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Dolby Laboratories Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Results

04/26/2017

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2017. For the second quarter, Dolby reported total revenue of $267.5 million, compared to $274.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

Second quarter GAAP net income was $50.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $67.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2016. On a non-GAAP basis, second quarter net income was $65.1 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $83.5 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Dolby's non-GAAP measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this release.

"We made great progress with our growth initiatives this quarter," said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. "We now have more than 90 Dolby Cinema locations open, up from 20 a year ago. The first smartphone with Dolby Vision was launched by LG and we added two more partners for Dolby Voice, BlueJeans and West."

Dividend

Today, Dolby announced a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on May 16, 2017, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 8, 2017.

Financial Outlook

Q3 Fiscal 2017

Dolby estimates that total revenue for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2017 will range from $290 million to $305 million. Gross margin percentages are projected to range between 88 percent and 89 percent on a GAAP basis, and between 89 percent and 90 percent on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby anticipates that operating expenses will be between $176 million and $180 million on a GAAP basis, and between $158 million and $162 million on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby estimates that diluted earnings per share will be between $0.61 and $0.67 on a GAAP basis, and between $0.75 and $0.81 on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby estimates that its effective tax rate will be between 24 percent and 25 percent on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis.

Fiscal Year 2017

Dolby anticipates that total revenue for fiscal 2017 will range from $1.06 billion to $1.10 billion.

Dolby anticipates that operating expenses will range from $696 million to $706 million on a GAAP basis, and from $625 million to $635 million on a non-GAAP basis.

Conference Call Information

Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss Q2 fiscal 2017 financial results for Dolby Laboratories at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Access to the teleconference will be available over the Internet from http://investor.dolby.com/events.cfm or by dialing 1-877-857-6149. International callers can access the conference call at 1-719-325-4878.

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, until 9:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (international callers can access the replay by dialing 1-412-317-6671) and entering the confirmation code 2767497. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on the Dolby Laboratories website, http://investor.dolby.com/events.cfm.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement Dolby's financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby provides certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate Dolby's operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby's management believes to be its ongoing business operations. Specifically, we exclude the following as adjustments from one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation, unlike cash-based compensation, utilizes subjective and complex assumptions in the methodologies used to value the various stock-based award types that we grant. These assumptions may differ from those used by other companies. To facilitate more meaningful comparisons between our underlying operating results and those of other companies, we exclude stock-based compensation expense.

Expense associated with dividend equivalents paid on restricted stock units: In connection with a special dividend declared in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we modified restricted stock units (RSUs) that were unvested at that time to preserve their pre-cash dividend economic value. The special dividend was a discrete and infrequent event that is not representative of our normal operating activities; therefore, we exclude the compensation cost related to the dividend equivalents to provide a more accurate view of our underlying operating results.

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles: We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with acquisitions. These intangible assets consist of patents and technology, customer relationships, and other intangibles. We record amortization charges relating to these intangible assets in our GAAP financial statements, and we view these charges as items arising from pre-acquisition activities that are determined by the timing and valuation of our acquisitions. As these amortization charges do not directly correlate to our operations during any particular period, and often remain unchanged between reporting periods, we exclude these charges to facilitate an evaluation of our current operating results and comparisons to our past operating performance.

Restructuring charges: Restructuring charges are costs associated with a formal restructuring plan and primarily relate to employee severance benefits and asset impairments. We exclude restructuring costs, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods, as we believe that these costs are not representative of our normal operating activities and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison to our past operating performance.

Income tax adjustments: We believe that excluding the income tax effect of the aforementioned non-GAAP adjustments provides a more accurate view of our underlying operating results to management and investors.

Using the aforementioned adjustments, Dolby provides various non-GAAP financial measures including, but not limited to: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP effective tax rate. Dolby's management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to assess the performance of Dolby's business. Dolby's management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measures. 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 measures as detailed above. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby's GAAP financial statements as reported in its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Dolby Laboratories investor relations website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to Dolby's expected financial results for Q3 fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2017, our ability to advance our long-term objectives and future dividend payments are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those projected. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the Broadcast, PC, Consumer Electronics, Mobile, Cinema, and Other Markets; the loss of, or reduction in sales by, a key customer or licensee; pricing pressures; risks associated with the rate at which OEMs include optical disc playback in Windows® devices and the rate of consumer adoption of Windows operating systems; risks that a shift from disc-based media to online media content could result in fewer devices with Dolby® technologies; risks associated with the effects of macroeconomic conditions, including trends in consumer spending; risks relating to the expiration of patents; the timing of Dolby's receipt of royalty reports and payments from its licensees, including back payments; timing of revenue recognition under licensing agreements and other contractual arrangements; Dolby's ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby's ability to develop and deliver innovative technologies in response to new and growing markets; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry generally; Dolby's ability to increase its revenue streams and to expand its business generally, and to expand its business beyond audio technologies to other technologies; risks associated with acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby's SEC filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For more than 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Cinema and Dolby Vision are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. S15/29000 DLB-F

                 
DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

                 
        Fiscal Quarter Ended       Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended
       

March 31,
2017

   

April 1,
2016

     

March 31,
2017

   

April 1,
2016

Revenue:       (unaudited)     (unaudited)       (unaudited)     (unaudited)
Licensing       $ 241,617       $ 249,336         $ 474,316       $ 460,465  
Products       20,713       20,063         48,924       44,872  
Services       5,144       4,941         10,501       9,817  
Total revenue       267,474       274,340         533,741       515,154  
                             
Cost of revenue:                            
Cost of licensing       8,796       6,698         16,917       13,231  
Cost of products       13,988       13,978         31,708       33,016  
Cost of services       4,193       3,697         8,319       7,892  
Total cost of revenue       26,977       24,373         56,944       54,139  
                             
Gross margin       240,497       249,967         476,797       461,015  
                             
Operating expenses:                            
Research and development       58,341       52,088         115,859       105,416  
Sales and marketing       75,620       71,815         146,795       146,269  
General and administrative       43,253       42,482         84,793       86,560  
Restructuring charges             1,255               1,255  
Total operating expenses       177,214       167,640         347,447       339,500  
                             
Operating income       63,283       82,327         129,350       121,515  
                             
Other income/expense:                            
Interest income       2,186       1,250         4,000       2,547  
Interest expense       (37 )     (33 )       (63 )     (62 )
Other income/(expense), net       762       279         563       (693 )
Total other income       2,911       1,496         4,500       1,792  
                             
Income before income taxes       66,194       83,823         133,850       123,307  
Provision for income taxes       (15,467 )     (16,278 )       (29,549 )     (24,751 )
Net income including controlling interest       50,727       67,545         104,301       98,556  
Less: net (income) attributable to controlling interest       (137 )     (147 )       (337 )     (257 )
Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.       $ 50,590       $ 67,398         $ 103,964       $ 98,299  
                             
Net income per share:                            
Basic       $ 0.50       $ 0.67         $ 1.02       $ 0.98  
Diluted       $ 0.49       $ 0.66         $ 1.00       $ 0.97  
Weighted-average shares outstanding:                            
Basic       101,787       100,456         101,635       100,600  
Diluted       103,883       101,555         103,867       101,716  
                                     

 

               
DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

               
        March 31,
2017
    September 30,
2016
ASSETS       (unaudited)      
Current assets:              
Cash and cash equivalents       $ 532,508       $ 516,112  
Restricted cash       5,752       3,645  
Short-term investments       194,997       121,629  
Accounts receivable, net       88,216       75,688  
Inventories       17,697       16,354  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets       32,501       26,302  
Total current assets       871,671       759,730  
Long-term investments       326,800       393,904  
Property, plant and equipment, net       471,095       443,656  
Intangible assets, net       203,723       215,342  
Goodwill       308,751       309,616  
Deferred taxes       176,288       166,790  
Other non-current assets       29,469       21,068  
Total assets       $ 2,387,797       $ 2,310,106  
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
Current liabilities:              
Accounts payable       $ 10,062       $ 17,544  
Accrued liabilities       179,029       169,055  
Income taxes payable       25       2,304  
Deferred revenue       23,940       24,180  
Total current liabilities       213,056       213,083  
Long-term deferred revenue       35,651       35,366  
Other non-current liabilities       95,932       82,922  
Total liabilities       344,639       331,371  
               
Stockholders' equity:              
Class A common stock       57       57  
Class B common stock       44       44  
Additional paid-in capital       37,459       42,032  
Retained earnings       2,013,790       1,938,320  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)       (14,708 )     (10,197 )
Total stockholders' equity - Dolby Laboratories, Inc.       2,036,642       1,970,256  
Controlling interest       6,516       8,479  
Total stockholders' equity       2,043,158       1,978,735  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $ 2,387,797       $ 2,310,106  
                       

 

         
DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

         
        Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended
       

March 31,
2017

    April 1,
2016

Operating activities:

      (unaudited)     (unaudited)
Net income including controlling interest       $ 104,301       $ 98,556  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization       44,061       42,917  
Stock-based compensation       33,198       35,466  
Amortization of premium on investments       1,376       2,661  
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options       (3,981 )     (338 )
Provision for doubtful accounts       1,010       1,228  
Deferred income taxes       (8,856 )     (5,709 )
Other non-cash items affecting net income       160       498  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
Accounts receivable       (13,538 )     (1,727 )
Inventories       (3,253 )     (3,533 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets       (11,280 )     (6,979 )
Accounts payable and other liabilities       495       (5,939 )
Income taxes, net       11,089       (8,752 )
Deferred revenue       85       8,495  
Other non-current liabilities       480       22  
Net cash provided by operating activities       155,347       156,866  
               
Investing activities:              
Purchase of investments       (98,789 )     (200,944 )
Proceeds from sales of investment securities       23,071       227,094  
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities       66,171       59,053  
Purchases of PP&E       (51,230 )     (48,984 )
Purchase of intangible assets       (5,250 )     (105,270 )
Change in restricted cash       (2,107 )     (2,342 )
Net cash used in investing activities       (68,134 )     (71,393 )
               
Financing activities:              
Proceeds from issuance of common stock       24,210       14,575  
Repurchase of common stock       (50,000 )     (76,856 )
Payment of cash dividend       (28,494 )     (24,200 )
Distribution to controlling interest       (2,094 )     (214 )
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options       3,981       338  
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock       (15,799 )     (10,742 )
Net cash used in financing activities       (68,196 )     (97,099 )
               
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents       (2,621 )     902  
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents       16,396       (10,724 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       516,112       531,926  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $ 532,508       $ 521,202  
                       

 

     
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(in millions, except per share data)

                   
The following tables present Dolby's GAAP financial measures reconciled to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 and 2016:
                   
Net income:       Fiscal Quarter Ended
       

March 31,
2017

    April 1,
2016
GAAP net income       $ 50.6       $ 67.4  
Stock-based compensation       15.9       16.1  
RSU dividend equivalent             0.3  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles       3.8       3.8  
Restructuring charges, net             1.3  
Income tax adjustments       (5.2 )     (5.4 )
Non-GAAP net income       $ 65.1       $ 83.5  
                   
Diluted earnings per share:       Fiscal Quarter Ended
        March 31,
2017
    April 1,
2016
GAAP diluted earnings per share       $ 0.49       $ 0.66  
Stock-based compensation       0.16       0.16  
RSU dividend equivalent              
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles       0.03       0.04  
Restructuring charges, net             0.01  
Income tax adjustments       (0.05 )     (0.05 )
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share       $ 0.63       $ 0.82  
                   
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share       104       102  
                   
The following tables present a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP versions of the estimated financial amounts for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and fiscal year 2017 included in this release:
                   
Gross margin:       Q3 2017        
GAAP gross margin (low - high end of range)      

88% - 89

%

       
Stock-based compensation       0.1 %        
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles       0.9 %        
Non-GAAP gross margin (low - high end of range)      

89% - 90

%

       
                   
Operating expenses:       Q3 2017     Fiscal 2017
GAAP operating expenses (low - high end of range)       $176 - $180       $696 - $706  
Stock-based compensation       (17.0 )     (66.0 )
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles       (1.0 )     (5.0 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses (low - high end of range)       $158 - $162       $625 - $635  
                   
Diluted earnings per share:       Q3 2017
        Low     High
GAAP diluted earnings per share       $ 0.61       $ 0.67  
Stock-based compensation       0.16       0.16  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles       0.03       0.03  
Income tax adjustments       (0.05 )     (0.05 )
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share       $ 0.75       $ 0.81  
                   
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share       104       104  

 

Investor Contact:
Dolby Laboratories
Elena Carr, 415-645-5583
investor@dolby.com
or
Media Contact:
Dolby Laboratories
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tony.carter@dolby.com

Source: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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