Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | 30-May-14 | Oct. 27, 2013 | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'FINISAR CORP | ' | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0001094739 | ' | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--04-27 | ' | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Large Accelerated Filer | ' | ' |
Document Type | '10-K | ' | ' |
Document Period End Date | 27-Apr-14 | ' | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'FY | ' | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 97,311,368 | ' |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | 'Yes | ' | ' |
Entity Voluntary Filers | 'No | ' | ' |
Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' | ' |
Entity Public Float | ' | ' | $2,200,000,000 |
CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets: | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $303,101 | $289,076 |
Short-term investments | 209,922 | 0 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $929 at April 27, 2014 and $958 at April 28, 2013 | 225,020 | 149,612 |
Accounts receivable, other | 33,749 | 16,538 |
Inventories | 259,759 | 200,670 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 33,022 | 18,402 |
Total current assets | 1,064,573 | 674,298 |
Property, equipment and improvements, net | 273,328 | 201,442 |
Purchased intangible assets, net | 34,140 | 30,457 |
Goodwill | 106,114 | 90,986 |
Minority investments | 2,117 | 884 |
Other assets | 17,274 | 9,780 |
Total assets | 1,497,546 | 1,007,847 |
Current liabilities: | ' | ' |
Accounts payable | 119,439 | 77,630 |
Accrued compensation | 38,541 | 31,492 |
Other current liabilities | 31,776 | 23,533 |
Deferred revenue | 16,659 | 9,182 |
Current portion of convertible debt | 40,015 | 0 |
Total current liabilities | 246,430 | 141,837 |
Long-term liabilities: | ' | ' |
Convertible debt, net of current portion | 212,253 | 40,015 |
Other non-current liabilities | 22,804 | 13,480 |
Total liabilities | 481,487 | 195,332 |
Commitments and contingencies | ' | ' |
Stockholders’ equity: | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized, 97,281,665 shares issued and outstanding at April 27, 2014 and 93,778,620 shares issued and outstanding at April 28, 2013 | 97 | 94 |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,456,110 | 2,350,146 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 20,025 | 28,525 |
Accumulated deficit | -1,460,173 | -1,571,960 |
Finisar Corporation stockholders' equity | 1,016,059 | 806,805 |
Non-controlling interest | 0 | 5,710 |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,016,059 | 812,515 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $1,497,546 | $1,007,847 |
CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $929 | $958 |
Preferred stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 750,000,000 | 750,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 97,281,665 | 93,778,620 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 97,281,665 | 93,778,620 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Revenues | $1,156,833 | $934,335 | $952,579 |
Cost of revenues | 754,773 | 662,094 | 672,924 |
Amortization of acquired developed technology | 5,061 | 7,044 | 6,311 |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 0 | 8,156 | 0 |
Gross profit | 396,999 | 257,041 | 273,344 |
Operating expenses: | ' | ' | ' |
Research and development | 183,355 | 158,784 | 146,003 |
Sales and marketing | 46,547 | 42,347 | 40,424 |
General and administrative | 53,214 | 45,337 | 39,566 |
Restructuring recoveries | 0 | 0 | -322 |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 2,468 | 3,640 | 3,494 |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 0 | 12,488 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 285,584 | 262,596 | 229,165 |
Income (loss) from operations | 111,415 | -5,555 | 44,179 |
Interest income | 1,319 | 755 | 1,073 |
Interest expense | -5,547 | -2,589 | -3,716 |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 0 | -419 |
Other income (expense), net | 7,234 | -449 | 3,902 |
Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest | 114,421 | -7,838 | 45,019 |
Provision for income taxes | 2,884 | 227 | 2,005 |
Consolidated net income (loss) | 111,537 | -8,065 | 43,014 |
Adjust for net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 250 | 2,611 | -21 |
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $111,787 | ($5,454) | $42,993 |
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ' | ' | ' |
Basic | $1.16 | ($0.06) | $0.47 |
Diluted | $1.09 | ($0.06) | $0.46 |
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: | ' | ' | ' |
Basic | 95,979 | 92,860 | 90,823 |
Diluted | 104,112 | 92,860 | 94,186 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Consolidated net income (loss) | $111,537 | ($8,065) | $43,014 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ' | ' | ' |
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment | -8,500 | -195 | -4,246 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | -8,500 | -195 | -4,246 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | 103,037 | -8,260 | 38,768 |
Adjust for comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax | 250 | 2,611 | -21 |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $103,287 | ($5,649) | $38,747 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_STOC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) | Total | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Accumulated Deficit | Parent | Noncontrolling Interest |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | |||||||
Beginning balance at Apr. 30, 2011 | $699,157 | $90 | $2,275,600 | $32,966 | ($1,609,499) | $699,157 | $0 |
Beginning balance, shares at Apr. 30, 2011 | ' | 89,903,095 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | 43,014 | ' | ' | ' | 42,993 | 42,993 | 21 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income taxes | -4,246 | ' | ' | -4,246 | ' | -4,246 | ' |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 38,768 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Non-controlling interest at acquisition | 8,300 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8,300 |
Issuance of shares pursuant to equity plans, net of tax withholdings, shares | ' | 1,118,169 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to equity plans, net of tax withholdings | 2,359 | 1 | 2,358 | ' | ' | 2,359 | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee stock purchase plan, shares | ' | 334,464 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee stock purchase plan | 4,744 | 0 | 4,744 | ' | ' | 4,744 | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | 24,225 | ' | 24,225 | ' | ' | 24,225 | ' |
Employer contribution in defined contribution retirement plan - Shares | ' | 95,887 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employer contribution to defined contribution retirement plan | ' | ' | 2,292 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2012 | 779,845 | 91 | 2,309,219 | 28,720 | -1,566,506 | 771,524 | 8,321 |
Ending balance, shares at Apr. 30, 2012 | ' | 91,451,615 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | -8,065 | ' | ' | ' | -5,454 | -5,454 | -2,611 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income taxes | -195 | ' | ' | -195 | ' | -195 | ' |
Comprehensive income (loss) | -8,260 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to equity plans, net of tax withholdings, shares | ' | 1,591,907 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to equity plans, net of tax withholdings | 391 | 2 | 389 | ' | ' | 391 | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee stock purchase plan, shares | ' | 577,136 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee stock purchase plan | 6,641 | 1 | 6,640 | ' | ' | 6,641 | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | 31,961 | ' | 31,961 | ' | ' | 31,961 | ' |
Issuance of shares for exercise of warrants, shares | ' | 37,582 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares for exercise of warrants | 30 | ' | 30 | ' | ' | 30 | ' |
Employer contribution in defined contribution retirement plan - Shares | ' | 120,380 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employer contribution to defined contribution retirement plan | 1,907 | ' | 1,907 | ' | ' | 1,907 | ' |
Ending balance at Apr. 28, 2013 | 812,515 | 94 | 2,350,146 | 28,525 | -1,571,960 | 806,805 | 5,710 |
Ending balance, shares at Apr. 28, 2013 | ' | 93,778,620 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | 111,537 | ' | ' | ' | 111,787 | 111,787 | -250 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income taxes | -8,500 | ' | ' | ' | ' | -8,500 | ' |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 103,037 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to equity plans, net of tax withholdings, shares | ' | 2,805,276 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to equity plans, net of tax withholdings | 9,293 | 3 | 9,290 | ' | ' | 9,293 | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee stock purchase plan, shares | ' | 608,946 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee stock purchase plan | 7,563 | 0 | 7,563 | ' | ' | 7,563 | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | 37,966 | ' | 37,966 | ' | ' | 37,966 | ' |
Employer contribution in defined contribution retirement plan - Shares | 88,823 | 88,823 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employer contribution to defined contribution retirement plan | 2,228 | ' | 2,228 | ' | ' | 2,228 | ' |
Equity component of senior convertible notes, net of allocated issuance costs | 48,917 | ' | 48,917 | ' | ' | 48,917 | ' |
Sale of controlling interest | -5,460 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -5,460 |
Ending balance at Apr. 27, 2014 | $1,016,059 | $97 | $2,456,110 | $20,025 | ($1,460,173) | $1,016,059 | $0 |
Ending balance, shares at Apr. 27, 2014 | ' | 97,281,665 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Operating activities | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $111,787 | ($5,454) | $42,993 |
Adjust for net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | -250 | -2,611 | 21 |
Consolidated net income (loss) | 111,537 | -8,065 | 43,014 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation | 62,013 | 52,804 | 45,560 |
Amortization | 8,136 | 11,336 | 10,654 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 39,955 | 33,594 | 25,974 |
Equity in (earnings) losses of equity method investment | -585 | 0 | 619 |
Net gain on sale of minority investments | 0 | 0 | -619 |
Impairment of minority investments | 0 | 0 | 616 |
(Gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets and asset disposal groups | -8,313 | -1,350 | 233 |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 0 | 20,643 | 0 |
Gain on fair value measurement of equity-method investment | 0 | 0 | -5,429 |
Gain on fair value remeasurement of contingent consideration related to acquisition | 0 | -7,130 | -4,853 |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 0 | 419 |
Amortization of discount on 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 | 3,151 | 0 | 0 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable | -74,238 | 21,971 | 11,893 |
Inventories | -62,864 | 19,362 | -21,323 |
Other assets | -33,436 | 1,848 | -7,198 |
Accounts payable | 33,965 | 3,015 | -11,990 |
Accrued compensation | 4,580 | 2,390 | 2,094 |
Deferred revenue | 5,505 | -1,760 | -2,383 |
Other accrued liabilities | 9,709 | -368 | -13,270 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 99,115 | 148,290 | 74,011 |
Investing activities | ' | ' | ' |
Additions to property, equipment and improvements | -130,191 | -90,622 | -77,039 |
Purchases of short-term investments | -209,922 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and asset disposal groups | 1,483 | 2,698 | 32 |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | -21,155 | -21,525 | -71,232 |
Proceeds from sale of minority investments | 0 | 10,495 | 913 |
Purchase of intangible assets | 0 | -221 | -1,276 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -359,785 | -99,175 | -148,602 |
Financing activities | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from term loan | 4,230 | 0 | 1,800 |
Repayments of debt | -3,676 | -3,150 | -15,576 |
Proceeds from issuance of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033, net of issuance costs | 255,000 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from the issuance of shares under equity plans and employee stock option and stock purchase plans, net of tax withholdings | 19,141 | 8,567 | 8,146 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 274,695 | 5,417 | -5,630 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 14,025 | 54,532 | -80,221 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 289,076 | 234,544 | 314,765 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 303,101 | 289,076 | 234,544 |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ' | ' | ' |
Cash paid for interest | 2,067 | 2,011 | 2,540 |
Cash paid for taxes | $3,660 | $2,073 | $7,757 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parentheticals) | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | ||
Interest Rate | 5.00% | 0.50% | 0.50% |
Description_of_Business_and_Ba
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | ' |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | |
Description of Business | |
Finisar Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in California in April 1987 and reincorporated in Delaware in November 1999. The Company is a leading provider of optical subsystems and components that are used in data-communication and telecommunication applications. The Company's optical subsystems consist primarily of transmitters, receivers, transceivers, transponders and active optical cables which provide the fundamental optical-electrical or optoelectronic, interface for interconnecting the electronic equipment used in building these networks, including the switches, routers and servers used in wireline networks as well as the antennas and base stations for wireless networks. These products rely on the use of digital and analog RF semiconductor lasers in conjunction with integrated circuits and novel optoelectronic packaging to provide a cost-effective means for transmitting and receiving digital signals over fiber optic cable at speeds ranging from less than 1 gigabit per second, or Gbps, to more than 100 Gbps, over distances of less than 10 meters to more than 2,000 kilometers, using a wide range of network protocols and physical configurations. The Company supplies optical transceivers and transponders that allow point-to-point communications on a fiber using a single specified wavelength or, bundled with multiplexing technologies, can be used to supply multi-Gbps bandwidth over several wavelengths on the same fiber. The Company also provides products known as wavelength selective switches, or WSS. In long-haul and metro networks, each fiber may carry 50 to 100 different high-speed optical channels, each with its own specific optical wavelength. WSS are switches that are used to dynamically switch network traffic from one optical fiber to multiple other fibers without first converting the optical signal to an electronic signal. The wavelength selective feature means that WSS enable any wavelength or combination of wavelengths to be switched from the input fiber to the output fibers. WSS products are sometimes combined with other components and sold as linecards that plug into a system chassis referred to as a reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer, or ROADM. The Company's line of optical components consists primarily of packaged lasers and photodetectors for data communication and telecommunication applications, and passive optical components used in telecommunication applications. Demand for the Company's products is largely driven by the continually growing need for additional network bandwidth created by the ongoing proliferation of data and video traffic driven by video downloads, Internet protocol TV, social networking, on-line gaming, file sharing, enterprise IP/Internet traffic, cloud computing, and data center virtualization that must be handled by both wireline and wireless networks. Mobile traffic is increasing as a result of proliferation of smartphones, tablet computers, and other mobile devices. | |
The Company's manufacturing operations are vertically integrated and include internal production, assembly and test capabilities for the Company's optical subsystem products, as well as key components used in those subsystems. The Company produces many of the key components used in making its products including lasers, photodetectors and integrated circuits, or ICs, designed by its internal IC engineering teams. The Company also has internal assembly and test capabilities that make use of internally designed equipment for the automated testing of the optical subsystems and components. | |
The Company sells its optical subsystem and component products primarily to manufacturers of storage systems, networking equipment and telecommunication equipment such as Alcatel-Lucent, Brocade, Ciena, Cisco Systems, EMC, Emulex, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard Company, Huawei, IBM, Juniper, Nokia-Siemens and Qlogic, as well as their contract manufacturers. These customers in turn sell their systems to businesses and to wireline and wireless telecommunication service providers and cable TV operators, collectively referred to as carriers. | |
Basis of Presentation | |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Finisar Corporation and its controlled subsidiaries (collectively “Finisar” or the “Company”). Non-controlling interest represents the minority shareholders' proportionate share of the net assets and results of operations of the Company's majority-owned subsidiary, Finisar Korea, prior to its sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |
Fiscal Periods | |
On March 6, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors determined to change the fiscal year of the Company from a year ending on April 30 of each year to a year ending on the Sunday closest to the last day of April in each year. This change was effective with the fiscal year ended April 28, 2013. Both fiscal 2014 and 2013 had 52 weeks and fiscal 2015 will have 53 weeks. Prior to this change, the Company maintained its financial records on the basis of a fiscal year ending on April 30, with fiscal quarters ending on the Sunday closest to the end of the period (thirteen-week periods). The first three quarters of fiscal 2014 ended on July 28, 2013, October 27, 2013 and January 26, 2014, respectively. The first three quarters of fiscal 2013 ended on July 29, 2012, October 28, 2012 and January 27, 2013, respectively. The first three quarters of fiscal 2012 ended on July 31, 2011, October 30, 2011, and January 29, 2012, respectively. | |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
Revenue Recognition | |
The Company’s revenue transactions consist predominately of sales of products to customers. Product revenues are generally recognized in the period in which persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, generally upon shipment, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. | |
At the time revenue is recognized, the Company establishes an accrual for estimated warranty expenses associated with sales, recorded as a component of cost of revenues. The Company’s customers and distributors generally do not have return rights. However, the Company has established an allowance for estimated customer returns, based on historical experience, which is netted against revenue. | |
Sales to certain distributors are made under agreements providing distributor price adjustments and rights of return under certain circumstances. Revenue and costs relating to sales to distributors with price protection and rights of return are deferred until products are sold by the distributors to end customers. Revenue recognition depends on notification from the distributor that product has been sold to the end customer. Also reported by the distributor are product resale price, quantity and end customer shipment information, as well as inventory on hand. Deferred revenue on shipments to distributors reflects the effects of distributor price adjustments and the amount of gross margin expected to be realized when distributors sell-through products purchased from us. Accounts receivable from distributors are recognized and inventory is relieved when title to inventories transfers, typically upon shipment from us at which point we have a legally enforceable right to collection under normal payment terms. | |
Segment Reporting | |
The Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) authoritative guidance regarding segment reporting establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company has determined that it operates in one reportable segment comprising optical subsystems and components. Optical subsystems consist primarily of transceivers sold to manufacturers of storage and networking equipment for data communication and telecommunication applications. Optical subsystems also include multiplexers, de-multiplexers and optical add/drop modules for use in telecommunication applications. Optical components consist primarily of packaged lasers and photo-detectors which are incorporated in transceivers for data communication and telecommunication applications. | |
Concentrations of Risk | |
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investment and accounts receivable. The Company invests only in high-quality credit instruments and maintains its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments with several high-quality credit financial institutions. Deposits held with banks, including those held in foreign branches of global banks, may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. | |
Concentrations of credit risk, with respect to accounts receivable, exist to the extent of amounts presented in the financial statements. Generally, the Company does not require collateral or other security to support customer receivables. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers and maintains an allowance for potential credit losses based on historical experience and other information available to management. Losses to date have not been material. The Company’s ten largest customers represented 55% and 40% of total accounts receivable at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively. Two customers accounted for 12% and 11%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of April 27, 2014. Two customers accounted for 13% and 10%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of April 28, 2013. | |
Sales to the Company’s ten largest customers represented 58%, 54% and 59% of total revenues during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively. One customer, Cisco Systems, represented 17% of total revenue during both fiscal 2014 and 2013. Two customers, Cisco Systems and Huawei, represented 19% and 10%, respectively, of total revenues during fiscal 2012. | |
The Company relies on single and limited suppliers for a number of key components. The Company relies primarily on a limited number of significant independent contract manufacturers for the production of certain key components and subassemblies, including lasers, modulators, and printed circuit boards. | |
Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at April 27, 2014 are the net assets of the Company’s operations located at its overseas facilities totaling approximately $485.9 million. | |
Foreign Currency Translation | |
The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Any translation adjustments resulting from this process are shown separately as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in the determination of net income (loss). Included in the determination of net income (loss) were a loss of $2.5 million, a loss of $861,000 and a gain of $368,000 on foreign exchange transactions for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. | |
Research and Development | |
Research and development expenditures are charged to operations as incurred. | |
Shipping and Handling Costs | |
The Company records costs related to shipping and handling in cost of sales for all periods presented. | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
Finisar’s cash equivalents consist of money market funds and highly liquid short-term investments with qualified financial institutions. Finisar considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity from the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. | |
Minority Investments | |
The Company uses the cost method of accounting for investments in companies that do not have a readily determinable fair value in which it holds an interest of less than 20% and over which it does not have the ability to exercise significant influence. For entities in which the Company holds an interest of greater than 20% or in which the Company does have the ability to exercise significant influence, the Company uses the equity method. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and the Company's proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions. In determining if and when a decline in the market value of these investments below their carrying value is other-than-temporary, the Company evaluates the market conditions, offering prices, trends of earnings and cash flows, price multiples, prospects for liquidity and other key measures of performance. The Company’s policy is to recognize an impairment in the value of its minority equity investments when clear evidence of an impairment exists. Factors considered in this assessment include (a) the completion of a new equity financing that may indicate a new value for the investment, (b) the failure to complete a new equity financing arrangement after seeking to raise additional funds or (c) the commencement of proceedings under which the assets of the business may be placed in receivership or liquidated to satisfy the claims of debt and equity stakeholders. The Company’s minority investments in private companies are generally made in exchange for preferred stock with a liquidation preference that is intended to help protect the underlying value of its investment. | |
Fair Value Accounting | |
The FASB authoritative guidance regarding fair valuation defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. The guidance requires or permits fair value measurements with certain exclusions. It provides that a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under this guidance must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. It describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value which are the following: | |
Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; | |
Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and | |
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company's own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. | |
The Company’s Level 1 assets include instruments valued based on quoted market prices in active markets, which generally include money market funds. The Company classifies items in Level 2 if the investments are valued using observable inputs to quoted market prices, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. These investments include commercial papers and certificates of deposit. See Note 12 for additional details regarding the fair value of the Company’s investments. | |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |
The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where, subsequent to delivery, the Company becomes aware of a customer’s potential inability to meet its obligations, it records a specific allowance for the doubtful account to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due and historical actual bad debt history. A material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations to the Company could result in a material reduction in the estimated amount of accounts receivable that can ultimately be collected and an increase in the Company’s general and administrative expenses for the shortfall. Accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when identified as fully uncollectable. | |
Inventories | |
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. | |
The Company permanently writes down to its estimated net realizable value the cost of inventory that the Company specifically identifies and considers obsolete or excessive to fulfill future sales estimates. The Company defines obsolete inventory as inventory that will no longer be used in the manufacturing process. Excess inventory is generally defined as inventory in excess of projected usage and is determined using management’s best estimate of future demand, based upon information then available to the Company. The Company also considers: (1) parts and subassemblies that can be used in alternative finished products, (2) parts and subassemblies that are unlikely to be engineered out of the Company’s products, and (3) known design changes which would reduce the Company’s ability to use the inventory as planned. Inventory on hand that is in excess of future demand is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Obligations to purchase inventory acquired by subcontractors based on forecasts provided by the Company are recognized at the time such obligations arise. | |
Property, Equipment and Improvements | |
Property, equipment and improvements are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Property, equipment and improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally three years to seven years, except for buildings which are depreciated over 25 years. Land is carried at acquisition cost and not depreciated. Leased land is depreciated over the life of the lease. | |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | |
Goodwill, purchased technology and other intangible assets resulting from acquisitions are accounted for under the acquisition method. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Amortization of purchased technology and other intangibles has been recorded on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from three to 15 years. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change between annual impairment tests that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit holding the goodwill below its carrying value. | |
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | |
The Company periodically evaluates whether changes have occurred to long-lived assets that would require revision of the remaining estimated useful life of the property, improvements and finite-lived intangible assets or render them not recoverable. If such circumstances arise, the Company uses an estimate of the undiscounted value of expected future operating cash flows to determine whether the long-lived assets are impaired. If the aggregate undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, the resulting impairment charge to be recorded is calculated based on the excess of the carrying value of the assets over the fair value of such assets, with the fair value determined based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows. | |
Restructuring Costs | |
The Company recognizes liability for exit and disposal activities when the liability is incurred. Facilities consolidation charges are calculated using estimates and are based upon the remaining future lease commitments for vacated facilities from the date of facility consolidation, net of estimated future sublease income. The estimated costs of vacating these leased facilities are based on market information and trend analysis, including information obtained from third party real estate sources. | |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense | |
The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchases under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values. The Company uses the grant-date fair value of its common stock to determine the fair value of restricted stock units. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and employee stock purchases. The fair value of the portion of the awards that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense in the consolidated statements of operations under the single-option approach on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods. | |
Income Taxes | |
The Company uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of recorded assets and liabilities and their reported amounts, along with net operating loss carryforwards and credit carryforwards. This method also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. | |
The Company provides for income taxes based upon the geographic composition of worldwide earnings and tax regulations governing each region. The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Also, the Company’s current effective tax rate assumes that United States income taxes are not provided for the undistributed earnings of non-United States subsidiaries. The Company intends to indefinitely reinvest the earnings of all foreign corporate subsidiaries for past and subsequent accumulated earnings. | |
Recent and Pending Adoption of New Accounting Standards | |
In May 2014, the FASB, jointly with the International Accounting Standards Board, issued a comprehensive new standard on revenue recognition from contracts with customers. The standard's core principle is that a reporting entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In applying this new guidance to contracts within its scope, an entity will: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligation in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Additionally, this new guidance would require significantly expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. Provisions of this new standard are effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those annual periods) beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt this new guidance. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows from adoption of this standard. | |
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standards setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows upon adoption. |
Net_Income_Loss_Per_Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Net Income per Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Per Share | ' | |||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Per Share | ||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and dilutive potential common shares from stock options and restricted stock units (under the treasury stock method), 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (on an as-if-converted basis), and 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (under the treasury stock method) outstanding during the period. | ||||||||||||
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $ | 111,787 | $ | (5,454 | ) | $ | 42,993 | |||||
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share | $ | 111,787 | $ | (5,454 | ) | $ | 42,993 | |||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
Interest expense on 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 | 2,157 | — | — | |||||||||
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share | $ | 113,944 | $ | (5,454 | ) | $ | 42,993 | |||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share - weighted average shares | 95,979 | 92,860 | 90,823 | |||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units | 4,385 | — | 3,327 | |||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 36 | |||||||||
5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 | 3,748 | — | — | |||||||||
Dilutive potential common shares | 8,133 | — | 3,363 | |||||||||
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share | 104,112 | 92,860 | 94,186 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.16 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.47 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 1.09 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.46 | |||||
The following table presents common shares related to potentially dilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units | 1,057 | 4,599 | 1,189 | |||||||||
Conversion of 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 | — | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||||||||
Conversion of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (1) | — | — | — | |||||||||
1,057 | 8,347 | 4,937 | ||||||||||
(1) 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method since the conversion price exceeded the average market price for the Company's common stock. |
Acquisitions_and_Divestiture
Acquisitions and Divestiture | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ' | |||
Acquisitions | ' | |||
Acquisition and Divestiture | ||||
Acquisition of u2t Photonics AG | ||||
On January 31, 2014, the Company acquired all outstanding equity interests in u2t Photonics AG ("u2t"), a German company engaged in research, development and marketing of optical components for high-speed telecom applications. The results of u2t's operations have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since that date. With this transaction, the Company added u2t's Indium-Phosphide (“InP”) -based 100 Gbps high speed receivers and photodetectors to its existing portfolio of high speed optics technologies. In addition, this acquisition consolidated the Company’s previously announced partnership with u2t on InP-based IQ Mach-Zehnder modulators for 100 Gbps coherent applications. These receiver, photodetector and modulator technologies and products, when combined with the Company’s narrow-line width tunable lasers, will enable the Company to offer its customers vertically integrated modules for the 100 Gbps coherent metro and long haul markets. | ||||
The provisional acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred is $19.2 million, consisting of an upfront cash payment, and is subject to working capital adjustments, which are expected to be finalized during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. | ||||
The following table summarizes the provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands): | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 164 | ||
Accounts receivable | 4,102 | |||
Inventory | 7,396 | |||
Other current assets | 3,240 | |||
Property, equipment and improvements | 4,736 | |||
Intangible assets | 13,480 | |||
Total identifiable assets acquired | 33,118 | |||
Current liabilities | (24,815 | ) | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (4,315 | ) | ||
Total liabilities assumed | (29,130 | ) | ||
Net identifiable assets acquired | 3,988 | |||
Goodwill | 15,252 | |||
Net assets acquired | $ | 19,240 | ||
The Company is in the process of obtaining a third-party valuation of acquired intangible assets; thus, provisional measurements of intangible assets, goodwill and deferred taxes are subject to change. | ||||
Of the $13.5 million of acquired intangible assets, $3.9 million was assigned to in-process research and development assets that were recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. The remaining $9.6 million of acquired intangibles are subject to a weighted-average useful life of approximately six years. The definite-lived intangible assets include developed technology of $7.9 million (approximately six-year weighted average useful life), customer relationships of $1.6 million (six-year useful life), and order backlog of $20,000 (three-month useful life). | ||||
The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of u2t. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. | ||||
The acquisition-date fair value of acquired accounts receivable was the same as their contractual amount. | ||||
The Company recognized $755,000 of acquisition related costs that were expensed in the year ended April 27, 2014. These costs are included in general and administrative operating expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. | ||||
Unaudited pro forma and other supplemental financial statement disclosures otherwise required by ASC 805 for material business combinations have not been presented herein because management does not believe the acquisition of u2t is significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Divestiture of Finisar Korea | ||||
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company divested all of its interest in Finisar Korea to a third party and recorded a $8.2 million gain which is included in other income (loss), net in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended April 27, 2014. Other financial statement disclosures otherwise required by ASC 205 for material discontinued operations have not been presented herein because management does not believe this transaction is significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Divestiture | ' | |||
Acquisition and Divestiture | ||||
Acquisition of u2t Photonics AG | ||||
On January 31, 2014, the Company acquired all outstanding equity interests in u2t Photonics AG ("u2t"), a German company engaged in research, development and marketing of optical components for high-speed telecom applications. The results of u2t's operations have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since that date. With this transaction, the Company added u2t's Indium-Phosphide (“InP”) -based 100 Gbps high speed receivers and photodetectors to its existing portfolio of high speed optics technologies. In addition, this acquisition consolidated the Company’s previously announced partnership with u2t on InP-based IQ Mach-Zehnder modulators for 100 Gbps coherent applications. These receiver, photodetector and modulator technologies and products, when combined with the Company’s narrow-line width tunable lasers, will enable the Company to offer its customers vertically integrated modules for the 100 Gbps coherent metro and long haul markets. | ||||
The provisional acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred is $19.2 million, consisting of an upfront cash payment, and is subject to working capital adjustments, which are expected to be finalized during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. | ||||
The following table summarizes the provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands): | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 164 | ||
Accounts receivable | 4,102 | |||
Inventory | 7,396 | |||
Other current assets | 3,240 | |||
Property, equipment and improvements | 4,736 | |||
Intangible assets | 13,480 | |||
Total identifiable assets acquired | 33,118 | |||
Current liabilities | (24,815 | ) | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (4,315 | ) | ||
Total liabilities assumed | (29,130 | ) | ||
Net identifiable assets acquired | 3,988 | |||
Goodwill | 15,252 | |||
Net assets acquired | $ | 19,240 | ||
The Company is in the process of obtaining a third-party valuation of acquired intangible assets; thus, provisional measurements of intangible assets, goodwill and deferred taxes are subject to change. | ||||
Of the $13.5 million of acquired intangible assets, $3.9 million was assigned to in-process research and development assets that were recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. The remaining $9.6 million of acquired intangibles are subject to a weighted-average useful life of approximately six years. The definite-lived intangible assets include developed technology of $7.9 million (approximately six-year weighted average useful life), customer relationships of $1.6 million (six-year useful life), and order backlog of $20,000 (three-month useful life). | ||||
The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of u2t. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. | ||||
The acquisition-date fair value of acquired accounts receivable was the same as their contractual amount. | ||||
The Company recognized $755,000 of acquisition related costs that were expensed in the year ended April 27, 2014. These costs are included in general and administrative operating expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. | ||||
Unaudited pro forma and other supplemental financial statement disclosures otherwise required by ASC 805 for material business combinations have not been presented herein because management does not believe the acquisition of u2t is significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Divestiture of Finisar Korea | ||||
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company divested all of its interest in Finisar Korea to a third party and recorded a $8.2 million gain which is included in other income (loss), net in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended April 27, 2014. Other financial statement disclosures otherwise required by ASC 205 for material discontinued operations have not been presented herein because management does not believe this transaction is significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
Intangible_Assets_Including_Go
Intangible Assets Including Goodwill | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Intangible Assets Including Goodwill | ' | |||||||||||
Intangible Assets Including Goodwill | ||||||||||||
The following tables reflect intangible assets as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013: | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||
Amortization | ||||||||||||
Purchased technology | $ | 102,124 | $ | (85,007 | ) | $ | 17,117 | |||||
Purchased trade name | 1,172 | (1,172 | ) | — | ||||||||
Purchased customer relationships | 21,344 | (11,344 | ) | 10,000 | ||||||||
Purchased internal use software and backlog | 2,816 | (1,666 | ) | 1,150 | ||||||||
Purchased patents | 2,620 | (647 | ) | 1,973 | ||||||||
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | 130,076 | (99,836 | ) | 30,240 | ||||||||
In-process research and development | 3,900 | — | 3,900 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 133,976 | $ | (99,836 | ) | $ | 34,140 | |||||
April 28, 2013 | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||
Amortization | ||||||||||||
Purchased technology | $ | 101,884 | $ | (86,991 | ) | $ | 14,893 | |||||
Purchased trade name | 2,072 | (2,072 | ) | — | ||||||||
Purchased customer relationships | 34,894 | (22,249 | ) | 12,645 | ||||||||
Purchased internal use software and backlog | 3,146 | (1,670 | ) | 1,476 | ||||||||
Purchased patents | 1,872 | (429 | ) | 1,443 | ||||||||
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | 143,868 | (113,411 | ) | 30,457 | ||||||||
In-process research and development | 250 | (250 | ) | — | ||||||||
Total | $ | 144,118 | $ | (113,661 | ) | $ | 30,457 | |||||
The amortization expense on intangible assets was $7.5 million, $10.9 million and $9.9 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | ||||||||||||
Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter as of April 27, 2014 is as follows: | ||||||||||||
Year | Amount (in thousands) | |||||||||||
2015 | $ | 8,155 | ||||||||||
2016 | 7,890 | |||||||||||
2017 | 5,805 | |||||||||||
2018 | 3,707 | |||||||||||
2019 | 2,650 | |||||||||||
2020 and beyond | 2,033 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 30,240 | ||||||||||
The following table reflects the changes to the carrying amount of goodwill (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2012 | $ | 81,431 | ||||||||||
Addition related to an acquisition | 10,055 | |||||||||||
Goodwill allocated to asset disposal groups | (500 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at April 28, 2013 | 90,986 | |||||||||||
Addition related to u2t acquisition (Note 4) | 15,252 | |||||||||||
Goodwill allocated to asset disposal group | (124 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at April 27, 2014 | $ | 106,114 | ||||||||||
Investments
Investments | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income Securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's portfolio of fixed income securities consists of commercial paper notes and term bank certificates of deposit. All of the Company's investments in fixed income securities have original maturity (maturity at the purchase date) of less than 12 months. Investments with original maturities of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents. All of the Company's investments in fixed income securities are classified as held-to-maturity since the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these investments until maturity. These investments are carried at amortized cost. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's investments in fixed income securities as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | 28-Apr-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Unrealized | Gross Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Amortized Cost | Gains | Losses | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Gains | Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial paper | $ | 89,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 89,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Certificates of deposit | 120,000 | — | — | 120,000 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Reported as: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term investments | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
The Company monitors its investment portfolio for impairment on a periodic basis. In order to determine whether a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, the Company evaluates, among other factors: the duration and extent to which the fair value has been less than the carrying value; the Company's financial condition and business outlook, including key operational and cash flow metrics, current market conditions and future trends in its industry; the Company's relative competitive position within the industry; and the Company's intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. A decline in the fair value of the security below amortized cost that is deemed other-than-temporary is charged to earnings, resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the affected securities. During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 there were no realized gains or losses, and the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minority Investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Included in minority investments at both April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 was $884,000 representing the carrying value of the Company's minority investment in one privately held company accounted for under the cost method. Additionally, included in minority investments is $1.2 million and $0 at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively, representing the carrying value of the Company's minority investment in one privately held company accounted for under the equity method. At April 27, 2014, the Company had a 19.9% ownership interest in this company. For the year ended April 27, 2014, the Company recorded income of $585,000 representing its share of the net income of this minority investee, which was included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s investments in these early stage companies were primarily motivated by its desire to gain early access to new technology. The Company’s investments are passive in nature in that the Company generally does not obtain representation on the board of directors of the companies in which it invests. |
Inventories
Inventories | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Inventories | ' | |||||||
Inventories | ||||||||
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): | As of | |||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 52,594 | $ | 44,705 | ||||
Work-in-process | 126,181 | 95,937 | ||||||
Finished goods | 80,984 | 60,028 | ||||||
Total inventories | $ | 259,759 | $ | 200,670 | ||||
Including: inventory consigned to others | $ | 31,998 | $ | 37,300 | ||||
Property_Equipment_and_Improve
Property, Equipment and Improvements | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Property, Equipment and Improvements | ' | |||||||
Property, Equipment and Improvements | ||||||||
Property, equipment and improvements consist of the following (in thousands): | As of | |||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||
Land and buildings | $ | 49,995 | $ | 29,834 | ||||
Computer equipment | 55,611 | 54,868 | ||||||
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | 5,213 | 5,373 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 435,262 | 352,032 | ||||||
Leasehold property and improvements | 37,353 | 32,665 | ||||||
Total | 583,434 | 474,772 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (310,106 | ) | (273,330 | ) | ||||
Property, equipment and improvements (net) | $ | 273,328 | $ | 201,442 | ||||
Other_Accrued_Liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Other Accrued Liabilities | ' | |||||||
Other Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): | As of | |||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||
Warranty accrual (Note 19) | $ | 5,744 | $ | 4,155 | ||||
Other liabilities | 26,032 | 19,378 | ||||||
Total | $ | 31,776 | $ | 23,533 | ||||
Debt
Debt | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | |||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Debt | ' | ||||||||
Debt | |||||||||
The Company’s convertible debt as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 is summarized as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||
Carrying | Interest | Due in | |||||||
Description | amount | rate | fiscal year | ||||||
As of April 27, 2014 | |||||||||
Convertible Senior Notes due October 2029 | $ | 40,015 | 5.00% | 2030 | |||||
Convertible Senior Notes due December 2033 | $ | 212,253 | 0.50% | 2034 | |||||
Total | $ | 252,268 | |||||||
As of April 28, 2013 | |||||||||
Convertible Senior Notes due October 2029 | $ | 40,015 | 5.00% | 2030 | |||||
Total | $ | 40,015 | |||||||
0.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 | |||||||||
In December 2013, the Company issued and sold $258.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (the "2033 Notes") at par. The terms of the 2033 Notes are governed by an indenture by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee. The 2033 Notes will mature on December 15, 2033, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. The 2033 Notes are senior unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company, and are effectively subordinated to the Company's secured indebtedness and the indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company's subsidiaries. The 2033 Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.5% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 each year. | |||||||||
Holders of the 2033 Notes may convert their 2033 Notes at their option prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding June 15, 2033 only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on January 26, 2014 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the applicable conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period ("measurement period"), in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 2033 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the applicable conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. On or after June 15, 2033 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2033 Notes at any time, regardless of whether any of the foregoing circumstances have occurred. The conversion rate will initially equal 33.1301 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2033 Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $30.18 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment. Upon conversion of a note, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, either cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company's election, as provided in the indenture. If holders elect to convert their 2033 Notes in connection with a "fundamental change" (as defined in the indenture) that occurs on or before December 22, 2018, the Company will, to the extent provided in the indenture, increase the conversion rate applicable to such 2033 Notes ("make-whole feature"). | |||||||||
In the event of a fundamental change, holders will have the option to require the Company to redeem for cash any 2033 Notes held by them at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Holders also have the option to require the Company to redeem for cash any 2033 Notes held by them on December 15, 2018, December 15, 2023 and December 15, 2028 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may redeem the 2033 Notes in whole or in part at any time on or after December 22, 2018 at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. | |||||||||
The Company considered the features embedded in the 2033 Notes, that is, the conversion feature, the holders' put feature, the Company's call feature, and the make-whole feature, and concluded that they are not required to be bifurcated and accounted for separately from the host debt instrument. | |||||||||
Because of its option to settle conversion of the 2033 Notes in cash, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the 2033 Notes. The carrying amount of the liability component at issuance date of $209.1 million was calculated by estimating the fair value of similar liabilities without a conversion feature. The residual principal amount of the 2033 Notes of $49.6 million was allocated to the equity component. The resulting debt discount is amortized as interest expense. As of April 27, 2014, the remaining debt discount amortization period was 55 months. | |||||||||
The 2033 Notes consisted of the following: | |||||||||
As of | |||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Liability component: | |||||||||
Principal | $ | 258,750 | |||||||
Unamortized debt discount | (46,497 | ) | |||||||
Net carrying amount of the liability component | $ | 212,253 | |||||||
Carrying amount of the equity component | $ | 49,648 | |||||||
The Company incurred approximately $3.8 million in transaction costs in connection with the issuance of the 2033 Notes. These costs were allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. Transaction costs of $3.1 million, allocated to the liability component, were recognized as a non-current asset and are amortized. Transaction costs of $725,000, allocated to the equity component, were recognized as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. | |||||||||
The following table sets forth interest expense information related to the 2033 Notes: | |||||||||
Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
(in thousands, except percentages) | 27-Apr-14 | ||||||||
Contractual interest expense | $ | 458 | |||||||
Amortization of the debt discount | 3,151 | ||||||||
Amortization of issuance costs | 231 | ||||||||
Total interest cost | $ | 3,840 | |||||||
Effective interest rate on the liability component | 4.87 | % | |||||||
The Company applies the treasury stock method to determine the potential dilutive effect of the 2033 Notes on net income per share as a result of the Company's intent and stated policy to settle the principal amount of the 2033 Notes in cash. | |||||||||
5.0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 | |||||||||
In October , 2009, the Company issued and sold $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). The terms of the 2033 Notes are governed by an indenture by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee. The 2029 Notes will mature on October 15, 2029, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 5.0% per annum on each April 15 and October 15, beginning on April 15, 2010. The 2029 Notes are senior unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company, and rank equally in right of payment with the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness, but are effectively subordinated to the Company’s secured indebtedness and liabilities to the extent of the value of the collateral securing those obligations, and structurally subordinated to the indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries. Holders may convert the 2029 Notes into shares of the Company’s common stock, at their option, at any time prior to the close of business on the trading day before the stated maturity date. The initial conversion rate is 93.6768 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2029 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $10.68 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. Upon conversion of the 2029 Notes, holders will receive shares of common stock unless the Company obtains consent from a majority of the holders to deliver cash or a combination of cash and shares of common stock in satisfaction of its conversion obligation. If a holder elects to convert the 2029 Notes in connection with a “fundamental change” (as defined in the indenture) that occurs prior to October 15, 2014, the conversion rate applicable to the 2029 Notes will be increased as provided in the indenture. | |||||||||
Holders may require the Company to redeem, for cash, all or part of their 2029 Notes upon a “fundamental change” at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date. Holders may also require the Company to redeem, for cash, any of their 2029 Notes on October 15, 2014, October 15, 2016, October 15, 2019 and October 15, 2024 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date. | |||||||||
The Company has the right to redeem the 2029 Notes in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, at any time on or after October 22, 2014 if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending within five trading days of the date on which the Company provides the notice of redemption. | |||||||||
The Company considered the embedded derivative in the 2029 Notes, that is, the conversion feature, and concluded that it is indexed to the Company’s common stock and would be classified as equity, were it to be accounted for separately and thus is not required to be bifurcated and accounted for separately from the debt. | |||||||||
The Company also considered the Company’s call feature and the holders’ put feature in the event of a change in control under the provisions of FASB authoritative guidance, and concluded that they need not be accounted for separately from the debt. | |||||||||
In fiscal 2011, the Company entered into privately-negotiated agreements with existing holders of the 2029 Notes to exchange an aggregate of approximately$60.0 million principal amount of the 2029 Notes. Following these exchanges, $40.0 million principal amount of the 2029 Notes remained outstanding. | |||||||||
As explained above, the terms of the 2029 Notes include a provision that allows the holders to require the Company to redeem any of their notes on October 15, 2014. Accordingly, all $40.0 million of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes outstanding as of April 27, 2014 was classified as a current liability as of that date. | |||||||||
Germany Loans | |||||||||
As a result of the acquisition of u2t, the Company's consolidated liabilities included loan obligations to eight German financing institutions under which an acquisition-date aggregate principal balance of approximately $4.5 million was outstanding, with interest rates ranging from 2.70% to 15.31% per annum. The Company repaid approximately $3.7 million of these loans during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, and the remaining principal outstanding under these loans as of April 27, 2014 was $836,000, of which $243,000 was included in other current liabilities and $593,000 was included in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of April 27, 2014. These loans mature at various dates through December 2019. |
Commitments
Commitments | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
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Commitments [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
Commitments | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
Commitments | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s future commitments at April 27, 2014 included minimum payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Less Than | 1-3 Years | 4-5 Years | After | ||||||||||||||||
1 Year | 5 Years | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating leases (a) | $ | 56,441 | $ | 11,667 | $ | 19,985 | $ | 15,489 | $ | 9,300 | ||||||||||
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(a) | Includes operating lease obligations that have been accrued as restructuring charges. | |||||||||||||||||||
Rent expense under the non-cancelable operating leases was approximately $10.0 million, $9.7 million and $8.5 million for the years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. The Company subleases a portion of its facilities that it considers to be in excess of its requirements. Sublease income was $266,000, $250,000 and $380,000 for the years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. Certain leases have scheduled rent increases which have been included in the above table. Other leases contain provisions to adjust rental rates for inflation during their terms, most of which are based on to-be-published indices. Rents subject to these adjustments are included in the above table based on current rates. |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair Value | Carrying | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market funds | $ | 30,169 | $ | 30,169 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 30,169 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
Commercial paper | 89,922 | — | 89,922 | — | 89,922 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit | 120,000 | — | 120,000 | — | 120,000 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 240,091 | $ | 30,169 | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | 240,091 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
The Company's Level 2 financial instruments in the table above are valued using quoted market prices for similar instruments or non-binding market prices that are corroborated by observable market data. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company has not estimated the fair value of its minority investments in two privately held companies as it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these investments because of the lack of quoted market prices and the inability to estimate fair value without incurring excessive costs. As of April 27, 2014, the carrying value of the Company's minority investments in these privately held companies was $2.1 million, which management believes is not impaired. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27-Apr-14 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair Value | Carrying | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2029 Notes | $ | 40,015 | $ | 104,105 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 104,105 | $ | 40,015 | $ | 59,931 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 59,931 | ||||||||||||||
2033 Notes | 212,253 | 305,307 | — | — | 305,307 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 252,268 | $ | 409,412 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 409,412 | $ | 40,015 | $ | 59,931 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 59,931 | ||||||||||||||
The fair values of the 2029 Notes and 2033 Notes are based on the price in the open market as of or close to the respective balance sheet dates. The difference between the carrying value and the fair value is primarily due to the spread between the conversion price and the market value of the shares underlying the conversion as of each respective balance sheet date. |
Stockholders_Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment was the only component of the accumulated other comprehensive income as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013. | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock and Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||||||
As of April 27, 2014, Finisar is authorized to issue 750,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock and 5,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock. The holder of each share of common stock has the right to one vote and is entitled to receive dividends when and as declared by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company has never declared or paid dividends on its common stock. The Company has authority to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series having such rights, preferences and privileges as may be designated by the Company’s board of directors. | ||||||||||||||||||
Common stock subject to future issuance as of April 27, 2014 is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of convertible notes | 3,748,478 | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of outstanding options | 2,621,844 | |||||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted stock awards | 6,516,317 | |||||||||||||||||
Available for grant under employee stock incentive plan | 14,984,092 | |||||||||||||||||
Available for grant under employee stock purchase plan | 774,997 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 28,645,728 | |||||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||||||||||||||||||
In September 2009, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which includes its sub-plan, the International Employee Stock Purchase Plan (together the “ESPP”), under which 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have been reserved for issuance. The ESPP was approved by the Company’s stockholders in November 2009. The ESPP permits eligible employees to purchase Finisar common stock through payroll deductions, which may not exceed 20% of the employee’s total compensation. Stock may be purchased under the plan at a price equal to 85% of the fair market value of Finisar common stock on either the first or the last day of the offering period, whichever is lower. 608,946, 577,136 and 334,464 shares were issued under the ESPP during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Plans | ||||||||||||||||||
In September 1999, Finisar’s 1999 Stock Option Plan was adopted by the board of directors and approved by the stockholders. An amendment and restatement of the 1999 Stock Option Plan, including renaming it the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”), was approved by the board of directors in September 2005 and by the stockholders in October 2005. A total of 2,625,000 shares of common stock were initially reserved for issuance under the 2005 Plan. The share reserve automatically increases on May 1 of each calendar year by a number of shares equal to 5% of the number of shares of Finisar’s common stock issued and outstanding as of the immediately preceding April 30, subject to certain restrictions on the aggregate maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to incentive stock options. The types of stock-based awards available under the 2005 Plan includes stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and other stock-based awards which vest upon the attainment of designated performance goals or the satisfaction of specified service requirements or, in the case of certain RSUs or other stock-based awards, become payable upon the expiration of a designated time period following such vesting events. Options generally vest over five years and have a maximum term of 10 years. As of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, no shares were subject to repurchase. | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock Options | ||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the changes in stock options outstanding under the Company’s employee stock plans is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Options Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||||
(In years) | ($000’s) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2011 | 5,162,077 | $ | 12.53 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | (444,533 | ) | $ | 7.65 | $ | 5,383 | -1 | |||||||||||
Options canceled | (241,938 | ) | $ | 23.36 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2012 | 4,475,606 | $ | 12.42 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | (451,081 | ) | $ | 4.21 | $ | 4,394 | -1 | |||||||||||
Options canceled | (218,193 | ) | $ | 15.61 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at April 28, 2013 | 3,806,332 | $ | 13.22 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | (1,115,484 | ) | $ | 10.38 | $ | 14,227 | -1 | |||||||||||
Options canceled | (69,004 | ) | $ | 17.79 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at April 27, 2014 | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | 3.57 | $ | 36,498 | -2 | |||||||||||
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-1 | Represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of Finisar common stock at exercise date. | |||||||||||||||||
-2 | Represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of Finisar common stock at April 27, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of April 27, 2014: | ||||||||||||||||||
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices | Number | Weighted- | Weighted- | Number | Weighted- | |||||||||||||
Outstanding | Average | Average | Exercisable | Average | ||||||||||||||
Remaining | Exercise | Exercise | ||||||||||||||||
Contractual Life | Price | Price | ||||||||||||||||
(In years) | ||||||||||||||||||
$1.20 | - | $3.04 | 20,916 | 4.55 | $ | 2.64 | 20,916 | $ | 2.64 | |||||||||
$3.36 | - | $3.36 | 619,956 | 4.63 | $ | 3.36 | 619,956 | $ | 3.36 | |||||||||
$5.12 | - | $8.08 | 153,259 | 2.18 | $ | 7.01 | 153,259 | $ | 7.01 | |||||||||
$8.29 | - | $8.29 | 471,547 | 5.62 | $ | 8.29 | 471,547 | $ | 8.29 | |||||||||
$8.32 | - | $14.24 | 280,689 | 2.18 | $ | 11.8 | 280,689 | $ | 11.8 | |||||||||
$14.32 | - | $21.68 | 450,650 | 2.59 | $ | 19.58 | 450,650 | $ | 19.58 | |||||||||
$22.32 | - | $26.64 | 382,552 | 2.67 | $ | 25.76 | 382,552 | $ | 25.76 | |||||||||
$27.12 | - | $39.12 | 241,646 | 2.5 | $ | 34.03 | 241,646 | $ | 34.3 | |||||||||
$42.56 | - | $42.56 | 624 | 2.02 | $ | 42.56 | 624 | $ | 42.56 | |||||||||
$419.84 | - | $419.84 | 5 | 3.02 | $ | 419.84 | 5 | $ | 419.84 | |||||||||
2,621,844 | 3.57 | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | ||||||||||||||
The Company’s vested and expected-to-vest stock options and exercisable stock options as of April 27, 2014 are summarized in the following table: | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Weighted-Average | Weighted-Average | Aggregate | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Exercise Price | Remaining | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||||
Contractual Term | ||||||||||||||||||
(In years) | ($000’s) | |||||||||||||||||
Vested and expected-to-vest options | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | 3.57 | $ | 36,497 | ||||||||||||
Exercisable options | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | 3.57 | $ | 36,497 | ||||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $27.57 as of April 25, 2014. The total number of shares underlying in-the-money options exercisable as of April 27, 2014 was approximately 2.4 million. | ||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units | ||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the changes in RSUs outstanding under the Company’s 2005 Plan is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||||
Average Grant | ||||||||||||||||||
Date Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 30, 2011 | 2,477,554 | $ | 15.09 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 2,478,406 | $ | 15.2 | |||||||||||||||
Vested | (733,085 | ) | $ | 18.51 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (209,178 | ) | $ | 15.34 | ||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 30, 2012 | 4,013,697 | $ | 15.03 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 2,858,150 | $ | 13.03 | |||||||||||||||
Vested | (1,247,302 | ) | $ | 14.17 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (248,761 | ) | $ | 14.73 | ||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 28, 2013 | 5,375,784 | $ | 14.13 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 3,190,116 | $ | 16.91 | |||||||||||||||
Vested | (1,833,294 | ) | $ | 17.33 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (216,289 | ) | $ | 14.97 | ||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 27, 2014 | 6,516,317 | $ | 15.44 | |||||||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs outstanding at April 27, 2014 was $179.7 million. The grant-date fair value of RSUs vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $30.4 million, $17.7 million and $12.9 million, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||
As of April 27, 2014, the Company had $66.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to RSUs grants. These expenses are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 29 months. | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-Based Compensation Cost | ||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the detailed allocation of the share-based compensation expense for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012 which was reflected in the Company’s operating results (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense by caption: | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | $ | 8,261 | $ | 6,915 | $ | 5,755 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 14,660 | 10,970 | 8,375 | |||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 5,083 | 3,743 | 2,906 | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,962 | 10,333 | 7,221 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 37,966 | $ | 31,961 | $ | 24,257 | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense by type of award: | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Stock options | $ | 693 | $ | 1,892 | $ | 5,862 | ||||||||||||
RSUs | 34,506 | 26,794 | 15,232 | |||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase rights under ESPP | 2,767 | 3,275 | 3,163 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 37,966 | $ | 31,961 | $ | 24,257 | ||||||||||||
Total share-based compensation cost capitalized as part of inventory was $1.7 million and $1.5 million as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||
The fair value of employee stock purchase rights granted under the ESPP in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: | ||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Expected term (in years) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | |||||||||||||||
Volatility | 40% - 47% | 50% - 53% | 82% - 87% | |||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.01 - 0.13% | 0.10 - 0.15% | 0.04 - 0.11% | |||||||||||||||
Dividend yield | — | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||
The expected term of employee stock purchase rights is the average of the remaining purchase periods under each offering period. | ||||||||||||||||||
The Company calculated the volatility factor based on the Company’s historical stock prices. | ||||||||||||||||||
The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on constant maturity bonds from the Federal Reserve in which the maturity approximates the expected term. | ||||||||||||||||||
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model calls for a single expected dividend yield as an input. The Company has not issued and does not expect to issue any dividends. | ||||||||||||||||||
As share-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience. | ||||||||||||||||||
The weighted-average estimated per share fair value of purchase rights granted under the 2009 Purchase Plan in fiscal 2014 and 2013 and 2012 was $3.69, $2.81 and $4.89, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based award and the stock price volatility. The assumptions listed above represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, recorded share-based compensation expense could have been materially different from that depicted above. In addition, the Company is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If the actual forfeiture rate is materially different from this estimate, the share-based compensation expense could be materially different. |
Employee_Benefit_Plan
Employee Benefit Plan | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Employee Benefit Plan | ' |
Employee Benefit Plan | |
The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code which covers all eligible employees. Employees are eligible to participate in the plan on the first day of the calendar year quarter immediately following completion of eligibility requirements as required by the plan. | |
Under the plan, each participant may contribute up to 20% of his or her pre-tax gross compensation up to a statutory limit, which is $17,500, $17,500 and $17,000 for calendar year 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All amounts contributed by participants and earnings on participant contributions are fully vested at all times. The Company may contribute an amount equal to one-half of the first 6% of each participant’s contribution. The Company may make the matching contribution in shares of Finisar common stock in lieu of cash. Contributions made in shares will be allocated to each participant’s account using the share price on the date the Company matching contribution is made to the plan. | |
The Company made a discretionary matching contribution of 88,823 shares for a total contribution of $2.1 million during the year ended April 27, 2014. The Company’s expenses related to this plan were $2.1 million, $1.9 million and $1.7 million for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Income Taxes | ' | |||||||||||
Income Taxes | ||||||||||||
The components of income tax expense (benefit) consist of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
Federal | $ | (385 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
State | 523 | (45 | ) | 199 | ||||||||
Foreign | 5,691 | 3,896 | 3,608 | |||||||||
5,829 | 3,851 | 3,807 | ||||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
Foreign | (2,945 | ) | (3,624 | ) | (1,802 | ) | ||||||
(2,945 | ) | (3,624 | ) | (1,802 | ) | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | $ | 2,884 | $ | 227 | $ | 2,005 | ||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest consists of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
U.S. | $ | 46,314 | $ | (21,863 | ) | $ | 10,504 | |||||
Foreign | 68,107 | 14,025 | 34,515 | |||||||||
$ | 114,421 | $ | (7,838 | ) | $ | 45,019 | ||||||
A reconciliation of the income tax provision at the federal statutory rate and the effective rate is as follows: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
Expected income tax provision (benefit) at U.S. federal statutory rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||||
Foreign rate differential | (18.3 | ) | 38.3 | (22.8 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2.5 | (45.2 | ) | 7.7 | ||||||||
Non-deductible transaction costs | 0.4 | (5.8 | ) | 0.8 | ||||||||
Non-recurring acquisition-related gain | — | 31.1 | (3.8 | ) | ||||||||
Valuation allowance | (21.4 | ) | (101.0 | ) | (17.0 | ) | ||||||
Intangibles impairment | — | 36.8 | — | |||||||||
Research and development credits | (1.8 | ) | 18.7 | (1.6 | ) | |||||||
Non-deductible acquisition-related charge | — | (6.2 | ) | 3.9 | ||||||||
Other | 6.1 | (4.6 | ) | 2.3 | ||||||||
2.5 | % | (2.9 | )% | 4.5 | % | |||||||
The components of deferred taxes consist of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Inventory adjustments | $ | 8,905 | $ | 9,170 | $ | 11,640 | ||||||
Accruals and reserves | 18,673 | 14,194 | 12,782 | |||||||||
Tax credits | 24,259 | 21,869 | 17,982 | |||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | 95,952 | 155,281 | 152,384 | |||||||||
Gain/loss on investments under equity or cost method | 8,843 | 8,931 | 8,987 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,817 | 1,915 | 129 | |||||||||
Purchase accounting for intangible assets | 5,651 | 190 | 2,753 | |||||||||
Capital loss carryforward | 229 | 563 | — | |||||||||
Acquired intangibles | 10,142 | 18,356 | 18,471 | |||||||||
Stock compensation | 8,372 | 7,917 | 6,052 | |||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | 183,843 | 238,386 | 231,180 | |||||||||
Valuation allowance | (153,657 | ) | (227,889 | ) | (222,919 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred tax assets | 30,186 | 10,497 | 8,261 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Acquired intangibles | (7,252 | ) | (5,128 | ) | (8,001 | ) | ||||||
Debt discount | (16,873 | ) | (1,592 | ) | (1,602 | ) | ||||||
Inventory reserve | (457 | ) | (1,791 | ) | — | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (5,762 | ) | (774 | ) | (396 | ) | ||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | (30,344 | ) | (9,285 | ) | (9,999 | ) | ||||||
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | 1,212 | $ | (1,738 | ) | ||||
Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon future taxable earnings, the timing and amount of which are uncertain. Due to U.S. operating losses in previous years and continuing U.S. earnings volatility, management has established and maintained a full valuation allowance for the U.S. deferred tax assets, which comprise approximately 94% of total deferred tax assets, for which management believes it is not more likely than not to be realized in future periods. The Company's valuation allowance increased/(decreased) from the prior year by approximately $(74.2) million, $5.0 million and $7.4 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | ||||||||||||
As of April 27, 2014, approximately $39.3 million of deferred tax assets, which is not included in the above table, was attributable to certain employee stock option deductions. When, and if, realized, the benefit of the tax deduction related to these options will be accounted for as a credit to stockholders' equity rather than as a reduction of the income tax provision. | ||||||||||||
At April 27, 2014, the Company had federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $344.1 million, $93.3 million and $14.8 million, respectively, and federal and state credit carryforwards of approximately $25.1 million and $17.0 million, respectively. The net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards will expire at various dates beginning in fiscal 2014, if not utilized. Utilization of the Company's U.S. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations set forth in Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and similar state provisions. Such an annual limitation could result in the expiration of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before utilization. | ||||||||||||
The Company's manufacturing operations in Malaysia operate under a tax holiday which will expire at the beginning of fiscal 2017. In fiscal 2014, the aggregate dollar and per share effect of the tax holiday was $8.9 million and $0.09 per share, respectively. As of April 27, 2014, there was no provision for U.S. income taxes for undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries as it is currently the Company's intention to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in operations outside the United States. The cumulative amount of foreign earnings to be permanently re-invested as of April 27, 2014 was approximately $143.5 million. The Company believes it is not practicable to determine the Company's tax liability that may arise in the event of a future repatriation. If repatriated, these earnings could result in a tax expense at the current U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35%, subject to available net operating losses and other factors. Tax on undistributed earnings may also be reduced by foreign tax credits that may be generated in connection with the repatriation of earnings. | ||||||||||||
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at April 30, 2012 | $ | 14,634 | ||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 757 | |||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 241 | |||||||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at April 28, 2013 | 15,632 | |||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 712 | |||||||||||
Lapse of statute of limitations | (2,912 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at April 27, 2014 | $ | 13,432 | ||||||||||
Excluding the effects of recorded valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, $11.7 million of the unrecognized tax benefits would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods if recognized. | ||||||||||||
It is the Company's belief that no significant changes in the unrecognized tax benefit positions will occur within 12 months from April 27, 2014. | ||||||||||||
The Company records interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. At April 27, 2014, there was no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. | ||||||||||||
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to taxation in various state jurisdictions as well as the U.S. The Company's U.S. federal and state income tax returns are generally not subject to examination by the tax authorities for tax years before fiscal 2008. For all federal and state net operating loss and credit carryovers, the statute of limitations does not begin until the carryover items are utilized. The taxing authorities can examine the validity of the carryover items and if necessary, adjustments may be made to the carryover items. The Company's Malaysia, Singapore, China, Australia, Israel and Sweden income tax returns are generally not subject to examination by the tax authorities for tax years before 2008, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2005 and 2008, respectively. The Company's Israel subsidiary received a tax assessment from Israel Tax Authority (ITA) for tax years ended 2005 to 2007. The Company has filed an appeal and anticipates no material tax liability. | ||||||||||||
On November 6, 2012, California passed Proposition 39, which mandates most taxpayers to apportion their California income by using single sales factor and requires all taxpayers to use market-based sourcing for sale receipts for tax years beginning or after January 1, 2013. The Company followed provisions of this new tax legislation starting first quarter of fiscal 2014. Adoption of this new tax legislation did not have material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. |
Segments_and_Geography_Informa
Segments and Geography Information | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Segments and Geography Information | ' | |||||||||||
Segments and Geography Information | ||||||||||||
The Company has one reportable segment consisting of optical subsystems and components. Optical subsystems consist primarily of transmitters, receivers, transceivers, transponders and active optical cables that provide the fundamental optical-electrical, or optoelectronic, interface for interconnecting the electronic equipment used in building communication networks, including the switches, routers and servers used in wireline networks as well as the antennas and base stations for wireless networks. Optical components consists primarily of packaged lasers, receivers and photodetectors for data communication and telecommunication applications and passive optical components used in telecommunication applications. | ||||||||||||
The following is a summary of revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers within geographic areas based on the location of the entity purchasing the Company’s products: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||
United States | $ | 339,423 | $ | 269,071 | $ | 242,982 | ||||||
Malaysia | 185,197 | 183,299 | 207,931 | |||||||||
China | 229,231 | 171,016 | 184,945 | |||||||||
Rest of the world | 402,982 | 310,949 | 316,721 | |||||||||
Totals | $ | 1,156,833 | $ | 934,335 | $ | 952,579 | ||||||
Revenues generated in the United States are all from sales to customers located in the United States. | ||||||||||||
The following is a summary of long-lived assets within geographic areas based on the location of the assets: | ||||||||||||
As of | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | ||||||||||
Long-lived assets: | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 97,546 | $ | 88,790 | ||||||||
Malaysia | 56,007 | 38,409 | ||||||||||
China | 127,966 | 90,126 | ||||||||||
Rest of the world | 32,311 | 25,238 | ||||||||||
$ | 313,830 | $ | 242,563 | |||||||||
The increase in long-lived assets was primarily due to the additions of property and improvements to the Company's manufacturing facilities in China. |
Litigation
Litigation | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Litigation | ' |
Litigation | |
The Company is a party to several pending legal proceedings described below. In each of these proceedings in which the Company is a defendant, the Company believes that it has strong defenses and intends to vigorously defend the action. As of the date of this report, the Company does not believe it is reasonably possible that losses related to any of these cases have been incurred in excess of the amounts, if any, that have been accrued as of April 27, 2014. However, the litigation process is inherently uncertain, and accordingly, the Company cannot predict the outcome of any of these matters with certainty. Future developments in one or more of these matters may cause the Company to revise its estimates and related accruals in future periods. | |
Class Action and Shareholder Derivative Litigation | |
March 8, 2011 Earnings Announcement Cases | |
Several securities class action lawsuits related to the Company's March 8, 2011 earnings announcement alleging claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of a purported class of persons who purchased stock between December 1 or 2, 2010 through March 8, 2011. The named defendants are the Company and its Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. To date, no specific amount of damages have been alleged. The cases were consolidated, lead plaintiffs were appointed and a consolidated complaint was filed. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the case. On January 16, 2013, the District Court granted the Company's motion to dismiss and granted the lead plaintiffs leave to amend the consolidated complaint. An amended consolidated complaint was filed on February 6, 2013. Thereafter, the Company filed a renewed motion to dismiss the case. On September 30, 2013, the District Court granted the Company's motion and dismissed the case with prejudice. On October 25, 2013, the lead plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the District Court's dismissal ruling, and the appeal is pending. | |
In addition, two purported shareholder derivative lawsuits related to the Company's March 8, 2011 earnings announcement have been filed in the California Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara, and a third derivative lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaints assert claims for alleged breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and waste on behalf of the Company. Named as defendants are the members of the Company's board of directors, including the Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and its Chief Financial Officer. No specific amount of damages has been alleged and, by the derivative nature of the lawsuits, no damages will be alleged, against the Company. The state court cases have been consolidated and a lead plaintiff has been appointed to file a consolidated complaint. The derivative cases were stayed pending a ruling in the federal class action case. Following the September 30 ruling dismissing the class action case, the derivative cases remain stayed, subject to the right of the parties to reinstate them. | |
Stock Option Cases | |
On November 30, 2006, the Company announced that it had undertaken a voluntary review of its historical stock option grant practices subsequent to its initial public offering in November 1999. The review was initiated by senior management, and preliminary results of the review were discussed with the Audit Committee of the Company's board of directors. Based on the preliminary results of the review, senior management concluded, and the Audit Committee agreed, that it was likely that the measurement dates for certain stock option grants differed from the recorded grant dates for such awards and that the Company would likely need to restate its historical financial statements to record non-cash charges for compensation expense relating to some past stock option grants. The Audit Committee thereafter conducted a further investigation and engaged independent legal counsel and financial advisors to assist in that investigation. The Audit Committee concluded that measurement dates for certain option grants differed from the recorded grant dates for such awards. The Company's management, in conjunction with the Audit Committee, conducted a further review to finalize revised measurement dates and determine the appropriate accounting adjustments to its historical financial statements. The announcement of the investigation resulted in delays in filing the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended October 29, 2006, January 28, 2007, and January 27, 2008, and the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007. On December 4, 2007, the Company filed all four of these reports which included revised financial statements. | |
Following the Company's announcement on November 30, 2006 that the Audit Committee of the board of directors had voluntarily commenced an investigation of the Company's historical stock option grant practices, the Company was named as a nominal defendant in several shareholder derivative cases. These cases were consolidated into two proceedings in federal and state courts in California. The federal court cases were consolidated in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The state court cases were consolidated in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara. The plaintiffs in all cases alleged that certain of the Company's current or former officers and directors caused the Company to grant stock options at less than fair market value, contrary to the Company's public statements (including its financial statements), and that, as a result, those officers and directors were liable to the Company. No specific amount of damages was alleged, and by the nature of the lawsuits, no damages could be alleged against the Company. The state court action was stayed pending resolution of the consolidated federal court action. On June 12, 2007, the plaintiffs in the federal court case filed an amended complaint to reflect the results of the stock option investigation announced by the Audit Committee in June 2007. On August 28, 2007, the Company and the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the complaint. On January 11, 2008, the Court granted the motions to dismiss, with leave to amend. On May 12, 2008, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. The Company and the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the amended complaint on July 1, 2008. The Court granted the motions to dismiss on September 22, 2009, and entered judgment in favor of the defendants. The plaintiffs appealed the judgment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On April 26, 2011, a panel of the Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court ruling and remanded the case to the District Court for further proceedings. The individual defendants filed additional motions to dismiss the case in the District Court. On July 12, 2012, the District Court issued an order granting the motion as to certain claims and individual defendants, with leave to amend except as to certain defendants, and denying the motion as to other claims and individual defendants. | |
On June 27, 2013, the parties, through their respective counsel, executed a stipulation of settlement and related documents formalizing a settlement agreement that covers all of the above-referenced federal and state cases. The stipulation of settlement provided that, subject to approval by the District Court, the Company would be entitled to receive payments totaling $12.5 million from its insurance carriers and $250,000 from certain individual defendants and would be obligated to make a payment of $6.3 million to plaintiffs' counsel. In addition, under the terms of the settlement, the insurers would release any rights to recoup approximately $3.0 million previously advanced for defense costs. On August 9, 2013, the District Court issued an order preliminarily approving the proposed settlement. Following the District Court's preliminary approval, the Company assessed the likelihood of final approval as probable, and accordingly, recognized the recovery of previously incurred direct costs related to the litigation of $12.75 million as an offset to general and administrative expenses and a charge of $6.3 million for the payment to plaintiffs' counsel as general and administrative expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. On October 18, 2013, the District Court granted final approval of the settlement. Thereafter, the payments to the Company and plaintiffs' counsel were made in accordance with the terms of the stipulation of settlement. | |
Cheetah Omni Litigation | |
Customer Texas Litigation | |
On July 29, 2011, Cheetah Omni LLC filed a complaint for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc., Alcatel-Lucent Holdings, Inc., Ciena Corporation, Ciena Communications, Inc., Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., Tellabs, Inc., Tellabs Operations, Inc., Tellabs North America, Inc., Nokia Siemens Networks US LLC, Huawei Technologies USA, Inc. and Huawei Device USA, Inc. Finisar was not named as a defendant in the lawsuit. However, the named defendants or entities affiliated with them are Finisar customers. The complaint alleged that certain ROADM products of the named defendants infringe one or more of seven Cheetah Omni patents. With respect to two of the seven patents, the Company understands Cheetah Omni have asserted infringement by the customer defendants making, using, offering for sale, selling, and/or importing into the United States certain ROADM products that include a Finisar wavelength selective switch (WSS). Finisar has no specific information regarding whether the claims of infringement with respect to the remaining five asserted Cheetah Omni patents implicate any Finisar products. | |
Finisar received a request for indemnification from all six customer defendants with respect to the two patents mentioned above. The Company believes based on the outcome of the Finisar Michigan litigation described below that such requests are effectively withdrawn. On November 19, 2012, the United States District Court in the Finisar Michigan litigation issued an order enjoining Cheetah Omni from continuing to pursue its claims against Finisar customers in the Texas litigation with respect to the two patents asserted against products containing a Finisar WSS. As a result, these Texas claims were stayed pending the outcome of the Michigan litigation. As a result of the settlement of the Finisar Michigan litigation, these claims have been resolved without Company liability. Furthermore, all the claims and defenses asserted by the parties in the Texas case have now been resolved through settlement or summary judgment, and the case has been dismissed. | |
Finisar Michigan Litigation | |
On December 23, 2011, the Company filed a declaratory judgment action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan seeking a declaration of invalidity and non-infringement by Finisar and its customers of four Cheetah Omni patents, including the two patents implicating the Company's WSS that are asserted against Finisar customers in the case described above that is currently pending in the Eastern District of Texas. On February 27, 2012, Cheetah Omni filed its answer to the complaint in which it denied the allegations of invalidity with respect to the four patents at issue. However, in its initial answer Cheetah Omni did not deny any of the allegations of non-infringement in the Company's complaint. Cheetah Omni also did not include any counterclaims. Before Cheetah Omni's answer was filed, on February 24, 2012, the Company filed a motion seeking to enjoin Cheetah Omni's pending claims implicating the Company's WSS asserted against the Company's customers in the Eastern District of Texas case described above and for leave to file a motion for summary judgment of non-infringement. This motion with respect to the requested injunction was granted on November 19, 2012 as described above with respect to the customer Michigan litigation. The motion for leave to file a motion for summary judgment has been denied pending completion of claim construction. After Cheetah Omni's answer was filed, the Company filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings in favor of the Company, and Cheetah Omni filed a motion requesting permission to add counterclaims of infringement by the Company's WSS devices. The motion for judgment on the pleadings was denied. The motion for permission to add counterclaims of infringement was granted, and Cheetah Omni thereafter added claims accusing the Company's WSS devices of infringement of the two Cheetah Omni patents. Following a case-dispositive claim construction ruling in the Company’s favor, on March 25, 2014, the Company and Cheetah Omni entered into a settlement agreement resolving the litigation without liability to the Company or its customers and any restrictions on current or future activities. | |
Thomas Swan Litigation | |
On February 26, 2013, Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. filed a complaint for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against the Company. The complaint alleges that Finisar's WSS products, ROADM line cards containing a Finisar WSS, and Waveshaper products infringe four related Thomas Swan patents. The Company's customer, Fujitsu Network Communications, has been added as a co-defendant in this lawsuit. The Company has performed a review of the asserted patents and believes that the patent claims are not infringed and/or are invalid. The Company intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously. However, there can be no assurance that the defense will be successful and, if the defense is not successful, Finisar may be liable for substantial damages, including possible indemnification obligations to the Company's customers. Even if the defense is successful, the Company may incur substantial legal fees and other costs in defending the lawsuit. Further, the lawsuit could divert the efforts and attention of the Company's management and technical personnel, which could harm its business. Trial in this case has been scheduled for February 2, 2015. | |
Mears Technologies Litigation | |
On May 6, 2013, Mears Technologies, Inc. filed a complaint for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against the Company. The complaint alleges that Finisar's WSS products, ROADM line cards containing a Finisar WSS, and Waveshaper products infringe a Mears Technologies patent. The Company has performed an initial review of the asserted patent and believes that the patent claims are not infringed and/or are invalid. The Company intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously. However, there can be no assurance that the defense will be successful and, if the defense is not successful, Finisar may be liable for substantial damages, including possible indemnification obligations to the Company's customers. Even if the defense is successful, the Company may incur substantial legal fees and other costs in defending the lawsuit. Further, the lawsuit could divert the efforts and attention of the Company's management and technical personnel, which could harm its business. Trial in this case has been scheduled for December 1, 2014. | |
Other | |
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to litigation, claims and assessments in addition to those described above. Based on information currently available, management does not believe the impact of these other matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. |
Restructuring_Charges
Restructuring Charges | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | ' | |||
Restructuring Charges | ' | |||
Restructuring Charges | ||||
During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $4.2 million representing non-cancelable payment obligations under the facility lease relating to the abandoned and unused portion of its facility in Allen, Texas. | ||||
The following table summarizes the activities of the restructuring accrual during fiscal 2014 (in thousands): | ||||
Balance as of April 28, 2013 | $ | 3,225 | ||
Cash payments, net of sublease income | (314 | ) | ||
Balance as of April 27, 2014 | $ | 2,911 | ||
Of the $2.9 million of remaining accrual, $351,000 is expected to be paid in fiscal 2015 and $2.6 million is expected to be paid out from fiscal 2016 through fiscal 2020. |
Warranty
Warranty | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Warranty | ' | |||||||
Warranty | ||||||||
The Company generally offers a one-year limited warranty for its products. The specific terms and conditions of these warranties vary depending upon the product sold. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its basic limited warranty and records a liability for the amount of such costs at the time revenue is recognized. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost to repair. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. | ||||||||
Changes in the Company’s warranty liability during the following periods were as follows: | ||||||||
As of | ||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | ||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 4,155 | $ | 3,926 | ||||
Additions during the period based on product sold | 5,653 | 4,964 | ||||||
Additions during the period due to acquisitions | 515 | 159 | ||||||
Change in estimates | (2,022 | ) | (1,378 | ) | ||||
Settlements and expirations | (2,557 | ) | (3,516 | ) | ||||
Ending balance | $ | 5,744 | $ | 4,155 | ||||
Related_Parties
Related Parties | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | ' |
Related Parties | ' |
Related Parties | |
During fiscal 2014, the Company paid $195,164 in cash compensation to a company owned by Guy Gertel, the brother of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, for sales and marketing services. In addition, the Company granted to Mr. Gertel, for no additional consideration, 4,164 restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $66,957, which vest as follows: 25% on June 24, 2014 and an additional 25% on each of the next three anniversaries thereafter, to be fully vested on June 24, 2017, subject to him continuing to provide services to Finisar. | |
During fiscal 2013, the Company paid $216,723 in cash compensation to Mr. Gertel's company and granted to Mr. Gertel, for no additional consideration, 3,814 restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $49,086, which vest as follows: 25% on June 18, 2013 and an additional 25% on each of the next three anniversaries thereafter, to be fully vested on June 18, 2016, subject to him continuing to provide services to Finisar. | |
During fiscal 2012, the Company paid $251,404 in cash compensation to Mr. Gertel's company and granted to Mr. Gertel, for no additional consideration, 2,000 restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $29,300, which vest as follows: 25% on June 20, 2012 and an additional 25% on each of the next three anniversaries thereafter, to be fully vested on June 20, 2015, subject to him continuing to provide services to Finisar. | |
Amounts paid to Mr. Gertel represented values considered by management to be fair and reasonable, reflective of an arm’s length transaction. |
Guarantees_and_Indemnification
Guarantees and Indemnifications | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Guarantees [Abstract] | ' |
Guarantees and Indemnifications | ' |
Guarantees and Indemnifications | |
Upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligations it assumes under that guarantee. As permitted under Delaware law and in accordance with the Company’s Bylaws, the Company indemnifies its officers and directors for certain events or occurrences, subject to certain limits, while the officer or director is or was serving at the Company’s request in such capacity. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer’s or director’s lifetime. The Company may terminate the indemnification agreements with its officers and directors upon 90 days written notice, but termination will not affect claims for indemnification relating to events occurring prior to the effective date of termination. The maximum amount of potential future indemnification is unlimited; however, the Company has a director and officer liability insurance policy that may enable it to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. | |
The Company enters into indemnification obligations under its agreements with other companies in its ordinary course of business, including agreements with customers, business partners, and insurers. Under these provisions the Company generally indemnifies and holds harmless the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party as a result of the Company’s activities or the use of the Company’s products. These indemnification provisions generally survive termination of the underlying agreement. In some cases, the maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is unlimited. | |
The Company believes the fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any liabilities for these agreements as of April 27, 2014. To date, the Company has not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. |
Financial_Information_by_Quart
Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Information by Quarter | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summarized quarterly data for fiscal 2014 and 2013 are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27-Apr-14 | 26-Jan-14 | 27-Oct-13 | 28-Jul-13 | April 28, 2013 (1)(2) | January 27, 2013 (3) | 28-Oct-12 | 29-Jul-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 306,025 | $ | 294,018 | $ | 290,722 | $ | 266,068 | $ | 243,417 | $ | 238,351 | $ | 232,041 | $ | 220,526 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 96,564 | $ | 105,689 | $ | 103,373 | $ | 91,373 | $ | 67,326 | $ | 68,044 | $ | 63,874 | $ | 57,797 | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | $ | 21,107 | $ | 33,096 | $ | 30,109 | $ | 27,103 | $ | 385 | $ | (797 | ) | $ | 54 | $ | (5,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before non-controlling interest | $ | 28,683 | $ | 27,068 | $ | 29,951 | $ | 25,835 | $ | 1,404 | $ | (3,687 | ) | $ | 427 | $ | (6,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $ | 28,750 | $ | 27,061 | $ | 29,965 | $ | 26,011 | $ | 3,879 | $ | (3,407 | ) | $ | 271 | $ | (6,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.3 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 96,965 | 96,394 | 95,941 | 94,609 | 93,567 | 93,097 | 92,780 | 91,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 105,418 | 104,361 | 103,696 | 101,125 | 96,192 | 93,097 | 94,734 | 91,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
_______________ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a gain of $7.1 million on the fair value remeasurement of a contingent consideration liability related to the Red-C acquisition. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $16.0 million impairment charge for long-lived assets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(3) Net loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $4.9 million impairment charge for long-lived assets. |
Schedule_II_Consolidated_Valua
Schedule II - Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule II — Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at | Additions | Write-Offs | Balance at | |||||||||||||
Beginning | Charged to (Recoveries Offset) | End of | ||||||||||||||
of Period | Costs and | Period | ||||||||||||||
Expenses, Net | ||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at April 27, 2014 | $ | 958 | $ | 101 | $ | (130 | ) | $ | 929 | |||||||
Balance at April 28, 2013 | $ | 1,311 | $ | (268 | ) | $ | (85 | ) | $ | 958 | ||||||
Balance at April 30, 2012 | $ | 1,324 | $ | 100 | $ | (113 | ) | $ | 1,311 | |||||||
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Basis of Presentation | |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Finisar Corporation and its controlled subsidiaries (collectively “Finisar” or the “Company”). Non-controlling interest represents the minority shareholders' proportionate share of the net assets and results of operations of the Company's majority-owned subsidiary, Finisar Korea, prior to its sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |
Fiscal Periods, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Fiscal Periods | |
On March 6, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors determined to change the fiscal year of the Company from a year ending on April 30 of each year to a year ending on the Sunday closest to the last day of April in each year. This change was effective with the fiscal year ended April 28, 2013. Both fiscal 2014 and 2013 had 52 weeks and fiscal 2015 will have 53 weeks. Prior to this change, the Company maintained its financial records on the basis of a fiscal year ending on April 30, with fiscal quarters ending on the Sunday closest to the end of the period (thirteen-week periods). The first three quarters of fiscal 2014 ended on July 28, 2013, October 27, 2013 and January 26, 2014, respectively. The first three quarters of fiscal 2013 ended on July 29, 2012, October 28, 2012 and January 27, 2013, respectively. The first three quarters of fiscal 2012 ended on July 31, 2011, October 30, 2011, and January 29, 2012, respectively. | |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. | |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Revenue Recognition | |
The Company’s revenue transactions consist predominately of sales of products to customers. Product revenues are generally recognized in the period in which persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, generally upon shipment, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. | |
At the time revenue is recognized, the Company establishes an accrual for estimated warranty expenses associated with sales, recorded as a component of cost of revenues. The Company’s customers and distributors generally do not have return rights. However, the Company has established an allowance for estimated customer returns, based on historical experience, which is netted against revenue. | |
Sales to certain distributors are made under agreements providing distributor price adjustments and rights of return under certain circumstances. Revenue and costs relating to sales to distributors with price protection and rights of return are deferred until products are sold by the distributors to end customers. Revenue recognition depends on notification from the distributor that product has been sold to the end customer. Also reported by the distributor are product resale price, quantity and end customer shipment information, as well as inventory on hand. Deferred revenue on shipments to distributors reflects the effects of distributor price adjustments and the amount of gross margin expected to be realized when distributors sell-through products purchased from us. Accounts receivable from distributors are recognized and inventory is relieved when title to inventories transfers, typically upon shipment from us at which point we have a legally enforceable right to collection under normal payment terms. | |
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Segment Reporting | |
The Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) authoritative guidance regarding segment reporting establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company has determined that it operates in one reportable segment comprising optical subsystems and components. Optical subsystems consist primarily of transceivers sold to manufacturers of storage and networking equipment for data communication and telecommunication applications. Optical subsystems also include multiplexers, de-multiplexers and optical add/drop modules for use in telecommunication applications. Optical components consist primarily of packaged lasers and photo-detectors which are incorporated in transceivers for data communication and telecommunication applications. | |
Concentration of Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Concentrations of Risk | |
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investment and accounts receivable. The Company invests only in high-quality credit instruments and maintains its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments with several high-quality credit financial institutions. Deposits held with banks, including those held in foreign branches of global banks, may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. | |
Concentrations of credit risk, with respect to accounts receivable, exist to the extent of amounts presented in the financial statements. Generally, the Company does not require collateral or other security to support customer receivables. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers and maintains an allowance for potential credit losses based on historical experience and other information available to management. Losses to date have not been material. The Company’s ten largest customers represented 55% and 40% of total accounts receivable at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively. Two customers accounted for 12% and 11%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of April 27, 2014. Two customers accounted for 13% and 10%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of April 28, 2013. | |
Sales to the Company’s ten largest customers represented 58%, 54% and 59% of total revenues during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively. One customer, Cisco Systems, represented 17% of total revenue during both fiscal 2014 and 2013. Two customers, Cisco Systems and Huawei, represented 19% and 10%, respectively, of total revenues during fiscal 2012. | |
The Company relies on single and limited suppliers for a number of key components. The Company relies primarily on a limited number of significant independent contract manufacturers for the production of certain key components and subassemblies, including lasers, modulators, and printed circuit boards. | |
Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at April 27, 2014 are the net assets of the Company’s operations located at its overseas facilities totaling approximately $485.9 million. | |
Foreign Currency Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation | |
The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Any translation adjustments resulting from this process are shown separately as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in the determination of net income (loss). Included in the determination of net income (loss) were a loss of $2.5 million, a loss of $861,000 and a gain of $368,000 on foreign exchange transactions for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. | |
Research and Development, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Research and Development | |
Research and development expenditures are charged to operations as incurred. | |
Shipping and Handling Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Shipping and Handling Costs | |
The Company records costs related to shipping and handling in cost of sales for all periods presented. | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
Finisar’s cash equivalents consist of money market funds and highly liquid short-term investments with qualified financial institutions. Finisar considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity from the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. | |
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Minority Investments | |
The Company uses the cost method of accounting for investments in companies that do not have a readily determinable fair value in which it holds an interest of less than 20% and over which it does not have the ability to exercise significant influence. For entities in which the Company holds an interest of greater than 20% or in which the Company does have the ability to exercise significant influence, the Company uses the equity method. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and the Company's proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions. In determining if and when a decline in the market value of these investments below their carrying value is other-than-temporary, the Company evaluates the market conditions, offering prices, trends of earnings and cash flows, price multiples, prospects for liquidity and other key measures of performance. The Company’s policy is to recognize an impairment in the value of its minority equity investments when clear evidence of an impairment exists. Factors considered in this assessment include (a) the completion of a new equity financing that may indicate a new value for the investment, (b) the failure to complete a new equity financing arrangement after seeking to raise additional funds or (c) the commencement of proceedings under which the assets of the business may be placed in receivership or liquidated to satisfy the claims of debt and equity stakeholders. The Company’s minority investments in private companies are generally made in exchange for preferred stock with a liquidation preference that is intended to help protect the underlying value of its investment. | |
Fair Value Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Fair Value Accounting | |
The FASB authoritative guidance regarding fair valuation defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. The guidance requires or permits fair value measurements with certain exclusions. It provides that a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under this guidance must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. It describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value which are the following: | |
Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; | |
Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and | |
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company's own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. | |
The Company’s Level 1 assets include instruments valued based on quoted market prices in active markets, which generally include money market funds. The Company classifies items in Level 2 if the investments are valued using observable inputs to quoted market prices, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. These investments include commercial papers and certificates of deposit. See Note 12 for additional details regarding the fair value of the Company’s investments. | |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |
The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where, subsequent to delivery, the Company becomes aware of a customer’s potential inability to meet its obligations, it records a specific allowance for the doubtful account to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due and historical actual bad debt history. A material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations to the Company could result in a material reduction in the estimated amount of accounts receivable that can ultimately be collected and an increase in the Company’s general and administrative expenses for the shortfall. | |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Inventories | |
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. | |
The Company permanently writes down to its estimated net realizable value the cost of inventory that the Company specifically identifies and considers obsolete or excessive to fulfill future sales estimates. The Company defines obsolete inventory as inventory that will no longer be used in the manufacturing process. Excess inventory is generally defined as inventory in excess of projected usage and is determined using management’s best estimate of future demand, based upon information then available to the Company. The Company also considers: (1) parts and subassemblies that can be used in alternative finished products, (2) parts and subassemblies that are unlikely to be engineered out of the Company’s products, and (3) known design changes which would reduce the Company’s ability to use the inventory as planned. Inventory on hand that is in excess of future demand is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Obligations to purchase inventory acquired by subcontractors based on forecasts provided by the Company are recognized at the time such obligations arise. | |
Property, Equipment and Improvements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Property, Equipment and Improvements | |
Property, equipment and improvements are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Property, equipment and improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally three years to seven years, except for buildings which are depreciated over 25 years. Land is carried at acquisition cost and not depreciated. Leased land is depreciated over the life of the lease. | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | |
Goodwill, purchased technology and other intangible assets resulting from acquisitions are accounted for under the acquisition method. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Amortization of purchased technology and other intangibles has been recorded on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from three to 15 years. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change between annual impairment tests that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit holding the goodwill below its carrying value. | |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | |
The Company periodically evaluates whether changes have occurred to long-lived assets that would require revision of the remaining estimated useful life of the property, improvements and finite-lived intangible assets or render them not recoverable. If such circumstances arise, the Company uses an estimate of the undiscounted value of expected future operating cash flows to determine whether the long-lived assets are impaired. If the aggregate undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, the resulting impairment charge to be recorded is calculated based on the excess of the carrying value of the assets over the fair value of such assets, with the fair value determined based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows. | |
Restructurings Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Restructuring Costs | |
The Company recognizes liability for exit and disposal activities when the liability is incurred. Facilities consolidation charges are calculated using estimates and are based upon the remaining future lease commitments for vacated facilities from the date of facility consolidation, net of estimated future sublease income. The estimated costs of vacating these leased facilities are based on market information and trend analysis, including information obtained from third party real estate sources. | |
Share-based Compensation Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense | |
The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchases under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values. The Company uses the grant-date fair value of its common stock to determine the fair value of restricted stock units. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and employee stock purchases. The fair value of the portion of the awards that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense in the consolidated statements of operations under the single-option approach on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods | |
Income Taxes, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Income Taxes | |
The Company uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of recorded assets and liabilities and their reported amounts, along with net operating loss carryforwards and credit carryforwards. This method also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. | |
The Company provides for income taxes based upon the geographic composition of worldwide earnings and tax regulations governing each region. The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Also, the Company’s current effective tax rate assumes that United States income taxes are not provided for the undistributed earnings of non-United States subsidiaries. The Company intends to indefinitely reinvest the earnings of all foreign corporate subsidiaries for past and subsequent accumulated earnings. | |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Basic net income (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and dilutive potential common shares from stock options and restricted stock units (under the treasury stock method), 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (on an as-if-converted basis), and 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (under the treasury stock method) outstanding during the period. | |
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The Company generally offers a one-year limited warranty for its products. The specific terms and conditions of these warranties vary depending upon the product sold. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its basic limited warranty and records a liability for the amount of such costs at the time revenue is recognized. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost to repair. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. |
Net_Income_Loss_Per_Share_Tabl
Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Net Income per Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $ | 111,787 | $ | (5,454 | ) | $ | 42,993 | |||||
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share | $ | 111,787 | $ | (5,454 | ) | $ | 42,993 | |||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
Interest expense on 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 | 2,157 | — | — | |||||||||
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share | $ | 113,944 | $ | (5,454 | ) | $ | 42,993 | |||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share - weighted average shares | 95,979 | 92,860 | 90,823 | |||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units | 4,385 | — | 3,327 | |||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 36 | |||||||||
5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 | 3,748 | — | — | |||||||||
Dilutive potential common shares | 8,133 | — | 3,363 | |||||||||
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share | 104,112 | 92,860 | 94,186 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.16 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.47 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 1.09 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.46 | |||||
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The following table presents common shares related to potentially dilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units | 1,057 | 4,599 | 1,189 | |||||||||
Conversion of 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 | — | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||||||||
Conversion of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (1) | — | — | — | |||||||||
1,057 | 8,347 | 4,937 | ||||||||||
Acquisitions_and_Divestiture_T
Acquisitions and Divestiture (Tables) (u2t [Member]) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||
u2t [Member] | ' | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | |||
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | ' | |||
The following table summarizes the provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands): | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 164 | ||
Accounts receivable | 4,102 | |||
Inventory | 7,396 | |||
Other current assets | 3,240 | |||
Property, equipment and improvements | 4,736 | |||
Intangible assets | 13,480 | |||
Total identifiable assets acquired | 33,118 | |||
Current liabilities | (24,815 | ) | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (4,315 | ) | ||
Total liabilities assumed | (29,130 | ) | ||
Net identifiable assets acquired | 3,988 | |||
Goodwill | 15,252 | |||
Net assets acquired | $ | 19,240 | ||
Intangible_Assets_Including_Go1
Intangible Assets Including Goodwill (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The following tables reflect intangible assets as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013: | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||
Amortization | ||||||||||||
Purchased technology | $ | 102,124 | $ | (85,007 | ) | $ | 17,117 | |||||
Purchased trade name | 1,172 | (1,172 | ) | — | ||||||||
Purchased customer relationships | 21,344 | (11,344 | ) | 10,000 | ||||||||
Purchased internal use software and backlog | 2,816 | (1,666 | ) | 1,150 | ||||||||
Purchased patents | 2,620 | (647 | ) | 1,973 | ||||||||
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | 130,076 | (99,836 | ) | 30,240 | ||||||||
In-process research and development | 3,900 | — | 3,900 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 133,976 | $ | (99,836 | ) | $ | 34,140 | |||||
April 28, 2013 | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||
Amortization | ||||||||||||
Purchased technology | $ | 101,884 | $ | (86,991 | ) | $ | 14,893 | |||||
Purchased trade name | 2,072 | (2,072 | ) | — | ||||||||
Purchased customer relationships | 34,894 | (22,249 | ) | 12,645 | ||||||||
Purchased internal use software and backlog | 3,146 | (1,670 | ) | 1,476 | ||||||||
Purchased patents | 1,872 | (429 | ) | 1,443 | ||||||||
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | 143,868 | (113,411 | ) | 30,457 | ||||||||
In-process research and development | 250 | (250 | ) | — | ||||||||
Total | $ | 144,118 | $ | (113,661 | ) | $ | 30,457 | |||||
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter as of April 27, 2014 is as follows: | ||||||||||||
Year | Amount (in thousands) | |||||||||||
2015 | $ | 8,155 | ||||||||||
2016 | 7,890 | |||||||||||
2017 | 5,805 | |||||||||||
2018 | 3,707 | |||||||||||
2019 | 2,650 | |||||||||||
2020 and beyond | 2,033 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 30,240 | ||||||||||
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The following table reflects the changes to the carrying amount of goodwill (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2012 | $ | 81,431 | ||||||||||
Addition related to an acquisition | 10,055 | |||||||||||
Goodwill allocated to asset disposal groups | (500 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at April 28, 2013 | 90,986 | |||||||||||
Addition related to u2t acquisition (Note 4) | 15,252 | |||||||||||
Goodwill allocated to asset disposal group | (124 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at April 27, 2014 | $ | 106,114 | ||||||||||
Investments_Investments_Tables
Investments Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity Securities [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's investments in fixed income securities as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | 28-Apr-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Unrealized | Gross Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Amortized Cost | Gains | Losses | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Gains | Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial paper | $ | 89,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 89,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Certificates of deposit | 120,000 | — | — | 120,000 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Reported as: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term investments | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Inventories_Tables
Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): | As of | |||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 52,594 | $ | 44,705 | ||||
Work-in-process | 126,181 | 95,937 | ||||||
Finished goods | 80,984 | 60,028 | ||||||
Total inventories | $ | 259,759 | $ | 200,670 | ||||
Including: inventory consigned to others | $ | 31,998 | $ | 37,300 | ||||
Property_Equipment_and_Improve1
Property, Equipment and Improvements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Property, equipment and improvements consist of the following (in thousands): | As of | |||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||
Land and buildings | $ | 49,995 | $ | 29,834 | ||||
Computer equipment | 55,611 | 54,868 | ||||||
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | 5,213 | 5,373 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 435,262 | 352,032 | ||||||
Leasehold property and improvements | 37,353 | 32,665 | ||||||
Total | 583,434 | 474,772 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (310,106 | ) | (273,330 | ) | ||||
Property, equipment and improvements (net) | $ | 273,328 | $ | 201,442 | ||||
Other_Accrued_Liabilities_Tabl
Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities | ' | |||||||
Other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): | As of | |||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||
Warranty accrual (Note 19) | $ | 5,744 | $ | 4,155 | ||||
Other liabilities | 26,032 | 19,378 | ||||||
Total | $ | 31,776 | $ | 23,533 | ||||
Debt_Tables
Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | |||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Convertible Debt [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
The Company’s convertible debt as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 is summarized as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||
Carrying | Interest | Due in | |||||||
Description | amount | rate | fiscal year | ||||||
As of April 27, 2014 | |||||||||
Convertible Senior Notes due October 2029 | $ | 40,015 | 5.00% | 2030 | |||||
Convertible Senior Notes due December 2033 | $ | 212,253 | 0.50% | 2034 | |||||
Total | $ | 252,268 | |||||||
As of April 28, 2013 | |||||||||
Convertible Senior Notes due October 2029 | $ | 40,015 | 5.00% | 2030 | |||||
Total | $ | 40,015 | |||||||
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
The 2033 Notes consisted of the following: | |||||||||
As of | |||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Liability component: | |||||||||
Principal | $ | 258,750 | |||||||
Unamortized debt discount | (46,497 | ) | |||||||
Net carrying amount of the liability component | $ | 212,253 | |||||||
Carrying amount of the equity component | $ | 49,648 | |||||||
interest expense [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
The following table sets forth interest expense information related to the 2033 Notes: | |||||||||
Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
(in thousands, except percentages) | 27-Apr-14 | ||||||||
Contractual interest expense | $ | 458 | |||||||
Amortization of the debt discount | 3,151 | ||||||||
Amortization of issuance costs | 231 | ||||||||
Total interest cost | $ | 3,840 | |||||||
Effective interest rate on the liability component | 4.87 | % |
Commitments_Tables
Commitments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s future commitments at April 27, 2014 included minimum payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Less Than | 1-3 Years | 4-5 Years | After | ||||||||||||||||
1 Year | 5 Years | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating leases (a) | $ | 56,441 | $ | 11,667 | $ | 19,985 | $ | 15,489 | $ | 9,300 | ||||||||||
_______________________________________ | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Includes operating lease obligations that have been accrued as restructuring charges. |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair Value | Carrying | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market funds | $ | 30,169 | $ | 30,169 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 30,169 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
Commercial paper | 89,922 | — | 89,922 | — | 89,922 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit | 120,000 | — | 120,000 | — | 120,000 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 240,091 | $ | 30,169 | $ | 209,922 | $ | — | $ | 240,091 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company's financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27-Apr-14 | April 28, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair Value | Carrying | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2029 Notes | $ | 40,015 | $ | 104,105 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 104,105 | $ | 40,015 | $ | 59,931 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 59,931 | ||||||||||||||
2033 Notes | 212,253 | 305,307 | — | — | 305,307 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 252,268 | $ | 409,412 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 409,412 | $ | 40,015 | $ | 59,931 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 59,931 | ||||||||||||||
Stockholders_Equity_Tables
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Common stock subject to future issuance as of April 27, 2014 is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of convertible notes | 3,748,478 | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of outstanding options | 2,621,844 | |||||||||||||||||
Vesting of restricted stock awards | 6,516,317 | |||||||||||||||||
Available for grant under employee stock incentive plan | 14,984,092 | |||||||||||||||||
Available for grant under employee stock purchase plan | 774,997 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 28,645,728 | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Options Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||||
(In years) | ($000’s) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2011 | 5,162,077 | $ | 12.53 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | (444,533 | ) | $ | 7.65 | $ | 5,383 | -1 | |||||||||||
Options canceled | (241,938 | ) | $ | 23.36 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2012 | 4,475,606 | $ | 12.42 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | (451,081 | ) | $ | 4.21 | $ | 4,394 | -1 | |||||||||||
Options canceled | (218,193 | ) | $ | 15.61 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at April 28, 2013 | 3,806,332 | $ | 13.22 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercised | (1,115,484 | ) | $ | 10.38 | $ | 14,227 | -1 | |||||||||||
Options canceled | (69,004 | ) | $ | 17.79 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at April 27, 2014 | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | 3.57 | $ | 36,498 | -2 | |||||||||||
_______________________________________ | ||||||||||||||||||
-1 | Represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of Finisar common stock at exercise date. | |||||||||||||||||
-2 | Represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of Finisar common stock at April 27, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of April 27, 2014: | ||||||||||||||||||
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices | Number | Weighted- | Weighted- | Number | Weighted- | |||||||||||||
Outstanding | Average | Average | Exercisable | Average | ||||||||||||||
Remaining | Exercise | Exercise | ||||||||||||||||
Contractual Life | Price | Price | ||||||||||||||||
(In years) | ||||||||||||||||||
$1.20 | - | $3.04 | 20,916 | 4.55 | $ | 2.64 | 20,916 | $ | 2.64 | |||||||||
$3.36 | - | $3.36 | 619,956 | 4.63 | $ | 3.36 | 619,956 | $ | 3.36 | |||||||||
$5.12 | - | $8.08 | 153,259 | 2.18 | $ | 7.01 | 153,259 | $ | 7.01 | |||||||||
$8.29 | - | $8.29 | 471,547 | 5.62 | $ | 8.29 | 471,547 | $ | 8.29 | |||||||||
$8.32 | - | $14.24 | 280,689 | 2.18 | $ | 11.8 | 280,689 | $ | 11.8 | |||||||||
$14.32 | - | $21.68 | 450,650 | 2.59 | $ | 19.58 | 450,650 | $ | 19.58 | |||||||||
$22.32 | - | $26.64 | 382,552 | 2.67 | $ | 25.76 | 382,552 | $ | 25.76 | |||||||||
$27.12 | - | $39.12 | 241,646 | 2.5 | $ | 34.03 | 241,646 | $ | 34.3 | |||||||||
$42.56 | - | $42.56 | 624 | 2.02 | $ | 42.56 | 624 | $ | 42.56 | |||||||||
$419.84 | - | $419.84 | 5 | 3.02 | $ | 419.84 | 5 | $ | 419.84 | |||||||||
2,621,844 | 3.57 | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s vested and expected-to-vest stock options and exercisable stock options as of April 27, 2014 are summarized in the following table: | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Weighted-Average | Weighted-Average | Aggregate | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Exercise Price | Remaining | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||||
Contractual Term | ||||||||||||||||||
(In years) | ($000’s) | |||||||||||||||||
Vested and expected-to-vest options | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | 3.57 | $ | 36,497 | ||||||||||||
Exercisable options | 2,621,844 | $ | 14.28 | 3.57 | $ | 36,497 | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
A summary of the changes in RSUs outstanding under the Company’s 2005 Plan is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||||
Average Grant | ||||||||||||||||||
Date Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 30, 2011 | 2,477,554 | $ | 15.09 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 2,478,406 | $ | 15.2 | |||||||||||||||
Vested | (733,085 | ) | $ | 18.51 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (209,178 | ) | $ | 15.34 | ||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 30, 2012 | 4,013,697 | $ | 15.03 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 2,858,150 | $ | 13.03 | |||||||||||||||
Vested | (1,247,302 | ) | $ | 14.17 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (248,761 | ) | $ | 14.73 | ||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 28, 2013 | 5,375,784 | $ | 14.13 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 3,190,116 | $ | 16.91 | |||||||||||||||
Vested | (1,833,294 | ) | $ | 17.33 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (216,289 | ) | $ | 14.97 | ||||||||||||||
Unvested at April 27, 2014 | 6,516,317 | $ | 15.44 | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the detailed allocation of the share-based compensation expense for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013 and April 30, 2012 which was reflected in the Company’s operating results (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense by caption: | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | $ | 8,261 | $ | 6,915 | $ | 5,755 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 14,660 | 10,970 | 8,375 | |||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 5,083 | 3,743 | 2,906 | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,962 | 10,333 | 7,221 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 37,966 | $ | 31,961 | $ | 24,257 | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense by type of award: | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Stock options | $ | 693 | $ | 1,892 | $ | 5,862 | ||||||||||||
RSUs | 34,506 | 26,794 | 15,232 | |||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase rights under ESPP | 2,767 | 3,275 | 3,163 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 37,966 | $ | 31,961 | $ | 24,257 | ||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
The fair value of employee stock purchase rights granted under the ESPP in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: | ||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Expected term (in years) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | |||||||||||||||
Volatility | 40% - 47% | 50% - 53% | 82% - 87% | |||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.01 - 0.13% | 0.10 - 0.15% | 0.04 - 0.11% | |||||||||||||||
Dividend yield | — | % | — | % | — | % |
Income_Taxes_Tables
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | ' | |||||||||||
The components of income tax expense (benefit) consist of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
Federal | $ | (385 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
State | 523 | (45 | ) | 199 | ||||||||
Foreign | 5,691 | 3,896 | 3,608 | |||||||||
5,829 | 3,851 | 3,807 | ||||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
Foreign | (2,945 | ) | (3,624 | ) | (1,802 | ) | ||||||
(2,945 | ) | (3,624 | ) | (1,802 | ) | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | $ | 2,884 | $ | 227 | $ | 2,005 | ||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest consists of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
U.S. | $ | 46,314 | $ | (21,863 | ) | $ | 10,504 | |||||
Foreign | 68,107 | 14,025 | 34,515 | |||||||||
$ | 114,421 | $ | (7,838 | ) | $ | 45,019 | ||||||
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | ' | |||||||||||
A reconciliation of the income tax provision at the federal statutory rate and the effective rate is as follows: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
Expected income tax provision (benefit) at U.S. federal statutory rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||||
Foreign rate differential | (18.3 | ) | 38.3 | (22.8 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2.5 | (45.2 | ) | 7.7 | ||||||||
Non-deductible transaction costs | 0.4 | (5.8 | ) | 0.8 | ||||||||
Non-recurring acquisition-related gain | — | 31.1 | (3.8 | ) | ||||||||
Valuation allowance | (21.4 | ) | (101.0 | ) | (17.0 | ) | ||||||
Intangibles impairment | — | 36.8 | — | |||||||||
Research and development credits | (1.8 | ) | 18.7 | (1.6 | ) | |||||||
Non-deductible acquisition-related charge | — | (6.2 | ) | 3.9 | ||||||||
Other | 6.1 | (4.6 | ) | 2.3 | ||||||||
2.5 | % | (2.9 | )% | 4.5 | % | |||||||
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | ' | |||||||||||
The components of deferred taxes consist of the following (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Inventory adjustments | $ | 8,905 | $ | 9,170 | $ | 11,640 | ||||||
Accruals and reserves | 18,673 | 14,194 | 12,782 | |||||||||
Tax credits | 24,259 | 21,869 | 17,982 | |||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | 95,952 | 155,281 | 152,384 | |||||||||
Gain/loss on investments under equity or cost method | 8,843 | 8,931 | 8,987 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,817 | 1,915 | 129 | |||||||||
Purchase accounting for intangible assets | 5,651 | 190 | 2,753 | |||||||||
Capital loss carryforward | 229 | 563 | — | |||||||||
Acquired intangibles | 10,142 | 18,356 | 18,471 | |||||||||
Stock compensation | 8,372 | 7,917 | 6,052 | |||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | 183,843 | 238,386 | 231,180 | |||||||||
Valuation allowance | (153,657 | ) | (227,889 | ) | (222,919 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred tax assets | 30,186 | 10,497 | 8,261 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Acquired intangibles | (7,252 | ) | (5,128 | ) | (8,001 | ) | ||||||
Debt discount | (16,873 | ) | (1,592 | ) | (1,602 | ) | ||||||
Inventory reserve | (457 | ) | (1,791 | ) | — | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (5,762 | ) | (774 | ) | (396 | ) | ||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | (30,344 | ) | (9,285 | ) | (9,999 | ) | ||||||
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | 1,212 | $ | (1,738 | ) | ||||
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible | ' | |||||||||||
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at April 30, 2012 | $ | 14,634 | ||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 757 | |||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 241 | |||||||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at April 28, 2013 | 15,632 | |||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 712 | |||||||||||
Lapse of statute of limitations | (2,912 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at April 27, 2014 | $ | 13,432 | ||||||||||
Segments_and_Geography_Informa1
Segments and Geography Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The following is a summary of revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers within geographic areas based on the location of the entity purchasing the Company’s products: | ||||||||||||
Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 30, 2012 | |||||||||
United States | $ | 339,423 | $ | 269,071 | $ | 242,982 | ||||||
Malaysia | 185,197 | 183,299 | 207,931 | |||||||||
China | 229,231 | 171,016 | 184,945 | |||||||||
Rest of the world | 402,982 | 310,949 | 316,721 | |||||||||
Totals | $ | 1,156,833 | $ | 934,335 | $ | 952,579 | ||||||
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The following is a summary of long-lived assets within geographic areas based on the location of the assets: | ||||||||||||
As of | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | ||||||||||
Long-lived assets: | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 97,546 | $ | 88,790 | ||||||||
Malaysia | 56,007 | 38,409 | ||||||||||
China | 127,966 | 90,126 | ||||||||||
Rest of the world | 32,311 | 25,238 | ||||||||||
$ | 313,830 | $ | 242,563 | |||||||||
Restructuring_Charges_Tables
Restructuring Charges (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | ' | |||
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Text Block] | ' | |||
The following table summarizes the activities of the restructuring accrual during fiscal 2014 (in thousands): | ||||
Balance as of April 28, 2013 | $ | 3,225 | ||
Cash payments, net of sublease income | (314 | ) | ||
Balance as of April 27, 2014 | $ | 2,911 | ||
Warranty_Tables
Warranty (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Changes in the Company’s warranty liability during the following periods were as follows: | ||||||||
As of | ||||||||
(in thousands) | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | ||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 4,155 | $ | 3,926 | ||||
Additions during the period based on product sold | 5,653 | 4,964 | ||||||
Additions during the period due to acquisitions | 515 | 159 | ||||||
Change in estimates | (2,022 | ) | (1,378 | ) | ||||
Settlements and expirations | (2,557 | ) | (3,516 | ) | ||||
Ending balance | $ | 5,744 | $ | 4,155 | ||||
Financial_Information_by_Quart1
Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summarized quarterly data for fiscal 2014 and 2013 are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27-Apr-14 | 26-Jan-14 | 27-Oct-13 | 28-Jul-13 | April 28, 2013 (1)(2) | January 27, 2013 (3) | 28-Oct-12 | 29-Jul-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 306,025 | $ | 294,018 | $ | 290,722 | $ | 266,068 | $ | 243,417 | $ | 238,351 | $ | 232,041 | $ | 220,526 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 96,564 | $ | 105,689 | $ | 103,373 | $ | 91,373 | $ | 67,326 | $ | 68,044 | $ | 63,874 | $ | 57,797 | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | $ | 21,107 | $ | 33,096 | $ | 30,109 | $ | 27,103 | $ | 385 | $ | (797 | ) | $ | 54 | $ | (5,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before non-controlling interest | $ | 28,683 | $ | 27,068 | $ | 29,951 | $ | 25,835 | $ | 1,404 | $ | (3,687 | ) | $ | 427 | $ | (6,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | $ | 28,750 | $ | 27,061 | $ | 29,965 | $ | 26,011 | $ | 3,879 | $ | (3,407 | ) | $ | 271 | $ | (6,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.3 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 96,965 | 96,394 | 95,941 | 94,609 | 93,567 | 93,097 | 92,780 | 91,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 105,418 | 104,361 | 103,696 | 101,125 | 96,192 | 93,097 | 94,734 | 91,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
_______________ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a gain of $7.1 million on the fair value remeasurement of a contingent consideration liability related to the Red-C acquisition. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $16.0 million impairment charge for long-lived assets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(3) Net loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $4.9 million impairment charge for long-lived assets. |
Description_of_Business_and_Ba1
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | 3-May-15 |
Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | ||||
m | km | |||||
optical_channels | optical_channels | |||||
Fiscal period duration | '365 days | '365 days | ' | ' | ' | '371 days |
Digital signal speed | ' | ' | ' | 1 | 100 | ' |
Digital signal distance | ' | ' | ' | 10 | 2,000 | ' |
Number of high-speed optical channels | ' | ' | ' | 50 | 100 | ' |
Fair value remeasurement | $0 | ($7,130) | ($4,853) | ' | ' | ' |
Summary_of_Significant_Account2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Concentration Risk, Net Assets Amount, Geographic Area | $485,900,000 | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized | ($2,456,000) | ($861,000) | $368,000 |
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Number of Significant Customers | 10 | ' | ' |
Number of Significant Customers, Individually Representing More than Ten Percent of the Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | '25 years | ' | ' |
Customer A [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 12.00% | 13.00% | ' |
Customer A [Member] | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 17.00% | 17.00% | 19.00% |
Customer B [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 11.00% | 10.00% | ' |
Customer B [Member] | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | ' | ' | 10.00% |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Number of Significant Customers | 10 | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 55.00% | 40.00% | ' |
Number of Significant Customers, Individually Representing More than Ten Percent of the Total | 2 | 2 | ' |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 58.00% | 54.00% | 59.00% |
Minimum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | '3 years | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | '3 years | ' | ' |
Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | '7 years | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | '15 years | ' | ' |
Net_Income_Loss_Per_Share_Comp
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Computation of Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 26, 2014 | Oct. 27, 2013 | Jul. 28, 2013 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Jan. 27, 2013 | Oct. 28, 2012 | Jul. 29, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Numerator: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Finisar Corporation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $111,787 | ($5,454) | $42,993 |
Effect of dilutive securities: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible debt interest expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,157 | 0 | 0 |
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $113,944 | ($5,454) | $42,993 |
Denominator: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share - weighted average shares | 96,965 | 96,394 | 95,941 | 94,609 | 93,567 | 93,097 | 92,780 | 91,988 | 95,979 | 92,860 | 90,823 |
Effect of dilutive securities: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Employee stock options and restricted stock units | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,385 | 0 | 3,327 |
Warrants | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Convertible debt | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,748 | 0 | 0 |
Dilutive potential common shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8,133 | 0 | 3,363 |
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to Finisar Corporation | 105,418 | 104,361 | 103,696 | 101,125 | 96,192 | 93,097 | 94,734 | 91,988 | 104,112 | 92,860 | 94,186 |
Net income per share from continuing operations attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.16 | ($0.06) | $0.47 |
Diluted | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.04 | ($0.04) | $0 | ($0.07) | $1.09 | ($0.06) | $0.46 |
Net_Income_Loss_Per_Share_Anti
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Anti-Dilutive (Details) | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Employee stock options and restricted stock units | Employee stock options and restricted stock units | Employee stock options and restricted stock units | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | |||||
Conversion of 5% convertible senior notes due 2029 | Conversion of 5% convertible senior notes due 2029 | Conversion of 5% convertible senior notes due 2029 | Conversion of 5% convertible senior notes due 2029 | Conversion of 5% convertible senior notes due 2029 | Conversion of 5% convertible senior notes due 2029 | ||||||||||||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Interest Rate | ' | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5.00% | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | 0.50% | 0.50% | ' | ' | ' | 0.50% | 5.00% | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 1,057 | 8,347 | 4,937 | 1,057 | 4,599 | 1,189 | ' | ' | 0 | 3,748 | 3,748 | ' | ' | 0 | [1] | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
[1] | 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method since the conversion price exceeded the average market price for the Company's common stock. |
Acquisitions_and_Divestiture_D
Acquisitions and Divestiture (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Minimum [Member] | u2t [Member] | u2t [Member] | u2t [Member] | Purchased Technology [Member] | Purchased Customer Relationships [Member] | Internal Use Software [Member] | Order Backlog [Member] | ||||
u2t [Member] | u2t [Member] | u2t [Member] | u2t [Member] | ||||||||
Fair Value of Consideration Transferred and Contingent Consideration Details [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Digital signal speed | ' | ' | ' | 1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash | ' | ' | ' | ' | $19,200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain on fair value measurement of equity investment | 0 | 0 | -5,429,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 164,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,102,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Inventory | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7,396,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,240,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Property, equipment and improvements | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,736,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 13,480,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total identifiable assets acquired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 33,118,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -24,815,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -4,315,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total liabilities assumed | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -29,130,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net identifiable assets acquired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,988,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 106,114,000 | 90,986,000 | 81,431,000 | ' | ' | ' | 15,252,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net assets acquired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 19,240,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash | ' | ' | ' | ' | 19,200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 9,600,000 | ' | 7,900,000 | 1,600,000 | 3,900,000 | 0 |
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, life | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '6 years | ' | '6 years | '6 years | ' | '3 months |
Acquisition related costs expensed | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $755,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquisitions_and_Divestiture_D1
Acquisitions and Divestiture Divestiture (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 |
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | ' |
Gains on divestiture | $8.20 |
Intangible_Assets_Including_Go2
Intangible Assets Including Goodwill - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Amortization of Intangible Assets | $7,500,000 | $10,900,000 | $9,900,000 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 130,076,000 | 143,868,000 | ' |
Accumulated Amoritzation | -99,836,000 | -113,411,000 | ' |
Net Carrying Amount | 30,240,000 | 30,457,000 | ' |
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) | 133,976,000 | 144,118,000 | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization after Impairment of intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived (excluding Goodwill)) | ' | -113,661,000 | ' |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) | 34,140,000 | 30,457,000 | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
2015 | 8,155,000 | ' | ' |
2016 | 7,890,000 | ' | ' |
2017 | 5,805,000 | ' | ' |
2018 | 3,707,000 | ' | ' |
2019 | 2,650,000 | ' | ' |
2020 and beyond | 2,033,000 | ' | ' |
Total | 30,240,000 | ' | ' |
Purchased Technology [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 102,124,000 | 101,884,000 | ' |
Accumulated Amoritzation | -85,007,000 | -86,991,000 | ' |
Net Carrying Amount | 17,117,000 | 14,893,000 | ' |
Purchased Trade Name [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 1,172,000 | 2,072,000 | ' |
Accumulated Amoritzation | -1,172,000 | -2,072,000 | ' |
Net Carrying Amount | 0 | 0 | ' |
Purchased Customer Relationships [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 21,344,000 | 34,894,000 | ' |
Accumulated Amoritzation | -11,344,000 | -22,249,000 | ' |
Net Carrying Amount | 10,000,000 | 12,645,000 | ' |
Internal Use Software and Backlog [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 2,816,000 | 3,146,000 | ' |
Accumulated Amoritzation | -1,666,000 | -1,670,000 | ' |
Net Carrying Amount | 1,150,000 | 1,476,000 | ' |
Purchased Patents [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 2,620,000 | 1,872,000 | ' |
Accumulated Amoritzation | -647,000 | -429,000 | ' |
Net Carrying Amount | 1,973,000 | 1,443,000 | ' |
In-process research and development [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | 3,900,000 | 250,000 | ' |
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) | ($250,000) | ' | ' |
Intangible_Assets_Including_Go3
Intangible Assets Including Goodwill - Goodwill (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Balance at beginning of period | $90,986 | $81,431 |
Addition related to acquisitions | 15,252 | 10,055 |
Purchase price allocation adjustment | 0 | 388 |
Goodwill allocated to asset disposal groups | -124 | -500 |
Balance at end of period | $106,114 | $90,986 |
Investments_Investments_Detail
Investments Investments (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain | $0 | $0 |
Held to Maturity Securities Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value | 209,922 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities | 209,922 | 0 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | ' | ' |
Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain | 0 | 0 |
Held to Maturity Securities Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value | 89,922 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities | 89,922 | 0 |
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | ' | ' |
Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain | 0 | 0 |
Held to Maturity Securities Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value | 120,000 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities | 120,000 | 0 |
Short-term Investments [Member] | ' | ' |
Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain | 0 | 0 |
Held to Maturity Securities Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value | 209,922 | 0 |
Held-to-maturity Securities | $209,922 | $0 |
Investments_Details_2
Investments (Details 2) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
companies | |||
privately_held_company | |||
Minority Investments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Cost method investment | $884,000 | $884,000 | ' |
Cost Method Investment, Number of Companies | 1 | ' | ' |
Equity Method Investments | 1,200,000 | 0 | ' |
Equity Method Investment, Number of Companies | 1 | ' | ' |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 19.90% | ' | ' |
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions | ($585,000) | $0 | $619,000 |
Inventories_Details
Inventories (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Inventory, Net [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Raw materials | $52,594 | $44,705 |
Work-in-process | 126,181 | 95,937 |
Finished goods | 80,984 | 60,028 |
Total inventories | 259,759 | 200,670 |
Consignment inventory | $31,998 | $37,300 |
Property_Equipment_and_Improve2
Property, Equipment and Improvements (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | $583,434 | $474,772 |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | -310,106 | -273,330 |
Property, equipment and improvements (net) | 273,328 | 201,442 |
Land and buildings | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | 49,995 | 29,834 |
Computer equipment | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | 55,611 | 54,868 |
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | 5,213 | 5,373 |
Machinery and equipment | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | 435,262 | 352,032 |
Leasehold property and improvements | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | $37,353 | $32,665 |
Other_Accrued_Liabilities_Deta
Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Warranty accrual | $5,744 | $4,155 |
Other liabilities | 26,032 | 19,378 |
Total | $31,776 | $23,533 |
Debt_Details
Debt (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||||||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Apr. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 26, 2014 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Oct. 15, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member] | Debt Instrument, Conversion, Option One [Member] | Debt Instrument, Conversion, Option Two [Member] | ||||
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | ||||||||
D | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | ||||||||||||
D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $258,800,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ' | ' |
Current portion of convertible debt | 40,015,000 | 0 | ' | 40,015,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Carrying Amount | 212,253,000 | 40,015,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest Rate | ' | 5.00% | ' | 5.00% | 5.00% | 0.50% | 0.50% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) | 3,151,000 | 0 | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,151,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest Expense, Debt | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,840,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $10.68 | ' | $30.18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Debt | 252,268,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 212,253,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 93.6768 | ' | 33.1301 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20 | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '30 days | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '30 days | ' |
Aggregate Principal Amount of Debt Exchanged | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 60,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 130.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 130.00% | 98.00% |
Debt Instrument Convertible Carrying Amount Of Liability Component | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 209,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $49,648,000 | $49,600,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '55 months | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt_Convertible_Debt_Carrying
Debt Convertible Debt Carrying Value (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 26, 2014 |
Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | |||
0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument Convertible Carrying Amount Of Liability Component | ' | ' | ' | $209,100,000 |
Principle | 836,000 | 4,500,000 | 258,750,000 | ' |
Unamortized Debt Discount | ' | ' | -46,497,000 | ' |
Net Carrying amount of the liability component | 252,268,000 | ' | 212,253,000 | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component | ' | ' | $49,648,000 | $49,600,000 |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period | ' | ' | '55 months | ' |
Debt_Convertible_Debt_Interest
Debt Convertible Debt Interest Expense (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Convertible Debt Interest Expense [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) | $3,151,000 | $0 | $0 |
0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Debt Interest Expense [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Issuance Cost | 3,800,000 | ' | ' |
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization | 458,000 | ' | ' |
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) | 3,151,000 | ' | ' |
Amortization of Financing Costs | 231,000 | ' | ' |
Interest Expense, Debt | 3,840,000 | ' | ' |
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Debt Interest Expense [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Issuance Cost | 725,000 | ' | ' |
Liability [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Debt Interest Expense [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage | 4.87% | ' | ' |
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Debt Interest Expense [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Issuance Cost | $3,100,000 | ' | ' |
Debt_Germany_Loan_Details
Debt - Germany Loan (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2014 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term Debt | $836,000 | $836,000 | $4,500,000 |
Debt stated interest rate, minimum | ' | 2.70% | ' |
Debt stated interest rate, maximum | ' | 15.31% | ' |
Repayments of Debt | 3,700,000 | ' | ' |
Other Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term Debt | 243,000 | 243,000 | ' |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term Debt | $593,000 | $593,000 | ' |
Commitments_Details
Commitments (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | ||
Commitments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due | $56,441,000 | [1] | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current | 11,667,000 | [1] | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Years Two and Three | 19,985,000 | [1] | ' | ' |
Operating leases, Minimum payments due, Years four and five | 15,489,000 | [1] | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter | 9,300,000 | [1] | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | 10,000,000 | 9,700,000 | 8,500,000 | |
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Sublease Revenue | $266,000 | $250,000 | $380,000 | |
[1] | Includes operating lease obligations that have been accrued as restructuring charges. |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | companies | |
Minority Investments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Cost Method Investment, Number of Companies | 2 | ' |
Minority investments | 2,117 | $884 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 240,091 | 0 |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 252,268 | 40,015 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 40,015 | 40,015 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 212,253 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 240,091 | 0 |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 409,412 | 59,931 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 30,169 | 0 |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 409,412 | 59,931 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 209,922 | 0 |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 0 | 0 |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 104,105 | 59,931 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 104,105 | 59,931 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (Fiscal Year 2030) [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 305,307 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 305,307 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | 0.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Convertible notes | 0 | 0 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 30,169 | 0 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 30,169 | 0 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 30,169 | 0 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 89,922 | 0 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 89,922 | 0 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 89,922 | 0 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 120,000 | 0 |
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 120,000 | 0 |
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 120,000 | 0 |
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Financial assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | $0 |
Stockholders_Equity_Common_and
Stockholders' Equity - Common and Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2009 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2005 |
2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option Plan [Member] | |||||
Common Stock and Preferred Stock [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 750,000,000 | 750,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $0.00 | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $0.00 | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock Subject to Future Issuance [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Conversion of convertible notes | 3,748,478 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise of outstanding options | 2,621,844 | 3,806,332 | 4,475,606 | 5,162,077 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Vesting of restricted stock awards | 6,516,317 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Available for grant under employee stock option plans | 14,984,092 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Available for grant under stock purchase plan | 774,997 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total | 28,645,728 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,625,000 |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of shares authorized under the plan | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Maximum employee subscription rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Purchase price of common stock, discounted percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | 85.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Issuance of common stock through employee stock purchase plan, shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 608,946 | 577,136 | 334,464 | ' | ' |
Employee Stock Option Plan [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Annual percentage increase in shares authorized | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5.00% |
Award vesting period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '5 years | ' |
Stock option term, maximum | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '10 years | ' |
Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Opti
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Option Plan Activity (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | |||
Options outstanding, beginning | 3,806,332 | 4,475,606 | 5,162,077 | |||
Options exercised | -1,115,484 | -451,081 | -444,533 | |||
Options canceled | -69,004 | -218,193 | -241,938 | |||
Options outstanding, ending | 2,621,844 | 3,806,332 | 4,475,606 | |||
Options outstanding, beginning, weighted average exercise price | $13.22 | $12.42 | $12.53 | |||
Options exercised, weighted average exercise price | $10.38 | $4.21 | $7.65 | |||
Options canceled, weighted average exercise price | $17.79 | $15.61 | $23.36 | |||
Options outstanding, ending weighted average exercise price | $14.28 | $13.22 | $12.42 | |||
Options outstanding ending, weighted average remaining contractual term | '3 years 6 months 25 days | ' | ' | |||
Options exercised, aggregate intrinsic value | $14,227 | [1] | $4,394 | [1] | $5,383 | [1] |
Options outstanding, ending, intrinsic value | $36,498 | [2] | ' | ' | ||
[1] | Represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of Finisar common stock at exercise date. | |||||
[2] | Represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of Finisar common stock at April 27, 2014. |
Stockholders_Equity_Ranges_of_
Stockholders' Equity - Ranges of Options Outstanding and Exercisable (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2011 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 2,621,844 | 3,806,332 | 4,475,606 | 5,162,077 |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '3 years 6 months 25 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $14.28 | $13.22 | $12.42 | $12.53 |
Number Exercisable | 2,621,844 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $14.28 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $1.20 - $3.04 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 20,916 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '4 years 6 months 18 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $2.64 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 20,916 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $0 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $3.36 - $3.36 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 619,956 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '4 years 7 months 18 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $3.36 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 619,956 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $0 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $5.12 - $8.08 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 153,259 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '2 years 2 months 5 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $7.01 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 153,259 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $7.01 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $8.29 - $8.29 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 471,547 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '5 years 7 months 12 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $8.29 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 471,547 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $8.29 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $8.32 - $14.24 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 280,689 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '2 years 2 months 4 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $11.80 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 280,689 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $11.80 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $14.32 - $21.68 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 450,650 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '2 years 7 months 2 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $19.58 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 450,650 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $19.58 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $22.32 - $26.64 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 382,552 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '2 years 8 months 3 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $25.76 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 382,552 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $25.76 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $27.12 - $39.12 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 241,646 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '2 years 6 months 0 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $34.03 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 241,646 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $34.30 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $42.56 -$42.56 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 624 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '2 years 0 months 7 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $42.56 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 624 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $42.56 | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range $419.84 - $419.84 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number Outstanding | 5 | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | '3 years 0 months 7 days | ' | ' | ' |
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $419.84 | ' | ' | ' |
Number Exercisable | 5 | ' | ' | ' |
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $419.84 | ' | ' | ' |
Stockholders_Equity_Vested_and
Stockholders' Equity - Vested and Expected to Vest and Exercisable Options (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 25, 2014 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Number of vested and expected to vest options | 2,621,844 | ' |
Vested and expected to vest options, weighted average exercise price | $14.28 | ' |
Vested and expected to vest options, weighted average remaining contractual term | '3 years 6 months 25 days | ' |
Vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value | $36,497 | ' |
Number of exercisable options | 2,621,844 | ' |
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price | $14.28 | ' |
Exercisable options, weighted average remaining contractual term | '3 years 6 months 25 days | ' |
Exercisable options, aggregate intrinsic value | $36,497 | ' |
Closing stock price per share | ' | $27.57 |
Number of options that are exercisable and in the money | 2,400,000 | ' |
Stockholders_Equity_Restricted
Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Nonvested, ending, shares | 6,516,317 | ' | ' |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Nonvested, beginning, shares | 5,375,784 | 4,013,697 | 2,477,554 |
Granted, shares | 3,190,116 | 2,858,150 | 2,478,406 |
Vested, shares | -1,833,294 | -1,247,302 | -733,085 |
Forfeited, shares | -216,289 | -248,761 | -209,178 |
Nonvested, ending, shares | 6,516,317 | 5,375,784 | 4,013,697 |
Nonvested, beginning, weighted average grant date fair value | $14.13 | $15.03 | $15.09 |
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value | $16.91 | $13.03 | $15.20 |
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value | $17.33 | $14.17 | $18.51 |
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value | $14.97 | $14.73 | $15.34 |
Nonvested, ending, weighted average grant date fair value | $15.44 | $14.13 | $15.03 |
Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock units outstanding | $179.70 | ' | ' |
Fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the period | 30.4 | 17.7 | 12.9 |
Unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs | $66.70 | ' | ' |
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation related to RSUs | '29 months | ' | ' |
Stockholders_Equity_Stockbased
Stockholders' Equity - Stock-based Compensation Reflected in Operating Results (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | $37,966,000 | $31,961,000 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 24,257,000 |
Stock-based compensation capitalized as part of inventory | 1,700,000 | 1,500,000 | ' |
Cost of revenue [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 8,261,000 | 6,915,000 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 5,755,000 |
Research and development [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 14,660,000 | 10,970,000 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 8,375,000 |
Selling and marketing [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 5,083,000 | 3,743,000 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 2,906,000 |
General and administrative [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 9,962,000 | 10,333,000 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | $7,221,000 |
Stockholders_Equity_Stockbased1
Stockholders' Equity - Stock-based Compensation Expense by Type of Award (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | $37,966 | $31,961 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 24,257 |
Stock Options [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 693 | 1,892 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 5,862 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 34,506 | 26,794 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | 15,232 |
Employee Stock [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 2,767 | 3,275 | ' |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense, Net of Discontinued Operations | ' | ' | $3,163 |
Stockholders_Equity_Weighted_A
Stockholders' Equity - Weighted Average Assumptions for Options Granted (Details) (2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member], USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Assumptions for Option Grants [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Expected term (in years) | '9 months | '9 months | '9 months |
Volatility, minimum | 40.00% | 50.00% | 82.00% |
Volatility, maximum | 47.00% | 53.00% | 87.00% |
Risk-free interest rate, minimum | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.04% |
Risk-free interest rate, maximum | 0.13% | 0.15% | 0.11% |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted in the period | $3.69 | $2.81 | $4.89 |
Employee_Benefit_Plan_Details
Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | ||||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Statutory Contribution by Employee, Amount | ' | $17,500 | ' | $17,000 | ' | $17,500 |
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Employee Annual Contribution, Percent | 20.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent | 6.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan | 88,823 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution In Entity Stock, Expense | $2,100,000 | ' | $1,900,000 | ' | $1,700,000 | ' |
Income_Taxes_Details
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Current: | ' | ' | ' |
Federal | ($385) | $0 | $0 |
State | 523 | -45 | 199 |
Foreign | 5,691 | 3,896 | 3,608 |
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 5,829 | 3,851 | 3,807 |
Deferred: | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign | -2,945 | -3,624 | -1,802 |
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | -2,945 | -3,624 | -1,802 |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 2,884 | 227 | 2,005 |
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
U.S. | 46,314 | -21,863 | 10,504 |
Foreign | 68,107 | 14,025 | 34,515 |
Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest | $114,421 | ($7,838) | $45,019 |
Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_to
Income Taxes - Reconciliation to Federal Statutory Rate (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Reconciliation of income ta xprovision at federal statutory rate and the effective rate: | ' | ' | ' |
Expected income tax provision(benefit) at U.S. federal statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
Foreign rate differential | -18.30% | 38.30% | -22.80% |
Share-based compensation expense | 2.50% | -45.20% | 7.70% |
Non-deductible transaction costs | 0.40% | -5.80% | 0.80% |
Non-recurring acquisition-related gain | 0.00% | 31.10% | -3.80% |
Valuation allowance | -21.40% | -101.00% | -17.00% |
Intangible impairment | 0.00% | 36.80% | 0.00% |
Research and development credits | -1.80% | 18.70% | -1.60% |
Non-deductible acquisition charge | 0.00% | -6.20% | 3.90% |
Other | 6.10% | -4.60% | 2.30% |
Effective income tax rate | 2.50% | -2.90% | 4.50% |
Income_Taxes_Deferred_Taxes_De
Income Taxes - Deferred Taxes (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
Deferred tax assets: | ' | ' | ' |
Inventory adjustments | $8,905 | $9,170 | $11,640 |
Accruals and reserves | 18,673 | 14,194 | 12,782 |
Tax credits | 24,259 | 21,869 | 17,982 |
Net operating loss carryforwards | 95,952 | 155,281 | 152,384 |
Gain/loss on investments under equity or cost method | 8,843 | 8,931 | 8,987 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,817 | 1,915 | 129 |
Purchase accounting for intangible assets | 5,651 | 190 | 2,753 |
Capital loss carryforward | 229 | 563 | 0 |
Acquired intangibles | 10,142 | 18,356 | 18,471 |
Stock compensation | 8,372 | 7,917 | 6,052 |
Total deferred tax assets | 183,843 | 238,386 | 231,180 |
Valuation allowance | -153,657 | -227,889 | -222,919 |
Net deferred tax assets | 30,186 | 10,497 | 8,261 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired Intangibles | -7,252 | -5,128 | -8,001 |
Debt discount | -16,873 | -1,592 | -1,602 |
Inventory Reserve | -457 | -1,791 | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | -5,762 | -774 | -396 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent | -30,344 | -9,285 | -9,999 |
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | ($158) | $1,212 | ($1,738) |
Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Income Tax [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross | $183,843,000 | $238,386,000 | $231,180,000 |
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount | -74,200,000 | 5,000,000 | 7,400,000 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Employee Stock Option Deductions | 39,300,000 | ' | ' |
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount | 8,900,000 | ' | ' |
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share | $0.09 | ' | ' |
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries | 143,500,000 | ' | ' |
Effective income tax rate provision (benefit) at U.S. federal statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
United States [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Income Tax [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross | 0.94 | ' | ' |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Income Tax [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 344,100,000 | ' | ' |
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount | 25,100,000 | ' | ' |
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Income Tax [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 93,300,000 | ' | ' |
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount | 17,000,000 | ' | ' |
Foreign Country [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Income Tax [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $14,800,000 | ' | ' |
Income_Taxes_Gross_Unrecognize
Income Taxes - Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, beginning | $15,632,000 | $14,634,000 |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 712,000 | 757,000 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | ' | 241,000 |
Lapse of statute of limitations | -2,912,000 | ' |
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, ending | 13,432,000 | 15,632,000 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | 11,700,000 | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued | $0 | ' |
Segments_and_Geography_Informa2
Segments and Geography Information (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Segments | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Number of reportable segments | 1 | ' | ' |
Revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers | $1,156,833 | $934,335 | $952,579 |
Long-lived assets | 313,830 | 242,563 | ' |
United States [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers | 339,423 | 269,071 | 242,982 |
Long-lived assets | 97,546 | 88,790 | ' |
Malaysia [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers | 185,197 | 183,299 | 207,931 |
Long-lived assets | 56,007 | 38,409 | ' |
China [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers | 229,231 | 171,016 | 184,945 |
Long-lived assets | 127,966 | 90,126 | ' |
Rest of the World [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues from sales to unaffiliated customers | 402,982 | 310,949 | 316,721 |
Long-lived assets | $32,311 | $25,238 | ' |
Litigation_Disclosure_Pending_
Litigation Disclosure - Pending Litigation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Nov. 30, 2006 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Dec. 23, 2011 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Mar. 08, 2011 | Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Stock Options Cases [Member] | Stock Options Cases [Member] | Cheetah Omni Asserting Infringement, ROADM products [Member] | Finisar Michigan Litigation [Member] | Cheetah Omni [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | |
lawsuit | defendant | patent | patent | Earnings Announcements Cases [Member] | Earnings Announcements Cases [Member] | Thomas Swan [Member] | ||
patent | lawsuit | patent | ||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | ' | ' | 2 | 4 | 7 | ' | ' | 4 |
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants | ' | ' | 6 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | ' | 2 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2 | ' |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0 | ' | ' |
Litigation_Disclosure_Pending_1
Litigation Disclosure - Pending Litigation 2 (Details) (Stock Options Cases [Member], USD $) | Apr. 27, 2014 |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] | ' |
Former Gain Contingency, Recognized in Current Period | $12,750,000 |
Contingent Legal Fees, Plaintiff | 6,300,000 |
Gain Contingency, Legal Fees, Defense | 3,000,000 |
Insurance Settlement [Member] | ' |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] | ' |
Former Gain Contingency, Recognized in Current Period | 12,500,000 |
Positive Outcome of Litigation [Member] | ' |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] | ' |
Former Gain Contingency, Recognized in Current Period | $250,000 |
Restructuring_Charges_Details
Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2010 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Restructuring charges | $0 | $0 | ($322,000) | $4,200,000 |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance as of April 30, 2012 | 3,225,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Cash payments, net of sublease income | -314,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Balance as of April 30, 2013 | 2,911,000 | 3,225,000 | ' | ' |
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Restructuring accrual expected to be paid in the next twelve months | 351,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Restructuring accrual expected to be paid out from 2014 through 2020 | $2,600,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Warranty_Details
Warranty (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | $4,155 | $3,926 |
Additions during the period based on product sold | 5,653 | 4,964 |
Additions during ther period due to Ignis acquisition | 515 | 159 |
Change in estimates | -2,022 | -1,378 |
Settlement and expirations | -2,557 | -3,516 |
Ending balance | $5,744 | $4,155 |
Related_Parties_Details
Related Parties (Details) (Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member], USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Related party transaction expense | $195,164 | $216,723 | $251,404 |
Restricted Stock Units granted to related party (in shares) | 4,164 | 3,814 | 2,000 |
Fair value of Restricted Stock Units granted to related party | $66,957 | $49,086 | $29,300 |
Related party transaction, vesting rate of Restricted Stock Units | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% |
Vesting Period 2 [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Related party transaction, vesting rate of Restricted Stock Units | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% |
Vesting Period 3 [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Related party transaction, vesting rate of Restricted Stock Units | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% |
Vesting Period 4 [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Related party transaction, vesting rate of Restricted Stock Units | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% |
Guarantees_and_Indemnification1
Guarantees and Indemnifications (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Apr. 27, 2014 | |
Guarantees [Abstract] | ' |
Indemnification, Period for Written Notice | '90 days |
Financial_Information_by_Quart2
Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Jan. 26, 2014 | Oct. 27, 2013 | Jul. 28, 2013 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Jan. 27, 2013 | Oct. 28, 2012 | Jul. 29, 2012 | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | |
Effect of Fourth Quarter Events [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Revenues | $306,025,000 | $294,018,000 | $290,722,000 | $266,068,000 | $243,417,000 | $238,351,000 | $232,041,000 | $220,526,000 | ' | ' | ' | |
Gross profit | 96,564,000 | 105,689,000 | 103,373,000 | 91,373,000 | 67,326,000 | 68,044,000 | 63,874,000 | 57,797,000 | 396,999,000 | 257,041,000 | 273,344,000 | |
Income (loss) from operations | 21,107,000 | 33,096,000 | 30,109,000 | 27,103,000 | 385,000 | -797,000 | 54,000 | -5,197,000 | 111,415,000 | -5,555,000 | 44,179,000 | |
Income from continuing operations before non-controlling interest | 28,683,000 | 27,068,000 | 29,951,000 | 25,835,000 | 1,404,000 | -3,687,000 | 427,000 | -6,209,000 | ' | ' | ' | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Finisar Corporation | 28,750,000 | 27,061,000 | 29,965,000 | 26,011,000 | 3,879,000 | [1],[2] | -3,407,000 | 271,000 | -6,197,000 | 111,787,000 | -5,454,000 | 42,993,000 |
Net income per share attributable to Finisar Corporation common stockholders: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Basic | 0.3 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.04 | -0.04 | 0 | -0.07 | ' | ' | ' | |
Diluted | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.04 | ($0.04) | $0 | ($0.07) | $1.09 | ($0.06) | $0.46 | |
Shares used in computing net income per share: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Basic | 96,965 | 96,394 | 95,941 | 94,609 | 93,567 | 93,097 | 92,780 | 91,988 | 95,979 | 92,860 | 90,823 | |
Diluted | 105,418 | 104,361 | 103,696 | 101,125 | 96,192 | 93,097 | 94,734 | 91,988 | 104,112 | 92,860 | 94,186 | |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | -7,130,000 | -4,853,000 | |
Impairment of long-lived assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | 16,000,000 | 4,900,000 | ' | ' | 0 | 8,156,000 | 0 | |
Gain on fair value measurement of equity investment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | 0 | 5,429,000 | |
Red-C [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Shares used in computing net income per share: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability | ' | ' | ' | ' | $7,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
[1] | Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a gain of $7.1 million on the fair value remeasurement of a contingent consideration liability related to the Red-C acquisition. | |||||||||||
[2] | Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a $16.0 million impairment charge for long-lived assets. |
Schedule_II_Consolidated_Valua1
Schedule II - Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 27, 2014 | Apr. 28, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Balance at Beginning of Period | $958 | $1,311 | $1,324 |
Additions charged to costs and expenses, net of recoveries | 101 | -268 | 100 |
Write-Offs | -130 | -85 | -113 |
Balance at End of Period | $929 | $958 | $1,311 |