AXT, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI), a leading manufacturer of compound
semiconductor substrates, today reported financial results for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2011.
Fourth Quarter 2011 Results Revenue for
the fourth quarter of 2011 was $21.2 million compared with $28.3
million in the third quarter of 2011. Total gallium arsenide (GaAs)
substrate revenue was $11.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2011,
compared with $18.7 million in the third quarter of 2011. Indium
phosphide (InP) substrate revenue was $724,000 for the fourth
quarter of 2011, compared with $1.5 million in the third quarter of
2011. Germanium (Ge) substrate revenue was $3.0 million for the
fourth quarter of 2011 compared with $3.0 million in the third
quarter of 2011. Raw materials sales were $6.4 million for the
fourth quarter of 2011, compared with $5.1 million in the third
quarter of 2011.
Gross margin was 36.9 percent of revenue for the fourth quarter
of 2011. By comparison, gross margin in the third quarter of 2011
was 43.2 percent of revenue.
Operating expenses were $4.5 million in the fourth quarter of
2011, compared with $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2011.
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $3.3
million compared with income from operations of $8.1 million in the
third quarter of 2011.
Net interest and other income for the fourth quarter of 2011 was
$443,000, which included a foreign exchange loss of $150,000. This
compares with net interest and other income of $459,000 in the
third quarter of 2011, which included a foreign exchange gain of
$180,000.
Net income in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $2.6 million or
$0.08 per diluted share compared with net income of $6.5 million or
$0.19 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2011.
Fiscal 2011 Results For the fiscal year
2011, revenue was $104.1 million, a 9 percent increase from $95.5
million in fiscal year 2010. Gross margin for fiscal year 2011 was
43.0 percent of revenue compared with 38.2 percent of revenue for
fiscal year 2010.
Net income for fiscal year 2011 was $20.3 million or $0.61 per
diluted share compared with net income of $18.7 million or $0.57
per diluted share for fiscal year 2010.
Management Qualitative Comments "Our
fourth quarter results came in sequentially lower and within the
guidance range we provided in October," said Morris Young, chief
executive officer. "However, despite near-term challenges, for 2011
as a whole, we posted the strongest fiscal year results in more
than 10 years. Revenue for the year was up 9 percent from the prior
year, gross margin increased by nearly four hundred basis points
and net income rose by approximately 9 percent. In addition, we
laid important groundwork to prepare our company for growth as we
enter the next semiconductor cycle as well as increasing demand
relating to a number of key secular trends that we play into.
Across our business, we placed great emphasis on diversification of
our customer base with notable success in every product category.
We strengthened our sales presence and product specifications to
enhance our participation in key geographic areas, such as China,
Japan and Taiwan. Further, we took a critical, measured step to
ensure that we have the appropriate level of capacity at the right
time to meet market demand as it increases over the next several
years. Throughout 2011, we carefully managed our expense levels and
further improved our manufacturing and operating efficiency to keep
pace with the pricing requirements of our customers and the
sizeable fluctuations in raw materials costs. I am pleased by the
way our team executed on its mission in 2011 and believe that we
are well positioned for continued growth in 2012."
Outlook for First Quarter, Ending March 31,
2012 AXT estimates revenue for the first quarter for 2012 will
be between $21 million and $24 million. The company estimates that
net income per share will be between $0.07 and $0.11, which takes
into account our weighted average share count of approximately 33.2
million shares.
Conference Call The company will also host
a conference call to discuss these results on February 23, 2012 at
1:30 p.m. PST. The conference call can be accessed at (719)
325-2419 (passcode 8069419). The call will also be simulcast on the
Internet at www.axt.com. Replays will be available at (719)
457-0820 (passcode 8069419) until March 1, 2012. Financial and
statistical information to be discussed in the call will be
available on the company's website immediately prior to
commencement of the call. Additional investor information can be
accessed at http://www.axt.com or by calling the company's Investor
Relations Department at (510) 683-5900.
About AXT, Inc. AXT designs, develops,
manufactures and distributes high-performance compound and single
element semiconductor substrates comprising gallium arsenide
(GaAs), indium phosphide (InP) and germanium (Ge) through its
manufacturing facilities in Beijing, China. In addition, AXT
maintains its sales, administration and customer service functions
at its headquarters in Fremont, California. The company's substrate
products are used primarily in lighting display applications,
wireless communications, fiber optic communications and solar cell.
Its vertical gradient freeze (VGF) technique for manufacturing
semiconductor substrates provides significant benefits over other
methods and enabled AXT to become a leading manufacturer of such
substrates. AXT has manufacturing facilities in China and invests
in joint ventures in China producing raw materials. For more
information, see AXT's website at http://www.axt.com.
Safe Harbor Statement The foregoing
paragraphs contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Federal Securities laws, including statements regarding our
outlook for the first quarter of 2012, the current and long-term
growth and trends in the demand for our products, our progress in
our strategic plans, and the positioning of the company. These
forward-looking statements are based upon specific assumptions that
are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to the company's
operations and business environment, which could cause actual
results of the company to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements contained in the
foregoing discussion. These uncertainties and factors include but
are not limited to: overall conditions in the markets in which the
company competes; global financial conditions and uncertainties;
market acceptance and demand for the company's products; the impact
of factory closures or other events causing delays by our customers
on the timing of sales of our products; and other factors as set
forth in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and other filings
made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of these
factors is difficult to predict and many are beyond the company's
control. The company does not undertake any obligation to update
any forward-looking statement, as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW
AXT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Revenue $ 21,219 $ 26,866 $ 104,121 $ 95,493
Cost of revenue 13,386 16,169 59,339 58,998
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Gross profit 7,833 10,697 44,782 36,495
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative 3,851 4,167 14,836 13,972
Research and development 657 911 2,473 2,339
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Total operating expenses 4,508 5,078 17,309 16,311
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Income from operations 3,325 5,619 27,473 20,184
Interest income, net 190 37 449 53
Other income, net 253 385 696 2,462
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Income before provision for income
taxes 3,768 6,041 28,618 22,699
Provision for income taxes 162 646 2,795 2,323
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Net income 3,606 5,395 25,823 20,376
Less: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest (1,040) (496) (5,503) (1,723)
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Net income attributable to AXT,
Inc. $ 2,566 $ 4,899 $ 20,320 $ 18,653
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Net income attributable to AXT,
Inc. per common share:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.16 $ 0.63 $ 0.60
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Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.15 $ 0.61 $ 0.57
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Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic 31,992 31,061 31,872 31,008
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Diluted 32,822 32,614 33,061 32,512
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AXT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
December 31, December 31,
2011 2010
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Assets:
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,156 $ 23,724
Short-term investments 14,486 17,251
Accounts receivable, net 17,966 23,076
Inventories 46,012 35,986
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,464 4,090
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Total current assets 112,084 104,127
Property, plant and equipment, net 34,282 24,240
Other assets 16,122 11,884
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Total assets $ 162,488 $ 140,251
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 3,286 $ 7,094
Accrued liabilities 7,597 7,745
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Total current liabilities 10,883 14,839
Other long-term liabilities 4,556 5,608
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Total liabilities 15,439 20,447
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock 3,532 3,532
Common stock 191,586 190,053
Accumulated deficit (62,157) (82,477)
Other comprehensive income 5,814 4,652
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Total AXT, Inc. stockholders' equity 138,775 115,760
Noncontrolling interest 8,274 4,044
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Total stockholders' equity 147,049 119,804
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 162,488 $ 140,251
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Contacts: Raymond A. Low Chief Financial Officer (510) 683-5900
Leslie Green Green Communications Consulting, LLC (650)
312-9060
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