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IPG Photonics Reports 16% Revenue Growth for Third Quarter 2014

October 28, 2014


IPG Photonics Reports 16% Revenue Growth for Third Quarter 2014

Record Revenues Driven by Robust Sales Growth in Europe and China

Company Leverages Operating Model as Gross Margin Climbs to 54.6% and Net Income Growth Outpaces Increase in Revenue

OXFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.

      Three Months Ended September 30,        

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   
(In millions, except per share data) 2014       2013   % Change 2014       2013   % Change
Revenue $ 199.7 $ 172.2 16 % $ 562.4 $ 482.2 17 %
Gross margin 54.6 % 53.9 % 53.8 % 53.6 %
Operating income $ 77.6 $ 59.8 30 % $ 204.1 $ 169.3 21 %
Operating margin 38.9 % 34.7 % 36.3 % 35.1 %
Net income attributable to IPG Photonics Corporation $ 55.2 $ 42.3 30 % $ 144.0 $ 119.2 21 %
Earnings per diluted share $ 1.05 $ 0.81 30 % $ 2.73 $ 2.28 20 %

IPG delivered a 16% increase in revenue for the third quarter to a record $199.7 million and net income rose 30% year-over-year. Excluding foreign exchange gains and losses, net income grew by 21% year-over-year.

"These results demonstrate our fiber lasers' continued penetration of large scale applications, our ability to capitalize on growing demand for several key applications, as well as the leverage we have in our operating model," said Dr. Valentin Gapontsev, IPG Photonics' Chief Executive Officer.

Sales for materials processing applications grew by 17% primarily due to increased demand for metal cutting, marking and engraving and additive manufacturing. Strong sales across IPG's entire fiber laser product portfolio contributed to the year-over-year revenue growth. Sales of high-power lasers increased by 10% driven by very strong demand for cutting applications. Medium-power laser sales were up 45% and low-power sales grew 14%. Pulsed laser sales were up 11%, driven by traction in China, where IPG recently launched a new low-power, low-cost pulsed laser. QCW laser sales increased by 122%, partly driven by IPG's successful penetration of OEMs for turbine blade drilling and, in particular, fine welding applications.

Geographically, IPG achieved robust sales growth in Europe and China, with both up more than 20% from last year, as well as strong growth in Turkey and the rest of Asia, excluding Japan. Lower sales in the U.S. and Japan partially offset the strong growth elsewhere.

The Company generated $47.2 million in cash from operating activities and finished the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $487.5 million after using $28.9 million to finance capital expenditures during the third quarter.

Business Outlook and Financial Guidance

"Entering the fourth quarter, we remain focused on generating profitable growth by expanding business with existing OEMs, establishing new OEM partnerships, and qualifying IPG's fiber lasers for new applications. We are confident in the growing share that fiber lasers have in both laser markets and non-laser applications and our position as the most dynamic and innovative laser company. IPG will continue to make strategic investments that enhance our product pipeline and expand our worldwide infrastructure to capitalize on the many opportunities available to us," concluded Dr. Gapontsev.

IPG Photonics expects revenue in the range of $190 million to $205 million for the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company anticipates earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.86 to $1.01 based on 52,792,000 diluted common shares, which includes 52,088,000 basic common shares outstanding and 704,000 potentially dilutive options at September 30, 2014.

As discussed in more detail in the "Safe Harbor" passage of this news release, actual results may differ from this guidance due to various factors including, but not limited to, product demand, order cancellations and delays, competition and general economic conditions. This guidance is subject to the risks outlined in the Company's reports with the SEC, and assumes that exchange rates remain at present levels.

Conference Call Reminder

The Company will hold a conference call to review its financial results and business highlights today, October 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live and can be accessed on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.ipgphotonics.com. The conference call also can be accessed by dialing (877) 709-8155 or (201) 689-8881. Interested parties that are unable to listen to the live call may access an archived version of the webcast, which will be available for approximately one year on IPG's website.

About IPG Photonics Corporation

IPG Photonics Corporation is the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in 1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in diverse applications, primarily materials processing. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs. IPG has its headquarters in Oxford, Massachusetts, and has additional plants and offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.ipgphotonics.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Information and statements provided by the Company and its employees, including statements in this press release, that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, generating profitable growth through expanding the Company's business with existing OEMs, finding new OEMs and applications and qualifying IPG's fiber lasers for new applications, growing the share that fiber lasers have in both laser markets and non-laser applications, IPG's position as the most dynamic and innovative laser company, continuing to make strategic investments that enhance the product pipeline, expanding worldwide infrastructure, and guidance for the fourth quarter of 2014. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the strength or weakness of the business conditions in industries and geographic markets that the Company serves, particularly the effect of downturns in the markets served; uncertainties and adverse changes in the general economic conditions of markets; the Company's ability to penetrate new applications for fiber lasers and increase market share; the rate of acceptance and penetration of IPG's products; high levels of fixed costs from IPG's vertical integration; the appropriateness of IPG's manufacturing capacity for the level of demand; competitive factors, including declining average selling prices; the effect of acquisitions and investments; inventory write-downs; foreign currency fluctuations; intellectual property infringement claims and litigation; interruption in supply of key components; manufacturing risks; building and expanding field service and support operations; inability to manage risks associated with international customers and operations; and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. Readers are encouraged to refer to the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed with the SEC on February 28, 2014) and its periodic reports filed with the SEC, as applicable. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

         
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2014       2013   2014         2013  
(in thousands, except per share data)
NET SALES $ 199,651 $ 172,152 $ 562,430 $ 482,175
COST OF SALES 90,561   79,339   259,829   223,799  
GROSS PROFIT 109,090   92,813   302,601   258,376  
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing 7,496 6,801 22,708 19,514
Research and development 13,447 11,501 39,593 30,782
General and administrative 14,172 13,175 40,212 37,814
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange (3,614 ) 1,563   (4,039 ) 972  
Total operating expenses 31,501   33,040   98,474   89,082  
OPERATING INCOME 77,589   59,773   204,127   169,294  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:
Interest (expense) income, net (4 ) 63 (143 ) (25 )
Other income, net 162   218   735   49  
Total other income (expense) 158   281   592   24  
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 77,747 60,054 204,719 169,318
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (22,547 ) (17,716 ) (60,705 ) (50,133 )
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION $ 55,200   $ 42,338   $ 144,014   $ 119,185  
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION PER SHARE:
Basic $ 1.06 $ 0.82 $ 2.77 $ 2.32
Diluted $ 1.05 $ 0.81 $ 2.73 $ 2.28
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 52,088 51,495 52,060 51,474
Diluted 52,792 52,367 52,780 52,346
 
 

IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

           
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands) 2014       2013 2014       2013
Cost of sales $ 1,091 $ 842 $ 3,022 $ 2,324
Sales and marketing 318 327 1,125 928
Research and development 803 512 2,229 1,377
General and administrative 1,683   1,450   4,691   3,975  
Total stock-based compensation 3,895 3,131 11,067 8,604
Tax benefit recognized (1,265 ) (996 ) (3,560 ) (2,772 )
Net stock-based compensation $ 2,630   $ 2,135   $ 7,507   $ 5,832  
 
 

IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF ACQUISITION RELATED COSTS IN COST OF SALES

       
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands) 2014       2013 2014       2013
Cost of sales
Step-up of inventory (1) $ — $ 456 $ — $ 1,318
Amortization of intangible assets (2) 157   179   469   541
Total acquisition related costs $ 157   $ 635   $ 469   $ 1,859
 
 

(1) Amount relates to Microsystems step-up adjustment on inventory sold during the period

(2) Amount relates to intangible amortization expense during periods presented including amortization of acquired patents

IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

           
September 30, December 31,
2014   2013  
(In thousands, except share and per

share data)

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 487,518 $ 448,776
Accounts receivable, net 136,629 103,803
Inventories 179,476 172,700
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable 20,940 15,996
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 23,464 30,836
Deferred income taxes, net 15,227   14,232  
Total current assets 863,254 786,343
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 271,286 252,245
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, NET 9,674 4,799
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 9,847 9,564
GOODWILL 455 455
OTHER ASSETS 30,872   7,810  
TOTAL $ 1,185,388   $ 1,061,216  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Revolving line-of-credit facilities $ 2,276 $ 3,296
Current portion of long-term debt 11,667 1,333
Accounts payable 18,969 18,787
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 66,862 59,336
Deferred income taxes, net 3,151 2,109
Income taxes payable 25,088   15,218  

Total current liabilities

128,013 100,079
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 20,672 21,835
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION —   11,333  
Total liabilities 148,685 133,247
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized; 52,164,154 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014; 51,930,978 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 5 5
Additional paid-in capital 556,401 538,908
Retained earnings 534,771 390,757
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (54,474 ) (1,701 )
Total IPG Photonics Corporation stockholders' equity 1,036,703   927,969  
TOTAL $ 1,185,388   $ 1,061,216  
 
 

IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

     
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2014       2013  
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 144,014 $ 119,185
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 26,409 23,414
Provisions for inventory, warranty & bad debt 19,906 18,203
Other 1,030 2,354
Changes in assets and liabilities that (used) provided cash:
Accounts receivable/payable (36,602 ) (28,950 )
Inventories (30,220 ) (43,705 )
Other (450 ) (29,540 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 124,087   60,961  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of and deposits on property, plant and equipment and other (74,723 ) (48,333 )
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 418 202
Acquisition of businesses — (5,555 )
Other 66   442  
Net cash used in investing activities (74,239 ) (53,244 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Line-of-credit facilities (785 ) (895 )
Principal payments on long-term borrowings (1,000 ) (2,519 )
Tax benefits from exercise of employee stock options 2,696 3,610
Exercise of employee stock options and issuances under employee stock purchase plan 3,730   3,228  
Net cash provided by financing activities 4,641   3,424  
EFFECT OF CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (15,747 ) 3,161  
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 38,742 14,302
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of period 448,776   384,053  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — End of period $ 487,518   $ 398,355  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest $ 302   $ 190  
Cash paid for income taxes $ 56,583   $ 74,107  
 
 

IPG Photonics Corporation
Tim Mammen, 508-373-1100
Chief Financial Officer
or
Sharon Merrill
David Calusdian, 617-542-5300
Executive Vice President

Source: IPG Photonics Corporation

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