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Juniper Networks (JNPR) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net revenues of $1,331.0 million, showing a 5% year-over-year decrease but a 12% sequential increase. The company's GAAP net income reached $92.6 million, up 22% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $0.28. Product orders grew nearly 60% year-over-year, with strong demand from cloud customers for AI networking initiatives. The company declared a dividend of $0.22 per share. HPE's planned acquisition of Juniper for $40.00 per share ($14 billion) is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025.

Juniper Networks (JNPR) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre del 2024 con ricavi netti di 1.331,0 milioni di dollari, registrando una diminuzione del 5% rispetto all'anno precedente, ma un aumento del 12% rispetto al trimestre precedente. Il reddito netto GAAP dell'azienda ha raggiunto 92,6 milioni di dollari, con un incremento del 22% rispetto all'anno scorso, e un utile per azione diluito di $0,28. Gli ordini di prodotto sono aumentati di quasi il 60% su base annua, grazie a una forte domanda da parte dei clienti cloud per iniziative di rete AI. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo di $0,22 per azione. L'acquisizione pianificata di Juniper da parte di HPE per $40,00 per azione (14 miliardi di dollari) è prevista per la fine del 2024 o l'inizio del 2025.

Juniper Networks (JNPR) reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024 con ingresos netos de $1,331.0 millones, mostrando una disminución del 5% en comparación con el año anterior, pero un aumento del 12% en comparación con el trimestre anterior. El ingreso neto bajo GAAP de la compañía alcanzó $92.6 millones, un incremento del 22% en comparación con el año pasado, con ganancias por acción diluidas de $0.28. Los pedidos de productos crecieron casi un 60% en comparación con el año anterior, con una fuerte demanda de los clientes de la nube por iniciativas de redes de inteligencia artificial. La empresa declaró un dividendo de $0.22 por acción. La adquisición planeada de Juniper por parte de HPE por $40.00 por acción (14 mil millones de dólares) se espera que cierre a finales de 2024 o principios de 2025.

주니퍼 네트웍스 (JNPR)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 순매출은 13억 3,310만 달러로, 전년 대비 5% 감소했지만, 전 분기 대비 12% 증가했습니다. 회사의 GAAP 순이익은 9260만 달러로, 전년 대비 22% 증가했으며, 희석 주당순이익은 $0.28입니다. 제품 주문은 전년 대비 거의 60% 증가했으며, 클라우드 고객들로부터 AI 네트워킹 이니셔티브에 대한 강력한 수요가 있었습니다. 회사는 주당 $0.22의 배당금을 선언했습니다. HPE가 주당 $40.00에 주니퍼를 인수할 계획은 2024년 말 또는 2025년 초에 마무리될 예정입니다.

Juniper Networks (JNPR) a annoncé les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus nets de 1,331.0 millions de dollars, montrant une diminution de 5% par rapport à l'année précédente, mais une augmentation de 12% par rapport au trimestre précédent. Le bénéfice net selon les normes GAAP de l'entreprise a atteint 92,6 millions de dollars, en hausse de 22% par rapport à l'année dernière, avec un BPA dilué de 0,28 $. Les commandes de produits ont augmenté de près de 60% par rapport à l'année précédente, avec une forte demande des clients cloud pour des initiatives de réseaux d'IA. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende de 0,22 $ par action. L'acquisition annoncée de Juniper par HPE pour 40,00 $ par action (14 milliards de dollars) devrait être finalisée fin 2024 ou début 2025.

Juniper Networks (JNPR) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Nettoumsätzen von 1.331,0 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 5% im Jahresvergleich entspricht, jedoch einem Anstieg von 12% gegenüber dem Vorquartal. Der GAAP-Nettoeinkommen des Unternehmens betrug 92,6 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 22% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht, mit einem verwässerten Gewinn pro Aktie von $0,28. Die Produktbestellungen stiegen im Jahresvergleich um fast 60%, wobei eine starke Nachfrage von Cloud-Kunden nach KI-Netzwerkinitiativen zu verzeichnen war. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Dividende von $0,22 pro Aktie. Die geplante Übernahme von Juniper durch HPE zu $40,00 pro Aktie (14 Milliarden Dollar) wird voraussichtlich Ende 2024 oder Anfang 2025 abgeschlossen sein.

Positive
  • Product orders grew nearly 60% year-over-year
  • GAAP net income increased 22% year-over-year to $92.6 million
  • Strong demand from cloud customers for AI networking initiatives
  • Double-digit sequential and year-over-year order growth in enterprise and service provider verticals
  • Cash position improved to $1,562.9 million from $1,418.0 million year-over-year
Negative
  • Net revenues decreased 5% year-over-year to $1,331.0 million
  • Non-GAAP operating margin declined to 15.0% from 17.5% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP net income decreased 18% year-over-year to $159.7 million
  • Operating cash flow decreased to $192.2 million from $329.2 million year-over-year
  • Stock repurchase program suspended due to HPE merger agreement

Insights

The Q3 results present a mixed picture with some concerning trends but also positive developments. Revenue declined 5% year-over-year to $1.33 billion, though sequential growth was strong at 12%. The standout metric is the impressive 60% year-over-year growth in product orders, particularly driven by AI networking initiatives from cloud customers.

The GAAP operating margin improved to 7.1% from 6.3% YoY, while non-GAAP operating margin declined to 15.0% from 17.5%. Net income showed mixed results - GAAP net income increased 22% YoY to $92.6 million, while non-GAAP net income decreased 18% to $159.7 million. The company's balance sheet remains solid with $1.56 billion in cash and investments.

With HPE's pending acquisition at $40.00 per share, the focus shifts to deal completion rather than long-term standalone prospects. The suspension of share repurchases while maintaining the dividend ($0.22 per share) aligns with typical merger agreement terms.

The surge in AI-related networking orders represents a significant strategic shift in Juniper's business landscape. The nearly 60% growth in product orders, particularly from cloud customers pursuing AI initiatives, indicates Juniper's successful positioning in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market. This trend aligns with the broader industry movement toward AI-native networking solutions.

The double-digit growth in enterprise and service provider verticals suggests a well-balanced portfolio expansion beyond just cloud services. However, the pending HPE acquisition could reshape how these opportunities are pursued, potentially leading to enhanced market reach through combined capabilities. The focus on both front-end and back-end AI networking initiatives demonstrates Juniper's comprehensive approach to AI infrastructure requirements.

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networks, today reported preliminary financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Proposed Merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

As announced on January 9, 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (“HPE”) plans to acquire Juniper Networks in an all-cash transaction for $40.00 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14 billion. The transaction is currently expected to close in late calendar year 2024 or early calendar year 2025, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Performance

Net revenues were $1,331.0 million, a decrease of 5% year-over-year, and an increase of 12% sequentially.

GAAP operating margin was 7.1%, an increase from 6.3% in the third quarter of 2023, and an increase from 3.8% in the second quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 15.0%, a decrease from 17.5% in the third quarter of 2023, and an increase from 10.9% in the second quarter of 2024.

GAAP net income was $92.6 million, an increase of 22% year-over-year, and an increase of 172% sequentially, resulting in diluted net income per share of $0.28.

Non-GAAP net income was $159.7 million, a decrease of 18% year-over-year, and an increase of 57% sequentially, resulting in non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.48.

The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided in a table immediately following the Preliminary Net Revenues by Geographic Region table below.

“We experienced strong demand during the September quarter, with total product orders growing nearly 60% year-over-year,” said Juniper’s CEO, Rami Rahim. “We saw particularly robust orders from our cloud customers during Q3 in support of front-end and back-end AI networking initiatives. We also experienced double-digit sequential and year-over-year order growth in our enterprise and service provider verticals.”

“Our Q3 financial results exceeded our expectations,” said Juniper’s CFO, Ken Miller. “We maintain strong momentum entering the December quarter and remain optimistic regarding our long-term financial prospects.”

Balance Sheet and Other Financial Results

Total cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of September 30, 2024 were $1,562.9 million, compared to $1,418.0 million as of September 30, 2023, and $1,430.3 million as of June 30, 2024.

Net cash flows provided by operations for the third quarter of 2024 were $192.2 million, compared to net cash flows provided by operations of $329.2 million in the third quarter of 2023, and net cash flows used in operations of $8.9 million in the second quarter of 2024.

Days sales outstanding in accounts receivable was 65 days in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 60 days in the third quarter of 2023, and 66 days in the second quarter of 2024.

Capital expenditures were $30.1 million, and depreciation and amortization expense was $38.7 million during the third quarter of 2024.

Capital Return

Our Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share to be paid on December 23, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 2, 2024. We remain committed to paying our dividend; we have suspended our stock repurchase program in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement with HPE.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Commentary Available Online

A CFO Commentary reviewing Juniper Networks’ preliminary third quarter 2024 financial results will be published on Juniper Networks’ website at http://investor.juniper.net.

In light of the proposed transaction with HPE, and as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Juniper Networks will not be providing financial guidance for 2024.

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks believes that connectivity is not the same as experiencing a great connection. Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform is built from the ground up to leverage AI to deliver exceptional, highly secure and sustainable user experiences from the edge to the data center and cloud. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Investors and others should note that Juniper Networks announces material financial and operational information to its investors using its Investor Relations website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. Juniper Networks also intends to use the X (formerly Twitter) account @JuniperNetworks and Juniper Networks’ blogs as a means of disclosing information about Juniper Networks and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. The social media channels that Juniper Networks intends to use as a means of disclosing information described above may be updated from time to time as listed on Juniper Networks’ Investor Relations website.

Juniper Networks, the Juniper Networks logo, Juniper, Junos, and other trademarks are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor; Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release concerning Juniper Networks’ business, economic and market outlook, our expectations regarding our liquidity and capital return program; deal, customer and product mix; costs and supply constraints; backlog; customer demand; the completion of the proposed transaction with HPE on anticipated terms and timing or at all, including obtaining regulatory approvals and other conditions to the completion of the transaction; and our overall future prospects are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that involve a number of uncertainties and risks. Actual results or events could differ materially from those anticipated in those forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including: the completion of the proposed transaction with HPE on anticipated terms and timing or at all, including obtaining regulatory approvals and other conditions to the completion of the transaction; the fact that if the proposed transaction is completed, Juniper stockholders will forego the opportunity to realize the potential long-term value of the successful execution of Juniper’s current strategy as an independent company, which will also be affected by the ability of HPE to integrate and implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Juniper’s business after the completion of the proposed transaction and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; Juniper’s ability to implement its business strategies; potential significant transaction costs associated with the proposed transaction; the risks related to HPE’s financing of the proposed transaction; potential litigation or regulatory actions relating to the proposed transaction; the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm Juniper’s business, including current plans and operations, and risks related to diverting management’s attention from Juniper’s ongoing business operations and relationships; the ability of Juniper to retain and hire personnel; potential adverse business uncertainty resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transaction, including restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Juniper’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; legal, regulatory, tax and economic developments affecting Juniper’s business; the unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or hostilities or current or future pandemics or epidemics, as well as Juniper’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; general economic and political conditions globally or regionally, including the impact of a U.S. federal government shutdown or sovereign debt default and adverse changes in China-Taiwan relations and any impact due to armed conflicts (such as the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the escalation of Middle East conflicts and wars, as well as governmental sanctions imposed in response); rising interest rates; inflationary pressures; monetary policy shifts; business and economic conditions in the networking industry; changes in overall technology spending by our customers; the network capacity and security requirements of our customers; contractual terms that may result in the deferral of revenue; the timing of orders and their fulfillment; continuing manufacturing and supply chain challenges and logistics costs, constraints, changes or disruptions; availability and pricing of key product components, such as semiconductors; delays in scheduled product availability; order cancellations; adoption of or changes to laws, regulations, standards or policies affecting our operations, products, services or the networking industry; product defects, returns or vulnerabilities; significant effects of tax legislation and judicial or administrative interpretation of new tax regulations, including the potential for corporate tax increases and changes to global tax laws; legal settlements and resolutions, including with respect to enforcing our proprietary rights; the potential impact of activities related to the execution of capital return, restructurings and product rationalization; the impact of import tariffs and changes thereto; currency exchange rates; and other factors listed in Juniper Networks’ most recent report on Form 10-Q or 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note that our estimates as to the tax rate on our business are based on current tax law and regulations, including current interpretations thereof, and could be materially affected by changing interpretations as well as additional legislation and guidance. All statements made in this release are made only as of the date set forth at the beginning of this release. Juniper Networks undertakes no obligation to update the information made in this release in the event facts or circumstances subsequently change after the date of this release. We have not filed our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. As a result, all financial results described in this earnings release should be considered preliminary, and are subject to change to reflect any necessary adjustments or changes in accounting estimates, that are identified prior to the time we file our Form 10-Q.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

Juniper Networks believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Juniper Networks’ financial condition and results of operations. For further information regarding why Juniper Networks believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors, the specific manner in which management uses these measures, and some of the limitations associated with the use of these measures, please refer to the "Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this press release. The following tables and reconciliations can also be found on our Investor Relations website at http://investor.juniper.net.

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in millions, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

$

816.7

 

$

898.1

 

 

$

2,149.8

 

 

$

2,773.9

 

Service

 

514.3

 

 

 

499.7

 

 

 

1,519.7

 

 

 

1,425.8

 

Total net revenues

 

1,331.0

 

 

 

1,397.8

 

 

 

3,669.5

 

 

 

4,199.7

 

Cost of revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

409.3

 

 

 

445.6

 

 

 

1,089.4

 

 

 

1,371.2

 

Service

 

148.3

 

 

 

141.8

 

 

 

437.3

 

 

 

433.8

 

Total cost of revenues

 

557.6

 

 

 

587.4

 

 

 

1,526.7

 

 

 

1,805.0

 

Gross margin

 

773.4

 

 

 

810.4

 

 

 

2,142.8

 

 

 

2,394.7

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

290.6

 

 

 

288.5

 

 

 

861.8

 

 

 

855.3

 

Sales and marketing

 

308.2

 

 

 

311.5

 

 

 

911.0

 

 

 

923.0

 

General and administrative

 

62.1

 

 

 

60.3

 

 

 

183.6

 

 

 

193.5

 

Restructuring charges

 

4.8

 

 

 

62.5

 

 

 

10.5

 

 

 

78.5

 

Merger-related charges (1)

 

13.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

51.0

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

679.3

 

 

 

722.8

 

 

 

2,017.9

 

 

 

2,050.3

 

Operating income

 

94.1

 

 

 

87.6

 

 

 

124.9

 

 

 

344.4

 

Gain (loss) on privately-held investments, net

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13.1

)

 

 

(92.0

)

Other income (expense), net

 

2.3

 

 

 

(4.8

)

 

 

5.7

 

 

 

(21.0

)

Income before income taxes and loss from equity method investment

 

96.9

 

 

 

82.8

 

 

 

117.5

 

 

 

231.4

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

2.1

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

(14.8

)

 

 

39.6

 

Loss from equity method investment, net of tax

 

2.2

 

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

5.9

 

Net income

$

92.6

 

 

$

76.1

 

 

$

125.9

 

 

$

185.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.58

 

Diluted

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.38

 

 

$

0.57

 

Weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

329.4

 

 

 

319.3

 

 

 

325.7

 

 

 

320.3

 

Diluted

 

335.9

 

 

 

323.8

 

 

 

333.4

 

 

 

326.3

 

__________________

(1) Represents charges incurred directly in connection with the pending merger with HPE.

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Net Revenues by Customer Solution

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Customer Solutions(*):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wide Area Networking

$

363.2

 

$

436.1

 

$

1,054.4

 

$

1,385.2

Data Center

 

244.6

 

 

 

170.0

 

 

 

576.4

 

 

 

563.9

 

Campus and Branch

 

319.3

 

 

 

382.5

 

 

 

839.7

 

 

 

1,070.6

 

Hardware Maintenance and Professional Services

 

403.9

 

 

 

409.2

 

 

 

1,199.0

 

 

 

1,180.0

 

Total

$

1,331.0

 

 

$

1,397.8

 

 

$

3,669.5

 

 

$

4,199.7

 

__________________

(*) Effective as of the first quarter of 2024, our Customer Solution revenue categories include the following name changes, and historical revenue by customer solution was not impacted by the name change: 1) Automated WAN Solutions changed to Wide Area Networking, 2) Cloud-Ready Data Center changed to Data Center, and 3) AI-Driven Enterprise changed to Campus and Branch.

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Net Revenues by Vertical

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Cloud

$

349.6

 

$

269.6

 

$

867.5

 

$

845.5

Service Provider

 

389.0

 

 

 

418.8

 

 

 

1,138.0

 

 

 

1,442.3

 

Enterprise

 

592.4

 

 

 

709.4

 

 

 

1,664.0

 

 

 

1,911.9

 

Total

$

1,331.0

 

 

$

1,397.8

 

 

$

3,669.5

 

 

$

4,199.7

 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Net Revenues by Geographic Region

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Americas

$

844.1

 

$

836.5

 

$

2,223.6

 

$

2,483.6

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

 

302.1

 

 

 

345.4

 

 

 

909.6

 

 

 

1,069.9

 

Asia Pacific

 

184.8

 

 

 

215.9

 

 

 

536.3

 

 

 

646.2

 

Total

$

1,331.0

 

 

$

1,397.8

 

 

$

3,669.5

 

 

$

4,199.7

 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

June 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

GAAP operating income

 

$

94.1

 

 

$

45.0

 

 

$

87.6

 

GAAP operating margin

 

 

7.1

%

 

 

3.8

%

 

 

6.3

%

Share-based compensation expense

C

 

70.2

 

 

 

61.3

 

 

 

74.7

 

Share-based payroll tax expense

C

 

4.5

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

3.7

 

Amortization of purchased intangible assets

A

 

10.7

 

 

 

10.7

 

 

 

17.1

 

Restructuring charges

B

 

4.8

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

62.5

 

Merger-related charges

B

 

13.6

 

 

 

9.1

 

 

 

 

Acquisition and integration-related benefits

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

Gain (loss) on non-qualified deferred compensation plan ("NQDC")

B

 

2.0

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

(0.9

)

Others

B

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating income

 

$

200.0

 

 

$

129.7

 

 

$

244.8

 

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

 

15.0

%

 

 

10.9

%

 

 

17.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net income

 

$

92.6

 

 

$

34.1

 

 

$

76.1

 

Share-based compensation expense

C

 

70.2

 

 

 

61.3

 

 

 

74.7

 

Share-based payroll tax expense

C

 

4.5

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

3.7

 

Amortization of purchased intangible assets

A

 

10.7

 

 

 

10.7

 

 

 

17.1

 

Restructuring charges

B

 

4.8

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

62.5

 

Merger-related charges

B

 

13.6

 

 

 

9.1

 

 

 

 

Acquisition and integration-related benefits

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

Gain on equity investments

B

 

(3.1

)

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

(1.5

)

Loss from equity method investment

B

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

1.7

 

Income tax effect of tax legislation

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7.8

)

Income tax effect of non-GAAP exclusions

B

 

(35.4

)

 

 

(13.8

)

 

 

(32.7

)

Others

B

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

 

$

159.7

 

 

$

101.6

 

 

$

193.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP diluted net income per share

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

0.24

 

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share

D

$

0.48

 

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.60

 

Shares used in computing diluted net income per share

 

 

335.9

 

 

 

332.7

 

 

 

323.8

 

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Juniper Networks believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the company’s financial condition and results of operations.

This press release, including the tables above, includes the following non-GAAP financial measures derived from our Preliminary Consolidated Statements of Operations: operating income; operating margin; net income; and diluted net income per share. These measures are not presented in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for GAAP. In addition, these measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. The non-GAAP financial measures used in the table above should not be considered in isolation from measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. Certain of the adjustments to our GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that are recurring and will be reflected in our financial results for the foreseeable future.

We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of our business, in making operating decisions, forecasting and planning for future periods, and determining payments under compensation programs. We consider the use of the non-GAAP measures presented above to be helpful in assessing the performance of the continuing operation of our business. By continuing operation, we mean the ongoing revenue and expenses of the business, excluding certain items that render comparisons with prior periods or analysis of on-going operating trends more difficult, such as expenses not directly related to the actual cash costs of development, sale, delivery or support of our products and services, or expenses that are reflected in periods unrelated to when the actual amounts were incurred or paid. Consistent with this approach, we believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of our financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, allows for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. In addition, we have historically reported non-GAAP results to the investment community and believe that continuing to provide non-GAAP measures provides investors with a tool for comparing results over time. In assessing the overall health of our business for the periods covered by the table above and, in particular, in evaluating the financial line items presented in the table above, we have excluded items in the following three general categories, each of which are described below: Acquisition Related Charges, Other Items, and Share-Based Compensation Related Items. We also provide additional detail below regarding the shares used to calculate our non-GAAP net income per share. Notes identified for line items in the table above correspond to the appropriate note description below.

The above tables and reconciliations can also be found on our Investor Relations website at http://investor.juniper.net.

Note A: Acquisition Related Charges. We exclude certain expense items resulting from acquisitions including amortization of purchased intangible assets associated with our acquisitions. The amortization of purchased intangible assets associated with acquisitions results in recording expenses in our GAAP financial statements that were already expensed by the acquired company before the acquisition and for which we have not expended cash. Moreover, had we internally developed the products acquired, the amortization of intangible assets, and the expenses of uncompleted research and development would have been expensed in prior periods. Accordingly, we analyze the performance of our operations in each period without regard to such expenses. In addition, acquisitions result in non-continuing operating expenses, which would not otherwise have been incurred by us in the normal course of our business operations. We believe that providing non-GAAP information for acquisition-related expense items in addition to the corresponding GAAP information allows the users of our financial statements to better review and understand the historic and current results of our continuing operations, and also facilitates comparisons to less acquisitive peer companies.

Note B: Other Items. We exclude certain other items that are the result of either unique, infrequent or unplanned events, including the following, when applicable: (i) strategic investment-related gain or loss, including gain or loss from our equity method investment and our privately-held investments; (ii) legal reserve and settlement charges or benefits; (iii) gain or loss on significant isolated events or transactions, including divestitures and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which are directly related to the events, objectively quantifiable, and not expected to occur regularly in the future that are not indicative of our core operating results; (iv) merger-related charges, including professional services, financial advisory fees, and certain retention costs, in connection with the pending merger with HPE; (v) significant effects of tax legislation and judicial or administrative interpretation of tax regulations, including the impact of income tax reform; (vi) recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits that are non-recurring in nature; and (vii) the income tax effect on our financial statements of excluding items related to our non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, the non-GAAP results exclude the effects of NQDC-related investments. It is difficult to estimate the amount or timing of these items in advance. Although these events are reflected in our GAAP financial statements, these transactions may limit the comparability of our on-going operations with prior and future periods.

In addition, we exclude restructuring benefits or charges as these result from events that arise from unforeseen circumstances, which often occur outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations. As such, we believe these expenses do not accurately reflect the underlying performance of our continuing business operations for the period in which they are incurred or comparisons to past operating results. We also exclude gains or losses related to strategic investments as well as significant isolated events as they are directly related to an event that is distinct and does not reflect current ongoing business operations. In the case of legal reserves and settlements, these gains or losses are recorded in the period in which the matter is concluded or resolved even though the subject matter of the underlying dispute may relate to multiple or different periods. As such, we believe that these expenses do not accurately reflect the underlying performance of our continuing operations for the period in which they are incurred. Additionally, we exclude previously unrecognized tax benefits that are non-recurring in nature which are recorded in the period in which applicable statutes of limitation lapse or upon the completion of tax review cycles as the tax matter may relate to multiple or different periods. Further, certain items related to global tax reform may continue to impact the business and are generally unrelated to the current level of business activity. We believe these tax events limit the comparability with prior periods and that these expenses or benefits do not accurately reflect the underlying performance of our continuing business operations for the period in which they are incurred. We also believe providing financial information with and without the income tax effect of excluding items related to our non-GAAP financial measures provide our management and users of the financial statements with better clarity regarding the on-going performance and future liquidity of our business. Because of these factors, we assess our operating performance with these amounts both included and excluded, and by providing this information, we believe the users of our financial statements are better able to understand the financial results of what we consider our continuing operations.

Note C: Share-Based Compensation Related Items. We provide non-GAAP information relative to our expense for share-based compensation and related payroll tax. Due to the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types, which affect the calculations of share-based compensation, we believe that the exclusion of share-based compensation and related payroll tax allows for more accurate comparisons of our operating results to our peer companies and is useful to investors to understand the impact of share-based compensation on our results of operations. Further, expense associated with granting share-based awards does not reflect any cash expenditures by the company as no cash is expended.

Note D: Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share Items. We provide diluted non-GAAP net income per share. The diluted non-GAAP net income per share includes additional dilution from potential issuance of common stock, except when such issuances would be anti-dilutive.

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

September 30,

2024

 

December 31,

2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,065.0

 

$

1,068.1

Short-term investments

 

166.7

 

 

 

139.4

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances

 

958.1

 

 

 

1,044.1

 

Inventory

 

872.5

 

 

 

952.4

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

463.2

 

 

 

591.5

 

Total current assets

 

3,525.5

 

 

 

3,795.5

 

Property and equipment, net

 

684.9

 

 

 

689.9

 

Operating lease assets

 

148.5

 

 

 

111.4

 

Long-term investments

 

331.2

 

 

 

116.8

 

Purchased intangible assets, net

 

53.1

 

 

 

91.8

 

Goodwill

 

3,734.4

 

 

 

3,734.4

 

Other long-term assets

 

1,118.0

 

 

 

978.7

 

Total assets

$

9,595.6

 

 

$

9,518.5

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

258.0

 

 

$

295.1

 

Accrued compensation

 

314.4

 

 

 

292.2

 

Deferred revenue

 

1,118.1

 

 

 

1,130.0

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

357.6

 

 

 

386.7

 

Total current liabilities

 

2,048.1

 

 

 

2,104.0

 

Long-term debt

 

1,632.6

 

 

 

1,616.8

 

Long-term deferred revenue

 

950.2

 

 

 

894.9

 

Long-term income taxes payable

 

81.1

 

 

 

204.5

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

124.0

 

 

 

82.9

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

116.9

 

 

 

122.7

 

Total liabilities

 

4,952.9

 

 

 

5,025.8

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

4,642.7

 

 

 

4,492.7

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

9,595.6

 

 

$

9,518.5

 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

$

125.9

 

 

$

185.9

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

211.4

 

 

 

197.6

 

Depreciation, amortization, and accretion

 

119.6

 

 

 

147.4

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(147.6

)

 

 

(154.5

)

Provision for inventory excess and obsolescence (1)

 

26.3

 

 

 

100.5

 

Operating lease assets expense

 

32.3

 

 

 

30.5

 

Loss on privately-held investments, net

 

13.1

 

 

 

92.0

 

Loss from equity method investment

 

6.4

 

 

 

5.9

 

Impairment of assets

 

5.2

 

 

 

26.1

 

Other

 

(7.3

)

 

 

(2.3

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

86.4

 

 

 

289.7

 

Inventory (1)

 

34.8

 

 

 

(472.6

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

130.2

 

 

 

193.3

 

Accounts payable

 

(31.2

)

 

 

(21.9

)

Accrued compensation

 

22.5

 

 

 

(82.5

)

Income taxes payable

 

(97.6

)

 

 

135.7

 

Other accrued liabilities (1)

 

(65.6

)

 

 

16.4

 

Deferred revenue

 

43.5

 

 

 

176.5

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

508.3

 

 

 

863.7

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(88.3

)

 

 

(124.0

)

Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities

 

(471.3

)

 

 

(28.1

)

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale debt securities

 

36.7

 

 

 

28.2

 

Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of available-for-sale debt securities

 

182.3

 

 

 

175.1

 

Purchases of equity securities

 

(7.1

)

 

 

(5.5

)

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

 

5.5

 

 

 

11.0

 

Funding of loan receivable

 

 

 

 

(7.7

)

Other

 

 

 

 

1.8

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(342.2

)

 

 

50.8

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

 

(15.2

)

 

 

(396.8

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

60.5

 

 

 

61.7

 

Payment of dividends

 

(215.6

)

 

 

(210.5

)

Payment of debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

(1.3

)

Other

 

1.4

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(168.9

)

 

 

(546.9

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(4.1

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(3.9

)

 

 

363.5

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

1,084.3

 

 

 

897.7

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

1,080.4

 

 

$

1,261.2

 

__________________

(1) The prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Investor Relations:

Jess Lubert

Juniper Networks

(408) 936-3734

jlubert@juniper.net

Media Relations:

Penny Still

Juniper Networks

+441372385692

pstill@juniper.net

Source: Juniper Networks

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