SAN JOSE, Calif., July 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) (Nasdaq:MPWR), a leading company in high performance power solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016.

The results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 are as follows:

  • Revenue was $94.1 million, an 11.3% increase from $84.5 million in the first quarter of 2016 and a 15.6% increase from $81.4 million in the second quarter of 2015.
  • GAAP gross margin was 54.1% compared with 54.2% in the second quarter of 2015.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin(1) was 55.1%, excluding the impact of $0.4 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.5 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, compared with 55.0% in the second quarter of 2015, excluding the impact of $0.3 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.4 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
  • GAAP operating expenses were $39.4 million compared with $34.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) operating expenses were $27.7 million, excluding $11.4 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.3 million for deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $25.0 million, excluding $9.2 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.2 million for deferred compensation plan income, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • GAAP operating income was $11.5 million compared with $10.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) operating income was $24.1 million, excluding $11.8 million for stock-based compensation expense, $0.5 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.3 million for deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $19.8 million, excluding $9.5 million for stock-based compensation expense, $0.4 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.2 million for deferred compensation plan income, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • Interest and other income, net was $0.6 million compared with $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) interest and other income, net was $0.3 million, excluding $0.3 million for deferred compensation plan income, compared with $0.4 million, excluding $0.2 million for deferred compensation plan expense, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • GAAP net income was $11.2 million and GAAP earnings per share were $0.27 per diluted share. Comparatively, GAAP net income was $7.9 million and GAAP earnings per share were $0.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) net income was $22.6 million and non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.54 per diluted share, excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net deferred compensation plan income and related tax effects, compared with non-GAAP net income of $18.8 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.46 per diluted share, excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net deferred compensation plan expense and related tax effects, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

The results for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are as follows:

  • Revenue was $178.6 million, a 15.3% increase from $155.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • GAAP gross margin was 54.0% compared with 54.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin(1) was 55.0%, excluding the impact of $0.8 million for stock-based compensation expense and $1.0 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, compared with 54.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2015, excluding the impact of $0.5 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.7 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
  • GAAP operating expenses were $74.5 million compared with $67.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) operating expenses were $54.2 million, excluding $19.9 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.4 million for deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $49.6 million, excluding $18.2 million for stock-based compensation expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • GAAP operating income was $21.9 million compared with $16.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) operating income was $44.1 million, excluding $20.8 million for stock-based compensation expense, $1.0 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.4 million for deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $35.4 million, excluding $18.7 million for stock-based compensation expense and $0.7 million for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • Interest and other income, net was $1.1 million compared with $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) interest and other income, net was $0.5 million, excluding $0.6 million for deferred compensation plan income, compared with $1.0 million, excluding $0.1 million for deferred compensation plan expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • GAAP net income was $21.8 million and GAAP earnings per share were $0.52 per diluted share. Comparatively, GAAP net income was $13.9 million and GAAP earnings per share were $0.34 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
  • Non-GAAP(1) net income was $41.3 million and non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.99 per diluted share, excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net deferred compensation plan income and related tax effects, compared with non-GAAP net income of $33.7 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.83 per diluted share, excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net deferred compensation plan expense and related tax effects, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

The following is a summary of revenue by end market for the periods indicated, estimated based on MPS’s assessment of available end market data (in millions):  

                   
      Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  End Market     2016       2015       2016       2015  
  Communication   $ 14.6     $ 17.1     $ 31.5     $ 34.4  
  Storage and Computing     18.3       12.6       33.7       24.0  
  Consumer     38.3       35.5       72.1       67.0  
  Industrial     22.9       16.2       41.3       29.6  
  Total   $ 94.1     $ 81.4     $ 178.6     $ 155.0  
                   

 The following is a summary of revenue by product family for the periods indicated (in millions):

                   
      Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  Product Family     2016       2015       2016       2015  
  DC to DC   $ 84.2     $ 73.2     $ 161.3     $ 139.5  
  Lighting Control     9.9       8.2       17.3       15.5  
  Total   $ 94.1     $ 81.4     $ 178.6     $ 155.0  
                   

“As we continue to execute against our long-term business strategy, we believe the success of our new product development will further propel MPS’s future growth,” said Michael Hsing, CEO and founder of MPS.

Business Outlook

The following are MPS’ financial targets for the third quarter ending September 30, 2016:

  • Revenue in the range of $104 million to $108 million.
  • GAAP gross margin between 54.0% and 55.0%.  Non-GAAP(1) gross margin between 54.8% and 55.8%.  This excludes an estimated impact of stock-based compensation expenses of 0.3% and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of 0.5%.
     
  • GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses between $38.6 million and $42.6 million. Non-GAAP(1) R&D and SG&A expenses between $28.3 million and $30.3 million. This excludes an estimate of stock-based compensation expenses in the range of $10.3 million to $12.3 million.
     
  • Total stock-based compensation expense of $10.7 million to $12.7 million.
     
  • Litigation expenses of $100,000 to $300,000.
     
  • Interest and other income, net, of $200,000 to $300,000 before foreign exchange gains or losses.
     
  • Fully diluted shares outstanding between ­­­41.4 million and 42.4 million before shares buyback.

(1) Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP interest and other income, net and non-GAAP operating income differ from net income, earnings per share, gross margin, R&D and SG&A expenses, operating expenses, interest and other income, net and operating income determined in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States). Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, deferred compensation plan income/expense and related tax effects. Non-GAAP gross margin excludes the effect of stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Non-GAAP operating expenses exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense and deferred compensation plan income/expense. Non-GAAP interest and other income, net excludes the effect of deferred compensation plan income/expense. Non-GAAP operating income excludes the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and deferred compensation plan income/expense. Projected non-GAAP gross margin excludes the effect of stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Projected non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A schedule reconciling non-GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this press release. MPS utilizes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to assess what it believes to be its core operating performance and to evaluate and manage its internal business and assist in making financial operating decisions. MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with an alternative presentation useful to investors’ understanding of MPS’ core operating results and trends. Additionally, MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with an additional dimension of comparability to similar companies. However, investors should be aware that non-GAAP financial measures utilized by other companies are not likely to be comparable in most cases to the non-GAAP financial measures used by MPS.

Conference Call
MPS plans to conduct an investor teleconference covering its quarter ended June 30, 2016 results at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, July 25, 2016. To access the conference call and the following replay of the conference call, go to http://ir.monolithicpower.com and click on the webcast link. From this site, you can listen to the teleconference, assuming that your computer system is configured properly. In addition to the webcast replay, which will be archived for all investors for one year on the MPS website, a phone replay will be available for seven days after the live call at (404) 537-3406, code number 43982544. This press release and any other information related to the call will also be posted on the website.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains, and statements that will be made during the accompanying teleconference will contain, forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among other things, (i) projected revenues, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin, GAAP and non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses, stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, litigation expenses, interest and other income and diluted shares outstanding for the quarter ending September 30, 2016, (ii) our outlook for the long-term prospects of the company, including our performance against our business plan, our continued investment into R&D, expected revenue growth and the prospects of our new product development, (iii) our ability to penetrate new markets and expand our market share, (iv) the seasonality of our business, (v) our ability to reduce our expenses, and (vi) statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described in (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance or events, are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, goals, and objectives, and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from the results expressed by these statements. Readers of this press release and listeners to the accompanying conference call are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, our ability to attract new customers and retain existing customers; acceptance of, or demand for, MPS’ products, in particular the new products launched within the past 18 months, being different than expected; competition generally and the increasingly competitive nature of our industry; any market disruptions or interruptions in MPS’ schedule of new product development releases; adverse changes in production and testing efficiency of our products; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and products that we acquire, and our ability to effectively and efficiently integrate these acquired companies and products into our operations; our ability to manage our inventory levels; adverse changes in government regulations in foreign countries where MPS has offices or operations; the effect of catastrophic events; adequate supply of our products from our third-party manufacturing partners; the risks, uncertainties and costs of litigation in which we are involved; the outcome of any upcoming trials, hearings, motions and appeals; the adverse impact on MPS’ financial performance if its tax and litigation provisions are inadequate; adverse changes or developments in the semiconductor industry generally, which is cyclical in nature; difficulty in predicting or budgeting for future customer demand and channel inventories, expenses and financial contingencies; and other important risk factors identified in MPS’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 29, 2016, and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 6, 2016.

The forward-looking statements in this press release and statements made during the accompanying teleconference represent MPS’ projections and current expectations, as of the date hereof, not predictions of actual performance. MPS assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release or in the accompanying conference call.

About Monolithic Power Systems
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications. MPS’ mission is to reduce total energy consumption in its customers’ systems with green, practical, compact solutions. The company was founded by Michael R. Hsing in 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. MPS can be contacted through its website at www.monolithicpower.com or its support offices around the world.

Monolithic Power Systems, MPS, and the MPS logo are registered trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and trademarked in certain other countries.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands, except par value)
  June 30,   December 31,  
    2016       2015    
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 82,046     $ 90,860    
Short-term investments   161,818       144,103    
Accounts receivable, net   31,351       30,830    
Inventories   69,919       63,209    
Other current assets   3,980       2,926    
Total current assets   349,114       331,928    
Property and equipment, net   74,293       65,359    
Long-term investments   5,294       5,361    
Goodwill   6,571       6,571    
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net   4,027       5,053    
Deferred tax assets, net   644       672    
Other long-term assets   28,698       16,341    
Total assets $ 468,641     $ 431,285    
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $ 19,140     $ 13,487    
Accrued compensation and related benefits   14,116       9,812    
Accrued liabilities   18,855       19,984    
Total current liabilities   52,111       43,283    
Income tax liabilities   3,328       2,941    
Other long-term liabilities   18,062       16,545    
Total liabilities   73,501       62,769    
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.001 par value; shares authorized:        
150,000; shares issued and outstanding: 40,480 and 39,689        
as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively   289,129       265,763    
Retained earnings   105,883       101,287    
Accumulated other comprehensive income   128       1,466    
Total stockholders’ equity   395,140       368,516    
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 468,641     $ 431,285    
         

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
               
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Revenue $ 94,079     $ 81,416     $ 178,591     $ 154,954  
Cost of revenue   43,153       37,287       82,155       71,142  
Gross profit   50,926       44,129       96,436       83,812  
Operating expenses:              
Research and development   17,876       15,743       35,197       31,781  
Selling, general and administrative   21,531       17,964       39,299       35,482  
Litigation expense (benefit), net   (8 )     311       37       581  
Total operating expenses   39,399       34,018       74,533       67,844  
Income from operations   11,527       10,111       21,903       15,968  
Interest and other income, net   597       235       1,140       877  
Income before income taxes   12,124       10,346       23,043       16,845  
Income tax provision   926       2,447       1,270       2,983  
Net income $ 11,198     $ 7,899     $ 21,773     $ 13,862  
               
Net income per share:              
Basic $ 0.28     $ 0.20     $ 0.54     $ 0.35  
Diluted $ 0.27     $ 0.19     $ 0.52     $ 0.34  
Weighted-average shares outstanding:              
Basic   40,387       39,570       40,208       39,337  
Diluted   41,716       40,745       41,681       40,670  
               
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.40     $ 0.40  
               
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
(Unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Cost of revenue $ 380     $ 284     $ 814     $ 526  
Research and development   3,318       2,503       7,016       5,123  
Selling, general and administrative   8,049       6,710       12,896       13,067  
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 11,747     $ 9,497     $ 20,726     $ 18,716  
               
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Net income $ 11,198     $ 7,899     $ 21,773     $ 13,862  
Net income as a percentage of revenue   11.9 %     9.7 %     12.2 %     8.9 %
               
Adjustments to reconcile net income to non-GAAP net income:            
Stock-based compensation expense   11,747       9,497       20,726       18,716  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   513       367       1,026       733  
Deferred compensation plan expense (income)   (3 )     69       (147 )     109  
Tax effect   (903 )     926       (2,079 )     253  
Non-GAAP net income $ 22,552     $ 18,758     $ 41,299     $ 33,673  
Non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenue   24.0 %     23.0 %     23.1 %     21.7 %
               
Non-GAAP net income per share:              
Basic $ 0.56     $ 0.47     $ 1.03     $ 0.86  
Diluted $ 0.54     $ 0.46     $ 0.99     $ 0.83  
               
Shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share:            
Basic   40,387       39,570       40,208       39,337  
Diluted   41,716       40,745       41,681       40,670  
               
RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
(Unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Gross profit $ 50,926     $ 44,129     $ 96,436     $ 83,812  
Gross margin   54.1 %     54.2 %     54.0 %     54.1 %
               
Adjustments to reconcile gross profit to non-GAAP gross profit:            
Stock-based compensation expense   380       284       814       526  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   513       367       1,026       733  
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 51,819     $ 44,780     $ 98,276     $ 85,071  
Non-GAAP gross margin   55.1 %     55.0 %     55.0 %     54.9 %
               
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
(Unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Total operating expenses $ 39,399     $ 34,018     $ 74,533     $ 67,844  
               
Adjustments to reconcile total operating expenses to non-GAAP total operating expenses:        
Stock-based compensation expense   (11,367 )     (9,213 )     (19,912 )     (18,190 )
Deferred compensation plan income (expense)   (304 )     146       (461 )     (20 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 27,728     $ 24,951     $ 54,160     $ 49,634  
               
               
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Total operating income $ 11,527     $ 10,111     $ 21,903     $ 15,968  
Operating income as a percentage of revenue   12.3 %     12.4 %     12.3 %     10.3 %
               
Adjustments to reconcile total operating income to non-GAAP total operating income:        
Stock-based compensation expense   11,747       9,497       20,726       18,716  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   513       367       1,026       733  
Deferred compensation plan expense (income)   304       (146 )     461       20  
Non-GAAP operating income $ 24,091     $ 19,829     $ 44,116     $ 35,437  
Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue   25.6 %     24.4 %     24.7 %     22.9 %
               
               
RECONCILIATION OF OTHER INCOME TO NON-GAAP OTHER INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
Total interest and other income, net $ 597     $ 235     $ 1,140     $ 877  
               
Adjustments to reconcile interest and other income to non-GAAP interest and other income:        
Deferred compensation plan expense (income)   (307 )     215       (608 )     89  
Non-GAAP interest and other income, net $ 290     $ 450     $ 532     $ 966  
               

2016 THIRD QUARTER OUTLOOK  
RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN  
(Unaudited)  
  Three Months Ending  
  September 30, 2016  
  Low   High  
Gross margin   54.0 %     55.0 %  
Adjustments to reconcile gross margin to non-GAAP gross margin:        
  Stock-based compensation expense    0.3 %     0.3 %  
  Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets   0.5 %     0.5 %  
Non-GAAP gross margin   54.8 %     55.8 %  
         
RECONCILIATION OF R&D AND SG&A EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP R&D AND SG&A EXPENSES  
(Unaudited, in thousands)  
  Three Months Ending  
  September 30, 2016  
  Low   High  
R&D and SG&A expense $   38,600     $   42,600    
Adjustments to reconcile R&D and SG&A expense to non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense:        
  Stock-based compensation expense     (10,300 )       (12,300 )  
Non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense $   28,300     $   30,300    
         
CONTACT: Contact:
Bernie Blegen
Chief Financial Officer
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
408-826-0777
[email protected]