Cadence Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020.

Cadence reported 2020 revenue of $2.683 billion, compared to revenue of $2.336 billion for 2019. On a GAAP basis, Cadence achieved operating margin of 24 percent and recognized net income of $591 million, or $2.11 per share on a diluted basis, in 2020, compared to operating margin of 21 percent and net income of $989 million, or $3.53 per share on a diluted basis for 2019. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 totaled $760 million, compared to revenue of $600 million for the same period in 2019. Cadence achieved operating margin of 24 percent and recognized net income of $174 million, or $0.62 per share on a diluted basis, in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to operating margin of 18 percent and net income of $660 million, or $2.36 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2019. GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2019 and fiscal 2019 included a one-time non-cash tax benefit of $576 million related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights to Cadence's Irish subsidiary.

Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin for 2020 was 35 percent and net income was $782 million, or $2.80 per share on a diluted basis, compared to operating margin of 32 percent and net income of $618 million, or $2.20 per share on a diluted basis, for 2019. For the fourth quarter of 2020, operating margin was 37 percent and net income was $234 million, or $0.83 per share on a diluted basis, compared to operating margin of 31 percent and net income of $152 million, or $0.54 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2019.

“I am very pleased that against the backdrop of an unprecedented year, Cadence delivered outstanding results for 2020, driven by our highly innovative solutions and strong execution,” said Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer. “Generational industry drivers continue to fuel robust design activity and I am especially excited by the momentum in our system design and analysis segment as we further our Intelligent System Design strategy with the pending acquisition of NUMECA.”

“Many unique factors contributed to Cadence’s solid 2020 results of 15% revenue growth, 35% non-GAAP operating margin and over $900 million of operating cash flow. I am pleased that we can follow-up on 2020 with a strong outlook for 2021,” said John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer.

CFO Commentary

Commentary on the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results by John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer, is available at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2021, the company expects total revenue in the range of $710 million to $730 million. First quarter GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 25 percent and GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.55 to $0.59. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin is expected to be approximately 35 percent and net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.76.

For 2021, the company expects total revenue in the range of $2.86 billion to $2.92 billion. On a GAAP basis, operating margin is expected to be in the range of 24.5 percent to 26 percent and GAAP net income per diluted share for 2021 is expected to be in the range of $2.09 to $2.19. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin for 2021 is expected to be in the range of 34.5 percent to 36 percent and net income per diluted share for 2021 is expected to be in the range of $2.95 to $3.05.

Our fiscal years are 52- or 53-week periods ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week fiscal year, with an additional week in our fourth quarter of 2020. Fiscal 2019 was a 52-week fiscal year and fiscal 2021 will be a 52-week fiscal year.

A schedule showing a reconciliation of the business outlook from GAAP operating margin, GAAP net income and diluted net income per share to non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income and diluted net income per share is included in this release.

Audio Webcast Scheduled

Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer, and John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results audio webcast today, February 22, 2021, at 2 p.m. (Pacific) / 5 p.m. (Eastern). Attendees are asked to register at the website at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast. An archive of the webcast will be available starting February 22, 2021 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and ending March 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Webcast access is available at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations.

About Cadence

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, mobile, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial and healthcare. For six years in a row, Fortune Magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more at cadence.com.

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This document includes forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and preliminary assumptions that are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Cadence’s control, including, among others: (i) Cadence’s ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive industries in which it operates; (ii) the success of Cadence’s efforts to maintain and improve operational efficiency and growth; (iii) the mix of products and services sold, the timing of orders and the ability to develop, install or deliver Cadence’s products or services; (iv) change in customer demands that could result in delays in purchases, development, installations or deliveries of Cadence's products or services, including those resulting from consolidation, restructurings and other operational efficiency improvements of Cadence’s customers; (v) economic and industry conditions, including that of the semiconductor and electronics industries, government regulations and trade restrictions; (vi) capital expenditure requirements, legislative or regulatory requirements, changes in tax laws, interest rates, currency exchange rate fluctuations and Cadence’s ability to access capital and debt markets; (vii) the acquisition of other companies or technologies or the failure to successfully integrate and operate them; (viii) events that affect cash flow, liquidity, or reserves, or settlement assumptions Cadence may take from time to time with respect to accounts receivable, taxes and tax examinations, litigation or other matters; (ix) the effects of any litigation or other proceedings to which Cadence is or may become a party; and (x) the duration, severity and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures on Cadence, its employees, and its suppliers and customers, which may also have the effect of heightening the other risks described in this paragraph. In addition, the timing and amount of Cadence's repurchase of its common stock under the authorizations will be subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements related to Cadence’s business, please refer to Cadence’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which include Cadence’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including Cadence’s future filings.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this press release with their most directly comparable GAAP financial results. Investors are also encouraged to look at the GAAP results as the best measure of financial performance.

To supplement Cadence’s financial results presented on a GAAP basis, Cadence management uses non-GAAP measures that it believes are helpful in understanding Cadence’s performance. One such measure is non-GAAP net income, which is a financial measure not calculated under GAAP. Non-GAAP net income is calculated by Cadence management by taking GAAP net income and excluding, as applicable, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and integration-related costs including retention expenses, investment gains or losses, income or expenses related to Cadence’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, restructuring, executive severance and other significant items not directly related to Cadence’s core business operations, and the income tax effect of non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments.

Cadence management uses non-GAAP net income because it excludes items that are generally not directly related to the performance of Cadence’s core business operations and therefore provides supplemental information to Cadence management and investors regarding the performance of the business operations, facilitates comparisons to the historical operating results and allows the review of Cadence's business from the same perspective as Cadence management, including forecasting and budgeting.

The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP operating margin, GAAP net income and GAAP net income per diluted share in the calculation of non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the periods shown below:

Operating Margin Reconciliation		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2021		December 28, 2019
		(unaudited)
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue		24%		18%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Stock-based compensation expense		8%		8%
Amortization of acquired intangibles		2%		2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs		1%		1%
Restructuring and other charges		1%		2%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses		1%		0%
Special charges		0%		0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue		37%		31%

Operating Margin Reconciliation		Years Ended
		January 2, 2021		December 28, 2019
		(unaudited)
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue		24%		21%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Stock-based compensation expense		7%		8%
Amortization of acquired intangibles		3%		2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs		1%		0%
Restructuring and other charges		0%		1%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses		0%		0%
Special charges		0%		0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue		35%		32%

Net Income Reconciliation		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2021				December 28, 2019
(in thousands)		(unaudited)
Net income on a GAAP basis		$	173,738			$	659,675
Stock-based compensation expense		58,545				46,758
Amortization of acquired intangibles		17,168				12,660
Acquisition and integration-related costs		6,556				3,466
Restructuring and other charges		10,544				9,809
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses		4,280				1,948
Special charges		—				875
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*		(4,860		)		(513		)
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights		—				(575,618		)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(32,097		)		(7,500		)
Net income on a non-GAAP basis		$	233,874			$	151,560

*

Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

Net Income Reconciliation		Years Ended
		January 2, 2021				December 28, 2019
(in thousands)		(unaudited)
Net income on a GAAP basis		$	590,644			$	988,979
Stock-based compensation expense		197,268				181,547
Amortization of acquired intangibles		64,193				53,079
Acquisition and integration-related costs		22,580				8,107
Restructuring and other charges		9,215				8,621
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses		4,881				5,402
Special charges		394				875
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*		(522		)		(1,314		)
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights		—				(575,618		)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(106,817		)		(52,037		)
Net income on a non-GAAP basis		$	781,836			$	617,641

*

Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

Diluted Net Income Per Share Reconciliation		Three Months Ended
		January 2, 2021				December 28, 2019
(in thousands, except per share data)		(unaudited)
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis		$	0.62			$	2.36
Stock-based compensation expense		0.21				0.17
Amortization of acquired intangibles		0.06				0.05
Acquisition and integration-related costs		0.02				0.01
Restructuring and other charges		0.04				0.03
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses		0.01				0.01
Special charges		—				—
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*		(0.02		)		—
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights		—				(2.06		)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(0.11		)		(0.03		)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis		$	0.83			$	0.54
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share		280,173				279,557

*

Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

Diluted Net Income Per Share Reconciliation		Years Ended
		January 2, 2021				December 28, 2019
(in thousands, except per share data)		(unaudited)
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis		$	2.11			$	3.53
Stock-based compensation expense		0.71				0.65
Amortization of acquired intangibles		0.23				0.19
Acquisition and integration-related costs		0.08				0.03
Restructuring and other charges		0.03				0.03
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses		0.02				0.02
Special charges		—				—
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*		—				(0.01		)
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights		—				(2.05		)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(0.38		)		(0.19		)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis		$	2.80			$	2.20
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share		279,641				280,515

*

Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

Cadence expects that its corporate representatives will meet privately during the quarter with investors, the media, investment analysts and others. At these meetings, Cadence may reiterate the business outlook published in this press release. At the same time, Cadence will keep this press release, including the business outlook, publicly available on its website.

Prior to the start of the Quiet Period (described below), the public may continue to rely on the business outlook contained herein as still being Cadence’s current expectations on matters covered unless Cadence publishes a notice stating otherwise.

Beginning March 19, 2021, Cadence will observe a Quiet Period during which the business outlook as provided in this press release and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q no longer constitute Cadence’s current expectations. During the Quiet Period, the business outlook in these documents should be considered historical, speaking as of prior to the Quiet Period only and not subject to any update by Cadence. During the Quiet Period, Cadence’s representatives will not comment on Cadence’s business outlook, financial results or expectations. The Quiet Period will extend until Cadence’s first quarter 2021 earnings release is published, which is currently scheduled for April 26, 2021.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		January 2, 2021			December 28, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	928,432		$	705,210
Receivables, net			338,487			304,546
Inventories			75,956			55,802
Prepaid expenses and other			135,712			103,785
Total current assets			1,478,587			1,169,343
Property, plant and equipment, net			311,125			275,855
Goodwill			782,087			661,856
Acquired intangibles, net			210,590			172,375
Deferred taxes			732,290			732,367
Other assets			436,106			345,429
Total assets		$	3,950,785		$	3,357,225
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		$	349,951		$	316,908
Current portion of deferred revenue			446,857			355,483
Total current liabilities			796,808			672,391
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term portion of deferred revenue			107,064			73,400
Long-term debt			346,793			346,019
Other long-term liabilities			207,102			162,521
Total long-term liabilities			660,959			581,940
Stockholders' equity			2,493,018			2,102,894
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	3,950,785		$	3,357,225

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
For the Three Months and Years Ended January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Years Ended
		January 2, 2021				December 28, 2019				January 2, 2021				December 28, 2019
Revenue:
Product and maintenance		$	723,233			$	564,964			$	2,536,617			$	2,204,615
Services			36,676				34,591				146,274				131,704
Total revenue			759,909				599,555				2,682,891				2,336,319
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product and maintenance			55,111				53,521				231,026				189,146
Cost of services			18,425				19,807				74,472				77,211
Marketing and sales			146,502				127,267				516,460				481,673
Research and development			290,309				235,372				1,033,732				935,938
General and administrative			49,264				42,093				154,425				139,806
Amortization of acquired intangibles			4,775				2,787				18,009				12,128
Restructuring and other charges			10,544				9,809				9,215				8,621
Total costs and expenses			574,930				490,656				2,037,339				1,844,523
Income from operations			184,979				108,899				645,552				491,796
Interest expense			(4,873	)			(4,222	)			(20,749	)			(18,829	)
Other income, net			6,083				748				7,945				6,001
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes			186,189				105,425				632,748				478,968
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			12,451				(554,250	)			42,104				(510,011	)
Net income		$	173,738			$	659,675			$	590,644			$	988,979
Net income per share - basic		$	0.63			$	2.41			$	2.16			$	3.62
Net income per share - diluted		$	0.62			$	2.36			$	2.11			$	3.53
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic			273,985				273,234				273,728				273,239
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted			280,173				279,557				279,641				280,515

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Years Ended
		January 2,				December, 28
		2021				2019
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		$	705,210			$	533,298
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income			590,644				988,979
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			145,653				122,789
Amortization of debt discount and fees			1,053				1,001
Stock-based compensation			197,268				181,547
Loss on investments, net			4,954				4,090
Deferred income taxes			(26,117	)			(576,738	)
Provisions for losses on receivables			1,628				632
ROU asset amortization and change in operating lease liabilities			4,483				562
Other non-cash items			773				428
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Receivables			(25,934	)			(4,718	)
Inventories			(25,685	)			(33,024	)
Prepaid expenses and other			(31,167	)			(11,031	)
Other assets			(71,606	)			(8,011	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			18,394				33,915
Deferred revenue			110,173				27,498
Other long-term liabilities			10,408				1,681
Net cash provided by operating activities			904,922				729,600
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of non-marketable investments			-				(33,717	)
Proceeds from the sale of non-marketable investments			217				2,952
Purchases of property, plant and equipment			(94,813	)			(74,605	)
Cash paid in business combinations, net of cash acquired			(197,562	)			(338	)
Net cash used for investing activities			(292,158	)			(105,708	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility			350,000				150,000
Payment on revolving credit facility			(350,000	)			(250,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			74,803				52,842
Stock received for payment of employee taxes on vesting of restricted stock			(110,028	)			(90,580	)
Payments for repurchases of common stock			(380,064	)			(306,148	)
Net cash used for financing activities			(415,289	)			(443,886	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			25,747				(8,094	)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents			223,222				171,912
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	928,432			$	705,210

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Revenue Mix by Geography (% of Total Revenue)
			2019											2020
GEOGRAPHY			Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year			Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year
Americas			44%		42%		44%		46%		44%			43%		44%		42%		41%		42%
China			10%		12%		10%		9%		10%			13%		12%		17%		17%		15%
Other Asia			19%		19%		21%		20%		20%			18%		19%		19%		18%		18%
Europe, Middle East and Africa			18%		20%		18%		18%		18%			19%		18%		16%		17%		18%
Japan			9%		7%		7%		7%		8%			7%		7%		6%		7%		7%
Total			100%		100%		100%		100%		100%			100%		100%		100%		100%		100%
Revenue Mix by Product Category (% of Total Revenue)
			2019											2020
PRODUCT CATEGORY			Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year			Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Year
Custom IC Design and Simulation			25%		26%		26%		25%		25%			25%		24%		24%		26%		25%
Digital IC Design and Signoff			30%		31%		30%		29%		30%			29%		28%		27%		31%		29%
Functional Verification, including Emulation and Prototyping Hardware			24%		22%		20%		24%		23%			23%		24%		23%		19%		22%
IP			12%		11%		15%		13%		13%			14%		14%		15%		13%		14%
System Design and Analysis			9%		10%		9%		9%		9%			9%		10%		11%		11%		10%
Total			100%		100%		100%		100%		100%			100%		100%		100%		100%		100%

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Operating Margin
As of February 22, 2021
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ending		Year Ending
		April 3, 2021		January 1, 2022
		Forecast		Forecast
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue		~25%		24.5% - 26%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Stock-based compensation expense		8%		8%
Amortization of acquired intangibles		2%		2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs		0%		0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue†		~35%		34.5% - 36%

†

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Diluted Net Income Per Share
As of February 22, 2021
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ending		Year Ending
		April 3, 2021		January 1, 2022
		Forecast		Forecast
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis		$0.55 to $0.59		$2.09 to $2.19
Stock-based compensation expense		0.20		0.80
Amortization of acquired intangibles		0.06		0.26
Acquisition and integration-related costs		0.01		0.03
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(0.10)		(0.23)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis†		$0.72 to $0.76		$2.95 to $3.05
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Net Income
As of February 22, 2021
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ending		Year Ending
		April 3, 2021		January 1, 2022
($ in millions)		Forecast		Forecast
Net income on a GAAP basis		$154 to $166		$586 to $614
Stock-based compensation expense		55		225
Amortization of acquired intangibles		17		72
Acquisition and integration-related costs		3		8
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(27)		(64)
Net income on a non-GAAP basis†		$202 to $214		$827 to $855

†

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

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