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Universal Display Corp \Pa\ (OLED)

8-K 2022-05-05 For: 2022-05-05
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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): May 5, 2022

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 May 5, 2022, the Registrant issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended March 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 May 5, 2022, 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: May 5, 2022 By: /s/ Sidney D. Rosenblatt
Sidney D. Rosenblatt
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial<br><br>Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

EX-99.1

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 First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

EWING, N.J. – May 5, 2022 – Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

“We are pleased to report solid first quarter 2022 results,” said Sidney D. Rosenblatt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Display Corporation. “As we look out, we believe that consumer electronic OEMs, panel makers and the ecosystem are setting the stage for a significant new wave of OLED capital investments and OLED market proliferation. Amid this growing OLED market momentum, we continue to make excellent progress in our ongoing development work for a commercial phosphorescent blue emissive system. We reaffirm our belief that we are on track to meet preliminary target specs with our phosphorescent blue by year-end, which should enable the introduction of our all-phosphorescent RGB stack into the commercial market in 2024.”

Rosenblatt continued, “We believe that the trajectories of the OLED market and of the Company continue to be very bright. With more than two-and-a-half decades of experience and know-how, we are broadening our core competencies, bolstering our worldwide footprint and expanding our global team to fuel our strategic initiatives and increase our first-mover competitive edge. As a key OLED innovations partner, we believe we are well-positioned to continue to participate in a myriad of exciting opportunities that lie ahead in the near-term, mid-term and long-term.”

Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2022

• Total revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was $150.5 million as compared to $134.0 million in the first quarter of 2021.

• Revenue from material sales was $86.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to $79.8 million in the first quarter of 2021.

• Revenue from royalty and license fees was $59.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to $50.9 million in the first quarter of 2021.

• Cost of materials was $29.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to $21.0 million in the first quarter of 2021.

• Operating income was $62.3 million in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to $63.6 million in the first quarter of 2021.

• Net income was $50.0 million or $1.05 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to $51.7 million or $1.08 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021.

Revenue Comparison

($ in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
Material sales $ 86,691 79,808
Royalty and license fees 59,802 50,886
Contract research services 3,977 3,306
Total revenue $ 150,470 134,000

All values are in US Dollars.

Cost of Materials Comparison

($ in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2021
Material sales $ 86,691 $ 79,808
Cost of material sales 29,920 20,999
Gross margin on material sales 56,771 58,809
Gross margin as a % of material sales 65% 74%

2022 Guidance

The Company continues to believe that its 2022 revenue will be approximately in the range of $625 million to $650 million. The OLED industry remains at a stage where many variables can have a material impact on its growth, and the Company thus caveats its financial guidance accordingly.

Dividend

The Company also announced a second quarter cash dividend of $0.30 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2022 to all shareholders of record on June 16, 2022.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on May 5, 2022 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, 2021. 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

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

December 31, 2021
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 357,424 $ 311,993
Short-term investments 325,055 351,194
Accounts receivable 104,947 107,639
Inventory 143,240 134,160
Other current assets 29,120 20,948
Total current assets 959,786 925,934
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of 97,979 and 92,461 131,879 128,832
ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY, net of accumulated amortization of 178,782 and 173,635 44,521 49,668
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of 7,918 and 7,565 9,370 9,711
GOODWILL 15,535 15,535
INVESTMENTS 164,130 168,076
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 35,788 33,453
OTHER ASSETS 126,222 135,710
TOTAL ASSETS 1,487,231 $ 1,466,919
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 27,064 $ 14,955
Accrued expenses 26,960 45,474
Deferred revenue 111,778 120,864
Other current liabilities 12,452 6,645
Total current liabilities 178,254 187,938
DEFERRED REVENUE 31,735 36,217
RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFIT LIABILITY 67,481 66,773
OTHER LIABILITIES 78,461 76,077
Total liabilities 355,931 367,005
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, 49,099,830   and 49,065,924 shares issued, and 47,734,182 and 47,700,276 shares outstanding, at    March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively 491 491
Additional paid-in capital 658,050 658,728
Retained earnings 535,936 500,212
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (21,895 ) (18,235 )
Treasury stock, at cost (1,365,648 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021) (41,284 ) (41,284 )
Total shareholders’ equity 1,131,300 1,099,914
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1,487,231 $ 1,466,919

All values are in US Dollars.

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2021
REVENUE:
Material sales $ 86,691 $ 79,808
Royalty and license fees 59,802 50,886
Contract research services 3,977 3,306
Total revenue 150,470 134,000
COST OF SALES 33,163 23,298
Gross margin 117,307 110,702
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 26,545 23,305
Selling, general and administrative 21,062 16,404
Amortization of acquired technology and other intangible assets 5,498 5,488
Patent costs 1,798 1,835
Royalty and license expense 154 112
Total operating expenses 55,057 47,144
OPERATING INCOME 62,250 63,558
Interest income, net 291 133
Other (loss) income, net (34 ) 59
Interest and other income, net 257 192
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 62,507 63,750
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (12,537 ) (12,063 )
NET INCOME $ 49,970 $ 51,687
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC $ 1.05 $ 1.09
DILUTED $ 1.05 $ 1.08
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET <br>   INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC 47,369,764 47,267,921
DILUTED 47,440,281 47,329,704
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.30 $ 0.20

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 49,970 $ 51,687
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred revenue and recognition of unbilled receivables, net (64,106 ) (57,648 )
Depreciation 5,627 4,263
Amortization of intangibles 5,498 5,488
Change in excess inventory reserve 84 667
Amortization of premium and discount on investments, net (271 ) (70 )
Stock-based compensation to employees 6,085 5,200
Stock-based compensation to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board 430 330
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (1,380 ) 515
Retirement plan expense 1,359 2,228
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable 2,692 (9,066 )
Inventory (9,164 ) (10,498 )
Other current assets (3,525 ) 5,400
Other assets 9,488 (7,133 )
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (4,261 ) (21,136 )
Other current liabilities 5,807 (666 )
Deferred revenue 45,891 53,000
Other liabilities 2,384 6,935
Net cash provided by operating activities 52,608 29,496
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (10,751 ) (9,938 )
Purchases of intangibles (12 ) (298 )
Purchases of investments (24,915 ) (4,220 )
Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 50,240 100,000
Net cash provided by investing activities 14,562 85,544
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 403 348
Payment of withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation to employees (7,896 ) (9,634 )
Cash dividends paid (14,246 ) (9,487 )
Net cash used in financing activities (21,739 ) (18,773 )
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 45,431 96,267
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 311,993 630,012
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 357,424 $ 726,279
The following non-cash activities occurred:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities $ (5,031 ) $ (66 )
Common stock issued to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board that was <br>  earned and accrued for in a previous period 300 300
Net change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to purchases of property and equipment 2,077 (27 )