Amtech Reports Third 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 third quarter ended June 30, 2023 . Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial and Operational Highlights: Net revenue of $30.7 million GAAP operating loss of $1.1 million Non-GAAP operating income of $0.4 million (1) GAAP net loss of $1.0 million Non-GAAP net income of $0.3 million (1) GAAP net loss per diluted share of $0.07 Non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.02 (1) Customer orders of $26.2 million Book to bill ratio of 0.9:1 Backlog of $61.3 million . “I am excited to take on the role of CEO and am looking forward to leading Amtech and driving efforts to fully capitalize on the exciting growth opportunities before us. In the coming quarters, we will focus our efforts on operational and supply chain improvements to ensure that we create meaningful value from the secular drivers influencing our business. We will be outlining our targets and plans in more detail on our next earnings call,” commented Mr. Bob Daigle , Chief Executive Officer of Amtech . (1) See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in schedules following this release. GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Results (in millions, except per share amounts) Q3 Q2 Q3 9 Months 9 Months FY 2023 FY 2023 FY 2022 2023 2022 Revenues, net $ 30.7 $ 33.3 $ 20.0 $ 85.6 $ 74.0 Gross profit $ 11.0 $ 13.5 $ 5.9 $ 32.8 $ 27.0 Gross margin 35.7 % 40.4 % 29.6 % 38.3 % 36.4 % GAAP operating (loss) income $ (1.1 ) $ 0.5 $ 9.6 $ (3.3 ) $ 13.4 GAAP operating margin -3.6 % 1.6 % 47.9 % -3.8 % 18.1 % Non-GAAP operating income (loss) (1) $ 0.4 $ 3.2 $ (2.8 ) $ 2.9 $ 1.3 Non-GAAP operating margin (1) 1.2 % 9.5 % -13.8 % 3.3 % 1.8 % GAAP net (loss) income $ (1.0 ) $ 3.2 $ 10.2 $ (0.6 ) $ 13.2 GAAP net (loss) income per diluted share $ (0.07 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.73 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.93 Non-GAAP net income (loss) (1) $ 0.3 $ 2.7 $ (2.1 ) $ 2.2 $ 1.1 Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share (1) $ 0.02 $ 0.19 $ (0.15 ) $ 0.16 $ 0.08 Net revenues decreased 8% sequentially and increased 54% from the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The increase from prior year is primarily attributable to additional revenue of $7.2 million from Entrepix and increased shipments of our high temperature belt furnaces. The sequential decrease is primarily due to approximately $1.5 million in revenue that shifted from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 due to three BTU customers pushing out delivery dates and operational challenges surrounding the implementation of our new ERP system at P.R. Hoffman. Gross margin decreased sequentially due primarily to product mix within our Semiconductor segment. Gross margin increased when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as the prior year period was affected by the government-mandated shutdown of our Shanghai manufacturing location. Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased $1.1 million on a sequential basis and increased $3.1 million compared to the prior year period. The sequential decrease is due primarily to acquisition costs of $1.5 million in the prior sequential period, which were not incurred during the third quarter. Compared to the prior year, the increase is due primarily to 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. Research, Development and Engineering expenses increased $0.3 million sequentially and increased $0.2 million compared to the same prior year period. GAAP operating loss was $1.1 million , compared to GAAP operating income of $0.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 and GAAP operating income of $9.6 million in the same prior year period. The prior year period includes the gain on the sale-leaseback of our Massachusetts facility. 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 $985,000 per quarter through December 31, 2023 , and approximately $460,000 per quarter thereafter. (1) See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in schedules following this release. Non-GAAP operating income was $0.4 million , compared to non-GAAP operating income of $3.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 and non-GAAP operating loss of $2.8 million in the same prior year period. Income tax expense was $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 , compared to a benefit of $2.9 million in the preceding quarter and expense of $20,000 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 loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 was $1.0 million , or 7 cents per share. This compares to GAAP net income of $3.2 million , or 23 cents per share, for the preceding quarter and GAAP net income of $10.2 million , or 73 cents per share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 was $0.3 million , or 2 cents per share. This compares to non-GAAP net income of $2.7 million , or 19 cents per share, for the preceding quarter and non-GAAP net loss of $2.1 million , or 15 cents per share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. In discussing financial results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the three months ended March 31, 2023 , 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, gain on sale-leaseback of our Massachusetts facility, 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 fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2023 , we expect revenue and operating profit to improve incrementally over the third quarter of fiscal 2023. 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. (1) See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in schedules following this release. Conference Call Amtech Systems will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss our fiscal third quarter financial results. The call will be available to interested parties by dialing 1-888-886-7786. For international callers, please dial +1-416-764-8658. 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 Nine Months Ended June 30 , June 30 , 2023 March 31, 2023 June 30 , 2022 2023 2022 Amtech Systems, Inc. Revenues, net $ 30,740 $ 33,310 $ 19,964 $ 85,608 $ 73,983 Gross profit $ 10,985 $ 13,470 $ 5,900 $ 32,758 $ 26,958 Gross margin 36 % 40 % 30 % 38 % 36 % GAAP operating (loss) income $ (1,119 ) $ 519 $ 9,562 $ (3,280 ) $ 13,397 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 368 $ 3,162 $ (2,757 ) $ 2,860 $ 1,318 New orders $ 26,217 $ 34,266 $ 30,145 $ 85,712 $ 95,477 Backlog $ 61,315 $ 65,838 $ 62,731 $ 61,315 $ 62,731 Semiconductor Segment Revenues, net $ 19,841 $ 22,047 $ 15,135 $ 58,775 $ 61,484 Gross profit $ 6,707 $ 8,931 $ 3,590 $ 21,810 $ 21,507 Gross margin 34 % 41 % 24 % 37 % 35 % GAAP operating income $ 1,042 $ 2,950 $ 10,521 $ 4,861 $ 16,246 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 1,042 $ 2,950 $ (1,944 ) $ 4,861 $ 3,781 New orders $ 18,293 $ 24,606 $ 24,144 $ 63,983 $ 79,992 Backlog $ 53,219 $ 54,767 $ 58,344 $ 53,219 $ 58,344 Material and Substrate Segment Revenues, net $ 10,899 $ 11,263 $ 4,829 $ 26,833 $ 12,499 Gross profit $ 4,278 $ 4,539 $ 2,310 $ 10,948 $ 5,451 Gross margin 39 % 40 % 48 % 41 % 44 % GAAP operating income $ 481 $ 297 $ 1,156 $ 1,411 $ 1,991 Non-GAAP operating income $ 1,506 $ 1,938 $ 1,156 $ 4,077 $ 1,991 New orders $ 7,924 $ 9,660 $ 6,001 $ 21,729 $ 15,485 Backlog $ 8,096 $ 11,071 $ 4,387 $ 8,096 $ 4,387 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended June 30 , Nine Months Ended June 30 , 2023 2022 2023 2022 Revenues, net $ 30,740 $ 19,964 $ 85,608 $ 73,983 Cost of sales 19,755 14,064 52,850 47,025 Gross profit 10,985 5,900 32,758 26,958 Selling, general and administrative 10,300 7,157 30,924 21,008 Research, development and engineering 1,804 1,646 4,714 5,018 Gain on sale of fixed assets — (12,465 ) — (12,465 ) Severance expense — — 400 — Operating (loss) income (1,119 ) 9,562 (3,280 ) 13,397 Interest income (expense) and other, net 303 680 (26 ) 627 (Loss) income before income tax provision (816 ) 10,242 (3,306 ) 14,024 Income tax provision (benefit) 211 20 (2,739 ) 840 Net (loss) income $ (1,027 ) $ 10,222 $ (567 ) $ 13,184 (Loss) Income Per Share: Net (loss) income per basic share $ (0.07 ) $ 0.74 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.94 Net (loss) income per diluted share $ (0.07 ) $ 0.73 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.93 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,058 13,889 14,031 14,042 Diluted 14,058 14,026 14,031 14,220 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share data) June 30 , 2023 September 30 , 2022 Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,305 $ 46,874 Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $357 and $114 at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 , respectively) 28,398 25,013 Inventories 34,661 25,488 Other current assets 5,600 5,561 Total current assets 82,964 102,936 Property, Plant and Equipment - Net 9,146 6,552 Right-of-Use Assets - Net 11,643 11,258 Intangible Assets - Net 12,313 758 Goodwill 29,022 11,168 Deferred Income Taxes - Net 162 79 Other Assets 1,112 783 Total Assets $ 146,362 $ 133,534 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 7,466 $ 7,301 Accrued compensation and related taxes 3,491 4,109 Other accrued liabilities 3,120 1,771 Current maturities of finance lease liabilities and long-term debt 2,244 107 Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities 2,800 2,101 Contract liabilities 7,807 7,231 Income taxes payable 34 6 Total current liabilities 26,962 22,626 Finance Lease Liabilities and Long-Term Debt 8,987 220 Long-Term Operating Lease Liabilities 9,120 9,395 Income Taxes Payable 2,462 2,849 Other Long-Term Liabilities 124 76 Total Liabilities 47,655 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: 14,076,472 and 13,994,154 at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 , respectively 141 140 Additional paid-in capital 125,525 124,458 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,929 ) (1,767 ) Retained deficit (25,030 ) (24,463 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 98,707 98,368 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 146,362 $ 133,534 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) Nine Months Ended June 30 , 2023 2022 Operating Activities Net (loss) income $ (567 ) $ 13,184 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,435 1,330 Write-down of inventory 1,233 235 Deferred income taxes (3,430 ) — Non-cash share-based compensation expense 528 386 Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment — (12,465 ) Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts 109 10 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 2,391 1,714 Inventories (4,724 ) (5,617 ) Other assets 1,775 (1,298 ) Accounts payable (1,586 ) 1,603 Accrued income taxes (1,947 ) 713 Accrued and other liabilities (2,993 ) 1,031 Contract liabilities (1,374 ) 4,264 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (7,150 ) 5,090 Investing Activities Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,922 ) (325 ) Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 6 19,908 Acquisition, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired (34,938 ) — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (36,854 ) 19,583 Financing Activities Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 539 111 Repurchase of common stock — (4,115 ) Payments on long-term debt (949 ) (4,851 ) Borrowings on long-term debt 12,000 — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 11,590 (8,855 ) Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (155 ) (441 ) Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (32,569 ) 15,377 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 46,874 32,836 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period $ 14,305 $ 48,213 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: ASYS) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30 , June 30 , 2023 March 31, 2023 June 30 , 2022 2023 2022 Amtech Systems, Inc. Operating Income (Loss): GAAP operating (loss) income $ (1,119 ) $ 519 $ 9,562 $ (3,280 ) $ 13,397 Acquisition expenses 272 1,524 - 3,242 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 1,025 945 - 1,970 - Stock compensation expense 190 174 146 528 386 Gain on sale of fixed assets - - (12,465 ) - (12,465 ) Severance expense - - - 400 - Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 368 $ 3,162 $ (2,757 ) $ 2,860 $ 1,318 GAAP operating margin (3.6 )% 1.6 % 47.9 % (3.8 )% 18.1 % Non-GAAP operating margin 1.2 % 9.5 % (13.8 )% 3.3 % 1.8 % Consolidated Net Income (Loss): GAAP net (loss) income $ (1,027 ) $ 3,204 $ 10,222 $ (567 ) $ 13,184 Acquisition expenses 272 1,524 - 3,242 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 1,025 945 - 1,970 - Stock compensation expense 190 174 146 528 386 Gain on sale of fixed assets - - (12,465 ) - (12,465 ) Severance expense - - - 400 - Income tax benefit related to acquisition (182 ) (3,164 ) - (3,346 ) - Non-GAAP net income (loss) $ 278 $ 2,683 $ (2,097 ) $ 2,227 $ 1,105 Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share: GAAP net (loss) income per diluted share $ (0.07 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.73 $ (0.04 ) $ 0.93 Acquisition expenses 0.02 0.11 - 0.23 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0.07 0.06 - 0.14 - Stock compensation expense 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.03 Gain on sale of fixed assets - - (0.89 ) - (0.88 ) Severance expense - - - 0.03 - Income tax benefit related to acquisition (0.01 ) (0.22 ) - (0.24 ) - Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $ 0.02 $ 0.19 $ (0.15 ) $ 0.16 $ 0.08 Semiconductor Segment Operating Income (Loss): GAAP operating income $ 1,042 $ 2,950 $ 10,521 $ 4,861 $ 16,246 Acquisition expenses - - - - - Amortization of acquired intangible assets - - - - - Stock compensation expense - - - - - Gain on sale of fixed assets - - (12,465 ) - (12,465 ) Severance expense - - - - - Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 1,042 $ 2,950 $ (1,944 ) $ 4,861 $ 3,781 Material and Substrate Segment Operating Income: GAAP operating income $ 481 $ 297 $ 1,156 $ 1,411 $ 1,991 Acquisition expenses - 696 - 696 - Amortization of acquired intangible assets 1,025 945 - 1,970 - Stock compensation expense - - - - - Gain on sale of fixed assets - - - - - Severance expense - - - - - Non-GAAP operating income $ 1,506 $ 1,938 $ 1,156 $ 4,077 $ 1,991 View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230809361607/en/ Amtech Systems, Inc. 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