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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): October 21, 2020
  LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 0-12933 94-2634797
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
4650 Cushing Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(510) 572-0200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 Per ShareLRCXThe Nasdaq Stock Market
(Nasdaq Global Select Market)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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.                      ☐

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits 
SIGNATURES 
EX-99.1

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 Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 21, 2020, Lam Research Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2020, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this item of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 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 under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this item of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
 Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1

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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.
Date:October 21, 2020
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 /s/ Douglas R. Bettinger
 Douglas R. Bettinger
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 



Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        
Lam Research Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 27, 2020
FREMONT, Calif., October 21, 2020 - Lam Research Corporation (the "Company," "Lam," "Lam Research") today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 27, 2020 (the “September 2020 quarter”).
Highlights for the September 2020 quarter were as follows:
•Revenue of $3.18 billion.
•U.S. GAAP gross margin of 47.4%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 30.2%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $5.59.
•Non-GAAP gross margin of 47.5%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 31.1%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.67.
Key Financial Data for the Quarters Ended
September 27, 2020 and June 28, 2020
(in thousands, except per-share data, percentages, and basis points) 
U.S. GAAP
   September 2020June 2020Change Q/Q
Revenue  $3,177,080 $2,791,864 + 14%
Gross margin as percentage of revenue  47.4 %45.9 %+ 150 bps
Operating income as percentage of revenue  30.2 %27.1 %+ 310 bps
Diluted EPS  $5.59 $4.73 + 18%
Non-GAAP
   September 2020June 2020Change Q/Q
Revenue  $3,177,080 $2,791,864 + 14%
Gross margin as percentage of revenue  47.5 % 46.1 %+ 140 bps
Operating income as percentage of revenue  31.1 % 28.5 %+ 260 bps
Diluted EPS  $5.67  $4.78 + 19%

U.S. GAAP Financial Results
For the September 2020 quarter, revenue was $3,177 million, gross margin was $1,506 million, or 47.4% of revenue, operating expenses were $545 million, operating income was 30.2% of revenue, and net income was $823 million, or $5.59 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis. This compares to revenue of $2,792 million, gross margin of $1,280 million, or 45.9% of revenue, operating expenses of $525 million, operating income of 27.1% of revenue, and net income of $697 million, or $4.73 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 28, 2020 (the “June 2020 quarter”).
Non-GAAP Financial Results
For the September 2020 quarter, non-GAAP gross margin was $1,511 million, or 47.5% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $523 million, non-GAAP operating income was 31.1% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income was $835 million, or $5.67 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP gross margin of $1,288 million, or 46.1% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses of $493 million, non-GAAP operating income of 28.5% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income of $704 million, or $4.78 per diluted share, for the June 2020 quarter.
“Lam generated outstanding results in the September quarter with record revenues and earnings per share,” said Tim Archer, Lam Research’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong operational execution is enabling the Company to meet our customers' critical needs, providing a solid foundation to deliver on our long-term growth objectives.”





Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Results
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash and investments balances decreased slightly to $6.9 billion at the end of the September 2020 quarter compared to $7.0 billion at the end of the June 2020 quarter. This decrease was primarily the result of $448.6 million of share repurchases, including net share settlement on employee stock-based compensation; $167.1 million of dividends paid to stockholders; and $62.8 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by $642.5 million of cash generated from operating activities.
Revenue
The geographic distribution of revenue during the September 2020 quarter is shown in the following table:
RegionRevenue
China37%
Korea24%
Taiwan14%
Japan12%
Southeast Asia7%
United States4%
Europe2%
The following table presents revenue disaggregated between system and customer support-related revenue:
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020		September 29,
2019
(In thousands)
System revenue$2,148,241 $1,865,249 $1,365,228 
Customer support-related revenue and other1,028,839 926,615 800,518 
$3,177,080 $2,791,864 $2,165,746 
System revenue includes sales of new leading-edge equipment in deposition, etch and clean markets.
Customer support-related revenue includes sales of customer service, spares, upgrades, and non-leading-edge equipment from our Reliant product line.
Outlook

For the quarter ended December 27, 2020, Lam is providing the following guidance:

U.S. GAAPReconciling ItemsNon-GAAP
Revenue$3.3 Billion+/-$200 Million—$3.3 Billion+/-$200 Million
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue46.0 %+/-1 %$1 Million46.0 %+/-1 %
Operating income as a percentage of revenue29.1 %+/-1 %$14 Million29.5 %+/-1 %
Net income per diluted share$5.51 +/-$0.40 $13 Million$5.60 +/-$0.40 
Diluted share count146 Million—146 Million
The information provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release and does not incorporate the potential impact of any business combinations, asset acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, balance sheet valuation adjustments, financing arrangements, other investments, or other significant arrangements that may be completed after the date of this release. U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items provided include only those items that are known and can be estimated as of the date of this release. Actual results will vary from this model and the variations may be material. Reconciling items included above are as follows:

•Gross margin as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $1 million.



•Operating income as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $14 million.

•Net income per diluted share - amortization related to intangible assets acquired though business combinations, $14 million; amortization of note discounts, $1 million; and associated tax benefit for non-GAAP items ($2 million); totaling $13 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results
In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release also contains non-GAAP financial results. The Company’s non-GAAP results for both the September 2020 and June 2020 quarters exclude amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, the effects of elective deferred compensation-related assets and liabilities, amortization of note discounts, and income tax expense (benefit) of non-GAAP items. Additionally, the June 2020 quarter non-GAAP results exclude an adjustment to the previously recognized cumulative income tax benefit reversal associated with the Ninth Circuit decision to deny a rehearing of the Altera stock-based compensation case.
Management uses non-GAAP gross margin, operating expense, operating income, operating income as a percentage of revenue, net income, and net income per diluted share to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. Tables presenting reconciliations of non-GAAP results to U.S. GAAP results are included at the end of this press release and on the Company’s website at http://investor.lamresearch.com.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, but are not limited to: our operational execution; our ability to meet our customers’ critical needs; and our ability to deliver on our long term growth objectives. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include: the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID–19 pandemic (and the related governmental, public health, business and community responses to it), and their impacts on our business, results of operations and financial condition, are evolving and are highly uncertain and unpredictable; business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; trade regulations, export controls, and trade disputes may inhibit our ability to sell our products; and widespread outbreaks of illness may impact our operations and revenue in affected areas; as well as the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the Risk Factors described in our annual report on Form 10–K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2020. These uncertainties and changes could materially affect the forward-looking statements and cause actual results to vary from expectations in a material way. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this release.

Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we combine superior systems engineering capability, technology leadership, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation through enhanced device performance. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com. (LRCX-F)
Consolidated Financial Tables Follow.
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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)
(unaudited) 
 Three Months Ended
 September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020		September 29,
2019
Revenue$3,177,080 $2,791,864 $2,165,746 
Cost of goods sold1,670,901 1,511,532 1,184,036 
Gross margin1,506,179 1,280,332 981,710 
Gross margin as a percent of revenue47.4 %45.9 %45.3 %
Research and development355,367 338,810 286,827 
Selling, general and administrative189,748 185,800 157,428 
Total operating expenses545,115 524,610 444,255 
Operating income961,064 755,722 537,455 
Operating income as a percent of revenue30.2 %27.1 %24.8 %
Other expense, net(38,792)(7,553)(12,728)
Income before income taxes922,272 748,169 524,727 
Income tax expense(98,821)(51,496)(58,938)
Net income$823,451 $696,673 $465,789 
Net income per share:
Basic$5.67 $4.79 $3.22 
Diluted$5.59 $4.73 $3.09 
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic145,267 145,295 144,673 
Diluted147,248 147,416 150,682 
Cash dividend declared per common share$1.30 $1.15 $1.15 
 














 LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020		September 29,
2019
(unaudited)(1)(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$4,129,067 $4,915,172 $4,607,182 
Investments2,528,841 1,795,080 983,650 
Accounts receivable, net2,317,922 2,097,099 1,635,643 
Inventories2,138,050 1,900,024 1,483,385 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets161,003 146,160 124,755 
Total current assets11,274,883 10,853,535 8,834,615 
Property and equipment, net1,133,529 1,071,499 1,030,168 
Restricted cash and investments253,458 253,911 254,654 
Goodwill and intangible assets1,646,343 1,652,968 1,690,648 
Other assets748,795 727,134 533,417 
Total assets$15,057,008 $14,559,047 $12,343,502 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$834,138 $839,877 $645,158 
Other current liabilities2,572,730 2,322,565 1,812,524 
Total current liabilities3,406,868 3,162,442 2,457,682 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations4,993,495 4,970,848 3,788,089 
Income taxes payable879,870 909,709 856,895 
Other long-term liabilities351,283 332,559 261,890 
Total liabilities9,631,516 9,375,558 7,364,556 
Temporary equity, convertible notes6,307 10,995 42,553 
Stockholders’ equity (2)5,419,185 5,172,494 4,936,393 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$15,057,008 $14,559,047 $12,343,502 
 
(1)Derived from audited financial statements.
(2)
Common shares issued and outstanding were 144,593 as of September 27,2020, 145,331 as of June 28, 2020, and 144,871 as of September 29,2019.
 




 
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
 September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020		September 29,
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$823,451 $696,673 $465,789 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization72,912 71,083 64,664 
Deferred income taxes(1,850)(92,293)(2,992)
Equity-based compensation expense55,988 53,153 42,905 
Amortization of note discounts and issuance costs1,422 1,329 1,675 
Other, net2,917 (10,822)4,026 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(312,329)93,925 (112,020)
Net cash provided by operating activities642,511 813,048 464,047 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures and intangible assets(62,806)(50,554)(39,256)
Net (purchase) sale of available-for-sale securities(737,074)(354,350)790,478 
Other, net(1,786)(25,305)(540)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities(801,666)(430,209)750,682 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs— 1,974,651 — 
Principal payments on debt(19,173)(2,948)(28,965)
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facility— (1,250,000)— 
Treasury stock purchases(448,581)(41,017)(78,132)
Dividends paid(167,129)(167,739)(158,868)
Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plan— 46,992 — 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock5,538 1,869 3,869 
Other, net(2,140)1,592 — 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(631,485)563,400 (262,096)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash4,082 7,103 (4,193)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(786,558)953,342 948,440 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period5,169,083 4,215,741 3,913,396 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$4,382,525 $5,169,083 $4,861,836 



 
Non-GAAP Financial Summary
(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020
Revenue$3,177,080 $2,791,864 
Gross margin$1,510,673 $1,288,339 
Gross margin as percentage of revenue47.5 %46.1 %
Operating expenses$523,086 $493,115 
Operating income$987,587 $795,224 
Operating income as a percentage of revenue31.1 %28.5 %
Net income$835,066 $704,456 
Net income per diluted share$5.67 $4.78 
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted147,248 147,416 
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020
U.S. GAAP net income$823,451 $696,673 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - cost of goods sold1,270 1,627 
Loss on elective deferred compensation ("EDC") related liability - cost of goods sold3,224 6,380 
Loss on EDC related liability - research and development5,803 11,483 
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - selling, general and administrative12,357 12,357 
Loss on EDC related liability - selling, general and administrative3,869 7,655 
Amortization of note discounts - other expense, net1,011 935 
Gain on EDC related asset - other expense, net(12,927)(26,135)
Net income tax benefit on non-GAAP items(2,992)(5,698)
Adjustment to cumulative income tax benefit reversal due to a court ruling— (821)
Non-GAAP net income$835,066 $704,456 
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share$5.67 $4.78 
U.S. GAAP net income per diluted share$5.59 $4.73 
U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP number of shares used for per diluted share calculation147,248 147,416 



 
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Operating Income to Non-GAAP Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Operating Income
(in thousands, except percentages)
(unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2020		June 28,
2020
U.S. GAAP gross margin$1,506,179 $1,280,332 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations1,270 1,627 
Loss on EDC related liability3,224 6,380 
Non-GAAP gross margin$1,510,673 $1,288,339 
U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue47.4 %45.9 %
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue47.5 %46.1 %
U.S. GAAP operating expenses$545,115 $524,610 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations(12,357)(12,357)
Loss on EDC related liability(9,672)(19,138)
Non-GAAP operating expenses$523,086 $493,115 
U.S. GAAP operating income$961,064 $755,722 
Non-GAAP operating income$987,587 $795,224 
U.S. GAAP operating income as percent of revenue30.2 %27.1 %
Non-GAAP operating income as a percent of revenue31.1 %28.5 %
 
Lam Research Corporation Contacts:
Tina Correia, Investor Relations, phone: 510-572-1615, e-mail: [email protected]