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Universal Display Corp \Pa\ (OLED)

8-K 2023-02-23 For: 2023-02-23
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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): February 23, 2023

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Pennsylvania 1-12031 23-2372688
(State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br>of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.)
250 Phillips Boulevard,<br><br>Ewing, NJ 08618
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (609) 671-0980

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 Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value OLED The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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 February 23, 2023, the Registrant issued a press release regarding its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information set forth under this “Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition” (including the exhibit) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Registrant pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, other than to the extent that such filing incorporates by reference any or all of such information by express reference thereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit<br><br>Number Description
99.1 Press Release by the Registrant, dated February 23, 2023, furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
104 Cover 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 thereunto duly authorized.

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION
Date: February 23, 2023 By: /s/ Brian Millard
Brian Millard
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release
Universal Display Contact:
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Darice Liu
investor@oled.com
media@oled.com
+1 609-964-5123

Universal Display Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

EWING, N.J. – February 23, 2023 – Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

“We ended 2022 strongly with record revenues and earnings,” said Brian Millard, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Display Corporation. “As we look to 2023, while macro uncertainties persist, we are continuing to build upon our leadership position in the OLED ecosystem. This includes continued discovery and development of next-generation phosphorescent materials, progress on the development of our commercial phosphorescent blue and groundbreaking OVJP (organic vapor jet printing) manufacturing platform, as well as investing in our infrastructure and capabilities. We believe that these initiatives and the industry’s advancing roadmap for medium- and large-area OLED displays are setting the stage for 2024 to be a pivotal year for the commencement of a new OLED adoption cycle and investment wave.”

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2022

• Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $169.0 million as compared to $146.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. We continue to expect the near-term weakness in the overall global market economy to have an impact on forecasted demand for OLED products utilizing our emitter material over the remaining life of certain customers’ contracts compared to prior estimates, resulting in us recording a positive cumulative catch-up adjustment to total revenue during the fourth quarter of 2022 of $13.0 million arising from changes in estimates of transaction price.

• Revenue from material sales was $88.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to $85.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volume.

• Revenue from royalty and license fees was $75.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to $56.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the cumulative catch-up adjustment as well as higher unit material volume.

• Cost of material sales was $26.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to $29.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Fourth quarter cost of material sales decreased due to favorable product mix, partially offset by underutilization costs associated with our manufacturing facility in Shannon, Ireland, which commenced manufacturing in mid-2022.

• Total gross margin was 82% in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to 78% in the fourth quarter of 2021.

• Operating income was $83.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to $56.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

• Net income was $65.1 million or $1.36 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to $45.9 million or $0.96 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Revenue Comparison

($ in thousands) Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Material sales $ 88,339 $ 85,768
Royalty and license fees 75,585 55,995
Contract research services 5,108 4,484
Total revenue $ 169,032 $ 146,247

Cost of Materials Comparison

($ in thousands) Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Material sales $ 88,339 $ 85,768
Cost of material sales 26,603 29,199
Gross margin on material sales 61,736 56,569
Gross margin as a % of material sales 70 % 66 %

Financial Highlights for the Full Year 2022

• Total revenue for the full year 2022 was $616.6 million as compared to $553.5 million for the full year 2021. We continue to expect the near-term weakness in the overall global market economy to have an impact on forecasted demand for OLED products utilizing our emitter material over the remaining life of certain customers’ contracts compared to prior estimates, resulting in us recording a positive cumulative catch-up adjustment to total revenue during the full year 2022 of $30.3 million arising from changes in estimates of transaction price.

• Revenue from material sales was $331.1 million for the full year 2022 as compared to $318.6 million for the full year 2021. This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volume.

• Revenue from royalty and license fees was $267.1 million for the full year 2022 as compared to $219.0 million for the full year 2021. The increase was primarily due to the cumulative catch-up adjustment as well as higher unit material volume.

• Cost of material sales was $115.6 million for the full year 2022 as compared to $104.4 million for the full year 2021. The increase was due to higher unit material volumes as well as underutilization costs associated with our Shannon facility in the full year 2022 of $7.9 million.

• Total gross margin was 79% for both the full years 2022 and 2021.

• Operating income was $267.1 million for the full year 2022 as compared to $227.6 million for the full year 2021.

• Net income was $210.1 million or $4.40 per diluted share for the full year 2022 as compared to $184.2 million or $3.87 per diluted share for the full year 2021.

Revenue Comparison

($ in thousands) Year Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Material sales $ 331,081 $ 318,623
Royalty and license fees 267,115 219,032
Contract research services 18,423 15,870
Total revenue $ 616,619 $ 553,525

Cost of Materials Comparison

($ in thousands) Year Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Material sales $ 331,081 $ 318,623
Cost of material sales 115,602 104,397
Gross margin on material sales 215,479 214,226
Gross margin as a % of material sales 65 % 67 %

2023 Guidance

The Company believes that its 2023 revenue will be the range of $550 million to $600 million. The OLED industry remains at a stage where many variables can have a material impact on results, and the Company thus caveats its financial guidance accordingly.

Dividend

The Company also announced a first quarter cash dividend of $0.35 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023 to all shareholders of record on March 17, 2023.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under the events page of the Company's Investor Relations website at ir.oled.com. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 1-877-524-8416 (toll-free) or 1-412-902-1028. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. An online archive of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 5,500 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.

Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

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All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the projected adoption, development and advancement of the Company’s technologies, and the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.

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UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

December 31, 2021
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 93,430 $ 311,993
Short-term investments 484,345 351,194
Accounts receivable 92,664 107,639
Inventory 183,220 134,160
Other current assets 45,791 20,948
Total current assets 899,450 925,934
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of 117,118 and   92,461 143,445 128,832
ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY, net of accumulated amortization of 189,671 and   173,635 38,382 49,668
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of 8,989 and   7,565 8,247 9,711
GOODWILL 15,535 15,535
INVESTMENTS 259,861 168,076
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 58,161 33,453
OTHER ASSETS 109,739 135,710
TOTAL ASSETS 1,532,820 $ 1,466,919
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 9,519 $ 14,955
Accrued expenses 51,002 45,474
Deferred revenue 45,599 120,864
Other current liabilities 29,577 6,645
Total current liabilities 135,697 187,938
DEFERRED REVENUE 18,279 36,217
RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFIT LIABILITY 59,790 66,773
OTHER LIABILITIES 43,685 76,077
Total liabilities 257,451 367,005
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, par value 0.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 200,000   shares of Series A Nonconvertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding   (liquidation value of 7.50 per share or 1,500) 2 2
Common Stock, par value 0.01 per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized,   49,136,030 and 49,065,924 shares issued, and 47,770,382 and 47,700,276 shares   outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively 491 491
Additional paid-in capital 681,335 658,728
Retained earnings 653,277 500,212
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (18,452 ) (18,235 )
Treasury stock, at cost (1,365,648 shares at December 31, 2022 and December 31,   2021) (41,284 ) (41,284 )
Total shareholders’ equity 1,275,369 1,099,914
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1,532,820 $ 1,466,919

All values are in US Dollars.

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
REVENUE: (Unaudited)
Material sales $ 88,339 $ 85,768 $ 331,081 $ 318,623
Royalty and license fees 75,585 55,995 267,115 219,032
Contract research services 5,108 4,484 18,423 15,870
Total revenue 169,032 146,247 616,619 553,525
COST OF SALES 30,098 32,243 127,896 114,991
Gross margin 138,934 114,004 488,723 438,534
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 31,906 26,940 117,062 99,673
Selling, general and administrative 18,513 22,769 77,886 80,372
Amortization of acquired technology and other intangible assets 2,897 5,504 17,459 21,994
Patent costs 2,254 2,157 8,329 8,160
Royalty and license expense 281 172 877 691
Total operating expenses 55,851 57,542 221,613 210,890
OPERATING INCOME 83,083 56,462 267,110 227,644
Interest income, net 3,505 160 7,811 505
Other (loss) income, net (5,942 ) (80 ) (6,691 ) 98
Interest and other income, net (2,437 ) 80 1,120 603
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 80,646 56,542 268,230 228,247
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (15,512 ) (10,666 ) (58,169 ) (44,034 )
NET INCOME $ 65,134 $ 45,876 $ 210,061 $ 184,213
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC $ 1.37 $ 0.96 $ 4.41 $ 3.87
DILUTED $ 1.36 $ 0.96 $ 4.40 $ 3.87
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET <br>   INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC 47,402,007 47,324,718 47,390,352 47,296,447
DILUTED 47,492,560 47,387,469 47,468,507 47,365,435
CASH DIVIDEND DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.30 $ 0.20 $ 1.20 $ 0.80

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,
2022 2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 210,061 184,213
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 24,815 19,968
Amortization of intangibles 17,459 21,994
Amortization of premium and discount on investments, net (6,461 ) (373 )
Impairment of minority investments 6,962
Stock-based compensation to employees 28,380 34,871
Stock-based compensation to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board 1,566 1,404
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (26,946 ) 1,748
Retirement plan expense 5,276 8,875
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable 14,975 (25,378 )
Inventory (49,060 ) (42,569 )
Other current assets (24,843 ) (202 )
Other assets 25,971 (32,369 )
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,338 1,902
Other current liabilities 20,917 2,105
Deferred revenue (93,203 ) (5,220 )
Other liabilities (32,392 ) 20,136
Net cash provided by operating activities 126,815 191,105
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (42,497 ) (43,161 )
Purchase of intangibles (4,709 ) (394 )
Purchases of investments (701,993 ) (642,180 )
Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 468,456 227,984
Net cash used in investing activities (280,743 ) (457,751 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,570 1,507
Payment of withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation to employees (9,209 ) (14,949 )
Cash dividends paid (56,996 ) (37,931 )
Net cash used in financing activities (64,635 ) (51,373 )
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (218,563 ) (318,019 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 311,993 630,012
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 93,430 $ 311,993
The following non-cash activities occurred:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities $ (8,100 ) $ (295 )
Common stock issued to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board <br>   that was earned and accrued for in a previous period 300 300
Net change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to purchases <br>   of property and equipment 3,069 (3,526 )
Cash paid for income tax 72,347 52,650