UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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 Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
June 4, 2020
 

PHOTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Connecticut
0-15451
06-0854886
(State or Other Jurisdiction of) Incorporation
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT
 
06804
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code
 
(203) 775-9000

 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 

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COMMON STOCK, $0.01 par value per share
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NASDAQ Global Select Market
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Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
The investor presentation included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report may be presented at meetings with investors, analysts, and others on or after June 4, 2020. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the Photronics, Inc. website.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed subject to the requirements of amended Item 10 of Regulation S-K, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. The furnishing of this information hereby shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any such information.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)
Exhibits

 
Photronics’ Investor Presentation dated June 4, 2020.


SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
PHOTRONICS, INC.
 
(Registrant)
       
 
By:
/s/ Richelle E. Burr
 
Name:
Richelle E. Burr
 
Title:
Executive Vice President,
   
Chief Administrative Officer,
   
General Counsel and Secretary
Date:  June 4, 2020
   
 



Exhibit 99.1

 Photronics, Inc.Global Leader in the Merchant Photomask Industry  Investor PresentationQ2 2020 
 

 Safe Harbor Statement  2  This presentation and some of our comments may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, and/or the future performance of the industry. These statements are predictions, and contain risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those presented. These statements include words like “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “may”, “plan”, “project”, “in our view” or the negative thereto. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any forecasts or estimates, and we are not obligated to update any forward-looking statements if our expectations change. If you would like more information on the risks involved in forward-looking statements, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
 

 Employee healthHealth monitoringAdoption of best practicesGlobal visitor policyRaw material supplyWeekly meetings to monitor global supply chainConstant contact with suppliersTool maintenanceEngagement with virtual service technicians where feasibleReliance on self-service expertiseCustomer supportOpen communications with customers to understand needsConstant contact with logistic partners  Response to COVID-19: Four Key Focus Areas  3 
 

 Global leader in merchant photomask industryDelivering growth by leveraging core competencies: Operational Excellence, Low Cost Producer, Technology Leadership, Customer IntimacyGrowing more quickly than the marketTechnology aligned with secular growth trendsChina industry expansion (IC & FPD) – Made in China 2025Technology inflection from LCD to AMOLEDRapid expansion of G10.5+ panel capacityInvestment strategy drives earnings growthStrategic investments bring top-line growthOperating leverage creates margin expansionIncreasing free cash flow to fund growth investments and share repurchase  A Compelling Investment Thesis  4 
 

 Photronics at a Glance  5  Unmatched Global Footprint11 Strategically Located Manufacturing Facilities  535  551  597 
 

 Photomasks: Essential for Electronics Manufacturing  6  Component Design  End User  Manufacturing Process  Photomask  BRINGS DESIGN TOMANUFACTURING FLOOR 
 

 Cost controlSupply chain optimization  Low Cost Producer  Flexible deliveryHigh yields  Operational Excellence  Trusted partnerWafer yield enhancement  Customer Intimacy  Process know-howAdvanced PoR  Technology Leader  Core Competencies Underpin Sustainable Growth  7 
 

 ChinaTotal TAM +$800M by 2023Region with strongest growth potentialSupported by new manufacturing facilities since 2019IC CaptiveApproximately ~$2.5B TAMWe are seen as trusted partnerCommitments improve sustainabilityHigh-end revenue growthHigh value and high growthSupports China & captive initiatives  Repositioned for Growth  8  +347%  +77%  +108%  Note: classifications in graph above are not distinct; revenue related to certain products may appear in more than one category 
 

 Repositioned the companyGrew high-end revenue  Investing in ChinaPhase I – 2019-2020Phase II – 2020-2021 Leveraging FPD technology inflections  Entering strategic photomask partnershipsExploring adjacent market M&A  Driving Sustainable, Profitable Growth  9  Past (2017 – 2018)  Recent and Present (2019 – 2021)  Future (2022 and beyond) 
 

 We already have growing business in China32% of total revenue in Q2 2020 LTM21% of IC revenue59% of FPD revenueGrowing strong since 2016IC +76% CAGRFPD +64% CAGRManufacturing presence in China aims to accelerate growthCustomer contracts help ramp facilities more quicklyInvestment incentives reduce risk and improve returnsIC JV enables us to compete more effectively  Developing and Growing China Business  10  +69% CAGR 
 

 Mobile devices moving from LCD to AMOLEDSuperior visual characteristicsLower power consumptionEnables flexible formatPreferred for VR/AR devicesIncreasing mask complexityMore mask layers per setTighter specs on each layerEstablished technology leadership1st firm with P-800 mask writer; 2nd P-800 on orderProduces highest resolution AMOLED masksCompetitive advantage vs. all merchants and captives  Leveraging Technology Leadership for Mobile Display AMOLED Adoption  11  Source: Internal Estimates  AMOLED remains preferred technology for mobile applications 
 

     65”    65”    65”    65”    65”    65”    65”    65”  95%  G10.5+  Improved Glass Efficiency for Ultra-Large Screen TV  12  2940 mm x 3370 mm  2200 mm x 2500 mm  1950 mm x 2250 mm  1500 mm x 1850 mm      75”    75”    75”    75”    75”    75”  94%      65”    65”    65”  64%      75”    75”  73%      65”    65”  88% 
 

 China represents fastest growing display region51 fabs in production or under constructionLargest LCD display producer (Korea 2nd)Photomask opportunities in China are attractiveWide range of display technologiesNo merchant photomask producer with high-end experienceWe are aligned with fastest growing sectors: AMOLED & G10.5+  “Made in China 2025” Driving Growth in FPD Market  13  Source: Internal Estimates  +12% CAGR 
 

 51 China Display Fabs in Production by 2022  14  Image from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:China-equirect.png        G10.5+ (5)AMOLED (16)LCD (30)  Photronics LocationsFPD KoreaFPD HefeiFPD Taiwan                                                                                                       
 

 China represents fastest growing semiconductor regionGrowing domestic producersInvestments by multi-nationalsMore investment needed to meet national production share targets of 40% by 2020, 70% by 2025Photomask opportunities in China are attractiveWide range of nodes in logic and memoryNo strong domestic merchant mask producer  “Made in China 2025” Driving Growth in IC Market  15   
 

 22 New China 12” IC Fabs 2018-2022  16  Image from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:China-equirect.png  Photronics LocationsIC KoreaIC XiamenIC TaiwanIC Boise (not shown)      Logic (16)Memory (6)                                             
 

 Top line growth with continued focus on driving costs outDisciplined focus on investments to improve ROICMaintain strong balance sheet while returning cash to shareholdersShare repurchasesFlexibility to invest in other growth opportunities (organic or M&A)  Strategic Priorities to Improve Shareholder Value  17 
 

 Powerful operating leverage: target 50%Strong operating cash flow generatorDisciplined investment approachSolid balance sheet  Solid Financial Fundamentals  18 
 

 Key Success FactorsOn pace for 3rd consecutive record annual revenue“Made in China 2025” – new facilitiesFPD technology inflectionsRepositioned the companyNode migration (logic & memory)Growing business with captive producersIC JV’s in China and TaiwanStable mainstream businessCross-site collaboration to serve global customers  Building Long-Term Momentum  19  +12% CAGR 
 

 Fund organic growthGeographic expansion into ChinaInvestments to maintain technical leadershipCapacity expansion when reciprocated by customer commitmentExplore strategic M&APhotomask industry – IC & FPDAdjacencies to increase revenue diversificationShare repurchaseRepurchased 6.2M shares ($61.7M) since 2018Redeemed $115M in convertible debt since 2016, eliminating 10.3M potentially dilutive shares  Clear Capital Deployment Priorities  20  -17% 
 

 Global leader in merchant photomask industryDelivering growth by leveraging core competencies: Operational Excellence, Low Cost Producer, Technology Leadership, Customer IntimacyGrowing more quickly than the marketTechnology aligned with secular growth trendsChina industry expansion (IC & FPD) – Made in China 2025Technology inflection from LCD to AMOLEDRapid expansion of G10.5+ panel capacityInvestment strategy drives earnings growthStrategic investments bring top-line growthOperating leverage creates margin expansionIncreasing free cash flow to fund growth investments and share repurchase  A Compelling Investment Thesis  21 
 

 Thank you for your interest!  For Additional Information:R. Troy Dewar, CFAVice President, Investor Relations203.740.5610tdewar@photronics.com  
 

 Appendix 
 

 Revenue was $142.8M, down 11% Q/Q and up 9% Y/YFPD production remained at capacity, with sequential mix shift away from G10.5+ and AMOLED as customers in China pushed out ordersIC revenue impacted by order push out from China customersRevenue of products shipped to China improved 39% Y/Y, but fell 20% Q/QNet income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders of $6.3M ($0.10/share)Cash balance grew to $238M; $31M operating cash generationRepurchased 0.5M shares for $6M; program terminated 3/20/2020China production contributed $17M to revenue; Hefei facility generated operating profit and positive operating cash flow despite significant drop in G10.5+ demandRemain committed to growth strategy with commencement of next phase of FPD investment  Q2 2020 Summary  24  Successfully repositioned the business; China investments driving long-term, profitable growth 
 

 Total Revenue  25      IC  FPD  Total may differ due to rounding 
 

 $M (except EPS)  Q220  Q120  Q/Q  Q219  Y/Y  Revenue  $ 142.8  $ 159.7  (11%)  $ 131.6  9%  Gross Profit  $ 30.4  $ 34.6  (12%)  $ 26.0  17%  Gross Margin  21.3%  21.7%  (40 bps)  19.8%  150 bps  Operating Income  $ 12.7  $ 16.3  (22%)  $ 9.2  38%  Operating Margin  8.9%  10.2%  (130 bps)  7.0%  190 bps  Other income (expense)  ($ 1.0)  $ 3.7  ($ 4.6)  $ 3.9  ($ 4.9)  Income tax provision  $ 3.8  $ 9.1  ($ 5.3)  $ 3.3  $ 0.5  Minority interest  $ 1.7  $ 0.6  $ 1.1  $ 1.4  $ 0.3  Net Income*  $ 6.3  $ 10.3  (39%)  $ 8.5  (26%)  Diluted EPS*  $ 0.10  $ 0.16  ($ 0.06)  $ 0.13  ($ 0.03)  Days in quarter  91  94  (3)  91  -  Gross and operating margin moved in line with revenue (up Y/Y; down Q/Q)China operations were $1.0M negative impact to operating incomeOther income / (expense) primarily due to FX gain / (loss)Minority interest reflects Taiwan JV gain offset by China JV loss  Income Statement Summary  26  *Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders 
 

 High-end flat Y/Y; sequential decline primarily due to Chinese order push outsChina revenue +14% Y/YQ/Q down 21% on soft foundry demandRepresents 21% of Q220 IC revenueOutlookDemand trends improvingGovernment restrictions and trade policy developments create uncertainty  $M  Q220  Q120  Q/Q  Q219  Y/Y  High-End*  $ 38.3  $ 41.0  (7%)  $ 38.4  --  Mainstream  $ 58.6  $ 65.9  (11%)  $ 60.2  (3%)  Total  $ 96.8  $ 107.0  (9%)  $ 98.6  (2%)  IC Photomask Revenue  27  *28nm and smaller  Total may differ due to rounding 
 

 IC Photomask Revenue  28      Mainstream  High-End  High-End: 28nm and smaller; total may differ due to rounding 
 

 Y/Y growth due to production ramp in Hefei; Q/Q decline due to China order push out (G10.5+ & AMOLED)China revenue -20% Q/Q; +69% Y/YRepresents 57% of Q220 FPD revenueOutlookDemand trends improving for G10.5+ and AMOLEDGovernment restrictions create uncertainty, especially for mobile demandProduction should remain at capacity  $M  Q220  Q120  Q/Q  Q219  Y/Y  High-End*  $ 31.8  $ 39.8  (20%)  $ 22.1  44%  Mainstream  $ 14.1  $ 13.0  9%  $ 10.9  29%  Total  $ 45.9  $ 52.8  (13%)  $ 33.0  39%  FPD Photomask Revenue  29  *≥G10.5, AMOLED and LTPS  Total may differ due to rounding 
 

 FPD Photomask Revenue  30      Mainstream  High-End  High-End: ≥G10.5, AMOLED and LTPS; total may differ due to rounding 
 

 $M  Q220  Q120  Q219  Cash  $ 238  $ 218  $ 167  Debt  $ 53  $ 54  $ 36  Net Cash*  $ 184  $ 164  $ 131  Operating Cash Flow  $ 31  $ 31  $ 17  Capital Expenditures  $ 16  $ 14  $ 34  Government Incentives for Capital Equipment  $ 3  $ 2  $ 1  Share repurchase  $ 6  $ 11  -  Debt is local China borrowing to finance fixed assetsFY 2020 capex ~ $100M (includes $35M capital lease)Repurchased 0.5M shares for $6M (1.5M shares for $17M YTD); program terminated 3/20/2020Balance sheet able to fund planned investments, share repurchases, and strategic M&A opportunities  Select Financial Data  31  *Net cash defined as cash and cash equivalents less long-term borrowings (including current portion), as reported in accordance with GAAP