TTM Technologies Reports Fiscal Q4, 2020 Results

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TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global printed circuit board (PCB) and radio frequency (RF) components manufacturer, has reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended on December 28, 2020. 

Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights

• Net sales were $523.8 million
• GAAP net income of $39.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share
• Non-GAAP net income was $40.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share
• Cash flow from operations of $55.5 million
• Repaid and settled $250 million convertible bonds

Leverage ratio at end of Q4 2020 was 1.4x defined as net debt divided by the last twelve months EBITDA (excluding Mobility), the lowest level in five years

In Q1 2021, announced $100 million stock repurchase program.

On April 19th, 2020, TTM completed the previously announced sale of its Mobility business unit. The operating results and related assets and liabilities of the Mobility business under US GAAP are presented as discontinued operations for all periods. Non-GAAP results do not include Mobility results but still include the two E-MS plants being shut down. Please refer to the earnings schedule for additional details on exited businesses and continuing operations. 

Fourth Quarter 2020 GAAP Financial Results

Net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $523.8 million, compared to $535.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP operating income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $29.2 million. This compares to GAAP operating income of $29.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $39.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2019.    

Fourth Quarter 2020 Non-GAAP Financial Results       

On a non-GAAP basis, net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $40.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income of $27.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $68.2 million, or 13.0 percent of net sales, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $72.8 million, or 13.6 percent of net sales, for the fourth quarter of 2019.

“In the fourth quarter, TTM demonstrated excellent operational execution in the face of COVID-19 related challenges to deliver revenue above the midpoint and earnings above the previously guided range. TTM outperformed revenue expectations due to better sales across all end markets,” said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. “Additionally, strict financial discipline led to solid operating cash flow in the quarter, driving our net debt leverage ratio down to 1.4x and enabling repayment of our convertible bond.” 

Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Net sales from continuing operations for fiscal year 2020 decreased to $2.11 billion from $2.13 billion in fiscal year 2019, a 1.3% decrease.

GAAP operating income from continuing operations for fiscal year 2020 was $28.1 million, a decrease from GAAP operating income of $109.6 million in fiscal year 2019.

GAAP net loss from continuing operations for fiscal year 2020 was $16.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $31.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2019.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income from continuing operations for fiscal year 2020 was $116.7 million, or $1.10 per diluted share. This compares to fiscal year 2019 non-GAAP net income of $107.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2020 was $272.3 million, or 12.9 percent of net sales, compared to $285.7 million, or 13.4 percent of net sales, for fiscal year 2019. Cash flow from operations for fiscal year 2020 was $287.2 million.

"Despite the challenges from COVID-19 and the strengthening Chinese currency, we delivered solid results in 2020 and made progress on our strategy of diversification, differentiation and discipline. Specifically, we exited the volatile consumer and lower margin businesses through the sale of the Mobility business unit and the restructuring of the E-MS business unit," continued Edman. “In addition, we generated significant cash flow due to our operational and financial discipline. This cash, along with the proceeds from the Mobility sale, allowed us to repay $400 million of our Term Loan and our convertible bonds reducing our leverage and putting TTM in a strong position for the future.”

Business Outlook

TTM estimates that revenue for the first quarter of 2021 will be in the range of $490 million to $530 million, and non-GAAP net income will be in the range of $0.19 to $0.25 per diluted share.