Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2017 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,102,934 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-30 | |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 25,254,551 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2017 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME [Abstract] | ||||
Revenue | $ 119,184 | $ 99,244 | $ 242,438 | $ 199,613 |
Cost of goods sold | 59,153 | 52,348 | 120,902 | 102,522 |
Gross profit | 60,031 | 46,896 | 121,536 | 97,091 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Research, development and technical | 14,090 | 14,934 | 27,486 | 29,762 |
Selling and marketing | 7,268 | 6,668 | 14,820 | 13,417 |
General and administrative | 14,699 | 12,990 | 27,195 | 27,253 |
Total operating expenses | 36,057 | 34,592 | 69,501 | 70,432 |
Operating income | 23,974 | 12,304 | 52,035 | 26,659 |
Interest expense | 1,135 | 1,191 | 2,285 | 2,358 |
Other income, net | 234 | 452 | 1,230 | 642 |
Income before income taxes | 23,073 | 11,565 | 50,980 | 24,943 |
Provision for income taxes | 4,793 | 2,434 | 10,469 | 4,503 |
Net income | $ 18,280 | $ 9,131 | $ 40,511 | $ 20,440 |
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.73 | $ 0.38 | $ 1.63 | $ 0.84 |
Weighted average basic shares outstanding (in shares) | 25,030,367 | 24,061,005 | 24,798,122 | 24,069,557 |
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.71 | $ 0.37 | $ 1.60 | $ 0.83 |
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares) | 25,526,457 | 24,407,620 | 25,303,956 | 24,443,655 |
Dividends per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.20 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.18 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEME3
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract] | ||||
Net income | $ 18,280 | $ 9,131 | $ 40,511 | $ 20,440 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 13,883 | 6,160 | (3,691) | 6,357 |
Minimum pension liability adjustment | 0 | (85) | 0 | 287 |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges | 152 | (651) | 818 | (92) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 14,035 | 5,424 | (2,873) | 6,552 |
Comprehensive income | $ 32,315 | $ 14,555 | $ 37,638 | $ 26,992 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 343,683 | $ 287,479 |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,708 at March 31, 2017, and $1,828 at September 30, 2016 | 59,438 | 62,830 |
Inventories | 69,778 | 72,123 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 15,807 | 14,398 |
Total current assets | 488,706 | 436,830 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 109,042 | 106,496 |
Goodwill | 101,786 | 100,639 |
Other intangible assets, net | 46,580 | 50,476 |
Deferred income taxes | 20,173 | 20,747 |
Other long-term assets | 11,815 | 12,042 |
Total assets | 778,102 | 727,230 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 12,345 | 16,834 |
Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other current liabilities | 42,924 | 41,395 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 9,844 | 7,656 |
Total current liabilities | 65,113 | 65,885 |
Long-term debt, net of current portion, less prepaid debt issuance cost of $567 at March 31, 2017 and $696 at September 30, 2016 | 140,527 | 146,961 |
Deferred income taxes | 62 | 75 |
Other long-term liabilities | 14,789 | 16,661 |
Total liabilities | 220,491 | 229,582 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | ||
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Common Stock: Authorized: 200,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value; Issued: 35,072,863 shares at March 31, 2017, and 34,261,304 shares at September 30, 2016 | 35 | 34 |
Capital in excess of par value of common stock | 567,250 | 530,840 |
Retained earnings | 361,652 | 330,776 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 6,683 | 9,556 |
Treasury stock at cost, 9,816,519 shares at March 31, 2017, and 9,744,642 shares at September 30, 2016 | (378,009) | (373,558) |
Total stockholders' equity | 557,611 | 497,648 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 778,102 | $ 727,230 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE5
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Current assets | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 1,708 | $ 1,828 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net | $ 567 | $ 696 |
Stockholders' equity | ||
Common stock: authorized (in shares) | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 |
Common stock: par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock: issued (in shares) | 35,072,863 | 34,261,304 |
Treasury stock at cost, shares (in shares) | 9,816,519 | 9,744,642 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 40,511 | $ 20,440 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,214 | 12,495 |
Provision for doubtful accounts | (38) | (14) |
Share-based compensation expense | 6,465 | 8,202 |
Deferred income tax expense | 1,570 | 574 |
Non-cash foreign exchange gain | (174) | (288) |
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (64) | 158 |
Impairment of assets | 0 | 79 |
Other | 207 | (78) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding amounts related to acquisition: | ||
Accounts receivable | 1,449 | 1,517 |
Inventories | 723 | (2,157) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (2,310) | (796) |
Accounts payable | (4,418) | 93 |
Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other liabilities | 774 | (7,589) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 57,909 | 32,636 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (11,677) | (10,330) |
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment | 90 | 17 |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | 0 | (126,525) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (11,587) | (136,838) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Repayment of long-term debt | (4,375) | (4,375) |
Repurchases of common stock | (4,451) | (27,855) |
Net proceeds from issuance of stock | 24,802 | 4,695 |
Dividends paid | (8,926) | 0 |
Tax benefits associated with share-based compensation expense | 5,164 | 666 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 12,214 | (26,869) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (2,332) | 3,269 |
Increase (decrease) in cash | 56,204 | (127,802) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 287,479 | 354,190 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 343,683 | 226,388 |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accrued liabilities and accounts payable at the end of the period | $ 2,496 | $ 868 |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENT
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract] | |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Cabot Microelectronics Corporation ("Cabot Microelectronics'', "the Company'', "us'', "we'', or "our'') supplies high-performance polishing slurries and pads used in the manufacture of advanced integrated circuit (IC) devices within the semiconductor industry, in a process called chemical mechanical planarization (CMP). CMP polishes surfaces at an atomic level, thereby helping to enable IC device manufacturers to produce smaller, faster and more complex IC devices with fewer defects. We develop, produce and sell CMP slurries for polishing many of the conducting and insulating materials used in IC devices, and also for polishing the disk substrates and magnetic heads used in hard disk drives. We develop, manufacture and sell CMP polishing pads, which are used in conjunction with slurries in the CMP process. We also develop and provide products for demanding surface modification applications in other industries through our Engineered Surface Finishes (ESF) business. For additional information, refer to Part 1, Item 1, "Business", in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Cabot Microelectronics pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). In the opinion of management, these unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair statement of Cabot Microelectronics' financial position as of March 31, 2017, cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2017, and March 31, 2016, and results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, and March 31, 2016. The consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2016 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures from the annual financial statements. The results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 may not be indicative of results to be expected for future periods, including the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Cabot Microelectronics' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cabot Microelectronics and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances between the companies have been eliminated as of March 31, 2017 USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require management's most difficult and subjective judgments include, but are not limited to, those estimates related to bad debt expense, inventory valuation, valuation and classification of auction rate securities, impairment of long-lived assets and investments, business combinations, goodwill, other intangible assets, interest rate swaps, share-based compensation, income taxes and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience, current conditions and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. However, future events are subject to change and estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the potential inability of our customers to make required payments. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical collection experience, adjusted for any specific known conditions or circumstances such as customer bankruptcies and increased risk due to economic conditions. Amounts charged to bad debt expense are recorded in general and administrative expenses. A portion of our receivables and the related allowance for doubtful accounts is denominated in foreign currencies, so they are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations. Uncollectible account balances are charged against the allowance when we believe that it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered. of our total accounts receivable balance of $59,438, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and of which no amounts are past due. We continue to monitor the financial condition of Toshiba and its ability to make the required payments due on our receivables. At present, we do not believe it is probable that the receivables from Toshiba are impaired, and accordingly, we have not recorded a related allowance for doubtful accounts . |
BUSINESS COMBINATION
BUSINESS COMBINATION | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
BUSINESS COMBINATION [Abstract] | |
BUSINESS COMBINATION | 2. BUSINESS COMBINATION On October 22, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of NexPlanar Corporation (NexPlanar), a privately held, U.S. based company specializing in the development, manufacture and sale of advanced CMP pad solutions for the semiconductor industry. We acquired NexPlanar to expand our polishing pad portfolio by adding a complementary pad technology and to leverage our global infrastructure to better serve customers on a global basis, including offering performance-advantaged slurry and pad consumable sets. We paid a total of $126,976, including total purchase consideration of $142,237, less cash acquired of $15,261. The purchase consideration includes $142,167 paid at the date of acquisition and In addition, we paid $154 in compensation expense related to certain unvested NexPlanar stock options settled in cash at the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Total purchase consideration $ 142,237 Cash $ 15,261 Accounts receivable 3,052 Inventories 2,768 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,712 Property, plant and equipment 6,901 Intangible assets 55,000 Deferred tax assets 20,509 Other long-term assets 1,458 Accounts payable (1,057 ) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (1,472 ) Deferred tax liabilities (20,313 ) Total identifiable net assets 83,819 Goodwill 58,418 $ 142,237 The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. We finalized the purchase price allocation during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. We believe that the information we used provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired were developed with the assistance of third party valuation firms. The fair value of acquired property, plant and equipment is valued at its "value-in-use" as there are no known plans to dispose of any assets. The fair value of acquired identifiable intangible assets was determined using the "income approach" on an individual asset basis. The key assumptions used in the calculation of the discounted cash flows include projected revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and discount rate. The valuations and the underlying assumptions have been deemed reasonable by Company management. There are inherent uncertainties and management judgment required in these determinations. The following table sets forth the components of identifiable intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition: Fair Useful Value Life Trade name $ 8,000 7 years Customer relationships 8,000 11 years Developed technology - product family A 32,000 7 years Developed technology - product family B 2,000 9 years In-process technology 5,000 Total intangible assets $ 55,000 The trade name represents the estimated fair value of the brand and name recognition associated with the marketing of NexPlanar's product offerings. Customer relationships represent the estimated fair value of the underlying relationships and agreements with NexPlanar customers. Developed technology represents the estimated fair value of NexPlanar's technology, processes and knowledge regarding its product offerings. In-process technology represents the fair value assigned to technology projects under development as of the acquisition date. The in-process technology assets are capitalized and accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets and will be subject to impairment testing until completion or abandonment of the projects. Upon successful completion of each project, we will make a determination of the appropriate useful life and the related amortization will be recorded as an expense over the estimated useful life based on the future expected cash flow stream. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we recorded impairment expense of $1,000 representing the entire fair value of one of the in-process technology assets as management determined that revised expected future cash flows were insufficient to support the value of the asset. The intangible assets subject to amortization have a weighted average useful life of 7.7 years and are being amortized on a straight-line basis. The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, and is not deductible for income tax purposes. The goodwill is primarily attributable to anticipated revenue growth from the combination of our and NexPlanar pad technologies, expected synergies from the combined operations, and the assembled workforce of NexPlanar. NexPlanar's results of operations have been included in our unaudited consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income from the date of acquisition. The following supplemental pro forma information summarizes the combined results of operations for Cabot Microelectronics and NexPlanar as if the acquisition had occurred on October 1, 2014. Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 2016 Revenues $ 99,244 $ 201,020 Net income 9,131 21,503 Earnings per share - basic 0.38 0.89 Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.87 The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to the pro forma adjustments, which consist of amortization expense associated with intangible assets, and the elimination of interest expense on NexPlanar debt repaid prior to the acquisition. The proforma amounts for the six months ended March 31, 2016 exclude the impact of compensation expense related to unvested NexPlanar stock options settled in cash, and the step-up of inventory as these items are assumed to have occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 had the acquisition been completed on October 1, 2014. The pro forma consolidated results are not necessarily indicative of what the consolidated results actually would have been had the acquisition been completed on October 1, 2014. The pro forma consolidated results do not purport to project future results of combined operations, nor do they reflect the expected realization of any revenue or cost synergies associated with the acquisition. |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUM
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 3. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The FASB established a three-level hierarchy for disclosure based on the extent and level of judgment used to estimate fair value. Level 1 inputs consist of valuations based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs consist of valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an inactive market, or other observable inputs. Level 3 inputs consist of valuations based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. The following table presents financial instruments, other than long-term debt, that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016. See Note 8 for a detailed discussion of our long-term debt. We have classified the following assets and liabilities in accordance with the fair value hierarchy set forth in the applicable standards. In instances where the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset fall into more than one level of the hierarchy, we have classified them based on the lowest-level input that is significant to the determination of the fair value. March 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 343,683 $ - $ - $ 343,683 Other long-term investments 1,134 - - 1,134 Derivative financial instruments - 801 - 801 Total assets $ 344,817 $ 801 $ - $ 345,618 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments - 456 - 456 Total liabilities $ - $ 456 $ - $ 456 September 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 287,479 $ - $ - $ 287,479 Other long-term investments 1,028 - - 1,028 Derivative financial instruments - 28 - 28 Total assets $ 288,507 $ 28 $ - $ 288,535 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments - 1,469 - 1,469 Total liabilities $ - $ 1,469 $ - $ 1,469 Our cash and cash equivalents consist of various bank accounts used to support our operations and investments in institutional money-market funds that are traded in active markets. We invest exclusively in AAA- rated, prime institutional money market funds, comprised of high quality, short-term fixed income securities. Our other long-term investments represent the fair value of investments under the Cabot Microelectronics Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP), which is a nonqualified supplemental savings plan. The fair value of the investments is determined through quoted market prices within actively traded markets. Although the investments are allocated to individual participants and investment decisions are made solely by those participants, the SERP is a nonqualified plan. Consequently, the Company owns the assets and the related offsetting liability for disbursement until such time as participant makes a qualifying withdrawal. The long-term asset was adjusted to $1,134 in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 to reflect its fair value as of March 31, 2017. Our derivative financial instruments include forward foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variability in LIBOR-based interest payments on a portion of our outstanding variable rate debt. These interest rate swaps represent our primary use of derivative financial instruments. The fair value of our derivative instruments is estimated using standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs over the contractual term, including one-month LIBOR-based yield curves, among others. We consider the risk of nonperformance, including counterparty credit risk, in the calculation of the fair value of derivative financial instruments. See Note 9 of this Form 10-Q for more information on our use of derivative financial instruments. |
INVENTORIES
INVENTORIES | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
INVENTORIES [Abstract] | |
INVENTORIES | 4. INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Raw materials $ 38,025 $ 45,109 Work in process 5,481 4,668 Finished goods 26,272 22,346 Total $ 69,778 $ 72,123 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill was $101,786 as of March 31, 2017, and $100,639 as of September 30, 2016. The decrease in goodwill was due to $1,147 in foreign exchange fluctuations of the New Taiwan dollar. The components of other intangible assets are as follows: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Other intangible assets subject to amortization: Product technology $ 42,287 $ 15,207 $ 42,194 $ 12,718 Acquired patents and licenses 8,270 8,236 8,270 8,155 Trade secrets and know-how 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550 Customer relationships, distribution rights and other 28,228 13,952 27,900 12,205 Total other intangible assets subject to amortization 81,335 39,945 80,914 35,628 In-process technology 4,000 4,000 Other indefinite-lived intangibles* 1,190 1,190 Total other intangible assets not subject to amortization 5,190 5,190 Total other intangible assets $ 86,525 $ 39,945 $ 86,104 $ 35,628 *Other indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization consist primarily of trade names. Amortization expense on our intangible assets was $1,926 and $3,925 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 respectively, and was $2,138 and $3,954 for the three and six months ended and March 31, 2016, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense for the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows: Fiscal Year Estimated Amortization Expense Remainder of 2017 $ 3,869 2018 7,118 2019 6,675 2020 6,670 2021 6,664 Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, using a fair-value-based approach. The recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level, which is defined as either an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. An entity has the option to assess the fair value of a reporting unit either using a qualitative analysis ("step zero") or a discounted cash flow analysis ("step one"). Similarly, an entity has the option to use a step zero or a step one approach to determine the recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets. In fiscal 2016, we chose to use a step one analysis for both goodwill impairment and for indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment. We completed our annual impairment test during our fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and recorded $1,000 of impairment expense on one of the in-process technology assets acquired in the NexPlanar acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2016 based on management's revised expected future cash flows for this asset. There were no indicators of potential impairment during the quarter ended March 31, 2017, so it was not necessary to perform an impairment review for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the quarter. There have been no cumulative impairment charges recorded on the goodwill for any of our reporting units. |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS [Abstract] | |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS | 6. OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS Other long-term assets consisted of the following: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Auction rate securities (ARS) $ 5,494 $ 5,494 Other long-term assets 2,602 2,620 Long-term contract asset 2,585 2,900 Other long-term investments 1,134 1,028 Total $ 11,815 $ 12,042 Our ARS investments at March 31, 2017 consisted of two tax exempt municipal debt securities with a total par value of $5,494, both of which have maturities greater than ten years. The fair value of our ARS, determined using level 2 fair value inputs, was $5,039 as of March 31, 2017. We have classified our ARS as held-to-maturity based on our intention and ability to hold the securities until maturity. We believe the gross unrecognized loss of $455 is due to the illiquidity in the ARS market, rather than to credit loss. Although we believe these securities will ultimately be collected in full, we believe that it is not likely that we will be able to monetize the securities in our next business cycle (which for us is generally one year). We will continue to monitor our ARS for impairment indicators, which may require us to record an impairment charge that is deemed other-than-temporary. In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we amended a supply contract with an existing supplier. The amended agreement includes a fee of $4,500, which provides us the option to purchase certain raw materials beyond calendar 2016. This fee was recorded as a long-term asset at its present value and is being amortized into cost of goods sold on a straight-line basis through December 31, 2019, the expiration date of the agreement. See Note 10 for more information regarding this contract. Other long-term assets are comprised of the long-term portion of prepaid unamortized debt costs, related to our Revolving Credit Facility, as well as miscellaneous deposits and prepayments on contracts extending beyond the next 12 months. As discussed in Note 8, we reclassified $435 of prepaid debt costs related to our Term Loan out of other long-term assets as of September 30, 2016, in accordance with the adoption of a new accounting pronouncement. As discussed in Note 3, we recorded a long-term asset and a corresponding long-term liability of $1,134 representing the fair value of our SERP investments as of March 31, 2017. |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract] | |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 7. ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Accrued compensation $ 20,069 $ 17,856 Income taxes payable 6,413 7,878 Dividends payable 5,212 4,502 Raw materials received, not yet invoiced 2,867 2,648 Deferred revenue and customer advances 678 782 Warranty accrual 215 243 Taxes, other than income taxes 1,258 775 Current portion of long-term contract liability 1,500 1,500 Other accrued expenses 4,712 5,211 Total $ 42,924 $ 41,395 |
DEBT
DEBT | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
DEBT [Abstract] | |
DEBT | 8. DEBT On February 13, 2012, we entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") among the Company, as Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and an L/C issuer, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as joint lead arrangers and joint book managers, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as syndication agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as documentation agent. The Credit Agreement provided us with a $175,000 term loan (the "Term Loan"), which we drew on February 27, 2012 to fund approximately half of the special cash dividend we paid to our stockholders on March 1, 2012, and a $100,000 revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which has never been drawn, with sub-limits for multicurrency borrowings, letters of credit and swing-line loans. The Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility are referred to as the "Credit Facilities." On June 27, 2014, we entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Credit Agreement, which (i) increased term loan commitments by $17,500 from $157,500 to $175,000, the same level as the original amount under the Credit Agreement at its inception in 2012; (ii) increased the uncommitted accordion feature on the Revolving Credit Facility from $75,000 to $100,000; (iii) extended the expiration date of the Credit Facilities from February 13, 2017 to June 27, 2019; (iv) relaxed the consolidated leverage ratio financial covenant; and (v) revised certain pricing terms and other terms within the Credit Agreement. On June 27, 2014, we drew the $17,500 of increased term loan commitments, bringing the total outstanding commitments under the Term Loan to $175,000. Borrowings under the amended Credit Facilities (other than in respect of swing-line loans) bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the "Applicable Rate" (as defined below) plus, at our option, either (1) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for deposits in the relevant currency for the interest period relevant to such borrowing or (2) the "Base Rate", which is the highest of (x) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., (y) the federal funds rate plus 1/2 of 1.00% and (z) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. The current Applicable Rate for borrowings under the Credit Facilities is 1.50%, as amended, with respect to LIBOR borrowings and 0.25% with respect to Base Rate borrowings, with such Applicable Rate subject to adjustment based on our consolidated leverage ratio. Swing-line loans bear interest at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate for Base Rate loans under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Credit Agreement, we pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder. As amended, the fee ranges from 0.20% to 0.30%, based on our consolidated leverage ratio. Interest expense and commitment fees are paid according to the relevant interest period and no less frequently than at the end of each calendar quarter. We also pay letter of credit fees as necessary. The Term Loan has periodic scheduled repayments; however, we may voluntarily prepay the Credit Facilities without premium or penalty, subject to customary "breakage" fees and reemployment costs in the case of LIBOR borrowings. All obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of our existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement and guarantees of those obligations are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by first priority liens and security interests in the assets of the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries. In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs" (ASU 2015-03) and ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements". The provisions of ASU 2015-03 require an entity to present the debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability in the balance sheet as a direct deduction to the carrying amount of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03 requires adoption on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of the guidance. ASU 2015-15 provides guidance on the treatment of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements based on comments provided by the SEC staff. The SEC staff stated that it would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance cost ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. In accordance with this guidance, we have separated our debt issuance costs between those attributable to our Term Loan and those attributable to our Revolving Credit Facility. The debt issuance costs attributable to our Term Loan are presented as a reduction of the long-term debt balance on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, while the debt issuance costs attributable to our Revolving Credit Facility remain in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other long-term assets. As of March 31, 2017, $567 of debt issuance costs related to our Term Loan are presented as a reduction of long-term debt. Debt issuance costs related to our Revolving Credit Facility are not material. As of September 30, 2016, we have reclassified $261 and $435 of debt issuance costs related to our Term Loan from prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other long-term assets, respectively, and presented them as a reduction of our long-term debt on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to take certain actions, including, among other things and subject to certain significant exceptions: creating liens, incurring indebtedness, making investments, engaging in mergers, selling property, paying dividends or amending organizational documents. The Credit Agreement requires us to comply with certain financial ratio maintenance covenants. These include a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 for the period January 1, 2016 through the expiration of the Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2017, our consolidated leverage ratio was At March 31, 2017, the fair value of the Term Loan, using level 2 inputs, approximates its carrying value of $150,938 as the loan bears a floating market rate of interest. As of March 31, 2017, $9,844 of the debt outstanding is classified as short-term. Principal repayments of the Term Loan are generally made on the last calendar day of each quarter if that day is considered to be a business day. As of March 31, 2017, scheduled principal repayments of the Term Loan were as follows: Fiscal Year Principal Repayments Remainder of 2017 $ 3,281 2018 14,219 2019 133,438 Total $ 150,938 |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] | |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS We are exposed to various market risks, including risks associated with interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We enter into certain derivative transactions to mitigate the volatility associated with these exposures. We have policies in place that define acceptable instrument types we may enter into and we have established controls to limit our market risk exposure. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. In addition, all derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value on a gross basis. Cash Flow Hedges – Interest Rate Swap Agreements In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variability in LIBOR-based interest payments on $86,406 of our outstanding variable rate debt. The notional amount of the swaps decreases each quarter by an amount in proportion to our scheduled quarterly principal repayment of debt. The notional value of the swaps was $75,469 as of March 31, 2017, and the swaps are scheduled to expire on June 27, 2019. We have designated these swap agreements as cash flow hedges pursuant to ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging". As cash flow hedges, unrealized gains are recognized as assets and unrealized losses are recognized as liabilities. Unrealized gains and losses are designated as effective or ineffective based on a comparison of the changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps and changes in fair value of the underlying exposures being hedged. The effective portion is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, while the ineffective portion is recorded as a component of interest expense. Changes in the method by which we pay interest from one-month LIBOR to another rate of interest could create ineffectiveness in the swaps, and result in amounts being reclassified from other comprehensive income into net income. Hedge effectiveness is tested quarterly to determine if hedge treatment continues to be appropriate. Foreign Currency Contracts Not Designated as Hedges Periodically we enter into forward foreign exchange contracts in an effort to mitigate the risks associated with currency fluctuations on certain foreign currency balance sheet exposures. Our foreign exchange contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting; therefore, the gains and losses resulting from the impact of currency exchange rate movements on our forward foreign exchange contracts are recognized as other income or expense in the accompanying consolidated income statements in the period in which the exchange rates change. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively, the notional amounts of the forward contracts we held to purchase U.S. dollars in exchange for other international currencies were $7,538 and $8,858, respectively, and the notional amounts of forward contracts we held to sell U.S. dollars in exchange for other international currencies were $20,250 and $15,635, respectively. The fair value of our derivative instruments included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, which was determined using level 2 inputs, was as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value at March 31, 2017 Fair Value at September 30, 2016 Fair Value at March 31, 2017 Fair Value at September 30, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Interest rate swap contracts Other noncurrent assets $ 598 $ - $ - $ - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ - $ - $ 263 $ 612 Other long-term liabilities $ - $ - $ - $ 655 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 203 $ 28 $ - $ - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ - $ - $ 193 $ 202 The following table summarizes the effect of our derivative instruments on our Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Statement of Income Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Statement of Income Location March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign exchange contracts Other income (loss), net $ 320 $ 698 $ (1,474 ) $ 512 The interest rate swap agreements were deemed to be effective since inception, so there was no impact on our Consolidated Statement of Income. We recorded a $152 unrealized gain in accumulated comprehensive income during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 for these interest rate swaps. During the next 12 months, we expect approximately $194 may be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense related to our interest rate swaps based on projected rates using the LIBOR forward curve as of March 31, 2017. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES LEGAL PROCEEDINGS While we are not involved in any legal proceedings that we believe will have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, we periodically become a party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Refer to Note 18 of "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, for additional information regarding commitments and contingencies. PRODUCT WARRANTIES We maintain a warranty reserve that reflects management's best estimate of the cost to replace product that does not meet our specifications and customers' performance requirements, and costs related to such replacement. The warranty reserve is based upon a historical product replacement rate, adjusted for any specific known conditions or circumstances. Additions and deductions to the warranty reserve are recorded in cost of goods sold. Our warranty reserve activity during the first six months of fiscal 2017 was as follows: Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 243 Reserve for product warranty during the reporting period 256 Settlement of warranty (284 ) Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 215 POSTRETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS IN FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS We have unfunded defined benefit plans covering employees in certain foreign jurisdictions as required by local law. Benefit costs, consisting primarily of service costs, are recorded as fringe benefit expense under cost of goods sold and operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The projected benefit obligations and accumulated benefit obligations under all such unfunded plans are updated annually during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. Benefit payments under all such unfunded plans to be paid over the next 10 years are expected to be approximately $3,888. For more information regarding these plans, refer to Note 18 of "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Item 8 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS Purchase obligations include our take-or-pay arrangements with suppliers, and purchase orders and other obligations entered into in the normal course of business regarding the purchase of goods and services. We have a fumed silica supply agreement with Cabot Corporation, which is not a related party and has not been one since 2002, the current term of which runs through December 31, 2019. It provides us the option to purchase fumed silica for the remaining term of the agreement beyond calendar year 2016, for which we will pay a fee of $1,500 in each of calendar years 2017, 2018 and 2019, of which the 2017 payment has already been made. The present value of the remaining fees was $2,907 as of March 31, 2017. The 2018 payment of $1,500 is included in accrued expenses and the remaining $1,407 is included in other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of March 31, 2017, purchase obligations include $3,511 of contractual commitments related to our Cabot Corporation supply agreement for fumed silica. CONTINGENCIES Our subsidiary in South Korea is currently under an audit in the normal course of business by the Korean customs authority for the period from fiscal years 2011 through 2016. The matter is not yet at a stage at which we are able to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may result from this matter, and accordingly, we have not recorded a liability for this matter as of March 31, 2017. We expect that any costs to ultimately resolve any matters identified in the audit would not have a material effect on our financial results. |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract] | |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | 11. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), including the reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from AOCI to net income, are shown below: Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities Total Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 11,985 $ (817 ) $ (1,612 ) $ 9,556 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $(1,732) (3,691 ) - - (3,691 ) Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges: Change in fair value, net of tax of $576 - 1,026 - 1,026 Reclassification adjustment into earnings, net of tax of $(117) - (208 ) - (208 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 8,294 $ 1 $ (1,612 ) $ 6,683 Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities Total Balance at September 30, 2015 $ (4,011 ) $ (901 ) $ (1,178 ) $ (6,090 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $622 6,357 - - 6,357 Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges: Change in fair value, net of tax of $(71) - (127 ) - (127 ) Reclassification adjustment into earnings, net of tax of $20 - 35 - 35 Change in pension and other postretirement liabilities, net of tax of $287 - - 287 287 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 2,346 $ (993 ) $ (891 ) $ 462 The before tax amounts reclassified from OCI to net income during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, related to our cash flow hedges, were recorded as interest expense on our Consolidated Statement of Income. For the six month ended March 31, 2017, we recorded $3,691 in currency translation losses, net of tax, that are included in other comprehensive income, primarily due to exchange rate fluctuations in the Japanese yen and Korean won versus the U.S. dollar. These losses primarily relate to changes in the U.S. dollar value of assets and liabilities denominated in local currencies when these asset and liability amounts are translated at month-end exchange rates. |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract] | |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS | 12. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS We issue share-based awards under the following programs: our Cabot Microelectronics Corporation 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended effective March 7, 2017 (OIP); our Cabot Microelectronics Corporation 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as Amended and Restated January 1, 2010 (ESPP); and, pursuant to the OIP, our Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended September 23, 2008 (DDCP), and our 2001 Executive Officer Deposit Share Program (DSP). In March 2017, our stockholders reapproved the material terms of performance-based awards under the OIP for purposes of complying with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Prior to March 2012, when our stockholders first approved the OIP, we issued share-based payments under our Second Amended and Restated Cabot Microelectronics Corporation 2000 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated September 23, 2008 (EIP); our ESPP, and, pursuant to the EIP, the DDCP and DSP. For additional information regarding these programs, refer to Note 13 of "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Item 8 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Other than the ESPP, all share-based payments granted beginning March 6, 2012 are made from the OIP, and since then, the EIP no longer has been available for any awards. We record share-based compensation expense for all share-based awards, including stock option grants, restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards and employee stock purchase plan purchases. We calculate share-based compensation expense using the straight-line approach based on awards ultimately expected to vest, which requires the use of an estimated forfeiture rate. Our estimated forfeiture rate is primarily based on historical experience, but may be revised in future periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimate. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the grant date fair value of our stock options and employee stock purchase plan purchases. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the price volatility of the underlying stock, the expected term of our stock options, expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate. We estimate the expected volatility of our stock options based on a combination of our stock's historical volatility and the implied volatilities from actively-traded options on our stock. We calculate the expected term of our stock options using historical stock option exercise data, and we add a slight premium to this expected term for employees who meet the definition of retirement-eligible pursuant to their grants during the contractual term of the grant. The expected dividend yield represents our annualized dividend in dollars divided by the stock price on the date of grant. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, was as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Cost of goods sold $ 552 $ 535 $ 1,093 $ 1,069 Research, development and technical 459 416 878 834 Selling and marketing 347 411 686 815 General and administrative 2,194 2,373 3,808 6,089 Total share-based compensation expense 3,552 3,735 6,465 8,807 Tax benefit (1,220 ) (1,274 ) (2,167 ) (2,988 ) Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 2,332 $ 2,461 $ 4,298 $ 5,819 Our non-employee directors received annual equity awards in March 2017, pursuant to the OIP. The award agreements provide for immediate vesting of the award at the time of termination of service for any reason other than by reason of Cause, Death, Disability or a Change in Control, as defined in the OIP, if at such time the non-employee director has completed an equivalent of at least two full terms as a director of the Company, as defined in the Company's bylaws. Two of the Company's non-employee directors had completed at least two full terms of service as of the date of the March 2017 award. Consequently, the requisite service period for the award has already been satisfied and we recorded the fair value of $377 of the awards to these two directors to share-based compensation expense in the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017 rather than recording that expense over the one-year vesting period stated in the award agreement, as is done for the other non-employee directors who received an annual equity award in March 2017. In conjunction with our acquisition of NexPlanar in October 2015, share-based compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2015, included $605 related to certain unvested NexPlanar incentive stock options (ISOs) settled in cash at the acquisition date, of which $451 was reversed in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. We also substituted certain NexPlanar ISOs with Cabot Microelectronics Corporation ISOs, preserving the intrinsic value, including the original vesting periods, of the original awards. We accelerated the vesting on the substitute awards made to certain individuals based on the terms of their employment agreements with NexPlanar, and recorded $492 of share-based compensation expense related to this acceleration. The total $1,097 of acquisition-related compensation is included in the table above as general and administrative expense for the six months ended March 31, 2016. For additional information regarding the estimation of fair value, refer to Note 13 of "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Item 8 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET [Abstract] | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET | 13. OTHER INCOME, NET Other income (expense), net, consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest income $ 516 $ 178 $ 937 $ 387 Other income (expense) (282 ) 274 293 255 Total other income, net $ 234 $ 452 $ 1,230 $ 642 Other income (expense) primarily represents gains and losses recorded on transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The increase in other income was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, net of the gains and losses incurred on forward foreign exchange contracts discussed in Note 9. |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
INCOME TAXES [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | 14. INCOME TAXES Our effective income tax rate was 20.8% and 20.5% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, compared to a 21.0% and 18.1% effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016. The increase in the effective tax rate during the first six months of fiscal 2017 was primarily due to changes in the jurisdictional mix of income and the absence of the retroactive reinstatement of the research and experimentation tax credit recorded in fiscal 2016. The Company is currently operating under a tax holiday in South Korea in conjunction with our investment in research, development and manufacturing facilities there. This arrangement allows for a tax at 50% of the local statutory rate in effect for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, following a 0% tax rate in fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015. This tax holiday reduced our income tax provision by approximately $1,915 and $1,797 in the first six months of fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively. This tax holiday increased our diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.08 and $0.07 during the six month ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract] | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE | 15. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding the effects of unvested restricted stock awards that have a right to receive non-forfeitable dividends, which are considered participating securities as prescribed by the two-class method under ASC 260. Diluted EPS is calculated in a similar manner, but the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period is increased to include the weighted-average dilutive effect of "in-the-money" stock options and unvested restricted stock shares using the treasury stock method. The standards of accounting for earnings per share require companies to provide a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations. Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator: Net Income $ 18,280 $ 9,131 $ 40,511 20,440 Less: income attributable to participating securities (48 ) (41 ) (146 ) (160 ) Earnings available to common shares $ 18,232 $ 9,090 $ 40,365 20,280 Denominator: Weighted average common shares 25,030,367 24,061,005 24,798,122 24,069,557 (Denominator for basic calculation) Weighted average effect of dilutive securities: Share-based compensation 496,090 346,615 505,834 374,098 Diluted weighted average common shares 25,526,457 24,407,620 25,303,956 24,443,655 (Denominator for diluted calculation) Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.73 $ 0.38 $ 1.63 0.84 Diluted $ 0.71 $ 0.37 $ 1.60 0.83 For the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, approximately 0.4 million and 1.2 million shares, respectively, attributable to outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of our common stock and, therefore, their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUST
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE [Abstract] | |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE | 16. FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE We operate predominantly in one reportable segment, as defined under ASC 280 – the development, manufacture, and sale of CMP consumables. Revenue generated by product line for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, was as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, Revenue: 2017 2016 2017 2016 Tungsten slurries $ 51,835 $ 43,885 $ 107,136 $ 88,297 Dielectric slurries 27,843 23,679 57,125 46,697 Polishing pads 17,139 11,943 33,348 22,452 Other Metals slurries 14,670 14,180 30,450 30,538 Engineered Surface Finishes 6,036 3,743 11,060 7,695 Data storage slurries 1,661 1,814 3,319 3,934 Total revenue $ 119,184 $ 99,244 $ 242,438 $ 199,613 |
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract] | |
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS | 17. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (Topic 606), an updated standard on revenue recognition . In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis" (Topic 810) . In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No, 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" (Topic 330). The provisions of ASU 2015-11 require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. ASU 2015-11 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2017, but early adoption is permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" (Subtopic 825-10). The provision of ASU 2016-01 requires equity investments, other than those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. ASU 2016-01 simplifies the impairment assessment of equity securities by permitting a qualitative assessment each reporting period, and makes changes to presentation and disclosure of certain classes of financial assets and liabilities. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2018, but early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases" (Topic 842). The provisions of ASU 2016-02 require a dual approach for lessee accounting under which a lessee would recognize a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating leases. For finance leases, a lessee will recognize interest expense and amortization of the right-of-use asset, and for operating leases, the lessee will recognize a straight-line total lease expense. The guidance also requires qualitative and specific quantitative disclosures to supplement the amounts recorded in the financial statements, to afford better understanding of an entity's leasing activities, including any significant judgments and estimates. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2019, but early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-05, "Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships" (Topic 815). The provisions of ASU 2016-05 provide clarification that a change in a counterparty of a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument does not require dedesignation of that hedging relationship, provided that all other hedge accounting criteria is met. ASU 2016-05 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2017, but early adoption is permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting" (Topic 718). The provisions of this standard involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payments transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2017, but early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" (Topic 326). The provisions of this standard require financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. An allowance account would be established to present the net carrying value at the amount expect to be collected. ASU 2016-13 also provides that credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2020, but early adoption is permitted as of October 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16 "Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory" (Topic 740). The provisions of this standard provide guidance on recognition of taxes related to intra-entity transfer of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2018, but early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17 "Interest Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control" (Topic 810). The provisions of this standard provide further guidance related to ASU 2015-02, and also provides guidance on consolidation in relation to VIEs and related parties. ASU 2016-17 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2017, but early adoption is permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our financial statements as we currently have no interest in any entities that may be considered VIE. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01 "Clarifying the Definition of a Business" (Topic 805). The provisions of this standard provide guidance to determine whether the acquisition or sale of a set of assets or activities constitutes a business. The standard requires that an integrated set of assets and activities include an input and a substantive process that together contribute to the ability to create output. ASU 2017-01 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2017, and early adoption is permitted under specified conditions. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04 "Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" (Topic 350). The provisions of this standard eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test, which required an entity to determine the fair value of its assets and liabilities at the impairment testing date of its goodwill and compare it to its carrying amount to determine a possible impairment loss. Goodwill impairment testing will now be done by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit and its carrying amount. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2020, but early adoption is permitted as of October 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07" Improving the Presentation of Net Period Pension Cost and net Period Postretirement Benefit Cost" (Topic 715). The provisions of ASU 2017-07 provided specific guidance on the presentation of the components of net benefit cost. ASU 2017-07 will be effective for us beginning October 1, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementation of this standard on our financial statements. |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESE24
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract] | |
USE OF ESTIMATES | USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require management's most difficult and subjective judgments include, but are not limited to, those estimates related to bad debt expense, inventory valuation, valuation and classification of auction rate securities, impairment of long-lived assets and investments, business combinations, goodwill, other intangible assets, interest rate swaps, share-based compensation, income taxes and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience, current conditions and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. However, future events are subject to change and estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. |
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the potential inability of our customers to make required payments. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical collection experience, adjusted for any specific known conditions or circumstances such as customer bankruptcies and increased risk due to economic conditions. Amounts charged to bad debt expense are recorded in general and administrative expenses. A portion of our receivables and the related allowance for doubtful accounts is denominated in foreign currencies, so they are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations. Uncollectible account balances are charged against the allowance when we believe that it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered. of our total accounts receivable balance of $59,438, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and of which no amounts are past due. We continue to monitor the financial condition of Toshiba and its ability to make the required payments due on our receivables. At present, we do not believe it is probable that the receivables from Toshiba are impaired, and accordingly, we have not recorded a related allowance for doubtful accounts . |
BUSINESS COMBINATION (Tables)
BUSINESS COMBINATION (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
BUSINESS COMBINATION [Abstract] | |
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Total purchase consideration $ 142,237 Cash $ 15,261 Accounts receivable 3,052 Inventories 2,768 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,712 Property, plant and equipment 6,901 Intangible assets 55,000 Deferred tax assets 20,509 Other long-term assets 1,458 Accounts payable (1,057 ) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (1,472 ) Deferred tax liabilities (20,313 ) Total identifiable net assets 83,819 Goodwill 58,418 $ 142,237 |
Components of Identifiable Intangible Assets | The following table sets forth the components of identifiable intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition: Fair Useful Value Life Trade name $ 8,000 7 years Customer relationships 8,000 11 years Developed technology - product family A 32,000 7 years Developed technology - product family B 2,000 9 years In-process technology 5,000 Total intangible assets $ 55,000 |
Pro Forma Combined Results of Operations | The following supplemental pro forma information summarizes the combined results of operations for Cabot Microelectronics and NexPlanar as if the acquisition had occurred on October 1, 2014. Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 2016 Revenues $ 99,244 $ 201,020 Net income 9,131 21,503 Earnings per share - basic 0.38 0.89 Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.87 |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR26
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | The following table presents financial instruments, other than long-term debt, that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016. See Note 8 for a detailed discussion of our long-term debt. We have classified the following assets and liabilities in accordance with the fair value hierarchy set forth in the applicable standards. In instances where the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset fall into more than one level of the hierarchy, we have classified them based on the lowest-level input that is significant to the determination of the fair value. March 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 343,683 $ - $ - $ 343,683 Other long-term investments 1,134 - - 1,134 Derivative financial instruments - 801 - 801 Total assets $ 344,817 $ 801 $ - $ 345,618 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments - 456 - 456 Total liabilities $ - $ 456 $ - $ 456 September 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 287,479 $ - $ - $ 287,479 Other long-term investments 1,028 - - 1,028 Derivative financial instruments - 28 - 28 Total assets $ 288,507 $ 28 $ - $ 288,535 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments - 1,469 - 1,469 Total liabilities $ - $ 1,469 $ - $ 1,469 |
INVENTORIES (Tables)
INVENTORIES (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
INVENTORIES [Abstract] | |
Inventories | Inventories consisted of the following: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Raw materials $ 38,025 $ 45,109 Work in process 5,481 4,668 Finished goods 26,272 22,346 Total $ 69,778 $ 72,123 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE28
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract] | |
Components of Other Intangible Assets | The components of other intangible assets are as follows: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Other intangible assets subject to amortization: Product technology $ 42,287 $ 15,207 $ 42,194 $ 12,718 Acquired patents and licenses 8,270 8,236 8,270 8,155 Trade secrets and know-how 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550 Customer relationships, distribution rights and other 28,228 13,952 27,900 12,205 Total other intangible assets subject to amortization 81,335 39,945 80,914 35,628 In-process technology 4,000 4,000 Other indefinite-lived intangibles* 1,190 1,190 Total other intangible assets not subject to amortization 5,190 5,190 Total other intangible assets $ 86,525 $ 39,945 $ 86,104 $ 35,628 |
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for the Succeeding Five Fiscal Years | Amortization expense on our intangible assets was $1,926 and $3,925 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 respectively, and was $2,138 and $3,954 for the three and six months ended and March 31, 2016, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense for the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows: Fiscal Year Estimated Amortization Expense Remainder of 2017 $ 3,869 2018 7,118 2019 6,675 2020 6,670 2021 6,664 |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS (Tables)
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS [Abstract] | |
Other Long Term Assets | Other long-term assets consisted of the following: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Auction rate securities (ARS) $ 5,494 $ 5,494 Other long-term assets 2,602 2,620 Long-term contract asset 2,585 2,900 Other long-term investments 1,134 1,028 Total $ 11,815 $ 12,042 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXE30
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract] | |
Accrued Expenses, Income Taxes Payable and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, 2017 September 30, 2016 Accrued compensation $ 20,069 $ 17,856 Income taxes payable 6,413 7,878 Dividends payable 5,212 4,502 Raw materials received, not yet invoiced 2,867 2,648 Deferred revenue and customer advances 678 782 Warranty accrual 215 243 Taxes, other than income taxes 1,258 775 Current portion of long-term contract liability 1,500 1,500 Other accrued expenses 4,712 5,211 Total $ 42,924 $ 41,395 |
DEBT (Tables)
DEBT (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
DEBT [Abstract] | |
Scheduled Principal Repayments of the Term Loan | Principal repayments of the Term Loan are generally made on the last calendar day of each quarter if that day is considered to be a business day. As of March 31, 2017, scheduled principal repayments of the Term Loan were as follows: Fiscal Year Principal Repayments Remainder of 2017 $ 3,281 2018 14,219 2019 133,438 Total $ 150,938 |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME32
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] | |
FV of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | The fair value of our derivative instruments included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, which was determined using level 2 inputs, was as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value at March 31, 2017 Fair Value at September 30, 2016 Fair Value at March 31, 2017 Fair Value at September 30, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Interest rate swap contracts Other noncurrent assets $ 598 $ - $ - $ - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ - $ - $ 263 $ 612 Other long-term liabilities $ - $ - $ - $ 655 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 203 $ 28 $ - $ - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ - $ - $ 193 $ 202 |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income | The following table summarizes the effect of our derivative instruments on our Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Gain (Loss) Recognized in Statement of Income Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Statement of Income Location March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign exchange contracts Other income (loss), net $ 320 $ 698 $ (1,474 ) $ 512 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] | |
Product Warranty Reserve Activity | We maintain a warranty reserve that reflects management's best estimate of the cost to replace product that does not meet our specifications and customers' performance requirements, and costs related to such replacement. The warranty reserve is based upon a historical product replacement rate, adjusted for any specific known conditions or circumstances. Additions and deductions to the warranty reserve are recorded in cost of goods sold. Our warranty reserve activity during the first six months of fiscal 2017 was as follows: Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 243 Reserve for product warranty during the reporting period 256 Settlement of warranty (284 ) Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 215 |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI34
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), including the reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from AOCI to net income, are shown below: Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities Total Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 11,985 $ (817 ) $ (1,612 ) $ 9,556 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $(1,732) (3,691 ) - - (3,691 ) Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges: Change in fair value, net of tax of $576 - 1,026 - 1,026 Reclassification adjustment into earnings, net of tax of $(117) - (208 ) - (208 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 8,294 $ 1 $ (1,612 ) $ 6,683 Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities Total Balance at September 30, 2015 $ (4,011 ) $ (901 ) $ (1,178 ) $ (6,090 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $622 6,357 - - 6,357 Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges: Change in fair value, net of tax of $(71) - (127 ) - (127 ) Reclassification adjustment into earnings, net of tax of $20 - 35 - 35 Change in pension and other postretirement liabilities, net of tax of $287 - - 287 287 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 2,346 $ (993 ) $ (891 ) $ 462 |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract] | |
Share Based Compensation Expense | Share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, was as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Cost of goods sold $ 552 $ 535 $ 1,093 $ 1,069 Research, development and technical 459 416 878 834 Selling and marketing 347 411 686 815 General and administrative 2,194 2,373 3,808 6,089 Total share-based compensation expense 3,552 3,735 6,465 8,807 Tax benefit (1,220 ) (1,274 ) (2,167 ) (2,988 ) Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 2,332 $ 2,461 $ 4,298 $ 5,819 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Ta
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET [Abstract] | |
Other Income (Expense), Net | Other income (expense), net, consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest income $ 516 $ 178 $ 937 $ 387 Other income (expense) (282 ) 274 293 255 Total other income, net $ 234 $ 452 $ 1,230 $ 642 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | The standards of accounting for earnings per share require companies to provide a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations. Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator: Net Income $ 18,280 $ 9,131 $ 40,511 20,440 Less: income attributable to participating securities (48 ) (41 ) (146 ) (160 ) Earnings available to common shares $ 18,232 $ 9,090 $ 40,365 20,280 Denominator: Weighted average common shares 25,030,367 24,061,005 24,798,122 24,069,557 (Denominator for basic calculation) Weighted average effect of dilutive securities: Share-based compensation 496,090 346,615 505,834 374,098 Diluted weighted average common shares 25,526,457 24,407,620 25,303,956 24,443,655 (Denominator for diluted calculation) Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.73 $ 0.38 $ 1.63 0.84 Diluted $ 0.71 $ 0.37 $ 1.60 0.83 |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDU38
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE [Abstract] | |
Revenue Generated by Product Line | Revenue generated by product line for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, was as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, Revenue: 2017 2016 2017 2016 Tungsten slurries $ 51,835 $ 43,885 $ 107,136 $ 88,297 Dielectric slurries 27,843 23,679 57,125 46,697 Polishing pads 17,139 11,943 33,348 22,452 Other Metals slurries 14,670 14,180 30,450 30,538 Engineered Surface Finishes 6,036 3,743 11,060 7,695 Data storage slurries 1,661 1,814 3,319 3,934 Total revenue $ 119,184 $ 99,244 $ 242,438 $ 199,613 |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESE39
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | $ 59,438 |
Accounts Receivable [Member] | |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |
Toshiba account receivable balance | $ 2,592 |
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member] | |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 4.40% |
BUSINESS COMBINATION (Details)
BUSINESS COMBINATION (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | Oct. 22, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | $ 0 | $ 126,525 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 6,465 | 8,202 | ||||||
Revenue | $ 119,184 | $ 99,244 | 242,438 | 199,613 | ||||
Net income (loss) | 18,280 | 9,131 | 40,511 | 20,440 | ||||
Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract] | ||||||||
Goodwill | $ 101,786 | $ 101,786 | $ 100,639 | |||||
Impairment expense | 1,000 | |||||||
NexPlanar [Member] | ||||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||
Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired | 100.00% | |||||||
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | $ 126,976 | |||||||
Cash Acquired from Acquisition | 15,261 | |||||||
Purchase price | 142,167 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ (451) | $ 605 | 154 | |||||
Purchase price adjustment | 70 | |||||||
Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract] | ||||||||
Total purchase consideration | 142,237 | |||||||
Cash | 15,261 | |||||||
Accounts receivable | 3,052 | |||||||
Inventories | 2,768 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,712 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 6,901 | |||||||
Intangible assets | 55,000 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 20,509 | |||||||
Other long-term assets | 1,458 | |||||||
Accounts payable | (1,057) | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (1,472) | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | (20,313) | |||||||
Goodwill | 58,418 | |||||||
Total identifiable net assets | $ 83,819 | |||||||
Impairment expense | $ 1,000 | |||||||
Weighted average useful life | 7 years 8 months 12 days | |||||||
Business acquisition, pro forma information [Abstract] | ||||||||
Revenues | 99,244 | 201,020 | ||||||
Net income | $ 9,131 | $ 21,503 | ||||||
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.38 | $ 0.89 | ||||||
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.37 | $ 0.87 | ||||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 55,000 | |||||||
NexPlanar [Member] | Trade Name [Member] | ||||||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 8,000 | |||||||
Useful life | 7 years | |||||||
NexPlanar [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | ||||||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 8,000 | |||||||
Useful life | 11 years | |||||||
NexPlanar [Member] | Developed Technology - Product Family A [Member] | ||||||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 32,000 | |||||||
Useful life | 7 years | |||||||
NexPlanar [Member] | Developed Technology - Product Family B [Member] | ||||||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 2,000 | |||||||
Useful life | 9 years | |||||||
NexPlanar [Member] | In-process Technology [Member] | ||||||||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 5,000 |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR41
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Assets [Abstract] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 343,683 | $ 287,479 |
Other long-term investments | 1,134 | 1,028 |
Derivative financial instruments | 801 | 28 |
Total assets | 345,618 | 288,535 |
Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Derivative financial instruments | 456 | 1,469 |
Total liabilities | 456 | 1,469 |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Assets [Abstract] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 343,683 | 287,479 |
Other long-term investments | 1,134 | 1,028 |
Derivative financial instruments | 0 | 0 |
Total assets | 344,817 | 288,507 |
Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Derivative financial instruments | 0 | 0 |
Total liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Assets [Abstract] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Other long-term investments | 0 | 0 |
Derivative financial instruments | 801 | 28 |
Total assets | 801 | 28 |
Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Derivative financial instruments | 456 | 1,469 |
Total liabilities | 456 | 1,469 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Assets [Abstract] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Other long-term investments | 0 | 0 |
Derivative financial instruments | 0 | 0 |
Total assets | 0 | 0 |
Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Derivative financial instruments | 0 | 0 |
Total liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0 |
INVENTORIES (Details)
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
INVENTORIES [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | $ 38,025 | $ 45,109 |
Work in process | 5,481 | 4,668 |
Finished goods | 26,272 | 22,346 |
Total | $ 69,778 | $ 72,123 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE43
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | ||
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract] | ||||||
Goodwill | $ 101,786 | $ 101,786 | $ 100,639 | |||
Foreign exchange fluctuation | 1,147 | |||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Gross carrying amount subject to amortization | 81,335 | 81,335 | 80,914 | |||
Accumulated amortization | 39,945 | 39,945 | 35,628 | |||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | ||||||
Total other intangible assets not subject to amortization | 5,190 | 5,190 | 5,190 | |||
Total other intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 86,525 | 86,525 | 86,104 | |||
Other intangible assets [Abstract] | ||||||
Amortization expense | 1,926 | $ 2,138 | 3,925 | $ 3,954 | ||
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract] | ||||||
Remainder of 2017 | 3,869 | 3,869 | ||||
2,018 | 7,118 | 7,118 | ||||
2,019 | 6,675 | 6,675 | ||||
2,020 | 6,670 | 6,670 | ||||
2,021 | 6,664 | 6,664 | ||||
Impairment expense | 1,000 | |||||
In-process Technology [Member] | ||||||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | ||||||
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||
Other Indefinite-lived Intangibles [Member] | ||||||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | ||||||
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets | [1] | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1,190 | ||
Product Technology [Member] | ||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Gross carrying amount subject to amortization | 42,287 | 42,287 | 42,194 | |||
Accumulated amortization | 15,207 | 15,207 | 12,718 | |||
Acquired Patents and Licenses [Member] | ||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Gross carrying amount subject to amortization | 8,270 | 8,270 | 8,270 | |||
Accumulated amortization | 8,236 | 8,236 | 8,155 | |||
Trade Secrets and Know-how [Member] | ||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Gross carrying amount subject to amortization | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
Accumulated amortization | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
Customer Relationships, Distribution Rights and Other | ||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Gross carrying amount subject to amortization | 28,228 | 28,228 | 27,900 | |||
Accumulated amortization | $ 13,952 | $ 13,952 | $ 12,205 | |||
[1] | Other indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization consist primarily of trade names. |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS (Details
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Security | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015USD ($) | |
Other long-term assets [Abstract] | |||
Auction rate securities (ARS) | $ 5,494 | $ 5,494 | |
Other long-term assets | 2,602 | 2,620 | |
Long-term contract asset | 2,585 | 2,900 | |
Other long-term investments | 1,134 | 1,028 | |
Total | $ 11,815 | 12,042 | |
Number of auction rate securities | Security | 2 | ||
Minimum maturity period of auction rate securities (ARS) | 10 years | ||
Fair value of auction rate securities | $ 5,039 | ||
Gross unrecognized loss of ARS | 455 | ||
Long-term contract asset face amount | $ 4,500 | ||
Long-term liability, SERP investments | $ 1,134 | ||
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net | $ (435) |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXE45
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract] | ||
Accrued compensation | $ 20,069 | $ 17,856 |
Income taxes payable | 6,413 | 7,878 |
Dividends payable | 5,212 | 4,502 |
Raw materials received, not yet invoiced | 2,867 | 2,648 |
Deferred revenue and customer advances | 678 | 782 |
Warranty accrual | 215 | 243 |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 1,258 | 775 |
Current Portion Long Term Contract Liability | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Other accrued expenses | 4,712 | 5,211 |
Total | $ 42,924 | $ 41,395 |
DEBT (Details)
DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 27, 2014 | Jun. 26, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Feb. 13, 2012 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Discount on Long Term Debt - Prepaid Debt Cost | $ 567 | $ 696 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 9,844 | 7,656 | |||
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity | $ 75,000 | ||||
Maturity date of credit facility | Feb. 13, 2017 | ||||
Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Face amount of debt | $ 157,500 | $ 175,000 | |||
Amendment [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Interest rate description | Borrowings under the amended Credit Facilities (other than in respect of swing-line loans) bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the “Applicable Rate” (as defined below) plus, at our option, either (1) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for deposits in the relevant currency for the interest period relevant to such borrowing or (2) the “Base Rate”, which is the highest of (x) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., (y) the federal funds rate plus 1/2 of 1.00% and (z) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. The current Applicable Rate for borrowings under the Credit Facilities is 1.50%, as amended, with respect to LIBOR borrowings and 0.25% with respect to Base Rate borrowings, with such Applicable Rate subject to adjustment based on our consolidated leverage ratio. Swing-line loans bear interest at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate for Base Rate loans under the Revolving Credit Facility. | ||||
Covenant terms | The Credit Agreement contains covenants that restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to take certain actions, including, among other things and subject to certain significant exceptions: creating liens, incurring indebtedness, making investments, engaging in mergers, selling property, paying dividends or amending organizational documents. The Credit Agreement requires us to comply with certain financial ratio maintenance covenants. These include a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 for the period January 1, 2016 through the expiration of the Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2017, our consolidated leverage ratio was 1.03 to 1.00 and our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 3.54 to 1.00. The Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative covenants and events of default. We believe we are in compliance with these covenants. | ||||
Consolidated leverage ratio | 1.03 | ||||
Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio | 3.54 | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.25 | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Consolidated leverage ratio | 2.75 | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Basis spread on variable rate | 0.50% | ||||
Amendment [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Basis spread on variable rate | 1.00% | ||||
Current applicable rate | 1.50% | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Current applicable rate | 0.25% | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity | $ 100,000 | ||||
Maturity date of credit facility | Jun. 27, 2019 | ||||
Interest rate description | In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Credit Agreement, we pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder. As amended, the fee ranges from 0.20% to 0.30%, based on our consolidated leverage ratio. | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Commitment fee percentage | 0.20% | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Commitment fee percentage | 0.30% | ||||
Amendment [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Face amount of debt | $ 175,000 | ||||
Increase in loan commitments | 17,500 | ||||
Amount drawn from increase in loan commitments | $ 17,500 | ||||
Discount on Long Term Debt - Prepaid Debt Cost | $ 567 | ||||
Fair value of debt | 150,938 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 9,844 | ||||
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract] | |||||
Remainder of 2017 | 3,281 | ||||
2,018 | 14,219 | ||||
2,019 | 133,438 | ||||
Long Term Debt | $ 150,938 | ||||
ASU 2015-03 [Member] | |||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||||
Debt issuance costs, current | (261) | ||||
Debt issuance costs, noncurrent | $ (435) |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME47
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Outstanding variable rate debt | $ 86,406 | ||
Derivative notional amount | $ 75,469 | ||
Derivatives expiration date | Jun. 27, 2019 | ||
Unrealized gain | $ 152 | ||
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense | $ 194 | ||
Reclassification period | 12 months | ||
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Buy [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative notional amount | $ 7,538 | $ 8,858 | |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Sell [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative notional amount | $ 20,250 | $ 15,635 |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME48
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of foreign exchange contract asset derivatives | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair value of foreign exchange contract liability derivatives | 263 | 612 |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of foreign exchange contract asset derivatives | 598 | 0 |
Fair value of foreign exchange contract liability derivatives | 0 | 0 |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of foreign exchange contract asset derivatives | 0 | 0 |
Fair value of foreign exchange contract liability derivatives | 0 | 655 |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of foreign exchange contract asset derivatives | 0 | 0 |
Fair value of foreign exchange contract liability derivatives | 193 | 202 |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of foreign exchange contract asset derivatives | 203 | 28 |
Fair value of foreign exchange contract liability derivatives | $ 0 | $ 0 |
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME49
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other income (expense), net [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in statement of income | $ 320 | $ 698 | $ (1,474) | $ 512 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES50
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Warranty reserve activity [Roll Forward] | ||
Balance as of September 30, 2016 | $ 243 | |
Reserve for product warranty during the reporting period | 256 | |
Settlement of warranty | (284) | |
Balance as of March 31, 2017 | $ 215 | |
Postretirement Obligations in Foreign Jurisdictions [Abstract] | ||
Expected term for benefit payments of all unfunded plans | 10 years | |
2017 to 2026 | $ 3,888 | |
Purchase obligations [Abstract] | ||
Purchase obligation, due in 2017 | 1,500 | |
Purchase obligation, due in 2018 | 1,500 | |
Purchase obligation, due in 2019 | 1,500 | |
Current Portion Long Term Contract Liability | 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
Long Term Contract Liability | 1,407 | |
Purchase obligation | 2,907 | |
Contractual obligation | $ 3,511 |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI51
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ 497,648 | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | $ 13,883 | $ 6,160 | (3,691) | $ 6,357 |
Change in fair value, net of tax | 1,026 | (127) | ||
Reclassification adjustment into earnings, net of tax | (208) | 35 | ||
Minimum pension liability adjustment | 0 | (85) | 0 | 287 |
Balance, end of period | 557,611 | 557,611 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] | ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax | (1,732) | 622 | ||
Change in fair value, tax | 576 | (71) | ||
Reclassification adjustment into earnings, tax | (117) | 20 | ||
Change in pension and other postretirement liabilities, tax | 0 | 287 | ||
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | 9,556 | (6,090) | ||
Balance, end of period | 6,683 | 462 | 6,683 | 462 |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | 11,985 | (4,011) | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (3,691) | 6,357 | ||
Balance, end of period | 8,294 | 2,346 | 8,294 | 2,346 |
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | (817) | (901) | ||
Change in fair value, net of tax | 1,026 | (127) | ||
Reclassification adjustment into earnings, net of tax | (208) | 35 | ||
Balance, end of period | 1 | (993) | 1 | (993) |
Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities [Member] | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | (1,612) | (1,178) | ||
Minimum pension liability adjustment | 287 | |||
Balance, end of period | $ (1,612) | $ (891) | $ (1,612) | $ (891) |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN52
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Director | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Director | Mar. 31, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock based compensation expense | $ 3,552 | $ 3,735 | $ 6,465 | $ 8,807 | |||
Stock based compensation - Tax benefit | (1,220) | (1,274) | (2,167) | (2,988) | |||
Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax | $ 2,332 | 2,461 | $ 4,298 | 5,819 | |||
Number of Non-employee Directors Completing Two Full Terms of Service | Director | 2 | 2 | |||||
Fair value of awards for completing minimum full terms of service | $ 377 | ||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 6,465 | 8,202 | |||||
NexPlanar [Member] | |||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ (451) | $ 605 | $ 154 | ||||
Accelerated share-based compensation expense | 492 | ||||||
Cost of Goods Sold [Member] | |||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock based compensation expense | 552 | 535 | 1,093 | 1,069 | |||
Research, Development and Technical [Member] | |||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock based compensation expense | 459 | 416 | 878 | 834 | |||
Selling and Marketing [Member] | |||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock based compensation expense | 347 | 411 | 686 | 815 | |||
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | |||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock based compensation expense | $ 2,194 | $ 2,373 | $ 3,808 | $ 6,089 | |||
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | NexPlanar [Member] | |||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock based compensation expense | $ 1,097 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (De
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET [Abstract] | ||||
Interest income | $ 516 | $ 178 | $ 937 | $ 387 |
Other income (expense) | (282) | 274 | 293 | 255 |
Total other income, net | $ 234 | $ 452 | $ 1,230 | $ 642 |
INCOME TAXES (Details)
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
INCOME TAXES [Abstract] | ||||
Effective income tax rate | 20.80% | 21.00% | 20.50% | 18.10% |
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items] | ||||
Former tax holiday percentage (in hundredths) | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||
Tax Holiday approximate diluted earning per share benefit (in dollars per share) | $ 0.08 | $ 0.07 | ||
Foreign Country [Member] | South Korea [Member] | ||||
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of local statutory rate in effect for 2016 | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||
Percentage of local statutory rate in effect for 2017 | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||
Income tax provision reduction as a result of the tax holiday | $ 1,915 | $ 1,797 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Numerator [Abstract] | ||||
Net income | $ 18,280 | $ 9,131 | $ 40,511 | $ 20,440 |
Less: income attributable to participating securities | (48) | (41) | (146) | (160) |
Earnings available to common shares | $ 18,232 | $ 9,090 | $ 40,365 | $ 20,280 |
Denominator [Abstract] | ||||
Weighted average common shares (Denominator for basic calculation) (in shares) | 25,030,367 | 24,061,005 | 24,798,122 | 24,069,557 |
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities [Abstract] | ||||
Share-based compensation (in shares) | 496,090 | 346,615 | 505,834 | 374,098 |
Diluted weighted average common shares (Denominator for diluted calculation) (in shares) | 25,526,457 | 24,407,620 | 25,303,956 | 24,443,655 |
Earnings per share [Abstract] | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.73 | $ 0.38 | $ 1.63 | $ 0.84 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.71 | $ 0.37 | $ 1.60 | $ 0.83 |
Stock Options [Member] | ||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Outstanding stock options excluded from diluted earnings (in shares) | 400,000 | 1,200,000 | 400,000 | 1,200,000 |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDU56
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE, SEGMENT REPORTING INFORMATION BY PRODUCT TYPE (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2016USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Segment | Mar. 31, 2016USD ($) | |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE [Abstract] | ||||
Number of segments | Segment | 1 | |||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 119,184 | $ 99,244 | $ 242,438 | $ 199,613 |
Tungsten Slurries [Member] | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 51,835 | 43,885 | 107,136 | 88,297 |
Dielectric Slurries [Member] | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 27,843 | 23,679 | 57,125 | 46,697 |
Polishing Pads [Member] | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 17,139 | 11,943 | 33,348 | 22,452 |
Other Metals Slurries [Member] | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 14,670 | 14,180 | 30,450 | 30,538 |
Data Storage Slurries [Member] | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 1,661 | 1,814 | 3,319 | 3,934 |
Engineered Surface Finishes [Member] | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 6,036 | $ 3,743 | $ 11,060 | $ 7,695 |