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SMART Global Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2017 Financial Results

PENG

NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMART Global Holdings, Inc. (“SMART”) (NASDAQ:SGH), parent company of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2017 ended August 25, 2017.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2017 Highlights:   Full Year Fiscal 2017 Highlights:
• Net sales 53% higher than year ago quarter   • Net sales 42% higher than prior fiscal year
• Net sales of $223.0 million   • Net sales of $761.3 million
• GAAP operating income $20.6 million   • GAAP operating income $53.9 million
• GAAP net loss of $(10.2) million   • GAAP net loss of $(7.8) million
• Adjusted EBITDA of $31.3 million   • Adjusted EBITDA of $99.4 million
• GAAP EPS of $(0.48)   • GAAP EPS of $(0.49)
• Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.79   • Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.26

“We completed fiscal 2017 on a strong note, having accomplished a number of key milestones  that set the foundation for continued momentum as we enter fiscal 2018,” commented Iain MacKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer of SMART Global Holdings. “The strength of the global memory market contributed to all of our businesses across the board.  In SMART Brazil we are also benefitting from the improving economy and the introduction of new products.  Increasing demand from our networking and storage customers is driving healthy growth in our Specialty Memory business as well.  We also recently paid off a portion of our term loan with the proceeds of our IPO, as well as completing an important debt refinancing that clears the path for improved operating leverage in our financial model, enabling us to drive increasing returns for our shareholders.”

       
Quarterly Financial Results GAAP (1)   Non-GAAP (2)
(In millions, except per share amounts) Q4 FY17 Q3 FY17 Q4 FY16   Q4 FY17 Q3 FY17 Q4 FY16
Net Sales $ 223.0   $ 207.0 $ 146.2     $ 223.0 $ 207.0   $ 146.2
Gross Profit $ 48.0   $ 47.4 $ 29.9     $ 48.2 $ 47.6   $ 30.0
Operating Income $ 20.6   $ 20.4 $ 4.0     $ 25.4 $ 24.8   $ 8.3
Net Income (Loss) $ (10.2 ) $ 8.0 $ (1.5 )   $ 17.4 $ 13.7   $ 2.5
Earnings (loss) per share $ (0.48 ) $ 0.50 $ (0.11 )   $ 0.79 $ 0.62 * $ 0.18


Annual Financial Results GAAP (1)   Non-GAAP (2)  
(In millions, except per share amounts) FY17 FY16   FY17 FY16  
Net Sales $ 761.3   $ 534.4     $ 761.3 $ 534.4    
Gross Profit $ 162.3   $ 106.9     $ 162.9 $ 107.4    
Operating Income $ 53.9   $ 6.2     $ 71.2 $ 23.4    
Net Income (Loss) $ (7.8 ) $ (20.0 )   $ 36.6 $ (4.1 )  
Earnings (loss) per share $ (0.49 ) $ (1.44 )   $ 2.26 $ (0.30 )  
             
(1) GAAP represents U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.    
             
(2) Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Information” section and the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures" table below for further detail on the non-GAAP financial reporting referenced above
and a reconciliation of such measures to our nearest GAAP measures.    
             
* Represents pro forma non-GAAP earnings per diluted share.  The pro forma weighted average diluted
shares outstanding used in the computation includes the pro forma effect of the 6,095,000 shares issued
in our IPO on May 30, 2017 as if they were outstanding for the entire third quarter.  
   

Other Highlights
• Paid down $61.1 million of our term loan with proceeds from the IPO and then completed a refinancing transaction that extended the maturity date of the term loan; both transactions contributed to significantly reduce interest expense. 

Business Outlook
The following statements are based upon management's current expectations for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ending November 24, 2017. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially. SMART undertakes no obligation to update these statements.

   
Net Sales - GAAP/Non-GAAP $225 to $240 million
Gross Margin  - GAAP/Non-GAAP 21% to 22%
Earnings per share - GAAP $0.66 to $0.70
   
Intangible amortization per share $0.06
Stock-based compensation per share $0.07
   
Earnings per share - Non -GAAP $0.79 to $0.83
   
Expected diluted share count 22.3 million
   

Conference Call Details
SMART will host a conference call today for analysts and investors at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time, 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Dial-in US toll free +1-866-487-6452 using access code 79446792.

A replay of the conference call will be available until October 22, 2017 through the Events section of the SMART website at www.smartgh.com or until October 5, 2017 by calling US toll free +1-855-859-2056; Passcode: 79446792.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains, and statements made during the above-referenced conference call will contain "forward-looking statements" including among other things, statements regarding future events and the future financial performance of SMART (including the business outlook for the next fiscal quarter) and statements regarding growth drivers in SMART’s industry and markets. These statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to: business and economic conditions and growth trends in the technology industry, our customer markets and various geographic regions; global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment; overall information technology spending; the success of our strategic initiatives including additional investments in new products and additional capacity; the DRAM market and the temporary and volatile nature of pricing trends; deterioration in customer relationships; production or manufacturing difficulties; competitive factors; technological changes; difficulties with or delays in the introduction of new products;  slowing or contraction of growth in the memory market in Brazil; reduction in or termination of local content requirements in Brazil;  changes to applicable tax regimes or rates; prices for the end products of our customers; fluctuations in material costs and availability; deterioration in or loss of relations with any of our limited number of key vendors;  and other factors and risks detailed in SMART’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors and risks as outlined above and in such filings may not constitute all factors and risks that could cause actual results of SMART to be materially different from the historical results and/or from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. SMART operates in a continually changing business environment and new factors emerge from time to time. SMART cannot predict such factors, nor can it assess the impact, if any, from such factors on SMART or its results. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. These forward-looking statements are made as of today, and SMART does not intend, and has no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Information
The following non-GAAP financial measures are included in this press release, including Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, non-GAAP diluted EPS and pro forma non-GAAP diluted EPS. We define Adjusted EBITDA as GAAP net income plus net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, non-cash charges in connection with refinancing and other infrequent or unusual items. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to, not a substitute for, our results of operations presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA also does not purport to represent cash flow provided by, or used in, operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be used as a measure of liquidity.

The non-GAAP financial results presented herein do not include stock-based compensation expense, intangible amortization expense, amortization of non-cash debt discount related to warrants and non-cash charges in connection with refinancing. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of our financial performance. By excluding these charges and gains, as well as any related tax effects, our non-GAAP results provide information to management and investors that is useful in assessing SMART's core operating performance and in evaluating and comparing our results of operations on a consistent basis from period to period. These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by management to evaluate financial results, to plan and forecast future periods, and to assess performance of certain executives for compensation purposes. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be a substitute for the corresponding financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, these measures may not be used similarly by other companies and therefore may not be comparable between companies.

Investors are encouraged to review the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Results” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA” tables below for more detail on Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP calculations.

About SMART Global Holdings
The SMART family of companies are global leaders in specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions serving the electronics industry with standard and custom products for over 25 years. SMART delivers components, modules and solutions to a broad customer base, including OEMs in computing, networking, communications, storage, mobile and industrial markets. Customers rely on SMART as a strategic supplier with custom designs, product quality, technical support, a global footprint, and the ability to provide locally manufactured memory products in multiple geographies. See www.smartgh.com, www.smartm.com, www.smarth.com or www.smartsscs.com for more information.

 
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
                         
        Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended
         August 25,
2017
   May 26,
2017
   August 26,
2016
   August 25,
2017
   August 26,
2016
Net sales:                    
  Brazil DRAM   $ 46,830     $ 38,028     $ 19,473     $ 132,881     $ 86,936  
  Brazil Mobile Memory     87,935       71,216       46,992       265,294       158,964  
  Specialty Memory     88,254       97,730       79,736       363,116       288,523  
    Total net sales     223,019       206,974       146,201       761,291       534,423  
Cost of sales (1)     175,011       159,599       116,325       599,041       427,491  
  Gross profit     48,008       47,375       29,876       162,250       106,932  
Operating expenses:                    
  Research and development (1) (2)     9,718       8,797       10,353       38,160       38,116  
  Selling, general and administrative (1) (2)     17,722       17,193       14,532       66,759       57,495  
  Management advisory fees     -       1,000       1,000       3,000       4,001  
  Restructuring     -       -       (8 )     457       1,135  
    Total operating expenses     27,440       26,990       25,877       108,376       100,747  
    Income from operations     20,568       20,385       3,999       53,874       6,185  
Other income (expense):                    
  Interest expense, net     (6,132 )     (8,294 )     (6,310 )     (29,204 )     (25,575 )
  Other income (expense), net     (20,887 )     (762 )     1,144       (22,551 )     1,874  
    Total other expense     (27,019 )     (9,056 )     (5,166 )     (51,755 )     (23,701 )
    Income (loss) before income taxes     (6,451 )     11,329       (1,167 )     2,119       (17,516 )
Provision for income taxes     3,758       3,371       294       9,914       2,444  
    Net income (loss)   $ (10,209 )   $ 7,958     $ (1,461 )   $ (7,795 )   $ (19,960 )
                         
Earnings per share:                    
  Basic   $ (0.48 )   $ 0.57     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (1.44 )
  Diluted   $ (0.48 )   $ 0.50     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (1.44 )
                         
Shares used in computing per-share calculation:                    
  Basic     21,435       13,986       13,865       15,785       13,841  
  Diluted     21,435       15,955       13,865       15,785       13,841  
                         
                         
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:                
  Cost of sales   $ 192     $ 176     $ 113     $ 636     $ 461  
  Research and development     232       (22 )     162       655     $ 725  
  Selling, general and administrative     1,407       1,235       627       4,073     $ 2,686  
    Total stock-based compensation expense   $ 1,831     $ 1,389     $ 902     $ 5,364     $ 3,872  
                         
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets expense as follows:                
  Research and development   $ 1,225     $ 1,224     $ 1,225     $ 4,897     $ 4,897  
  Selling, general and administrative     1,746       1,774       2,196       7,042       8,471  
    Total amortization expense   $ 2,971     $ 2,998     $ 3,421     $ 11,939     $ 13,368  
                         


SMART Global Holdings, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Results
(In thousands, except per share data)
                         
        Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended
         August 25,
2017
   May 26,
2017
   August 26,
2016
   August 25,
2017
   August 26,
2016
Reconciliation of gross profit:                    
GAAP gross profit   $ 48,008     $ 47,375     $ 29,876     $ 162,250     $ 106,932  
  GAAP gross margin     21.5%       22.9%       20.4%       21.3%       20.0%  
                         
Add: Share-based compensation included in cost of sales     192       176       113       636       461  
                         
Non-GAAP gross profit   $ 48,200     $ 47,551     $ 29,989     $ 162,886     $ 107,393  
  Non-GAAP gross margin     21.6%       23.0%       20.5%       21.4%       20.1%  
                         
Reconciliation of operating expenses:                    
GAAP operating expenses   $ 27,440     $ 26,990     $ 25,877     $ 108,376     $ 100,747  
                         
Less: Share-based compensation expense included in opex                    
  Research and development     232       (22 )     162       655       725  
  Selling, general and administrative     1,407       1,235       627       4,073       2,686  
    Total     1,639       1,213       789       4,728       3,411  
                         
Less: Amortization of intangible assets included in opex                    
  Research and development     1,225       1,224       1,225       4,897       4,897  
  Selling, general and administrative     1,746       1,774       2,196       7,042       8,471  
    Total     2,971       2,998       3,421       11,939       13,368  
                         
Non-GAAP operating expenses   $ 22,830     $ 22,779     $ 21,667     $ 91,709     $ 83,968  
                         
Reconciliation of income from operations:                    
GAAP income from operations   $ 20,568     $ 20,385     $ 3,999     $ 53,874     $ 6,185  
  GAAP operating margin     9.2%       9.8%       2.7%       7.1%       1.2%  
                         
Add: Share-based compensation expense     1,831       1,389       902       5,364       3,872  
Add: Amortization of intangible assets     2,971       2,998       3,421       11,939       13,368  
                         
Non-GAAP income from operations   $ 25,370     $ 24,772     $ 8,322     $ 71,177     $ 23,425  
  Non-GAAP operating margin     11.4%       12.0%       5.7%       9.3%       4.4%  
                         
Reconciliation of provision for income taxes:                    
GAAP provision for income taxes   $ 3,758     $ 3,371     $ 294     $ 9,914     $ 2,444  
  GAAP effective tax rate     -58.3%       29.8%       -25.2%       467.9%       -14.0%  
                         
Tax effect of adjustments to GAAP results     (317 )     (376 )     (357 )     (1,395 )     (1,365 )
                         
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes   $ 4,075     $ 3,747     $ 651     $ 11,309     $ 3,809  
  Non-GAAP effective tax rate     19.0%       21.5%       20.6%       23.6%       -1380.1%  
                         
Reconciliation of net income (loss) per share (diluted)                    
and diluted per share amounts:                    
GAAP net income (loss)   $ (10,209 )   $ 7,958     $ (1,461 )   $ (7,795 )   $ (19,960 )
                         
Adjustments to GAAP net income:                    
  Share-based compensation     1,831       1,389       902       5,364       3,872  
  Amortization of intangible assets     2,971       2,998       3,421       11,939       13,368  
  Amortization of debt discount related to warrants     1,214       1,733       -       5,127       -  
  Loss on early debt repayment     6,743       -       -       6,743       -  
  Loss on extinguishment of LT debt     15,194       -       -       16,579       -  
  Tax effect of items excluded from non-GAAP results     (317 )     (376 )     (357 )     (1,395 )     (1,365 )
                         
Non-GAAP net income (loss)   $ 17,427     $ 13,702     $ 2,505     $ 36,562     $ (4,085 )
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding for calculation                    
  of non-GAAP income per share (diluted)     22,011       15,955       13,865       16,171       13,841  
                         
Non-GAAP net income per share (diluted)   $ 0.79     $ 0.86     $ 0.18     $ 2.26     $ (0.30 )
                         
Pro forma weighted average shares outstanding for                    
  computing pro forma diluted per-share calculation*         22,050              
                         
Pro forma non-GAAP net income per share (diluted)       $ 0.62              
                         
* Assuming IPO closing shares (6,095) on May 30, 2017 were issued and outstanding as of the beginning of Q3'17.    


SMART Global Holdings, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, except per share data)
                         
        Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended
         August 25,
2017
   May 26,
2017
   August 26,
2016
   August 25,
2017
   August 26,
2016
                         
GAAP net income (loss)   $ (10,209 )   $ 7,958   $ (1,461 )   $ (7,795 )   $ (19,960 )
                         
  Share-based compensation expense     1,831       1,389     902       5,364       3,872  
  Amortization of intangible assets     2,971       2,998     3,421       11,939       13,368  
  Interest expense, net     6,132       8,294     6,310       29,204       25,575  
  Provision for income tax     3,758       3,371     294       9,914       2,444  
  Depreciation     4,869       4,848     4,668       21,300       18,111  
  Management advisory fees           1,000     1,000       3,000       4,001  
  Debt extension costs*                     1,745        
  Loss on early debt repayment **     6,743                 6,743        
  Loss on extinguishment of LT debt ***     15,194                 16,579        
  Restructuring               (8 )     457       1,135  
  Special retention bonuses               265       25       1,611  
  Valuation adjustment related to prepaid                    
    state value-added taxes               908             908  
  Investment advisory fees                     540        
  Obsolete inventory related to restructuring                     372        
  Misappropriated product shipment                           695  
                         
  Adjusted EBITDA   $ 31,289     $ 29,858   $ 16,299     $ 99,387     $ 51,760  
                                           
  * Debt extension costs consist of $1.7 million associated with the amendment of our senior secured term loan and revolving
    credit facility in November 2016.                    
                         
  ** Loss on early payment of term loan for principal amount of $61.1 million in June 2017 related to IPO.
                         
  *** Consists of $15.2 million loss on extinguishment of long-term debt for principal payment of $151.0 million in August 2017 
    and $1.4 million loss on a February 2017 extinguishment.


SMART Global Holdings, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
                         
                August 25   May 26,   August 26,
                  2017       2017       2016  
Assets            
Current assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 22,436     $ 22,341     $ 58,634  
  Accounts receivable, net     183,303       174,453       141,036  
  Inventories       127,135       135,489       103,066  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     14,115       15,699       16,522  
          Total current assets     346,989       347,982       319,258  
Property and equipment, net     55,182       52,006       57,600  
Other noncurrent assets     26,728       21,936       19,937  
Intangible assets, net     5,107       8,001       16,884  
Goodwill           46,022       45,360       44,976  
          Total assets   $ 480,028     $ 475,285     $ 458,655  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity            
Current liabilities:            
  Accounts payable   $ 189,717     $ 210,633     $ 197,976  
  Accrued liabilities     27,316       22,130       14,071  
  Current portion of long-term debt     22,841       13,024       17,116  
          Total current liabilities     239,874       245,787       229,163  
Long-term debt       154,450       197,910       225,587  
Deferred tax liabilities     1,439       1,769       2,677  
Other long-term liabilities     1,869       2,437       2,465  
          Total liabilities   $ 397,632     $ 447,903     $ 459,892  
Shareholders’ equity (deficit):            
  Ordinary shares     653       420       416  
  Additional paid-in capital     232,162       170,502       145,284  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (143,210 )     (146,540 )     (147,523 )
  Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)     (7,209 )     3,000       586  
          Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)     82,396       27,382       (1,237 )
          Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 480,028     $ 475,285     $ 458,655  
                         


SMART Global Holdings, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
                                 
                Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended
                August 25,
2017
  May 26,
2017
  August 26,
2016
  August 25,
2017
  August 26,
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:                    
  Net income (loss)   $ (10,209 )   $ 7,958     $ (1,461 )   $ (7,795 )   $ (19,960 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by                    
    (used in) operating activities:                    
      Depreciation and amortization     7,839       7,846       8,090       33,238       31,480  
      Share-based compensation     1,831       1,389       902       5,364       3,872  
      Provision for doubtful accounts receivable and sales returns     (82 )     205       34       (51 )     18  
      Deferred income tax benefit     (1,194 )     (84 )     270       (2,389 )     (1,417 )
      (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment     223             2       352       (55 )
      Extinguishment loss on long-term debt     15,194                   16,580        
      Loss on early debt payment     6,744                   6,744        
      Amortization of debt issuance costs     486       628       768       2,337       3,042  
      Amortization of debt original issuance discount     106       119       419       766       1,654  
      Amortization of debt discount     1,215       1,733             5,128        
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                    
        Accounts receivable     (6,910 )     (36,891 )     (9,147 )     (40,426 )     44,922  
        Inventories     9,333       (4,833 )     5,616       (21,851 )     31,326  
        Prepaid expenses and other assets     (799 )     (735 )     8,663       (58 )     11,007  
        Accounts payable     (22,407 )     27,525       (15,595 )     (10,608 )     (86,588 )
        Accrued expenses and other liabilities     4,639       3,846       (3,811 )     11,736       (4,251 )
          Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     6,009       8,706       (5,250 )     (933 )     15,050  
Cash flows from investing activities:                    
  Capital expenditures and deposits on equipment     (7,499 )     (3,784 )     (3,849 )     (18,678 )     (13,844 )
  Restricted cash                 13             194  
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     184       425       36       651       281  
          Net cash used in investing activities     (7,315 )     (3,359 )     (3,800 )     (18,027 )     (13,369 )
Cash flows from financing activities:                    
  Proceeds from long-term debt borrowing                 592             5,771  
  Long-term debt payment     (2,009 )     (5,954 )     (4,246 )     (19,698 )     (16,694 )
  Early payment of long-term debt     (61,127 )                 (61,127 )      
  Payment for extinguishment of long-term debt     (151,008 )                 (151,946 )      
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of costs paid     156,962                   156,962        
  Fees paid for revolving line of credit refinancing     (3,167 )                 (3,167 )    
  Issuance of ordinary shares from an initial public offering, net of                    
    underwriting commissions     63,507                   63,507        
  Payment of costs related to initial public offering     (949 )     (200 )     6       (1,149 )      
  Proceeds from borrowings under revolving line of credit     119,500       123,000       106,500       457,750       279,200  
  Repayments of borrowings under revolving line of credit     (119,500 )     (123,000 )     (106,500 )     (457,750 )     (279,200 )
  Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares from share option exercise     58       348       92       406       133  
  Tax payments due upon issuance of oridnary shares for release of                    
    restricted stock units     (763 )                 (763 )      
  Repurchase of ordinary shares                             (124 )
          Net cash used in financing activities     1,504       (5,806 )     (3,556 )     (16,975 )     (10,914 )
  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     (103 )     (541 )     (1,936 )     (263 )     (227 )
          Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     95       (1,000 )     (14,542 )     (36,198 )     (9,460 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     22,341       23,341       73,176       58,634       68,094  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 22,436     $ 22,341     $ 58,634     $ 22,436     $ 58,634  
                                 

Investor Contact:
Suzanne Schmidt
Investor Relations for SMART Global Holdings, Inc.
(510) 360-8596
ir@smartm.com

 

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