EX-99.01 2 cdns10252021ex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Document

Exhibit 99.01
Cadence Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif. — October 25, 2021 — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the third quarter of 2021.

Cadence reported third quarter 2021 revenue of $751 million, compared to revenue of $667 million for the same period in 2020. On a GAAP basis, Cadence achieved operating margin of 26 percent and recognized net income of $176 million, or $0.63 per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2021, compared to operating margin of 25 percent and net income of $162 million, or $0.58 per share on a diluted basis for the same period in 2020.

Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin for the third quarter of 2021 was 36 percent and net income was $222 million, or $0.80 per share on a diluted basis, compared to operating margin of 36 percent and net income of $197 million, or $0.70 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2020.

“Cadence delivered stronger than expected financial results for the third quarter, fueled by accelerating demand for our highly differentiated solutions.” said Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer. “Design activity remains robust and the Cadence team continues to execute exceedingly well to our Intelligent System Design strategy.”

“Delighting customers and accelerating growth requires a relentless commitment to innovation,” added Anirudh Devgan, president. “Our innovation pipeline continued to deliver, as we introduced four additional significant new products this quarter, including the revolutionary Integrity 3D-IC Platform.”

“We exceeded our guidance on all key metrics for the third quarter and as a result, I am pleased to raise our outlook for the year,” said John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer.
CFO Commentary
Commentary on the third quarter 2021 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 fourth quarter of 2021, the company expects total revenue in the range of $745 million to $765 million. Fourth quarter GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 24 percent and GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.49 to $0.53. 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 $0.76 to $0.80.
For 2021, the company expects total revenue in the range of $2.96 billion to $2.98 billion. On a GAAP basis, operating margin is expected to be approximately 26 percent and GAAP net income per diluted share for 2021 is expected to be in the range of $2.36 to $2.40. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin for 2021 is expected to be approximately 37 percent and net income per diluted share for 2021 is expected to be in the range of $3.24 to $3.28.
Our fiscal years are 52- or 53-week periods ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal 2021 will be a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week fiscal year, with an additional week in our fourth quarter of 2020.
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, Anirudh Devgan, president and John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host the third quarter 2021 financial results audio webcast today, October 25, 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 October 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and ending December 17, 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, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, industrial and healthcare. For seven 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 or supply constraints 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, regulatory or other matters; (ix) the effects of any litigation, regulatory 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 ReconciliationThree Months Ended
October 2, 2021September 26, 2020
 (unaudited)
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue26%25%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Stock-based compensation expense7%7%
Amortization of acquired intangibles2%3%
Acquisition and integration-related costs1%1%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)0%0%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0%0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue36%36%


Net Income ReconciliationThree Months Ended
October 2, 2021September 26, 2020
(in thousands)(unaudited)
Net income on a GAAP basis$176,307 $161,630 
Stock-based compensation expense52,746 45,334 
Amortization of acquired intangibles16,774 15,885 
Acquisition and integration-related costs5,326 6,739 
Restructuring and other charges (credits)(222)13 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)(351)1,779 
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*815 (876)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(29,817)(33,451)
Net income on a non-GAAP basis$221,578 $197,053 

*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 ReconciliationThree Months Ended
October 2, 2021September 26, 2020
(in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$0.63 $0.58 
Stock-based compensation expense0.19 0.16 
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.06 0.06 
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.02 0.02 
Restructuring and other charges (credits)— — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)— — 
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*— — 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.10)(0.12)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis$0.80 $0.70 
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share278,311 280,024 
*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 December 17, 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 fourth quarter 2021 earnings release is published, which is currently scheduled for February 22, 2022.

For more information, please contact:
Cadence Investor Relations
408-944-7100
investor_relations@cadence.com
Cadence Newsroom
408-944-7039
newsroom@cadence.com



Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 2, 2021 and January 2, 2021
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
October 2, 2021January 2, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,013,819 $928,432 
Receivables, net 327,191 338,487 
Inventories101,575 75,956 
Prepaid expenses and other100,428 135,712 
Total current assets1,543,013 1,478,587 
Property, plant and equipment, net 303,313 311,125 
Goodwill925,949 782,087 
Acquired intangibles, net 247,628 210,590 
Deferred taxes766,036 732,290 
Other assets427,936 436,106 
Total assets$4,213,875 $3,950,785 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$363,835 $349,951 
Current portion of deferred revenue543,361 446,857 
Total current liabilities907,196 796,808 
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term portion of deferred revenue95,991 107,064 
Long-term debt347,385 346,793 
Other long-term liabilities232,041 207,102 
Total long-term liabilities675,417 660,959 
Stockholders’ equity2,631,262 2,493,018 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,213,875 $3,950,785 




Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended October 2, 2021 and September 26, 2020
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 2, 2021September 26, 2020October 2, 2021September 26, 2020
Revenue:
Product and maintenance$706,160 $630,329 $2,093,098 $1,813,384 
Services44,735 36,278 122,110 109,598 
Total revenue750,895 666,607 2,215,208 1,922,982 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product and maintenance54,185 64,800 174,933 175,915 
Cost of services22,402 17,484 62,380 56,047 
Marketing and sales143,401 123,738 412,194 369,958 
Research and development289,105 250,934 845,324 743,423 
General and administrative42,990 35,928 123,275 105,161 
Amortization of acquired intangibles5,000 4,438 14,661 13,234 
Restructuring and other charges (credits)(222)13 (968)(1,329)
Total costs and expenses556,861 497,335 1,631,799 1,462,409 
Income from operations194,034 169,272 583,409 460,573 
Interest expense(4,196)(5,325)(12,729)(15,876)
Other income (expense), net(1,143)1,766 3,701 1,862 
Income before provision for income taxes188,695 165,713 574,381 446,559 
Provision for income taxes12,388 4,083 55,005 29,653 
Net income$176,307 $161,630 $519,376 $416,906 
Net income per share - basic$0.65 $0.59 $1.90 $1.52 
Net income per share - diluted$0.63 $0.58 $1.86 $1.49 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic273,194 273,996 273,636 273,633 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted278,311 280,024 279,046 279,455 



Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended October 2, 2021 and September 26, 2020
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
Nine Months Ended
 October 2, 2021September 26, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$928,432 $705,210 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income519,376 416,906 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization106,962 107,019 
Amortization of debt discount and fees952 770 
Stock-based compensation155,860 138,723 
(Gain) loss on investments, net(330)5,118 
Deferred income taxes(34,566)(18,966)
Provisions for losses on receivables234 1,087 
ROU asset amortization and change in operating lease liabilities(2,917)2,064 
Other non-cash items146 410 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Receivables15,132 9,945 
Inventories(25,608)6,376 
Prepaid expenses and other36,632 22,769 
Other assets8,127 (21,287)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities10,501 (30,455)
Deferred revenue84,183 124,491 
Other long-term liabilities10,417 4,430 
Net cash provided by operating activities885,101 769,400 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of non-marketable investments128 — 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(49,977)(63,745)
Cash paid in business combinations, net of cash acquired (220,026)(197,562)
Net cash used for investing activities(269,875)(261,307)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility— 350,000 
Payment of debt issuance costs(1,285)— 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock83,632 71,451 
Stock received for payment of employee taxes on vesting of restricted stock(108,185)(85,515)
Payments for repurchases of common stock(502,301)(250,047)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(528,139)85,889 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(1,700)7,372 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents85,387 601,354 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,013,819 $1,306,564 






Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Revenue Mix by Geography (% of Total Revenue)
 
 20202021
GEOGRAPHYQ1Q2Q3Q4YearQ1Q2Q3
Americas43 %44 %42 %41 %42 %46 %44 %46 %
China13 %12 %17 %17 %15 %12 %14 %13 %
Other Asia18 %19 %19 %18 %18 %18 %19 %18 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa19 %18 %16 %17 %18 %18 %17 %17 %
Japan7 %7 %6 %7 %7 %6 %6 %6 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %

Revenue Mix by Product Category (% of Total Revenue)
 
 20202021
PRODUCT CATEGORYQ1Q2Q3Q4YearQ1Q2Q3
Custom IC Design and Simulation25 %24 %24 %26 %25 %23 %23 %23 %
Digital IC Design and Signoff29 %28 %27 %31 %29 %27 %28 %29 %
Functional Verification, including Emulation and Prototyping Hardware23 %24 %23 %19 %22 %26 %25 %23 %
IP14 %14 %15 %13 %14 %14 %13 %14 %
System Design and Analysis9 %10 %11 %11 %10 %10 %11 %11 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %

















Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Operating Margin
As of October 25, 2021
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ending
January 1, 2022		Year Ending
January 1, 2022
 ForecastForecast
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue~24%~26%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Stock-based compensation expense8%7%
Amortization of acquired intangibles2%2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs1%1%
Restructuring and other credits0%0%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses0%0%
Special charges*0%1%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue†~35%~37%
†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.
*Comprised of cost related to a voluntary retirement program in the second quarter of 2021.







































Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Diluted Net Income Per Share
As of October 25, 2021
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ending
January 1, 2022		Year Ending
January 1, 2022
 ForecastForecast
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$0.49 to $0.53$2.36 to $2.40
Stock-based compensation expense0.210.77
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.060.24
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.020.08
Restructuring and other credits——
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses—0.01
Special charges*—0.10
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets**—(0.02)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.02)(0.30)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis†$0.76 to $0.80$3.24 to $3.28


Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Net Income
As of October 25, 2021
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ending
January 1, 2022		Year Ending
January 1, 2022
($ in millions)ForecastForecast
Net income on a GAAP basis$137 to $149$657 to $669
Stock-based compensation expense58214
Amortization of acquired intangibles1767
Acquisition and integration-related costs622
Restructuring and other credits—(1)
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses—4
Special charges*—27
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets**—(4)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(7)(84)
Net income on a non-GAAP basis†$211 to $223$902 to $914
†
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.
*Comprised of cost related to a voluntary retirement program in the second quarter of 2021.
**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.