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Vishay Intertechnology Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., (NYSE: VSH), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, today announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

Highlights

  • 4Q 2024 revenues of $714.7 million
  • 4Q 2024 GAAP loss per share of ($0.49); adjusted EPS of $0.00
  • 4Q 2024 book-to-bill of 1.01, with book-to-bill of 0.99 for semiconductors and 1.03 for passive components
  • Backlog at quarter end was 4.4 months
  • Returned a total of $26.2 million to stockholders in Q4 2024; $105.1 million for the year
  • FY 2024 capex of $320.1 million

“Our fourth quarter results came in as expected, slightly below the third quarter. Nevertheless, we saw many promising indicators including a positive book-to-bill for the first time in nine quarters, strong order intake for smart grid infrastructure projects, and initial shipments for A.I. servers,” said Joel Smejkal, President and CEO.  “For 2025, we are well positioned to support a market upturn as capacity, print position, and customer engagements have been key priorities under Vishay 3.0. All of our strategic levers are in play as we continue to execute our five-year plan to position Vishay to take advantage of the megatrends of e-mobility and sustainability.”

1Q 2025 Outlook
For the first quarter of 2025, management expects revenues in the range of $710 million +/- $20 million and a gross profit margin in the range of 19.0% +/- 50 basis points, including the negative impact of approximately of 175-200 basis points related to Newport.

Conference Call
A conference call to discuss Vishay’s fourth quarter financial results is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the live conference call, please pre-register at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI8ebcbdf5aaea4c50833bdc15cc86f02a. Upon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number, and unique PIN.
A live audio webcast of the conference call and a PDF copy of the press release and the quarterly presentation will be accessible directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.

There will be a replay of the conference call available on the Investor Relations website approximately one hour following the call and will remain available for 30 days.

About Vishay
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech®. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

This press release includes certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including adjusted net earnings; adjusted earnings per share; adjusted operating margin; free cash; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”); adjusted EBITDA; and adjusted EBITDA margin; which are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, free cash, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin do not have uniform definitions. These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that such measures are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. Although the terms “free cash” and “EBITDA” are not defined in GAAP, the measures are derived using various line items measured in accordance with GAAP. Reconciling items to arrive at adjusted net earnings represent significant charges or credits that are important to understanding the Company’s intrinsic operations. Reconciling items to calculate adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA represent those same items used in computing adjusted net earnings, as relevant. Furthermore, the presented calculation of adjusted EBITDA is substantially similar to, but not identical to, a measure used in the calculation of financial ratios required for covenant compliance under Vishay’s revolving credit facility. These reconciling items are indicated on the accompanying reconciliation schedules and are more fully described in the Company’s financial statements presented in its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports presented on Forms 10-Q.

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company’s future performance, including forecasted revenues and margins, capital investment, capacity expansion, market trends, and the performance of the economy in general, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions such as “intend,” “suggest,” “guide,” “will,” “expect,” or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; manufacturing or supply chain interruptions or changes in customer demand (including due to political, economic, and health instability and military conflicts and hostilities); delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; an inability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; that the Newport wafer fab will not be integrated successfully into the Company’s overall business; that the expected benefits of the acquisition may not be realized; that the fab’s standards, procedures and controls will not be brought into conformance within the Company’s operation; difficulties in transitioning and retaining fab employees following the acquisition; difficulties in consolidating facilities and transferring processes and know-how; the diversion of our management’s attention from the management of our current business; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The DNA of tech™ is a trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.

Contact:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Peter Henrici
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
+1-610-644-1300

    
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Summary of Operations   
(In thousands, except per share amounts)   
    
 Years ended
 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
 (unaudited)  
    
Net revenues$2,937,587  $3,402,045 
Costs of products sold 2,311,295   2,427,552 
Gross profit 626,292   974,493 
Gross margin 21.3%   28.6% 
    
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 513,564   488,349 
Restructuring and severance costs 40,614    
Impairment of goodwill 66,487    
Operating income 5,627   486,144 
Operating margin 0.2%   14.3% 
    
Other income (expense):   
Interest expense (27,480)  (25,131)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt    (18,874)
Other 19,464   25,263 
Total other income (expense) – net (8,016)  (18,742)
    
Income (loss) before taxes (2,389)  467,402 
    
Income tax expense 27,366   141,889 
    
Net earnings (loss) (29,755)  325,513 
    
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,395   1,693 
    
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders$(31,150) $323,820 
    
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$(0.23) $2.32 
    
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$(0.23) $2.31 
    
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic 136,964   139,447 
    
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 136,964   140,246 
    
Cash dividends per share$0.40  $0.40 
    

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.     
Summary of Operations     
(Unaudited – In thousands, except per share amounts)     
      
 Fiscal quarters ended
 December 31, 2024 September 28, 2024 December 31, 2023
      
Net revenues$714,716  $735,353  $785,236 
Costs of products sold 572,584   584,470   584,572 
Gross profit 142,132   150,883   200,664 
Gross margin 19.9%   20.5%   25.6% 
      
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 132,330   128,545   122,834 
Restructuring and severance costs    40,614    
Impairment of goodwill 66,487       
Operating income (loss) (56,685)  (18,276)  77,830 
Operating margin -7.9%   -2.5%   9.9% 
      
Other income (expense):     
Interest expense (7,731)  (6,596)  (6,454)
Other 5,563   803   9,268 
Total other income (expense) – net (2,168)  (5,793)  2,814 
      
Income (loss) before taxes (58,853)  (24,069)  80,644 
      
Income tax expense (benefit) 7,232   (5,076)  28,690 
      
Net earnings (loss) (66,085)  (18,993)  51,954 
      
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 223   306   482 
      
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders$(66,308) $(19,299) $51,472 
      
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$(0.49) $(0.14) $0.37 
      
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders$(0.49) $(0.14) $0.37 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic 136,050   136,793   138,318 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 136,050   136,793   139,266 
      
Cash dividends per share$0.10  $0.10  $0.10 
      

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets   
(In thousands)   
    
 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
 (Unaudited)  
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$590,286  $972,719 
Short-term investments 16,130   35,808 
Accounts receivable, net 401,901   426,674 
Inventories:   
Finished goods 175,176   167,083 
Work in process 296,393   267,339 
Raw materials 217,812   213,098 
Total inventories 689,381   647,520 
    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 217,809   214,443 
Total current assets 1,915,507   2,297,164 
    
Property and equipment, at cost:   
Land 84,124   77,006 
Buildings and improvements 766,058   719,387 
Machinery and equipment 3,259,213   3,053,868 
Construction in progress 367,564   290,593 
Allowance for depreciation (2,931,221)  (2,846,208)
  1,545,738   1,294,646 
    
Right of use assets 117,953   126,829 
Deferred income taxes 159,769   137,394 
Goodwill 179,005   201,416 
Other intangible assets, net 87,223   72,333 
Other assets 105,501   110,141 
Total assets$4,110,696  $4,239,923 
    

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)  
(In thousands)   
    
 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
 (Unaudited)  
    
Liabilities and equity   
Current liabilities:   
Trade accounts payable$216,313  $191,002 
Payroll and related expenses 137,101   161,940 
Lease liabilities 25,901   26,485 
Other accrued expenses 264,471   239,350 
Income taxes 64,562   73,098 
Total current liabilities 708,348   691,875 
    
Long-term debt less current portion 905,019   818,188 
U.S. transition tax payable    47,027 
Deferred income taxes 96,363   95,776 
Long-term lease liabilities 94,218   102,830 
Other liabilities 104,086   87,918 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs 173,700   195,503 
Total liabilities 2,081,734   2,039,117 
    
Equity:   
Vishay stockholders’ equity   
Common stock 13,361   13,319 
Class B convertible common stock 1,210   1,210 
Capital in excess of par value 1,306,245   1,291,499 
Retained earnings 955,500   1,041,372 
Treasury stock (at cost) (212,062)  (161,656)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (35,292)  10,337 
Total Vishay stockholders’ equity 2,028,962   2,196,081 
Noncontrolling interests    4,725 
Total equity 2,028,962   2,200,806 
Total liabilities and equity$4,110,696  $4,239,923 
    

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows   
(In thousands) 
 Years ended
 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
 (unaudited)  
Operating activities   
Net earnings (loss)$(29,755) $325,513 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization 210,645   184,373 
Gain on disposal of property and equipment (1,969)  (554)
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence 37,245   37,426 
Impairment of goodwill 66,487    
Pensions and other postretirement benefits, net of contributions (6,036)  (9,559)
Stock compensation expense 20,921   16,532 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt    18,874 
Deferred income taxes (23,514)  36,783 
Other 20,416   9,442 
Change in U.S. transition tax liability (37,622)  (27,670)
Change in repatriation tax liability (15,000)  (63,600)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (68,116)  (161,857)
Net cash provided by operating activities 173,702   365,703 
    
Investing activities   
Capital expenditures (320,079)  (329,410)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 3,015   1,156 
Purchase of and deposits for businesses, net of cash acquired (216,024)  (13,753)
Purchase of short-term investments (145,327)  (117,523)
Maturity of short-term investments 164,983   387,898 
Other investing activities 970   (1,219)
Net cash used in investing activities (512,462)  (72,851)
    
Financing activities   
Proceeds from long-term borrowings    750,000 
Repurchase of convertible senior notes due 2025 (52,960)  (386,745)
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit facility 136,000   (42,000)
Debt issuance and amendment costs (1,062)  (26,823)
Cash paid for capped call    (94,200)
Dividends paid to common stockholders (49,833)  (50,787)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders (4,839)  (4,839)
Repurchase of common stock held in treasury (50,406)  (78,684)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (2,500)  (867)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests (5,500)   
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards (4,303)  (3,994)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (35,403)  61,061 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (8,270)  7,981 
    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (382,433)  361,894 
    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 972,719   610,825 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$590,286  $972,719 
    

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share         
(Unaudited – In thousands, except per share amounts)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Years ended
 December 31, 2024 September 28, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
          
GAAP net earnings (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders$(66,308) $(19,299) $51,472 $(31,150) $323,820 
          
Reconciling items affecting operating income:         
Impairment of goodwill$66,487  $  $ $66,487  $ 
Restructuring and severance costs    40,614     40,614    
          
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):         
Loss on early extinguishment of debt$  $  $ $  $18,874 
          
Reconciling items affecting tax expense (benefit):         
Tax effects of pre-tax items above$  $(10,299) $ $(10,299) $(498)
          
Adjusted net earnings$179  $11,016  $51,472 $65,652  $342,196 
          
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding 136,883   137,558   139,266  137,741   140,246 
          
Adjusted earnings per diluted share$0.00  $0.08  $0.37 $0.48  $2.44 
          

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of Free Cash         
(Unaudited – In thousands)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Years ended
 December 31, 2024 September 28, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities$67,656  $50,565   6,268  $173,702  $365,703 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,618   132   122   3,015   1,156 
Less: Capital expenditures (144,904)  (59,527)  (145,331)  (320,079)  (329,410)
Free cash$(75,630) $(8,830) $(138,941) $(143,362) $37,449 
          

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.         
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA         
(Unaudited – In thousands)         
 Fiscal quarters ended Years ended
 December 31, 2024 September 28, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
          
GAAP net earnings (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders$(66,308) $(19,299) $51,472  $(31,150) $323,820 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 223   306   482   1,395   1,693 
Net earnings (loss)$(66,085) $(18,993) $51,954  $(29,755) $325,513 
          
Interest expense$7,731  $6,596  $6,454  $27,480  $25,131 
Interest income (4,533)  (5,230)  (9,934)  (25,479)  (31,353)
Income taxes 7,232   (5,076)  28,690   27,366   141,889 
Depreciation and amortization 55,373   53,595   50,463   210,645   184,373 
EBITDA$(282) $30,892  $127,627  $210,257  $645,553 
          
Reconciling items         
Impairment of goodwill$66,487  $  $  $66,487  $ 
Restructuring and severance costs    40,614      40,614    
Loss on early extinguishment of debt             18,874 
          
Adjusted EBITDA$66,205  $71,506  $127,627  $317,358  $664,427 
          
Adjusted EBITDA margin** 9.3%   9.7%   16.3%   10.8%   19.5% 
          
** Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues         

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