Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq: CCMP), the world�s
leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP)
polishing slurries to the semiconductor industry, today reported
financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2007, which ended
December 31, 2006. Total revenue for the first fiscal quarter was
$81.8 million, which is approximately $5.2 million lower than the
prior quarter�s revenue of $87.0 million. The sequential revenue
decrease primarily reflects a general softening in industry demand
as a number of the company�s key customers appeared to reduce
production in response to increasing semiconductor device
inventories. Revenue decreased sequentially in each of the
company�s business areas. Revenue in the first fiscal quarter was
slightly higher than last year�s $81.5 million first quarter
revenue, a quarter that did not include the recently acquired QED
business. The average selling price for the company�s slurry
products sold in the first quarter decreased by 2.1 percent
compared to the prior quarter, due primarily to a lower-priced
product mix. The average selling price was 1.6 percent higher than
in the same quarter last year. Gross profit for the December
quarter was $39.3 million, higher than both the $38.7 million
reported in the prior quarter and $38.4 million in the same quarter
a year ago. As a percentage of revenue, gross profit was 48.1
percent this quarter, which is slightly higher than the company�s
guidance range for the full year of 46 to 48 percent of revenue.
Gross profit this quarter was 3.7 percentage points higher than the
44.4 percent of revenue in the prior quarter and 0.9 percentage
points higher than 47.2 percent in the same quarter last year. This
quarter, gross profit benefited from lower costs in certain areas
and higher yields in the company�s manufacturing operations,
partially offset by a lower-valued product mix and lower capacity
utilization. In addition, the company�s September quarter results
were adversely affected by certain purchase accounting effects and
an asset write-off. Operating expenses, consisting of research,
development and technical, selling and marketing, and general and
administrative expenses, were $27.1 million in the first quarter,
which was at the low end of the company�s guidance range of $27
million to $30 million. This was $1.1 million lower than the $28.2
million reported last quarter, and $2.0 million higher than $25.1
million in the same quarter last year, a quarter that did not
include the QED business. As with gross profit, operating expenses
improved sequentially due to the absence of the purchase accounting
effects and the asset write-off present in the September quarter.
Other factors affecting operating expenses were higher staffing
costs and professional fees. Net income for the quarter was $9.1
million, up 11.9 percent from $8.2 million last quarter. Net income
in the same quarter last year was $9.6 million. Diluted earnings
per share were $0.38 this quarter, $0.04 higher than the $0.34 in
the previous quarter. Diluted earnings per share in the first
quarter of fiscal 2006 were $0.39. William Noglows, Chairman and
CEO of Cabot Microelectronics, stated, �This quarter saw a
continuation of some general softening of demand in the industry,
and we believe our revenue in the first fiscal quarter reflected
that. In spite of this, we are satisfied with our solid performance
and believe we are well-positioned for continued success, both in
our core CMP business and in our Engineered Surface Finishes growth
initiative. From our perspective, a number of factors, including
the depth and breadth of our CMP business, the strength of our
balance sheet and the limited capital intensity of our core
business, provide us with a solid foundation, upon which we have
built a strong and stable company within the sometimes volatile
semiconductor industry.� CONFERENCE CALL Cabot Microelectronics
Corporation�s quarterly earnings conference call will be held today
at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The live conference call will be
available via webcast from the company�s website, www.cabotcmp.com,
or by phone at (800) 291-5365. Callers outside the U.S. can dial
(617) 614-3922. The conference code for the call is 19626176. A
replay will be available through February 28, 2007 via webcast at
www.cabotcmp.com. A transcript of the formal comments made during
the conference call will also be available in the Investor
Relations section of the company�s website. ABOUT CABOT
MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Cabot Microelectronics Corporation,
headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is the world's leading supplier
of CMP slurries used in semiconductor and data storage
manufacturing. The company's products play a critical role in the
production of the most advanced semiconductor devices, enabling the
manufacture of smaller, faster and more complex devices by its
customers. Since becoming an independent public company in 2000,
the company has grown to approximately 750 employees who work at
research and development labs, sales and business offices,
manufacturing facilities and customer service centers in China,
France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United
Kingdom and the United States. The company's vision is to become
the world leader in shaping, enabling and enhancing the performance
of surfaces, and thus looks beyond its core CMP business in the
semiconductor industry. For more information about Cabot
Microelectronics Corporation, visit www.cabotcmp.com or contact
Barbara Ven Horst, Director of Investor Relations at (630)
375-5412. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT This news release may include
statements that constitute "forward looking statements" within the
meaning of federal securities regulations. These forward-looking
statements include statements related to: future sales and
operating results; company and industry growth and trends; growth
of the markets in which the company participates; international
events; product performance; the generation, protection and
acquisition of intellectual property, and litigation related to
such intellectual property; new product introductions; development
of new products, technologies and markets; the acquisition of or
investment in other entities; and the construction of new or
refurbishment of existing facilities by Cabot Microelectronics
Corporation. These forward-looking statements involve a number of
risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those described
from time to time in Cabot Microelectronics' filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described by these
forward-looking statements. In particular, see "Risk Factors" in
the company�s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2006, filed with the SEC. Cabot Microelectronics
assumes no obligation to update this forward-looking information.
CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME (Unaudited and amounts in thousands, except per share
amounts) � � Quarter Ended December 31,2006 September 30,2006
December 31,2005 � Revenue $ 81,816� $ 86,982� $ 81,488� � Cost of
goods sold 42,501� 48,328� 43,051� � Gross profit 39,315� 38,654�
38,437� � Operating expenses: � Research, development &
technical 12,247� 13,030� 11,659� � Selling & marketing 5,476�
5,528� 5,026� � General & administrative 9,425� 8,556� 8,414� �
Purchased in-process research & development -� 1,120� -� �
Total operating expenses 27,148� 28,234� 25,099� � Operating income
12,167� 10,420� 13,338� � Other income, net 1,174� 1,541� 716� �
Income before income taxes 13,341� 11,961� 14,054� � Provision for
income taxes 4,216� 3,803� 4,483� � Net income $ 9,125� $ 8,158� $
9,571� � � Basic earnings per share $0.38� $0.34� $0.39� � Weighted
average basic shares outstanding 23,839� 24,087� 24,363� � �
Diluted earnings per share $0.38� $0.34� $0.39� � Weighted average
diluted shares outstanding 23,841� 24,087� 24,363� � � � Certain
reclassifications of prior fiscal quarter amounts have been made to
conform with the current period presentation. CABOT
MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and amounts in thousands) � December 31,2006 September
30,2006 ASSETS: � Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments $ 160,395� $ 165,930� Accounts receivable,
net 47,808� 48,028� Inventories, net 41,951� 40,326� Other current
assets 7,400� 7,221� Total current assets 257,554� 261,505� �
Property, plant and equipment, net 127,719� 130,176� Other
long-term assets 24,291� 20,452� Total assets $ 409,564� $ 412,133�
� � LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: � Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 11,105� $ 15,104� Capital lease obligations
1,275� 1,254� Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other
current liabilities 18,106� 22,475� Total current liabilities
30,486� 38,833� � Capital lease obligations 4,155� 4,420� Other
long-term liabilities 1,155� 1,109� Total liabilities 35,796�
44,362� � Stockholders' equity 373,768� 367,771� Total liabilities
and stockholders' equity $ 409,564� $ 412,133�
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