Ultra Clean Reports Q2 '09 Financial Results
Results in Line with Guidance as Industry Forecast Improves
HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. , a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, medical device, research, flat panel and solar industries, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2009 ended July 3, 2009. Revenue for the second quarter of 2009 was $23.3 million, an increase of 4% from the first quarter of 2009 and a decrease of 66% from the same period a year ago. Gross margin (loss) for the second quarter of 2009 was (4%), compared to (13%) for the first quarter of 2009, and 11% for the same period a year ago.
On a GAAP basis, the company recorded a net loss of ($14.1) million or ($0.66) per share compared to a net loss of ($7.0) million or ($0.33) per share, for the first quarter of 2009 and net loss of ($0.2) million, or ($0.01) per share, for the same period a year ago. The second quarter 2009 net loss per share is inclusive of a non-cash income tax valuation allowance of $10.0 million or $0.47 per share. The non-GAAP net loss was ($4.1) million or ($0.19) per share during the second quarter of 2009.
Clarence Granger, Ultra Clean's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented: "We exceeded the mid-range of our second quarter revenue and EPS guidance on a non-GAAP basis in what continued to be a challenging economic environment."
Cash at the end of the second quarter of 2009 was $30.2 million, an increase of $0.4 million from $29.8 million at the end of the first quarter of 2009. Third party debt at the end of the second quarter was $16.1 million, a decrease of $1.2 million from $17.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2009. Net cash at the end of the second quarter of 2009 increased $1.6 million to $14.1 from $12.5 reported at the end of the first quarter.
Commenting on Ultra Clean's financial condition and corporate outlook, Granger noted, "During these turbulent times, we are steadfast in our commitment to maintain a strong balance sheet and focus on cash flow. While we remain cautious about the long-term outlook, we are seeing an improvement in business conditions during the second half of 2009. Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 will be in the range of $30 million to $36 million, and loss per share will be in the range of $(0.09) to $(0.17), on a non-GAAP basis. On a GAAP basis, loss per share will be in the range of $(0.16) to $(0.24) including the tax valuation allowance."
Ultra Clean will conduct a conference call today, Monday, August 3, 2009, beginning at 2:00 p.m. PDT at 888-561-5097 (domestic) and 706-679-7569 (international). A replay of the webcast will be available for fourteen days following the conference call at 800-642-1687 (domestic) and 706-645-9291 (international). The confirmation number for the live broadcast and replays is 20630569 (all callers). The conference call will also be webcast live and be available for fourteen days on our website.
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, medical device, research, flat panel and solar industries. Ultra Clean offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for gas delivery systems and other subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, component neutral design and manufacturing and component testing capabilities. Ultra Clean's customers are primarily original equipment manufacturers for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, solar and medical device industries. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
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Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data) For the three For the six months ended months ended -------------- ------------- July 3, June 27 July 3, June 27, 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------- ------- ------- -------- Sales $23,252 $67,364 $45,652 $159,721 Cost of goods sold 24,106 59,842 49,376 140,139 ------ ------ ------ ------- Gross profit (loss) (854) 7,522 (3,724) 19,582 ---- ----- ------ ------ Operating expenses: Research and development 748 606 1,664 1,391 Sales and marketing 1,165 1,327 2,195 2,960 General and administrative 3,517 6,252 8,859 12,882 ----- ----- ----- ------ Total operating expenses 5,430 8,185 12,718 17,233 ----- ----- ------ ------ Income (loss) from operations (6,284) (663) (16,442) 2,349 ------ ---- ------- ----- Interest and other income (expense), net (228) (246) (423) (590) ---- ---- ---- ---- Income (loss) before income taxes (6,512) (909) (16,865) 1,759 Income tax provision (benefit) 7,551 (747) 4,238 32 ----- ---- ----- -- Net income (loss) $(14,063) $(162) $(21,103) $1,727 ======== ===== ======== ====== Net income (loss) per share: Basic $(0.66) $(0.01) $(0.99) $0.08 Diluted $(0.66) $(0.01) $(0.99) $0.08 Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: Basic 21,379 21,643 21,341 21,604 Diluted 21,379 21,643 21,341 22,126 Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited; in thousands) July 3, January 2, ASSETS 2009 2009 ---- ---- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $30,200 $29,620 Accounts receivable 10,326 13,790 Inventory 32,022 39,814 Other current assets 5,056 11,268 ----- ------ Total current assets 77,604 94,492 Equipment and leasehold improvements, net 7,812 8,954 Purchased intangibles, net 8,987 8,987 Other non-current assets 306 4,978 --- ----- Total assets $94,709 $117,411 ======= ======== LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Bank borrowings $1,971 $5,736 Accounts payable 11,192 11,275 Other current liabilities 3,955 4,284 ----- ----- Total current liabilities 17,118 21,295 Bank debt and other long-term liabilities 18,685 17,717 ------ ------ Total liabilities 35,803 39,012 Stockholders' equity Common stock 92,030 90,420 Accumulated deficit (33,124) (12,021) ------- ------- Total stockholders' equity 58,906 78,399 ------ ------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $94,709 $117,411 ======= ======== Ultra Clean Holding, Inc. Financial Bridge August 3, 2009 Press Release Net Charge EPS Impact July 3, July 3, Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Loss 2009 2009 ---- ---- GAAP net loss $(14,063) $(0.66) Tax valuation allowance 7,551 0.35 Tax benefit 2,421 0.12 ----- ---- Non-GAAP net loss $(4,091) $(0.19) ======= ====== Diluted shares used in computing net loss per share 21,379 ====== Net Charge EPS Impact July 3, July 3, GAAP Net Loss on a Cash Basis 2009 2009 ---- ---- Net loss $(14,063) $(0.66) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash: Depreciation and amortization 646 0.03 Stock-based compensation 775 0.04 --- ---- Adjusted income on a cash basis $(12,642) $(0.59) ======== ====== Diluted shares used in computing net loss per share 21,379 ======