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

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


  Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)  February 7, 2024
   

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


Delaware
1-7416
38-1686453
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

   
63 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA
19355-2143
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Zip Code
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code    610-644-1300

 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company

 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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


Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 7, 2024, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.  

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
  
 
 
   104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
 



 
Signature
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 7, 2024

 
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.

 
By:
/s/ Lori Lipcaman
 

 
Name:
Lori Lipcaman
 
Title:
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1



Vishay Intertechnology Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Malvern, PA, February 7, 2024 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., (NYSE: VSH), one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, today announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Highlights
4Q 2023 revenues of $785.2 million
4Q 2023 EPS of $0.37
4Q 2023 book-to-bill of 0.75
Backlog at quarter end was 5.3 months
Returned a total of $34.8 million to stockholders
FY 2023 capex of $329.4 million
FY 2023 free cash flow of $37.4 million
FY 2023 total stockholder return of $134.3 million

“For the fourth quarter, the trends in inventory adjustments, contracting lead times and softened demand in industrial end markets became more apparent. While customers continue to digest higher inventory levels, we proceeded to implement our strategy to broaden participation with our distribution partners,” said Joel Smejkal, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Looking ahead, input from our customers and distribution partners suggest we will be dealing with an inventory digestion for the first half of the year, although some end markets are expected to rebound sooner. During this period of inventory adjustment, our strong balance sheet and liquidity gives us the resources to continue investing in incremental capacity and preparing Vishay for the long-term demand trends of e-mobility, sustainability and connectivity.  Near term we intend to advance our distribution strategy which positions us to timely benefit from a rebound in demand,” concluded Mr. Smejkal.

1Q 2024 Outlook
For the first quarter of 2024, management expects revenues in the range of $735 million +/- $20 million and a gross profit margin in the range of 24.0% +/- 50 basis points.

Conference Call
A conference call to discuss Vishay’s fourth quarter financial results is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the live conference call, please pre-register at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI3f265da18e964024a9221557bd90d469.  Upon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number, and unique PIN.

A live audio webcast of the conference call and a PDF copy of the press release and the quarterly presentation will be accessible directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.

There will be a replay of the conference call available on the Investor Relations website approximately one hour following the call and will remain available for 30 days.





About Vishay
Vishay 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. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

This press release includes certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including adjusted net earnings; adjusted earnings per share; adjusted gross margin; adjusted operating margin; free cash; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); adjusted EBITDA; and adjusted EBITDA margin; which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, free cash, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin 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 such measures are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. Although the terms "free cash" and "EBITDA" are not defined in GAAP, the measures are derived using various line items measured in accordance with GAAP. Reconciling items to arrive at adjusted net earnings represent significant charges or credits that are important to understanding the Company's intrinsic operations. Reconciling items to calculate adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA represent those same items used in computing adjusted net earnings, as relevant. Furthermore, the presented calculation of adjusted EBITDA is substantially similar to, but not identical to, a measure used in the calculation of financial ratios required for covenant compliance under Vishay's revolving credit facility. These reconciling items are indicated on the accompanying reconciliation schedules and are more fully described in the Company's financial statements presented in its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports presented on Forms 10-Q.

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including forecasted revenues and margins, capital investment, capacity expansion, stockholder returns, and the performance of the economy in general, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions such as "intend," "suggest," "guide," "will," "expect," 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; manufacturing or supply chain interruptions or changes in customer demand (including due to political, economic, and health instability and military conflicts and hostilities); delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; 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; the timing of the Newport wafer fab acquisition; that the Newport wafer fab acquisition may not be consummated, including as a result of any of the conditions precedent (including the failure to obtain any required approvals or consents); global market downturn conditions and volatilities impacting the completion of the acquisition; that the fab will not be integrated successfully into the Company’s overall business; that the expected benefits of the acquisition may not be realized; that the fab’s standards, procedures and controls will not be brought into conformance within the Company’s operation; difficulties in transitioning and retaining fab employees following the acquisition; difficulties in consolidating facilities and transferring processes and know-how; the diversion of our management’s attention from the management of our current business; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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.

The DNA of tech™ is a trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.

Contact:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Peter Henrici
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
+1-610-644-1300




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                 
Summary of Operations
                 
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
                   
   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
December 31, 2023
   
September 30, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
                   
Net revenues
 
$
785,236
   
$
853,653
   
$
855,298
 
Costs of products sold
   
584,572
     
616,010
     
606,178
 
Gross profit
   
200,664
     
237,643
     
249,120
 
  Gross margin
   
25.6
%
   
27.8
%
   
29.1
%
                         
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
   
122,834
     
122,513
     
113,812
 
Operating income
   
77,830
     
115,130
     
135,308
 
  Operating margin
   
9.9
%
   
13.5
%
   
15.8
%
                         
Other income (expense):
                       
  Interest expense
   
(6,454
)
   
(7,153
)
   
(4,490
)
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt
   
-
     
(18,874
)
   
-
 
  Other
   
9,268
     
7,409
     
(2,618
)
  Total other income (expense) - net
   
2,814
     
(18,618
)
   
(7,108
)
                         
Income before taxes
   
80,644
     
96,512
     
128,200
 
                         
Income tax expense
   
28,690
     
30,557
     
54,999
 
                         
Net earnings
   
51,954
     
65,955
     
73,201
 
                         
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
482
     
426
     
413
 
                         
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
51,472
   
$
65,529
   
$
72,788
 
                         
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
0.37
   
$
0.47
   
$
0.51
 
                         
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
0.37
   
$
0.47
   
$
0.51
 
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
138,318
     
139,083
     
141,643
 
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
139,266
     
140,001
     
142,247
 
                         
Cash dividends per share
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.10
   
$
0.10
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Summary of Operations
           
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
           
             
   
Years ended
 
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
   
(unaudited)
       
             
Net revenues
 
$
3,402,045
   
$
3,497,401
 
Costs of products sold*
   
2,427,552
     
2,438,412
 
Gross profit
   
974,493
     
1,058,989
 
  Gross margin
   
28.6
%
   
30.3
%
                 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses*
   
488,349
     
443,503
 
Operating income
   
486,144
     
615,486
 
  Operating margin
   
14.3
%
   
17.6
%
                 
Other income (expense):
               
  Interest expense
   
(25,131
)
   
(17,129
)
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt
   
(18,874
)
   
-
 
  Other
   
25,263
     
(4,852
)
  Total other income (expense) - net
   
(18,742
)
   
(21,981
)
                 
Income before taxes
   
467,402
     
593,505
 
                 
Income tax expense
   
141,889
     
163,022
 
                 
Net earnings
   
325,513
     
430,483
 
                 
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
1,693
     
1,673
 
                 
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
323,820
   
$
428,810
 
                 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
2.32
   
$
2.99
 
                 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
2.31
   
$
2.98
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
139,447
     
143,399
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
140,246
     
143,915
 
                 
Cash dividends per share
 
$
0.40
   
$
0.40
 
                 
* The year ended December 31, 2022 includes incremental costs of products sold and selling, general, and administrative expenses separable from normal operations directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic of $6,661 and $546, respectively.
 


VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
           
(In thousands)
           
             
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
972,719
   
$
610,825
 
  Short-term investments
   
35,808
     
305,272
 
  Accounts receivable, net
   
426,674
     
416,178
 
  Inventories:
               
    Finished goods
   
167,083
     
156,234
 
    Work in process
   
267,339
     
261,345
 
    Raw materials
   
213,098
     
201,300
 
  Total inventories
   
647,520
     
618,879
 
                 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
214,443
     
170,056
 
Total current assets
   
2,297,164
     
2,121,210
 
                 
Property and equipment, at cost:
               
  Land
   
77,006
     
75,907
 
  Buildings and improvements
   
719,387
     
658,829
 
  Machinery and equipment
   
3,053,868
     
2,857,636
 
  Construction in progress
   
290,593
     
243,038
 
  Allowance for depreciation
   
(2,846,208
)
   
(2,704,951
)
     
1,294,646
     
1,130,459
 
                 
Right of use assets
   
126,829
     
131,193
 
Deferred income taxes
   
137,394
     
104,667
 
Goodwill
   
201,416
     
201,432
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
72,333
     
77,896
 
Other assets
   
110,141
     
98,796
 
     Total assets
 
$
4,239,923
   
$
3,865,653
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)
           
(In thousands)
           
             
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Liabilities and equity
           
Current liabilities:
           
  Trade accounts payable
 
$
191,002
   
$
189,099
 
  Payroll and related expenses
   
161,940
     
166,079
 
  Lease liabilities
   
26,485
     
25,319
 
  Other accrued expenses
   
239,350
     
261,606
 
  Income taxes
   
73,098
     
84,155
 
Total current liabilities
   
691,875
     
726,258
 
                 
Long-term debt less current portion
   
818,188
     
500,937
 
U.S. transition tax payable
   
47,027
     
83,010
 
Deferred income taxes
   
95,776
     
117,183
 
Long-term lease liabilities
   
102,830
     
108,493
 
Other liabilities
   
87,918
     
92,530
 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs
   
195,503
     
187,092
 
Total liabilities
   
2,039,117
     
1,815,503
 
                 
Equity:
               
Vishay stockholders' equity
               
  Common stock
   
13,319
     
13,291
 
  Class B convertible common stock
   
1,210
     
1,210
 
  Capital in excess of par value
   
1,291,499
     
1,352,321
 
  Retained earnings
   
1,041,372
     
773,228
 
  Treasury stock (at cost)
   
(161,656
)
   
(82,972
)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
10,337
     
(10,827
)
  Total Vishay stockholders' equity
   
2,196,081
     
2,046,251
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
4,725
     
3,899
 
Total equity
   
2,200,806
     
2,050,150
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
4,239,923
   
$
3,865,653
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
           
(In thousands)
           
   
Years ended
 
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Operating activities
           
Net earnings
 
$
325,513
   
$
430,483
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
         
      Depreciation and amortization
   
184,373
     
163,991
 
      (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
(554
)
   
(455
)
      Inventory write-offs for obsolescence
   
37,426
     
26,898
 
      Pensions and other postretirement benefits, net of contributions
   
(9,559
)
   
(615
)
      Stock compensation expense
   
16,532
     
6,545
 
      Loss on early extinguishment of debt
   
18,874
     
-
 
      Deferred income taxes
   
36,783
     
38,677
 
      Other
   
9,442
     
835
 
      Change in U.S. transition tax liability
   
(27,670
)
   
(14,757
)
      Change in repatriation tax liability
   
(63,600
)
   
(25,201
)
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities
   
(161,857
)
   
(142,113
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
365,703
     
484,288
 
                 
Investing activities
               
Purchase of property and equipment
   
(329,410
)
   
(325,308
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
1,156
     
1,198
 
Purchase and deposits for businesses, net of cash acquired
   
(13,753
)
   
(50,000
)
Purchase of short-term investments
   
(117,523
)
   
(285,956
)
Maturity of short-term investments
   
387,898
     
132,901
 
Other investing activities
   
(1,219
)
   
(1,766
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(72,851
)
   
(528,931
)
                 
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
   
750,000
     
-
 
Repurchase of convertible debt instruments
   
(386,745
)
   
-
 
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit facility
   
(42,000
)
   
42,000
 
Debt issuance costs
   
(26,823
)
   
-
 
Cash paid for capped call
   
(94,200
)
   
-
 
Dividends paid to common stockholders
   
(50,787
)
   
(52,348
)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders
   
(4,839
)
   
(4,839
)
Repurchase of common stock held in treasury
   
(78,684
)
   
(82,972
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
   
(867
)
   
(741
)
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards
   
(3,994
)
   
(2,123
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
61,061
     
(101,023
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
7,981
     
(17,617
)
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
361,894
     
(163,283
)
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
610,825
     
774,108
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
972,719
   
$
610,825
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                             
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share
                         
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)
                         
   
Fiscal quarters ended
   
Years ended
 
   
December 31, 2023
   
September 30, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
                               
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
51,472
   
$
65,529
   
$
72,788
   
$
323,820
   
$
428,810
 
                                         
Reconciling items affecting gross profit:
                                       
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
6,661
 
                                         
Other reconciling items affecting operating income:
                                 
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
546
 
                                         
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):
                                 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
 
$
-
   
$
18,874
   
$
-
   
$
18,874
   
$
-
 
                                         
Reconciling items affecting tax expense (benefit):
                                 
Effect of changes in uncertain tax positions
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(5,941
)
Effects of changes in valuation allowances
   
-
     
-
     
(33,669
)
   
-
     
(33,669
)
Effect of change in indefinite reversal assertion
   
-
     
-
     
59,642
     
-
     
59,642
 
Tax effects of pre-tax items above
   
-
     
(498
)
   
-
     
(498
)
   
(1,802
)
                                         
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
51,472
   
$
83,905
   
$
98,761
   
$
342,196
   
$
454,247
 
                                         
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding
   
139,266
     
140,001
     
142,247
     
140,246
     
143,915
 
                                         
Adjusted earnings per diluted share
 
$
0.37
   
$
0.60
   
$
0.69
   
$
2.44
   
$
3.16
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                         
Reconciliation of Free Cash
                             
(Unaudited - In thousands)
                             
   
Fiscal quarters ended
   
Years ended
 
   
December 31, 2023
   
September 30, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
6,268
   
$
122,303
     
166,496
   
$
365,703
   
$
484,288
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
122
     
21
     
726
     
1,156
     
1,198
 
Less: Capital expenditures
   
(145,331
)
   
(66,829
)
   
(153,133
)
   
(329,410
)
   
(325,308
)
Free cash
 
$
(138,941
)
 
$
55,495
   
$
14,089
   
$
37,449
   
$
160,178
 




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                             
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
                         
(Unaudited - In thousands)
                             
   
Fiscal quarters ended
   
Years ended
 
   
December 31, 2023
   
September 30, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2023
   
December 31, 2022
 
                               
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders
 
$
51,472
   
$
65,529
   
$
72,788
   
$
323,820
   
$
428,810
 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
482
     
426
     
413
     
1,693
     
1,673
 
Net earnings
 
$
51,954
   
$
65,955
   
$
73,201
   
$
325,513
   
$
430,483
 
                                         
Interest expense
 
$
6,454
   
$
7,153
   
$
4,490
   
$
25,131
   
$
17,129
 
Interest income
   
(9,934
)
   
(9,183
)
   
(4,374
)
   
(31,353
)
   
(7,560
)
Income taxes
   
28,690
     
30,557
     
54,999
     
141,889
     
163,022
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
50,463
     
46,216
     
42,690
     
184,373
     
163,991
 
EBITDA
 
$
127,627
   
$
140,698
   
$
171,006
   
$
645,553
   
$
767,065
 
                                         
Reconciling items
                                       
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
7,207
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
   
-
     
18,874
     
-
     
18,874
     
-
 
                                         
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
127,627
   
$
159,572
   
$
171,006
   
$
664,427
   
$
774,272
 
                                         
Adjusted EBITDA margin**
   
16.3
%
   
18.7
%
   
20.0
%
   
19.5
%
   
22.1
%
                                         
** Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues