Universal Display Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

EWING, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OLED #1Q22ResultsUniversal 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

2021

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 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.

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)

March 31, 2022

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

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 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 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

)

Contacts

Universal Display:
Darice Liu

investor@oled.com
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+1 609-964-5123

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