GFS Global Foundries Inc

GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF) (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Key Third Quarter Financial Highlights

• Revenue of $1.739 billion
• Gross margin of 23.8% and Non-IFRS gross margin(1) of 24.7%
• Operating margin of 10.6% and Non-IFRS operating margin(1) of 13.6%
• Net income of $178 million and Non-IFRS net income(1) of $229 million
• Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA(1) of $627 million
• Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $4.3 billion
• Year to date net cash provided by operating activities of $1,265 million and Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow(1) of $779 million

"In the third quarter, the GF team continued to execute next generation opportunities with our customers, by securing key design wins across our growing portfolio of essential chip technologies,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, President and CEO of GF. "We delivered consistent financial results at the upper end of the guidance ranges we provided in our August earnings release, and as we continue to navigate the ongoing uncertainties facing our industry, we remain on-track to deliver approximately a threefold increase in our year-over-year Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow generation by the end of 2024."

Recent Business Highlights

• Building on the longtime relationship between GF and NXP Semiconductors (NXP), the companies announced a new collaboration leveraging GF's 22FDX® process technology platform and global manufacturing footprint to optimize the power, performance and time-to-market of NXP's solutions across a range of automotive, IoT and smart mobile devices. GF's 22FDX chips will be manufactured in Dresden, Germany and Malta, New York, providing NXP geographically diverse supply for their customers.

• Over one thousand customers and partners attended GF’s annual Technology Summit held around the world in Santa Clara, California, Munich, Germany and Shanghai, China, to build deeper relationships and learn how GF's essential chips play a critical role in realizing “AI Everywhere.”

• GF entered into a strategic technology development and licensing agreement with Finwave Semiconductor, Inc (Finwave), a leading innovator in GaN technology. The collaboration will optimize and scale Finwave's cutting-edge GaN-on-Si technology to volume production at GF's 200mm fab in Burlington, Vermont.

(1) Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS operating profit, Non-IFRS net income, Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA, Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See “Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS" for a detailed reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measure. See "Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)" for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful.

Summary Quarterly Results (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts and wafer shipments)
														Year-over-year					Sequential
		Q3'24				Q2'24				Q3'23				Q3'24 vs Q3'23					Q3'24 vs Q2'24
Net revenue		$	1,739			$	1,632			$	1,852			$	(113	)	(6)%		$	107		7	%
Gross profit		$	414			$	395			$	529			$	(115	)	(22)%		$	19		5	%
Gross margin			23.8	%			24.2	%			28.6	%					(480)bps					(40)bps
Non-IFRS gross profit(1)		$	429			$	411			$	541			$	(112	)	(21)%		$	18		4	%
Non-IFRS gross margin(1)			24.7	%			25.2	%			29.2	%					(450)bps					(50)bps
Operating profit		$	185			$	155			$	261			$	(76	)	(29)%		$	30		19	%
Operating margin			10.6	%			9.5	%			14.1	%					(350)bps					+110bps
Non-IFRS operating profit(1)		$	236			$	212			$	322			$	(86	)	(27)%		$	24		11	%
Non-IFRS operating margin(1)			13.6	%			13.0	%			17.4	%					(380)bps					+60bps
Net income		$	178			$	155			$	249			$	(71	)	(29)%		$	23		15	%
Net income margin			10.2	%			9.5	%			13.4	%					(320)bps					+70bps
Non-IFRS net income(1)		$	229			$	211			$	308			$	(79	)	(26)%		$	18		9	%
Non-IFRS net income margin(1)			13.2	%			12.9	%			16.6	%					(340)bps					+30bps
Diluted earnings per share ("EPS")		$	0.32			$	0.28			$	0.45			$	(0.13	)	(29)%		$	0.04		14	%
Non-IFRS diluted EPS(1)		$	0.41			$	0.38			$	0.55			$	(0.14	)	(25)%		$	0.03		8	%
Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA(1)		$	627			$	610			$	667			$	(40	)	(6)%		$	17		3	%
Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA margin(1)			36.1	%			37.4	%			36.0	%					+10bps					(130)bps
Cash from operating activities		$	375			$	402			$	416			$	(41	)	(10)%		$	(27	)	(7)%
Wafer shipments (300mm equivalent) (in thousands)			549				517				575				(26	)	(5)%			32		6	%

(1) Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS operating profit, Non-IFRS net income, Non-IFRS diluted EPS, Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See "Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS" section for a detailed reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measure. See "Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)" for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful.

Summary of Fourth Quarter 2024 Guidance(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)(1)
	IFRS		Share-based compensation		Non-IFRS (2)
Net revenue	$1,800 - $1,850		—
Gross profit	$417 - $468		$13 - $15		$432 - $481
Gross margin(3) (mid-point)	24.3%				25.0%
Operating profit	$177 - $256		$45 - $55		$232 - $301
Operating margin(3) (mid-point)	11.9%				14.6%
Net income (4)	$161 - $236		$45 - $55		$216 - $281
Net income margin(3) (mid-point)	10.9%				13.6%
Diluted EPS	$0.29 - $0.43				$0.39 - $0.51

(1) The Guidance provided contains forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995, and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. The Guidance includes management's beliefs and assumptions and is based on information that is currently available.

(2) Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS operating expense, Non-IFRS operating profit, Non-IFRS net income and Non-IFRS diluted EPS are Non-IFRS measures and, for purposes of the Guidance only, are defined as gross profit, operating profit, net income and EPS before share-based compensation, respectively. Non-IFRS operating expense is calculated by subtracting Non-IFRS operating profit from Non-IFRS gross profit.

(3) Non-IFRS margins are Non-IFRS measures and for purposes of the Guidance only, are defined as Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS operating profit and Non-IFRS net income, each divided by net revenue (using the definitions of Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS operating profit and Non-IFRS net income, in footnote (2) above, as appropriate).

(4) Included in net income is net interest income and other income and expense which we estimate will be between $7 and $15 million for the fourth quarter 2024. Also included in net income is income tax expense which we estimate will be between $23 million and $35 million for the fourth quarter 2024.

Consolidated Statements of Operations(Unaudited, in millions, except for per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended
		September 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
Net revenue		$	1,739			$	1,852
Cost of revenue			1,325				1,323
Gross profit		$	414			$	529
Operating expenses:
Research and development			130				108
Selling, general and administrative(1)			98				143
Restructuring charges			1				17
Total operating expenses		$	229			$	268
Operating profit		$	185			$	261
Finance income (expense), net			15				3
Other income (expense)			(5	)			(21	)
Income tax expense			(17	)			6
Net income		$	178			$	249
Attributable to:
Shareholders of GlobalFoundries			177				249
Non-controlling interest			1				—
EPS:
Basic		$	0.32			$	0.45
Diluted		$	0.32			$	0.45
Shares used in EPS calculation:
Basic			552				553
Diluted			555				556

(1) Beginning in Q3 2023, selling, general and administrative includes (gain)/loss on tool sales and certain contract cancellation fees. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted, as they are immaterial.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position(Unaudited, in millions)
		September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	2,286			$	2,387
Marketable securities			1,187				1,033
Receivables, prepayments and other			1,323				1,420
Inventories			1,802				1,487
Current assets		$	6,598			$	6,327
Deferred tax assets		$	197			$	241
Property, plant and equipment, net			8,950				9,829
Right of use assets			492				335
Marketable securities			860				468
Other assets			1,008				844
Non-current assets		$	11,507			$	11,717
Total assets		$	18,105			$	18,044
Liabilities and equity:
Current portion of long-term debt		$	541			$	571
Other current liabilities			2,182				2,528
Current liabilities		$	2,723			$	3,099
Non-current portion of long-term debt		$	1,772			$	1,801
Non-current portion of lease obligations			443				350
Other liabilities			1,585				1,643
Non-current liabilities		$	3,800			$	3,794
Total liabilities		$	6,523			$	6,893
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock / additional paid-in capital		$	23,982			$	24,038
Accumulated deficit			(12,536	)			(13,001	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			87				67
Non-controlling interest			49				47
Total liabilities and equity		$	18,105			$	18,044

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(Unaudited, in millions)
	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
Operating Activities:
Net income	$	178			$	249
Depreciation and amortization		396				366
Finance (income) expense, net and other		12				7
Deferred income taxes		37				(4	)
Other non-cash operating activities		15				16
Net change in working capital		(263	)			(218	)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	375			$	416
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant equipment, and intangible assets	$	(162	)		$	(323	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(69	)			—
Other investing activities		(32	)			10
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(263	)		$	(313	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds (repayment) of debt, net	$	(10	)		$	(54	)
Other financing activities		(2	)			1
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(12	)		$	(53	)
Effect of exchange rate changes		2				(2	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	102			$	48
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		2,184				1,832
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	2,286			$	1,880

Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS(Unaudited, in millions, except for per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended
		September 30, 2024				June 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
Net Revenue		$	1,739			$	1,632			$	1,852
Gross profit		$	414			$	395			$	529
Gross margin			23.8	%			24.2	%			28.6	%
Share-based compensation			15				16				12
Non-IFRS gross profit(1)		$	429			$	411			$	541
Non-IFRS gross margin(1)			24.7	%			25.2	%			29.2	%
Selling, general and administrative(2)		$	98			$	114			$	143
Share-based compensation			27				28				25
Non-IFRS selling, general and administrative(1)		$	71			$	86			$	118
Research and development		$	130			$	121			$	108
Share-based compensation			8				8				7
Non-IFRS research and development(1)		$	122			$	113			$	101
Operating profit		$	185			$	155			$	261
Operating margin			10.6	%			9.5	%			14.1	%
Share-based compensation			50				52				44
Restructuring charges			1				5				17
Non-IFRS operating profit(1)		$	236			$	212			$	322
Non-IFRS operating margin(1)			13.6	%			13.0	%			17.4	%
Net income		$	178			$	155			$	249
Net income margin			10.2	%			9.5	%			13.4	%
Share-based compensation			50				52				44
Restructuring charges			1				5				17
Income tax effect(3)			—				(1	)			(2	)
Non-IFRS net income(1)		$	229			$	211			$	308
Non-IFRS net income margin(1)			13.2	%			12.9	%			16.6	%
Diluted EPS		$	0.32			$	0.28			$	0.45
Share-based compensation			0.09				0.09				0.08
Restructuring charges			—				0.01				0.03
Income tax effect(3)			—				—				(0.01	)
Diluted shares outstanding			555				557				556
Non-IFRS diluted EPS(1)		$	0.41			$	0.38			$	0.55

(1) Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS selling, general and administrative, Non-IFRS research and development, Non-IFRS operating profit, Non-IFRS operating expense (calculated by subtracting Non-IFRS operating profit from Non-IFRS gross profit), Non-IFRS net income, Non-IFRS diluted EPS and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful.

(2) Beginning in Q3 2023, selling, general and administrative includes (gain)/loss on tool sales and certain contract cancellation fees. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted, as they are immaterial.

(3) Relates to restructuring charges.

Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRSNon-IFRS Adjusted Free Cash Flow(1)(Unaudited, in millions)
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2024				June 30, 2024				September 30, 2023				September 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	375			$	402			$	416			$	1,265			$	1,441
Less: Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets			(162	)			(101	)			(323	)			(490	)			(1,576	)
Add: Proceeds from government grants			3				1				—				4				—
Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow(2)		$	216			$	302			$	93			$	779			$	(135	)

(1) Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow is a Non-IFRS measure. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful.

(2) Beginning Q1 2024 Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow includes proceeds from government grants related to capital expenditures. This change in methodology is in anticipation of future expected proceeds from government grants related to capital expenditures from the planned funding awarded under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act and the New York State Green CHIPS, and better aligns our Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow metric to how GF assesses capital decisions internally. As such, prior periods have not been adjusted to reflect this new calculation methodology.

Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRSNon-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA(Unaudited, in millions)
		Three Months Ended
		September 30, 2024				June 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
Net revenue		$	1,739			$	1,632			$	1,852
Net income for the period			178				155				249
Net income margin			10.2	%			9.5	%			13.4	%
Depreciation and amortization			396				402				366
Finance expense			37				37				37
Finance income			(52	)			(53	)			(40	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			17				12				(6	)
Share-based compensation			50				52				44
Restructuring charges			1				5				17
Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)		$	627			$	610			$	667
Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA margin(1)(2)			36.1	%			37.4	%			36.0	%

(1) For the periods presented, there were no labor optimization expenses or divestiture gains and associated expenses, legal settlements and transaction expenses.

(2) Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA and any related margin are Non-IFRS measures. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)" for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful.

Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)

In addition to the financial information presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), this press release includes the following Non-IFRS measures: Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS operating profit, Non-IFRS operating expense, Non-IFRS net income, Non-IFRS selling, general and administrative, Non-IFRS research and development, Non-IFRS diluted earnings per share (“EPS”), Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA, Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow and any related margins. We define each of Non-IFRS gross profit, Non-IFRS selling, general and administrative and Non-IFRS research and development as each respective IFRS measure adjusted for share-based compensation. We define Non-IFRS operating profit as operating profit adjusted for share-based compensation and restructuring charges. We define Non-IFRS operating expense as Non-IFRS gross profit minus Non-IFRS operating profit. We define Non-IFRS net income as net income adjusted for share-based compensation, restructuring charges and the associated tax impact. We define Non-IFRS diluted EPS as Non-IFRS net income divided by the diluted shares outstanding. We define Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow as cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets plus proceeds from government grants related to capital expenditures. We define Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA as net income, adjusted for the impact of finance expense, finance income, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, restructuring charges, labor optimization initiatives and divestiture gains and associated expenses, legal settlements and transaction expenses. We define Non-IFRS gross margin as Non-IFRS gross profit divided by revenue. We define Non-IFRS operating margin as Non-IFRS operating profit divided by net revenue. We define Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA margin as Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenue.

We believe that in addition to our results determined in accordance with IFRS, these Non-IFRS measures provide useful information to both management and investors in measuring our financial performance and highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. These Non-IFRS financial measures provide supplemental information regarding our operating performance that excludes certain gains, losses and non-cash charges that occur relatively infrequently and/or that we consider to be unrelated to our core operations. Management believes that Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow as a Non-IFRS measure is helpful to investors as it provides insights into the nature and amount of cash the Company generates in the period. For further information regarding these Non-IFRS measures, please refer to the "Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS" tables.

Non-IFRS financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS. Our presentation of Non-IFRS measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items. Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently, which may limit their usefulness as a comparative measure.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

GF will host a conference call with the financial community on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (ET) to review the third quarter 2024 results in detail. Interested parties may join the scheduled conference call by registering at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI956a6ac1895c4c5fb6287253c584e9bc.

The call will be webcast and can be accessed from the GF Investor Relations website https://investors.gf.com. A replay of the call will be available on the GF Investor Relations website within 24 hours of the actual call.

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries® (GF®) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

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