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

 FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2020
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware 000-15867 00-0000000
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, California 95134
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 943-1234
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareCDNSNasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

 If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.







Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 20, 2020, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ("Cadence") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 27, 2020.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and a copy of the commentary by the Chief Financial Officer of Cadence regarding Cadence's financial results for the quarter ended June 27, 2020 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02, and the press release and the commentary are incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
Exhibit No.  Description
  
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).





SIGNATURES
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.
Dated: July 20, 2020
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ John M. Wall
 John M. Wall
 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.01
Cadence Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 20, 2020 — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the second quarter of 2020.
Cadence reported second quarter 2020 revenue of $638 million, compared to revenue of $580 million reported for the same period in 2019. On a GAAP basis, Cadence achieved operating margin of 24 percent and recognized net income of $131 million, or $0.47 per share on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to operating margin of 23 percent and net income of $107 million, or $0.38 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2019.
Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin for the second quarter of 2020 was 35 percent and net income was $185 million, or $0.66 per share on a diluted basis, compared to operating margin of 34 percent and net income of $161 million, or $0.57 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2019.
“Cadence has adapted well to the difficult environment, continuing to innovate and delight customers, while delivering outstanding results for shareholders,” said Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer. “While these are uncertain times, design activity remains strong and our Intelligent System Design strategy has us well positioned to take advantage of these opportunities. To ensure business continuity, we are further investing in infrastructure and collaboration platforms to maintain high levels of productivity and innovation.”
“Cadence exceeded all of its key financial metrics for the second quarter and we are raising our outlook for the year to 11% revenue growth and 33% non-GAAP operating margin,” said John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “Cadence operated from approximately 50 sites across the globe before the pandemic, and we are now operating from a distributed network of more than 8,000 homes. We are blessed to have such a strong and versatile global leadership group. I am very impressed and thankful for how our team is not only rising to the challenge but thriving in this environment.”
CFO Commentary
Commentary on the second quarter 2020 financial results by John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer, is available at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2020, the company expects total revenue in the range of $630 million to $650 million. Third quarter GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 22 percent and GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.49 to $0.51. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin is expected to be approximately 32 percent and net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.59 to $0.61.
For 2020, the company expects total revenue in the range of $2.585 billion to $2.615 billion. On a GAAP basis, operating margin is expected to be approximately 22 percent and GAAP net income per diluted share for 2020 is expected to be in the range of $1.84 to $1.90. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, operating margin for 2020 is expected to be approximately 33 percent and net income per diluted share for 2020 is expected to be in the range of $2.50 to $2.56.
A schedule showing a reconciliation of the business outlook from GAAP operating margin, GAAP net income and diluted net income per share to non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income and diluted net income per share is included in this release.
Audio Webcast Scheduled

Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer, and John Wall, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host the second quarter 2020 financial results audio webcast today, July 20, 2020, at 2 p.m. (Pacific) / 5 p.m. (Eastern). Attendees are asked to register at the website at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast. An archive of the webcast will be available starting July 20, 2020 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and ending September 11, 2020 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Webcast access is available at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations.






About Cadence
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial and health. For six years in a row, Fortune Magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more at cadence.com.  

© 2020 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and the other Cadence marks found at www.cadence.com/go/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This document includes forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and preliminary assumptions that are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Cadence’s control, including, among others: (i) Cadence’s ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive industries in which it operates; (ii) the success of Cadence’s efforts to maintain and improve operational efficiency and growth; (iii) the mix of products and services sold, the timing of orders and the ability to develop, install or deliver Cadence’s products or services; (iv) change in customer demands that could result in delays in purchases, development, installations or deliveries of Cadence's products or services, including those resulting from consolidation, restructurings and other operational efficiency improvements of Cadence’s customers; (v) economic and industry conditions, including that of the semiconductor and electronics industries, government regulations and trade restrictions; (vi) capital expenditure requirements, legislative or regulatory requirements, changes in tax laws, interest rates, currency exchange rate fluctuations and Cadence’s ability to access capital and debt markets; (vii) the acquisition of other companies or technologies or the failure to successfully integrate and operate them; (viii) events that affect cash flow, liquidity, or reserves, or settlement assumptions Cadence may take from time to time with respect to accounts receivable, taxes and tax examinations, litigation or other matters; (ix) the effects of any litigation or other proceedings to which Cadence is or may become a party; and (x) the duration, severity and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures on Cadence, its employees, and its suppliers and customers, which may also have the effect of heightening the other risks described in this paragraph. In addition, the timing and amount of Cadence's repurchase of its common stock under the authorizations will be subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors.
For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements related to Cadence’s business, please refer to Cadence’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which include Cadence’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including Cadence’s future filings.




GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this press release with their most directly comparable GAAP financial results. Investors are also encouraged to look at the GAAP results as the best measure of financial performance.

To supplement Cadence’s financial results presented on a GAAP basis, Cadence management uses non-GAAP measures that it believes are helpful in understanding Cadence’s performance. One such measure is non-GAAP net income, which is a financial measure not calculated under GAAP. Non-GAAP net income is calculated by Cadence management by taking GAAP net income and excluding, as applicable, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and integration-related costs including retention expenses, investment gains or losses, income or expenses related to Cadence’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, restructuring, executive severance and other significant items not directly related to Cadence’s core business operations, and the income tax effect of non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments.

Cadence management uses non-GAAP net income because it excludes items that are generally not directly related to the performance of Cadence’s core business operations and therefore provides supplemental information to Cadence management and investors regarding the performance of the business operations, facilitates comparisons to the historical operating results and allows the review of Cadence's business from the same perspective as Cadence management, including forecasting and budgeting.
The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP operating margin, GAAP net income and GAAP net income per diluted share in the calculation of non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the periods shown below:
 
Operating Margin ReconciliationThree Months Ended
June 27, 2020June 29, 2019
 (unaudited)
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue24%23%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Amortization of acquired intangibles2%3%
Stock-based compensation expense7%8%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses 1%0%
Restructuring and other credits0%0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs1%0%
Special charges0%0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue35%34%





Net Income ReconciliationThree Months Ended
June 27, 2020June 29, 2019
 (unaudited)
(in thousands)  
Net income on a GAAP basis$131,288  $107,235  
Amortization of acquired intangibles16,074  14,458  
Stock-based compensation expense46,907  44,257  
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses 3,618  862  
Restructuring and other credits(275) (313) 
Acquisition and integration-related costs 5,315  1,889  
Special charges270  —  
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*(2,797) 2,042  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(15,786) (9,331) 
Net income on a non-GAAP basis$184,614  $161,099  

*Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.
 

Diluted Net Income Per Share ReconciliationThree Months Ended
June 27, 2020June 29, 2019
 (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)  
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$0.47  $0.38  
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.06  0.05  
Stock-based compensation expense0.17  0.16  
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses 0.01  —  
Restructuring and other credits—  —  
Acquisition and integration-related costs 0.02  —  
Special charges—  —  
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*(0.01) 0.01  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.06) (0.03) 
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis$0.66  $0.57  
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share — GAAP**279,080  281,054  
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share — non-GAAP**279,080  281,054  

*Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

**Shares used in the calculation of GAAP net income per share are expected to be the same as shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share, except when the company reports a GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net income, or GAAP net income and a non-GAAP net loss.





Cadence expects that its corporate representatives will meet privately during the quarter with investors, the media, investment analysts and others. At these meetings, Cadence may reiterate the business outlook published in this press release. At the same time, Cadence will keep this press release, including the business outlook, publicly available on its website.
Prior to the start of the Quiet Period (described below), the public may continue to rely on the business outlook contained herein as still being Cadence’s current expectations on matters covered unless Cadence publishes a notice stating otherwise.
Beginning September 11, 2020, Cadence will observe a Quiet Period during which the business outlook as provided in this press release and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q no longer constitute Cadence’s current expectations. During the Quiet Period, the business outlook in these documents should be considered historical, speaking as of prior to the Quiet Period only and not subject to any update by Cadence. During the Quiet Period, Cadence’s representatives will not comment on Cadence’s business outlook, financial results or expectations. The Quiet Period will extend until Cadence’s third quarter 2020 earnings release is published, which is currently scheduled for October 19, 2020.

For more information, please contact:
Cadence Investor Relations
408-944-7100
[email protected]
Cadence Newsroom
408-944-7039
[email protected]




Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
June 27, 2020December 28, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,189,186  $705,210  
Receivables, net 312,758  304,546  
Inventories43,924  55,802  
Prepaid expenses and other93,915  103,785  
Total current assets1,639,783  1,169,343  
Property, plant and equipment, net 282,738  275,855  
Goodwill778,857  661,856  
Acquired intangibles, net 242,543  172,375  
Deferred taxes704,882  732,367  
Other assets350,694  345,429  
Total assets$3,999,497  $3,357,225  
Current liabilities:
Revolving credit facility$350,000  $—  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities306,948  316,908  
Current portion of deferred revenue494,939  355,483  
Total current liabilities1,151,887  672,391  
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term portion of deferred revenue87,437  73,400  
Long-term debt346,394  346,019  
Other long-term liabilities157,148  162,521  
Total long-term liabilities590,979  581,940  
Stockholders’ equity2,256,631  2,102,894  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,999,497  $3,357,225  





Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 27, 2020June 29, 2019June 27, 2020June 29, 2019
Revenue:
Product and maintenance$601,356  $548,028  $1,183,055  $1,091,546  
Services37,062  32,391  73,320  65,615  
Total revenue638,418  580,419  1,256,375  1,157,161  
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product and maintenance55,669  43,388  111,115  93,910  
Cost of services19,546  18,081  38,563  38,144  
Marketing and sales120,476  116,208  246,220  233,038  
Research and development250,821  231,814  492,489  460,024  
General and administrative35,641  34,407  69,233  64,509  
Amortization of acquired intangibles4,590  3,159  8,796  6,467  
Restructuring and other credits(275) (313) (1,342) (1,002) 
Total costs and expenses486,468  446,744  965,074  895,090  
Income from operations151,950  133,675  291,301  262,071  
Interest expense(5,914) (4,976) (10,551) (10,367) 
Other income (expense), net4,630  (110) 96  5,131  
Income before provision for income taxes150,666  128,589  280,846  256,835  
Provision for income taxes19,378  21,354  25,570  29,045  
Net income$131,288  $107,235  $255,276  $227,790  
Net income per share - basic$0.48  $0.39  $0.93  $0.83  
Net income per share - diluted$0.47  $0.38  $0.91  $0.81  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic273,432  273,159  273,488  273,155  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted279,080  281,054  279,207  280,877  




Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
Six Months Ended
 June 27, 2020June 29, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$705,210  $533,298  
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income255,276  227,790  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization69,902  61,197  
Amortization of debt discount and fees512  497  
Stock-based compensation93,389  86,510  
Loss on investments, net4,036  259  
Deferred income taxes(1,609) (8,159) 
Provisions for losses (recoveries) on receivables922  (386) 
ROU asset amortization and change in operating lease liabilities1,502  2,504  
Other non-cash items296  160  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Receivables(2,497) 63,876  
Inventories11,020  (25,689) 
Prepaid expenses and other9,910  33,055  
Other assets(17,687) 2,547  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(11,141) (34,670) 
Deferred revenue148,508  19,707  
Other long-term liabilities504  2,576  
Net cash provided by operating activities562,843  431,774  
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of non-marketable investments—  (33,717) 
Proceeds from the sale of non-marketable investments—  2,952  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(43,535) (30,562) 
Cash paid in business combinations, net of cash acquired (195,118) (338) 
Net cash used for investing activities(238,653) (61,665) 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility350,000  150,000  
Payment on revolving credit facility—  (250,000) 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock43,667  32,855  
Stock received for payment of employee taxes on vesting of restricted stock(53,657) (45,698) 
Payments for repurchases of common stock(175,036) (156,120) 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities164,974  (268,963) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(5,188) (1,029) 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents483,976  100,117  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,189,186  $633,415  







Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Revenue Mix by Geography (% of Total Revenue)
 
 20192020
GEOGRAPHYQ1Q2Q3Q4YearQ1Q2
Americas44 %42 %44 %46 %44 %43 %44 %
China10 %12 %10 %%10 %13 %12 %
Other Asia19 %19 %21 %20 %20 %18 %19 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa18 %20 %18 %18 %18 %19 %18 %
Japan%%%%%%%
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %

Revenue Mix by Product Category (% of Total Revenue)
 
 20192020
PRODUCT CATEGORYQ1Q2Q3Q4YearQ1Q2
Custom IC Design and Simulation25 %26 %26 %25 %25 %25 %24 %
Digital IC Design and Signoff30 %31 %30 %29 %30 %29 %28 %
Functional Verification, including Emulation and Prototyping Hardware24 %22 %20 %24 %23 %23 %24 %
IP12 %11 %15 %13 %13 %14 %14 %
System Interconnect and Analysis%10 %%%%%10 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %


















Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Operating Margin
As of July 20, 2020
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ending
September 26, 2020
Year Ending
January 2, 2021
 ForecastForecast
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue~22%~22%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue:
Amortization of acquired intangibles2%2%
Stock-based compensation expense7%8%
Acquisition and integration-related costs1%1%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue†~32%~33%

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.








































Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Diluted Net Income Per Share
As of July 20, 2020
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ending
September 26, 2020
Year Ending
January 2, 2021
 ForecastForecast
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$0.49 to $0.51$1.84 to $1.90
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.060.23
Stock-based compensation expense0.160.70
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.020.07
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*0.02
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.14)(0.36)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis†$0.59 to $0.61$2.50 to $2.56


Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Impact of Non-GAAP Adjustments on Forward Looking Net Income
As of July 20, 2020
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ending
September 26, 2020
Year Ending
January 2, 2021
($ in millions)ForecastForecast
Net income on a GAAP basis$138 to $144$516 to $533
Amortization of acquired intangibles1664
Stock-based compensation expense45197
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)(1)
Restructuring and other charges (credits)(1)
Acquisition and integration-related costs519
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*16
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(40)(100)
Net income on a non-GAAP basis†$165 to $171$700 to $717


The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

*Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.


Exhibit 99.02
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CADENCE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER
2020
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
CFO COMMENTARY
Key Takeaways
• Q2 results exceeded our expectations for key financial metrics.
• Increasing 2020 outlook for revenue, operating margin, EPS and cash flow.
• Repurchased $75 million of Cadence stock in Q2.
Q3 2020 Outlook
• Revenue : $630 - $650 million.
• GAAP operating margin: ~22%.
• Non-GAAP operating margin: ~32%.
• GAAP EPS: $0.49 - $0.51
• Non-GAAP EPS: $0.59 - $0.61
Q2 2020 KEY METRICS
• Revenue $638 million
• GAAP operating margin 24%
• Non-GAAP operating margin 35%
• GAAP EPS $0.47
• Non-GAAP EPS $0.66
• Operating cash flow $345 million
FY 2020 Outlook
• Revenue: $2.585 - $2.615 billion.
• GAAP operating margin: ~22%.
• Non-GAAP operating margin: ~33%.
• GAAP EPS: $1.84 - $1.90
• Non-GAAP EPS $2.50 - $2.56
• Operating cash flow: $810 - $840 million.
• Expect to use approximately 50% of free cash flow to repurchase Cadence shares for the year.
Financial Results Webcast
Our Q2 2020 financial results webcast will begin July 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific). The webcast may be accessed at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations. An archive of the webcast will be available on July 20, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on September 11, 2020.

July 20, 2020Cadence Q2 2020 Financial Results
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Financial Metrics
(In Millions, except per share data)2016*2017*201820192020E
Revenue$1,816$1,943$2,138$2,336$2,585 - $2,615
Revenue growth7%10%9%11% - 12%
GAAP operating expenses$1,571  $1,619  $1,742  $1,845  ~$2,020
Non-GAAP operating expenses$1,348  $1,409  $1,491  $1,587  ~$1,742
Non-GAAP operating expense growth5%6%6%~10%
GAAP operating margin13%17%19%21%
Implied GAAP operating margin**~22%
Non-GAAP operating margin26%28%30%32%
Implied Non-GAAP operating margin**~33%
GAAP earnings per share$0.70$0.73$1.23$3.53$1.84 - $1.90
Non-GAAP earning per share$1.21$1.40$1.87$2.20$2.50 - $2.56
Weighted average shares diluted outstanding291.3280.2281.1280.5279 - 281
Cash flow from operations445471605730$810 - $840
Capital expenditures54586275~$80
* Fiscal years 2016 and 2017 accounted for under ASC Topic 605, prior to adoption of ASC Topic 606 in 2018.
** At midpoint of guidance.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Outlook
Q3 2019AQ2 2020AQ3 2020E
Total Revenue ($ Million)$579.6$638.4$630 - $650
   Q/Q Growth3%(1)% - 2%
   Y/Y Growth10%9% - 12%
GAAP Operating Margin21%24%~22%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin32%35%~32%
GAAP EPS$0.36$0.47$0.49 - $0.51
Non-GAAP EPS$0.54$0.66$0.59 - $0.61
   Q/Q Growth10%(11)% - (8)%
   Y/Y Growth16%9% - 13%





July 20, 2020Cadence Q2 2020 Financial Results
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Outlook
PreviousCurrent
FY 2019AFY 2020EFY 2020E
Recurring Revenue85% - 90%85% - 90%85% - 90%
Total Revenue ($ Billion)$2.336$2.545 - $2.585$2.585 - $2.615
   Y/Y Growth9%9% - 11%11% - 12%
Revenue from Beginning Backlog*~75%~75%~75%
GAAP Operating Margin21.1%21% - 22%~22%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin32.1%32% - 33%~33%
GAAP Other Income & Expense ($ Million)$(12.8)$(29) - $(33)$(21) - $(25)
Non-GAAP Other Income & Expense ($ Million)$(14.1)$(19) - $(23)$(15) - $(19)
GAAP Tax Rate-106%
~14%
~6%
Non-GAAP Tax Rate16%16%16%
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding (Million)280.5278 - 281279 - 281
GAAP EPS$3.53$1.58 - $1.68$1.84 - $1.90
Non-GAAP EPS$2.20$2.40 - $2.50$2.50 - $2.56
   Y/Y Growth18%9% - 14%14% - 16%
Cash Flow from Operations ($ Million)$730$775 - $825$810 - $840
DSO47~45~45
Capital Expenditures ($ Million)$75~$80~$80
*Backlog = Remaining Performance Obligations + IP Access Agreements
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Second Quarter Financial Results
Backlog
(In Billions)20182019Q2 2020
Backlog*$3.0$3.6$3.7
*Backlog = Remaining Performance Obligations + IP Access Agreements
Revenue
(In Thousands)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Product and Maintenance$548,028$548,105$564,964$581,699$601,356
Services32,39131,49834,59136,25837,062
   Total Revenue$580,419$579,603$599,555$617,957$638,418

Revenue Mix by Geography
(% of Total Revenue)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Americas42 %44 %46 %43 %44 %
China12 %10 %%13 %12 %
Other Asia19 %21 %20 %18 %19 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa20 %18 %18 %19 %18 %
Japan%%%%%
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %

Revenue Mix by Product Category
(% of Total Revenue)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Custom IC Design and Simulation26 %26 %25 %25 %24 %
Digital IC Design and Signoff31 %30 %29 %29 %28 %
Functional Verification22 %20 %24 %23 %24 %
IP11 %15 %13 %14 %14 %
System Interconnect and Analysis10 %%%%10 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %

Gross Margin
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
GAAP Gross Margin89.4 %89.5 %87.8 %88.0 %88.2 %
Non-GAAP Gross Margin91.6 %91.5 %89.7 %89.9 %90.3 %

Total Costs and Expenses
(In Thousands)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Total GAAP Costs and Expenses$446,744$458,777$490,656$478,606$486,468
Total Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses$385,591$395,995$415,140$418,827$414,559

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Operating Margin
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
GAAP Operating Margin23.0 %20.8 %18.2 %22.6 %23.8 %
Non-GAAP Operating Margin33.6 %31.7 %30.8 %32.2 %35.1 %

Earnings Per Share
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
GAAP Net Income Per Share$0.38$0.36$2.36$0.44$0.47
Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share$0.57$0.54$0.54$0.60$0.66

Total DSO
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
DSO3843474245

Balance Sheet and Cash Review
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
(In Thousands)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Net Cash from Operating Activities$246,360$138,530$159,296$217,719$345,124

Capital Expenditures
(In Thousands)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Capital Expenditures$15,287$16,965$27,078$22,179$21,356

Cash and Cash Equivalents
(In Thousands)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents$633,415$655,216$705,210$946,285$1,189,186
Approximately 57 percent of our cash and cash equivalents were in the U.S. at quarter-end.

Stock Repurchase
(In Thousands, Except Share Price)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Share Repurchase$75,006$75,011$75,017$100,022$75,014
Number of Shares1,125  1,065  1,122  1,488  920  
Average Share Price$66.67$70.43$66.86$67.22$81.54

Employees
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Headcount7,743  8,016  8,078  8,205  8,375  

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Forward Looking Statements
The statements in this CFO Commentary contain forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and preliminary assumptions that are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Cadence’s control, including, among others: (i) Cadence’s ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive industries in which it operates; (ii) the success of Cadence’s efforts to maintain and improve operational efficiency and growth; (iii) the mix of products and services sold, the timing of orders and the ability to develop, install or deliver Cadence’s products or services; (iv) change in customer demands that could result in delays in purchases, development, installations or deliveries of Cadence's products or services, including those resulting from consolidation, restructurings and other operational efficiency improvements of Cadence’s customers; (v) economic and industry conditions, including that of the semiconductor and electronics industries, government regulations and trade restrictions; (vi) capital expenditure requirements, legislative or regulatory requirements, changes in tax laws, interest rates, currency exchange rate fluctuations and Cadence’s ability to access capital and debt markets; (vii) the acquisition of other companies or technologies or the failure to successfully integrate and operate them; (viii) events that affect cash flow, liquidity, or reserves, or settlement assumptions Cadence may take from time to time with respect to accounts receivable, taxes and tax examinations, litigation or other matters; (ix) the effects of any litigation or other proceedings to which Cadence is or may become a party; and (x) the duration, severity and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures on Cadence, its employees, and its suppliers and customers, which may also have the effect of heightening the other risks described in this paragraph. In addition, the timing and amount of Cadence's repurchase of its common stock under the authorizations will be subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements related to Cadence’s business, please refer to Cadence’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which include Cadence’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including Cadence’s future filings.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this CFO Commentary with their most directly comparable GAAP financial results. Investors are also encouraged to look at the GAAP results as the best measure of financial performance. See our earnings press release issued today for further discussion of our non-GAAP financial measures, as well as the reconciliation provided in the Appendix to this CFO Commentary.

Cadence’s management uses non-GAAP net income because it excludes items that are generally not directly related to the performance of the company’s core business operations and therefore provides supplemental information to Cadence’s management and investors regarding the performance of the business operations, facilitates comparisons to the historical operating results and allows the review of Cadence’s business from the same perspective as Cadence’s management, including forecasting and budgeting.

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APPENDIX I
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expenses to Non-GAAP Total Expenses
(In Thousands)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
GAAP total costs and expenses$446,744$458,777$490,656$478,606$486,468
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total costs and expenses
Amortization of acquired intangibles(14,458) (12,799) (12,660) (15,066) (16,074) 
Stock-based compensation expense(44,257) (48,279) (46,758) (46,482) (46,907) 
Non-qualified deferred compensation (expenses) credits(862) (52) (1,948) 4,796  (3,618) 
Restructuring and other (charges) credits313  186  (9,809) 1,067  275  
Acquisition and integration-related costs(1,889) (1,838) (3,466) (3,970) (5,315) 
Special charges —  —  (875) (124) (270) 
Non-GAAP total costs and expenses
$385,591$395,995$415,140$418,827$414,559

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expenses to Non-GAAP Total Expenses
(In Millions)20162017201820192020E
GAAP total costs and expenses$1,571$1,619$1,742$1,845~$2,020
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total costs and expenses
Amortization of acquired intangibles(60) (57) (53) (53) ~(64)
Stock-based compensation expense(109) (130) (168) (182) ~(197)
Non-qualified deferred compensation (expenses) credits(2) (6)  (5) ~1
Restructuring and other (charges) credits(41) (9) (11) (9) ~1
Acquisition and integration-related costs(11) (8) (20) (8) ~(19)
Special charges —  —  —  (1) —  
Non-GAAP total costs and expenses
$1,348$1,409$1,491$1,587~$1,742

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.


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Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Margin as Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Gross Margin as Percent of Total Revenue
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
GAAP gross margin as percent of total revenue89.4%89.5%87.8%88.0%88.2%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
Amortization of acquired intangibles1.9%1.7%1.6%1.7%1.8%
Stock-based compensation expense0.3%0.3%0.3%0.2%0.3%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Non-GAAP gross margin as percent of total revenue
91.6%91.5%89.7%89.9%90.3%
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.



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Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin as Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Operating Margin as Percent of Total Revenue
Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020Q3 2020E
GAAP operating margin as percent of total revenue23%21%18%23%24%~22%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
Amortization of acquired intangibles3%2%2%2%2%2%
Stock-based compensation expense8%9%8%7%7%7%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0%0%0%(1)%1%0%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)0%0%2%0%0%0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs0%0%1%1%1%1%
Special charges 0%0%0%0%0%0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as percent of total revenue
34%32%31%32%35%~32%

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.


20162017201820192020E
GAAP operating margin as percent of total revenue13%17%19%21%~22%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
Amortization of acquired intangibles4%3%2%2%2%
Stock-based compensation expense6%7%8%8%8%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0%0%0%0%0%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)2%1%0%1%0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs1%0%1%0%1%
Special charges0%0%0%0%0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as percent of total revenue
26%28%30%32%~33%

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.



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Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020Q3 2020E
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$0.38$0.36$2.36$0.44$0.47$0.49 - $0.51
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.05  0.04  0.05  0.05  0.06  0.06  
Stock-based compensation expense0.16  0.17  0.17  0.17  0.17  0.16  
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)—  —  0.01  (0.02) 0.01  —  
Restructuring and other charges (credits)—  —  0.03  —  —  —  
Acquisition and integration-related costs —  0.01  0.01  0.02  0.02  0.02  
Special charges —  —  —  —  —  —  
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets *0.01  0.01  —  0.03  (0.01) —  
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights—  —  (2.06) —  —  —  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.03) (0.05) (0.03) (0.09) (0.06) (0.14) 
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis
$0.57$0.54$0.54$0.60$0.66$0.59 - $0.61
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share - GAAP **281,054  280,666  279,557  279,265  279,080  
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share - non-GAAP **281,054  280,666  279,557  279,265  279,080  

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

* Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

** Shares used in the calculation of GAAP net income per share are expected to be the same as shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share, except when the company reports a GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net income, or GAAP net income and a non-GAAP net loss.


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Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)20162017201820192020E
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$0.70$0.73$1.23$3.53$1.84 - $1.90
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.21  0.20  0.19  0.19  0.23  
Stock-based compensation expense0.37  0.46  0.60  0.65  0.70  
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0.01  0.02  (0.01) 0.02  —  
Restructuring and other charges (credits)0.14  0.03  0.04  0.03  —  
Acquisition and integration-related costs 0.04  0.03  0.07  0.03  0.07  
Special charges —  —  —  —  —  
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets *(0.02) (0.05) —  (0.01) 0.02  
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights—  —  —  (2.05) —  
Income tax related to transition tax—  0.24  —  —  —  
Income tax related to tax rate change—  0.09  —  —  —  
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.24) (0.35) (0.25) (0.19) (0.36) 
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis
$1.21$1.40$1.87$2.20$2.50 - $2.56
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share - GAAP **291,256  280,221  281,144  280,515  279 - 281M
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share - non-GAAP **291,256  280,221  281,144  280,515  279 - 281M

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

* Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.

** Shares used in the calculation of GAAP net income per share are expected to be the same as shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share, except when the company reports a GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net income, or GAAP net income and a non-GAAP net loss.





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Reconciliation of GAAP Total Other Income and Expense to Non-GAAP Total Other Income and Expense
(In Millions)FY 2018FY 2019FY 2020E
GAAP total other income and expense$(19.8)$(12.8)$(21) - $(25)
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total income and expense
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*(1.3)(1.3)6
Non-GAAP total other income and expense
$(21.1)$(14.1)$(15) - $(19)

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

* Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.



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