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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended           April 2, 2022

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number 001-07416

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
38-1686453
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
63 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-2143
 
610-644-1300
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Registrant’s Area Code and Telephone Number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
       
 
Title of each class
Trading symbol
Name of exchange on which registered
 
 
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share
VSH
New York Stock Exchange LLC
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes  ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files.)
Yes  ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 
Large Accelerated Filer 
Accelerated filer ☐
 
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company
 
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.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  No

As of April 29, 2022 the registrant had 131,925,957 shares of its common stock (excluding treasury shares) and 12,097,148 shares of its Class B common stock outstanding.






















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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
April 2, 2022
CONTENTS

       
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PART I  - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
789,248
   
$
774,108
 
Short-term investments
   
96,561
     
146,743
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
418,288
     
396,458
 
Inventories:
               
Finished goods
   
159,909
     
147,293
 
Work in process
   
251,722
     
226,496
 
Raw materials
   
191,256
     
162,711
 
Total inventories
   
602,887
     
536,500
 
                 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
163,227
     
156,689
 
Total current assets
   
2,070,211
     
2,010,498
 
                 
Property and equipment, at cost:
               
Land
   
74,237
     
74,646
 
Buildings and improvements
   
642,097
     
639,879
 
Machinery and equipment
   
2,775,615
     
2,758,262
 
Construction in progress
   
129,268
     
145,828
 
Allowance for depreciation
   
(2,650,810
)
   
(2,639,136
)
Property and equipment, net
   
970,407
     
979,479
 
                 
Right of use assets
   
114,094
     
117,635
 
                 
Deferred income taxes
    93,497       95,037  
                 
Goodwill
   
165,032
     
165,269
 
                 
Other intangible assets, net
   
65,546
     
67,714
 
                 
Other assets
   
101,382
     
107,625
 
Total assets
 
$
3,580,169
   
$
3,543,257
 

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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)
(In thousands)

   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Liabilities and equity
           
Current liabilities:
           
Trade accounts payable
 
$
235,755
   
$
254,049
 
Payroll and related expenses
   
156,012
     
162,694
 
Lease liabilities
   
23,080
     
23,392
 
Other accrued expenses
   
210,531
     
218,089
 
Income taxes
   
51,005
     
35,443
 
Total current liabilities
   
676,383
     
693,667
 
                 
Long-term debt less current portion
   
456,484
     
455,666
 
U.S. transition tax payable
   
110,681
     
110,681
 
Deferred income taxes
   
71,435
     
69,003
 
Long-term lease liabilities
   
96,272
     
99,987
 
Other liabilities
   
93,261
     
95,861
 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs
   
259,531
     
271,672
 
Total liabilities
   
1,764,047
     
1,796,537
 
                 
Equity:
               
Vishay stockholders' equity
               
Common stock
   
13,290
     
13,271
 
Class B convertible common stock
   
1,210
     
1,210
 
Capital in excess of par value
   
1,349,552
     
1,347,830
 
Retained earnings
   
490,776
     
401,694
 
   Treasury stock (at cost)
    (9,873)       -  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(32,177)
   
(20,252)
 
Total Vishay stockholders' equity
   
1,812,778
     
1,743,753
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
3,344
     
2,967
 
Total equity
   
1,816,122
     
1,746,720
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
3,580,169
   
$
3,543,257
 

See accompanying notes.
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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
             
Net revenues
 
$
853,793
   
$
764,632
 
Costs of products sold
   
594,685
     
561,683
 
Gross profit
   
259,108
     
202,949
 
                 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
   
112,855
     
105,685
 
Operating income
   
146,253
     
97,264
 
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
   
(4,222
)
   
(4,376
)
Other
   
(5,751
)
   
(5,731
)
Total other income (expense)
   
(9,973
)
   
(10,107
)
                 
Income before taxes
   
136,280
     
87,157
 
                 
Income tax expense
   
32,330
     
15,514
 
                 
Net earnings
   
103,950
     
71,643
 
                 
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
377
     
208
 
                 
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
103,573
   
$
71,435
 
                 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.49
 
                 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.49
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
145,053
     
144,968
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
145,553
     
145,463
 
                 
Cash dividends per share
 
$
0.100
   
$
0.095
 

See accompanying notes.
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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited - In thousands)

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
             
Net earnings
 
$
103,950
   
$
71,643
 
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
               
                 
Pension and other  post-retirement actuarial items
   
1,559
     
1,864
 
                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
(13,484
)
   
(26,949)
 
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(11,925
)
   
(25,085)
 
                 
Comprehensive income
   
92,025
     
46,558
 
                 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
377
     
208
 
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
91,648
   
$
46,350
 

See accompanying notes.
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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited - In thousands)

   
Three fiscal months ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
             
Operating activities
           
Net earnings
 
$
103,950
   
$
71,643
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
40,650
     
42,146
 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
(59
)
   
(177
)
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence
   
5,825
     
4,784
 
Deferred income taxes
   
2,347
     
901
 
Other
   
8,816
     
5,728
 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
   
(127,944
)
   
(67,703
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
33,585
     
57,322
 
                 
Investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
   
(35,909
)
   
(28,527
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
72
     
200
 
Purchase of short-term investments
   
(7,753
)
   
(12,853
)
Maturity of short-term investments
   
56,674
     
29,519
 
Other investing activities
   
(199
)
   
347
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
12,885
     
(11,314
)
                 
Financing activities
               
Repurchase of convertible debt instruments
   
-
     
(300
)
Dividends paid to common stockholders
   
(13,259
)
   
(12,608
)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders
   
(1,210
)
   
(1,149
)
Repurchase of common stock held in treasury
    (9,873 )     -
 
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards
   
(2,123
)
   
(1,963
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(26,465
)
   
(16,020
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(4,865
)
   
(6,015
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
15,140
     
23,973
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
774,108
     
619,874
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
789,248
   
$
643,847
 

See accompanying notes.
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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Equity
(Unaudited - In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

   
Common Stock
   
Class B Convertible Common Stock
   
Capital in Excess of Par Value
   
Retained Earnings
    Treasury Stock
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
Total Vishay Stockholders' Equity
   
Noncontrolling Interests
   
Total Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
 
$
13,256
   
$
1,210
   
$
1,409,200
   
$
138,990
    $ -    
$
13,559
   
$
1,576,215
   
$
2,800
   
$
1,579,015
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change for adoption of ASU 2020-06
    -      
-
     
(66,078
)
    20,566       -      
-
     
(45,512
)
   
-
     
(45,512
)
Net earnings
    -       -       -       71,435       -
      -      
71,435
     
208
      71,643  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    -
      -
      -       -       -      
(25,085
)
   
(25,085
)
   
-
     
(25,085
)
Issuance of stock and related tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units (149,722 shares)
   
15
      -       (1,978 )    
-
      -      
-
     
(1,963
)
   
-
     
(1,963
)
Dividends declared ($0.095 per share)
   
-
     
-

      20      
(13,777
)
    -      
-
     
(13,757
)
   
-
     
(13,757
)
Stock compensation expense
   
-
      -
      4,120      
-
      -      
-
     
4,120
     
-
     
4,120
 
Balance at April 3, 2021
 
$
13,271
   
$
1,210
   
$
1,345,284
   
$
217,214
    $ -    
$
(11,526
)
 
$
1,565,453
   
$
3,008
   
$
1,568,461
 
                                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2021
 
$
13,271
   
$
1,210
   
$
1,347,830
   
$
401,694
    $ -
   
$
(20,252
)
 
$
1,743,753
   
$
2,967
   
$
1,746,720
 
Net earnings
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
103,573
      -      
-
     
103,573
     
377
     
103,950
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
      -      
(11,925
)
   
(11,925
)
   
-
     
(11,925
)
Issuance of stock and related tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units (189,731 shares)
   
19
     
-
     
(2,142
)
   
-
      -      
-
     
(2,123
)
   
-
     
(2,123
)
Dividends declared ($0.100 per share)
   
-
     
-
     
22
     
(14,491
)
    -      
-
     
(14,469
)
   
-
     
(14,469
)
Stock compensation expense
   
-
     
-
     
3,842
     
-
      -      
-
     
3,842
     
-
     
3,842
 
Repurchase of common stock held in treasury (513,227 shares)
    -       -       -       -       (9,873 )     -       (9,873 )     -       (9,873 )
Balance at April 2, 2022  
$
13,290
   
$
1,210
   
$
1,349,552
   
$
490,776
    $ (9,873 )  
$
(32,177
)
 
$
1,812,778
   
$
3,344
   
$
1,816,122
 

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (“Vishay” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The information furnished reflects all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair summary of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.  The results of operations for the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Company reports interim financial information for 13-week periods beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday, except for the first fiscal quarter, which always begins on January 1, and the fourth fiscal quarter, which always ends on December 31.  The four fiscal quarters in 2022 end on April 2, 2022, July 2, 2022, October 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, respectively.  The four fiscal quarters in 2021 ended on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, October 2, 2021, and December 31, 2021, respectively. 

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 2 – Leases

The net right of use assets and lease liabilities recognized on the consolidated condensed balance sheets for the Company's operating leases were as follows:


 
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
Right of use assets
           
Operating Leases
           
Buildings and improvements
 
$
109,682
   
$
112,951
 
Machinery and equipment
   
4,412
     
4,684
 
Total
 
$
114,094
   
$
117,635
 
Current lease liabilities
               
Operating Leases
               
Buildings and improvements
 
$
20,655
   
$
20,851
 
Machinery and equipment
   
2,425
     
2,541
 
Total
 
$
23,080
   
$
23,392
 
Long-term lease liabilities
               
Operating Leases
               
Buildings and improvements
 
$
94,333
   
$
97,890
 
Machinery and equipment
   
1,939
     
2,097
 
Total
 
$
96,272
   
$
99,987
 
Total lease liabilities
 
$
119,352
   
$
123,379
 

Lease expense is classified in the statements of operations based on asset use.  Total lease cost recognized on the consolidated condensed statements of operations is as follows:


Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
April 3, 2021
 
Lease expense
       
Operating lease expense
 
$
6,452
   
$
6,152
 
Short-term lease expense
   
304
     
325
 
Variable lease expense
   
100
     
127
 
Total lease expense
 
$
6,856
   
$
6,604
 

The Company paid $6,332 and $6,161 for its operating leases in the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022 and April 3, 2021, respectively, which are included in operating cash flows on the consolidated condensed statements of cash flows. The weighted-average remaining lease term for the Company's operating leases is 8.7 years and the weighted-average discount rate is 5.4% as of April 2, 2022.

The undiscounted future lease payments for the Company's operating lease liabilities are as follows:


 
April 2, 2022
 
2022 (excluding the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022)
 
$
17,794
 
2023
   
22,072
 
2024
   
19,910
 
2025
   
17,388
 
2026
   
15,868
 
Thereafter
   
57,407
 

The undiscounted future lease payments presented in the table above include payments through the term of the lease, which may include periods beyond the noncancellable term. The difference between the total payments above and the lease liability balance is due to the discount rate used to calculate lease liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 3 – Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes.  The effective tax rates for the periods ended April 2, 2022 and April 3, 2021 reflect the Company’s expected tax rate on reported income before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company’s earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates. 

During the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $3,047 on a net basis, primarily due to a payment and currency translation adjustments, partially offset by accruals for current year tax positions and interest.

Note 4 – Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
             
Credit facility
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Convertible senior notes, due 2025
   
465,344
     
465,344
 
Deferred financing costs
   
(8,860
)
   
(9,678
)
     
456,484
     
455,666
 
Less current portion
   
-
     
-
 
   
$
456,484
   
$
455,666
 

The following table summarizes some key facts and terms regarding the outstanding convertible senior notes due 2025 as of April 2, 2022:

 
Convertible
Senior Notes
Due 2025
 
Issuance date
 
June 12, 2018
 
Maturity date
 
June 15, 2025
 
Principal amount as of April 2, 2022
 
$
465,344
 
Cash coupon rate (per annum)
   
2.25
%
Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at issuance (per annum)
   
5.50
%
Conversion rate effective March 16, 2022 (per $1 principal amount)
   
31.9749
 
Effective conversion price effective March 16, 2022 (per share)
 
$
31.27
 
130% of the current effective conversion price (per share)
 
$
40.65
 

Prior to December 15, 2024, the holders of the convertible senior notes due 2025 may convert their notes only under the following circumstances: (1) the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the notes falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay's common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions.  The convertible senior notes due 2025 are not currently convertible.

Upon conversion of the convertible senior notes due 2025, Vishay will satisfy its conversion obligations by paying $1 cash per $1 principal amount of converted notes and settle any additional amounts due in common stock.

The quarterly cash dividend program of the Company results in adjustments to the conversion rate and effective conversion price for the convertible senior notes due 2025 effective as of the ex-dividend date of each cash dividend.  The conversion rate and effective conversion price for the convertible senior notes due 2025 is adjusted for quarterly cash dividends to the extent such dividends exceed $0.085 per share of common stock.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity

On February 7, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a Stockholder Return Policy that will remain in effect until such time as the Board votes to amend or rescind the policy.  The Stockholder Return Policy calls for the Company to return a prescribed amount of cash flows on an annual basis. The Company intends to return such amounts directly, in the form of dividends, or indirectly, in the form of stock repurchases.

The following table summarizes activity pursuant to this policy:

   
Fiscal quarter ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
 
Dividends paid to stockholders
   $
14,469
 
Stock repurchases
   
9,873
 
Total
   $
24,342
 

The repurchased shares are being held as treasury stock. The Company records treasury stock at cost, inclusive of fees, commissions and other expenses, when outstanding common shares are repurchased.  As of December 31, 2021, no shares of common stock were held as treasury stock.  As of April 2, 2022, 513,227 shares of common stock are being held as treasury stock.

Note 6 – Revenue Recognition

Sales returns and allowances accrual activity is shown below:

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
Beginning balance
 
$
39,759
   
$
39,629
 
Sales allowances
   
27,377
     
23,796
 
Credits issued
   
(27,726
)
   
(28,446
)
Foreign currency
   
(249
)
   
(530)
 
Ending balance
 
$
39,161
   
$
34,449
 

See disaggregated revenue information in Note 10.

Note 7 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The cumulative balance of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax effects allocated to each component are as follows:

 
Pension and
other post-
retirement
actuarial
items
   
Currency
translation
adjustment
   
Total
 
Balance at January 1, 2022
 
$
(58,908
)
 
$
38,656
   
$
(20,252
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
   
-
     
(13,484
)
 
$
(13,484
)
Tax effect
   
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax
   
-
     
(13,484
)
 
$
(13,484
)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI
   
2,178
     
-
   
$
2,178
 
Tax effect
   
(619
)
   
-
   
$
(619
)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax
   
1,559
     
-
   
$
1,559
 
Net other comprehensive income
 
$
1,559
   
$
(13,484
)
 
$
(11,925
)
Balance at April 2, 2022
 
$
(57,349
)
 
$
25,172
   
$
(32,177
)

Reclassifications of pension and other post-retirement actuarial items out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.  See Note 8 for further information.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 8 – Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

The Company maintains various retirement benefit plans. The service cost component of net periodic pension cost is classified in costs of products sold or selling, general, and administrative expenses on the consolidated condensed statements of operations based on the respective employee's function.  The other components of net periodic pension cost are classified as other expense on the consolidated condensed statements of operations.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the first fiscal quarters of 2022 and 2021 for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans:

 
Fiscal quarters ended
April 2, 2022
   
Fiscal quarters ended
April 3, 2021
 
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S.
Plans
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
                         
Net service cost
 
$
-
   
$
1,117
   
$
-
   
$
1,190
 
Interest cost
   
280
     
852
     
254
     
754
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
-
     
(460
)
   
-
     
(417
)
Amortization of prior service cost
   
36
     
56
     
36
     
51
 
Amortization of losses
   
427
     
1,271
     
447
     
1,884
 
Curtailment and settlement losses
   
-
     
279
     
-
     
199
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
743
   
$
3,115
   
$
737
   
$
3,661
 


Other Postretirement Benefits

The following table shows the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the first fiscal quarters of 2022 and 2021 for the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans:

   
Fiscal quarters ended
April 2, 2022
   
Fiscal quarters ended
April 3, 2021
 
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S.
Plans
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
                         
Service cost
 
$
10
   
$
63
   
$
25
   
$
71
 
Interest cost
   
45
     
15
     
41
     
11
 
Amortization of losses (gains)
   
86
     
23
     
13
     
29
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
141
   
$
101
   
$
79
   
$
111
 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Note 9 – Stock-Based Compensation

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense recognized:

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
             
Restricted stock units ("RSUs")
 
$
3,620
   
$
3,911
 
Phantom stock units
   
222
     
209
 
Total
 
$
3,842
   
$
4,120
 

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at April 2, 2022 (amortization periods in years):

 
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Periods
 
             
Restricted stock units
 
$
5,943
     
1.0
 
Phantom stock units
   
-
     
n/a
 
Total
 
$
5,943
         



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Restricted Stock Units

RSU activity under the Company's 2007 Stock Incentive Program (the "2007 Program") as of April 2, 2022 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of RSUs in thousands):

 
Number of
RSUs
   
Weighted
Average
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
 
Outstanding:
           
January 1, 2022
   
877
   
$
20.08
 
Granted
   
336
     
19.13
 
Vested*
   
(294
)
   
20.04
 
Cancelled or forfeited
   
-
     
-
 
Outstanding at April 2, 2022
   
919
   
$
19.75
 
                 
Expected to vest at April 2, 2022
   
905
         
* The number of RSUs vested includes shares that the Company withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

The number of performance-based RSUs that are scheduled to vest increases ratably based on the achievement of defined performance criteria between the established target and maximum levels.  RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria are expected to vest as follows (number of RSUs in thousands):

Vesting Date
 
Expected
to Vest
   
Not Expected
to Vest
   
Total
 
January 1, 2023
   
152
     
-
     
152
 
January 1, 2024
   
165
     
-
     
165
 
January 1, 2025
   
168
     
-
     
168
 

Phantom Stock Units

Phantom stock unit activity under the 2007 Program as of April 2, 2022 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of phantom stock units in thousands):

 
Number of
units
   
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
 
Outstanding:
           
January 1, 2022
   
212
       
Granted
   
10
   
$
22.20
 
Dividend equivalents issued
   
1
         
Outstanding at April 2, 2022
   
223
         
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 10 – Segment Information

The following tables set forth business segment information:

   
MOSFETs
   
Diodes
   
Optoelectronic
Components
   
Resistors
   
Inductors
   
Capacitors
   
Total
 
Fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022:
                                         
Net revenues
 
$
172,674
   
$
182,334
   
$
81,016
   
$
207,032
   
$
82,777
   
$
127,960
   
$
853,793
 
                                                         
Segment operating income
 
$
48,524
   
$
40,426
   
$
28,159
   
$
58,143
   
$
22,199
   
$
27,400
   
$
224,851
 
                                                         
Fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021:
                                                       
Net revenues
 
$
153,223
   
$
157,178
   
$
77,771
   
$
186,602
   
$
83,458
   
$
106,400
   
$
764,632
 
                                                         
Segment operating income
 
$
27,207
   
$
28,821
   
$
21,210
   
$
47,376
   
$
25,290
   
$
18,863
   
$
168,767
 

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
Reconciliation:
           
Segment Operating Income
 
$
224,851
   
$
168,767
 
Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
   
(78,598
)
   
(71,503
)
Consolidated Operating Income
 
$
146,253
   
$
97,264
 
Unallocated Other Income (Expense)
   
(9,973
)
   
(10,107
)
Consolidated Income Before Taxes
 
$
136,280
   
$
87,157
 

17

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

The Company has a broad line of products that it sells to OEMs, EMS companies, and independent distributors. The distribution of sales by customer type is shown below:

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
Distributors
 
$
497,869
   
$
424,125
 
OEMs
   
297,429
     
294,637
 
EMS companies
   
58,495
     
45,870
 
Total Revenue
 
$
853,793
   
$
764,632
 

Net revenues were attributable to customers in the following regions:

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
Asia
 
$
344,012
   
$
322,460
 
Europe
   
289,984
     
268,323
 
Americas
   
219,797
     
173,849
 
Total Revenue
 
$
853,793
   
$
764,632
 

The Company generates substantially all of its revenue from product sales to end customers in the industrial, automotive, telecommunications, computing, consumer products, power supplies, military and aerospace, and medical end markets.  Sales by end market are presented below:

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
Industrial
 
$
337,369
   
$
270,801
 
Automotive
   
259,501
     
255,973
 
Telecommunications
   
31,013
     
24,902
 
Computing
   
67,931
     
59,899
 
Consumer Products
   
38,708
     
40,795
 
Power Supplies
   
40,282
     
35,246
 
Military and Aerospace
   
46,498
     
41,538
 
Medical
   
32,491
     
35,478
 
Total revenue
 
$
853,793
   
$
764,632
 

18

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Note 11 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands):

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
             
Numerator:
           
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
103,573
   
$
71,435
 
                 
Denominator:
               
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
               
Weighted average shares
   
144,832
     
144,760
 
Outstanding phantom stock units
   
221
     
208
 
Adjusted weighted average shares - basic
   
145,053
     
144,968
 
                 
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
Convertible debt instruments
   
-
     
9
 
Restricted stock units
   
500
     
486
 
Dilutive potential common shares
   
500
     
495
 
                 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
               
Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted
   
145,553
     
145,463
 
                 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.49
 
                 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.49
 

Diluted earnings per share for the periods presented do not reflect the following weighted average potential common shares that would have an antidilutive effect or have unsatisfied performance conditions (in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
 
Restricted stock units
   
333
     
317
 

If the average market price of Vishay common stock is less than the effective conversion price of the convertible senior notes due 2025, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior notes due 2025.  Upon Vishay exercising its existing right to legally amend the indenture governing the convertible senior notes due 2025, Vishay will satisfy its conversion obligations by paying $1 cash per $1 principal amount of converted notes and settle any additional amounts due in common stock.  Accordingly, the notes are not anti-dilutive when the average market price of Vishay common stock is less than the effective conversion price of the convertible senior notes due 2025.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis:

 
Total
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
April 2, 2022
                       
Assets:
                       
Assets held in rabbi trusts
 
$
53,881
   
$
28,280
   
$
25,601
   
$
-
 
Available for sale securities
 
$
4,165
     
4,165
     
-
     
-
 
Precious metals
  $
5,666       5,666       -       -  
   
$
63,712
   
$
38,111
   
$
25,601
   
$
-
 
December 31, 2021
                               
Assets:
                               
Assets held in rabbi trusts
 
$
59,687
   
$
32,713
     
26,974
   
$
-
 
Available for sale securities
 
$
4,455
     
4,455
     
-
     
-
 
   
$
64,142
   
$
37,168
   
$
26,974
   
$
-
 

There have been no changes in the classification of any financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy in the periods presented.

The Company maintains non-qualified trusts, referred to as “rabbi” trusts, to fund payments under deferred compensation and non-qualified pension plans. Rabbi trust assets consist primarily of marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale and company-owned life insurance assets. The marketable securities held in the rabbi trusts are valued using quoted market prices on the last business day of the period. The company-owned life insurance assets are valued in consultation with the Company’s insurance brokers using the value of underlying assets of the insurance contracts.  The fair value measurement of the marketable securities held in the rabbi trust is considered a Level 1 measurement and the measurement of the company-owned life insurance assets is considered a Level 2 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The Company holds investments in debt securities that are intended to fund a portion of its pension and other postretirement benefit obligations outside of the United States.  The investments are valued based on quoted market prices on the last business day of the period. The fair value measurement of the investments is considered a Level 1 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

From time to time, the Company purchases precious metals bullion in excess of its immediate manufacturing needs to mitigate the risk of supply shortages or volatile price fluctuations.  The metals are valued based on quoted market prices on the last business day of the period.  The fair value measurement of the metals are considered a Level 1 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The Company enters into forward contracts with highly-rated financial institutions to mitigate the foreign currency risk associated with intercompany loans denominated in a currency other than the legal entity's functional currency.  The notional amount of the forward contracts was $80,000 and $100,000 as of  April 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.  The forward contracts are short-term in nature and are expected to be renewed at the Company's discretion until the intercompany loans are repaid.  We have not designated the forward contracts as hedges for accounting purposes, and as such the change in the fair value of the contracts is recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations as a component of other income (expense). The Company estimates the fair value of the forward contracts based on applicable and commonly used pricing models using current market information and is considered a Level 2 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.  The value of the forward contracts was immaterial as of April 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021.  The Company does not utilize derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

The fair value of the long-term debt, excluding the derivative liabilities and deferred financing costs, at April 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is approximately $463,800 and $485,500, respectively, compared to its carrying value, excluding the deferred financing costs, of $465,344.  The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a combination of quoted market prices for similar financing arrangements and expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

At April 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s short-term investments were comprised of time deposits with financial institutions that have maturities that exceed 90 days from the date of acquisition; however they all mature within one year from the respective balance sheet dates.  The Company's short-term investments are accounted for as held-to-maturity debt instruments, at amortized cost, which approximates their fair value. The investments are funded with excess cash not expected to be needed for operations prior to maturity; therefore, the Company believes it has the intent and ability to hold the short-term investments until maturity.  At each reporting date, the Company performs an evaluation to determine if any unrealized losses are other-than-temporary.  No other-than-temporary impairments have been recognized on these securities, and there are no unrecognized holding gains or losses for these securities during the periods presented.  There have been no transfers to or from the held-to-maturity classification.  All decreases in the account balance are due to returns of principal at the securities’ maturity dates.  Interest on the securities is recognized as interest income when earned.

At April 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were comprised of demand deposits, time deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased, and money market funds.  The Company estimates the fair value of its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments using level 2 inputs.  Based on the current interest rates for similar investments with comparable credit risk and time to maturity, the fair value of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, and held-to-maturity short-term investments approximate the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets.

The Company’s financial instruments also include accounts receivable and accounts payable.  The carrying amounts for these financial instruments reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets approximate their fair values.

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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") is intended to provide an understanding of Vishay's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows by focusing on changes in certain key measures from period to period. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included in Item 1.  This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly in Item 1A. "Risk Factors," filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2022.

Overview

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. ("Vishay," "we," "us," or "our") manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets.

We operate in six segments based on product functionality: MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors.

We are focused on enhancing stockholder value by growing our business and improving earnings per share.  Since 1985, we have pursued a business strategy of growth through focused research and development and acquisitions.  We plan to continue to grow our business through intensified internal growth supplemented by opportunistic acquisitions, while at the same time maintaining a prudent capital structure. To foster intensified internal growth, we have increased our worldwide R&D and engineering technical staff; we are increasing our technical field sales force in Asia to increase our market access to the industrial segment and increase the design-in of our products in local markets; and we are directing increased funding and focus on developing products to capitalize on the connectivity, mobility, and sustainability growth drivers of our business.  We are also investing in additional capital expenditures to expand key product lines.  Over the next few years, we expect to experience higher growth rates than over the last decade. This expectation is based upon accelerated electrification, such as factory automation, electrical vehicles, and 5G infrastructure.

In addition to enhancing stockholder value through growing our business, on February 7, 2022, our Board of Directors adopted a Stockholder Return Policy, which calls for us to return at least 70% of free cash flow, net of scheduled principal payments of long-term debt, on an annual basis.  See further discussion in “Stockholder Return Policy” below.

Our business and operating results have been and will continue to be impacted by worldwide economic conditions.  Our revenues are dependent on end markets that are impacted by consumer and industrial demand, and our operating results can be adversely affected by reduced demand in those global markets.  The worldwide economy and, specifically, our business were and continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  While the wide-spread economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Vishay was temporary as evidenced by our revenues since the beginning of 2021, similar disruptions have continued to occur on a more limited scale.  In this volatile economic environment, we continue to closely monitor our fixed costs, capital expenditure plans, inventory, and capital resources to respond to changing conditions and to ensure we have the management, business processes, and resources to meet our future needs.  We will react quickly and professionally to changes in demand to minimize manufacturing inefficiencies and excess inventory build in periods of decline and maximize opportunities in periods of growth.  We have significant liquidity to withstand temporary disruptions in the economic environment.  

We utilize several financial metrics, including net revenues, gross profit margin, operating margin, segment operating margin, end-of-period backlog, book-to-bill ratio, inventory turnover, change in average selling prices, net cash and short-term investments (debt), and free cash generation to evaluate the performance and assess the future direction of our business.  See further discussion in “Financial Metrics” and “Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources” below.  Despite ongoing pandemic-related issues and accelerating inflation, nearly all key financial metrics have increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  We continue to maximize manufacturing output at all facilities, increase critical manufacturing capacities, and implement broad price increases.  Order levels continue to be high and backlogs have increased.
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Net revenues for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 were $853.8 million, compared to $843.1 million and $764.6 million for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2021 and April 3, 2021, respectively.  The net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 were $103.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $36.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, and $71.4 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021.

We define adjusted net earnings as net earnings determined in accordance with GAAP adjusted for various items that management believes are not indicative of the intrinsic operating performance of our business.  We define free cash as the cash flows generated from continuing operations less capital expenditures plus net proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.  The reconciliations below include certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash.  These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity.  Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash do not have uniform definitions.  These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that adjusted net earnings and adjusted earnings per share are meaningful because they provide insight with respect to our intrinsic operating results.  Management believes that free cash is a meaningful measure of our ability to fund acquisitions, repay debt, and otherwise enhance stockholder value through stock repurchases or dividends.  We utilize the free cash metric in defining our Stockholder Return Policy.

Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2021 and April 3, 2021 include items affecting comparability.  The items affecting comparability are (in thousands, except per share amounts):


 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
   
April 3, 2021
 
                   
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
103,573
   
$
36,523
   
$
71,435
 
                         
Reconciling items affecting tax expense:
                       
Changes in tax laws and regulations
 
$
-
   
$
53,316

 
$
(4,395)
 
                         
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
103,573
   
$
89,839
   
$
67,040
 
                         
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding
   
145,553
     
145,617
     
145,463
 
                         
Adjusted earnings per diluted share
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.62
   
$
0.46
 

Although the term "free cash" is not defined in GAAP, each of the elements used to calculate free cash for the year-to-date period is presented as a line item on the face of our consolidated condensed statement of cash flows prepared in accordance with GAAP and the quarterly amounts are derived from the year-to-date GAAP statements as of the beginning and end of the respective quarter.

   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
   
April 3, 2021
 
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
 
$
33,585
   
$
146,652
   
$
57,322
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
72
     
60
     
200
 
Less: Capital expenditures
   
(35,909
)
   
(100,216
)
   
(28,527
)
Free cash
 
$
(2,252
)
 
$
46,496
   
$
28,995
 

Despite a slow start to free cash generation in the first fiscal quarter, we expect to generate free cash in line with our history. 

Our results for the fiscal quarters ended April 2, 2022, December 31, 2021, and April 3, 2021 represent the continuation of the favorable business conditions that we have been experiencing.  Our percentage of euro-based sales approximates our percentage of euro-based expenses so the foreign currency impact on revenues was substantially offset by the impact on expenses.  Our pre-tax results were consistent with expectations based on our business model.
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Stockholder Return Policy

On February 7, 2022, our Board of Directors adopted a Stockholder Return Policy, which calls for us to return at least 70% of free cash flow, net of scheduled principal payments of long-term debt, on an annual basis.  We intend to return such amounts to stockholders directly, in the form of dividends, or indirectly, in the form of stock repurchases.

The following table summarizes activity pursuant to this policy (in thousands):

   
Fiscal quarter ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
 
Dividends paid to stockholders
   $
14,469
 
Stock repurchases
   
9,873
 
Total
   $
24,342
 

Despite negative free cash in the first fiscal quarter, for the full year of 2022, we expect to return at least $100 million to stockholders, consisting of approximately $58 million through our quarterly dividends, and at least $42 million through stock repurchases.

As a direct result of a change in tax law in Israel, we made the determination during the fourth quarter of 2021 that substantially all unremitted foreign earnings in Israel are no longer permanently reinvested.  We intend to primarily utilize these earnings, distributed from Israel to the United States, to initially fund our Stockholder Return Program.  However, no amounts were distributed from Israel to the United States during the first quarter of 2022. Dividends and stock repurchases during the first quarter of 2022 were funded from cash on-hand.

Over the long-term, we expect to fund the Stockholder Return Policy from our historically strong cash flows from operations.  However, because most of our operating cash flow is typically generated by our non-U.S. subsidiaries, we may in the future need to change our permanent reinvestment assertion on current earnings of certain subsidiaries, which would have the effect of increasing the effective tax rate.  Substantially all of these additional taxes would be withholding and foreign taxes on cash remitted to the U.S., as such dividends are generally not subject to U.S. federal income tax.

The structure of our newly adopted Stockholder Return Policy enables us to allocate capital responsibly among our business, our lenders, and our stockholders. We will continue to invest in growth initiatives including key product line expansions, targeted R&D, and synergistic acquisitions. 

We have paid dividends each quarter since the first quarter of 2014, and the Stockholder Return Policy will remain in effect until such time as the Board votes to amend or rescind the policy.  Implementation of the Stockholder Return Policy is subject to future declarations of dividends by the Board of Directors, market and business conditions, legal requirements, and other factors.  The policy sets forth our intention, but does not obligate us to acquire any shares of common stock or declare any dividends, and the policy may be terminated or suspended at any time at our discretion, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 
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Financial Metrics

We utilize several financial metrics to evaluate the performance and assess the future direction of our business.  These key financial measures and metrics include net revenues, gross profit margin, operating margin, segment operating income, segment operating margin, end-of-period backlog, and the book-to-bill ratio.  We also monitor changes in inventory turnover and our or publicly available average selling prices (“ASP”).

Gross profit margin is computed as gross profit as a percentage of net revenues.  Gross profit is generally net revenues less costs of products sold, but also deducts certain other period costs, particularly losses on purchase commitments and inventory write-downs.  Losses on purchase commitments and inventory write-downs have the impact of reducing gross profit margin in the period of the charge, but result in improved gross profit margins in subsequent periods by reducing costs of products sold as inventory is used.  We also regularly evaluate gross profit by segment to assist in the analysis of consolidated gross profit.  Gross profit margin and gross profit margin by segment are clearly a function of net revenues, but also reflect our cost management programs and our ability to contain fixed costs.

Operating margin is computed as gross profit less operating expenses, expressed as a percentage of net revenues.  Operating margin is clearly a function of net revenues, but also reflects our cost management programs and our ability to contain fixed costs.

Our chief operating decision maker makes decisions, allocates resources, and evaluates business segment performance based on segment operating income.  Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income.  We do not allocate certain SG&A expenses that are managed at the regional or corporate global level to our segments.  Accordingly, segment operating income excludes these SG&A expenses that are not directly traceable to the segments.  Segment operating income would also exclude costs not routinely used in the management of the segments in periods when those items are present, such as restructuring and severance costs, the direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other items affecting comparability.  Segment operating income is clearly a function of net revenues, but also reflects our cost management programs and our ability to contain fixed costs.  Segment operating margin is segment operating income expressed as a percentage of net revenues. 

End-of-period backlog is one indicator of future revenues. We include in our backlog only open orders that we expect to ship in the next twelve months.  If demand falls below customers’ forecasts, or if customers do not control their inventory effectively, they may cancel or reschedule the shipments that are included in our backlog, in many instances without the payment of any penalty.  Therefore, the backlog is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future periods.

An important indicator of demand in our industry is the book-to-bill ratio, which is the ratio of the amount of product ordered during a period as compared with the product that we ship during that period. A book-to-bill ratio that is greater than one indicates that our backlog is building and that we are likely to see increasing revenues in future periods. Conversely, a book-to-bill ratio that is less than one is an indicator of declining demand and may foretell declining revenues.

We focus on our inventory turnover as a measure of how well we are managing our inventory.  We define inventory turnover for a financial reporting period as our costs of products sold for the four fiscal quarters ending on the last day of the reporting period divided by our average inventory (computed using each fiscal quarter-end balance) for this same period.  A higher level of inventory turnover reflects more efficient use of our capital.

Pricing in our industry can be volatile.  Using our and publicly available data, we analyze trends and changes in average selling prices to evaluate likely future pricing.  The erosion of average selling prices of established products is typical for semiconductor products.  We attempt to offset this deterioration with ongoing cost reduction activities and new product introductions.  Our specialty passive components are more resistant to average selling price erosion.  All pricing is subject to governing market conditions and is independently set by us.
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The quarter-to-quarter trends in these financial metrics can also be an important indicator of the likely direction of our business. The following table shows net revenues, gross profit margin, operating margin, end-of-period backlog, book-to-bill ratio, inventory turnover, and changes in ASP for our business as a whole during the five fiscal quarters beginning with the first fiscal quarter of 2021 through the first fiscal quarter of 2022 (dollars in thousands):

   
1st Quarter 2021
   
2nd Quarter 2021
   
3rd Quarter 2021
   
4th Quarter 2021
   
1st Quarter 2022
 
                               
Net revenues
 
$
764,632
   
$
819,120
   
$
813,663
   
$
843,072
   
$
853,793
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
26.5
%
   
28.0
%
   
27.7
%
   
27.3
%
   
30.3
%
                                         
Operating margin
   
12.7
%
   
15.3
%
   
15.2
%
   
14.4
%
   
17.1
%
                                         
End-of-period backlog
 
$
1,731,200
   
$
2,050,200
   
$
2,243,900
   
$
2,306,500
   
$
2,416,700
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.67
     
1.38
     
1.26
     
1.09
     
1.14
 
                                         
Inventory turnover
   
4.8
     
4.8
     
4.5
     
4.5
     
4.2
 
                                         
Change in ASP vs. prior quarter
   
(0.5
)%
   
1.0
%
   
1.3
%
   
1.3
%
   
2.4
%
_________________________________________

See “Financial Metrics by Segment” below for net revenues, book-to-bill ratio, and gross profit margin broken out by segment.

Revenues increased significantly versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021 primarily due to higher volume and higher average selling prices.  Revenues increased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter primarily due to higher average selling prices.  We continue to experience robust demand for our products, with the backlog continuing to grow.  We continue to increase manufacturing capacity, but sales continue to be limited by our capacity.  Pressure on average selling prices continues to be very low and we are implementing broad price increases across the product portfolio to offset increased materials and transportation costs and general inflation.

Gross profit margin increased versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021 and the prior fiscal quarter primarily due to higher average selling prices.  Increased volume also contributed to the increase versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021.

The book-to-bill ratio in the first fiscal quarter of 2022 increased to 1.14 versus 1.09 in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021.  The book-to-bill ratios in the first fiscal quarter of 2022 for distributors and original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") were 1.16 and 1.13, respectively, versus ratios of 1.06 and 1.15, respectively, during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021.

For the second fiscal quarter of 2022, considering pandemic-related disturbances in China, we anticipate revenues between $830 million and $870 million at a gross margin of 28.1% plus/minus 50 basis points at the exchange rates of Q1 2022.
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Financial Metrics by Segment

The following table shows net revenues, book-to-bill ratio, gross profit margin, and segment operating margin broken out by segment for the five fiscal quarters beginning with the first fiscal quarter of 2021 through the first fiscal quarter of 2022 (dollars in thousands):

   
1st Quarter 2021
   
2nd Quarter 2021
   
3rd Quarter 2021
   
4th Quarter 2021
   
1st Quarter 2022
 
MOSFETs
                             
Net revenues
 
$
153,223
   
$
167,937
   
$
175,499
   
$
171,339
   
$
172,674
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.97
     
1.26
     
1.19
     
1.01
     
1.28
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
24.2
%
   
28.2
%
   
30.7
%
   
30.1
%
   
34.0
%
                                         
Segment operating margin
   
17.8
%
   
22.3
%
   
24.9
%
   
23.5
%
   
28.1
%
                                         
Diodes
                                       
Net revenues
 
$
157,178
   
$
174,815
   
$
185,306
   
$
192,117
   
$
182,334
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.85
     
1.45
     
1.31
     
1.10
     
1.16
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
21.9
%
   
23.9
%
   
25.2
%
   
23.7
%
   
25.1
%
                                         
Segment operating margin
   
18.3
%
   
20.7
%
   
22.3
%
   
20.6
%
   
22.2
%
                                         
Optoelectronic Components
                                       
Net revenues
 
$
77,771
   
$
75,795
   
$
70,750
   
$
78,398
   
$
81,016
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.66
     
1.69
     
1.36
     
1.22
     
0.78
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
33.0
%
   
32.4
%
   
33.7
%
   
34.2
%
   
40.0
%
                                         
Segment operating margin
   
27.3
%
   
26.6
%
   
27.9
%
   
27.2
%
   
34.8
%
                                         
Resistors
                                       
Net revenues
 
$
186,602
   
$
194,722
   
$
181,189
   
$
190,041
   
$
207,032
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.50
     
1.39
     
1.26
     
1.14
     
1.24
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
28.9
%
   
29.7
%
   
27.4
%
   
28.5
%
   
31.4
%
                                         
Segment operating margin
   
25.4
%
   
26.4
%
   
24.0
%
   
25.6
%
   
28.1
%
                                         
Inductors
                                       
Net revenues
 
$
83,458
   
$
85,539
   
$
84,816
   
$
81,825
   
$
82,777
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.13
     
1.21
     
1.11
     
1.13
     
1.14
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
33.3
%
   
33.5
%
   
31.7
%
   
29.4
%
   
30.0
%
                                         
Segment operating margin
   
30.3
%
   
30.7
%
   
28.7
%
   
26.4
%
   
26.8
%
                                         
Capacitors
                                       
Net revenues
 
$
106,400
   
$
120,312
   
$
116,103
   
$
129,352
   
$
127,960
 
                                         
Book-to-bill ratio
   
1.73
     
1.37
     
1.37
     
1.04
     
1.02
 
                                         
Gross profit margin
   
22.6
%
   
24.1
%
   
21.3
%
   
21.6
%
   
25.2
%
                                         
Segment operating margin
   
17.7
%
   
19.7
%
   
17.2
%
   
17.7
%
   
21.4
%

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Results of Operations

Statements of operations’ captions as a percentage of net revenues and the effective tax rates were as follows:

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
   
April 3, 2021
 
Cost of products sold
   
69.7
%
   
72.7
%
   
73.5
%
Gross profit
   
30.3
%
   
27.3
%
   
26.5
%
Selling, general & administrative expenses
   
13.2
%
   
12.8
%
   
13.8
%
Operating income
   
17.1
%
   
14.4
%
   
12.7
%
Income before taxes and noncontrolling interest
   
16.0
%
   
13.5
%
   
11.4
%
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
   
12.1
%
   
4.3
%
   
9.3
%
________
                       
Effective tax rate
   
23.7
%
   
67.7
%
   
17.8
%

Net Revenues

Net revenues were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Net revenues
 
$
853,793
   
$
843,072
   
$
764,632
 

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
   
Change in net revenues
   
% change
 
December 31, 2021
   
10,721

   
1.3%

April 3, 2021
   
89,161

   
11.7%



Changes in net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Change in volume
   
-0.9
%
   
7.1
%
Increase in average selling prices
   
2.4
%
   
6.0
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.6
%
   
-2.6
%
Acquisition
   
0.4
%
   
0.5
%
Other
   
0.0
%
   
0.7
%
Net change
   
1.3
%
   
11.7
%

We continue to experience an excellent economic environment with strong customer demand while we continue to increase manufacturing capacities.  Due to the high demand, we were able to implement broad price increases across the product portfolio.  Net revenues increased significantly versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021 and slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter due to increases in average selling prices.  Increased volume also contributed to the increase versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021.

Gross Profit Margins

Gross profit margins for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 were 30.3%, versus 27.3% and 26.5% for the comparable prior fiscal quarter and prior year period, respectively.  The increases versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021 and prior fiscal quarter are primarily due to increases in average selling prices.  Increased volume also contributed to the increase versus the first fiscal quarter of 2021.
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Segments

Analysis of revenues and margins for our segments is provided below.

MOSFETs

Net revenues, gross profit margins, and segment operating margins of the MOSFETs segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Net revenues
 
$
172,674
   
$
171,339
   
$
153,223
 
Gross profit margin
    34.0 %     30.1 %     24.2 %
Segment operating margin
   
28.1
%
   
23.5
%
   
17.8
%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
   
Change in net revenues
   
% change
 
December 31, 2021
 
$
1,335
     
0.8
%
April 3, 2021
 
$
19,451
     
12.7
%

Changes in MOSFETs segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Change in volume
   
-3.2
%
   
5.1
%
Increase in average selling prices
   
4.5
%
   
8.3
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.4
%
   
-1.3
%
Other
   
-0.1
%
   
0.6
%
Net change
   
0.8
%
   
12.7
%

The MOSFET segment net revenues increased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter and significantly versus the prior year quarter.  Our results for the first fiscal quarter were negatively impacted by the temporary closure of our main manufacturing facility in Shanghai due to a COVID-19 lockdown.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter was primarily due to significant growth from our IC products, which was offset by decreases from our remaining products, which were impacted by the lockdown.  All end market customers and all customer channels contributed to the growth versus the prior year quarter.

Gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  The increases were primarily due to increased average selling prices, a positive change in the sales mix toward more profitable products such as ICs, and the positive impact of an inventory increase, partially offset by significant cost inflation.  Increased sales volume also contributed to the increase versus the prior year quarter. 

The segment operating margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increases are primarily due to increased gross profit.  Decreased segment SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales also contributed to the increase versus the prior fiscal quarter.

We continue to implement strategic price increases.  Average selling prices increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.

We continue to invest to expand mid- and long-term manufacturing capacity for strategic product lines.  We are building a 12-inch wafer fab in Itzehoe, Germany adjacent to our existing 8-inch wafer fab, which we expect will increase our in-house wafer capacity by approximately 70% within 3-4 years and allow us to balance our in-house and foundry wafer supply.


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Diodes

Net revenues, gross profit margins, and segment operating margins of the Diodes segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Net revenues
 
$
182,334
   
$
192,117
   
$
157,178
 
Gross profit margin
    25.1 %     23.7 %     21.9 %
Segment operating margin
   
22.2
%
   
20.6
%
   
18.3
%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
 
Change in net revenues
 
% change
 
December 31, 2021
 
$
(9,783)
     
-5.1
%
April 3, 2021
 
$
25,156
     
16.0
%

Changes in Diodes segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Change in volume
   
-7.4
%
   
7.6
%
Increase in average selling prices
   
3.2
%
   
9.3
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.5
%
   
-2.2
%
Other
   
-0.4
%
   
1.3
%
Net change
   
-5.1
%
   
16.0
%

Net revenues of the Diodes segment increased significantly versus the prior year quarter, but decreased significantly versus the prior fiscal quarter.  All end markets and all customer channels, particularly distributor customers, contributed to the increase versus the prior year quarter.  The decrease versus the prior quarter is primarily due to temporary closures of our manufacturing facilities in China due to COVID-19 lockdowns. 

Gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to increased average selling prices and the positive impact of an inventory increase, partially offset by cost inflation and a decrease in sales volume.  The increase versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to increased average selling prices, increased sales volume, and our cost reduction measures, partially offset by cost inflation and negative foreign currency impacts primarily from the weaker euro.

The segment operating margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increases are primarily due to increased gross profit.  Decreased segment SG&A expenses also contributed to the increase versus the prior fiscal quarter.

We continue to implement strategic price increases across the product portfolio.  Average selling prices increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.


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Optoelectronic Components

Net revenues, gross profit margins, and segment operating margins of the Optoelectronic Components segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
     
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
             
Net revenues
 
$
81,016
   
$
78,398
   
$
77,771
 
Gross profit margin
   
40.0
%
   
34.2
%
   
33.0
%
Segment operating margin
   
34.8
%
   
27.2
%
   
27.3
%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
 
Change in net revenues
 
% change
 
December 31, 2021
 
$
2,618

   
3.3
%
April 3, 2021
 
$
3,245
     
4.2
%

Changes in Optoelectronic Components segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Increase in volume
   
1.8
%
   
-1.6
%
Increase in average selling prices
   
1.8
%
   
8.9
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.8
%
   
-2.8
%
Other
   
0.5
%
   
-0.3
%
Net change
   
3.3
%
   
4.2
%

Net revenues of our Optoelectronic Components segment increased moderately versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  All end markets and all customer channels, particularly OEM customers, contributed to the increase versus the prior fiscal quarter.  The end of the COVID-19-related restrictions on our manufacturing facility in Malaysia that impacted the prior fiscal quarter business also contributed to the increase.  The increase versus the prior year quarter was primarily due to increased average selling prices, partially offset by decreased volume and negative foreign currency impacts.  A significant increase of sales to American distributors was offset by a significant decrease of sales to Asian distributors.

Gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to higher average selling prices, higher sales volume, cost reduction measures, and the positive impact of an inventory increase.  The increases versus the prior year quarter are primarily due to higher average selling prices, a more profitable product mix, and the positive impact of an inventory increase, partially offset by cost inflation and a lower sales volume.

The segment operating margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increases are primarily due to increased gross profit.  Decreased segment SG&A expenses also contributed to the increase versus the prior fiscal quarter.

The strategic price increases that were implemented throughout the prior year across the product portfolio are significant when comparing to the prior year quarter.  Average selling prices increased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter and significantly versus the prior year quarter.

We have modernized and expanded our Heilbronn wafer fab and plan to increase production in the facility during 2022.

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Resistors

Net revenues, gross profit margins, and segment operating margins of the Resistors segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Net revenues
 
$
207,032
   
$
190,041
   
$
186,602
 
Gross profit margin
    31.4 %     28.5 %     28.9 %
Segment operating margin
   
28.1
%
   
25.6
%
   
25.4
%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
 
Change in net revenues
 
% change
 
December 31, 2021
 
$
16,991

   
8.9
%
April 3, 2021
 
$
20,430
     
10.9
%

Changes in Resistors segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Increase in volume
   
6.0
%
   
9.1
%
Increase in average selling prices
   
1.9
%
   
3.4
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.9
%
   
-3.7
%
Acquisition
   
1.8
%
   
1.9
%
Other
   
0.1
%
   
0.2
%
Net change
   
8.9
%
   
10.9
%

Net revenues of the Resistors segment increased significantly versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to increased sales to Europe and Americas region customers and industrial end market customers.  The increase versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to increased sales to customers in all regions, distributor customers, and industrial end market customers.

The gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increases are primarily due to increased sales volume, higher average selling prices, and greater efficiencies, partially offset by higher metals and labor costs and negative exchange rate impacts.

The segment operating margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increases are primarily due to increased gross profit.

Average selling prices increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.

We are increasing critical manufacturing capacities for certain product lines.  We continue to broaden our business with targeted acquisitions of specialty resistors businesses, such as Barry Industries.


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Inductors

Net revenues, gross profit margins, and segment operating margins of the Inductors segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Net revenues
 
$
82,777
   
$
81,825
   
$
83,458
 
Segment operating margin
    30.0 %     29.4 %     33.3 %
Gross profit margin
   
26.8
%
   
26.4
%
   
30.3
%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
 
Change in net revenues
 
% change
 
December 31, 2021
 
$
952
     
1.2
%
April 3, 2021
 
$
(681
)
   
-0.8
%

Changes in Inductors segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Change in volume
   
1.5
%
   
-0.8
%
Change in average selling prices
   
0.0
%
   
1.0
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.2
%
   
-1.1
%
Other
   
-0.1
%
   
0.1
%
Net change
   
1.2
%
   
-0.8
%

Net revenues of the Inductors segment increased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter, but decreased slightly versus the prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to increased sales to automotive and military & aerospace end market customers and customers in the Europe region.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to decreased sales to automotive and medical end market customers and customers in the Europe and Asia regions.

The gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter, but decreased versus the prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to higher sales volume and the positive impact of increased inventory.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to lower sales volume, increased labor and logistics costs, and negative foreign currency impacts, partially offset by increased average selling prices. 

The segment operating margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter, but decreased versus the prior year quarter.  The fluctuations are primarily due to gross profit fluctuations.

Average selling prices were unchanged versus the prior fiscal quarter and increased slightly versus the prior year quarter.

We expect long-term growth in this segment, and are continuously expanding manufacturing capacity for certain product lines and evaluating acquisition opportunities, particularly of specialty businesses.

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Capacitors

Net revenues, gross profit margins, and segment operating margins of the Capacitors segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Net revenues
 
$
127,960
   
$
129,352
   
$
106,400
 
Segment operating margin
    25.2 %     21.6 %     22.6 %
Gross profit margin
    21.4 %     17.7 %     17.7 %

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 2, 2022
 
 
Change in net revenues
 
% change
 
December 31, 2021
 
$
(1,392)

   
-1.1
%
April 3, 2021
 
$
21,560
     
20.3
%

Changes in Capacitors segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 
vs. Prior
Quarter
   
vs. Prior Year Quarter
 
Change attributable to:
           
Change in volume
   
-1.3
%
   
19.4
%
Increase in average selling prices
   
1.5
%
   
4.4
%
Foreign currency effects
   
-0.9
%
   
-4.0
%
Other
   
-0.4
%
   
0.5
%
Net change
   
-1.1
%
   
20.3
%

Net revenues of the Capacitors segment decreased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter, but increased significantly versus the prior year quarter.  The decrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to decreased sales to industrial end market customers and customers in the Asia region.  The increase versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to increased sales to distributor and EMS customers, industrial end market customers, and customers in all regions.

The gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to increased average selling prices, favorable product mix, and positive impact from increased inventory.  The increase versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to higher sales volume and increased average selling prices, partially offset by increased materials and labor costs.

The segment operating margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.  The increases are primarily due to increased gross profit.

Average selling prices increased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.

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Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general, and administrative expenses are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarters ended
 
 
April 2, 2022
 
December 31, 2021
 
April 3, 2021
 
Total SG&A expenses
 
$
112,855
   
$
108,311
   
$
105,685
 
as a percentage of revenues
   
13.2
%
   
12.8
%
   
13.8
%

The sequential increase in SG&A expenses is primarily attributable to uneven attribution of stock compensation expense and cost inflation.  SG&A expenses increased versus the prior year quarter due to cost inflation.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest expense for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 decreased $0.1 million versus the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021 and decreased by $0.2 million versus the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021. 

The following tables analyze the components of the line “Other” on the consolidated condensed statements of operations (in thousands):

   
Fiscal quarters ended
       
   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
   
Change
 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
 
$
(281
)
 
$
(582
)
 
$
301
 
Interest income
   
561
     
362
     
199
 
Other components of other periodic pension cost
   
(2,910
)
   
(3,342
)
   
432
 
Investment income (expense)
   
(3,116
)
   
71
     
(3,187
)
Other
   
(5
)
   
(4
)
   
(1
)
   
$
(5,751
)
 
$
(3,495
)
 
$
(2,256
)

   
Fiscal quarters ended
       
   
April 2, 2022
   
April 3, 2021
   
Change
 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
 
$
(281
)
 
$
(611
)
 
$
330
 
Interest income
   
561
     
287
     
274
 
Other components of other periodic pension cost
   
(2,910
)
   
(3,302
)
   
392
 
Investment income (expense)
   
(3,116
)
   
(2,121
)
   
(995
)
Other
   
(5
)
   
16
     
(21
)
   
$
(5,751
)
 
$
(5,731
)
 
$
(20
)

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Income Taxes

For the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, our effective tax rate was 23.7%, as compared to 67.7% and 17.8% for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2021 and April 3, 2021, respectively.  With the reduction in the U.S. statutory rate to 21% beginning January 1, 2018, we expect that our effective tax rate will be higher than the U.S. statutory rate, excluding unusual transactions.  Discrete tax items impacted our effective tax rate for the prior quarters presented.  These items were $53.3 million in the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021 and $(4.4) million (tax benefit) in the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021. 

During the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $3.0 million on a net basis, primarily due to a payment and currency translation adjustments, partially offset by accruals for current year tax positions and interest.

We operate in a global environment with significant operations in various locations outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting our earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various locations where we operate. Part of our historical strategy has been to achieve cost savings through the transfer and expansion of manufacturing operations to countries where we can take advantage of lower labor costs and available tax and other government-sponsored incentives. 

Additional information about income taxes is included in Note 3 to our consolidated condensed financial statements.

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Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources

Our financial condition as of April 2, 2022 continued to be strong.  Cash and short-term investments exceed our long-term debt balances, and we have historically been a strong generator of operating cash flows.  The cash generated from operations is used to fund our capital expenditure plans, and cash in excess of our capital expenditure needs is available to fund our acquisition strategy, to reduce debt levels, and to pay dividends and repurchase stock.  We have generated cash flows from operations in excess of $200 million in each of the last 20 years, and cash flows from operations in excess of $100 million in each of the last 27 years.

Management uses a non-GAAP measure, "free cash," to evaluate our ability to fund acquisitions, repay debt, and otherwise enhance stockholder value through stock repurchases or dividends.  See "Overview" above for "free cash" definition and reconciliation to GAAP.  Vishay has generated positive "free cash" in each of the past 25 years, and "free cash" in excess of $80 million in each of the last 20 years. In this volatile economic environment, we continue to focus on the generation of free cash, including an emphasis on cost controls.

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $33.6 million for the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022, as compared to cash flows provided by operations of $57.3 million for the three fiscal months ended April 3, 2021.

Cash paid for property and equipment for the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022 was $35.9 million, as compared to $28.5 million for the three fiscal months ended April 3, 2021.  To be well positioned to service our customers and to fully participate in growing markets, we intend to increase our capital expenditures for expansion in the mid-term.  For the year 2022, we expect to invest approximately $325 million in capital expenditures.

Free cash flow was negative for the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022 due to working capital changes and higher than usual capital expenditures.  We expect our business to continue to be a reliable generator of free cash.  There is no assurance, however, that we will be able to continue to generate cash flows from operations and free cash at our historical levels, or at all, going forward if the economic environment worsens.  The COVID-19 pandemic and the mitigation efforts by governments to control its spread have not had a significant impact on our financial condition, liquidity, or capital resources.

On February 7, 2022, our Board of Directors adopted a Stockholder Return Policy that will remain in effect until such time as the Board votes to amend or rescind the policy.  See “Stockholder Return Policy” above for additional information.

The following table summarizes the components of net cash and short-term investments (debt) at April 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

   
April 2, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
             
Credit facility
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Convertible senior notes, due 2025
   
465,344
     
465,344
 
Deferred financing costs
   
(8,860
)
   
(9,678
)
Total debt
   
456,484
     
455,666
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
789,248
     
774,108
 
Short-term investments
   
96,561
     
146,743
 
                 
Net cash and short-term investments (debt)
 
$
429,325
   
$
465,185
 

"Net cash and short-term investments (debt)" does not have a uniform definition and is not recognized in accordance with GAAP. This measure should not be  viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. However, management believes that an analysis of "net cash and short-term investments (debt)" assists investors in understanding aspects of our cash and debt management. The measure, as calculated by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

We invest a portion of our excess cash in highly liquid, high-quality instruments with maturities greater than 90 days, but less than 1 year, which we classify as short-term investments on our consolidated balance sheets.  As these investments were funded using a portion of excess cash and represent a significant aspect of our cash management strategy, we include the investments in the calculation of net cash and short-term investments (debt).

The interest rates on our short-term investments vary by location.  Transactions related to these investments are classified as investing activities on our consolidated condensed statements of cash flows.

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As of April 2, 2022, substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment were held in countries outside of the United States.  Cash dividends to stockholders, share repurchases, and principal and interest payments on our debt instruments need to be paid by the U.S. parent company, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.  Our U.S. subsidiaries also have cash operating needs.  The distribution of earnings from Israel to the United States will initially be used to fund our Stockholder Return Policy.  We expect that cash on-hand and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our longer-term financing needs related to normal operating requirements, regular dividend payments, share repurchases pursuant to our Stockholder Return Policy, and our research and development and capital expenditure plans.  Our substantially undrawn credit facility provides us with significant operating liquidity in the United States. 

Our revolving credit facility provides an aggregate commitment of $750 million of revolving loans available until June 5, 2024.  The maximum amount available on the revolving credit facility is restricted by the financial covenants described below.  The credit facility also provides us the ability to request up to $300 million of incremental facilities, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, which could take the form of additional revolving commitments, incremental “term loan A” or “term loan B” facilities, or incremental equivalent debt.

At December 31, 2021, we had no amounts outstanding on our revolving credit facility.  We had no amounts outstanding at April 2, 2022.  We borrowed $282 million and repaid $282 million on the revolving credit facility during the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022.  The average outstanding balance on our revolving credit facility calculated at fiscal month-ends was $58.7 million and the highest amount outstanding on our revolving credit facility at a fiscal month end was $124 million during the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2022.

The revolving credit facility limits or restricts us from, among other things, incurring indebtedness, incurring liens on its respective assets, making investments and acquisitions (assuming our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00), making asset sales, and paying cash dividends and making other restricted payments (assuming our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.00), and requires us to comply with other covenants, including the maintenance of specific financial ratios.

The financial maintenance covenants include (a) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.00 to 1; and (b) a leverage ratio of not more than 3.25 to 1 (and a pro forma ratio of 3.00 to 1 on the date of incurrence of additional debt). The computation of these ratios is prescribed in Article VI of the Credit Agreement between Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which has been filed with the SEC as Exhibit 10.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2019.

We were in compliance with all financial covenants under the credit facility at April 2, 2022.  Our interest coverage ratio and leverage ratio were 31.61 to 1 and 0.69 to 1, respectively.  We expect to continue to be in compliance with these covenants based on current projections. 

If we are not in compliance with all of the required financial covenants, the credit facility could be terminated by the lenders, and any amounts then outstanding pursuant to the credit facility could become immediately payable. Additionally, our convertible senior notes due 2025 have cross-default provisions that could accelerate repayment in the event the indebtedness under the credit facility is accelerated.

Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an interest margin.  The applicable interest margin is based on our leverage ratio.  We also pay a commitment fee, also based on our leverage ratio, on undrawn amounts.  Based on our current leverage ratio, any new borrowings will bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50%, and the undrawn commitment fee is 0.25% per annum. 

The borrowings under the credit facility are secured by a lien on substantially all assets, including accounts receivable, inventory, machinery and equipment, and general intangibles (but excluding real estate, intellectual property registered or licensed solely for use in, or arising solely under the laws of, any country other than the United States, assets located solely outside of the United States and deposit and securities accounts), of Vishay and certain significant subsidiaries located in the United States, and pledges of stock in certain significant domestic and foreign subsidiaries; and are guaranteed by certain significant subsidiaries.

We expect, at least initially, to fund certain future obligations required to be paid by the U.S. parent company by borrowing under our revolving credit facility.  We also expect to continue to use the credit facility from time-to-time to meet certain short-term financing needs.  Additional acquisition activity, convertible debt repurchases, or conversion of our convertible debt instruments may require additional borrowing under our credit facility or may otherwise require us to incur additional debt.  No principal payments on our debt are due before 2025 and our revolving credit facility expires in June 2024.

The convertible senior notes due 2025 are not currently convertible.  Pursuant to the indenture governing the convertible senior notes due 2025 and the amendments thereto incorporated in the Supplemental Indenture dated December 23, 2020, we will cash-settle the principal amount of $1,000 per note and settle any additional amounts in shares of our common stock.  We intend to finance the principal amount of any converted notes using borrowings under our credit facility.  No conversions have occurred to date. 
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Safe Harbor Statement

From time to time, information provided by us, including but not limited to statements in this report, or other statements made by or on our behalf, may contain “forward-looking” information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “will be,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements.

Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected.  Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; manufacturing or supply chain interruptions or changes in customer demand because of COVID-19 or otherwise; an inability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations, markets, capacity to meet demand, products, services, and prices that are set forth in our filings with the SEC, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K listed various important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected and historic results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Readers can find them in Part I, Item 1A, of that filing under the heading “Risk Factors.” You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors.  Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022, describes our exposure to market risks.  There have been no material changes to our market risks since December 31, 2021.

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are: (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

Item 3 of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022 describes certain of our legal proceedings.  There have been no material developments to the legal proceedings previously disclosed.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors we previously disclosed under Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information regarding repurchases of our common stock during the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022:

Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
   
Average Price Paid per Share (including commission)
   
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
   
Total Dollar Amount Purchased Under the Program
   
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
                               
January 1 - January 29
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
January 30 - February 26
   
20,500
   
$
19.52
     
20,500
   
$
400,058
   
$
41,599,942
 
February 27 - April 2
   
492,727
   
$
19.23
     
492,727
   
$
9,473,193
   
$
32,126,749
 
Total
   
513,227
   
$
19.24
     
513,227
   
$
9,873,251
   
$
32,126,749
 

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.
Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6.
Exhibits

101
Interactive Data File (Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarterly period ended April 2, 2022, furnished in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language)).
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language and contained in Exhibit 101)
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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 thereunto duly authorized.

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
     
 
/s/ Lori Lipcaman
 
 
Lori Lipcaman
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
(as a duly authorized officer and principal financial and
 
accounting officer)

Date:  May 3, 2022

 
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Dr. Gerald Paul, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022
/s/ Gerald Paul
Dr. Gerald Paul
Chief Executive Officer
 
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Lori Lipcaman, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022
/s/ Lori Lipcaman
Lori Lipcaman
Chief Financial Officer
 
Exhibit 32.1



CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Dr. Gerald Paul, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Gerald Paul
Dr. Gerald Paul
Chief Executive Officer
May 3, 2022
 
Exhibit 32.2



CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Lori Lipcaman, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Lori Lipcaman
Lori Lipcaman
Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2022