Financial Performance - In the three months ended June 30, 2023, net sales were 100% with a gross profit margin of 68.1%, compared to 66.7% in the same period of 2022[85]. - Operating income increased to 39.5% in Q2 2023, up from 35.7% in Q2 2022, reflecting stronger profitability[85]. - Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $2,288.6 million, a 16.6% increase from $1,963.6 million in the same period of 2022[87]. - Gross profit for Q2 2023 was $1.56 billion, or 68.1% of net sales, compared to $1.31 billion, or 66.7% of net sales in Q2 2022[104]. - R&D expenses for Q2 2023 were $298.5 million, or 13.0% of net sales, an increase of 11.0% from $269.0 million in Q2 2022[110][111]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses for Q2 2023 were $203.6 million, or 8.9% of net sales, compared to $188.9 million, or 9.6% of net sales in Q2 2022[113][114]. - Special charges incurred during Q2 2023 amounted to $1.7 million, compared to special income of $16.9 million in Q2 2022[116]. - Interest expense decreased to $47.2 million in Q2 2023 from $50.3 million in Q2 2022, primarily due to cumulative debt paydown[117]. Sales and Product Performance - Mixed-signal microcontrollers accounted for 56.9% of net sales in Q2 2023, up from 54.2% in Q2 2022, with a 22.5% increase in sales[90][92]. - Analog product line sales increased by 9.2% in Q2 2023, representing 27.7% of total net sales, down from 29.5% in Q2 2022[94][95]. - Other product line sales accounted for 15.4% of net sales in Q2 2023, with a 10.2% increase compared to Q2 2022[97][98]. - Distributors accounted for approximately 48% of net sales in Q2 2023, with Arrow Electronics being the largest distributor at 11%[99]. - Sales to foreign customers accounted for approximately 76% of total net sales in Q2 2023, down from 78% in Q2 2022[103]. Cost Management and Efficiency - The cost of sales decreased to 31.9% in Q2 2023 from 33.3% in Q2 2022, indicating improved efficiency[85]. - Research and development expenses were 13.0% of net sales in Q2 2023, down from 13.7% in Q2 2022, indicating a focus on cost management[85]. Capital Investments and Expansion Plans - The company has paused most factory expansion activities and reduced planned capital investments through fiscal 2025 due to unfavorable business conditions[74]. - The company plans to invest $880 million to expand silicon carbide and silicon production capacity, including 8-inch wafer production[77]. - Capital expenditures in Q2 2023 were $111.1 million, down from $121.9 million in Q2 2022, with plans to invest $300 million to $350 million over the next 12 months[132]. Cash Flow and Financing - Net cash provided by operating activities was $993.2 million in Q2 2023, driven by higher net income of $666.4 million[130]. - Net cash used in financing activities was $815.1 million in Q2 2023, compared to $626.9 million in Q2 2022[133]. - The company repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares for $140.3 million in Q1 2024, with $2.49 billion remaining under the repurchase program[134]. - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.383 per share was paid on June 5, 2023, totaling $208.9 million, with an expected increase in the September 2023 quarter to approximately $223.0 million[135]. - As of June 30, 2023, the company had $271.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $37.2 million from March 31, 2023[129]. - The principal amount of outstanding indebtedness was $6.05 billion as of June 30, 2023, with $725.0 million borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility[133]. - The company plans to refinance certain existing notes as they mature and may seek additional financing depending on various factors[136]. - As of June 30, 2023, the company's total current and long-term debt amounted to $6.05 billion, with fixed rate debt at $5.32 billion and variable interest rate debt at $725 million[140]. - A 50-basis point increase in interest rates would raise the expected annual interest expense by approximately $3.6 million over the next 12 months[140]. - The company plans to finance the repayment of a portion of its fixed rate debt maturing within the next 12 months using available borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility and other instruments[140]. Market Conditions and Strategic Initiatives - The Preferred Supply Program was modified in August 2023 to allow customers to place orders for six months of continuous backlog instead of 12 months, with the option to cancel or reschedule[75]. - The company has experienced increased customer requests to push out or cancel backlog due to economic uncertainty, particularly in the automotive and industrial markets[74]. - The company maintains a strong technical service presence, which is considered a key competitive advantage in the embedded control market[82]. - Inflation has not materially impacted the company's operating results recently, but significant inflationary pressures could adversely affect profitability if costs cannot be offset by price increases[141]. - The company intends to pursue incentives under the CHIPS Act to enhance domestic manufacturing capacity, though the receipt and timing of such incentives remain uncertain[139].
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