Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server and storage technology and green computing, today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2022 ended September 30, 2021.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights

• Net sales of $1.03 billion versus $1.07 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 and $762 million in the same quarter of last year.

• Gross margin of 13.4% versus 13.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 and 17.0% in the same quarter of last year.

• Net income of $25 million versus $39 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 and $27 million in the same quarter of last year.

• Diluted net income per common share of $0.48 versus $0.74 in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 and $0.49 in the same quarter of last year.

• Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share of $0.58 versus $0.81 in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 and $0.55 in the same quarter of last year.

• Cash flow used in operations of $135 million and capital expenditures of $12 million.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was 13.4%, which adds back stock-based compensation expenses of $0.4 million and special performance bonuses and other expenses of $0.3 million. Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $0.58, which adds back stock-based compensation expenses of $7.0 million, special performance bonuses of $0.5 million and controls remediation and litigation expenses of $1.3 million, net of the related tax effects.

As of September 30, 2021, total cash and cash equivalents was $270 million and total bank debt was $279 million.

“For Q1, we are pleased to announce that our quarterly revenue exceeded $1 billion again with revenue growth of 35% year over year, and significantly exceeded industry growth. We continue to gain market share and are executing well against our plan to achieve $10 billion in annual revenue,” said Charles Liang, Chairman and CEO. "Supermicro is transforming from a server hardware company into a Total IT Solutions company. Our Q1 revenue growth was driven by strong design win momentum and shipment growth to our key global customers in the large enterprise, cloud, AI, and Telco markets. This initiative is helping Supermicro mitigate the impact of the global supply chain disruptions by precise forecasting, building inventories in scale and prioritizing with our strategic partners. Our new 5S business program, APAC production expansion in Taiwan, database-driven intelligent auto-configurator, and B2B/B2C automation platform are key drivers to accelerate our strong growth.”

Business Outlook and Management Commentary

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 ending December 31, 2021, the Company expects net sales of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion, GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.60 to $0.80 and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.70 to $0.90. The Company’s projections for GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share both assume a tax rate of approximately 16% and a fully diluted share count of 53.5 million shares for GAAP and fully diluted share count of 55.0 million shares for non-GAAP. The outlook for Q2 of fiscal year 2022 GAAP net income per diluted share includes approximately $8 million in expected stock-based compensation expense and other expenses that are excluded from non-GAAP net income per diluted share.

For fiscal year 2022 ending June 30, 2022, the Company expects net sales of $4.2 billion to $4.6 billion, GAAP net income per diluted share of at least $2.77 and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of at least $3.20. The Company’s projections for GAAP and non-GAAP net income per diluted share both assume a tax rate of approximately 16% and a fully diluted share count of 54.1 million shares for GAAP and fully diluted share count of 55.6 million shares for non-GAAP. The outlook for fiscal year 2022 GAAP net income per diluted share includes approximately $33 million in expected stock-based compensation expense and other expenses that are excluded from non-GAAP net income per diluted share.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Supermicro will hold a public webcast at 2:00 p.m. PDT today to discuss the results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2022. Those wishing to access the live webcast may use the following link:

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3409023/D99246BE30B960E5574A262A14152527 [event.on24.com]

The conference call can be accessed by registering online at:

https://conferencingportals.com/event/fIceWmPv [conferencingportals.com]

After registering, a confirmation will be sent through email, including dial-in details and unique conference call codes for entry. Registration is open during the live call, but to ensure connectivity for the full call, it is recommended that participants register a day in advance and dial-in for the call at least 10 minutes before the start of the call.

A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call on the Company’s investor relations website (https://ir.supermicro.com) and will remain accessible for one year.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical fact may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 and full fiscal year 2022 guidance, the Company's long-term growth targets, the ability to accelerate sales growth, and the ability to execute on our company strategy during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including: (i) the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to present significant uncertainties for all parts of our business including our supply chain, our production operations and customer demand, (ii) our quarterly operating results may fluctuate, which could cause rapid declines in our stock price, (iii) as we increasingly target larger customers and larger sales opportunities, our customer base may become more concentrated, our cost of sales may increase, our margins may be lower and our sales may be less predictable, (iv) if we fail to meet publicly announced financial guidance or other expectations about our business, our stock could decline in value, (v) the average sales prices for our server solutions could decline if customers do not continue to purchase our latest generation products or additional components, and (vi) adverse economic conditions may harm our business. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in such filings, particularly in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP gross margin discussed in this press release adds back stock-based compensation expenses, special performance bonuses and other expenses. Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share discussed in this press release adds back stock-based compensation expenses, special performance bonuses, controls remediation and litigation expenses and other non-recurring expenses, and excludes a credit from an executive SEC settlement, which are all adjusted for the related tax effects of the applicable items. Management presents non-GAAP financial measures because it considers them to be important supplemental measures of performance. Management uses the non-GAAP financial measures for planning purposes, including analysis of the Company's performance against prior periods, the preparation of operating budgets and to determine appropriate levels of operating and capital investments. Management also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight for analysts and investors in evaluating the Company's financial and operational performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool, and are not intended to be an alternative to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of gross margin to non-GAAP gross margin and from diluted net income per common share to non-GAAP diluted net income per common share is included in the tables below.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (Nasdaq:SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server and storage technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its “We Keep IT Green®” initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Stock-based compensation is included in the following cost and expense categories by period (in thousands):

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