• Second quarter 2016 net revenue of $311.7 million, as compared to $288.8 million in the comparable prior year quarter, increase of 7.9%.
  • Second quarter 2016 GAAP net income of $16.0 million, as compared to $3.7 million in the comparable prior year quarter.
    • Second quarter 2016 non-GAAP net income of $24.1 million, as compared to $9.9 million in the comparable prior year quarter.
  • Second quarter 2016 GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.48, as compared to $0.11 in the comparable prior year quarter.
    • Second quarter 2016 non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.72, as compared to $0.29 in the comparable prior year quarter.
  • Business outlook1: Company expects third quarter 2016 net revenue to be in the range of $315 million to $330 million, with non-GAAP operating margin in the range of 10.5% to 11.5%. Additionally, the Company expects the non-GAAP tax rate to be approximately 35%.

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2016.

Net revenue for the second quarter ended July 3, 2016 was $311.7 million, as compared to $288.8 million in the second quarter ended June 28, 2015, and $310.3 million in the first quarter ended April 3, 2016. Net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, for the second quarter of 2016 was $16.0 million, or $0.48 net income per diluted share. This compared to GAAP net income of $3.7 million, or $0.11 net income per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015, and GAAP net income of $16.6 million, or $0.50 net income per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016. Non-GAAP net income was $0.72 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $0.29 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2015 and $0.74 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2016.

Operating margin, computed in accordance with GAAP, for the second quarter of 2016 was 8.2%, as compared to 3.9% in the year ago comparable quarter, and 8.3% in the first quarter of 2016. Non-GAAP operating margin was 11.6% in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to 7.1% in the second quarter of 2015 and 11.9% in the first quarter of 2016.

The differences between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments for amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, losses on inventory commitments due to restructuring, litigation reserves, net, gain on litigation settlements, loss pertaining to cost method investment and tax effect. The accompanying schedules provide a reconciliation of financial measures computed on a GAAP basis to financial measures computed on a non-GAAP basis.

Patrick Lo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NETGEAR, commented, “We were pleased with our financial results for the second quarter of 2016, which came in higher than we had expected in revenue and non-GAAP operating margin. The Retail Business Unit and Commercial Business Unit both outperformed expectations by posting sequential growth despite typically slower second quarter seasonality. Overall, our financial results reinforce that the Company is on a strong trajectory in 2016.”

Mr. Lo continued, “During the quarter we once again saw continued strength in North America, slight year-over-year growth in APAC, while EMEA continued to be challenged, primarily due to significantly reduced service provider revenue.”

Christine Gorjanc, Chief Financial Officer of NETGEAR, added, “During the second quarter of 2016, we continued to be opportunistic buyers of NETGEAR equity and repurchased approximately 314,000 shares of common stock, which makes our total repurchase amount since Q4 2013 approximately 9.2 million shares.”

Ms. Gorjanc continued, “Looking forward to the third quarter of 20161, we expect net revenue to be in the range of $315 million to $330 million. Our revenue outlook reflects back-to-school seasonality for the Retail Business Unit, but a reduced service provider revenue forecast. Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 10.5% to 11.5%. Our non-GAAP tax rate is expected to be approximately 35% for the third quarter of 2016.”

1 While a reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance measures to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis, the company has provided a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the accompanying schedules for its fiscal quarters ended July 3, 2016, June 28, 2015 and April 3, 2016, as well as the six month periods ended July 3, 2016 and June 28, 2015.

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
NETGEAR will review the second quarter results and discuss management’s expectations for the third quarter of 2016 today, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT). The dial-in number for the live audio call is (201) 689-8471. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on NETGEAR’s website at http://investor.netgear.com.  A replay of the call will be available 2 hours following the call through midnight ET (9 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 by telephone at (858) 384-5517 and via the web at http://investor.netgear.com. The account number to access the phone replay is 13640977.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. The Company’s products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless (WiFi and LTE), Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. The product line consists of wired and wireless devices that enable networking, broadband access and network connectivity. These products are available in multiple configurations to address the needs of the end-users in each geographic region in which the Company’s products are sold. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 29,000 value-added resellers, as well as multiple major cable, mobile and wireline service providers around the world. The company’s headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in approximately 25 countries. More information is available at http://investor.netgear.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2016 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.  The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.  All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “project,” “outlook,” “forecast” or other similar words are used to identify such forward-looking statements.  However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking.  The forward-looking statements represent NETGEAR, Inc.’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events based on information available at the time such statements were made and include statements regarding: expected net revenue, non-GAAP operating margin and tax rates; expectations regarding the timing, distribution, sales momentum and market acceptance of recent and anticipated new product introductions that position the Company for growth; expectations regarding  seasonal changes in the Company’s business unit performance; and expectations regarding repurchases of the Company’s common stock. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the following: future demand for the Company’s products may be lower than anticipated; consumers may choose not to adopt the Company’s new product offerings or adopt competing products; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; the Company may be unsuccessful or experience delays in manufacturing and distributing its new and existing products; telecommunications service providers may choose to slow their deployment of the Company’s products or utilize competing products; the Company may be unable to collect receivables as they become due; the Company may fail to manage costs, including the cost of developing new products and manufacturing and distribution of its existing offerings; the Company may fail to successfully continue to effect operating expense savings; changes in the level of NETGEAR’s cash resources and the Company’s planned usage of such resources, including potential repurchases of the Company’s common stock; changes in the Company’s stock price and developments in the business that could increase the Company’s cash needs; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and the actions and financial health of the Company’s customers. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled “Part II – Item 1A. Risk Factors,” pages 39 through 59, in the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2016.  NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information:
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, NETGEAR uses non-GAAP financial measures, which are adjusted to exclude certain expenses and tax adjustments, where applicable.  We believe non-GAAP financial measures are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance and also our prospects for the future. These adjustments to our current period GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of NETGEAR’s underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance. For example, the non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline performance before charges that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Source: NETGEAR-F

-Financial Tables Attached-

 
NETGEAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
  July 3,
 2016
  December 31,
 2015
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 226,011     $ 181,945  
Short-term investments 126,661     96,321  
Accounts receivable, net 230,550     290,642  
Inventories 207,841     213,118  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 36,363     39,117  
Total current assets 827,426     821,143  
Property and equipment, net 19,273     22,384  
Intangibles, net 40,459     48,947  
Goodwill 81,721     81,721  
Other non-current assets 71,887     76,374  
Total assets $ 1,040,766     $ 1,050,569  
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 80,714     $ 90,546  
Accrued employee compensation 31,217     27,868  
Other accrued liabilities 132,124     166,282  
Deferred revenue 29,261     29,125  
Income taxes payable     1,951  
Total current liabilities 273,316     315,772  
Non-current income taxes payable 14,913     14,444  
Other non-current liabilities 11,740     11,643  
Total liabilities 299,969     341,859  
Stockholders’ equity:      
Common stock 33     33  
Additional paid-in capital 539,621     513,047  
Accumulated other comprehensive income 59     3  
Retained earnings 201,084     195,627  
Total stockholders’ equity 740,797     708,710  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,040,766     $ 1,050,569  
 

 
NETGEAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
  July 3,
 2016
  April 3,
 2016
  June 28,
 2015
  July 3,
 2016
  June 28,
 2015
                   
Net revenue $ 311,655     $ 310,256     $ 288,782     $ 621,911     $ 597,939  
Cost of revenue 213,867     209,691     211,126     423,558     432,003  
Gross profit 97,788     100,565     77,656     198,353     165,936  
Gross margin 31.4 %   32.4 %   26.9 %   31.9 %   27.8 %
Operating expenses:                  
Research and development 21,804     22,137     21,102     43,941     41,554  
Sales and marketing 36,089     37,277     34,013     73,366     71,615  
General and administrative 13,035     12,849     10,366     25,884     21,389  
Restructuring and other charges 1,311     2,678     974     3,989     5,368  
Litigation reserves, net 35     10         45     (2,690 )
Total operating expenses 72,274     74,951     66,455     147,225     137,236  
Income from operations 25,514     25,614     11,201     51,128     28,700  
Operating margin 8.2 %   8.3 %   3.9 %   8.2 %   4.8 %
Interest income 279     234     67     513     119  
Other income (expense), net (332 )   (366 )   (343 )   (698 )   132  
Income before income taxes 25,461     25,482     10,925     50,943     28,951  
Provision for income taxes 9,427     8,893     7,258     18,320     17,273  
Net income $ 16,034     $ 16,589     $ 3,667     $ 32,623     $ 11,678  
                   
Net income per share:                  
Basic $ 0.49     $ 0.51     $ 0.11     $ 1.00     $ 0.34  
Diluted $ 0.48     $ 0.50     $ 0.11     $ 0.98     $ 0.34  
                   
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share:                  
Basic 32,639     32,519     33,792     32,578     34,227  
Diluted 33,493     33,269     34,308     33,390     34,790  

 

 
NETGEAR, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands, except percentage data)
(Unaudited)
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
 
                                       
    Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended  
    July 3,
 2016
      April 3,
 2016
      June 28,
 2015
      July 3,
 2016
      June 28,
 2015
 
                                       
GAAP gross profit $ 97,788     $ 100,565     $ 77,656     $ 198,353     $ 165,936  
Amortization of intangibles 2,394     2,394     2,506     4,788     5,096  
Stock-based compensation expense 451     439     336     890     832  
Losses on inventory commitments due to restructuring                 407  
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 100,633     $ 103,398     $ 80,498     $ 204,031     $ 172,271  
Non-GAAP gross margin 32.3 %   33.3 %   27.9 %   32.8 %   28.8 %
                   
GAAP research and development $ 21,804     $ 22,137     $ 21,102     $ 43,941     $ 41,554  
Stock-based compensation expense (1,118 )   (866 )   (773 )   (1,984 )   (1,618 )
Non-GAAP research and development $ 20,686     $ 21,271     $ 20,329     $ 41,957     $ 39,936  
                   
GAAP sales and marketing $ 36,089     $ 37,277     $ 34,013     $ 73,366     $ 71,615  
Amortization of intangibles (1,772 )   (1,771 )   (1,737 )   (3,543 )   (3,543 )
Stock-based compensation expense (1,338 )   (1,197 )   (1,272 )   (2,535 )   (2,665 )
Non-GAAP sales and marketing $ 32,979     $ 34,309     $ 31,004     $ 67,288     $ 65,407  
                   
GAAP general and administrative $ 13,035     $ 12,849     $ 10,366     $ 25,884     $ 21,389  
Stock-based compensation expense (2,112 )   (1,909 )   (1,677 )   (4,021 )   (3,291 )
Non-GAAP general and administrative $ 10,923     $ 10,940     $ 8,689     $ 21,863     $ 18,098  
                   
GAAP total operating expenses $ 72,274     $ 74,951     $ 66,455     $ 147,225     $ 137,236  
Amortization of intangibles (1,772 )   (1,771 )   (1,737 )   (3,543 )   (3,543 )
Stock-based compensation expense (4,568 )   (3,972 )   (3,722 )   (8,540 )   (7,574 )
Restructuring and other charges (1,311 )   (2,678 )   (974 )   (3,989 )   (5,368 )
Litigation reserves, net (35 )   (10 )       (45 )   2,690  
Non-GAAP total operating expenses $ 64,588     $ 66,520     $ 60,022     $ 131,108     $ 123,441  
 

 
NETGEAR, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)
(In thousands, except percentage data)
(Unaudited)
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA (CONTINUED):                                      
                                       
    Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended  
    July 3,
 2016
      April 3,
 2016
      June 28,
 2015
      July 3,
 2016
      June 28,
 2015
 
                                       
GAAP operating income $ 25,514     $ 25,614     $ 11,201     $ 51,128     $ 28,700  
Amortization of intangibles 4,166     4,165     4,243     8,331     8,639  
Stock-based compensation expense 5,019     4,411     4,058     9,430     8,406  
Restructuring and other charges 1,311     2,678     974     3,989     5,368  
Losses on inventory commitments due to restructuring                 407  
Litigation reserves, net 35     10         45     (2,690 )
Non-GAAP operating income $ 36,045     $ 36,878     $ 20,476     $ 72,923     $ 48,830  
Non-GAAP operating margin 11.6 %   11.9 %   7.1 %   11.7 %   8.2 %
                   
GAAP other income (expense), net $ (332 )   $ (366 )   $ (343 )   $ (698 )   $ 132  
Gain on litigation settlements     (5 )       (5 )    
Loss pertaining to cost method investment 479             479      
Non-GAAP other income (expense), net $ 147     $ (371 )   $ (343 )   $ (224 )   $ 132  
                   
GAAP net income $ 16,034     $ 16,589     $ 3,667     $ 32,623     $ 11,678  
Amortization of intangibles 4,166     4,165     4,243     8,331     8,639  
Stock-based compensation expense 5,019     4,411     4,058     9,430     8,406  
Restructuring and other charges 1,311     2,678     974     3,989     5,368  
Losses on inventory commitments due to restructuring                 407  
Litigation reserves, net 35     10         45     (2,690 )
Gain on litigation settlements     (5 )       (5 )    
Loss pertaining to cost method investment 479             479      
Tax effect (2,960 )   (3,243 )   (3,028 )   (6,203 )   (5,599 )
Non-GAAP net income $ 24,084     $ 24,605     $ 9,914     $ 48,689     $ 26,209  

NETGEAR, INC.  
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)  
(In thousands, except per share data)  
(Unaudited)  
                                       
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA (CONTINUED):                                      
                                       
    Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended  
NET INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE:   July 3,
 2016
      April 3,
 2016
      June 28,
 2015
      July 3,
 2016
      June 28,
 2015
 
                                       
GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.48     $ 0.50     $ 0.11     $ 0.98     $ 0.34  
Amortization of intangibles 0.12     0.13     0.12     0.25     0.25  
Stock-based compensation expense 0.15     0.13     0.12     0.28     0.24  
Restructuring and other charges 0.04     0.08     0.03     0.12     0.15  
Losses on inventory commitments due to restructuring                 0.01  
Litigation reserves, net 0.00     0.00         0.00     (0.08 )
Gain on litigation settlements     0.00         0.00      
Loss pertaining to cost method investment 0.01             0.01      
Tax effect (0.08 )   (0.10 )   (0.09 )   (0.18 )   (0.16 )
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $ 0.72     $ 0.74     $ 0.29     $ 1.46     $ 0.75  
 

                     
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share data, DSO, inventory turns, weeks of channel inventory, headcount and percentage data)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended
  July 3, April 3, December 31, September 27, June 28,
  2016 2016 2015 2015 2015
                     
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 352,672 $ 333,304 $ 278,266 $ 263,848 $ 212,915
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments per diluted share $ 10.53 $ 10.02 $ 8.40 $ 8.16 $ 6.21
                     
Accounts receivable, net $ 230,550 $ 218,421 $ 290,642 $ 274,173 $ 246,493
Days sales outstanding (DSO)   67   66   77   73   78
                     
Inventories $ 207,841 $ 215,307 $ 213,118 $ 170,013 $ 188,668
Ending inventory turns   4.1   3.9   4.8   5.8   4.5
                     
Weeks of channel inventory:                    
U.S. retail channel   8.8   8.8   8.4   9.2   7.0
U.S. distribution channel   5.0   5.6   5.7   7.9   10.1
EMEA distribution channel   3.8   4.4   4.6   5.3   4.8
APAC distribution channel   6.7   6.3   7.0   7.3   7.1
                     
Deferred revenue (current and non-current) $ 32,973 $ 29,732 $ 33,331 $ 34,154 $ 31,116
                     
Headcount   928   937   963   959   967
Non-GAAP diluted shares   33,493   33,269   33,110   32,335   34,308

 

 

 
NET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHY
 
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
  July 3,
 2016
  April 3,
 2016
  June 28,
 2015
  July 3,
 2016
  June 28,
 2015
Americas $ 210,908   67 %   $ 193,850   62 %   $ 172,459   59 %   $ 404,758   65 %   $ 346,245   58 %
EMEA 51,653   17 %   64,505   21 %   67,993   24 %   116,158   19 %   157,102   26 %
APAC 49,094   16 %   51,901   17 %   48,330   17 %   100,995   16 %   94,592   16 %
Total $ 311,655   100 %   $ 310,256   100 %   $ 288,782   100 %   $ 621,911   100 %   $ 597,939   100 %
 
NET REVENUE BY SEGMENT
 
  Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
  July 3,
 2016
  April 3,
 2016
  June 28,
 2015
    July 3,
 2016
  June 28,
 2015
Retail $ 170,646   54 %   $ 157,543   51 %   $ 131,809   45 %     $ 328,189   53 %   $ 252,766   42 %
Commercial 73,671   24 %   68,432   22 %   63,017   22 %     142,103   23 %   135,748   23 %
Service Provider 67,338   22 %   84,281   27 %   93,956   33 %     151,619   24 %   209,425   35 %
Total $ 311,655   100 %   $ 310,256   100 %   $ 288,782   100 %     $ 621,911   100 %   $ 597,939   100 %

 

CONTACT: Contact:
NETGEAR Investor Relations
Christopher Genualdi
[email protected]
(408) 890-3520