UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017
 
¨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 001-35406 
Illumina, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 33-0804655
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
5200 Illumina Way,
San Diego, CA
 92122
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(858) 202-4500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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As of OctoberApril 21, 2016,2017, there were 146.9146 million shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.



Table of Contents

ILLUMINA, INC.
INDEX
 
 Page
 
 


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.

ILLUMINA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)millions)
 
October 2,
2016
 January 3,
2016
April 2,
2017
 January 1,
2017
(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  
ASSETS
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$794,697
 $768,770
$981
 $735
Short-term investments741,569
 617,450
797
 824
Accounts receivable, net381,632
 385,529
368
 381
Inventory312,242
 270,777
299
 300
Prepaid expenses and other current assets47,696
 54,297
72
 78
Total current assets2,277,836
 2,096,823
2,517
 2,318
Property and equipment, net633,856
 342,694
734
 713
Goodwill775,995
 752,629
771
 776
Intangible assets, net255,560
 273,621
207
 243
Deferred tax assets182,122
 134,515
83
 123
Other assets102,458
 87,465
286
 108
Total assets$4,227,827
 $3,687,747
$4,598
 $4,281
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$134,090
 $139,226
$142
 $138
Accrued liabilities315,204
 386,844
386
 343
Build-to-suit lease liability178,311
 9,495
192
 223
Long-term debt, current portion1,250
 74,929
1
 1
Total current liabilities628,855
 610,494
721
 705
Long-term debt1,040,765
 1,015,649
1,055
 1,048
Other long-term liabilities204,273
 180,505
212
 214
Redeemable noncontrolling interests34,257
 32,546
59
 44
Stockholders’ equity:      
Common stock1,882
 1,859
2
 2
Additional paid-in capital2,738,001
 2,497,501
2,798
 2,733
Accumulated other comprehensive income1,314
 36
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1) (1)
Retained earnings1,361,652
 1,022,765
1,897
 1,485
Treasury stock, at cost(1,862,702) (1,673,608)(2,145) (2,022)
Total Illumina stockholders’ equity2,240,147
 1,848,553
2,551
 2,197
Noncontrolling interests79,530
 

 73
Total stockholders’ equity2,319,677
 1,848,553
2,551
 2,270
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,227,827
 $3,687,747
$4,598
 $4,281
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


ILLUMINA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands,millions, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Revenue:          
Product revenue$513,744
 $470,824
 $1,506,416
 $1,392,711
$491
 $483
Service and other revenue93,395
 79,447
 272,610
 235,503
107
 89
Total revenue607,139
 550,271
 1,779,026
 1,628,214
598
 572
Cost of revenue:          
Cost of product revenue132,423
 120,954
 382,856
 360,037
166
 125
Cost of service and other revenue37,606
 29,590
 117,156
 94,289
53
 39
Amortization of acquired intangible assets10,960
 12,188
 32,005
 34,957
11
 11
Total cost of revenue180,989
 162,732
 532,017
 489,283
230
 175
Gross profit426,150
 387,539
 1,247,009
 1,138,931
368
 397
Operating expense:          
Research and development125,917
 99,226
 374,500
 287,180
145
 124
Selling, general and administrative139,146
 136,648
 436,914
 377,406
163
 150
Legal contingencies
 15,000
 (9,490) 15,000
8
 2
Headquarter relocation385
 (5,226) 1,069
 (3,047)
Acquisition related expense (gain), net
 1,109
 
 (6,449)
Total operating expense265,448
 246,757
 802,993
 670,090
316
 276
Income from operations160,702
 140,782
 444,016
 468,841
52
 121
Other income (expense):          
Interest income2,056
 2,767
 6,683
 5,804
4
 1
Interest expense(8,208) (12,821) (24,880) (35,190)(8) (8)
Cost-method investment gain, net
 2,900
 
 15,482
Other (expense) income, net(186) (4,711) 1,116
 (6,802)
Total other expense, net(6,338) (11,865) (17,081) (20,706)
Other income, net455
 2
Total other income (expense), net451
 (5)
Income before income taxes154,364
 128,917
 426,935
 448,135
503
 116
Provision for income taxes37,429
 13,296
 106,387
 93,609
155
 28
Consolidated net income116,935
 115,621
 320,548
 354,526
348
 88
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests11,953
 2,556
 18,339
 2,556
19
 2
Net income attributable to Illumina stockholders$128,888
 $118,177
 $338,887
 $357,082
$367
 $90
Net income attributable to Illumina stockholders for earnings per share$128,682
 $118,128
 $335,597
 $357,033
$366
 $90
Earnings per share attributable to Illumina stockholders:          
Basic$0.88
 $0.81
 $2.29
 $2.47
$2.50
 $0.61
Diluted$0.87
 $0.79
 $2.27
 $2.39
$2.48
 $0.60
Shares used in computing earnings per common share:          
Basic146,705
 145,349
 146,783
 144,447
146
 147
Diluted147,901
 149,672
 148,049
 149,108
147
 148
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


ILLUMINA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)millions)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Consolidated net income$116,935
 $115,621
 $320,548
 $354,526
$348
 $88
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred tax(1,004) 441
 1,278
 2,120
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred tax
 2
Total consolidated comprehensive income115,931
 116,062
 321,826
 356,646
348
 90
Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests11,953
 2,556
 18,339
 2,556
19
 2
Comprehensive income attributable to Illumina stockholders$127,884
 $118,618
 $340,165
 $359,202
$367
 $92
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


ILLUMINA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)millions)
 Illumina Stockholders    
   Additional Accumulated Other       Total
 Common Paid-In Comprehensive Retained Treasury Noncontrolling Stockholders’
 Stock Capital Income Earnings Stock Interests Equity
Balance as of January 3, 2016$1,859
 $2,497,501
 $36
 $1,022,765
 $(1,673,608) $
 $1,848,553
Net income (loss)
 
 
 338,887
 
 (6,547) 332,340
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred tax
 
 1,278
 
 
 
 1,278
Issuance of common stock, net of repurchases23
 47,115
 
 
 (189,440) 
 (142,302)
Tax impact from the conversion of convertible notes
 36
 
 
 
 
 36
Share-based compensation
 101,494
 
 
 
 
 101,494
Net incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation
 109,292
 
 
 
 
 109,292
Adjustment to the carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests
 (12,023) 
 
 
 
 (12,023)
Vesting of redeemable equity awards
 (1,481) 
 
 
 
 (1,481)
Vesting of non-redeemable equity awards
 (28) 
 
 
 28
 
Issuance of subsidiary shares in business combination
 2,102
 
 
 
 198
 2,300
Issuance of treasury stock
 3,554
 
 
 346
 
 3,900
Contributions from noncontrolling interest owners
 
 
 
 
 80,000
 80,000
Proceeds from early exercise of equity awards from a subsidiary
 
 
 
 
 5,851
 5,851
Tax impact of deemed dividend from GRAIL, Inc.
 (9,561) 
 
 
 
 (9,561)
Balance as of October 2, 2016$1,882
 $2,738,001
 $1,314
 $1,361,652
 $(1,862,702) $79,530
 $2,319,677
 Illumina Stockholders    
   Additional Accumulated Other       Total
 Common Paid-In Comprehensive Retained Treasury Noncontrolling Stockholders’
 Stock Capital Income Earnings Stock Interests Equity
Balance as of January 1, 20172
 2,733
 (1) 1,485
 (2,022) 73
 2,270
Net income (loss)
 
 
 367
 
 (7) 360
Issuance of common stock, net of repurchases
 23
 
 
 (123) 
 (100)
Share-based compensation
 50
 
 
 
 
 50
Adjustment to the carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interests
 (12) 
 
 
 
 (12)
Vesting of redeemable equity awards
 (10) 
 
 
 
 (10)
Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09
 3
 
 45
 
 
 48
Deconsolidation of GRAIL
 11
 
 
 
 (66) (55)
Balance as of April 2, 2017$2
 $2,798
 $(1) $1,897
 $(2,145) $
 $2,551

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


ILLUMINA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)millions)
Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Consolidated net income$320,548
 $354,526
$348
 $88
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Gain on deconsolidation of GRAIL(453) 
Depreciation expense65,433
 52,774
26
 21
Amortization of intangible assets38,051
 40,884
12
 12
Share-based compensation expense101,845
 97,104
50
 35
Accretion of debt discount22,342
 29,828
7
 8
Incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation(109,934) (121,703)
Deferred income tax expense57,539
 83,679
Cost-method investment gain, net
 (15,482)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
 (6,449)
Deferred income taxes86
 (6)
Impairment of intangible assets23
 
Other5,190
 6,178
(2) (1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable4,999
 (121,309)16
 (13)
Inventory(41,757) (43,598)1
 (17)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,572
 (4,982)2
 (3)
Other assets(6,060) (428)(1) (2)
Accounts payable(7,307) 49,532
(3) 3
Accrued liabilities(57,325) 23,884
52
 (30)
Other long-term liabilities9,949
 (5,220)4
 4
Net cash provided by operating activities407,085
 419,218
168
 99
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(679,064) (713,862)(61) (85)
Sales of available-for-sale securities406,286
 335,351
40
 39
Maturities of available-for-sale securities148,290
 189,929
48
 76
Net cash paid for acquisitions(17,841) (35,226)
 (18)
Proceeds from sale of GRAIL securities278
 
Deconsolidation of GRAIL cash(52) 
Net purchases of strategic investments(9,075) (4,100)(7) (3)
Purchases of property and equipment(178,353) (107,361)(83) (53)
Cash paid for intangible assets(11,490) (275)
Net cash used in investing activities(341,247) (335,544)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities163
 (44)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Payments on financing obligations(70,522) (216,207)(1) (76)
Payments on acquisition related contingent consideration liability(29,200) (1,500)
 (29)
Proceeds from issuance of debt5,000
 
Incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation109,934
 121,703
Common stock repurchases(113,075) (72,256)(101) 
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(76,365) (95,157)(22) (69)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock47,156
 65,668
22
 23
Proceeds from early exercise of equity awards from a subsidiary5,851
 
Contributions from noncontrolling interest owners80,000
 32,128
16
 80
Net cash used in financing activities(41,221) (165,621)(86) (71)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents1,310
 (2,678)1
 2
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents25,927
 (84,625)246
 (14)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period768,770
 636,154
735
 769
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$794,697
 $551,529
$981
 $755

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Illumina, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report toIllumina,” “we,” “us,” the “Company,” and “our” refer to Illumina, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Interim financial results are not necessarily indicative of results anticipated for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016,1, 2017, from which the balance sheet information herein was derived. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expense, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, majority-owned or controlled companies, and variable interest entities (VIEs) for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Effective February 28, 2017, Illumina deconsolidated GRAIL, Inc.’s financial statements. In management’s opinion, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.

The Company evaluates its ownership, contractual and other interests in entities that are not wholly-owned by the Company to determine if these entities are VIEs, and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and is therefore required to consolidate the VIE, the Company applies a qualitative approach that determines whether it has both (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the rights to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to that VIE. The Company continuously assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE as changes to existing relationships or future transactions may result in the consolidation or deconsolidation, as the case may be. The Company has not provided financial or other support during the periods presented to its VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide.

The equity method is used to account for investments in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Such investments are recorded within other assets, and the share of net income or losses of equity investments is recognized on a one quarter lag in other (expense) income, net.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of equity (net assets) in a consolidated entity that is not wholly-owned by the Company that is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Company. Noncontrolling interests with embedded contingent redemption features, such as put rights, that are not solely within the Company’s control are considered redeemable noncontrolling interests. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are presented outside of stockholders’ equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Segment Information
 
The Company is organized into three operating segments for purposes of evaluating its business operations and reportingreviewing its financial results. One operating segment consists of Illumina’s core operations and the(Core Illumina). The other two segments relate to the Company’s consolidated VIEs. The combined results of operationsactivities of the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities (Consolidated VIEs), GRAIL and Helix, and are reported on an aggregate basis. Following the GRAIL deconsolidation on February 28, 2017, the Consolidated VIEs became material for the three and nine months ended October 2, 2016. As such, the Company commenced reporting two segments in the third quarter of 2016. Financial information for all periods presented has been classified to reflect these changes to our reportable segments.no longer include GRAIL. For further information on the Company’s segments, refer to note “9. Segment Information”.


Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year consists of 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to December 31, with quarters of 13 or 14 weeks ending the Sunday closest to March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. The three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and September 27, 2015April 3, 2016 were both 13 and 39 weeks, respectively.weeks.


Reclassifications

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

Significant Accounting Policies

During the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, there have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016.1, 2017.

RecentRecently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), which aims to simplify the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, classification on the statement of cash flows, accounting for forfeitures, and classification of awards as either liabilities or equity. This ASU is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2017.

Under the ASU, excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements are classified as discrete items within the provision for income taxes, rather than recognizing excess tax benefits in additional paid-in capital. As of April 2, 2017, the Company recorded $45 million, net, to retained earnings primarily related to unrealized tax benefits associated with share-based compensation. During the three months ended April 2, 2017, excess tax benefits of $8 million were reflected as a component of the provision for income taxes.

In addition, under the ASU, excess income tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements are classified as cash flow from operations, rather than cash flow from financing activities. The Company has elected to apply the cash flow classification guidance retrospectively and reclassified $59 million from financing activity to operating activity for the three months ended April 3, 2016.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The new standard requires income tax effectsis based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of stock compensation awardspromised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be recognizedentitled in exchange for those goods or services. Since its initial release, the income statement whenFASB has issued several amendments to the awards vest or are settled. The new standard, also allowswhich include clarification of accounting guidance related to identification of performance obligations, intellectual property licenses, and principal vs. agent considerations.

ASU 2014-09 and all subsequent amendments (collectively, the Company to repurchase more of an employee’s shares for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting and to make a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur. ASU 2016-09“new standards”) will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2017. 2018 and may be applied using either the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application.

The Company is currentlyformed an implementation team in 2016 to oversee adoption of the new standards. The implementation team has completed its initial assessment of the new standards, including a detailed review of the Company’s contract portfolio and revenue streams, particularly around product revenues, to identify potential differences in accounting as a result of the new standards. It performed an analysis of those differences and formed preliminary conclusions on the expected changes. While the team’s analysis to date suggests the impact of adoption will not have a material impact on the Company’s existing revenue accounting policies or financial statements, there are a number of steps in the team’s project plan that remain to be completed including: finalizing contract reviews, evaluating the impact on the Company’s services and other revenue streams, and working through anticipated changes to systems, business processes and controls to support the adoption of the new standards. Assuming the impact is not material, the Company expects to adopt the new standards using the modified retrospective method with an adjustment to beginning retained earnings for the cumulative effect of the change.

In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10), which requires equity investments (other than those accounted for under the equity method or those that result in consolidation) to be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2018. The Company anticipates that the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on its consolidated financial statements.2016-01 may increase the volatility of other income and expense, net, as a result of the remeasurement of the Company’s cost-method investments.

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets and eliminates certain real estate-specific provisions. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2019. ASU 2016-02 will be adopted on a modified retrospective transition basis for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014,June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards BoardFASB issued ASU 2014-09,2016-13, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The new standard is, which amends the impairment model by requiring entities to use a forward-looking approach based on the principle that revenue should be recognizedexpected losses to depict the transferestimate credit losses on certain types of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchangefinancial instruments, including trade receivables and available for those goods or services.sale debt securities. The ASU 2014-09 will beis effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2018 and allows for a full retrospective or a modified retrospective2020, with early adoption approach.permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-092016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share attributable to Illumina stockholders is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Illumina stockholders is computed based on the sum of the weighted average number of common shares and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Per-share earnings of our VIEs are included in the Company’s consolidated basic and diluted earnings per share computations based on the Company’s share of the VIE’sVIEs’ securities.

Potentially dilutive common shares consist of shares issuable under convertible senior notes, equity awards, and warrants. Convertible senior notes have a dilutive impact when the average market price of the Company’s common stock exceeds the applicable conversion price of the respective notes. Potentially dilutive common shares from equity awards and warrants are determined using the average share price for each period under the treasury stock method. In addition, the following amounts are assumed to be used to repurchase shares: proceeds from exercise of equity awards and warrants;warrants, and the average amount of unrecognized compensation expense for equity awards; and estimated tax benefits that willawards are assumed to be recorded in additional paid-in capital when expenses relatedused to equity awards become deductible.repurchase shares. In loss periods, basic net loss per share and diluted net loss per share are identical because the otherwise dilutive potential common shares become anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded.


The following table presents the calculation of weighted average shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands)millions):

Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Weighted average shares outstanding146,705
 145,349
 146,783
 144,447
146
 147
Effect of potentially dilutive common shares from:          
Convertible senior notes
 1,670
 80
 2,013
Equity awards1,196
 2,653
 1,186
 2,648
1
 1
Weighted average shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share147,901
 149,672
 148,049
 149,108
147
 148
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from calculation due to anti-dilutive effect63
 13
 580
 7
1
 1



2. Balance Sheet Account Details

Short-Term Investments

The following is a summary of short-term investments (in thousands)millions):
October 2, 2016 January 3, 2016April 2, 2017 January 1, 2017
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities:Available-for-sale securities:                   
Debt securities in government sponsored entities$29,687
 $
 $(30) $29,657
 $14,634
 $
 $(8) $14,626
$31
 $
 $31
 $34
 $
 $34
Corporate debt securities463,484
 282
 (474) 463,292
 422,177
 44
 (1,127) 421,094
464
 (1) 463
 478
 (2) 476
U.S. Treasury securities248,542
 182
 (104) 248,620
 182,144
 3
 (417) 181,730
304
 (1) 303
 316
 (2) 314
Total available-for-sale securities$741,713
 $464
 $(608) $741,569
 $618,955
 $47
 $(1,552) $617,450
$799
 $(2) $797
 $828
 $(4) $824

Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method and are reported in interest income.

Contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of OctoberApril 2, 20162017 were as follows (in thousands)millions):
Estimated
Fair Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Due within one year$279,548
$383
After one but within five years462,021
414
Total$741,569
$797

The Company has the ability, if necessary, to liquidate any of its cash equivalents and short-term investments in order to meet its liquidity needs in the next 12 months. Accordingly, those investments with contractual maturities greater than one year from the date of purchase nonetheless are classified as short-term on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Strategic Investments

As of OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and January 3, 20161, 2017, the aggregate carrying amounts of the Company’s cost-method investments in non-publicly traded companies included in other assets were $56.9235 million and $56.657 million, respectively.respectively, included in other assets. Revenue recognized from transactions with such companies was $12.5$23 million and $42.1$13 million, respectively, for the three months ended April 2, 2017 and nineApril 3, 2016.

months ended October 2, 2016 and $16.1 million and $47.3 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2015.

During the nine months ended September 27, 2015, the Company recognized a gain on a disposition of a cost-method investment of $18.0 million. The Company’s cost-method investments are assessed for impairment quarterly. The Company determines that it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of its cost-method investments on a regular basis and does not reassess the fair value of cost-method investments ifunless there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investments. No material impairment loss waslosses were recorded during the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 or September 27, 2015April 3, 2016.

On April 14, 2016, theThe Company announced that it has committed to invest $100.0 millioninvests in a new venture capital investment fund (the Fund). The with a capital commitment of $100 million that is callable over ten years, and up to $40.0 million can be drawn down during the first year.years. The Company’s investment in the Fund is accounted for as an equity method investment. During the nine months ended OctoberThe carrying amounts included in other assets were $11 million and $10 million as of April 2, 2016, the Company transferred $3.2 million of its cost-method investments to the Fund2017 and contributed $4.4 million in cash.January 1, 2017, respectively.

Inventory

Inventory consists of the following (in thousands)millions):
October 2,
2016
 January 3,
2016
April 2,
2017
 January 1,
2017
Raw materials$101,646
 $97,740
$101
 $102
Work in process166,050
 138,322
162
 161
Finished goods44,546
 34,715
36
 37
Total inventory$312,242
 $270,777
$299
 $300


Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands)millions):
October 2,
2016
 January 3,
2016
April 2,
2017
 January 1,
2017
Leasehold improvements$197,534
 $178,019
$273
 $270
Machinery and equipment264,556
 224,158
278
 274
Computer hardware and software153,851
 136,550
168
 156
Furniture and fixtures20,448
 18,539
26
 24
Building7,670
 7,670
9
 9
Construction in progress308,825
 44,501
326
 307
Total property and equipment, gross952,884
 609,437
1,080
 1,040
Accumulated depreciation(319,028) (266,743)(346) (327)
Total property and equipment, net$633,856
 $342,694
$734
 $713

Property and equipment, net included accrued expenditures of $194.4$60 million and $26 million for the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 2017 and April 3, 2016, respectively, which includes $168.8 million in construction in progress recorded under build-to-suit lease accounting. Accrued capital expenditures were excluded from the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Accrued capital expenditures were immaterial forFor the ninethree months ended September 27, 2015.April 2, 2017 and April 3, 2016, accrued expenditures includes $27 million and $10 million, respectively, in construction in progress recorded under build-to-suit lease accounting.

Goodwill

The Company tests the carrying value of goodwill in accordance with accounting rules on impairment of goodwill, which require the Company to estimate the fair value of the reporting units annually, or when impairment indicators exist,Intangible Assets and compare such amounts to their respective carrying values to determine if an impairment is required.The Company performed its annual assessment for goodwill impairment in the second quarter of 2016, noting no impairment.

Goodwill

Changes into the Company’s goodwill balance during the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 are as follows (in thousands)millions):
 Goodwill
Balance as of January 3, 2016$752,629
Current period acquisitions23,366
Balance as of October 2, 2016$775,995
 Goodwill
Balance as of January 1, 2017$776
GRAIL deconsolidation(5)
Balance as of April 2, 2017$771

In January 2016,The Company regularly performs reviews to determine if any event has occurred that may indicate its identifiable intangible assets are potentially impaired.  During the three months ended April 2, 2017, the Company closed two acquisitions consistingperformed a recoverability test when the planned use of $17.8a finite-lived acquired intangible asset changed, resulting in an impairment charge of $18 million recorded in upfront cash payments, equity instruments,cost of product revenue. Additionally, the Company recorded a $5 million impairment charge of in-process research and certain contingent consideration provisions.development as it was determined the project had no future alternative use.

Derivatives

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange rate risks in the normal course of business. The Company enters into foreign exchange contracts to manage foreign currency risks related to monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. These foreign exchange contracts are carried at fair value in other assets or other liabilities and are not designated as hedging instruments. Changes in the value of the derivative are recognized in other expense,income, net, along with the remeasurement gain or loss on the foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities.

As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, the Company had foreign exchange forward contracts in place to hedge exposures in the euro, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, and AustralianCanadian dollar. As of OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and January 3, 2016,1, 2017, the total notional amounts of outstanding forward contracts in place for foreign currency purchases were $62.2$92 million and $61.3$69 million, respectively.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands)millions):
 October 2,
2016
 January 3,
2016
Deferred revenue, current portion$116,118
 $96,654
Accrued compensation expenses89,527
 120,662
Accrued taxes payable30,855
 44,159
Customer deposits17,831
 20,901
Acquisition related contingent liability, current portion7,220
 35,000
Other53,653
 69,468
Total accrued liabilities$315,204
 $386,844

Build-to-Suit Lease Liability

The Company evaluates whether it is the accounting owner during the construction period when the Company is involved in the construction of leased assets. As a result, the Company is considered the owner of three construction projects for accounting purposes only under build-to-suit lease accounting due to certain indemnification obligations related to the construction. As of October 3, 2016 and January 3, 2016, the Company has recorded $178.3 million and $9.5 million, respectively, in project construction costs incurred by the landlord as construction in progress and a corresponding build-to-suit lease liability. Once the landlord completes the construction projects, the Company will evaluate the lease in order to determine whether or not it meets the criteria for “sale-leaseback” treatment.
 April 2,
2017
 January 1,
2017
Deferred revenue, current portion$122
 $121
Accrued compensation expenses99
 112
Accrued taxes payable77
 32
Customer deposits31
 20
Other57
 58
Total accrued liabilities$386
 $343

Warranties

The Company generally provides a one-year warranty on instruments. Additionally, the Company provides a warranty on consumables through the expiration date, which generally ranges from six to twelve months after the manufacture date. At the time revenue is recognized, the Company establishes an accrual for estimated warranty expenses based on historical experience as well as anticipated product performance. The Company periodically reviews its warranty reserve for adequacy and adjusts the warranty accrual, if necessary, based on actual experience and estimated costs to be incurred. Warranty expense is recorded as a component of cost of product revenue.


Changes in the Company’s reserve for product warranties during the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and September 27, 2015April 3, 2016 are as follows (in thousands)millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Balance at beginning of period$15,679
 $16,365
 $16,717
 $15,616
$13
 $17
Additions charged to cost of product revenue3,878
 6,916
 17,200
 20,737
4
 7
Repairs and replacements(5,180) (5,348) (19,540) (18,420)(5) (8)
Balance at end of period$14,377
 $17,933
 $14,377
 $17,933
$12
 $16

Leases

Changes in the Company’s facility exit obligation related to its former headquarters lease during the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and September 27, 2015April 3, 2016 are as follows (in thousands)millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Balance at beginning of period$20,557
 $36,677
 $22,160
 $37,700
$19
 $22
Adjustment to facility exit obligation66
 (5,935) 87
 (5,278)
Accretion of interest expense320
 590
 983
 1,926
Cash payments(1,198) (1,539) (3,485) (4,555)(1) (1)
Balance at end of period$19,745
 $29,793
 $19,745
 $29,793
$18
 $21
 
On March 18, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement to sublease its office building in San Francisco, California. The Company will receive $51.2 million in minimum lease payments during the initial term of approximately eight years.

On April 5, 2016,February 22, 2017, the Company entered into a lease agreement for certain office buildings being constructeda building under construction in San Diego, California.Madison, Wisconsin. Minimum lease payments during the initial 15-year term of ten years are estimated to be $127.4$46 million.

The Company evaluates whether it is the accounting owner of leased assets during the construction period when the Company is involved in the construction of leased assets. Including the Madison lease noted above, the Company is considered the owner of three construction projects for accounting purposes only under build-to-suit lease accounting due to certain indemnification obligations related to the construction. As of April 2, 2017 and January 1, 2017, the Company has recorded $192 million and $223 million, respectively, in project construction costs paid or reimbursed by the landlord as construction in progress and a corresponding build-to-suit lease liability. During the three months ended April 2, 2017, the Company deconsolidated GRAIL, as further described below, and removed $58 million of construction in progress and the corresponding build-to-suit lease liability.

Investments in Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

GRAIL, Inc.

In January 2016, the Company obtained a majority equity ownership interest in GRAIL, Inc. (GRAIL), a company formed with unrelated third party investors to pursue the development and commercialization ofdevelop a blood test for asymptomaticearly-stage cancer screening.detection. The Company determined that GRAIL iswas a variable interest entity as the entity lackslacked sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional support. Additionally, the Company determined that it hashad (a) control of the entity’s BoardGRAIL’s board of Directors,directors, which hashad unilateral power over the activities that most significantly impactimpacted the economic performance of GRAIL and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of and the right to receive benefits from GRAIL that arewere potentially significant to GRAIL. As a result, the Company iswas deemed to be the primary beneficiary of GRAIL and iswas required to consolidate GRAIL. On a fully diluted basis, the Company holds a 52% equity ownership interest in GRAIL as of October 2, 2016.

During the three months ended April 3,In January 2016, GRAIL completed its Series A convertible preferred stock financing, raising $120.0$120 million, of which the Company invested $40.0$40 million. Additionally, the Company and GRAIL executed a long-term supply agreement in which the Company contributed certain perpetual licenses, employees, and discounted supply terms in exchange for 112.5113 million shares of GRAIL’s Class B Common Stock.common stock. Such contributions arewere recorded at their historical basis as they remainremained within the control of the Company. The $80.0$80 million received by GRAIL from unrelated third party investors upon issuance of its Series A convertible preferred stock iswas classified as noncontrolling interests in stockholders’ equity on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

During the three months ended July 3,In June 2016, GRAIL authorized for issuance 97.598 million shares of Series A-1 convertible preferred stock, all of which were issued to Illumina in exchange for 97.598 million shares of Illumina’s Class B Common Stock on June 23, 2016.common stock. As a result of the exchange, Illumina recorded a $9.5$10 million deemed dividend net of tax of $9.6$10 million through equity, which was eliminated in consolidation.

Deconsolidation of GRAIL, Inc.

ForOn February 28, 2017, GRAIL completed the initial close of its Series B preferred stock financing, raising over $900 million, in which the Company did not participate. Concurrent with the financing, GRAIL repurchased 35 million shares of its Series A preferred stock and approximately 34 million shares of its Series A-1 preferred stock held by the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $278 million. At this time, the Company ceased to have a controlling financial interest in GRAIL and the Company’s equity ownership was reduced from 52% to 19%. Additionally, the Company’s voting interest was reduced to 13%, and the Company no longer has representation on GRAIL’s board of directors. As a result, the Company deconsolidated GRAIL’s financial statements effective February 28, 2017. In connection with the financing, the Company entered into an agreement with GRAIL that (i) requires the Company to purchase Series B preferred shares sufficient to retain a 19% ownership interest as of April 30, 2017, and (ii) provides the Company the right to purchase additional GRAIL Series B preferred shares, should the Company’s ownership interest in GRAIL fall below 19% after April 30, 2017. As of April 30, 2017, the Company’s purchase obligation is $14 million.

The operations of GRAIL from January 2, 2017 up to the date of deconsolidation are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017. During this period, the Company absorbed approximately 50% of GRAIL’s losses based upon its proportional ownership of GRAIL’s common stock. Prior

For the three months ended April 2, 2017, the Company recorded a pretax gain of $453 million included in other income and expense, net, of which $159 million relates to the exchange,remeasurement of the Company’s retained equity interest to its fair value. The pretax gain on deconsolidation includes (i) the consideration received from GRAIL for its repurchase of a portion of the six months ended JulyCompany’s ownership interest, (ii) the derecognition of the carrying amounts of GRAIL’s assets and liabilities, (iii) the derecognition of the noncontrolling interest related to GRAIL and (iv) the recording of the Company’s remaining interest in GRAIL at fair value. This fair value measurement of the Company’s remaining interest was derived using the market approach. Significant estimates and assumptions required for this valuation included, but were not limited to, various Black-Scholes option-pricing model assumptions as of the date of deconsolidation and estimated discounts for lack of marketability related to the equity securities. These unobservable inputs, which represent a Level 3 2016,measurement, are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the Company’s own assumptions in measuring fair value. 

The Company’s retained investment in GRAIL is accounted for under the cost method. As of April 2, 2017, the Company absorbed 90%has recorded $171 million in other assets related to this investment. As of April 2, 2017, the Company holds 5 million Series A preferred shares and approximately 78 million Class A common shares of GRAIL, or approximately 19% of GRAIL’s losses based upon its proportional ownership of GRAIL’s commonoutstanding stock.

In connection with the deconsolidation of GRAIL, the parties amended their long-term supply agreement (the Supply Agreement), including the discounted supply terms. The repurchase and supply arrangements, which were entered into concurrently, contain various elements and, as such, are deemed to be an arrangement with multiple deliverables as defined under the respective authoritative accounting guidance. The Company determined that each of the elements, which include the purchase obligation, the purchase right and services to be provided in accordance with GRAIL’s Equity Incentive Plan, the Company may be required to redeem certain vested stock awards in cashlong-term supply agreement, were at, the then approximate fair market value.  Theor approximated, fair value on a standalone basis, and therefore, there was no discount to allocate among the deliverables. As such, none of the redeemable noncontrolling interests is considered a Level 3 instrument.  Such redemption right is exercisable at the option of the holder of the awards after February 28, 2021, provided that an initial public offering of GRAIL has not been completed. As the redemption provision is outside of the control of the Company, the redeemable noncontrolling interests in GRAIL are classified outside of stockholders’ equity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.  The balance of the redeemable noncontrolling interests is reported at the greater of its carrying value after receiving its allocation of GRAIL’s profits and losses or its estimated redemption value at each reporting date. 

The assets and liabilities of GRAIL, other than cash and cash equivalents, are not significantdeconsolidation gain was allocated to the Company’s financial position as of October 2, 2016. Additionally, GRAIL has an immaterial impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the three and nine months ended October 2, 2016.these elements.

Helix Holdings I, LLC

In July 2015, the Company obtained a 50% voting equity ownership interest in Helix Holdings I, LLC (Helix), a limited liability company formed with unrelated third party investors to pursue the development and commercialization of a marketplace for consumer genomics. The Company determined that Helix is a variable interest entity as the holderholders of the at-risk equity investments as a group lack the power to direct the activities of Helix that most significantly impact Helix’s economic performance. Additionally, the Company determined that it has (a) unilateral power over one of the activities that most significantly impacts the economic performance of Helix through its contractual arrangements and no one individual party has unilateral power over the remaining significant activities of Helix and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of and the right to receive benefits from Helix that are potentially significant to Helix. As a result, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of Helix and is required to consolidate Helix.

As contractually committed, the Company contributed certain perpetual licenses, instruments, intangibles, initial laboratory setup, and discounted supply terms in exchange for voting equity interests in Helix. Such contributions are recorded at their historical basis as they remain within the control of the Company. Helix is financed through cash contributions made by the third party investors in exchange for voting equity interests in Helix.

Certain noncontrolling Helix investors may require the Company to redeem all noncontrolling interests in cash at the then approximate fair market value. The fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests is considered a Level 3 instrument. Such redemption right is exercisable at the option of certain noncontrolling interest holders after January 1, 2021, provided that a bona fide pursuit of the sale of Helix has occurred and an initial public offering of Helix has not been completed.

As the contingent redemption is outside of the control of Illumina, the redeemable noncontrolling interests in Helix are classified outside of stockholders’ equity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The balance of the redeemable noncontrolling interests is reported at the greater of its carrying value after receiving its allocation of Helix’s profits and losses or its estimated redemption value at each reporting date. As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, the noncontrolling shareholders and Illumina each held 50% of Helix’s outstanding voting equity interests.

The assets and liabilities of Helix are not significant to the Company’s financial position as of OctoberApril 2, 2016.2017. Helix has an immaterial impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016.2017.

As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet includes $103.6$5 million of cash and cash equivalents attributable to GRAIL and Helix that will be used to settle their respective obligations and will not be available to settle obligations of the Company.


Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests during the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 is as follows (in thousands)millions):
Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsRedeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of January 3, 2016$32,546
Balance as of January 1, 2017$44
Amount released from escrow16
Vesting of redeemable equity awards1,481
10
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(11,793)(12)
Adjustment up to the redemption value12,023
12
Balance as of October 2, 2016$34,257
Deconsolidation of GRAIL(11)
Balance as of April 2, 2017$59

3. Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and January 3, 20161, 2017 (in thousands)millions):
October 2, 2016 January 3, 2016April 2, 2017 January 1, 2017
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:                              
Money market funds (cash equivalents)$503,593
 $
 $
 $503,593
 $391,246
 $
 $
 $391,246
$689
 $
 $
 $689
 $386
 $
 $
 $386
Debt securities in government-sponsored entities
 29,657
 
 29,657
 
 14,626
 
 14,626

 31
 
 31
 
 34
 
 34
Corporate debt securities
 463,292
 
 463,292
 
 421,094
 
 421,094

 463
 
 463
 
 476
 
 476
U.S. Treasury securities248,620
 
 
 248,620
 181,730
 
 
 181,730
303
 
 
 303
 314
 
 
 314
Deferred compensation plan assets
 29,901
 
 29,901
 
 26,245
 
 26,245

 32
 
 32
 
 31
 
 31
Total assets measured at fair value$752,213
 $522,850
 $
 $1,275,063
 $572,976
 $461,965
 $
 $1,034,941
$992
 $526
 $
 $1,518
 $700
 $541
 $
 $1,241
Liabilities:                              
Acquisition related contingent consideration liabilities$
 $
 $5,300
 $5,300
 $
 $
 $35,000
 $35,000
$
 $
 $3
 $3
 $
 $
 $4
 $4
Deferred compensation liability
 28,447
 
 28,447
 
 24,925
 
 24,925

 30
 
 30
 
 29
 
 29
Total liabilities measured at fair value$
 $28,447
 $5,300
 $33,747
 $
 $24,925
 $35,000
 $59,925
$
 $30
 $3
 $33
 $
 $29
 $4
 $33

The Company holds available-for-sale securities that consist of highly liquid, investment grade debt securities. The Company considers information provided by the Company’s investment accounting and reporting service provider in the measurement of fair value of its debt securities. The investment service provider provides valuation information from an industry-recognized valuation service. Such valuations may be based on trade prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 inputs) or valuation models using inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs), such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, yield curve, volatility factors, credit spreads, default rates, loss severity, current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments or debt, broker and dealer quotes, as well as other relevant economic measures. The Company’s deferred compensation plan assets consist primarily of investments in life insurance contracts carried at cash surrender value, which reflects the net asset value of the underlying publicly traded mutual funds. The Company performs control procedures to corroborate the fair value of its holdings, including comparing valuations obtained from its investment service provider to valuations reported by the Company’s asset custodians, validation of pricing sources and models, and review of key model inputs if necessary.

As a result of an acquisition completed in January 2016, the Company recorded $5.3 million in contingent consideration liabilities, the majority of which are payable within 12 months after the acquisition date. The Company reassesses the fair value of any contingent consideration liabilities on a quarterly basis using the income approach. Assumptions used to estimate the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration include discount rates ranging from 4% to 6% and the probability of achieving certain milestones. This fair value measurement of the contingent consideration is based on significant inputs not

observed in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. Level 3 instruments are valued based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the Company’s own assumptions in measuring fair value.
Changes in estimated fair value of contingent consideration liabilities during the nine months ended October 2, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):
 
Contingent
Consideration
Liability
(Level 3 
Measurement)
Balance as of January 3, 2016$35,000
Additional liability recorded as a result of a current period acquisition5,300
Cash payments(35,000)
Balance as of October 2, 2016$5,300

4. Debt

Convertible Senior Notes

As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, the Company had outstanding $632.5$633 million in principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due June 15, 2019 (2019 Notes) and $517.5$517 million in principal amount of 0.5% convertible senior notes due June 15, 2021 (2021 Notes).

0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 and 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021

In June 2014, the Company issued $632.5$633 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Notes and $517.5$517 million aggregate principal amount of 2021 Notes. The Company used the net proceeds plus cash on hand to repurchase a portion of the outstanding 2016 Notes in privately negotiated transactions concurrently with the issuance of the 2019 and 2021 Notes. The 2019 and 2021 Notes’ mature on June 15, 2019 and June 15, 2021, respectively, and the implied estimated effective rates of the liability components of the Notes were 2.9% and 3.5%, respectively, assuming no conversion.

Both the 2019 and 2021 Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at the Company's election, based on an initial conversion rate, subject to adjustment, of 3.9318 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes (which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $254.34 per share), only in the following circumstances and to the following extent: (1) during the five business-day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the measurement period) in which the trading price per 2019 and 2021 Note for each day of such measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate on each such day; (2) during any calendar quarter (and only during that quarter) after the calendar quarter ending September 30, 2014, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for 20 or more trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price in effect on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter; (3) upon the occurrence of specified events described in the indenture for the 2019 and 2021 Notes; and (4) at any time on or after March 15, 2019 for the 2019 Notes, or March 15, 2021 for the 2021 Notes, through the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date.

Neither the 2019 nor the 2021 Notes were convertible as of OctoberApril 2, 20162017, and had no dilutive impact during the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016.2017. If the 2019 and 2021 Notes were converted as of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, the if-converted value would not exceed the principal amount.


0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016

In 2011, the Company issued $920.0$920 million aggregate principal amount of 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2016 (2016 Notes) with a maturity date of March 15, 2016. The effective rate of the liability component was estimated to be 4.5%. Based upon meeting the stock trading price conversion requirement during the three months ended March 30, 2014, the 2016 Notes became convertible on April 1, 2014 through, and including, March 11, 2016. All notes were converted by March 11, 2016.


During the nine months ended October 2, 2016, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt calculated as the difference between the estimated fair value of the debt and the carrying value of the notes as of the settlement date. To measure the fair value of the converted notes as of the settlement date, the applicable interest rate was estimated using Level 2 observable inputs and applied to the converted notes using the same methodology as in the issuance date valuation. The loss recorded on extinguishment of debt for the nine months ended October 2, 2016 was immaterial.

The following table summarizes information about the conversion of the 2016 Notes during the nine months ended October 2, 2016 (in thousands):
 2016 Notes
Cash paid for principal of notes converted$75,543
Conversion value over principal amount paid in shares of common stock$63,753
Number of shares of common stock issued upon conversion409

Summary of Convertible Senior Notes

The following table summarizes information about the equity and liability components of all convertible senior notes outstanding as of the period reported (dollars in thousands)millions). The fair values of the respective notes outstanding were measured based on quoted market prices, and is a Level 2 measurement.
October 2,
2016
 January 3,
2016
April 2,
2017
 January 1,
2017
Principal amount of convertible notes outstanding$1,150,000
 $1,225,547
$1,150
 $1,150
Unamortized discount of liability component(112,716) (134,969)(98) (105)
Net carrying amount of liability component1,037,284
 1,090,578
Less: current portion
 (74,929)
Long-term debt$1,037,284
 $1,015,649
Net carrying amount of liability component in long-term debt$1,052
 $1,045
Carrying value of equity component, net of debt issuance cost$161,237
 $213,811
$161
 $161
Fair value of outstanding notes$1,224,169
 $1,456,451
$1,178
 $1,108
Weighted-average remaining amortization period of discount on the liability component3.9 years
 4.6 years
3.4 years
 3.6 years

Other

As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017 and January 1, 2017, the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets include $1.3$1 million and $3.4$3 million in current and long-term debt, respectively, related to an outstanding line of credit held by Helix.Helix in each of the respective periods.

5. Share-based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation expense for all stock awards consists of the following (in thousands)millions):

Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Cost of product revenue$1,799
 $2,567
 $5,949
 $7,012
$3
 $2
Cost of service and other revenue1,261
 498
 2,114
 1,243
Research and development11,515
 9,098
 32,889
 31,152
14
 11
Selling, general and administrative20,008
 20,066
 60,893
 57,697
33
 22
Share-based compensation expense before taxes34,583
 32,229
 101,845
 97,104
50
 35
Related income tax benefits(7,604) (9,876) (23,082) (28,304)(11) (8)
Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes$26,979
 $22,353
 $78,763
 $68,800
$39
 $27

The assumptions used for the specified reporting periods and the resulting estimates of weighted-average fair value per share for stock purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) during the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 are as follows:
Employee Stock Purchase RightsEmployee Stock Purchase Rights
Risk-free interest rate0.40% - 0.50%
0.65% - 0.83%
Expected volatility40% - 44%
44%
Expected term0.5 - 1.0 year
0.5 - 1.0 year
Expected dividends0%0%
Weighted-average fair value per share$47.88
$46.67

As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, approximately $203.2$316 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, restricted stock, and ESPP shares granted to date is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.42.6 years.

6. Stockholders’ Equity

As of OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, approximately 7.56.2 million shares remained available for future grants under the 2015 Stock Plan and the 2005 Solexa Equity Plan.

Restricted Stock

The Company’s restricted stock activity and related information for the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 is as follows (units in thousands):
Restricted
Stock Awards
(RSA)
 
Restricted
Stock Units
(RSU)
 
Performance
Stock Units
(PSU)(1)
 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value per Share
Restricted
Stock Awards
(RSA)
 
Restricted
Stock Units
(RSU)
 
Performance
Stock Units
(PSU)(1)
 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value per Share
 RSA RSU PSU RSA RSU PSU
Outstanding at January 3, 201621
 2,206
 583
 $47.93
 $131.80
 $169.41
Outstanding at January 1, 201732
 2,293
 460
 $136.30
 $141.80
 $158.66
Awarded22
 174
 30
 $179.00
 $156.32
 $156.75

 45
 23
 $
 $153.64
 $139.83
Vested
 (383) 
 $
 $85.57
 

 (127) 
 $
 $95.06
 $
Cancelled
 (197) (99) $
 $136.40
 $163.51

 (66) (33) $
 $146.83
 $185.43
Outstanding at October 2, 201643
 1,800
 514
 $114.59
 $143.46
 $169.81
Outstanding at April 2, 201732
 2,145
 450
 $136.30
 $144.69
 $155.72

(1)The number of units reflect the estimated number of shares to be issued at the end of the performance period.

Stock Options

The Company’s stock option activity under all stock option plans during the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 is as follows:
 
Options
(in thousands)
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 3, 20161,599
 $41.95
Exercised(532) $29.65
Cancelled(2) $46.35
Outstanding at October 2, 20161,065
 $48.08
 
Options
(in thousands)
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 1, 20171,045
 $48.56
Exercised(107) $43.65
Outstanding at April 2, 2017938
 $49.13

At OctoberApril 2, 20162017, outstanding options to purchase 1.10.9 million shares were exercisable with a weighted-average exercise price per share of $48.0849.13.


Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The price at which common stock is purchased under the ESPP is equal to 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the first day of the offering period or purchase date, whichever is lower. During the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017, approximately 0.20.1 million shares were issued under the ESPP. As of OctoberApril 2, 20162017, there were approximately 14.314.1 million shares available for issuance under the ESPP.
 
Share Repurchases

On July 28, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program, which supersedes all prior and available repurchase authorizations, to repurchase $250.0$250 million of outstanding common stock. During the three months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016, 0.12017, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares for $13.1$101 million, were repurchased. Duringcompleting the nine months ended October 2, 2016,share repurchase program. On May 4, 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 0.8 million shares for $113.1 million in aggregate. AuthorizationsCompany’s Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program to repurchase up to an additional $236.9$250 million of the Company’soutstanding common stock remained available as of October 2, 2016.stock. The repurchases may be completed under a 10b5-1 plan or at management’s discretion.

7. Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate may vary from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the change in the mix of earnings in tax jurisdictions with different statutory rates, benefits related to tax credits, and the tax impact of non-deductible expenses and other permanent differences between income before income taxes and taxable income. The effective tax ratesrate for the three and nine months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016 were 24.2% and 24.9%, respectively. For the three and nine months ended October 2, 2016, the2017 was 30.8%. The variance from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% was primarily attributable to the offset by the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. federal statutory tax

rate, such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom;Kingdom, partially offset slightly by the discrete tax impact associated withof $150 million from the investments in our consolidated variable interest entities.gain on the deconsolidation of GRAIL.

8. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including actions with respect to intellectual property, employment, and contractual matters. In connection with these matters, the Company assesses, on a regular basis, the probability and range of possible loss based on the developments in these matters. A liability is recorded in the financial statements if it is believed to be probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable results could occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. The Company regularly reviews outstanding legal matters to determine the adequacy of the liabilities accrued and related disclosures. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates. Each matter presents its own unique circumstances, and prior litigation does not necessarily provide a reliable basis on which to predict the outcome, or range of outcomes, in any individual proceeding. Because of the uncertainties related to the occurrence, amount, and range of loss on any pending litigation or claim, the Company is currently unable to predict their ultimate outcome, and, with respect to any pending litigation or claim where no liability has been accrued, to make a meaningful estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss that could result from an unfavorable outcome. In the event that opposing litigants in outstanding litigations or claims ultimately succeed at trial and any subsequent appeals on their claims, any potential loss or charges in excess of any established accruals, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and/or cash flows in the period in which the unfavorable outcome occurs or becomes probable, and potentially in future periods.

On July 1, 2016, the Company entered into a Settlement and License Agreement with Enzo Life Sciences, Inc. (Enzo) that settled all claims in the litigation. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement and License Agreement, the Company paid Enzo a one-time payment of $21.0 million for release of past damages claimed and a fully paid-up non-exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,064,197. None of the parties made any admission of liability in entering into the Settlement and License Agreement. The Company allocated the $21.0 million settlement on a relative fair value basis, resulting in $11.5 million capitalized as an intangible asset and a corresponding gain recorded in legal contingencies for the value of the license, which will be amortized over a period of 7 years on a straight-line basis, and the remaining $9.5 million related to past damages claimed. The fair value of the license and past damages was estimated using a discounted cash flow model, and is considered to be a Level 3 measurement.


9. Segment Information

The Company has two reportable segments: Core Illumina and one segment related to the combined activities of the Company’s consolidated VIEs, GRAIL and Helix.Helix (Consolidated VIEs). Following the GRAIL deconsolidation on February 28, 2017, the Company’s Consolidated VIEs no longer include GRAIL. The Company reports segment information based on the management approach. This approach designates the internal reporting used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments. The CODM allocates resources and assesses the performance of each operating segment using information about its revenues and income (losses) from operations. Based on the information used by the CODM, the Company has determined its reportable segments as follows:

Core Illumina:

Core Illumina’s products and services serve customers in the research, clinical and applied markets, and enable the adoption of a variety of genomic solutions. Core Illumina includes all operations of the Company, excluding the results of its two consolidated VIEs.

Consolidated VIEs:

GRAIL: GRAIL was created to enable the early detection ofdevelop a blood test for early-stage cancer in asymptomatic individuals through a simple blood screen based on the concentration of circulating tumor nucleic acids.detection. GRAIL is currently in the early stages of developing this test and as such, has no revenues to date.

Helix: Helix was established to enable individuals to explore their genetic information by providing affordable sequencing and database services for consumers through third party partners, driving the creation of an ecosystem of consumer applications.

Management evaluates the performance of the Company’s operating segments based upon income (loss) from operations. The Company does not allocate expenses between segments. Core Illumina sells products and provides services to GRAIL and Helix in accordance with contractual agreements between the entities.


The following table presents the operating performance of each reportable segment (in thousands)millions):

Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
 October 2,
2016
 September 27,
2015
April 2,
2017
 April 3,
2016
Segment revenues:       
Revenues:   
Core Illumina$615,135
 $550,271
 $1,792,150
 $1,628,214
$598
 $572
Consolidated VIEs
 
 
 
1
 
Elimination of intersegment revenues(7,996) 
 (13,124) 
(1) 
Consolidated revenues$607,139
 $550,271
 $1,779,026
 $1,628,214
$598
 $572
          
Segment operating income (loss):       
Operating income (loss):   
Core Illumina$190,742
 $145,893
 $501,411
 $473,952
$84
 $130
Consolidated VIEs(25,136) (5,111) (49,700) (5,111)(34) (9)
Elimination of intersegment earnings(4,904) 
 (7,695) 
2
 
Consolidated operating income$160,702
 $140,782
 $444,016
 $468,841
$52
 $121

The following table presents the total assets of each reportable segment (in thousands)millions):

October 2,
2016
 January 3,
2016
April 2,
2017
 January 1,
2017
Segment assets:   
Total assets:   
Core Illumina$4,095,182
 $3,657,953
$4,579
 $4,167
Consolidated VIEs190,904
 30,447
29
 180
Elimination of intersegment assets(58,259) (653)(10) (66)
Consolidated total assets$4,227,827
 $3,687,747
$4,598
 $4,281


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

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) will help readers understand our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flow. It is provided in addition to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes. This MD&A is organized as follows:

Business Overview and Outlook. High level discussion of our operating results and significant known trends that affect our business.

Results of Operations. Detailed discussion of our revenues and expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources. Discussion of key aspects of our statements of cash flows, changes in our financial position, and our financial commitments.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. Discussion of significant changes since our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments underlying our financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements. Summary of recent accounting pronouncements applicable to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

This MD&A discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see “Consideration Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” at the end of this MD&A section for additional factors relating to such statements. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and

accompanying notes included in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 20161, 2017. Operating results are not necessarily indicative of results that may occur in future periods.

Business Overview and Outlook

This overview and outlook provides a high level discussion of our operating results and significant known trends that affect our business. We believe that an understanding of these trends is important to understanding our financial results for the periods being reported herein as well as our future financial performance. This summary is not intended to be exhaustive, nor is it intended to be a substitute for the detailed discussion and analysis provided elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

About Illumina

Our Company is organized into three operating segments for purposes of evaluating itsour business operations and reporting itsreviewing our financial results. One segment consists of Illumina’s core operations.operations (Core Illumina). The other two segments relate to the activities of our consolidated VIEs,variable interest entities (Consolidated VIEs), GRAIL and Helix, whichand are combined into one reportable segment.reported on an aggregate basis. Following the GRAIL deconsolidation on February 28, 2017, our Consolidated VIEs no longer include GRAIL. For information on GRAIL and Helix, refer to Notenotes 2 and 9 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provided in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our focus on innovation has established us as the global leader in DNA sequencingsequencing- and array-based technologies, serving customers in a wide range of markets, enabling the adoption of genomic solutions in research and clinical settings.

Our customers include leading genomic research centers, academic institutions, government laboratories, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture,hospitals, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrigenomics, commercial molecular diagnostic laboratories, and other emerging market segments.consumer genomics companies.

Our portfolio of integrated systems, consumables, and analysis tools is designed to accelerate and simplify genetic analysis. This portfolio addresses athe range of genomic complexity, price points, and throughput, enabling customers to select the best solution for their research or clinical challenge.

Our financial results have been, and will continue to be, impacted by several significant trends, which are described below. While these trends are important to understanding and evaluating our financial results, this discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in Item 1, Part I of this report, and the other transactions, events, and trends discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A, Part II of this report and Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 20161, 2017.

Next-Generation Sequencing

Next-generation sequencing has become an essential technology in our markets, and our portfolio of sequencing platforms represents a family of systems that are designed to meet the workflow, output, and accuracy demands of a full range of sequencing applications. We believe that the expanding sequencing market, along with an increase in the number of samples available and enhancements in our sequencing portfolio, will continue to drive demand for our next-generation sequencing technologies. As a result, we believe that our sequencing consumables revenue will continue to grow in future periods.

Arrays

As a complement to next-generation sequencing, we believe arrays offer a less expensive, faster, and highly accurate technology for use when genetic content is already known.  The information content of arrays is fixed and reproducible, providing a repeatable, standardized technology to read out subsets of nucleotide bases within the overall genome.  We believe that our customers, particularly in research, will migrate certain array studies to sequencing.  However, we expect that demand from customers in reproductive health, agriculture, and applied markets who require high-throughput, cost-effective screening solutions will partially mitigate this decline.provide growth.  Demand in the array market has trended toward lower complexitymore focused arrays that can be used on larger numbers of samples, resulting in a lower selling price per sample. We believe that our innovation in array products supports the lower selling price.

Financial Overview

Consolidated financial resultshighlights for the first three quartersquarter of 20162017 include the following:

Net revenue increased 9.3%5% during the first three quarters of 2016Q1 2017 to $1,779.0$598 million compared to the first three quarters of 2015$572 million in Q1 2016 due to the growth in sales of our sequencing consumables and genotyping services, partially offset by lower shipments of our high-throughputHiSeq platforms. We expect our revenue to continue to increase in 2017.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue (gross margin) was 70.1%61.5% in the first three quarters of 2016Q1 2017 compared to 69.9%69.4% in the first three quarters of 2015. Gross margins increased primarily due to a greater mix of sequencing consumables, partially offsetQ1 2016. The gross margin decrease was driven by a decline in service margin.variety of factors, including impairment of an acquired intangible asset, the effect of the product transition given the NovaSeq introduction, higher array services revenue, and product mix within sequencing consumables. Our gross margin in future periods will depend on several factors, including: market conditions that may impact our pricing power; sales mix changes among consumables, instruments, and services; product mix changes between established products and new products in new markets; excess and obsolete inventories; royalties; our cost structure for manufacturing operations; and product support obligations.

Income from operations as a percentage of revenue decreased $24.8 millionto 8.7% in the first three quarters of 2016Q1 2017 compared to the first three quarters of 201521.2% in Q1 2016 primarily due to lower gross margins and the increase in research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses which weas a percentage of revenue. We expect willresearch and development and selling, general and administrative expenses to continue to grow. The increase in operating expenses was partially offset by higher gross profit.

Our effective tax rate was 24.9%30.8% in the first three quarters of 2016,Q1 2017, compared to 20.9%24.5% in the first three quarters of 2015.Q1 2016. The variance from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% was primarily attributable to the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom, partially offset by the discrete tax impact associated withof $150 million from the investments in our consolidated variable interest entities.gain on the deconsolidation of GRAIL. Our future effective tax rate may vary from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the mix of earnings in tax jurisdictions with different statutory tax rates and the other factors discussed in the risk factor “We are subject to risks related to taxation in multiple jurisdictions” in Part I Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016.1, 2017. We anticipate that our effective tax rate will trend lower than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate in the future due to the portion of our earnings that will be subject to lower statutory tax rates.
 
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $1.51.8 billion as of OctoberApril 2, 2016.2017, of which approximately $679 million was held by our foreign subsidiaries.

Results of Operations

To enhance comparability, the following table sets forth our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income for the specified reporting periods stated as a percentage of total revenue.
 Q1 2017 Q1 2016
Revenue:   
Product revenue82.1 % 84.4 %
Service and other revenue17.9
 15.6
Total revenue100.0
 100.0
Cost of revenue:   
Cost of product revenue27.8
 21.9
Cost of service and other revenue8.9
 6.8
Amortization of acquired intangible assets1.8
 1.9
Total cost of revenue38.5
 30.6
Gross profit61.5
 69.4
Operating expense:   
Research and development24.2
 21.7
Selling, general and administrative27.3
 26.2
Legal contingencies1.3
 0.3

 Q3 2016 Q3 2015 YTD 2016 YTD 2015
Revenue:       
Product revenue84.6 % 85.6 % 84.7 % 85.5 %
Service and other revenue15.4
 14.4
 15.3
 14.5
Total revenue100.0
 100.0
 100.0
 100.0
Cost of revenue:       
Cost of product revenue21.8
 22.0
 21.5
 22.1
Cost of service and other revenue6.2
 5.4
 6.6
 5.8
Amortization of acquired intangible assets1.8
 2.2
 1.8
 2.2
Total cost of revenue29.8
 29.6
 29.9
 30.1
Gross profit70.2
 70.4
 70.1
 69.9
Operating expense:       
Research and development20.7
 18.0
 21.0
 17.6
Selling, general and administrative22.9
 24.8
 24.5
 23.2
Legal contingencies
 2.7
 (0.5) 0.9
Headquarter relocation0.1
 (0.9) 0.1
 (0.2)
Acquisition related expense (gain), net
 0.2
 
 (0.4)
Total operating expense43.7
 44.8
 45.1
 41.1
Income from operations26.5
 25.6
 25.0
 28.8
Other income (expense):       
Interest income0.3
 0.5
 0.4
 0.4
Interest expense(1.3) (2.3) (1.5) (2.2)
Cost-method investment gain, net
 0.5
 
 1.0
Other (expense) income, net
 (0.9) 0.1
 (0.5)
Total other expense, net(1.0) (2.2) (1.0) (1.3)
Income before income taxes25.5
 23.4
 24.0
 27.5
Provision for income taxes6.2
 2.4
 6.0
 5.7
Consolidated net income19.3
 21.0
 18.0
 21.8
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests1.9
 0.5
 1.0
 0.1
Net income attributable to Illumina stockholders21.2 % 21.5 % 19.0 % 21.9 %
Total operating expense52.8
 48.2
Income from operations8.7
 21.2
Other income (expense):   
Interest income0.7
 0.2
Interest expense(1.3) (1.5)
Other income, net76.0
 0.3
Total other income (expense), net75.4
 (1.0)
Income before income taxes84.1
 20.2
Provision for income taxes25.9
 4.9
Consolidated net income58.2
 15.3
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests3.2
 0.4
Net income attributable to Illumina stockholders61.4 % 15.7 %

Our fiscal year consists ofis the 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to December 31, with quarters of 13 or 14 weeks ending the Sunday closest to March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. The three and ninemonth periods ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017 and September 27, 2015April 3, 2016 were both 13 and 39 weeks, respectively.weeks.

Revenue 
(Dollars in thousands)Q3 2016 Q3 2015 Change % Change YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Change % ChangeQ1 2017 Q1 2016 Change % Change
Product revenue$513,744
 $470,824
 $42,920
 9% $1,506,416
 $1,392,711
 $113,705
 8%$491
 $483
 $8
 2%
Service and other revenue93,395
 79,447
 13,948
 18
 272,610
 235,503
 37,107
 16
107
 89
 18
 20
Total revenue$607,139
 $550,271
 $56,868
 10% $1,779,026
 $1,628,214
 $150,812
 9%$598
 $572
 $26
 5%

Product revenue consists primarily of revenue from the salesales of consumables and instruments. Service and other revenue consistconsists primarily of sequencing and genotyping service revenue as well as instrument service contract revenue. Our consolidated VIEs are in the development stage and have no revenuesTotal revenue primarily relates to date.Core Illumina for all periods presented.
  
QTD 20162017 vs. QTD 20152016

Revenue increased $56.9$26 million, or 10%5%, to $607.1$598 million in Q3 2016Q1 2017 compared to $550.3$572 million in Q3 2015.Q1 2016.

Consumables revenue increased $75.326 million, or 23%7%, to $396.4387 million in Q3 2016Q1 2017 compared to $321.1361 million in Q3 2015,Q1 2016, driven primarily by growth in both of ourthe sequencing and microarray consumables.instrument installed base.

Instrument revenue decreased $33.0$18 million, or 23%15%, to $112.4$100 million in Q3 2016Q1 2017 compared to $145.4$118 million in Q3 2015,Q1 2016, primarily due to lower shipments of our high-throughput platforms.HiSeq instruments, partially offset by shipments of our NovaSeq instruments introduced during Q1 2017.

Service and other revenue increased $13.9$18 million, or 18%20%, to $93.4$107 million in Q3 2016Q1 2017 compared to $79.4$89 million in Q3 2015,Q1 2016, driven by revenue from genotyping services and extended maintenanceinstrument service contracts associated with a larger sequencing installed base.

YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2015

Revenue increased $150.8 million, or 9%, to $1,779.0 million in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to $1,628.2 million in the first three quarters of 2015.

Consumables revenue increased $203.7 million, or 22%, to $1,136.5 million in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to $932.8 million in the first three quarters of 2015, driven by growth in the sequencing instrument installed base.

Instrument revenue decreased $91.5 million, or 20%, to $355.6 million in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to $447.1 million in the first three quarters of 2015, primarily due to lower shipments of our high-throughput platforms.

Service and other revenue increased $37.1 million, or 16%, to $272.6 million in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to $235.5 million in the first three quarters of 2015, driven by revenue from genotyping services and extended instrument service contracts associated with a larger sequencing installed base, partially offset by our noninvasive prenatal testing customers shifting to in-house testing on our sequencers.

Gross Margin
(Dollars in thousands)Q3 2016 Q3 2015 Change % Change YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Change % ChangeQ1 2017 Q1 2016 Change % Change
Gross profit$426,150
 $387,539
 $38,611
 10% $1,247,009
 $1,138,931
 $108,078
 9%$368
 $397
 $(29) (7)%
Gross margin70.2% 70.4%   70.1% 69.9%   61.5% 69.4%   

QTD 20162017 vs. QTD 20152016

Gross margin decreased to 70.2%61.5% in Q3 2016Q1 2017 from 70.4%69.4% in Q3 2015. GrossQ1 2016. The gross margin decreased primarily due to a decline in service margin, partially offsetdecrease was driven by a greater mixvariety of sequencing consumables.factors, including an $18 millionimpairment of an acquired intangible asset, the effect of the product transition given

YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2015

Gross margin increased to 70.1% in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to 69.9% in the first three quarters of 2015, primarily due to a greaterNovaSeq introduction, higher array services revenue, and product mix ofwithin sequencing consumables, partially offset by a decline in service margin.consumables.

Operating Expense
(Dollars in thousands)Q3 2016 Q3 2015 Change % Change YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Change % ChangeQ1 2017 Q1 2016 Change % Change
Research and development$125,917
 $99,226
 $26,691
 27 % $374,500
 $287,180
 $87,320
 30 %$145
 $124
 $21
 17%
Selling, general and administrative139,146
 136,648
 2,498
 2
 436,914
 377,406
 59,508
 16
163
 150
 13
 9
Legal contingencies
 15,000
 (15,000) (100) (9,490) 15,000
 (24,490) (163)8
 2
 6
 300
Headquarter relocation385
 (5,226) 5,611
 (107) 1,069
 (3,047) 4,116
 (135)
Acquisition related expense (gain), net
 1,109
 (1,109) (100) 
 (6,449) 6,449
 (100)
Total operating expense$265,448
 $246,757
 $18,691
 8 % $802,993
 $670,090
 $132,903
 20 %$316
 $276
 $40
 14%

QTD 20162017 vs. QTD 20152016

Research and development (R&D) expense increased by $26.7$21 million, or 27%17%, in Q3 2016Q1 2017 from Q3 2015.Q1 2016. Core Illumina R&D expense increased by $12.4$14 million, or 13%12%, in Q3Q1 2017 from Q1 2016 from Q3 2015 primarily due to increased employee and related expenses as we continue to invest in the development of products as well as enhancements to existing products. Our consolidated VIEs contributed $14.3 million to the increase, primarily due to increased employee headcount and product development related expenses.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased by $2.5 million, or 2%, in Q3 2016 from Q3 2015. Our consolidated VIEs contributed $4.5 million to the increase, primarily due to increased employee headcount, offset by lower professional service fees related to the Helix start-up. This was partially offset by a decrease in Core Illumina SG&A expense of $2.0 million, or 2%, primarily due to a decrease in employee related expenses.

Legal contingencies in Q3 2015 represent charges related to litigation matters.

Headquarter relocation in Q3 2015 consisted primarily of a net gain related to a change in a lease exit liability.

YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2015

Research and development expense increased by $87.3 million, or 30%, in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the first three quarters of 2015. Core Illumina R&D expense increased by $58.9 million, or 21%, primarily due to increased headcount and outside services as we continue to invest in the development of new products as well as enhancements to existing products. Our consolidatedR&D expense of our Consolidated VIEs contributed $28.4increased $7 million due to the increase, primarily due to employee related expenses for GRAIL and a full three quarters of operating results for Helixgrowth in 2016.their operations.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased by $59.5$13 million, or 16%9%, in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the first three quarters of 2015.Q1 2017 from Q1 2016. Core Illumina SG&A expense increased by $45.0 million, or 12%, primarilywas relatively flat due to increased investment in headcount and facilities investment to support the continued growthbeing offset by decreased outside services and scalelegal expenses. SG&A expense of our operations, as well as outside services. Our consolidatedConsolidated VIEs contributed $14.5increased $16 million due to performance based compensation related to the increase, dueGRAIL Series B financing and increased headcount and marketing expenses related to employee related expenses for GRAIL and a full three quarters of operating results for Helix in 2016.Helix.

Legal contingencies in the first three quarters ofQ1 2017 and Q1 2016 represent a reversal of previously recorded expensecharges related to the settlement of patent litigation.

Acquisition related gain, net, in the first three quarters of 2015 consisted of changes in fair value of contingent consideration and transaction related costs for Core Illumina. The changes in the fair value of contingent consideration were primarily due to changes in the estimated payments.

Other Income (Expense), Net 
(Dollars in thousands)Q3 2016 Q3 2015 Change % Change YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Change % ChangeQ1 2017 Q1 2016 Change % Change
Interest income$2,056
 $2,767
 $(711) (26)% $6,683
 $5,804
 $879
 15 %$4
 $1
 $3
 300 %
Interest expense(8,208) (12,821) 4,613
 (36) (24,880) (35,190) 10,310
 (29)(8) (8) 
 
Cost-method investment gain, net
 2,900
 (2,900) (100) 
 15,482
 (15,482) (100)
Other (expense) income, net(186) (4,711) 4,525
 (96) 1,116
 (6,802) 7,918
 (116)
Total other expense, net$(6,338) $(11,865) $5,527
 (47)% $(17,081) $(20,706) $3,625
 (18)%
Other income, net455
 2
 453
 22,650
Total other income (expense), net$451
 $(5) $456
 (9,120)%

Other income (expense), net primarily relate to Core Illumina for all periods presented.

QTD 20162017 vs. QTD 20152016

Other income, net in Q1 2017 primarily consists of a $453 million gain recorded on the deconsolidation of GRAIL. Other income, net in Q1 2016 primarily consisted of net foreign exchange gains and losses.

Interest income increased in Q1 2017 compared to Q1 2016 as a result of higher yields on our investments and higher savings and money market balances. Interest expense consisted primarily of accretion of discount on our convertible senior notes. The decrease in interest expense in Q3 2016 compared to Q3 2015 was due to a lower outstanding principal balance on the 2016 Notes, which matured in March 2016.

Other (expense) income, net in Q3 2015 primarily consists of a $3.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt. There was no such loss in the same period of the current year.

YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2015

Interest expense consisted primarily of accretion of discount on our convertible senior notes. The decrease in interest expense in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the first three quarters of 2015 was due to a lower outstanding principal balance on the 2016 Notes, which matured in March 2016.

Cost-method investment gain, net, during the first three quarters of 2015 consisted primarily of a gain on the sale of a cost-method investment.

Other (expense) income, net, in the first three quarters of 2016 primarily consisted of net foreign exchange gains and losses. Other (expense) income, net, in the first three quarters of 2015 consists of a $3.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt and net foreign exchange gains and losses.


Provision for Income Taxes
(Dollars in thousands)Q3 2016 Q3 2015 Change % Change YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Change % ChangeQ1 2017 Q1 2016 Change % Change
Income before income taxes$154,364
 $128,917
 $25,447
 20% $426,935
 $448,135
 $(21,200) (5)%$503
 $116
 $387
 334%
Provision for income taxes37,429
 13,296
 24,133
 182
 106,387
 93,609
 12,778
 14
155
 28
 127
 454
Consolidated net income$116,935
 $115,621
 $1,314
 1% $320,548
 $354,526
 $(33,978) (10)%$348
 $88
 $260
 295%
Effective tax rate24.2% 10.3%     24.9% 20.9%    30.8% 24.5%    

QTD 20162017 vs. QTD 20152016

Our effective tax rate was 24.2%30.8% for Q3 2016Q1 2017 compared to 10.3%24.5% in Q3 2015.Q1 2016. The variance from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% in Q3 2016Q1 2017 was primarily attributable to the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom, partially offset by the discrete tax impact associated withof $150 million from the investments in our consolidated variable interest entities.gain on the deconsolidation of GRAIL. The variance from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% in Q3 2015, was primarily attributable to a discrete tax benefit of $24.8 million, related to the exclusion of stock compensation from prior period cost-sharing charges as a result of a tax court opinion in which an unrelated third party was successful in challenging such charges. The decrease from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate also resulted from the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom.


YTDQ1 2016 vs. YTD 2015

Our effective tax rate was 24.9% in the first three quarters of 2016. The variance from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% was primarily attributable to the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom, partially offset by the tax impact associated with the investments in our consolidated variable interest entities. For the first three quarters of 2015, our effective tax rate was 20.9%.
The variance from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% was primarily attributable to a discrete tax benefit of $24.8 million, related to the exclusion of stock compensation from prior period cost-sharing charges as a result of a tax court opinion in which an unrelated third party was successful in challenging such charges. The decrease from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate also resulted from the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

At OctoberApril 2, 20162017, we had approximately $794.7981 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which approximately $349.0$362 million werewas held by our foreign subsidiaries. Cash and cash equivalents held by our consolidated VIEs as of October 2, 2016 were $103.6 million. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $25.9$246 million from January 3, 2016,1, 2017, due to the factors described in the “Cash Flow Summary” below. Our primary source of liquidity, other than our holdings of cash, cash equivalents and investments, has been cash flows from operations. Our ability to generate cash from operations provides us with the financial flexibility we need to meet operating, investing, and financing needs. It is our intention to indefinitely reinvest all current and future foreign earnings in foreign subsidiaries.

Historically, we have liquidated our short-term investments and/or issued debt and equity securities to finance our business needs as a supplement to cash provided by operating activities. As of OctoberApril 2, 20162017, we had $741.6797 million in short-term investments. Short-term investments held by our foreign subsidiaries as of OctoberApril 2, 20162017 were approximately $256.2$317 million. Our short-term investments include marketable securities consisting of U.S. government-sponsored entities, corporate debt securities, and U.S. Treasury securities.

During the first three quarters of 2016, $75.5 million in principal of the 2016 Notes were converted. The 2016 Notes became convertible on April 1, 2014 through, and including, March 11, 2016. All 2016 Notes were converted by March 11, 2016. The convertible senior notes due 2019 and 2021 were not convertible as of October 2, 2016.


We anticipate that our current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, together with cash provided by operating activities are sufficient to fund our near term capital and operating needs for at least the next 12 months. Operating needs include the planned costs to operate our business, including amounts required to fund working capital and capital expenditures. Our primary short-term needs for capital, which are subject to change, include:
support of commercialization efforts related to our current and future products, including expansion of our direct sales force and field support resources both in the United States and abroad;
acquisitions of equipment and other fixed assets for use in our current and future manufacturing and research and development facilities;
the continued advancement of research and development efforts;
potential strategic acquisitions and investments;
potential early repayment of debt obligations as a result of conversions;
the expansion needs of our facilities, including costs of leasing and building out additional facilities; and
repurchases of our outstanding common stock.

AsOur convertible senior notes due 2019 and 2021 were not convertible as of OctoberApril 2, 2016, $236.92017.

During Q1 2017, we used $101 million remains under an authorizedto repurchase our outstanding shares, completing the stock repurchase program.program authorized by our Board of Directors. On May 4, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program to repurchase $250 million of outstanding common stock. The repurchases may be completed under a 10b5-1 plan or at management’s discretion.


Certain noncontrolling Helix investors may require Illumina to redeem all noncontrolling interests in cash at the then approximate fair market value. Such redemption right is exercisable at the option of certain noncontrolling interest holders after January 1, 2021, provided that a bona fide pursuit of the sale of Helix has occurred and an initial public offering of Helix has not been completed. The fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests related to Helix as of OctoberApril 2, 20162017 was $33.1$59 million.

On April 14, 2016, we announcedWe have $89 million remaining in our capital commitment to invest $100.0 million in a newthe venture capital investment fund established by Nicholas Naclerio, Ph.D., our former Senior Vice President, Corporate and Venture Development. The capital commitment is callable over ten years, and up to $40.0 million can be drawn down duringas of April 2, 2017.

On February 28, 2017, GRAIL completed the first year. During the nine months ended October 2, 2016, the Company transferred $3.2 millioninitial close of its cost-method investmentsSeries B preferred stock financing and repurchased a portion of our interest for $278 million, reducing our ownership interest to 19%. As discussed in note 2 of the Notes to the Fund and contributed $4.4 million in cash.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, our purchase obligation of GRAIL’s Series B preferred shares is $14 million.

We expect that our revenue and the resulting operating income, as well as the status of each of our new product development programs, will significantly impact our cash management decisions.

Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of our available funds will depend on many factors, including:
our ability to successfully commercialize and further develop our technologies and create innovative products in our markets;
scientific progress in our research and development programs and the magnitude of those programs;
competing technological and market developments; and
the need to enter into collaborations with other companies or acquire other companies or technologies to enhance or complement our product and service offerings.

Cash Flow Summary
(In thousands)YTD 2016 YTD 2015Q1 2017 Q1 2016
Net cash provided by operating activities$407,085
 $419,218
$168
 $99
Net cash used in investing activities(341,247) (335,544)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities163
 (44)
Net cash used in financing activities(41,221) (165,621)(86) (71)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents1,310
 (2,678)1
 2
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$25,927
 $(84,625)$246
 $(14)

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first three quarters of 2016Q1 2017 consisted of net income of $320.5$348 million plusless net adjustments of $180.5$251 million partially offset by net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $93.9$71 million. The primary non-cash expenses added backadjustments to net income included the gain on deconsolidation of GRAIL of $453 million, depreciation and amortization expenses of $103.5$38 million, share-based compensation of $101.8$50 million, deferred income tax of $57.5$86 million, impairment of intangible assets of $23 million, and accretion of debt discount of $22.3$7 million. These non-cash add-backs were partially offset by $109.9 million in incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation. Cash flow impact from changes in net operating assets included increases in inventory and other assets, and decreasesliabilities were driven by an increase in accrued liabilities and accounts payable, partially offset by an increase in other long term liabilities, and decreasesa decrease in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses.receivable.

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first three quarters of 2015Q1 2016 consisted of net income of $354.5$88 million plus net adjustments of $166.8$69 million partially offset by net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $102.1$58 million. The primary non-cash expenses added back to net income included share-based compensation of $97.1$35 million, depreciation and amortization expenses of $93.7 million, deferred income taxes of $83.7$33 million, and accretion of debt discount of $29.8$8 million. These non-cash add-backs were partially offset by $121.7 million in incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation, $15.5 million in cost-method investment gain, net, and $6.4 million in change in fair valuedeferred income taxes of contingent consideration.$6 million. Cash flow impact from changes in net operating assets included increases in accounts receivable, inventory, and inventory,prepaid expenses, and a decrease in accrued liabilities, partially offset by increases in accounts payable and accruedother long term liabilities.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $163 million for Q1 2017. We received $278 million from the sale of a portion of our ownership interest in GRAIL. In connection with the sale, we removed $52 million in cash from our condensed consolidated balance sheet as a result of the deconsolidation. We purchased $61 million of available-for-sale securities and $88 million of our available-for-sale securities matured or were sold during the period. We also invested $83 million in capital expenditures primarily associated with our investment in facilities.

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $341.2$44 million for the first three quarters ofQ1 2016. We purchased $679.1$85 million of available-for-sale securities and $554.6$115 million of our available-for-sale securities matured or were sold during the period. We also paid net cash of $17.8$18 million for acquisitions and invested $178.4$53 million in capital expenditures primarily associated with facilities and the purchase of manufacturing, research and development equipment.

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $335.5 million for the first three quarters of 2015. We purchased $713.9 million of available-for-sale securities and $525.3 million of our available-for-sale securities matured or were sold during the period. We invested $107.4 million in capital expenditures primarily associated with machinery and equipment, facilities and information technology equipment and systems primarily related to our enterprise resource planning implementation.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $41.2$86 million for the first three quarters of 2016.Q1 2017. We used $113.1$101 million to repurchase our common stock $76.4and $22 million to pay taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards, and $29.2 million to pay acquisition related contingent consideration. We used $70.5 million to repay financing obligations.awards. We received $109.9 million in incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation, $47.2$22 million in proceeds from issuance of common stock through the exercise of stock options and the sale of shares under our employee stock purchase plan, $5.0 million in proceeds from issuance of debt related to an outstanding line of credit held by Helix, and $5.9 million in proceeds from early exercises of equity awards from a subsidiary. Contributionscontributions from noncontrolling interest owners were $80.0$16 million.

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $165.6$71 million for the first three quarters of 2015.Q1 2016. We used $95.2$69 million to pay taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards and $72.3$29 million to repurchase our common stock.pay acquisition related contingent consideration. We used $216.2$76 million to repay financing obligations. We received $121.7 million in incremental tax benefit related to share-based compensation and $65.7$23 million in proceeds from issuance of common stock through the exercise of stock options and the sale of shares under our employee stock purchase plan. Contributions from noncontrolling interest owners were $32.1$80 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not participate in any transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. During the first three quartersquarter of 2016,2017, we were not involved in any “off-balance sheet arrangements” within the meaning of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements, we make estimates, assumptions and judgments that can have a significant impact on our net revenue, operating income and net income, as well as on the value of certain assets and liabilities on our balance sheet. We believe that the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting policies described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 20161, 2017 have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider them to be our critical accounting policies and estimates. ThereOther than the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) as described in note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provided in this Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the first three quarters of 2016.Q1 2017.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For summary of recent accounting pronouncements applicable to our condensed consolidated financial statements, see note “1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in Part I, Item 1, Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Consideration Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and adequacy of resources. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” or similar words or phrases, or the negatives of these words, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward looking. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the integration of our acquired technologies with our existing technology, the commercial launch of new products, the entry into new business segments or markets, and the duration which our existing cash and other resources is expected to fund our operating activities.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-lookingforward-

looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements include the following:

our ability to develop and commercialize our instruments and consumables, to deploy new products, services, and applications, and expand the markets for our technology platforms;
our ability to manufacture robust instrumentation and consumables;
our ability to identify and integrate acquired technologies, products, or businesses successfully;
our expectations and beliefs regarding prospects and growth for the business and its markets;
the assumptions underlying our critical accounting policies and estimates;
our assessments and estimates that determine our effective tax rate;
our assessments and beliefs regarding the outcome of pending legal proceedings and any liability that we may incur as a result of those proceedings;
uncertainty, or adverse economic and business conditions, including as a result of slowing or uncertain economic growth in the United States or worldwide; and
other factors detailed in our filings with the SEC, including the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 20161, 2017, or in information disclosed in public conference calls, the date and time of which are released beforehand.
The foregoing factors should be considered together with other factors detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, or in information disclosed in public conference calls, the date and time of which are released beforehand. We undertake no obligation, and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, to review or confirm analysts’ expectations, or to provide interim reports or updates on the

progress of the current financial quarter. Accordingly, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There were no substantial changes to our market risks in the ninethree months ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017, when compared to the disclosures in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 20161, 2017.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We design our internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that (1) our transactions are properly authorized; (2) our assets are safeguarded against unauthorized or improper use; and (3) our transactions are properly recorded and reported in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We also maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure that we comply with applicable laws and our established financial policies.

Based on management’s evaluation (under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO)), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

During Q3 2016,Q1 2017, we continued to monitor and evaluate the operating effectiveness of key controls related to process enhancements arising out of our enterprise resource planning system implementation in 2015.controls.  There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We are involved in various lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including actions with respect to intellectual property, employment, and contractual matters. In connection with these matters, we assesses,assess, on a regular basis, the probability and range of possible loss based on the developments in these matters. A liability is recorded in the financial statements if it is believed to be probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable results could occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. We regularly review outstanding legal matters to determine the adequacy of the liabilities accrued and related disclosures. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates. Each matter presents its own unique circumstances, and prior litigation does not necessarily provide a reliable basis on which to predict the outcome, or range of outcomes, in any individual proceeding. Because of the uncertainties related to the occurrence, amount, and range of loss on any pending litigation or claim, we are currently unable to predict their ultimate outcome, and, with respect to any pending litigation or claim where no liability has been accrued, to make a meaningful estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss that could result from an unfavorable outcome. In the event that opposing litigants or claims ultimately succeed at trial and any subsequent appeals on their claims, any potential loss or charges in excess of any established accruals, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and/or cash flows in the period in which the unfavorable outcome occurs or becomes probable, and potentially in future periods.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business is subject to various risks, including those described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 20161, 2017, which we strongly encourage you to review. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of our Form 10-K.

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

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None during the quarterly period ended OctoberApril 2, 20162017.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

On July 28, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program, which supersedes all prior and available repurchase authorizations, to repurchase $250.0 million of outstanding common stock. The following table summarizes shares repurchased pursuant to these programsour share repurchase program during the three months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016.2017 (in thousands except for price per share):
Period
 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
  

Average Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
 Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Programs
July 4, 2016 - July 31, 201629,384
 164.18
 29,384
 $245,175,663
August 1, 2016 - August 28, 201650,058
 $164.78
 50,058
 $236,926,941
August 29, 2016 - October 2, 2016
 $
 
 $236,926,941
Total79,442
 $164.56
 79,442
 $236,926,941
Period
 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
  

Average Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
 Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Programs
January 2, 2017 - January 29, 2017
 
 
 $100,681
January 30, 2017 - February 26, 2017621
 $162.01
 621
 $
February 27, 2017 - April 2, 2017
 
 
 $
Total621
 $162.01
 621
 $
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(1) All shares purchased during the three months ended OctoberApril 2, 2016,2017, were made in open-market transactions.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.


Item 5. Other Information.

None.


Item 6. Exhibits.
 
Exhibit Number  Description of Document
  
  Certification of Francis A. deSouza pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
  Certification of MarcSam A. StapleySamad pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
  Certification of Francis A. deSouza pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
  Certification of MarcSam A. StapleySamad pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
  XBRL Instance Document
  
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
  
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
  
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
  
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
  
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase


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.
 
 
ILLUMINA, INC.
(registrant)
   
Date: November 7, 2016May 5, 2017 
/s/ MSARCAM A. STAPLEYAMAD
   
MarcSam A. StapleySamad
ExecutiveSenior Vice President Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer


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