Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012
Q3 2012 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: $443.7 million
- GAAP earnings per share: $0.50
- Non-GAAP earnings per share: $0.55

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today reported results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2012.

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, Synopsys reported revenue of $443.7 million, compared to $386.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, an increase of 14.8 percent.  

"Our business is strong, reflected in the excellent results we delivered in the third quarter," said Aart de Geus, chairman and co-CEO of Synopsys.  "We see our customers continuing to drive design aggressively, even in the context of an uncertain economy.  The electronic design automation and IP industries are increasing in importance, and Synopsys in particular is well-positioned to accelerate innovation due to its combination of financial strength, technology leadership, global support, and strategic vision."

GAAP Results

On a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 was $75.7 million, or $0.50 per share, compared to $52.1 million, or $0.35 per share, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011.

Non-GAAP Results

On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 was $82.3 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $68.1 million, or $0.46 per share, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011. 

Financial Targets

Synopsys also provided its financial targets for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2012.  These targets do not include any impact from the pending acquisition of SpringSoft, or other future acquisition-related expenses that may be incurred in fiscal year 2012.  These targets constitute forward-looking information and are based on current expectations.  For a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these targets, see "Forward-Looking Statements" below. 

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012 Targets:

  • Revenue: $440 million - $448 million
  • GAAP expenses: $387 million - $403 million
  • Non-GAAP expenses: $345 million - $355 million
  • Other income and expense: ($2) million - $0 million
  • Tax rate applied in non-GAAP net income calculations: approximately 24 percent
  • Fully diluted outstanding shares: 150 million - 154 million
  • GAAP earnings per share: $0.22 - $0.28
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share: $0.46 - $0.48
  • Revenue from backlog: greater than 90 percent

Full Fiscal Year 2012 Targets:

  • Revenue: $1.742 billion - $1.750 billion
  • Other income and expense: $1 million - $3 million
  • Tax rate applied in non-GAAP net income calculations: approximately 24 percent
  • Fully diluted outstanding shares: 148 million - 152 million
  • GAAP earnings per share: $1.25- $1.31
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share: $2.09 - $2.11
  • Cash flow from operations: approximately $450 million

GAAP Reconciliation

Synopsys continues to provide all information required in accordance with GAAP, but believes evaluating its ongoing operating results may not be as useful if an investor is limited to reviewing only GAAP financial measures.  Accordingly, Synopsys presents non-GAAP financial measures in reporting its financial results to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate Synopsys' operating results in a manner that focuses on what Synopsys believes to be its ongoing business operations and what Synopsys uses to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes.  Synopsys' management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Synopsys' management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP information that includes: (i) the amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) the impact of stock compensation, (iii) acquisition-related costs, (iv) other significant items, including facilities restructuring charges and the effect of benefits from tax settlements with tax authorities, and (v) the income tax effect of non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments as well as unusual or infrequent tax adjustments; and the non-GAAP measures that exclude such information in order to assess the performance of Synopsys' business and for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods.  Whenever Synopsys uses a non-GAAP financial measure, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure.  Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as detailed below.

Reconciliation of Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results

The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP in the calculation of non-GAAP net income and earnings per share for the periods indicated below.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results

(unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)

               
 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

July 31,

 

July 31,

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

GAAP net income

$ 75,656

 

$ 52,082

 

$ 153,321

 

$ 181,422

Adjustments:

             

Amortization of intangible assets

25,991

 

16,921

 

71,504

 

52,568

Stock compensation

17,223

 

13,515

 

54,078

 

41,430

Acquisition-related costs

3,655

 

(198)

 

35,738

 

268

Facility restructuring charges

-

 

-

 

470

 

-

Benefit from tax settlements

(32,169)

 

-

 

(32,169)

 

(32,782)

Tax adjustments

(8,023)

 

(14,226)

 

(39,781)

 

(37,960)

Non-GAAP net income

$ 82,333

 

$ 68,094

 

$ 243,161

 

$ 204,946

               
               
               
 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

July 31,

 

July 31,

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

GAAP net income per share

$     0.50

 

$     0.35

 

$       1.03

 

$       1.20

Adjustments:

             

Amortization of intangible assets

0.17

 

0.11

 

0.48

 

0.35

Stock compensation

0.12

 

0.09

 

0.36

 

0.27

Acquisition-related costs

0.02

 

(0.00)

 

0.24

 

0.00

Facility restructuring charges

-

 

-

 

0.00

 

-

Benefit from tax settlements

(0.21)

 

-

 

(0.21)

 

(0.22)

Tax adjustments

(0.05)

 

(0.09)

 

(0.27)

 

(0.25)

Non-GAAP net income per share

$     0.55

 

$     0.46

 

$       1.63

 

$       1.35

               

Shares used in calculation

150,644

 

148,045

 

149,095

 

151,598

Reconciliation of Target Non-GAAP Operating Results

The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP in the calculation of target non-GAAP operating results for the periods indicated below.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Targets

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

       
 

 Range for Three Months 

 

Ending October 31, 2012 (1)

 

Low

 

High

Target GAAP expenses

$ 387,000

 

$ 403,000

Adjustments:

     

       Estimated impact of amortization of intangible assets

(26,000)

 

(29,000)

       Estimated impact of stock compensation

(16,000)

 

(19,000)

Target non-GAAP expenses

$ 345,000

 

$ 355,000

       
       
 

Range for Three Months

 

Ending October 31, 2012 (1)

 

Low

 

High

Target GAAP earnings per share

$       0.22

 

$       0.28

Adjustments:

     

Estimated impact of amortization of intangible assets

0.19

 

0.17

Estimated impact of stock compensation

0.13

 

0.11

Net non-GAAP tax adjustments 

(0.08)

 

(0.08)

Target non-GAAP earnings per share

$       0.46

 

$       0.48

       

Shares used in non-GAAP calculation (midpoint of target range)

152,000

 

152,000

       
       

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Full Fiscal Year 2012 Targets

       
 

Range for Fiscal Year

 

Ending October 31, 2012 (1)

 

Low

 

High

Target GAAP earnings per share

$       1.25

 

$       1.31

Adjustments:

     

Estimated impact of amortization of intangible assets

0.67

 

0.65

Estimated impact of stock compensation

0.49

 

0.47

Acquisition-related costs

0.24

 

0.24

Facility restructuring charges

0.00

 

0.00

Benefit from tax settlements

(0.21)

 

(0.21)

Net non-GAAP tax adjustments

(0.35)

 

(0.35)

Target non-GAAP earnings per share

$       2.09

 

$       2.11

       

Shares used in non-GAAP calculation (midpoint of target range)

150,000

 

150,000

       

(1)

Synopsys' fiscal 2012 is a 53 week year ending on November 3, 2012.  Synopsys' fourth quarter ends on November 3, 2012.  For presentation purposes, the periods refer to calendar month October 31, 2012. 

Earnings Call Open to Investors

Synopsys will hold a conference call for financial analysts and investors today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.  A live webcast of the call will be available at Synopsys' corporate website at www.synopsys.com.  A recording of the call will be available by calling +1-800-475-6701 (+1-320-365-3844 for international callers), access code 256843, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.  A webcast replay will also be available on the website from approximately 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time today through the time Synopsys announces its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 in December 2012.  Synopsys will post copies of the prepared remarks of Aart de Geus, chairman and co-chief executive officer, and Brian Beattie, chief financial officer, on its website following the call.  In addition, Synopsys makes additional financial information available in a financial supplement also posted on the corporate website.

Effectiveness of Information

The targets included in this release, the statements made during the earnings conference call and the information contained in the financial supplement (available in the Investor Relations section of Synopsys' website at www.synopsys.com) represent Synopsys' expectations and beliefs as of the date of this release only.  Although this press release, copies of the prepared remarks of the co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer made during the call and the financial supplement will remain available on Synopsys' website through the date of the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 earnings call in December 2012, their continued availability through such date does not mean that Synopsys is reaffirming or confirming their continued validity.  Synopsys does not currently intend to report on its progress during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 or comment to analysts or investors on, or otherwise update, the targets given in this earnings release.

Availability of Final Financial Statements

Synopsys will include final financial statements for the third quarter fiscal 2012 in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q to be filed by September 13, 2012.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements made in this press release regarding projected financial results in the sections entitled "Financial Targets," and "Reconciliation of Target Non-GAAP Operating Results," and certain other statements, including statements regarding business objectives, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, certain statements made in the earnings conference call are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Actual results could differ materially from those described by these statements due to a number of uncertainties, including, but not limited to:

  • continued uncertainty in the global economy and its potential impact on the semiconductor and electronics industries;
  • uncertainty in the growth of the semiconductor and electronics industry;
  • Synopsys' ability to realize the potential financial or strategic benefits of acquisitions it completes, including the recent acquisition of Magma Design Automation, Inc., and the difficulties in the integration of the products and operations of acquired companies or assets into Synopsys' products and operations, delays in customer orders, potential loss of customers, key employees, partners or vendors, customer demand and support obligations for product offerings, and disruption of ongoing business operations and diversion of management attention;
  • increased competition in the market for Synopsys' products and services including through consolidation in the industry and among our customers;
  • changes in demand for Synopsys' products due to fluctuations in demand for its customers' products;
  • the possibility of litigation;
  • lower-than-anticipated new IC design starts;
  • lower-than-anticipated purchases or delays in purchases of software or consulting services by Synopsys' customers, including delays in the renewal, or non-renewal, of Synopsys' license arrangements with major customers;
  • changes in the mix of time-based licenses and upfront licenses;  
  • lower-than-expected orders; and
  • failure of customers to pay license fees as scheduled.

In addition, Synopsys' actual expenses, earnings per share and tax rate on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis for the fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2012; actual expenses, earnings per share, tax rate, and other projections on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis for fiscal year 2012; and cash flow from operations on a GAAP basis for fiscal year 2012 could differ materially from the targets stated under "Financial Targets" above for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, (i) integration and other acquisition-related costs, (ii) application of the actual consolidated GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates for such periods, or judgment by management, based upon the status of pending audits and settlements to increase or decrease an income tax asset or liability, (iii) a determination by Synopsys that any portion of its goodwill or intangible assets have become impaired, (iv) changes in the anticipated amount of employee stock-based compensation expense recognized on Synopsys' financial statements, (v) actual change in the fair value of Synopsys' non-qualified deferred compensation plan obligations, (vi) increases or decreases to estimated capital expenditures, (vii) changes driven by new accounting rules, regulations, interpretations or guidance, (viii) general economic conditions, and (ix) other risks as detailed in Synopsys' SEC filings, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section in its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended April 30, 2012. Furthermore, Synopsys' actual tax rates applied to income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 could differ from the targets given in this press release as a result of a number of factors, including the actual geographic mix of revenue during the quarter and year, and actions by the government.

Finally, Synopsys' targets for outstanding shares in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 could differ from the targets given in this press release as a result of higher than expected employee stock plan issuances or stock option exercises, acquisitions, and the extent of Synopsys' stock repurchase activity.

Synopsys is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter any of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release, the conference call or the financial supplement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Lisa L. Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901
Synopsys-ir@synopsys.com

EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Yvette Huygen
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-4547
yvetteh@synopsys.com

SYNOPSYS, INC.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (1)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

               
               
 

  Three Months Ended July 31,

 

Nine Months Ended July 31,

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

Revenue:

             

  Time-based license

$  362,788

 

$  322,147

 

$   1,082,262

 

$    936,518

  Upfront license

25,423

 

19,013

 

76,268

 

70,562

  Maintenance and service

55,536

 

45,635

 

143,274

 

138,029

      Total revenue

443,747

 

386,795

 

1,301,804

 

1,145,109

Cost of revenue:

             

  License

57,415

 

52,089

 

172,729

 

153,758

  Maintenance and service

21,218

 

19,275

 

59,177

 

59,796

  Amortization of intangible assets

21,156

 

13,368

 

58,243

 

41,511

     Total cost of revenue

99,789

 

84,732

 

290,149

 

255,065

Gross margin

343,958

 

302,063

 

1,011,655

 

890,044

Operating expenses:

             

  Research and development

143,955

 

122,547

 

428,060

 

366,456

  Sales and marketing

100,004

 

90,732

 

304,244

 

269,618

  General and administrative

31,769

 

27,052

 

115,556

 

86,387

  Amortization of intangible assets 

4,835

 

3,553

 

13,261

 

11,057

     Total operating expenses

280,563

 

243,884

 

861,121

 

733,518

Operating income

63,395

 

58,179

 

150,534

 

156,526

Other income (expense), net

(2,310)

 

(2,212)

 

7,869

 

9,032

Income before income taxes

61,085

 

55,967

 

158,403

 

165,558

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(14,571)

 

3,885

 

5,082

 

(15,864)

Net income

$    75,656

 

$    52,082

 

$      153,321

 

$    181,422

               

Net income per share:

             

  Basic

$       0.51

 

$       0.36

 

$           1.05

 

$         1.23

  Diluted

$       0.50

 

$       0.35

 

$           1.03

 

$         1.20

               

Shares used in computing per share amounts:

             

  Basic

147,801

 

144,960

 

145,827

 

147,479

  Diluted

150,644

 

148,045

 

149,095

 

151,598

               

(1)

Synopsys' third quarter of fiscal 2012 ended on August 4, 2012.  For presentation purposes, we refer to a calendar month ending July 31. Synopsys' first quarter of fiscal 2012 includes an extra week. 

 

SYNOPSYS, INC.

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (1)

(in thousands, except par value amounts)

         
   

July 31, 2012

 

October 31, 2011

ASSETS:

       

Current assets:

       

  Cash and cash equivalents

 

$      963,767

 

$         855,077

  Short-term investments

 

-

 

148,997

           Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

 

963,767

 

1,004,074

  Accounts receivable, net

 

210,929

 

203,124

  Deferred income taxes

 

64,131

 

58,536

  Income taxes receivable and prepaid taxes

 

17,700

 

25,545

  Prepaid and other current assets

 

37,175

 

46,776

          Total current assets

 

1,293,702

 

1,338,055

Property and equipment, net

 

165,909

 

159,517

Goodwill

 

1,638,884

 

1,289,286

Intangible assets, net

 

350,893

 

196,031

Long-term prepaid taxes

 

22,894

 

1,510

Long-term deferred income taxes

 

284,905

 

281,056

Other long-term assets

 

112,084

 

103,389

           Total assets

 

$   3,869,271

 

$      3,368,844

         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

       

Current liabilities:

       

  Short-term debt

 

$       30,000

 

$                  -

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

302,888

 

302,176

  Accrued income taxes

 

7,183

 

4,589

  Deferred revenue

 

798,144

 

703,555

           Total current liabilities

 

1,138,215

 

1,010,320

Long-term debt

 

112,500

 

-

Long-term accrued income taxes

 

44,916

 

92,940

Other long-term liabilities

 

124,595

 

108,076

Long-term deferred revenue

 

57,945

 

56,208

           Total liabilities

 

1,478,171

 

1,267,544

Stockholders' equity:

       

  Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 2,000 shares authorized;

  none outstanding

 

-

 

-

  Common stock, $0.01 par value: 400,000 shares authorized;

  148,626 and 143,308 shares outstanding, respectively

 

 

1,486

 

 

1,433

  Capital in excess of par value

 

1,570,059

 

1,521,327

  Retained earnings

 

1,079,382

 

957,517

  Treasury stock, at cost: 8,638 and 13,956 shares, respectively

 

(228,104)

 

(358,032)

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss 

 

(31,723)

 

(20,945)

           Total stockholders' equity

 

2,391,100

 

2,101,300

           Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$   3,869,271

 

$      3,368,844

         

(1)

Synopsys' third quarter of fiscal 2012 ended on August 4, 2012 and its fiscal 2011 ended on October 29, 2011. For presentation purposes, we refer to calendar months ending July 31 and October 31.  Synopsys' first quarter of fiscal 2012 includes an extra week. 

 
 

SYNOPSYS, INC.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (1)

(in thousands)

       
 

 Nine Months Ended July 31, 

 

2012

 

2011

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net income

$153,321

 

$181,422

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating

     

    activities:

     

Amortization and depreciation

115,076

 

96,959

Stock compensation

54,078

 

41,430

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

973

 

910

Write-down of long-term investments

452

 

999

Gain on sale of investments

(650)

 

(829)

Deferred income taxes

10,553

 

(4,891)

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of 

     

acquired assets and liabilities:

     

Accounts receivable

14,401

 

6,780

Prepaid and other current assets

6,116

 

(7,560)

Other long-term assets

(7,146)

 

(7,681)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

(15,490)

 

(17,285)

Income taxes

(32,370)

 

(38,998)

Deferred revenue

83,822

 

116,034

Net cash provided by operating activities

383,136

 

367,290

       

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     

Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments

166,132

 

104,013

Purchases of short-term investments

(18,179)

 

(92,611)

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

506

 

-

Purchases of property and equipment

(32,718)

 

(42,836)

Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(584,418)

 

(5,382)

Capitalization of software development costs

(2,308)

 

(2,269)

Net cash used in investing activities

(470,985)

 

(39,085)

       

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     

Principal payments on capital leases

(5,177)

 

(4,592)

Proceeds from credit facility and term loan

250,000

 

-

Repayment of debt

(128,656)

 

-

Issuances of common stock

128,556

 

119,826

Purchases of treasury stock

(40,000)

 

(334,985)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

204,723

 

(219,751)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(8,184)

 

6,025

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

108,690

 

114,479

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year

855,077

 

775,407

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

$963,767

 

$889,886

       

(1)

Synopsys' third quarter of fiscal 2012 ended on August 4, 2012.  For presentation purposes, we refer to a calendar month ending July 31. Synopsys' first quarter of fiscal 2012 includes an extra week. 

SOURCE Synopsys, Inc.