Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED technology and materials, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.
“We believe that we are on the right path for long-term growth, long-term market leadership, and long-term profitability,” said Sidney D. Rosenblatt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Display. “Over the last decade, OLEDs have penetrated an estimated 10%+ of the consumer electronics display market. This, we believe, is just the beginning of the technology’s promising potential as panel makers further improve OLED mobile’s competitiveness, OLED TVs continue to gain market share, and foldable development work accelerates.”
Rosenblatt continued, “With respect to the multi-year OLED capex growth cycle we are in, while we are seeing some capacity digestion this year, we also believe there is a significant amount of capacity being built. The first half of the year is being impacted by the soft premium smartphone market, but in the second half, we expect to see a pick-up in OLED panel demand. As new OLED capacity ramps, we continue to expect 2019 to be a meaningful year of growth. Based on current production timelines, we expect the installed capacity base, as measured in square meters, to increase by approximately 50% by the end of 2019, as compared to the end of 2017.”
Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC Topic 606 using the “modified retrospective” approach, meaning the standard was applied only to the financial results of the first quarter of 2018 with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. Under this transition method, we applied the standard only to contracts that were not complete at the initial adoption date.
- Total revenue decreased 22% to $43.6 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with $55.6 million in the first quarter of 2017, driven by lower material sales, partially offset by higher royalty and license fees. The Company believes that these results were due to three factors: First, the premium smartphone market declined faster and to a greater extent than anticipated. The Company believes that this resulted in weaker-than-expected material sales demand for OLED panels. The second factor was ASC Topic 606. Under ASC Topic 605, total revenue would have been $68.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. And thirdly, the Company believes that there were material inventory pre-purchases that occurred in 2017.
- Revenue from material sales decreased 46% to $25.3 million in the first quarter, compared with $46.6 million in the first quarter of 2017. The Company believes that the decline was due to weaker-than-expected material sales demand for OLED panels, resulting from the softness in the premium smartphone market, and the estimated material inventory pre-purchases that occurred in 2017.
- Revenue from royalty and license fees increased 126% to $15.9 million in the first quarter, compared with $7.0 million in the first quarter of 2017.
- Cost of materials decreased 53% to $5.7 million in the first quarter, compared with $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2017. Cost of materials was not affected by the adoption of ASC Topic 606.
- Operating income decreased by $7.6 million to $4.5 million in the first quarter, compared with $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2017. Under ASC Topic 605, operating income would have been $29.2 million in the first quarter of 2018.
- Net income decreased by $4.4 million to $6.0 million or $0.13 per diluted share in the first quarter, compared with $10.4 million or $0.22 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2017. Under ASC Topic 605, net income would have been $25.9 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2018.
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Revenue Comparison |
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| Material sales | $ | 25,250 | $ | 46,637 | |||
| Royalty and license fees | 15,911 | 7,025 | |||||
| Contract research services | 2,411 | 1,904 | |||||
| Total revenue | $ | 43,572 | $ | 55,566 | |||
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Cost of Materials Comparison |
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| ($ thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | |||||||
| Material sales | $ | 25,250 | $ | 46,637 | ||||
| Cost of material sales | 5,690 | 12,099 | ||||||
| Gross margin on material sales | 19,560 | 34,538 | ||||||
| Gross margin as a % of material sales | 77 | % | 74 | % | ||||
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Topic 606 versus 605 Adjusted Results |
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For the three-months ended March 31, 2018 (in thousands) |
As reported | Adjustment |
Balances without |
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| Revenue | $ | 43,572 | $ | 24,653 | $ | 68,225 | |||||
| Gross margin | 36,114 | 24,653 | 60,767 | ||||||||
| Operating income | 4,519 | 24,653 | 29,172 | ||||||||
| Net income | 5,959 | 19,969 | 25,928 | ||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.55 | |||||
2018 Revised Guidance
Although the OLED industry is still at an early state where many variables can have a material impact on its growth, and the Company thus caveats its financial guidance accordingly, the Company now believes that its revenue will be in the range of $280 million to $310 million for fiscal 2018. Both the initial guidance and this revised guidance were prepared utilizing accounting standard ASC Topic 606. Under the prior accounting standard ASC Topic 605, the Company estimates that its 2018 revenues would be approximately 10% to 15% higher.
Dividend
The Company also announced a second quarter cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on June 29, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2018.
Conference Call Information
In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under the events page of the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.oled.com. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 1-877-524-8416 (toll-free) or 1-412-902-1028, and reference conference ID 13678687. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. An online archive of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.
About Universal Display Corporation
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in developing and delivering state-of-the-art, organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies, materials and services to the display and lighting industries. Founded in 1994, the Company currently owns or has exclusive, co-exclusive or sole license rights with respect to more than 4,500 issued and pending patents worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of low power and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training.
Headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, with international offices in China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, and wholly-owned subsidiary Adesis, Inc. based in New Castle, Delaware, Universal Display works and partners with a network of world-class organizations, including Princeton University, the University of Southern California, the University of Michigan, and PPG Industries, Inc. The Company has also established relationships with companies such as AU Optronics Corporation, BOE Technology, DuPont Displays, Inc., EverDisplay Optronics (Shanghai) Limited, Govisionox Optoelectronics, Innolux Corporation, Japan Display Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Konica Minolta Technology Center, Inc., LG Display Co., Ltd., Lumiotec, Inc., OLEDWorks LLC, OSRAM, Pioneer Corporation, Royole Corporation, Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd., Tianma Micro-electronics and Tohoku Pioneer Corporation. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit http://www.oled.com.
Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.
All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to Universal Display Corporation’s technologies and potential applications of those technologies, the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.
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UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(in thousands, except share and per share data) |
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| March 31, 2018 |
December 31, 2017 |
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ASSETS |
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| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 177,154 | $ | 132,840 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 280,103 | 287,446 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | 22,768 | 52,355 | ||||||
| Inventory | 53,638 | 36,265 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 14,301 | 10,276 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 547,964 | 519,182 | ||||||
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $38,525 and $36,368 |
58,428 | 56,450 | ||||||
| ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY, net of accumulated amortization of $96,461 and $91,312 | 126,380 | 131,529 | ||||||
| OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $2,342 and $2,000 | 14,498 | 14,840 | ||||||
| GOODWILL | 15,535 | 15,535 | ||||||
| INVESTMENTS | — | 14,794 | ||||||
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 29,944 | 27,022 | ||||||
| OTHER ASSETS | 2,391 | 604 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 795,140 | $ | 779,956 | ||||
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 10,434 | $ | 13,774 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 29,033 | 35,019 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 59,736 | 14,981 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 25 | 50 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 99,228 | 63,824 | ||||||
| DEFERRED REVENUE | 19,500 | 23,902 | ||||||
| RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFIT LIABILITY | 33,763 | 33,176 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 152,491 | 120,902 | ||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||||||||
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Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 200,000 shares of Series A Nonconvertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding (liquidation value of $7.50 per share or $1,500) |
2 | 2 | ||||||
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 48,574,065 and 48,476,034 shares issued, and 47,212,428 and 47,118,171 shares outstanding, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively | 486 | 485 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 609,404 | 611,063 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 84,360 | 99,126 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (10,968 | ) | (11,464 | ) | ||||
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Treasury stock, at cost (1,361,637 and 1,357,863 shares at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively) |
(40,635 | ) | (40,158 | ) | ||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 642,649 | 659,054 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 795,140 | $ | 779,956 | ||||
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UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | |||||||
| REVENUE | $ | 43,572 | $ | 55,566 | ||||
| COST OF SALES | 7,458 | 12,987 | ||||||
| Gross margin | 36,114 | 42,579 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 12,357 | 11,818 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 10,791 | 10,077 | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired technology and other intangible assets | 5,491 | 5,492 | ||||||
| Patent costs | 1,725 | 1,547 | ||||||
| Royalty and license expense | 1,231 | 1,587 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 31,595 | 30,521 | ||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 4,519 | 12,058 | ||||||
| Interest income, net | 1,271 | 671 | ||||||
| Other expense, net | (47 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||
| Interest and other expense, net | 1,224 | 652 | ||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 5,743 | 12,710 | ||||||
| INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE) | 216 | (2,345 | ) | |||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 5,959 | $ | 10,365 | ||||
| NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: | ||||||||
| BASIC | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.22 | ||||
| DILUTED | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.22 | ||||
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: |
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| BASIC | 46,783,158 | 46,661,559 | ||||||
| DILUTED | 46,848,798 | 46,742,894 | ||||||
| CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.03 | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,959 | $ | 10,365 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Amortization of deferred revenue | (12,589 | ) | (2,690 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation | 2,172 | 1,210 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 5,491 | 5,492 | ||||||
| Amortization of premium and discount on investments, net | (966 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||
| Stock-based compensation to employees | 2,776 | 3,141 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board | 897 | 709 | ||||||
| Earnout liability recorded for Adesis acquisition | — | 294 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax expense | 72 | 1,049 | ||||||
| Retirement plan expense | 1,126 | 1,005 | ||||||
| Decrease (increase) in assets: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 29,587 | (11,327 | ) | |||||
| Inventory | (17,373 | ) | 646 | |||||
| Other current assets | (4,025 | ) | 616 | |||||
| Other assets | (177 | ) | 92 | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (4,441 | ) | (8,283 | ) | ||||
| Other current liabilities | (25 | ) | (219 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 30,331 | 106 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 38,815 | 1,644 | ||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (8,733 | ) | (631 | ) | ||||
| Purchases of investments | (123,375 | ) | (170,136 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | 146,546 | 130,647 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 14,438 | (40,120 | ) | |||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 201 | 159 | ||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | (477 | ) | — | |||||
| Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options | — | 24 | ||||||
| Payment of withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation to employees | (5,832 | ) | (3,541 | ) | ||||
| Cash dividends paid | (2,831 | ) | (1,414 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (8,939 | ) | (4,772 | ) | ||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 44,314 | (43,248 | ) | |||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 132,840 | 139,365 | ||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 177,154 | $ | 96,117 | ||||
| The following non-cash activities occurred: | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities | $ | 69 | $ | (23 | ) | |||
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Common stock issued to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board that was earned and accrued for in a previous period |
300 | 300 | ||||||
| Common stock issued to employees that was earned and accrued for in a previous period | — | 174 | ||||||
| Net change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to purchases of property and equipment | 4,583 | 1,928 | ||||||
