TTM Technologies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net sales of $605.1 million, up from $546.5 million in Q2 2023. The company posted GAAP net income of $26.4 million ($0.25 per diluted share) and non-GAAP net income of $40.1 million ($0.39 per diluted share). Cash flow from operations was $41.9 million.

Key highlights include:

• Repurchased 1.39 million shares for $25.1 million
• Anticipated refinancing of $346.5 million senior secured term loan at SOFR + 2.25%
• Strong demand in Aerospace and Defense and Data Center Computing markets
• Q3 2024 revenue guidance: $580-$620 million
• Q3 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance: $0.37-$0.43

Positive

• Net sales increased to $605.1 million, up 10.7% year-over-year
• Non-GAAP net income rose to $40.1 million, a 21.5% increase from Q2 2023
• Adjusted EBITDA improved to $84.6 million, or 14.0% of sales
• Strong demand in Aerospace and Defense and Data Center Computing markets
• Anticipated refinancing of term loan expected to generate annual interest savings of $1.7 million
• Healthy cash flow from operations of $41.9 million

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TTM Technologies' Q2 2024 results demonstrate solid financial performance and strategic positioning. Net sales increased to $605.1 million, up 10.7% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in Aerospace and Defense and Data Center Computing sectors. The latter's growth is particularly noteworthy, fueled by the burgeoning generative AI market.

Profitability metrics show significant improvement:

• GAAP net income surged to $26.4 million ($0.25 per diluted share), a substantial increase from $6.8 million ($0.07 per diluted share) in Q2 2023.
• Non-GAAP net income rose to $40.1 million ($0.39 per diluted share), up from $33.0 million ($0.32 per diluted share) year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA improved to $84.6 million, representing 14.0% of sales, compared to 13.7% in the previous year.

The company's financial management appears prudent. Cash flow from operations was a healthy $41.9 million, allowing for $25.1 million in share repurchases while maintaining a conservative net leverage ratio of 1.4x. The anticipated refinancing of $346.5 million of senior secured term loan at a lower interest rate (SOFR + 2.25%) should result in annual interest savings of approximately $1.7 million, further strengthening TTM's financial position.

Looking ahead, TTM's Q3 2024 guidance of $580 million to $620 million in revenues and non-GAAP EPS of $0.37 to $0.43 suggests continued growth and profitability. However, investors should note the company's caution regarding potential variability in restructuring actions, impairment charges and unusual gains and losses.

Tech Industry Analyst

TTM's Q2 results underscore the company's strategic positioning in high-growth tech sectors, particularly in Aerospace and Defense and Data Center Computing. The latter's strength, driven by generative AI, highlights TTM's ability to capitalize on emerging technological trends.

The company's focus on mission systems, RF components and advanced PCBs places it at the intersection of several critical technology domains:

• The surge in AI and machine learning applications is driving demand for sophisticated data center infrastructure, benefiting TTM's Data Center Computing segment.
• Ongoing geopolitical tensions are likely fueling growth in the Aerospace and Defense sector, where TTM's RF and microwave solutions play a important role.
• The continued rollout of 5G networks and IoT devices creates ongoing demand for TTM's RF components and PCBs.

However, it's important to note that the tech industry is cyclical and subject to rapid changes. While TTM is currently benefiting from the AI boom and defense spending, diversification across multiple end markets provides some insulation against potential downturns in any single sector.

The company's ability to improve operational execution, as evidenced by the increased profitability metrics, suggests that TTM is effectively managing supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures that have affected many in the tech manufacturing space. This operational efficiency will be important in maintaining competitiveness in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTMI), a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”), today reported results for the second quarter 2024, which ended on July 1, 2024.  

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

• Net sales were $605.1 million
• GAAP net income of $26.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share
• Non-GAAP net income was $40.1 million, or $0.39 per diluted share
• Cash flow from operations was $41.9 million
• Repurchased 1.39 million shares of common stock for $25.1 million at an average price of $18.09 per share
• Anticipate close of the refinancing of $346.5 million of a senior secured term loan at an interest rate of SOFR + 2.25%

Second Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results

Net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $605.1 million, compared to $546.5 million in the second quarter of 2023.

GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 was $39.0 million compared to GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2023 of $21.4 million.

GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $26.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $6.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2023.

Second Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results
        
On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $40.1 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income of $33.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2024 was $84.6 million, or 14.0% of sales compared to adjusted EBITDA of $74.7 million, or 13.7% of sales for the second quarter of 2023.

“TTM reported Non-GAAP EPS that was above the guided range and demonstrated solid year on year growth due to higher revenues and improved operational execution. Revenues were above the guided range, representing the second consecutive quarter of year on year growth due to demand strength in our Aerospace and Defense and Data Center Computing end markets, the latter being driven by generative AI,” said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. “In addition, cash flow from operations was a healthy $41.9 million enabling us to repurchase stock while maintaining a solid balance sheet with a net leverage ratio of 1.4x. Finally, we refinanced our Term Loan B, reducing interest expense going forward,” concluded Mr. Edman.

Refinancing of Term Loan B

We anticipate that on August 1, 2024, we will close the refinancing of $346.5 million of a senior secured term loan (“New Term Loan Facility”) at an interest rate of SOFR + 2.25%, 50 basis points lower than our previous Term B Loans issued in May 2023. Upon closing, the new Term B Loans will be issued at par and maintain the same maturity of May 2030. Once issued, this debt will amend and restate TTM’s previous senior secured term loan facility. We anticipate using the proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility to refinance $346.5 million of such outstanding indebtedness. We have used cash on hand to pay fees and expenses of approximately $1 million related to the refinancing activity. Once finalized, the new financing is expected to generate annual interest savings of approximately $1.7 million.

Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2024, TTM estimates that revenues will be in the range of $580 million to $620 million, and non-GAAP net income will be in the range of $0.37 to $0.43 per diluted share.  

With respect to the Company’s outlook for non-GAAP net income per diluted share, we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty or without unreasonable effort certain items that may affect a comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Our expected non-GAAP net income per diluted share excludes primarily the future impact of restructuring actions, impairment charges, unusual gains and losses, and tax adjustments. These reconciling items are highly variable and difficult to predict due to various factors outside of management’s control and could have a material impact on our future period net income per diluted share calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, a reconciliation of non-GAAP net income per diluted share to a comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP has not been provided because the Company is unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. For the same reasons, TTM is unable to address the probable significance of the information.

Live Webcast/Conference Call
TTM will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2024 results and the third quarter 2024 outlook on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time). The conference call will include forward-looking statements.

Access to the conference call is available by clicking on the registration link TTM Technologies, Inc. second quarter 2024 conference call. Registering participants will receive dial in information and a unique PIN to join the call. Participants can register at any time up to the start of the conference call. The conference call will also be simulcast on the company’s website, and can be accessed by clicking on the link TTM Technologies Inc. second quarter 2024 webcast. The webcast will remain accessible for one week following the live event.

To Access a Replay of the Webcast
The replay of the webcast will remain accessible for one week following the live event on TTM’s website at TTM Technologies Inc. second quarter 2024 webcast.  

About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, RF components/RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically advanced PCBs. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The preliminary financial results included in this press release represent the most current information available to management. The company’s actual results when disclosed in its Form 10-Q may differ from these preliminary results as a result of the completion of the company’s financial closing procedures, final adjustments, completion of the review by the company’s independent registered accounting firm, and other developments that may arise between now and the disclosure of the final results. This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or performance. TTM cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect TTM's current expectations, and TTM does not undertake to update or revise these forward looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other TTM statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond TTM's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general market and economic conditions, including interest rates, currency exchange rates, and consumer spending, demand for TTM's products, market pressures on prices of TTM's products, warranty claims, changes in product mix, contemplated significant capital expenditures and related financing requirements, TTM's dependence upon a small number of customers, and other factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's public reports filed with the SEC.

About Our Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, this release includes information about TTM’s adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures. TTM presents non-GAAP financial information to enable investors to see TTM through the eyes of management and to provide better insight into TTM’s ongoing financial performance.

A material limitation associated with the use of the above non-GAAP financial measures is that they have no standardized measurement prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. TTM compensates for these limitations by providing full disclosure of each non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations below to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. However, the non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Selected Unaudited Financial Information
(In thousands, except per share data)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS	Second Quarter								First Two Quarters
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Net sales	$	605,137			$	546,509			$	1,175,250			$	1,090,946
Cost of goods sold		487,910				448,002				954,304				906,316
Gross profit		117,227				98,507				220,946				184,630
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing		19,798				18,180				40,092				39,482
General and administrative		38,604				37,840				82,274				72,913
Research and development		8,547				6,424				15,868				13,509
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles		10,256				3,852				21,685				25,816
Restructuring charges		1,036				10,803				4,974				14,970
Total operating expenses		78,241				77,099				164,893				166,690
Operating income		38,986				21,408				56,053				17,940
Interest expense		(12,219	)			(11,843	)			(24,543	)			(24,650	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		-				(1,154	)			-				(1,154	)
(Loss) gain on sale of subsidiary		-				(69	)			-				1,270
Other, net		3,765				5,068				13,091				6,266
Income (loss) before income taxes		30,532				13,410				44,601				(328	)
Income tax (provision) benefit		(4,180	)			(6,586	)			(7,783	)			1,338
Net income	$	26,352			$	6,824			$	36,818			$	1,010
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.26			$	0.07			$	0.36			$	0.01
Diluted		0.25				0.07				0.35				0.01
Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts:
Basic		101,234				102,759				101,593				102,570
Diluted		103,889				104,820				103,993				104,575
Reconciliation of the denominator used to calculate basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		101,234				102,759				101,593				102,570
Dilutive effect of performance-based stock units, restricted stock units and stock options		2,655				2,061				2,400				2,005
Diluted shares		103,889				104,820				103,993				104,575

SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA	July 1, 2024				January 1, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash	$	446,247			$	450,208
Accounts and notes receivable, net		400,714				413,557
Receivable from sale of SH E-MS property		-				6,737
Contract assets		340,120				292,050
Inventories		216,906				213,075
Total current assets		1,452,631				1,429,687
Property, plant and equipment, net		838,243				807,667
Operating lease right of use asset		81,886				86,286
Other non-current assets		970,604				1,000,023
Total assets		3,343,364				3,323,663
Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt	$	2,625			$	3,500
Accounts payable		371,189				334,609
Total current liabilities		712,100				703,984
Debt, net of discount		913,428				914,336
Total long-term liabilities		1,102,365				1,108,640
Total equity		1,528,899				1,511,039
Total liabilities and equity		3,343,364				3,323,663

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA	Second Quarter								First Two Quarters
	2024				2023				2024			2023
Gross margin	19.4		%		18.0		%		18.8	%		16.9	%
Operating margin	6.4		%		3.9		%		4.8	%		1.6	%
End Market Breakdown:
	Second Quarter
	2024				2023
Aerospace and Defense	45		%		47		%
Automotive	14		%		17		%
Data Center Computing	21		%		12		%
Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation	14		%		16		%
Networking	6		%		8		%
Stock-based Compensation:
	Second Quarter
Amount included in:	2024				2023
Cost of goods sold	$	1,941			$	1,497
Selling and marketing	836				698
General and administrative	3,468				2,677
Research and development	335				249
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	6,580			$	5,121
Operating Segment Data:
	Second Quarter
Net sales:	2024				2023
PCB	$	596,107			$	536,531
RF&S Components	9,030				9,978
Total net sales	$	605,137			$	546,509
Operating segment income:
PCB	$	90,927			$	58,479
RF&S Components	2,052				3,202
Corporate & Other	(41,402		)		(33,998		)
Total operating segment income	51,577				27,683
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles	(12,591		)		(6,275		)
Total operating income	38,986				21,408
Total other expense	(8,454		)		(7,998		)
Income before income taxes	$	30,532			$	13,410

RECONCILIATIONS1						Second Quarter								First Two Quarters
							2024				2023				2024				2023
	Non-GAAP gross profit reconciliation2:
		GAAP gross profit				$	117,227			$	98,507			$	220,946			$	184,630
		Add back item:
		Amortization of definite-lived intangibles					2,335				2,423				4,671				8,231
		Stock-based compensation					1,941				1,497				3,970				3,159
		Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge					(434	)			867				(1,186	)			(1,261	)
		Purchase accounting related inventory markup					-				164				-				327
		Other charges					-				1,416				(162	)			2,649
		Non-GAAP gross profit				$	121,069			$	104,874			$	228,239			$	197,735
		Non-GAAP gross margin					20.0	%			19.2	%			19.4	%			18.1	%
	Non-GAAP operating income reconciliation3:
		GAAP operating income				$	38,986			$	21,408			$	56,053			$	17,940
		Add back items:
		Amortization of definite-lived intangibles					12,591				6,275				26,356				34,047
		Stock-based compensation					6,580				5,121				13,367				10,361
		Gain on sale of property					(14,420	)			(42	)			(7,973	)			(215	)
		Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge					(434	)			867				(1,186	)			(1,261	)
		Purchase accounting related inventory markup					-				164				-				327
		Restructuring, acquisition-related and other charges					11,220				12,297				8,599				18,241
		Non-GAAP operating income				$	54,523			$	46,090			$	95,216			$	79,440
		Non-GAAP operating margin					9.0	%			8.4	%			8.1	%			7.3	%
	Non-GAAP net income and EPS reconciliation4:
		GAAP net income				$	26,352			$	6,824			$	36,818			$	1,010
		Add back items:
		Amortization of definite-lived intangibles					12,591				6,275				26,356				34,047
		Stock-based compensation					6,580				5,121				13,367				10,361
		Non-cash interest expense					506				497				1,024				1,224
		Gain on sale of property					(14,420	)			(42	)			(7,973	)			(215	)
		Loss on extinguishment of debt					-				1,154				-				1,154
		Loss (gain) on sale of subsidiary					-				69				-				(1,270	)
		Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge					(434	)			867				(1,186	)			(1,261	)
		Purchase accounting related inventory markup					-				164				-				327
		Restructuring, acquisition-related and other charges					11,308				12,297				8,599				18,241
		Income taxes5					(2,352	)			(182	)			(4,087	)			(11,926	)
		Non-GAAP net income				$	40,131			$	33,044			$	72,918			$	51,692
		Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share				$	0.39			$	0.32			$	0.70			$	0.49
	Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation6:
		GAAP net income				$	26,352			$	6,824			$	36,818			$	1,010
		Add back items:
		Income tax provision (benefit)					4,180				6,586				7,783				(1,338	)
		Interest expense					12,219				11,843				24,543				24,650
		Amortization of definite-lived intangibles					12,591				6,275				26,356				34,047
		Depreciation expense					26,184				24,937				50,880				50,190
		Stock-based compensation					6,580				5,121				13,367				10,361
		Gain on sale of property					(14,420	)			(42	)			(7,973	)			(215	)
		Loss on extinguishment of debt					-				1,154				-				1,154
		Loss (gain) on sale of subsidiary					-				69				-				(1,270	)
		Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge					(434	)			867				(1,186	)			(1,261	)
		Purchase accounting related inventory markup					-				164				-				327
		Restructuring, acquisition-related and other charges					11,308				10,924				8,761				15,592
		Adjusted EBITDA				$	84,560			$	74,722			$	159,349			$	133,247
		Adjusted EBITDA margin					14.0	%			13.7	%			13.6	%			12.2	%
	Free cash flow reconciliation:
		Operating cash flow				$	41,855			$	25,884			$	85,750			$	80,962
		Capital expenditures, net					(9,955	)			(49,417	)			(59,251	)			(80,124	)
		Free cash flow				$	31,900			$	(23,533	)		$	26,499			$	838

¹ _{This information provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP EPS, and adjusted EBITDA to the financial information in our consolidated condensed statements of operations.}

² _{Non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin measures exclude amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge, purchase accounting related inventory markup, and other charges.}

³ _{Non-GAAP operating income and operating margin measures exclude amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge, purchase accounting related inventory markup, restructuring, acquisition-related costs, and other charges.}

⁴ _{This information provides non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that both measures -- which add back amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash interest expense on debt (before consideration of capitalized interest), gain on sale of assets, loss on extinguishment of debt, loss (gain) on sale of subsidiary, unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge, purchase accounting related inventory markup, restructuring, acquisition-related costs, and other charges as well as the associated tax impact of these charges and discrete tax items -- provide additional useful information to investors regarding the Company's ongoing financial condition and results of operations.}

⁵ _{Income tax adjustments reflect the difference between income taxes based on a non-GAAP tax rate and a forecasted annual GAAP tax rate.}

⁶ _{Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes, interest expense, amortization of intangibles, depreciation, stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, loss on extinguishment of debt, loss (gain) on sale of subsidiary, unrealized (gain) loss on commodity hedge, purchase accounting related inventory markup, restructuring, acquisition-related costs, and other charges. We present adjusted EBITDA to enhance the understanding of our operating results, and it is a key measure we use to evaluate our operations. In addition, we provide our adjusted EBITDA because we believe that investors and securities analysts will find adjusted EBITDA to be a useful measure for evaluating our operating performance and comparing our operating performance with that of similar companies that have different capital structures and for evaluating our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. However, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.}

FAQ

What were TTM Technologies' (TTMI) Q2 2024 earnings results?

TTM Technologies reported Q2 2024 GAAP net income of $26.4 million ($0.25 per diluted share) and non-GAAP net income of $40.1 million ($0.39 per diluted share).

How much revenue did TTM Technologies (TTMI) generate in Q2 2024?

TTM Technologies reported net sales of $605.1 million for Q2 2024, an increase from $546.5 million in Q2 2023.

What is TTM Technologies' (TTMI) revenue guidance for Q3 2024?

TTM Technologies provided Q3 2024 revenue guidance in the range of $580 million to $620 million.

How many shares did TTM Technologies (TTMI) repurchase in Q2 2024?

TTM Technologies repurchased 1.39 million shares of common stock for $25.1 million at an average price of $18.09 per share in Q2 2024.

What was TTM Technologies' (TTMI) cash flow from operations in Q2 2024?

TTM Technologies reported cash flow from operations of $41.9 million for Q2 2024.