ | 21,833 | $ | 36,353 | $ | 60,376 | ||||||||||||
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Weighted-average shares outstanding |
101,756 | 100,170 | 100,932 | 101,344 | ||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of convertible debt |
25,940 | 25,940 | 25,940 | 25,940 | ||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of warrants |
3,924 | | 2,183 | 3,054 | ||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of performance-based stock units, restricted stock units & stock options |
1,604 | 840 | 1,867 | 1,735 | ||||||||||||||||
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Diluted shares |
133,224 | 126,950 | 130,922 | 132,073 | ||||||||||||||||
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Earnings per share attributable to stockholders: |
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$ | 0.20 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.53 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||||||
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash |
$ | 246,947 | $ | 256,277 | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net |
452,796 | 432,596 | ||||||||||||||||||
Inventories |
282,485 | 269,212 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets |
1,025,261 | 1,012,841 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
1,034,385 | 966,638 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets |
512,304 | 520,597 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
2,571,950 | 2,500,076 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt |
$ | 110,669 | $ | 110,652 | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable |
365,254 | 355,774 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
722,675 | 689,065 | ||||||||||||||||||
Debt, net of discount |
863,847 | 909,030 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities |
938,684 | 981,886 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total equity |
910,591 | 829,125 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity |
2,571,950 | 2,500,076 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Second Quarter |
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2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross margin |
15.3 | % | 16.2 | % | 16.8 | % | 16.0 | % | 15.3 | % | ||||||||||
Operating margin |
7.2 | % | 5.8 | % | 8.4 | % | 7.8 | % | 4.5 | % |
End Market Breakdown:
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Aerospace/Defense |
17 | % | 16 | % | 15 | % | ||||||
Automotive |
20 | % | 19 | % | 20 | % | ||||||
Cellular Phone |
13 | % | 10 | % | 14 | % | ||||||
Computing/Storage/Peripherals |
14 | % | 13 | % | 15 | % | ||||||
Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation |
15 | % | 16 | % | 15 | % | ||||||
Networking/Communications |
20 | % | 25 | % | 20 | % | ||||||
Other |
1 | % | 1 | % | 1 | % |
Stock-based Compensation:
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Cost of goods sold |
$ | 639 | $ | 429 | $ | 394 | ||||||
Selling and marketing |
$ | 386 | 271 | 253 | ||||||||
General and administrative |
3,975 | 2,145 | 2,981 | |||||||||
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Total stock-based compensation expense |
$ | 5,000 | $ | 2,845 | $ | 3,628 | ||||||
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Operating Segment Data:
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Net sales: |
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PCB |
$ | 576,566 | $ | 563,574 | $ | 586,695 | ||||||
E-M Solutions |
52,898 | 40,427 | 41,669 | |||||||||
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Total sales |
629,464 | 604,001 | 628,364 | |||||||||
Inter-segment sales |
(2,282 | ) | (2,154 | ) | (3,117 | ) | ||||||
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Total net sales |
$ | 627,182 | $ | 601,847 | $ | 625,247 | ||||||
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Operating segment income: |
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$ | 69,435 | $ | 64,970 | $ | 82,256 | ||||||
E-M Solutions |
2,689 | (153 | ) | (1,642 | ) | |||||||
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(21,158 | ) | (24,189 | ) | (22,132 | ) | ||||||
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Total operating segment income |
50,966 | 40,628 | 58,482 | |||||||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
(5,910 | ) | (5,949 | ) | (5,912 | ) | ||||||
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Total operating income |
45,056 | 34,679 | 52,570 | |||||||||
Total other expense |
(18,747 | ) | (16,893 | ) | (15,306 | ) | ||||||
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Income before income taxes |
$ | 26,309 | $ | 17,786 | $ | 37,264 | ||||||
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RECONCILIATIONS1
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Non-GAAP gross profit reconciliation2: |
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GAAP gross profit |
$ | 95,867 | $ | 97,645 | $ | 105,019 | $ | 200,886 | $ | 181,208 | ||||||||||
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Stock-based compensation |
639 | 429 | 394 | 1,033 | 749 | |||||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP gross profit |
$ | 96,506 | $ | 98,074 | $ | 105,413 | $ | 201,919 | $ | 181,957 | ||||||||||
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Non-GAAP gross margin |
15.4 | % | 16.3 | % | 16.9 | % | 16.1 | % | 15.4 | % | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income reconciliation3: |
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GAAP operating income |
$ | 45,056 | $ | 34,679 | $ | 52,570 | $ | 97,626 | $ | 53,581 | ||||||||||
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Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
5,910 | 5,949 | 5,912 | 11,822 | 11,896 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
5,000 | 2,845 | 3,628 | 8,628 | 5,091 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(1,251 | ) | (1,472 | ) | (1,549 | ) | (2,800 | ) | (1,472 | ) | ||||||||||
Impairments, restructuring, acquisition-related, and other charges |
417 | 4,594 | 709 | 1,126 | 10,544 | |||||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP operating income |
$ | 55,132 | $ | 46,595 | $ | 61,270 | $ | 116,402 | $ | 79,640 | ||||||||||
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Non-GAAP operating margin |
8.8 | % | 7.7 | % | 9.8 | % | 9.3 | % | 6.7 | % | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP net income and EPS attributable to stockholders reconciliation4: |
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GAAP net income (loss) attributable to stockholders |
$ | 20,591 | $ | 18,548 | $ | 32,959 | $ | 53,550 | $ | 11,284 | ||||||||||
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Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
5,910 | 5,949 | 5,912 | 11,822 | 11,896 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
5,000 | 2,845 | 3,628 | 8,628 | 5,091 | |||||||||||||||
Non-cash interest expense |
2,726 | 5,608 | 2,627 | 5,353 | 11,762 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(1,251 | ) | (1,472 | ) | (1,549 | ) | (2,800 | ) | (1,472 | ) | ||||||||||
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417 | 4,594 | 709 | 1,126 | 10,544 | |||||||||||||||
Income taxes |
(119 | ) | (7,649 | ) | (5,093 | ) | (5,212 | ) | (6,828 | ) | ||||||||||
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Non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders |
$ | 33,274 | $ | 28,423 | $ | 39,193 | $ | 72,467 | $ | 42,277 | ||||||||||
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Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to stockholders |
$ | 0.31 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.42 | ||||||||||
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Diluted shares |
133,224 | 126,950 | 130,922 | 132,073 | 126,730 | |||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of convertible debt |
(25,940 | ) | (25,940 | ) | (25,940 | ) | (25,940 | ) | (25,940 | ) | ||||||||||
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Non-GAAP diluted number of shares |
107,284 | 101,010 | 104,982 | 106,133 | 100,790 | |||||||||||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation6: |
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GAAP net income (loss) |
$ | 20,751 | $ | 18,765 | $ | 33,125 | $ | 53,876 | $ | 11,615 | ||||||||||
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Income tax provision (benefit) |
5,558 | (979 | ) | 4,139 | 9,697 | 4,498 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
12,922 | 20,084 | 13,596 | 26,518 | 41,868 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
5,910 | 5,949 | 5,912 | 11,822 | 11,896 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation expense |
36,146 | 40,457 | 36,077 | 72,223 | 80,684 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
5,000 | 2,845 | 3,628 | 8,628 | 5,091 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(1,251 | ) | (1,472 | ) | (1,549 | ) | (2,800 | ) | (1,472 | ) | ||||||||||
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417 | 4,594 | 709 | 1,126 | 10,544 | |||||||||||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 85,453 | $ | 90,243 | $ | 95,637 | $ | 181,090 | $ | 164,724 | ||||||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA margin |
13.6 | % | 15.0 | % | 15.3 | % | 14.5 | % | 13.9 | % | ||||||||||
Free cash flow reconciliation: |
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Operating cash flow |
59,114 | 80,057 | 49,584 | 108,698 | 97,949 | |||||||||||||||
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Payment of acquisition-related costs |
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Adjusted operating cash flow |
59,114 | 80,748 | 49,737 | 108,851 | 100,964 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures, net |
(45,626 | ) | (15,329 | ) | (23,378 | ) | (69,004 | ) | (35,445 | ) | ||||||||||
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Free cash flow |
$ | 13,488 | $ | 65,419 | $ | 26,359 | $ | 39,847 | $ | 65,519 | ||||||||||
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1 | This information provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders, non-GAAP EPS attributable to stockholders, and adjusted EBITDA to the financial information in our consolidated condensed statements of operations. |
2 | Non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin measures exclude stock-based compensation expense. |
3 | Non-GAAP operating income and operating margin measures exclude amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, acquisition-related costs, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges. |
4 | This information provides non-GAAP net income attributable to stockholders and non-GAAP EPS attributable to stockholders, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that both measures which add back amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash interest expense on debt (before consideration of capitalized interest), gain on sale of assets, acquisition-related costs, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges as well as the associated tax impact of these charges and discrete tax items provide additional useful information to investors regarding the Companys ongoing financial condition and results of operations. |
5 | Non-GAAP diluted number of shares used in computing non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to stockholders excludes the dilutive effect of convertible debt. |
6 | Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, acquisition-related costs, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges. We present adjusted EBITDA to enhance the understanding of our operating results, and it is a key measure we use to evaluate our operations. In addition, we provide our adjusted EBITDA because we believe that investors and securities analysts will find adjusted EBITDA to be a useful measure for evaluating our operating performance and comparing our operating performance with that of similar companies that have different capital structures and for evaluating our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. However, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |