EX-99.02 2 cfocommentary2182025ex9902.htm CFO COMMENTARY Document
Exhibit 99.02
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CADENCE REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
AND FISCAL YEAR 2024
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
CFO COMMENTARY
Key Takeaways for 2024
• Record year-end backlog of $6.8B and current RPO of $3.4B
• Revenue growth of 13.5%
• Non-GAAP operating margin of 42.5%

Q1 2025 Outlook
• Revenue: $1.23 billion - $1.25 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 27% - 28%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 40% - 41%
• GAAP EPS: $0.93 - $0.99
• Non-GAAP EPS: $1.46 - $1.52
• Expect to use approximately $175 million to repurchase Cadence shares in Q1
Q4 2024 KEY METRICS
• Revenue: $1.356 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 33.7%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 46.0%
• GAAP EPS: $1.24
• Non-GAAP EPS: $1.88
• Operating cash flow: $441 million

FY 2025 Outlook
• Revenue: $5.14 billion - $5.22 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 30.25% - 31.25%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 43.25% - 44.25%
• GAAP EPS: $4.19 - $4.29
• Non-GAAP EPS: $6.65 - $6.75
• Operating cash flow: $1.6 billion - $1.7 billion
• Expect to use approximately 50% of free cash flow to repurchase Cadence shares for the year
Financial Results Webcast
FY 2024 KEY METRICS
Our Q4 2024 financial results webcast will begin February 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific). The webcast may be accessed at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations. An archive of the webcast will be available on February 18, 2025 until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on March 17, 2025.
• Revenue: $4.641 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 29.1%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 42.5%
• GAAP EPS: $3.85
• Non-GAAP EPS: $5.97
• Operating cash flow: $1.261 billion
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Financial Metrics
(In Millions, except per share data)20192020*20212022
2023*
2024
2025E
Revenue$2,336 $2,683 $2,988 $3,562 $4,090 $4,641 
$5,140- $5,220
Revenue growth*9%15%11%19%
15%
13%
11% - 12%
3-year CAGR9%11%12%15%15%
16%
~13%
3-year CAGR without 53rd week impact11%
16%
GAAP operating expenses$1,845 $2,037 $2,209 $2,488 $2,839 $3,291 
~$3,563
GAAP operating expense growth6%10%8%13%
14%
16%
~8%
Non-GAAP operating expenses$1,587 $1,739 $1,877 $2,125 $2,373 $2,667 
~$2,914
Non-GAAP operating expense growth6%10%8%13%
12%
12%
~9%
GAAP operating margin**
21.1%
24.1%
26.1%
30.1%
30.6%
29.1%
30.75 %
Non-GAAP operating margin**
32.1%
35.2%
37.2%
40.3%
42.0%
42.5%
43.75 %
GAAP earnings per share$3.53 $2.11 $2.50 $3.09 $3.82 $3.85 
$4.19 - $4.29
Non-GAAP earning per share$2.20 $2.80 $3.29 $4.27 $5.15 $5.97 
$6.65 - $6.75
Non-GAAP EPS growth**18%27%18%30%
21%
16%
12 %
3-year Non-GAAP EPS CAGR**22%26%21%25%
23%
22%
16 %
Weighted average shares diluted outstanding280.5279.6278.9275.0
272.7
273.8
274 - 276
Cash flow from operations7309051,1011,242
1,349
1261
$1,600 - $1,700
Capital expenditures759565123
102
143
~$150
* Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year, compared to all other years which were 52 week years. 2020 (which impacts the 3 year CAGR in 2023) included approximately $45 million revenue impact for the extra week.
** At midpoint of outlook.
Profitability Trends
(In Millions)2019202020212022
2023
2024
2025E*
Revenue$2,336 $2,683 $2,988 $3,562 $4,090 $4,641 $5,180 
Revenue Growth 9%15%11%19%
15%
13%
12%
3-Year Revenue Growth CAGR 9%11%12%15%15%
16%
13%
GAAP operating margin
21.1%
24.1%
26.1%
30.1%
30.6%
29.1%
30.75%
Non-GAAP operating margin
32.1%
35.2%
37.2%
40.3%
42.0%
42.5%
43.75%
Stock-based compensation
(7.8)%
(7.4)%
(7.0)%
(7.6)%
(8.0)%
(8.4)%
(9.0)%
Non-GAAP operating margin adjusted for stock-based compensation
24.3%
27.8%
30.2%
32.7%
34.0%
34.1%
34.75%
GAAP operating income$492 $646 $779 $1,074 $1,251 $1,351 $1,617 
Non-GAAP operating income $749 $944 $1,111 $1,436 $1,717 $1,974 $2,266 
Non-GAAP operating income adjusted for stock-based compensation$567 $747 $901 $1,166 $1,391 $1,583 $1,800 
* At midpoint of outlook.
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First Quarter 2025 Financial Outlook
Q1 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025E
Total Revenue ($ Millions)$1,009 $1,356 
$1,230 - $1,250
   Q/Q Growth
12%
(8)% - (9)%
   Y/Y Growth
27%
22% - 24%
GAAP Operating Margin
24.8%
33.7%
27% - 28%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
37.8%
46.0%
40% - 41%
GAAP EPS$0.91 $1.24 
$0.93 - $0.99
Non-GAAP EPS$1.17 $1.88 
$1.46 - $1.52

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Outlook
FY 2024
FY 2025E
Recurring Revenue
82.6%
~80%
Total Revenue ($ Millions)$4,641 
$5,140 - $5,220
   Y/Y Growth
13%
11% - 12%
Revenue from Beginning Backlog
~70%
~70%
GAAP Operating Margin
29.1%
30.25% - 31.25%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
42.5%
43.25% - 44.25%
GAAP Other Income & Expense ($ Millions)$45 
$(53) - $(67)
Non-GAAP Other Income & Expense ($ Millions)$(16)
$(53) - $(67)
GAAP Tax Rate
24.4%
~25%
Non-GAAP Tax Rate
16.5%
16.5%
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding (Millions)
273.8
274 - 276
GAAP EPS$3.85 
$4.19 - $4.29
   Y/Y Growth
1%
9% - 11%
Non-GAAP EPS$5.97 
$6.65 - $6.75
   Y/Y Growth
16%
11% - 13%
Cash Flow from Operations ($ Millions)$1,261 
$1,600 - $1,700
DSO
48
~50
Capital Expenditures ($ Millions)$143 
~$150


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Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results
Backlog
(In Billions)202020212022
2023
2024
Backlog$3.9 $4.4 $5.8 $6.0 $6.8 
Revenue
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Product and Maintenance$982 $913 $961 $1,100 $1,239 
Services87 96 100 115 117 
   Total Revenue$1,069 $1,009 $1,061 $1,215 $1,356 
(In Millions)
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Product and Maintenance$2,537 $2,813 $3,340 $3,834 $4,213 
Services146 175 222 256 428 
   Total Revenue$2,683 $2,988 $3,562 $4,090 $4,641 
* Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year.
Recurring and Up-Front Revenue
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Revenue recognized over time85 %87 %85 %80 %72 %
Revenue from arrangements with non-cancelable commitments2 %3 %3 %2 %2 %
Recurring Revenue87 %90 %88 %82 %74 %
Up-Front Revenue
13 %10 %12 %18 %26 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Revenue recognized over time85 %85 %83 %81 %80 %
Revenue from arrangements with non-cancelable commitments3 %3 %2 %3 %3 %
Recurring Revenue88 %88 %85 %84 %83 %
Up-Front Revenue
12 %12 %15 %16 %17 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
Trailing Twelve Months Recurring and Up-Front Revenue
Trailing Twelve Months Ended
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Recurring Revenue84 %87 %87 %86 %83 %
Up-Front Revenue16 %13 %13 %14 %17 %
   Total 100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
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Revenue Mix by Geography
(% of Total Revenue)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Americas44 %46 %49 %50 %49 %
China15 %12 %12 %13 %13 %
Other Asia19 %20 %19 %17 %17 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa16 %17 %14 %14 %15 %
Japan6 %5 %6 %6 %6 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
(% of Total Revenue)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Americas42 %45 %46 %43 %49 %
China15 %13 %15 %17 %12 %
Other Asia18 %19 %18 %19 %18 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa18 %17 %16 %16 %15 %
Japan7 %6 %5 %5 %6 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
Revenue Mix by Product Category
(% of Total Revenue)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Core EDA
75 %76 %73 %70 %68 %
IP13 %12 %13 %14 %13 %
System Design and Analysis12 %12 %14 %16 %19 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
(% of Total Revenue)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Core EDA
76 %76 %76 %76 %71 %
IP14 %13 %12 %12 %13 %
System Design and Analysis10 %11 %12 %12 %16 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
3 Year Revenue CAGR by Product Category

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Core EDA
10 %10 %14 %15 %13 %
IP18 %16 %15 %8 %15 %
System Design and Analysis13 %19 %24 %22 %30 %
   Total 3 Year CAGR
11 %12 %15 %15 %16 %
3 Year Revenue CAGR by Product Category Without 53rd Week Impact*

2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Core EDA
9 %10 %14 %16 %13 %
IP18 %16 %15 %9 %15 %
System Design and Analysis12 %19 %24 %23 %30 %
   Total 3 Year CAGR
11 %12 %15 %16 %16 %
* Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year and included approximately $45 million revenue impact for the extra week.
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Gross Margin
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
GAAP Gross Margin90.3 %87.6 %86.9 %86.6 %83.8 %
Non-GAAP Gross Margin91.7 %89.1 %88.5 %88.6 %85.5 %
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
GAAP Gross Margin88.6 %89.7 %89.6 %89.4 %86.0 %
Non-GAAP Gross Margin90.6 %91.7 %91.0 %90.7 %87.8 %
Total Costs and Expenses
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Total GAAP Costs and Expenses$732 $759 $767 $865 $899 
Total Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses$610 $627 $635 $671 $733 
(In Millions)
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Total GAAP Costs and Expenses$2,037 $2,209 $2,488 $2,839 $3,291 
Total Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses$1,739 $1,877 $2,125 $2,373 $2,667 
* Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year.
Operating Margin
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
GAAP Operating Margin31.5 %24.8 %27.7 %28.8 %33.7 %
Non-GAAP Operating Margin42.9 %37.8 %40.1 %44.8 %46.0 %
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
GAAP Operating Margin24.1 %26.1 %30.1 %30.6 %29.1 %
Non-GAAP Operating Margin35.2 %37.2 %40.3 %42.0 %42.5 %
Net Income Per Share
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
GAAP Net Income Per Share$1.19 $0.91 $0.84 $0.87 $1.24 
Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share$1.38 $1.17 $1.28 $1.64 $1.88 
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
GAAP Net Income Per Share$2.11 $2.50 $3.09 $3.82 $3.85 
Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share$2.80 $3.29 $4.27 $5.15 $5.97 
Total DSO
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
DSO
43
36
49
44
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Balance Sheet and Cash Review
Free Cash Flow
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Net Cash from Operating Activities$272 $253 $156 $410 $441 
Capital Expenditures34 49 29 27 37 
Free Cash Flow$238 $204 $127 $383 $404 
(In Millions)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Net Cash from Operating Activities$905 $1,101 $1,242 $1,349 $1,261 
Capital Expenditures95 65 123 102 143 
Free Cash Flow$810 $1,036 $1,119 $1,247 $1,118 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents$1,008 $1,012 $1,059 $2,786 $2,644 
(In Millions)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents$928 $1,089 $882 $1,008 $2,644 
•Approximately 66 percent of our cash and cash equivalents were in the U.S. at quarter-end.
Debt
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Debt (principal value)
$650 $650 $1,350 $2,850 $2,500 
(In Millions)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt (principal value)
$350 $350 $750 $650 $2,500 
•In September 2024, Cadence issued $2.5 billion of Senior Notes at a weighted average interest rate of 4.44%.
Share Repurchase
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Share Repurchase$125 $125 $125 $150 $150 
Number of Shares0.488 0.425 0.423 0.563 0.519 
(In Millions)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Share Repurchase$380 $612 $1,050 $700 $550 
Number of Shares4.247 4.401 6.602 3.145 1.930 
Employees
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Headcount11,226 11,753 12,665 12,703 12,705 
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Headcount8,746 9,298 10,228 11,226 12,705 
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Forward Looking Statements
This CFO Commentary contains forward-looking statements, including Cadence's outlook on future operating results, financial condition, strategic objectives, business prospects, technology and product developments, industry trends, market growth and other statements using words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” and words of similar import and the negatives thereof. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Cadence’s control and which may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: (i) Cadence’s ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive industries in which it operates and realize the benefits of its investments in research and development, including opportunities presented by AI; (ii) the success of Cadence’s efforts to maintain and improve operational efficiency and growth; (iii) the mix of products and services sold, the timing of orders and deliveries and the ability to develop, install or deliver Cadence’s products or services; (iv) changes in customer demands or supply constraints that could result in delays in purchases, development, installations or deliveries of Cadence’s products or services, including those resulting from consolidation, restructurings and other operational efficiency improvements of Cadence’s customers; (v) economic, geopolitical and industry conditions, including export controls, tariffs, other trade restrictions and other government regulations, as well as rising tensions and armed conflicts around the world; (vi) changes in tax laws, interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, inflation rates, Cadence’s increased debt levels and obligations and Cadence’s ability to access capital and debt markets in the future; (vii) legislative or regulatory requirements; (viii) Cadence’s acquisition of other companies, businesses or technologies or the failure to successfully integrate and operate them; (ix) potential harm caused by compromises in cybersecurity and cybersecurity attacks; (x) capital expenditure requirements and events that affect cash flow, liquidity or reserves, or estimates Cadence may take from time to time with respect to accounts receivable, taxes and tax examinations, litigation, regulatory or other matters; (xi) the effects of any litigation, regulatory, tax or other proceedings to which Cadence is or may become a party or to which Cadence or its products, services, technologies or properties are subject; and (xii) Cadence’s ability to successfully meet any governance, environmental and social targets and strategies. In addition, the timing and amount of Cadence’s repurchases of its common stock are subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements related to Cadence’s business, please refer to Cadence’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent report on Form 10-K, subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and future filings.

All forward-looking statements in this document are based on management's expectations as of the date of this document and, except as required by law, Cadence disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this CFO Commentary with their most directly comparable GAAP financial results. Investors are also encouraged to look at the GAAP results as the best measure of financial performance. See our earnings press release issued today for further discussion of our non-GAAP financial measures, as well as the reconciliation provided in the Appendix to this CFO Commentary.

Cadence’s management uses non-GAAP net income because it excludes items that are generally not directly related to the performance of the company’s core business operations and therefore provides supplemental information to Cadence’s management and investors regarding the performance of the business operations, facilitates comparisons to the historical operating results and allows the review of Cadence’s business from the same perspective as Cadence’s management, including forecasting and budgeting.

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APPENDIX I
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expenses to Non-GAAP Total Expenses
(In Millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
GAAP total costs and expenses$732 $759 $767 $865 $899 
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total costs and expenses
Stock-based compensation expense(87)(88)(88)(109)(107)
Amortization of acquired intangibles(17)(17)(20)(27)(27)
Acquisition and integration-related costs(13)(22)(21)(29)(23)
Restructuring1 — — (25)1 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses
(6)(5)(2)(4)— 
Special charges*
— — (1)— (10)
Non-GAAP total costs and expenses**
$610 $627 $635 $671 $733 
*
Q4 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
**
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expenses to Non-GAAP Total Expenses
(In Millions)20192020*20212022
2023
2024
2025E
GAAP total costs and expenses$1,845 $2,037 $2,209 $2,488 $2,839 $3,291 $3,563 
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total costs and expenses
Stock-based compensation expense(182)(197)(210)(270)(326)(391)(466)
Amortization of acquired intangibles(53)(64)(67)(60)(62)(90)(98)
Acquisition and integration-related costs(8)(23)(23)(41)(56)(96)(85)
Restructuring (9)(9)1 — (11)(24)— 
Non-qualified deferred compensation (expenses) credits(5)(5)(6)8 (11)(11)— 
Special charges**(1)— (27)— — (11)— 
Non-GAAP total costs and expenses***$1,587 $1,739 $1,877 $2,125 $2,373 $2,667 $2,914 
Table may not foot due to rounding
*Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year.
**
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program. 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
***The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Income Adjusted for Stock-based Compensation
(In Millions)20192020*20212022
2023
2024
2025E
GAAP operating income
$492 $646 $779 $1,074 $1,251 $1,351 $1,617 
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating income
Stock-based compensation expense182 197 210 270 326 391 466 
Amortization of acquired intangibles53 64 67 60 62 90 98 
Acquisition and integration-related costs8 23 23 41 56 96 85 
Restructuring 9 9 (1)— 11 24 — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
5 5 6 (8)11 11 — 
Special charges**1 — 27 — — 11 — 
Non-GAAP operating income***
$749 $944 $1,111 $1,436 $1,717 $1,974 $2,266 
Stock-based compensation expense(182)(197)(210)(270)(326)(391)$(466)
Non-GAAP operating income adjusted for stock-based compensation***
$567 $747 $901 $1,166 $1,391 $1,583 $1,800 
Table may not foot due to rounding
*Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year.
**
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program. 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
***The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Gross Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
90.3%
87.6%
86.9%
86.6%
83.8%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
Amortization of acquired intangibles1.1%1.1%
1.2%
1.5%
1.3%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses
0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.0%
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
0.1%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue*
91.7%
89.1%
88.5%
88.6%
85.5%
*The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
88.6%
89.7%
89.6%
89.4%
86.0%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
0.3%
0.3%
0.2%
0.2%
0.3%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
1.7%
1.6%
1.2%
1.1%
1.3%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.0%0.0%0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Special charges*
0.0%
0.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue**
90.6%
91.7%
91.0%
90.7%
87.8%
*2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program.
**
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025E
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
31.5%
24.8%
27.7%
28.8%
33.7%
27% - 28%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
8.1%
8.7%
8.3%
9.0%
7.9%
9%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
1.6%
1.7%
1.9%
2.2%
2.0%
2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs
1.2%
2.2%
1.9%
2.4%
1.7%
2%
Restructuring
(0.1)%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
(0.1)%
0%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses
0.6%
0.4%
0.2%
0.4%
0.0%
0%
Special charges*
0.0%
0.0%
0.1%
0.0%
0.8%
0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue**
42.9%
37.8%
40.1%
44.8%
46.0%
40% - 41%
*
Q4 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
**
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue
2019202020212022
2023
2024
2025E
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
21.1%
24.1%
26.1%
30.1%
30.6%
29.1%
30.25% - 31.25%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
7.8%
7.4%
7.0%
7.6%
8.0%
8.4%
9%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
2.3%
2.4%
2.2%
1.7%
1.5%
2.0%
2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs
0.3%
0.8%
0.8%
1.1%
1.4%
2.1%
2%
Restructuring
0.4%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.3%
0.5%
0%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
(0.2)%
0.2%
0.2%
0%
Special charges*
0.0%
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue**
32.1%
35.2%
37.2%
40.3%
42.0%
42.5%
43.25% - 44.25%
*
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program. 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
**The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025E
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$1.19 $0.91 $0.84 $0.87 $1.24 
$0.93 - $0.99
Stock-based compensation expense0.32 0.32 0.32 0.40 0.39 0.40 
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.06 0.06 0.07 0.10 0.10 0.09 
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.04 0.08 0.08 0.11 0.08 0.08 
Restructuring — — — 0.09 — — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses
0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 — — 
Special charges*
— — — — 0.04 — 
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets**(0.10)(0.22)(0.10)0.04 0.05 — 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.15)— 0.06 0.02 (0.02)(0.04)
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis***
$1.38 $1.17 $1.28 $1.64 $1.88 
$1.46 - $1.52
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share272,419 273,544 273,520 273,958 274,292 
*
Q4 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
**Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.
***
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Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)2019202020212022
2023
2024
2025E
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$3.53 $2.11 $2.50 $3.09 $3.82 $3.85 
$4.19 - $4.29
Stock-based compensation expense0.65 0.71 0.75 0.98 1.19 1.43 1.69 
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.19 0.23 0.24 0.22 0.23 0.33 0.36 
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.03 0.08 0.08 0.15 0.21 0.35 0.31 
Restructuring 0.03 0.03 — — 0.04 0.09 — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0.02 0.02 0.02 (0.03)0.04 0.04 — 
Special charges*
— — 0.10 — — 0.04 — 
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets**
(0.01)— (0.03)0.05 (0.17)(0.22)— 
Income tax benefit related to intercompany transfers of certain intellectual property rights(2.05)— — — — — — 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.19)(0.38)(0.37)(0.19)(0.21)0.06 0.10 
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis***
$2.20 $2.80 $3.29 $4.27 $5.15 $5.97 
$6.65 - $6.75
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share 280,515 279,641 278,858 275,011 272,748 273,833 
274 - 276M
*
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program. 2024 includes costs related to adjustments to estimated legal liabilities and executive severance.
**Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.
***The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.








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Reconciliation of GAAP Total Other Income and Expense to Non-GAAP Total Other Income and Expense
(In Millions)
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025E
GAAP total other income and expense$31 $45 
$(53) - $(67)
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total income and expense
Other income or expense related to investments and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets*
(46)(61)— 
Non-GAAP total other income and expense**
$(15)$(16)
$(53) - $(67)
*Includes, as applicable, equity in losses or income from investments, write-down of investments, gains or losses on investments and gains or losses on non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets recorded in other income or expense.
**The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.


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