Amtech Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

About this update from Amtech Systems, Inc.

TEMPE, Ariz. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amtech Systems, Inc. (" Amtech ") (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of capital equipment, including thermal processing and wafer polishing, and related consumables used in fabricating semiconductor devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon power, analog and discrete devices, and electronic assemblies and modules focusing on enabling technologies for electric vehicles (EV) and clean technology ( CleanTech ) applications, today reported results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2023 . Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial and Operational Highlights: Net revenue of $33.3 million GAAP operating income of $0.5 million Non-GAAP operating income of $3.2 million (1) GAAP net income of $3.2 million Non-GAAP net income of $2.7 million (1) GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.23 Non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.19 (1) Customer orders of $34.3 million Book to bill ratio of 1.0:1 March 31, 2023 backlog of $65.8 million , inclusive of $8.2 million of backlog from Entrepix, Inc. “In the second quarter, we achieved $33.3 million in revenue, growing 21% year over year, inclusive of our recent acquisition of Entrepix . Growth in our SiC products, which now represents approximately 40% of total Material & Substrate segment sales, and demand for our high temperature belt furnaces for EV applications, offset the continued softness in the broader semiconductor industry. These strong results demonstrate the resiliency of our product and end market diversification. We believe our strategy to capitalize on multiple, high-growth, megatrend opportunities and efforts on operational optimization are creating a strong and durable foundation in preparation for sustainable value creation,” commented Mr. Michael Whang , Chief Executive Officer of Amtech . GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Results (in millions, except per share amounts) Q2 Q1 Q2 6 Months 6 Months FY 2023 FY 2023 FY 2022 2023 2022 Revenues, net $ 33.3 $ 21.6 $ 27.6 $ 54.9 $ 54.0 Gross profit $ 13.5 $ 8.3 $ 11.2 $ 21.8 $ 21.1 Gross margin 40.4 % 38.5 % 40.5 % 39.7 % 39.0 % GAAP operating income (loss) $ 0.5 $ (2.7 ) $ 2.6 $ (2.2 ) $ 3.8 GAAP operating margin 1.6 % -12.4 % 9.4 % -3.9 % 7.1 % Non-GAAP operating income (loss) (1) $ 3.2 $ (0.7 ) $ 2.7 $ 2.5 $ 4.1 Non-GAAP operating margin (1) 9.5 % -3.1 % 9.9 % 4.5 % 7.5 % GAAP net income (loss) $ 3.2 $ (2.7 ) $ 2.0 $ 0.5 $ 3.0 GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $ 0.23 $ (0.20 ) $ 0.14 $ 0.03 $ 0.21 Non-GAAP net income (loss) (1) $ 2.7 $ (0.7 ) $ 2.1 $ 1.9 $ 3.2 Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share (1) $ 0.19 $ (0.05 ) $ 0.15 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 (1) See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in schedules following this release. Net revenues increased 55% sequentially and 21% from the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The increase is primarily attributable to additional revenue from Entrepix of $6.3 million and increased shipments of our high temperature belt furnaces. Gross margin increased sequentially due primarily to increased revenues driving improved capacity utilization. Gross margin was relatively consistent when compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased $2.2 million on a sequential basis and $4.7 million compared to the prior year period due primarily to $1.5 million in acquisition costs, added Entrepix SG&A of $1.9 million , inclusive of $0.7 million of amortization of intangible assets, as well as increased consulting and ERP project expenses. Compared to the prior year period, the increase in SG&A is due primarily to $1.9 million of added SG&A from Entrepix and $1.5 million of transaction expenses related to the acquisition. Research, Development and Engineering increased $0.1 million sequentially and decreased $0.3 million compared to the same prior year period. GAAP operating income was $0.5 million , compared to GAAP operating loss of $2.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and GAAP operating income of $2.6 million in the same prior year period. The Company has incurred amortization of intangible assets, included in its GAAP financial statements, related to the acquisition of Entrepix, Inc. The amount of an acquisition’s purchase price allocated to intangible assets and term of its related amortization can vary significantly. The purchase price allocation reflected in our GAAP financial statements is preliminary. The Company expects to incur amortization of acquired intangible assets relating to Entrepix, Inc. of approximately $945,000 per quarter through December 31, 2023 , and approximately $420,000 per quarter thereafter. Non-GAAP operating income was $3.2 million , compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $0.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and non-GAAP operating income of $2.7 million in the same prior year period. Income tax benefit was $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 , compared to a benefit of less than $0.1 million in the preceding quarter and expense of $0.7 million in the same prior year period. Income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2023 includes a one-time tax benefit of $3.2 million related to the release of a portion of our valuation allowance in connection with a deferred tax liability related to the Entrepix acquisition resulting in recognition of previously recorded deferred tax assets. GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $3.2 million , or 23 cents per share. This compares to GAAP net loss of $2.7 million , or 20 cents per share, for the preceding quarter and GAAP net income of $2.0 million , or 14 cents per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $2.7 million , or 19 cents per share. This compares to non-GAAP net loss of $0.7 million , or 5 cents per share, for the preceding quarter and non-GAAP net income of $2.1 million , or 15 cents per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2022. In discussing financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 , and the three months ended December 31, 2022 , in this press release, the Company refers to certain financial measures that are adjusted from the financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). All non-GAAP amounts exclude certain adjustments for stock compensation expense, severance expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition expenses, and income tax benefit related to our acquisition of Entrepix, Inc. A tabular reconciliation of financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this press release. Outlook Operating results can be significantly impacted, positively or negatively, by the timing of orders, system shipments, logistical challenges, and the financial results of semiconductor manufacturers. Additionally, the semiconductor equipment industries can be cyclical and inherently impacted by changes in market demand. Actual results may differ materially in the weeks and months ahead. For the third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2023 , revenues are expected to be in the range of $31 to $33 million with operating margin slightly positive. A portion of Amtech's results is denominated in Renminbis, a Chinese currency. The outlook provided in this press release is based on an assumed exchange rate between the United States Dollar and the Renminbi. Changes in the value of the Renminbi in relation to the United States Dollar could cause actual results to differ from expectations. Conference Call Amtech Systems will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss our fiscal second quarter financial results. The call will be available to interested parties by dialing 1-877-407-0784. For international callers, please dial +1-201-689-8560. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of Amtech’s website at: https://www.amtechsystems.com/investors/events . A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at http://www.amtechsystems.com/conference.htm shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days. About Amtech Systems, Inc. Amtech Systems, Inc. is a leading, global manufacturer of capital equipment, including thermal processing, wafer cleaning, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) technology, and related consumables used in fabricating semiconductor devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC), silicon power, electronic assemblies and modules focusing on enabling technologies for electric vehicles (EV) and clean technology ( CleanTech ) applications. We sell process equipment and services to semiconductor device and module manufacturers worldwide, particularly in Asia , North America and Europe . Our strategic focus is on semiconductor growth opportunities in power electronics, sensors and analog devices leveraging our strength in core competencies in thermal and substrate processing. Amtech's products are recognized under the leading brand names BTU International , Entrepix, Inc. , Bruce Technologies™, PR Hoffman™ and Intersurface Dynamics, Inc. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this press release is forward-looking in nature. All statements in this press release, or made by management of Amtech Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (" Amtech "), other than statements of historical fact, are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). The forward-looking statements in this press release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding Amtech's future financial results, operating results, business strategies, projected costs, products under development, competitive positions, plans and objectives of Amtech and its management for future operations, efforts to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness and profitably grow our revenue, and enhancements to our technologies and expansion of our product portfolio. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "plan," "anticipate," "seek," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "believe," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project," "should," "would," "could", "likely," "future," "target," "forecast," "goal," "observe," and "strategy" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology used in this press release or by our management, which are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The Form 10-K that Amtech filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the " SEC ") for the year-ended September 30, 2022 , listed various important factors that could affect the Company's future operating results and financial condition and could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and expectations based on forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere by Amtech or on its behalf. These factors can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K and in our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Qs, and investors should refer to them. Because it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, any such list cannot be considered a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Summary Financial Information (in thousands, except percentages) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31 , March 31 , 2023 December 31 , 2022 March 31 , 2022 2023 2022 Amtech Systems, Inc. Revenues, net $ 33,310 $ 21,558 $ 27,556 $ 54,868 $ 54,019 Gross profit $ 13,470 $ 8,303 $ 11,160 $ 21,773 $ 21,058 Gross margin 40 % 39 % 40 % 40 % 39 % GAAP operating income (loss) $ 519 $ (2,680 ) $ 2,595 $ (2,161 ) $ 3,835 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 3,162 $ (670 ) $ 2,732 $ 2,492 $ 4,075 New orders $ 34,266 $ 25,229 $ 33,695 $ 59,495 $ 65,332 Backlog $ 65,838 $ 54,452 $ 53,566 $ 65,838 $ 53,566 Semiconductor Segment Revenues, net $ 22,047 $ 16,887 $ 23,584 $ 38,934 $ 46,349 Gross profit $ 8,931 $ 6,172 $ 9,255 $ 15,103 $ 17,917 Gross margin 41 % 37 % 39 % 39 % 39 % GAAP operating income $ 2,950 $ 869 $ 3,368 $ 3,819 $ 5,725 Non-GAAP operating income $ 2,950 $ 869 $ 3,368 $ 3,819 $ 5,725 New orders $ 24,606 $ 21,084 $ 28,039 $ 45,690 $ 55,848 Backlog $ 54,767 $ 52,209 $ 50,352 $ 54,767 $ 50,352 Material and Substrate Segment Revenues, net $ 11,263 $ 4,671 $ 3,972 $ 15,934 $ 7,670 Gross profit $ 4,539 $ 2,131 $ 1,905 $ 6,670 $ 3,141 Gross margin 40 % 46 % 48 % 42 % 41 % GAAP operating income $ 297 $ 633 $ 654 $ 930 $ 835 Non-GAAP operating income $ 1,938 $ 633 $ 654 $ 2,571 $ 835 New orders $ 9,660 $ 4,145 $ 5,656 $ 13,805 $ 9,484 Backlog $ 11,071 $ 2,243 $ 3,214 $ 11,071 $ 3,214 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31 , Six Months Ended March 31 , 2023 2022 2023 2022 Revenues, net $ 33,310 $ 27,556 $ 54,868 $ 54,019 Cost of sales 19,840 16,396 33,095 32,961 Gross profit 13,470 11,160 21,773 21,058 Selling, general and administrative 11,434 6,765 20,624 13,851 Research, development and engineering 1,517 1,800 2,910 3,372 Severance expense — — 400 — Operating income (loss) 519 2,595 (2,161 ) 3,835 Interest (expense) income and other, net (261 ) 30 (329 ) (53 ) Income (loss) before income tax provision 258 2,625 (2,490 ) 3,782 Income tax (benefit) provision (2,946 ) 660 (2,950 ) 820 Net income $ 3,204 $ 1,965 $ 460 $ 2,962 Income Per Share: Net income per basic share $ 0.23 $ 0.14 $ 0.03 $ 0.21 Net income per diluted share $ 0.23 $ 0.14 $ 0.03 $ 0.21 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,028 13,979 14,018 14,118 Diluted 14,157 14,144 14,142 14,318 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share data) March 31 , 2023 September 30 , 2022 Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,733 $ 46,874 Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $314 and $114 at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022 , respectively) 29,427 25,013 Inventories 35,285 25,488 Other current assets 4,416 5,561 Total current assets 86,861 102,936 Property, Plant and Equipment - Net 8,740 6,552 Right-of-Use Assets - Net 12,448 11,258 Intangible Assets - Net 12,563 758 Goodwill 29,257 11,168 Deferred Income Taxes - Net 87 79 Other Assets 1,046 783 Total Assets $ 151,002 $ 133,534 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 7,556 $ 7,301 Accrued compensation and related taxes 2,949 4,109 Other accrued liabilities 2,815 1,771 Current maturities of finance lease liabilities and long-term debt 2,202 107 Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities 2,771 2,101 Contract liabilities 9,661 7,231 Income taxes payable 712 6 Total current liabilities 28,666 22,626 Finance Lease Liabilities and Long-Term Debt 9,530 220 Long-Term Operating Lease Liabilities 9,953 9,395 Income Taxes Payable 2,445 2,849 Other Long-Term Liabilities 111 76 Total Liabilities 50,705 35,166 Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders’ Equity Preferred stock; 100,000,000 shares authorized; none issued — — Common stock; $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 14,039,334 and 13,994,154 at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022 , respectively 140 140 Additional paid-in capital 125,127 124,458 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (967 ) (1,767 ) Retained deficit (24,003 ) (24,463 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 100,297 98,368 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 151,002 $ 133,534 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) Six Months Ended March 31 , 2023 2022 Operating Activities Net income $ 460 $ 2,962 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,887 864 Write-down of inventory 517 115 Deferred income taxes (3,172 ) — Non-cash share-based compensation expense 338 240 Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts 156 41 Other, net — (2 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 1,113 (8,321 ) Inventories (4,631 ) (2,433 ) Other assets 2,215 (788 ) Accounts payable (1,497 ) 1,407 Accrued income taxes (1,192 ) 1,272 Accrued and other liabilities (2,289 ) 331 Contract liabilities 768 3,951 Net cash used in operating activities (5,327 ) (361 ) Investing Activities Purchases of property, plant and equipment (976 ) (125 ) Acquisition, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired (35,498 ) — Net cash used in investing activities (36,474 ) (125 ) Financing Activities Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 331 98 Repurchase of common stock — (4,115 ) Payments on long-term debt (412 ) (198 ) Borrowings on long-term debt 12,000 — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 11,919 (4,215 ) Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash 741 286 Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (29,141 ) (4,415 ) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 46,874 32,836 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period $ 17,733 $ 28,421 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31 , March 31 , 2023 December 31 , 2022 March 31 , 2022 2023 2022 Amtech Systems, Inc. Operating Income (Loss): GAAP operating income (loss) $ 519 $ (2,680 ) $ 2,595 $ (2,161 ) $ 3,835 Acquisition expenses 1,524 1,446 - 2,970 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 945 - - 945 - Stock compensation expense 174 164 137 338 240 Severance expense - 400 - 400 - Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 3,162 $ (670 ) $ 2,732 $ 2,492 $ 4,075 GAAP operating margin 1.6 % (12.4 )% 9.4 % (3.9 )% 7.1 % Non-GAAP operating margin 9.5 % (3.1 )% 9.9 % 4.5 % 7.5 % Consolidated Net Income (Loss): GAAP net income (loss) $ 3,204 $ (2,744 ) $ 1,965 $ 460 $ 2,962 Acquisition expenses 1,524 1,446 - 2,970 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 945 - - 945 - Stock compensation expense 174 164 137 338 240 Severance expense - 400 - 400 - Income tax benefit related to acquisition (3,164 ) - - (3,164 ) - Non-GAAP net income (loss) $ 2,683 $ (734 ) $ 2,102 $ 1,949 $ 3,202 Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share: GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $ 0.23 $ (0.20 ) $ 0.14 $ 0.03 $ 0.21 Acquisition expenses 0.11 0.10 - 0.21 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0.06 - - 0.07 - Stock compensation expense 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 Severance expense - 0.04 - 0.03 - Income tax benefit related to acquisition (0.22 ) - - (0.22 ) - Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $ 0.19 $ (0.05 ) $ 0.15 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 Semiconductor Segment Operating Income: GAAP operating income $ 2,950 $ 869 $ 3,368 $ 3,819 $ 5,725 Acquisition expenses - - - - - Amortization of acquired intangible assets - - - - - Stock compensation expense - - - - - Severance expense - - - - - Non-GAAP operating income $ 2,950 $ 869 $ 3,368 $ 3,819 $ 5,725 Material and Substrate Segment Operating Income: GAAP operating income $ 297 $ 633 $ 654 $ 930 $ 835 Acquisition expenses 696 - - 696 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 945 - - 945 - Stock compensation expense - - - - - Severance expense - - - - - Non-GAAP operating income $ 1,938 $ 633 $ 654 $ 2,571 $ 835 View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005960/en/ Amtech Systems, Inc. Lisa D. Gibbs Chief Financial Officer (480) 360-3756 [email protected] Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC Erica Mannion and Mike Funari (617) 542-6180 [email protected] Source: Amtech Systems, Inc.

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