The dividend declared in the third quarter (not yet paid) is classified in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in other current liabilities as of September 29, 2024 and was subsequently paid on October 9, 2024.
5 Restructuring
At each reporting date, we evaluate our restructuring liabilities, which consist primarily of termination benefits, to ensure that our accruals are still appropriate.
The following table presents the changes in restructuring liabilities in 2024:
As of January 1, 2024
Additions
Utilized
Released
Other changes
As of September 29, 2024
Restructuring liabilities
101
22
(57)
(9)
(1)
56
The total restructuring liability as of September 29, 2024 of $56 million is classified in the consolidated balance sheet under current liabilities ($52 million) and non-current liabilities ($4 million).
The restructuring charges for the nine-month period ending September 29, 2024 primarily consist of $21 million for personnel related costs for specific targeted actions, offset by a $9 million release for earlier programs. The restructuring charges for the nine-month period ending October 1, 2023 consist of $21 million for personnel related costs for a restructuring program in 2023, offset by a $7 million release for an earlier program.
These restructuring charges recorded in operating income, for the periods indicated, are included in the following line items in the statement of operations:
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For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
September 29, 2024
October 1, 2023
September 29, 2024
October 1, 2023
Cost of revenue
—
—
7
(2)
Research and development
—
(4)
7
10
Selling, general and administrative
—
—
(1)
6
Net restructuring charges
—
(4)
13
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6 Income Tax
Each year NXP makes an estimate of its annual effective tax rate. This estimated annual effective tax rate ("EAETR") is then applied to the year-to-date Income (loss) before income taxes excluding discrete items, to determine the year-to-date benefit (provision) for income taxes. The income tax effects of any discrete items are recognized in the interim period in which they occur. As the year progresses, the Company continually refines the EAETR based upon actual events and the apportionment of our earnings (loss). This continual estimation process periodically may result in a change to our EAETR for the year. When this occurs, we adjust on an accumulated basis the benefit (provision) for income taxes during the quarter in which the change occurs.
Our provision for income taxes for 2024 is based on our EAETR of 17.7%, which is lower than the Netherlands statutory tax rate of 25.8%, primarily due to tax benefits from the Netherlands and foreign tax incentives.
For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
September 29, 2024
October 1, 2023
September 29, 2024
October 1, 2023
Tax benefit (provision) calculated at EAETR
(160)
(134)
(446)
(407)
Discrete tax benefit (provision) items
(13)
11
(22)
8
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(173)
(123)
(468)
(399)
Effective tax rate
19.0
%
13.4
%
18.6
%
15.8
%
The effective tax rate of 19.0% for the third quarter of 2024 was higher than the EAETR due to the income tax expense for discrete items of $13 million. The discrete items are primarily related to changes in estimates for previous years, and the impact of foreign currency on income tax related items. In addition to this, there was a recapture of tax benefit of $1 million due to a higher EAETR compared to prior quarter.
For the first nine months ended 2024 the effective tax rate of 18.6% was higher than 17.7% due to a net result of unfavorable discrete items of $22 million.
The effective tax rate of 18.6% for the first nine months of 2024 was higher compared to the rate for the first nine months ended 2023 of 15.8% due to a different mix of the benefit (provision) for income taxes in our operating locations, lower foreign tax incentives in the current period as a result of a decrease in qualifying income, newly enacted alternative minimum tax law as per 2024, and also due to the impact of the discrete items in the respective periods.
7 Identified Intangible Assets
Identified intangible assets as of September 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were composed of the following:
September 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated amortization
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated amortization
In-process R&D (IPR&D) 1)
33
—
70
—
Customer-related
791
(388)
788
(352)
Technology-based
929
(630)
1,406
(990)
Identified intangible assets
1,753
(1,018)
2,264
(1,342)
1) IPR&D is not subject to amortization until completion or abandonment of the associated research and development effort.
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The estimated amortization expense for these identified intangible assets for each of the five succeeding years is:
2024 (remaining)
70
2025
180
2026
99
2027
71
2028
63
Thereafter
252
All intangible assets, excluding IPR&D and goodwill, are subject to amortization and have no assumed residual value.
The expected weighted average remaining life of identified intangibles is 5 years as of September 29, 2024 (December 31, 2023: 4 years).
8 Debt
The following table summarizes the outstanding debt as of September 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
September 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Maturities
Amount
Interest rate
Amount
Interest rate
Fixed-rate 4.875% senior unsecured notes
Mar, 2024
—
4.875
1,000
4.875
Fixed-rate 2.7% senior unsecured notes
May, 2025
500
2.700
500
2.700
Fixed-rate 5.35% senior unsecured notes
Mar, 2026
500
5.350
500
5.350
Fixed-rate 3.875% senior unsecured notes
Jun, 2026
750
3.875
750
3.875
Fixed-rate 3.15% senior unsecured notes
May, 2027
500
3.150
500
3.150
Fixed-rate 4.40% senior unsecured notes
Jun, 2027
500
4.400
500
4.400
Fixed-rate 5.55% senior unsecured notes
Dec, 2028
500
5.550
500
5.550
Fixed-rate 4.3% senior unsecured notes
Jun, 2029
1,000
4.300
1,000
4.300
Fixed-rate 3.4% senior unsecured notes
May, 2030
1,000
3.400
1,000
3.400
Fixed-rate 2.5% senior unsecured notes
May, 2031
1,000
2.500
1,000
2.500
Fixed-rate 2.65% senior unsecured notes
Feb, 2032
1,000
2.650
1,000
2.650
Fixed-rate 5.0% senior unsecured notes
Jan, 2033
1,000
5.000
1,000
5.000
Fixed-rate 3.25% senior unsecured notes
May, 2041
1,000
3.250
1,000
3.250
Fixed-rate 3.125% senior unsecured notes
Feb, 2042
500
3.125
500
3.125
Fixed-rate 3.25% senior unsecured notes
Nov, 2051
500
3.250
500
3.250
Floating-rate revolving credit facility (RCF)
Aug, 2027
—
—
—
—
Total principal
10,250
11,250
Unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs
(68)
(75)
Total debt, including unamortized discounts, premiums, debt issuance costs and fair value adjustments
10,182
11,175
Current portion of long-term debt
(499)
(1,000)
Long-term debt
9,683
10,175
9 Related-Party Transactions
The Company's related parties are the members of the board of directors of NXP Semiconductors N.V., the executive officers of NXP Semiconductors N.V. and equity-accounted investees.
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The following table presents the amounts related to revenue and other income and purchase of goods and services incurred in transactions with these related parties:
For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
September 29, 2024
October 1, 2023
September 29, 2024
October 1, 2023
Revenue and other income
1
2
3
3
Purchase of goods and services
1
1
3
2
The following table presents the amounts related to receivable and payable balances with these related parties:
September 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Receivables
1
1
Payables
3
7
Refer to Note 4 – Supplemental Financial Information for information on the total carrying value of investments in equity-accounted investees, and to Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies for NXP’s related party commitments.
10 Fair Value Measurements
The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of our financial instruments which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Estimated fair value
Fair value hierarchy
September 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets:
Short-term deposits
1
400
409
Money market funds
1
1,912
3,137
Marketable equity securities
1
2
12
Derivative instruments-assets
2
14
12
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments-liabilities
2
(5)
(3)
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments in short-term deposits, representing liquid assets with original maturity beyond three months and having no significant risk of changes in fair value, are represented at carrying value as reasonable estimates of fair value due to the relatively short period of time between the origination of the instruments and their expected realization. Money market funds (as part of our cash and cash equivalents) and marketable equity securities (as part of other non-current assets) have fair value measurements which are all based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. For derivatives (as part of other current assets or accrued liabilities) the fair value is based upon significant other observable inputs depending on the nature of the derivative.
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis
We measure and record our non-marketable equity securities, equity method investments and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, at fair value when an impairment charge is required.
Assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis
Financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include non-marketable equity securities and equity method investments that have not been remeasured or impaired in the current period and debt.
As of September 29, 2024, the estimated fair value of current and non-current debt was $9.5 billion ($10.3 billion as of December 31, 2023). The fair value is estimated on the basis of broker-dealer quotes, which are Level 2 inputs. Accrued interest is included under accrued liabilities and not within the carrying amount or estimated fair value of debt.
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11 Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Commitments
The Company maintains purchase commitments with certain suppliers, primarily for raw materials, semi-finished goods and manufacturing services and for some non-production items. Purchase commitments for inventory materials are generally restricted to a forecasted time-horizon as mutually agreed upon between the parties. This forecasted time-horizon can vary for different suppliers. As of September 29, 2024, other than foundry joint venture commitments, the Company had purchase commitments of $3,468 million, which are due through 2044.
Foundry Joint Venture Commitments
Driven by our investment in VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd. (VSMC), NXP has initially invested $140 million of equity in the third quarter of 2024 and has committed to invest an additional $1,460 million in equity through 2026. NXP has committed to contribute an additional $1,200 million to support the long-term capacity infrastructure that is expected to be paid through 2026. In addition, NXP has an agreed purchase commitment with VSMC that over the lifetime of the factory the minimal loading will be between 80% - 90%, resulting in a total purchase commitment of approximately $14,242 million that is expected to be purchased over 37 years once wafer production starts.
Related to our investment in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, NXP has committed to invest an additional $526 million in equity through 2028.
Legal Proceedings
We are regularly involved as plaintiffs or defendants in claims and litigation relating to a variety of matters such as contractual disputes, personal injury claims, employee grievances and intellectual property litigation. In addition, our acquisitions, divestments and financial transactions sometimes result in, or are followed by, claims or litigation. Some of these claims may possibly be recovered from insurance reimbursements. Although the ultimate disposition of asserted claims cannot be predicted with certainty, it is our belief that the outcome of any such claims, either individually or on a combined basis, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. However, such outcomes may be material to our condensed consolidated statement of operations for a particular period. The Company records an accrual for any claim that arises whenever it considers that it is probable that it is exposed to a loss contingency and the amount of the loss contingency can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not record a gain contingency until the period in which all contingencies are resolved and the gain is realized or realizable. Legal fees are expensed when incurred.
Motorola Personal Injury Lawsuits
The Company is currently assisting Motorola in the defense of personal injury lawsuits due to indemnity obligations included in the agreement that separated Freescale from Motorola in 2004. The multi-plaintiff Motorola lawsuits are pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. These claims allege a link between working in semiconductor manufacturing clean room facilities and birth defects in 21 individuals. The Motorola suits allege exposures between 1980 and 2005. Each claim seeks an unspecified amount of damages for the alleged injuries; however, legal counsel representing the plaintiffs has indicated they will seek substantial compensatory and punitive damages from Motorola for the entire inventory of claims which, if proven and recovered, the Company considers to be material. A portion of any indemnity due to Motorola will be reimbursed to NXP if Motorola receives an indemnification payment from its insurance coverage. Motorola has potential insurance coverage for many of the years indicated above, but with differing types and levels of coverage, self-insurance retention amounts and deductibles. We are in discussions with Motorola and their insurers regarding the availability of applicable insurance coverage for each of the individual cases. Motorola and NXP have denied liability for these alleged injuries based on numerous defenses.
Legal Proceedings Related Accruals and Insurance Coverage
The Company reevaluates at least on a quarterly basis the claims that have arisen to determine whether any new accruals need to be made or whether any accruals made need to be adjusted based on the most current information available to it and based on its best estimate. Based on the procedures described above, the Company has an aggregate amount of $236 million accrued for potential and current legal proceedings pending as of September 29, 2024, compared to $112 million accrued at December 31, 2023 (without reduction for any related insurance reimbursements). The accruals are included in “Other current liabilities” and in “Other non-current liabilities”. As of September 29, 2024, the Company’s related balance of insurance reimbursements was $209 million (December 31, 2023: $67 million) and is included in “Other non-current assets”.
The Company also estimates the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of the amount accrued based on currently available information for those cases for which such estimate can be made. The estimated aggregate range requires significant judgment, given the varying stages of the proceedings, the existence of multiple defendants (including the Company) in such claims whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the numerous yet-unresolved issues in many of the claims, and the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such claims. Accordingly, the Company’s estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more than the current estimate. As at September 29, 2024, the Company believes that for all litigation pending its potential aggregate exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued (without reduction for any
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amounts that may possibly be recovered under insurance programs) could range between $0 and $235 million. Based upon our past experience with these matters, the Company would expect to receive additional insurance reimbursement of up to $212 million on certain of these claims that would partially offset the potential aggregate exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes and the MD&A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this document.
Overview
Quarter in Focus
•Revenue was $3.3 billion, down 5.4% year-on-year;
•GAAP gross margin was 57.4%, and GAAP operating margin was 30.5%;
•Non-GAAP gross margin was 58.2%, and non-GAAP operating margin was 35.5%;
•Cash flow from operations was $779 million, with net capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment of $186 million, resulting in non-GAAP free cash flow of $593 million;
•During the third quarter of 2024, NXP returned capital to shareholders with the payment of $259 million in cash dividends and the repurchase of $305 million of its common shares, for a total capital return of $564 million.
On September 4, 2024, NXP acquired shares in the newly founded VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd. (VSMC), which will build and operate a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore. VSMC is 60% owned by Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and 40% owned by NXP. NXP will invest $1,600 million for our equity position, of which $140 million has been invested in the third quarter of 2024 and $740 million is expected to be paid in the next 12 months. NXP has committed to contribute an additional $1,200 million to support the long-term capacity infrastructure that is expected to be paid through 2026, of which $660 million is expected to be paid in the next 12 months.
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Sequential Results
Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024
Revenue for the three months ended September 29, 2024 was $3,250 million compared to $3,127 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $123 million or 3.9% quarter-on-quarter, in line with management's expectations. Within our end markets, the Automotive end market increased $101 million or 5.8%, the Mobile end market increased $62 million or 18.0%, and the Communication Infrastructure & Other end market increased $13 million or 3.0%, which were offset by a decrease in the Industrial IoT end market of $53 million or 8.6%.
When aggregating all end markets together and reviewing sales channel performance, revenues through NXP's third party distribution partners was $1,897 million, an increase of $93 million or 5.2% compared to the previous period. Revenues through NXP's third party direct OEM and EMS customers was $1,321 million, an increase of $27 million or 2.1% versus the previous period.
From a geographic perspective, revenue increased quarter-on-quarter in the China region by 9.6%, in the EMEA region by 6.4%, and in the Americas region by 6.2%, while revenue decreased in the Asia Pacific region by 5.9%.
Our gross profit percentage for the three months ended September 29, 2024 of 57.4% was relatively consistent compared with 57.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Operating income for the three months ended September 29, 2024 was $990 million compared to $896 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $94 million or 10.5%. Increased revenue and a cost control focus were the main drivers for the sequential increase.
Results of operations
The following table presents operating results for each of the three- and nine-month periods ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively:
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
% of Revenue
Q3 2023
% of Revenue
YTD 2024
% of Revenue
YTD 2023
% of Revenue
Revenue
3,250
3,434
9,503
9,854
% nominal growth
(5.4)
(0.3)
(3.6)
(0.4)
Gross profit
1,866
1,965
5,441
5,616
Gross margin
57.4
%
57.2
%
57.3
%
57.0
%
Research and development
(577)
17.8
%
(601)
17.5
%
(1,735)
18.3
%
(1,767)
17.9
%
Selling, general and administrative
(265)
8.2
%
(294)
8.6
%
(841)
8.8
%
(848)
8.6
%
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
(29)
0.9
%
(71)
2.1
%
(108)
1.1
%
(237)
2.4
%
Other income (expense)
(5)
0.2
%
(7)
0.2
%
(15)
0.2
%
(10)
0.1
%
Operating income (loss)
990
30.5
%
992
28.9
%
2,742
28.9
%
2,754
27.9
%
Financial income (expense)
(82)
2.5
%
(75)
2.2
%
(227)
2.4
%
(231)
2.3
%
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(173)
5.3
%
(123)
3.6
%
(468)
4.9
%
(399)
4.0
%
Results relating to equity-accounted investees
(6)
0.2
%
(2)
0.1
%
(10)
0.1
%
(5)
0.1
%
Net income (loss)
729
22.4
%
792
23.1
%
2,037
21.4
%
2,119
21.5
%
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
11
0.3
%
5
0.1
%
22
0.2
%
19
0.2
%
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
718
22.1
%
787
22.9
%
2,015
21.2
%
2,100
21.3
%
Diluted earnings per share
2.79
3.01
7.80
8.03
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Revenue
Q3 2024 Overview
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Revenue for the three months ended September 29, 2024 was $3,250 million compared to $3,434 million for the three months ended October 1, 2023,a decrease of $184 million or 5.4%, in line with management’s expectations.
YTD 2024 Overview
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Revenue for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 was $9,503 million compared to $9,854 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2023, a decrease of $351 million or 3.6%.
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Revenue by end market was as follows:
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
% change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
% change
Automotive
1,829
1,891
(3.3)
%
5,361
5,585
(4.0)
%
Industrial & IoT
563
607
(7.2)
%
1,753
1,689
3.8
%
Mobile
407
377
8.0
%
1,101
921
19.5
%
Communication Infrastructure & Other
451
559
(19.3)
%
1,288
1,659
(22.4)
%
Total Revenue
3,250
3,434
(5.4)
%
9,503
9,854
(3.6)
%
Revenue by sales channel was as follows:
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
% change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
% change
Distributors
1,897
1,947
(2.6)
%
5,440
5,117
6.3
%
OEM/EMS
1,321
1,463
(9.7)
%
3,970
4,653
(14.7)
%
Other
32
24
33.3
%
93
84
10.7
%
Total Revenue
3,250
3,434
(5.4)
%
9,503
9,854
(3.6)
%
Revenue by geographic region, which is based on the customer’s shipped-to location was as follows:
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
% change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
% change
China 1)
1,203
1,150
4.6
%
3,315
3,128
6.0
%
APAC, excluding China
845
906
(6.7)
%
2,653
2,839
(6.6)
%
EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
719
866
(17.0)
%
2,138
2,388
(10.5)
%
Americas
483
512
(5.7)
%
1,397
1,499
(6.8)
%
Total Revenue
3,250
3,434
(5.4)
%
9,503
9,854
(3.6)
%
1) China includes Mainland China and Hong Kong
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
From an end market perspective, NXP experienced growth in its Mobile end market, which was offset by declines in the Communication Infrastructure & Other, Automotive, and Industrial IoT end markets versus the year ago period.
Revenue in the Automotive end market was $1,829 million, a decrease of $62 million or 3.3% versus the year ago period. The decrease in the Automotive end market revenue was attributable to declines in our automotive processors and connectivity products, which were offset by growth in our ADAS – Safety products and advanced analog portfolio.
Revenue in the Industrial & IoT end market was $563 million, a decrease of $44 million or 7.2% versus the year-ago period. The decrease in the Industrial & IoT end market revenue was attributable to declines in our processors and security products.
Revenue in the Mobile end market was $407 million, an increase of $30 million or 8.0% versus the year ago period. The increase in the Mobile end market revenue was attributable to growth in our mobile wallet products, which were offset by declines in our connectivity and advanced analog products.
Revenue in the Communication Infrastructure & Other end market was $451 million, a decrease of $108 million or 19.3% versus the year ago period. The decrease in the Communication Infrastructure & Other end market revenue was attributable to declines in our secure cards, legacy processors, and RF power products.
When aggregating all end markets together, and reviewing sales channel performance, revenues through NXP’s third party distribution partners was $1,897 million, a decrease of 2.6% versus the year-ago period. Revenues through direct OEM and EMS customers was $1,321 million, a decrease of 9.7% versus the year ago period.
From a geographic perspective, revenue increased year-on-year in the China region by 4.6%, while revenue decreased in the EMEA region by 17.0%, in the Asia Pacific region by 6.7%, and in the Americas region by 5.7%.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
From an end market perspective, NXP experienced growth in its Mobile and Industrial & IoT end markets, which were offset by declines in the Communication Infrastructure & Other and the Automotive end markets versus the year ago period.
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Revenue in the Automotive end market was $5,361 million, a decrease of $224 million or 4.0% versus the year ago period. The decrease in the Automotive end market revenue was attributable to declines in our automotive processors and connectivity products, which were offset by growth in our advanced analog portfolio and ADAS – Safety products.
Revenue in the Industrial & IoT end market was $1,753 million, an increase of $64 million or 3.8% versus the year ago period. Within the Industrial & IoT end market the year-on-year increase was across the entire product portfolio, including processors, advanced analog, security, and connectivity.
Revenue in the Mobile end market was $1,101 million, an increase of $180 million or 19.5% versus the year ago period. The increase in the Mobile end market revenue was attributable to increases in our mobile wallet and advanced analog products, which was offset by our connectivity products.
Revenue in the Communication Infrastructure & Other end market was $1,288 million, a decrease of $371 million or 22.4% versus the year ago period. The decrease in revenue of secure cards and RF power products was due to weak end market demand. Legacy processors experienced anticipated end-of-life trends.
When aggregating all end markets together, and reviewing sales channel performance, revenues through NXP’s third party distribution partners was $5,440 million, an increase of 6.3% versus the year-ago period. Revenues through direct OEM and EMS customers was $3,970 million, a decrease of 14.7% versus the year-ago period.
From a geographic perspective, revenue increased year-on-year in the China region by 6.0%, while revenue decreased in the EMEA region by 10.5%, in the Americas region by 6.8%, and in the Asia Pacific region by 6.6%.
Gross profit
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Gross profit for the three months ended September 29, 2024 was $1,866 million, or 57.4% of revenue, compared to $1,965 million, or 57.2% of revenue for the three months ended October 1, 2023, relatively consistent with revenue and costs, both of which had comparable decreases year on year.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Gross profit for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 was $5,441 million, or 57.3% of revenue, compared to $5,616 million, or 57.0% of revenue for the nine months ended October 1, 2023, relatively consistent with revenue and costs, both of which had comparable decreases in the year-to-date period.
Operating expenses
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Operating expenses for the three months ended September 29, 2024 totaled $871 million, or 26.8% of revenue, compared to $966 million, or 28.1% of revenue for the three months ended October 1, 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 totaled $2,684 million, or 28.2% of revenue, compared to $2,852 million, or 28.9% of revenue for the nine months ended October 1, 2023.
•Research and development
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
% change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
% change
Research and development
577
601
(4.0)
%
1,735
1,767
(1.8)
%
As a percentage of revenue
17.8
%
17.5
%
0.3
ppt
18.3
%
17.9
%
0.4
ppt
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
R&D costs for the three months ended September 29, 2024 decreased by $24 million, or 4.0%, when compared to the three months ended October 1, 2023 primarily driven by lower personnel-related costs of $13 million and higher government grants and subsidies of $12 million.
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YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
R&D costs for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 decreased by $32 million, or 1.8%, when compared to the nine months ended October 1, 2023 mainly driven by higher government grants and subsidies of $52 million, partly offset by licensing fees of $15 million.
•Selling, general and administrative
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
% change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
% change
Selling, general and administrative
265
294
(9.9)
%
841
848
(0.8)
%
As a percentage of revenue
8.2
%
8.6
%
(0.4)
ppt
8.8
%
8.6
%
0.2
ppt
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
SG&A costs for the three months ended September 29, 2024 decreased by $29 million, or 9.9%, when compared to the three months ended October 1, 2023 primarily due to lower legal expenses of $28 million.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
SG&A costs for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 decreased by $7 million, or 0.8%, when compared to the nine months ended October 1, 2023 primarily due to lower legal expenses of $19 million.
•Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
% change
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
% change
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
29
71
(59.2)
%
108
237
(54.4)
%
As a percentage of revenue
0.9
%
2.1
%
(1.2)
ppt
1.1
%
2.4
%
(1.3)
ppt
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets for the three months ended September 29, 2024 decreased by $42 million, or 59.2%, when compared to the three months ended October 1, 2023 primarily due to the effect of certain acquisition-related intangibles becoming fully amortized (with regard to the previous Marvell and Freescale acquisitions).
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 decreased by $129 million, or 54.4%, when compared to the nine months ended October 1, 2023 primarily due to the effect of certain acquisition-related intangibles becoming fully amortized (with regard to the previous Marvell and Freescale acquisitions).
Financial income (expense)
The following table presents the details of financial income and expenses:
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Interest income
36
49
125
134
Interest expense
(96)
(109)
(298)
(329)
Total other financial income/ (expense)
(22)
(15)
(54)
(36)
Total
(82)
(75)
(227)
(231)
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Financial income (expense) was an expense of $82 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024, compared to an expense of $75 million for the three months ended October 1, 2023. Interest income decreased $13 million as a result of lower cash levels, and interest expense decreased by $13 million primarily due to the retirement of the 4.875% senior unsecured notes on March 1, 2024. Within Other financial income/ (expense), unrecognized tax benefit related interest increased $3 million. Additionally, fair value adjustments in equity securities resulted in a loss of $5 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024, versus a loss of $4 million for the three months ended October 1, 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Financial income (expense) was an expense of $227 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2024, compared to an expense of $231 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2024. Interest income decreased $9 million as a result of
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lower cash levels, and interest expense decreased by $31 million primarily due to the retirement of the 4.875% senior unsecured notes on March 1, 2024. Within Other financial income/ (expense), unrecognized tax benefit related interest increased $10 million. Additionally, there were fair value adjustments in equity securities, a loss of $10 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2024, versus a profit of $1 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2023.
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Our provision for income taxes for 2024 is based on our EAETR of 17.7% , which is lower than the Netherlands statutory tax rate of 25.8%, primarily due to tax benefits from the Netherlands and foreign tax incentives.
Q3 2024
Q3 2023
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Tax benefit (provision) calculated at EAETR
(160)
(134)
(446)
(407)
Discrete tax benefit (provision) items
(13)
11
(22)
8
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(173)
(123)
(468)
(399)
Effective tax rate
19.0
%
13.4
%
18.6
%
15.8
%
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
The effective tax rate of 19.0% for the third quarter of 2024 was higher than the EAETR due to the income tax expense for discrete items of $13 million. The discrete items are primarily related to changes in estimates for previous years, and the impact of foreign currency on income tax related items. In addition to this, there was a recapture of tax benefit of $1 million due to a higher EAETR compared to prior quarter.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
For the first nine months ended 2024 the effective tax rate of 18.6% was higher than 17.7% due to an net result of unfavorable discrete items of $22 million.
The effective tax rate of 18.6% for the first nine months of 2024 was higher compared to the rate for the first nine months ended 2023 of 15.8% due to a different mix of the benefit (provision) for income taxes in our operating locations, lower foreign tax incentives in the current period as a result of a decrease in qualifying income, newly enacted alternative minimum tax law as per 2024, and also due to the impact of the discrete items in the respective periods.
Results Relating to Equity-accounted Investees
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Results relating to equity-accounted investees amounted to a loss of $6 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024, whereas the three months ended October 1, 2023 results relating to equity-accounted investees amounted to a loss of $2 million.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Results relating to equity-accounted investees amounted to a loss of $10 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2024, whereas the nine months ended October 1, 2023 results relating to equity-accounted investees amounted to a loss of $5 million.
Non-controlling Interests
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Non-controlling interests are related to the third-party share in the results of consolidated companies, predominantly SSMC. Their share of non-controlling interests amounted to a profit of $11 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024, compared to a profit of $5 million for the three months ended October 1, 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Non-controlling interests are related to the third-party share in the results of consolidated companies, predominantly SSMC. Their share of non-controlling interests amounted to a profit of $22 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2024, compared to a profit of $19 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2023.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We derive our liquidity and capital resources primarily from our cash flows from operations. We continue to generate strong positive operating cash flows. At the end of the third quarter of 2024, our cash balance was $2,748 million, a decrease of $1,114 million compared to December 31, 2023 having fully retired our $1 billion aggregate principal amount of outstanding 4.875% senior unsecured notes due March 2024. Taking into account the available amount of the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility of $2,500 million, we had access to $5,248million of liquidity as of September 29, 2024. We currently use cash to fund operations, meet working capital requirements, for capital expenditures and for potential common stock repurchases, dividends and strategic investments. Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that our current available sources of funds (including cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, RCF Agreement of $2.5 billion, plus anticipated cash generated from operations) will be adequate to finance our operations, working capital requirements, capital expenditures and potential dividends for at least the next twelve months.
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Cash from operations
2,391
2,376
Capital expenditures
(597)
(652)
Cash to shareholders
(1,698)
(1,364)
Cash and short-term deposits
At September 29, 2024, our cash and short-term deposits balance was $3,148 million of which $236 million was held by SSMC, our consolidated joint venture company with TSMC. Under the terms of our joint venture agreement with TSMC, a portion of this cash can be distributed by way of a dividend to us, but 38.8% of the dividend will be paid to our joint venture partner.
Capital expenditures
Our cash outflows for capital expenditures were $597 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to $652 million in the first nine months of 2023.
Capital return
Under our Quarterly Dividend Program, interim dividends of $1.014 per ordinary share were paid on January 5, 2024 ($261 million), dividends of $1.014 per ordinary share were paid on April 10, 2024 ($260 million), dividends of $1.014 per ordinary share were paid on July 10, 2024 ($259 million) and dividends of $1.014 per ordinary share were paid on October 9, 2024 ($258 million).
In the first nine months of 2024 we repurchased approximately $918 million of shares.
Debt
Our total debt, inclusive of aggregate principal, unamortized discounts, premiums, debt issuance costs and fair value adjustments, amounted to $10,182 million as of September 29, 2024, a decrease of $993 million compared to December 31, 2023 ($11,175 million). On March 1, 2024, we fully retired at maturity our $1 billion aggregate principal amount of outstanding 4.875% senior unsecured notes using available cash on balance sheet.
As of September 29, 2024, we had outstanding fixed-rate notes with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $10,250 million (collectively the “Notes”), of which $500 million is payable within 12 months. Future interest payments associated with the Notes total $2,862 million, with $378 million payable within 12 months.
Our net debt position (see section Use of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures) at September 29, 2024 amounted to $7,034 million, compared to $6,904 million as of December 31, 2023.
Additional Capital Requirements
Expected working and other capital requirements are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. At September 29, 2024, other than for changes disclosed in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in this Quarterly Report, there have been no other material changes to our expected working and other capital requirements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
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Cash flows
Our cash and cash equivalents during the first nine months of 2024 decreased by $1,114 million (excluding the effect of changes in exchange rates on our cash position of nil million) as follows:
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated)
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
2,391
2,376
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
(884)
(879)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(2,621)
(1,296)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(1,114)
201
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
For the first nine months of 2024 our operating activities provided $2,391 million in cash. This was primarily the result of net income of $2,037 million, adjustments to reconcile the net income of $910 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $(574) million. Adjustments to net income (loss) include offsetting non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization of $666 million, share-based compensation of $344 million and changes in deferred taxes of $(127) million. Changes in operating assets and liabilities were primarily driven by a $204 million decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities as a result of lower purchase volumes and timing related to payments, $182 million increase in receivables and other current assets due to the linearity of revenue between the two periods, customer mix, and the related timing of cash collection, $100 million increase in inventories in order to align inventory on hand with expected demand, and $88 million increase in other non-current assets due to movements in our prepayments and balance of insurance reimbursements.
For the first nine months of 2023 our operating activities provided $2,376 million in cash. This was primarily the result of net income of $2,119 million, adjustments to reconcile the net income of $982 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $(746) million. Adjustments to net income (loss) includes offsetting non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization of $837 million, share-based compensation of $304 million and changes in deferred taxes of $(170) million. Changes in operating assets and liabilities were primarily driven by a $359 million increase in inventories due to increased production levels in order to align inventory on hand with expected demand, $118 million increase in receivables and other current assets due to the linearity of revenue between the two periods, customer mix, and the related timing of cash collection, partially offset by $220 million increase in accounts payable and other liabilities as a result of timing related to payments.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities amounted to $884 million for the first nine months of 2024 and principally consisted of the cash outflows for capital expenditures of $597 million, $193 million for the purchase of investments (driven primarily by the capital contributions of approximately $31 million into ESMC and approximately $140 million into VSMC) and $113 million for the purchase of identified intangible assets, including EDA (electronic design automation).
Net cash used for investing activities amounted to $879 million for the first nine months of 2023 and principally consisted of the cash outflows for capital expenditures of $652 million, $93 million for the purchase of investments, and $135 million for the purchase of identified intangible assets.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash used for financing activities of $2,621 million for the first nine months of 2024 was primarily driven by the payment of $1 billion to retire at maturity our outstanding 4.875% senior unsecured notes due March 2024, dividend payments to common stockholders of $780 million, and purchase of treasury shares and restricted stock unit holdings of $918 million, partially offset by the proceeds from the issuance of common stock through stock plans of $79 million.
Net cash used for financing activities of $1,296 million for the first nine months of 2023 was primarily driven by the dividend payments to common stockholders of $745 million and the purchase of treasury shares and restricted stock unit holdings of $619 million, partially offset by the proceeds from the issuance of common stock through stock plans of $70 million.
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Information Regarding Guarantors of NXP (unaudited)
Summarized Combined Financial Information for Guarantee of Securities of Subsidiaries
All debt instruments are guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally, by NXP Semiconductors N.V. and issued or guaranteed by NXP USA, Inc., NXP B.V. and NXP LLC, (together, the “Subsidiary Obligors” and together with NXP Semiconductors N.V., the “Obligor Group”). Other than the Subsidiary Obligors, none of the Company’s subsidiaries (together the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) guarantee the Notes. The Company consolidates the Subsidiary Obligors in its consolidated financial statements and each of the Subsidiary Obligors are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
All of the existing guarantees by the Company rank equally in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior indebtedness of the Obligor Group. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Obligor Group to obtain funds from respective subsidiaries by dividend or loan.
The following tables present summarized financial information of the Obligor Group on a combined basis, with intercompany balances and transactions between entities of the Obligor Group eliminated and investments and equity in the earnings of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries excluded. The Obligor Group’s amounts due from, amounts due to, and intercompany transactions with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been disclosed below the table, when material.
Summarized Statements of Income
For the nine months ended
($ in millions)
September 29, 2024
Revenue
5,480
Gross Profit
2,791
Operating income
1,038
Net income
382
Summarized Balance Sheets
As of
($ in millions)
September 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Current assets
3,175
4,298
Non-current assets
11,993
11,773
Total assets
15,168
16,071
Current liabilities
1,267
2,005
Non-current liabilities
10,219
10,566
Total liabilities
11,486
12,571
Obligor's Group equity
3,682
3,500
Total liabilities and Obligor's Group equity
15,168
16,071
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is the head of a fiscal unity for the corporate income tax and VAT that contains the most significant Dutch wholly-owned group companies. The Company is therefore jointly and severally liable for the tax liabilities of the tax entity as a whole, and as such the income tax expense of the Dutch fiscal unity has been included in the Net income of the Obligor Group.
The financial information of the Obligor Group includes sales executed through a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary single-billing entity as a sales agent on behalf of an entity in the Obligor Group. The Obligor Group has sales to non-guarantors (for the nine months ended September 29, 2024: $519 million). The Obligor Group has amounts due from equity financing (September 29, 2024: $5,438 million; December 31, 2023: $5,441 million) and due to debt financing (September 29, 2024: $1,779 million; December 31, 2023: $2,346 million) with non-guarantor subsidiaries.
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Use of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to providing financial information on a basis consistent with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP” or “GAAP”), NXP also provides selected financial measures on a non-GAAP basis which are adjusted for specified items. The adjustments made to achieve these non-GAAP financial measures or the non-GAAP financial measures as specified are described below, including the usefulness to management and investors.
In managing NXP’s business on a consolidated basis, management develops an annual operating plan, which is approved by our Board of Directors, using non-GAAP financial measures. In measuring performance against this plan, management considers the actual or potential impacts on these non-GAAP financial measures from actions taken to reduce costs with the goal of increasing our gross margin and operating margin and when assessing appropriate levels of research and development efforts. In addition, management relies upon these non-GAAP financial measures when making decisions about product spending, administrative budgets, and other operating expenses. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when coupled with the GAAP results and the reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of the Company’s results of operations and the factors and trends affecting NXP’s business. We believe that they enable investors to perform additional comparisons of our operating results, to assess our liquidity and capital position and to analyze financial performance excluding the effect of expenses unrelated to core operating performance, certain non-cash expenses and share-based compensation expense, which may obscure trends in NXP’s underlying performance. This information also enables investors to compare financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management.
The presentation of these and other similar items in NXP’s non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP Adjustment or Measure
Definition
Usefulness to Management and Investors
Purchase price accounting effects
Purchase price accounting ("PPA") effects reflect the fair value adjustments impacting acquisition accounting and other acquisition adjustments charged to the Consolidated Statement of Operations. This typically relates to inventory, property, plant and equipment, as well as intangible assets, such as developed technology and marketing and customer relationships acquired. The PPA effects are recorded within both cost of revenue and operating expenses in our US GAAP financial statements. These charges are recorded over the estimated useful life of the related acquired asset, and thus are generally recorded over multiple years.
We believe that excluding these charges related to fair value adjustments for purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures allows the users of our financial statements to better understand the historic and current cost of our products, our gross margin, our operating costs, our operating margin, and also facilitates comparisons to peer companies.
Restructuring
Restructuring charges are costs primarily related to employee severance and benefit arrangements. Charges related to restructuring are recorded within both cost of revenue and operating expenses in our US GAAP financial statements
We exclude restructuring charges, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods, for purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures because these costs do not reflect our core operating performance. These adjustments facilitate a useful evaluation of our core operating performance and comparisons to past operating results and provide investors with additional means to evaluate expense trends.
Share-based compensation
Share-based compensation consists of incentive expense granted to eligible employees in the form of equity based instruments. Charges related to share-based compensation are recorded within both cost of revenue and operating expenses in our US GAAP financial statements.
We exclude charges related to share-based compensation for purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures because we believe these charges, which are non-cash, are not representative of our core operating performance as they can fluctuate from period to period based on factors that are not within our control, such as our stock price on the dates share-based grants are issued. We believe these adjustments provide investors with a useful view, through the eyes of management, of our core business model, how management currently evaluates core operational performance, and additional means to evaluate expense trends.
Other incidentals
Other incidentals consist of certain items which may be non-recurring, unusual, infrequent or directly related to an event that is distinct and non-reflective of the Company’s core operating performance. These may include such items as process and product transfer costs, certain charges related to acquisitions and divestitures, litigation and legal settlements, costs associated with the exit of a product line, factory or facility, environmental or governmental settlements, and other items of similar nature.
We exclude these certain items which may be non-recurring, unusual, infrequent or directly related to an event that is distinct and non-reflective of the Company’s core operating performance for purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures. These adjustments facilitate a useful evaluation of our core operating performance and comparisons to past operating results and provide investors with additional means to evaluate expense trends.
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Non-GAAP Adjustment or Measure
Definition
Usefulness to Management and Investors
Non-GAAP Provision for income taxes
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes is NXP's GAAP provision for income taxes adjusted for the income tax effects of the adjustments to our GAAP measure, including the effects of purchase price accounting (“PPA”), restructuring costs, share-based compensation, other incidental items and certain other adjustments to financial income (expense) items. Additionally, adjustments are made for the income tax effect of any discrete items that occur in the interim period. Discrete items primarily relate to unexpected tax events that may occur as these amounts cannot be forecasted (e.g., the impact of changes in tax law and/or rates, changes in estimates or resolved tax audits relating to prior year tax provisions, the excess or deficit tax effects on share-based compensation, etc.).
The non-GAAP provision for income taxes is used to ascertain and present on a comparable basis NXP's provision for income tax after adjustments, the usefulness of which is described within this table. Additionally, the income tax effects of the adjustments to achieve the noted non-GAAP measures are used to determine NXP's non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to stockholders and accordingly, our diluted non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to stockholders.
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow represents operating cash flow adjusted for net additions to property, plant and equipment.
We believe that free cash flow provides insight into our cash-generating capability and our financial performance, and is an efficient means by which users of our financial statements can evaluate our cash flow after meeting our capital expenditure.
Net debt
Net debt represents total debt (short-term and long-term) after deduction of cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits.
We believe this measure provides investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enables comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect of calculating our net leverage.
The following are reconciliations of our most comparable US GAAP measures to our non-GAAP measures presented:
($ in millions)
For the three months ended
September 29, 2024
June 30, 2024
October 1, 2023
GAAP gross profit
$
1,866
$
1,792
$
1,965
PPA effects
(12)
(12)
(13)
Restructuring
—
(4)
—
Share-based compensation
(14)
(15)
(14)
Other incidentals
—
(10)
(18)
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
1,892
$
1,833
$
2,010
GAAP Gross Margin
57.4
%
57.3
%
57.2
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
58.2
%
58.6
%
58.5
%
GAAP research and development
$
(577)
$
(594)
$
(601)
Restructuring
—
(4)
4
Share-based compensation
(58)
(58)
(53)
Other incidentals
—
—
(2)
Non-GAAP research and development
$
(519)
$
(532)
$
(550)
GAAP selling, general and administrative
$
(265)
$
(270)
$
(294)
PPA effects
(1)
(1)
(1)
Restructuring
—
2
—
Share-based compensation
(43)
(41)
(36)
Other incidentals
(2)
(2)
(4)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative
$
(219)
$
(228)
$
(253)
GAAP operating income (loss)
$
990
$
896
$
992
29
($ in millions)
For the three months ended
September 29, 2024
June 30, 2024
October 1, 2023
GAAP operating income (loss)
$
990
$
896
$
992
PPA effects
(42)
(41)
(85)
Restructuring
—
(6)
4
Share-based compensation
(115)
(114)
(103)
Other incidentals
(6)
(14)
(27)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
$
1,153
$
1,071
$
1,203
GAAP Operating Margin
30.5
%
28.7
%
28.9
%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
35.5
%
34.3
%
35.0
%
GAAP Income tax benefit (provision)
$
(173)
$
(154)
$
(123)
Income tax effect
9
15
45
Non-GAAP Income tax benefit (provision)
$
(182)
$
(169)
$
(168)
($ in millions)
For the three months ended
September 29, 2024
June 30, 2024
October 1, 2023
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
$
779
$
761
$
988
Net capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment
(186)
(184)
(200)
Non-GAAP free cash flow
$
593
$
577
$
788
($ in millions)
For the three months ended
September 29, 2024
June 30, 2024
October 1, 2023
Long-term debt
$
9,683
$
9,681
$
10,173
Short-term debt
499
499
999
Total debt
10,182
10,180
11,172
Less: cash and cash equivalents
(2,748)
(2,859)
(4,042)
Less: short-term deposits
(400)
(400)
—
Net debt
$
7,034
$
6,921
$
7,130
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes to the Company’s market risk during the first nine months of 2024. For a discussion of the Company’s exposure to market risk, refer to the Company’s market risk disclosures set forth in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Certifying Officers), evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) on September 29, 2024. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers concluded the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 29, 2024.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the three-month period ended September 29, 2024, which were identified in connection with management's evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Our Board has approved the purchase of shares from participants in NXP's equity programs to satisfy participants' tax withholding obligations and this authorization will remain in effect until terminated by the Board. In January 2022, the Board approved the repurchase of shares up to a maximum of $2 billion (the Share Repurchase Program"). In August 2024, the Board approved an additional $2 billion authorization to the Share Repurchase Program. Per September 29, 2024, there was approximately $2.6 billion remaining for the repurchase of shares under the Share Repurchase Program.
The following share repurchase activity occurred under these programs during the three months ended September 29, 2024:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Buy Back Programs
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Buy Back Program
Number of Shares Purchased as Trade for Tax (1)
July 1, 2024 – August 4, 2024
448,603
$267.08
433,661
3,450,470
14,942
August 5, 2024 – September 1, 2024
405,290
$247.02
401,227
10,614,775
4,063
September 2, 2024 – September 29, 2024
365,142
$232.19
365,142
10,763,975
—
Total
1,219,035
1,200,030
19,005
(1)Reflects shares surrendered by participants to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the Company's equity programs.
Item 5. Other Information
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
On August 7, 2024, Andrew Micallef, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Manufacturing Officer of the Company, entered into a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan (the “Plan”), pursuant to which a maximum amount of 4,000 common shares of the Company may be sold under the Plan from March 17, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The Plan terminates on the earlier of: (i) December 31, 2025, (ii) the first date on which all trades set forth in the Plan have been executed, or (iii) such date the Plan is otherwise terminated according to its terms.
Other
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (the “Company”) has approved a form of Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Report) for the award of equity grants to our employees, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other named executive officers. These equity awards will be granted under the NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan which was previously approved by the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders.
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2*
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1*
Section 1350 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
101
The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 29, 2024, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023; and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
*
Filed or furnished herewith.
+
Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
33
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 5, 2024
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
/s/ William J. Betz
Name: William J. Betz, CFO
34
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Kurt Sievers, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NXP Semiconductors N.V.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 5, 2024
By:
/s/ Kurt Sievers
Kurt Sievers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, William J. Betz, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NXP Semiconductors N.V.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 5, 2024
By:
/s/ William J. Betz
William J. Betz
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Kurt Sievers, certify, as of the date hereof, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of NXP Semiconductors N.V. on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 29, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of NXP Semiconductors N.V. at the dates and for the periods indicated.
Date: November 5, 2024
By:
/s/ Kurt Sievers
Kurt Sievers
President & Chief Executive Officer
I, William J. Betz, certify, as of the date hereof, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of NXP Semiconductors N.V. on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 29, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of NXP Semiconductors N.V. at the dates and for the periods indicated.