Lumentum Holdings Inc. Q1 FY2022 Earnings Call

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Lumentum Q1 FY2022 Earnings & NeoPhotonics Acquisition Summary

Acquisition Overview: Lumentum to Acquire NeoPhotonics

  • Lumentum announced a definitive agreement to acquire NeoPhotonics for $16 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $918 million.
  • The deal enhances Lumentum’s position in the fast‑growing 400G and above optical communications market and expands its photonics technology portfolio.
  • NeoPhotonics adds critical technologies including silicon photonics, ultra-narrow linewidth tunable lasers, and RF integrated circuits.
  • The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to non‑GAAP EPS at closing.
  • Lumentum expects over $50 million in annual run‑rate synergies within 24 months, with more than 60% from cost-of-goods-sold efficiencies.
  • Closing expected in the second half of calendar 2022, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Strategic Rationale

  • Strengthens Lumentum’s presence in the $10+ billion optical components market.
  • Positions the combined company as a broader, more financially stable partner for major optical networking customers.
  • Enhances Lumentum’s global R&D and manufacturing footprint across Asia, North America, and Europe.
  • Creates opportunities beyond telecom, including LIDAR, industrial sensing, and other photonics‑driven markets.

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Operator: Good morning, my name is Anna and I will be your conference Operator today. At this time, I’d like to welcome everyone to the Lumentum conference call to discuss its proposed acquisition of NeoPhotonics in addition to a review of Lumentum’s Q1 fiscal 2022 financial results. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers’ remarks, there will be a question and answer session. The call is scheduled for approximately one hour. As a reminder, today’s call is being recorded. At this time, I’d like to turn the conference over to Jim Fanucchi of Darrow Associates. Sir, please go ahead. Jim Fanucchi: Thank you Operator. Welcome to Lumentum’s call to discuss its announcement of entering into an agreement to acquire NeoPhotonics and its fiscal first quarter 2022 earnings. This is Jim Fanucchi from Darrow Associates, assisting Lumentum with its investor relations. Joining the call today from the Lumentum management team, we have Alan Lowe, President and Chief Executive Officer; Wajid Ali, Chief Financial Officer; and Chris Coldren, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. We also have on the call Tim Jenks, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of NeoPhotonics. Today’s call will include forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our expectations regarding the acquisition, including market opportunity, expected synergies, financial and operating results and expectations regarding accretion, ti

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