UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended           September 28, 2019April 4, 2020

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number 001-07416

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 38-1686453
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
   
63 LANCASTER AVENUE
MALVERN,Malvern, Pennsylvania  19355-2143
 610-644-1300
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Registrant’s Area Code and Telephone Number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
    
 Title of each classTrading symbolName of exchange on which registered 
 Common stock, par value $0.10 per shareVSHNew York Stock Exchange LLC 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes  ◻ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files.)
Yes  ◻ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 
Large Accelerated Filer 
Accelerated filer ◻
 Non-accelerated filer ◻
Smaller reporting company
 
Emerging growth company
 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  No

As of October 25, 2019,May 8, 2020 the registrant had 132,348,357132,547,608 shares of its common stock and 12,097,409 shares of its Class B common stock outstanding.























This page intentionally left blank.



































2




2



VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
September 28, 2019April 4, 2020
CONTENTS

   Page Number
  
     
   
     
  2019 
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
 Item 2.Financial Condition and Results of Operations 30
     
 Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 49
     
 4.Procedures 49
     
  
     
  50
     
  50
     
  50
     
  50
     
  50
     
  50
     
  51
     
   52
3





PART I  - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

 September 28, 2019  December 31, 2018  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019 
 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)    
Assets            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents $731,483  $686,032  $680,703  $694,133 
Short-term investments  56,043   78,286   140,725   108,822 
Accounts receivable, net  335,189   397,020   325,704   328,187 
Inventories:                
Finished goods  129,485   138,112   122,231   122,466 
Work in process  189,757   190,982   202,318   187,354 
Raw materials  125,411   150,566   128,639   121,860 
Total inventories  444,653   479,660   453,188   431,680 
                
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  123,712   142,888   124,871   141,294 
Total current assets  1,691,080   1,783,886   1,725,191   1,704,116 
                
Property and equipment, at cost:                
Land  74,053   87,622   74,442   75,011 
Buildings and improvements  570,727   619,445   579,161   585,064 
Machinery and equipment  2,551,127   2,510,001   2,591,804   2,606,355 
Construction in progress  113,639   125,109   105,832   110,722 
Allowance for depreciation  (2,381,868)  (2,373,176)  (2,426,757)  (2,425,627)
Property and equipment, net  927,678   969,001   924,482   951,525 
                
Right of use assets  93,103   -   99,506   93,162 
                
Goodwill  150,309   147,480   150,288   150,642 
                
Other intangible assets, net  62,265   65,688   60,468   60,659 
                
Other assets  147,751   140,143   156,569   160,671 
Total assets $3,072,186  $3,106,198  $3,116,504  $3,120,775 

Continues on following page.
4




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)
(In thousands)

 September 28, 2019  December 31, 2018  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019 
 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)    
Liabilities and equity            
Current liabilities:            
Notes payable to banks $7  $18  $199  $2 
Trade accounts payable  141,472   218,322   153,999   173,915 
Payroll and related expenses  131,751   141,670   116,456   122,100 
Lease liabilities  16,932   -   21,033   20,217 
Other accrued expenses  164,995   229,660   174,556   186,463 
Income taxes  25,945   54,436   24,030   17,731 
Total current liabilities  481,102   644,106   490,273   520,428 
                
Long-term debt less current portion  496,262   494,509   552,096   499,147 
U.S. transition tax payable  140,196   154,953   140,196   140,196 
Deferred income taxes  47,246   85,471   20,627   22,021 
Long-term lease liabilities  80,998   -   83,440   78,511 
Other liabilities  90,174   79,489   94,762   100,207 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs  248,357   260,984   265,284   272,402 
Total liabilities  1,584,335   1,719,512   1,646,678   1,632,912 
                
Redeemable convertible debentures  -   2,016   -   174 
                
Equity:                
Vishay stockholders' equity                
Common stock  13,235   13,212   13,255   13,235 
Class B convertible common stock  1,210   1,210   1,210   1,210 
Capital in excess of par value  1,427,049   1,436,011   1,416,260   1,425,170 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)  71,956   (61,258)
Retained earnings  84,570   72,180 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (27,952)  (6,791)  (48,174)  (26,646)
Total Vishay stockholders' equity  1,485,498   1,382,384   1,467,121   1,485,149 
Noncontrolling interests  2,353   2,286   2,705   2,540 
Total equity  1,487,851   1,384,670   1,469,826   1,487,689 
Total liabilities, temporary equity, and equity $3,072,186  $3,106,198  $3,116,504  $3,120,775 

See accompanying notes.
5




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)

 Fiscal quarters ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
            
Net revenues $628,329  $780,972  $612,841  $745,159 
Costs of products sold  478,250   544,676   465,601   534,000 
Gross profit  150,079   236,296   147,240   211,159 
                
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  91,796   98,198   99,832   103,424 
Restructuring and severance costs  7,255   - 
Operating income  51,028   138,098   47,408   107,735 
                
Other income (expense):                
Interest expense  (8,564)  (10,813)  (8,552)  (8,392)
Other components of net periodic pension cost  (3,348)  (3,367)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  (2,920)  (1,307)
Other  5,066   2,890   198   1,912 
Total other income (expense)  (6,846)  (11,290)  (11,274)  (7,787)
                
Income before taxes  44,182   126,808   36,134   99,948 
                
Income tax expense  13,917   48,737   8,750   24,307 
                
Net earnings  30,265   78,071   27,384   75,641 
                
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests  227   195   165   182 
                
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders $30,038  $77,876  $27,219  $75,459 
                
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $0.21  $0.54  $0.19  $0.52 
                
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $0.21  $0.51  $0.19  $0.52 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  144,628   144,383   144,792   144,554 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  145,027   152,946   145,295   145,289 
                
Cash dividends per share $0.0950  $0.0850  $0.0950  $0.0850 

See accompanying notes.
6




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited - In thousands)

 Fiscal quarters ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
            
Net earnings $30,265  $78,071  $27,384  $75,641 
                
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                
                
Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items  1,368   1,670   1,601   1,457 
                
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (23,004)  4,277   (23,129)  (9,989)
                
Other comprehensive income (loss)  (21,636)  5,947   (21,528)  (8,532)
                
Comprehensive income  8,629   84,018   5,856   67,109 
                
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  227   195   165   182 
                
Comprehensive income attributable to Vishay stockholders $8,402  $83,823  $5,691  $66,927 

See accompanying notes.
7




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)

  Nine fiscal months ended 
  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 
       
Net revenues $2,058,728  $2,258,797 
Costs of products sold  1,522,889   1,589,963 
Gross profit  535,839   668,834 
         
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  290,332   303,381 
Restructuring and severance costs  7,255   - 
Operating income  238,252   365,453 
         
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense  (25,160)  (26,862)
Other components of net periodic pension cost  (10,111)  (10,336)
Other  13,344   5,440 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  (1,307)  (17,309)
Total other income (expense)  (23,234)  (49,067)
         
Income before taxes  215,018   316,386 
         
Income tax expense  64,377   72,508 
         
Net earnings  150,641   243,878 
         
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests  667   539 
         
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders $149,974  $243,339 
         
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $1.04  $1.69 
         
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $1.03  $1.55 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  144,602   144,364 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  145,114   156,702 
         
Cash dividends per share $0.2750  $0.2375 

See accompanying notes.

8


VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited - In thousands)

  Nine fiscal months ended 
  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 
       
Net earnings $150,641  $243,878 
         
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax        
         
Pension and other  post-retirement actuarial items  4,448   4,852 
         
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (25,609)  (30,236)
         
Other comprehensive income (loss)  (21,161)  (25,384)
         
Comprehensive income  129,480   218,494 
         
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  667   539 
         
Comprehensive income attributable to Vishay stockholders $128,813  $217,955 

See accompanying notes.
9


VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited - In thousands)

 Nine fiscal months ended  Three fiscal months ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
            
Operating activities            
Net earnings $150,641  $243,878  $27,384  $75,641 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  122,302   121,888   41,520   40,428 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment  (168)  (2,216)  (45)  (173)
Accretion of interest on convertible debt instruments  10,558   6,966   3,637   3,490 
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence  19,214   17,059   5,643   6,967 
Deferred income taxes  (4,481)  (12,348)  (3,517)  (2,614)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  1,307   17,309   2,920   1,307 
Other  9,029   13,021   3,524   (1,744)
Change in U.S. transition tax liability  (14,757)  (14,400)
Change in repatriation tax liability  (38,814)  (156,767)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired  (42,810)  (125,499)  (46,588)  (43,784)
Net cash provided by operating activities  212,021   108,891   34,478   79,518 
                
Investing activities                
Capital expenditures  (100,267)  (126,391)  (24,328)  (36,367)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment  486   8,455   53   395 
Purchase of businesses, net of cash received  (11,862)  (14,880)  -   (11,862)
Purchase of short-term investments  (59,440)  (172,732)  (35,463)  (1,920)
Maturity of short-term investments  79,765   577,524   -   71,455 
Other investing activities  4,021   (1,608)  (1,507)  2,893 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (87,297)  270,368   (61,245)  24,594 
                
Financing activities                
Proceeds from long-term borrowings  -   600,000 
Issuance costs  (5,394)  (15,621)
Repurchase of convertible debentures  (22,695)  (584,991)  (19,849)  (22,695)
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit lines  -   (150,000)  54,000   - 
Net changes in short-term borrowings  (12)  -   85   - 
Dividends paid to common stockholders  (36,396)  (31,378)  (12,592)  (11,249)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders  (3,327)  (2,873)  (1,149)  (1,028)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  (600)  (525)
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards  (2,708)  (2,297)  (1,991)  (2,659)
Net cash used in financing activities  (71,132)  (187,685)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  18,504   (37,631)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (8,141)  (11,501)  (5,167)  (3,087)
                
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  45,451   180,073 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (13,430)  63,394 
                
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  686,032   748,032   694,133   686,032 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $731,483  $928,105  $680,703  $749,426 

See accompanying notes.
108




VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Equity
(Unaudited - In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
Common
Stock
  
Class B
Convertible
Common
Stock
  
Capital in
Excess of Par
Value
  
Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Total Vishay
Stockholders'
Equity
  
Noncontrolling
Interests
  
Total
Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
13,188
  
$
1,213
  
$
1,752,506
  
$
(362,254
)
 
$
25,714
  
$
1,430,367
  
$
2,032
  
$
1,432,399
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change for adoption of ASU 2016-01
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
1,801
   
(1,801
)
  
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net earnings
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
165,463
   
-
   
165,463
   
344
   
165,807
 
Other comprehensive income
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(31,331
)
  
(31,331
)
  
-
   
(31,331
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(525
)
  
(525
)
Conversion of Class B shares (31,800 shares)
  
3
   
(3
)
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Temporary equity reclassification
  
-
   
-
   
1,779
   
-
   
-
   
1,779
   
-
   
1,779
 
Issuance of stock and related tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units (211,328 shares)
  
21
   
-
   
(2,318
)
  
-
   
-
   
(2,297
)
  
-
   
(2,297
)
Dividends declared ($0.1525 per share)
  
-
   
-
   
25
   
(22,018
)
  
-
   
(21,993
)
  
-
   
(21,993
)
Stock compensation expense
  
-
   
-
   
3,261
   
-
   
-
   
3,261
   
-
   
3,261
 
Issuance of convertible notes due 2025
  
-
   
-
   
85,262
   
-
   
-
   
85,262
   
-
   
85,262
 
Repurchase of convertible debentures due 2040 and due 2042
  
-
   
-
   
(246,573
)
  
-
   
-
   
(246,573
)
  
-
   
(246,573
)
Balance at June 30, 2018
 
$
13,212
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,593,942
  
$
(217,008
)
 
$
(7,418
)
 
$
1,383,938
  
$
1,851
  
$
1,385,789
 
Net earnings  -   -   -   77,876   -   77,876   195   78,071 
Other comprehensive income
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
5,947
   
5,947
   
-
   
5,947
 
Temporary equity reclassification
  
-
   
-
   
358
   
-
   
-
   
358
   
-
   
358
 
Dividends declared ($0.0850 per share)
  
-
   
-
   
14
   
(12,272
)
  
-
   
(12,258
)
  
-
   
(12,258
)
Stock compensation expense
  
-
   
-
   
778
   
-
   
-
   
778
   
-
   
778
 
Balance at September 29, 2018
 
$
13,212
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,595,092
  
$
(151,404
)
 
$
(1,471
)
 
$
1,456,639
  
$
2,046
  
$
1,458,685
 
                                 
Common Stock
  
Class B Convertible Common Stock
  
Capital in Excess of Par Value
  
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  
Total Vishay Stockholders' Equity
  
Noncontrolling Interests
  
Total Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
$
13,212
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,436,011
  
$
(61,258
)
 
$
(6,791
)
 
$
1,382,384
  
$
2,286
  
$
1,384,670
  
$
13,212
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,436,011
  
$
(61,258
)
 
$
(6,791
)
 
$
1,382,384
  
$
2,286
  
$
1,384,670
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change for adoption of ASU 2016-02
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
23,013
   
-
   
23,013
   
-
   
23,013
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
23,013
   
-
   
23,013
   
-
   
23,013
 
Net earnings (loss)
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
75,459
   
-
   
75,459
   
182
   
75,641
 
Other comprehensive income
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(8,532
)
  
(8,532
)
  
-
   
(8,532
)
Conversion of Class B shares (18 shares)
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Temporary equity reclassification
  
-
   
-
   
3
   
-
   
-
   
3
   
-
   
3
 
Issuance of stock and related tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units (220,718 shares)
  
22
   
-
   
(2,681
)
  
-
   
-
   
(2,659
)
  
-
   
(2,659
)
Dividends declared (0.085 per share)
  
-
   
-
   
15
   
(12,292
)
  
-
   
(12,277
)
  
-
   
(12,277
)
Stock compensation expense
  
-
   
-
   
3,536
   
-
   
-
   
3,536
   
-
   
3,536
 
Repurchase of convertible debentures due 2040 and due 2042
  
-
   
-
   
(11,783
)
  
-
   
-
   
(11,783
)
  
-
   
(11,783
)
Balance at March 30, 2019
 
$
13,234
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,425,101
  
$
24,922
  
$
(15,323
)
 
$
1,449,144
  
$
2,468
  
$
1,451,612
 
                                
Balance at December 31, 2019
  
13,235
   
1,210
   
1,425,170
   
72,180
   
(26,646
)
  
1,485,149
   
2,540
   
1,487,689
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change for adoption of ASU 2016-13 (see Note 1)
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
(1,070
)
  
-
   
(1,070
)
  
-
   
(1,070
)
Net earnings
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
119,936
   
-
   
119,936
   
440
   
120,376
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
27,219
   
-
   
27,219
   
165
   
27,384
 
Other comprehensive income
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
475
   
475
   
-
   
475
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(600
)
  
(600
)
Conversion of Class B shares (18 shares)
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(21,528
)
  
(21,528
)
  
-
   
(21,528
)
Temporary equity reclassification
  
-
   
-
   
209
   
-
   
-
   
209
   
-
   
209
   
-
   
-
   
174
   
-
   
-
   
174
   
-
   
174
 
Issuance of stock and related tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units (230,624 shares)
  
23
   
-
   
(2,731
)
  
-
   
-
   
(2,708
)
  
-
   
(2,708
)
Dividends declared ($0.1800 per share)
  
-
   
-
   
32
   
(26,032
)
  
-
   
(26,000
)
  
-
   
(26,000
)
Issuance of stock and related tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units (199,251 shares)
  
20
   
-
   
(2,011
)
  
-
   
-
   
(1,991
)
  
-
   
(1,991
)
Dividends declared (0.095 per share)
  
-
   
-
   
18
   
(13,759
)
  
-
   
(13,741
)
  
-
   
(13,741
)
Stock compensation expense
  
-
   
-
   
4,426
   
-
   
-
   
4,426
   
-
   
4,426
   
-
   
-
   
2,998
   
-
   
-
   
2,998
   
-
   
2,998
 
Repurchase of convertible senior debentures
  
-
   
-
   
(11,783
)
  
-
   
-
   
(11,783
)
  
-
   
(11,783
)
Balance at June 29, 2019
 
$
13,235
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,426,164
  
$
55,659
  
$
(6,316
)
 
$
1,489,952
  
$
2,126
  
$
1,492,078
 
Net earnings
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
30,038
   
-
   
30,038
   
227
   
30,265
 
Other comprehensive income
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(21,636
)
  
(21,636
)
  
-
   
(21,636
)
Dividends declared ($0.0950 per share)
  
-
   
-
   
18
   
(13,741
)
  
-
   
(13,723
)
  
-
   
(13,723
)
Stock compensation expense
  
-
   
-
   
867
   
-
   
-
   
867
   
-
   
867
 
Balance at September 28, 2019
 
$
13,235
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,427,049
  
$
71,956
  
$
(27,952
)
 
$
1,485,498
  
$
2,353
  
$
1,487,851
 
Repurchase of convertible senior debentures due 2041
  
-
   
-
   
(10,089
)
  
-
   
-
   
(10,089
)
  
-
   
(10,089
)
Balance at April 4, 2020
 
$
13,255
  
$
1,210
  
$
1,416,260
  
$
84,570
  
$
(48,174
)
 
$
1,467,121
  
$
2,705
  
$
1,469,826
 

See accompanying notes.

11
9


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (“Vishay” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The information furnished reflects all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair summary of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.  The results of operations for the fiscal quarter and ninethree fiscal months ended September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Company reports interim financial information for 13-week periods beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday, except for the first fiscal quarter, which always begins on January 1, and the fourth fiscal quarter, which always ends on December 31.  The four fiscal quarters in 2020 ended on April 4, 2020, July 4, 2020, October 3, 2020, and December 31, 2020, respectively.  The four fiscal quarters in 2019 endended on March 30, 2019, June 29, 2019, September 28, 2019, and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The four fiscal quarters in 2018 ended on March 31, 2018, June 30, 2018, September 29, 2018, and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In FebruaryJune 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).  The ASU is the result of a project between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements.  The guidance in ASU No. 2016-02 and all related ASUs is codified in Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 842 effective January 1, 2019.  Upon adoption at January 1, 2019, the Company recognized right of use assets of $91,462 and lease liabilities of $95,784 on the consolidated balance sheet.  The difference between the initial right of use asset and lease liability balances recognized upon adoption of ASC Topic 842 is primarily due to accrued lease incentive balances at December 31, 2018.

On December 20, 2018, the Company received sale proceeds of $45,500 and concurrently leased-back its former manufacturing site in Santa Clara, California, under a short-term arrangement, to raze the buildings.  Upon adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company was required to reassess the accounting for these transactions.  The transactions did not qualify as a completed sale and leaseback under previous GAAP.  However, pursuant to ASC Topic 842’s sale and leaseback guidance, the transaction would qualify as a completed sale.  The Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) of $23,013, to recognize the sale as of the date of adoption, and derecognized the land, building, and related deferred proceeds, which had been recorded in other accrued expenses.

The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or cash flows.  See Note 3.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.  The ASU replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates.  The Company adopted the ASU is effective  January 1, 2020.

Payment terms for the Company's sales are generally less than ninety days.  Substantially all of the Company's receivables are collected within twelve months of the transfer of products to the customer and the Company for interimexpects this to continue going forward.  The credit loss allowance is determined through an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable and annual periods beginningassessments of risk that are based on or afterhistorical trends and an evaluation of the impact of current and projected economic conditions.  Receivables from customers with deteriorating financial condition and those over 180 days past due are removed from the pool and evaluated separately.  The adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 withhad no material impact on the abilityCompany’s allowance for accounts receivable credit losses.

The Company’s cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted investments are accounted for as held-to-maturity debt instruments, at amortized cost.  Interest income on these instruments is recorded as “Other income” on the consolidated condensed statements of operations and interest receivable is recognized as a separate asset and recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on the consolidated condensed balance sheets.  The Company has not experienced a credit loss on the principal or interest receivable of its cash equivalents, short-term investments, or restricted investments.  The Company pools its cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted investments by credit rating of the issuing financial institution and estimates an allowance for credit losses based on the corporate bond default ratios, evaluation of the impact of current and projected economic conditions, and probability of credit loss.  The Company recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $810 to early adopt for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019.2020 retained earnings to recognize an allowance for credit losses for these financial instruments upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13.  The Company is currently evaluatingdoes not measure an allowance for credit losses on interest receivable.  Any uncollectible interest receivable will be recognized by reversing interest income within the effectfiscal quarter that the interest becomes uncollectible.

The Company has an immaterial amount of other short-term held-to-maturity debt instruments recorded within “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on the consolidated condensed balance sheets.  The Company analyzes these assets on a separate asset basis and estimates an allowance for credit losses based on historical credit loss rates and an evaluation of the impact of current and projected economic conditions.  The Company recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $260 to January 1, 2020 retained earnings to recognize an allowance for credit losses for these financial instruments upon the adoption of ASU on its financial assets measured at amortized cost.2016-13.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. 

1210


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 2 – Revenue RecognitionImpact of Coronavirus Outbreak

Sales returnsThe Company's operations have been impacted by the coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak.  Some manufacturing facilities are or were temporarily closed and some are operating at levels less than full capacity.  The Company has incurred incremental costs separable from normal operations that are directly related to the outbreak and containment efforts, primarily wages paid to manufacturing employees during government-mandated shut-downs, additional wages and hardship allowances accrual activity is shown below:for working during lockdown periods, additional costs of cleaning and disinfecting facilities, costs of additional safety equipment for employees, and temporary housing for employees due to travel restrictions, which were partially offset by government subsidies.  The net impact of the costs and subsidies are reported as cost of products sold ($3,130) and selling, general, and administrative expenses ($317) based on employee function on the consolidated condensed statement of operations.


 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended 
  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 
Beginning balance $44,382  $38,032  $42,663  $36,680 
Sales allowances  26,403   27,986   83,517   77,539 
Credits issued  (34,937)  (29,293)  (90,269)  (77,091)
Foreign currency  (449)  103   (512)  (300)
Ending balance $35,399  $36,828  $35,399  $36,828 
The Company's insurance coverages generally exclude losses incurred due to pandemics.  Any amounts that may be received will not be recognized until all contingencies are settled.

1311


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 3 – Leases

The Company leases buildings and machinery and equipment used for manufacturing and/or sales and administrative purposes.  The Company is also party to various service, warehousing, and other agreements that it evaluates for potential embedded leases.  Substantially all of the Company’s leases are structured and classified as operating leases.  As of January 1, 2019, the Company accounts for its leases in accordance with ASC Topic 842.

The Company leases assets in each region in which it operates.  The Company’s leases are generally denominated in the currency of the leased assets' location, which may not be the functional currency of the subsidiary lessee.  Accordingly, the Company remeasures its lease liability and recognizes a transactional gain/loss for leases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary lessee.

The Company recognizes right of use assets and lease liabilities for leases greater than twelve months in duration based on the contract consideration for lease components through the term of the lease and the applicable discount rate.  Leases with a duration less than or equal to twelve months are considered short-term leases.  The Company does not recognize right of use assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases and classifies the expense as short-term lease expense.  Variable lease payments based on an index or rate are included in the right of use assets and lease liabilities based on the effective rates at lease commencement.  Changes in the rates or indices do not impact the right of use asset or lease liability and are recognized as a component of lease expense in the statement of operations.  Variable lease payments not based on an index or rate are not included in the initial right of use asset and lease liability and are recognized when incurred as a component of lease expense in the statement of operations.

The Company has elected to not separate contract consideration for lease and non-lease components for its building leases.  In addition to the noncancellable period of a lease, the Company includes periods covered by extension options it is reasonably certain to exercise, termination options that it is reasonably certain not to exercise, and extension and termination options controlled by the lessor in its determination of the lease term.  The Company uses the rate implicit in the contract whenever possible when determining the applicable discount rate.  When the implicit rate is not used, the Company employs a portfolio approach based on the duration of the lease.  The portfolio lease rates are calculated monthly.

No individual lease is considered significant and there are no leases that have not yet commenced that are considered significant.

The net right of use assets and lease liabilities recognized on the consolidated condensed balance sheetsheets for the Company's operating leases were as of September 28, 2019 and the net right of use assets and lease liabilities recognized upon the adoption of ASC Topic 842 on January 1, 2019 are presented below:follows:


 
September 28, 2019
  
January 1, 2019
 
Right of use assets
      
Operating Leases
      
Buildings and improvements
 
$
88,060
  
$
86,058
 
Machinery and equipment
  
5,043
   
5,404
 
Total
 
$
93,103
  
$
91,462
 
Current lease liabilities
        
Operating Leases
        
Buildings and improvements
 
$
14,398
  
$
10,644
 
Machinery and equipment
  
2,534
   
3,317
 
Total
 
$
16,932
  
$
13,961
 
Long-term lease liabilities
        
Operating Leases
        
Buildings and improvements
 
$
78,519
  
$
79,000
 
Machinery and equipment
  
2,479
   
2,823
 
Total
 
$
80,998
  
$
81,823
 
Total lease liabilities
 
$
97,930
  
$
95,784
 


 
April 4, 2020
  
December 31, 2019
 
Right of use assets
      
Operating Leases
      
Buildings and improvements
 
$
94,353
  
$
87,689
 
Machinery and equipment
  
5,153
   
5,473
 
Total
 
$
99,506
  
$
93,162
 
Current lease liabilities
        
Operating Leases
        
Buildings and improvements
 
$
18,324
  
$
17,410
 
Machinery and equipment
  
2,709
   
2,807
 
Total
 
$
21,033
  
$
20,217
 
Long-term lease liabilities
        
Operating Leases
        
Buildings and improvements
 
$
81,036
  
$
75,877
 
Machinery and equipment
  
2,404
   
2,634
 
Total
 
$
83,440
  
$
78,511
 
Total lease liabilities
 
$
104,473
  
$
98,728
 
1412


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Lease expense is classified inon the statementsstatement of operations based on asset use.  Total lease cost recognized on the consolidated condensed statements of operations is as follows:


 
Fiscal quarters ended
 

 
Fiscal quarter
ended
September 28, 2019
  
Nine fiscal months
ended
September 28, 2019
  
April 4, 2020
  
March 30, 2019
 
Lease expense
            
Operating lease expense
 
$
5,557
  
$
16,720
  
$
5,652
  
$
5,536
 
Short-term lease expense
  
361
   
2,013
   
194
   
833
 
Variable lease expense
  
9
   
30
   
23
   
12
 
Total lease expense
 
$
5,927
  
$
18,763
  
$
5,869
  $6,381 

The Company paid $16,023$5,609 and $5,050 for its operating leases in the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28,April 4, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively, which are included in operating cash flows on the consolidated condensed statementstatements of cash flows.  The weighted-average remaining lease term for the Company's operating leases is 9.08.8 years and the weighted-average discount rate is 6.1%5.9% as of September 28, 2019.April 4, 2020.

The undiscounted future lease payments for the Company's operating lease liabilities are as follows:


 
September 28, 2019
  
April 4, 2020
 
2019 (excluding the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019)
 
$
5,504
 
2020
  
19,629
 
2020 (excluding the three fiscal months ended April 4, 2020)
 
$
16,499
 
2021
  
16,949
   
19,647
 
2022
  
13,633
   
16,044
 
2023
  
12,463
   
13,699
 
2024
  
12,640
 
Thereafter
  
61,261
   
57,162
 

The undiscounted future lease payments presented in the table above include payments through the term of the lease, which may include periods beyond the noncancellable term.  The difference between the total payments above and the lease liability balance is due to the discount rate used to calculate lease liabilities.

The Company elected to use the package of practical expedients available in ASC Topic 842; and accordingly, did not reassess existing contracts for leases, the classification of existing leases, or initial direct costs for any existing leases.  The Company also elected to use the practical expedient available in ASC Topic 842 for land easements.

The Company did not elect the practical expedient available in ASC Topic 842 to use hindsight in determining the lease term.  Accordingly, the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used to calculate the initial right of use asset and lease liability.

1513


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 4 – AcquisitionRestructuring and Related Activities

AsIn the third fiscal quarter of 2019, the Company announced global cost reduction and management rejuvenation programs as part of its growth strategy, the Company seekscontinuous efforts to expand through targeted acquisitions of other manufacturers of electronic components that have established positions in major markets, reputations for product qualityimprove efficiency and reliability, and product lines with which the Company has substantial marketing and technical expertise.operating performance.

On January 3, 2019, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Bi-Metallix, Inc. ("Bi-Metallix"), a U.S.-based, privately-held provider of electron beam continuous strip welding services for $11,862.The programs are primarily designed to reduce manufacturing fixed costs and selling, general, and administrative costs company-wide, and provide management rejuvenation.  The Company was a major customerexpects to incur charges of Bi-Metallix, andapproximately $25,000, primarily related to cash severance costs, to implement these programs.  The Company expects these cost reductions to be fully achieved by December 2020.

The following table summarizes the acquired business is being vertically integrated into the Company's Resistors & Inductors segment.  Based on an estimate of their fair values, the Company allocated $2,900 of the purchase priceactivity to definite-lived intangible assets.  After allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on an estimation of their fair values at the date of acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $3,324 related to this acquisition.  program:

Expense recorded in 2019 $24,139 
Cash paid  (1,330)
Foreign currency translation  35 
Balance at December 31, 2019 $22,844 
Cash paid  (3,742)
Foreign currency translation  (307)
Balance at April 4, 2020 $18,795 

The resultspayment terms vary by country, but generally are paid in a lump sum at cessation of employment.  The current portion of the liability is $15,348 and operations of this acquisition have been included in the Resistors & Inductors segment since January 3, 2019.  The inclusion of this acquisition did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.  The goodwill related to this acquisition is included in the Resistors & Inductors reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing.

Had this acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented in these consolidated condensed financial statements, the pro forma statements of operations would not be materially different thanother accrued expenses on the consolidated condensed statementsbalance sheet.  The non-current portion of operations presented.

The remaining fluctuationthe liability is $3,447 and is included in other liabilities on the goodwill accountconsolidated condensed balance is due to foreign currency translation.sheet.

1614


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 5 – Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes.  The effective tax rates for the periods ended April 4, 2020 and March 30, 2019 reflect the Company’s expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States.  Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company’s earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates.

The Company has approximately $100,000 of unremitted foreign earnings that it has deemed not permanently reinvested and thus has accrued foreign withholding and other taxes.   The Company plans to repatriate these foreign earnings in the second fiscal quarter of 2020. 

The Company repurchased a portion of outstanding convertible debentures in the first fiscal quarters of 2020 and 2019 (see Note 6).  The Company recognized tax benefits on the pre-tax loss on early extinguishment of debt.  The Company also recognized tax benefits of $1,346 and $1,312 in the first fiscal quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively, reflecting the reduction in deferred tax liabilities related to the special tax attributes of the extinguished debentures.

Income tax expense for the first fiscal quarter of 2019 includes tax benefits of $585 for the periodic remeasurement of the deferred tax liability recorded for the foreign taxes associated with the Company's cash repatriation program.

During the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $1,264 on a net basis, primarily due to currency translation adjustments and the expiration of a statute, partially offset by interest.

15


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 6 – Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:


 April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019 
       
Credit facility $54,000  $- 
Convertible senior notes, due 2025  512,745   509,128 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2040  127   126 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2041  1,050   6,677 
Deferred financing costs  (15,826)  (16,784)
   552,096   499,147 
Less current portion  -   - 
  $552,096  $499,147 

The following table summarizes some key facts and terms regarding the outstanding convertible debt instruments as of April 4, 2020:


 
Convertible
Senior Notes
Due 2025
  
Convertible
Senior
Debentures
Due 2040
  
Convertible
Senior
Debentures
Due 2041
 
Issuance date June 12, 2018  November 9, 2010  May 13, 2011 
Maturity date June 15, 2025  November 15, 2040  May 15, 2041 
Principal amount as of April 4, 2020 $600,000  $300  $2,640 
Cash coupon rate (per annum)  2.25%  2.25%  2.25%
Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at issuance (per annum)  5.50%  8.00%  8.375%
Conversion rate effective March 11, 2020 (per $1 principal amount)  31.8278   80.4668   58.7205 
Effective conversion price effective March 11, 2020 (per share) $31.42  $12.43  $17.03 
130% of the conversion price (per share) $40.85  $16.16  $22.14 
Call date  n/a  November 20, 2020  May 20, 2021 

The terms of the convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 are generally congruent.

Prior to three months before the maturity date, the holders may convert their convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter after the first full quarter subsequent to issuance, if the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the debentures falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay's common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; (3) Vishay calls any or all of the debentures for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the third scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.  The convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 are not currently convertible.

Prior to December 15, 2024, the holders of the convertible senior notes due 2025 may convert their notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter after the fiscal quarter ending September 29, 2018, if the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the notes falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay's common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions.

The quarterly cash dividend program of the Company results in adjustments to the conversion rate and effective conversion price for the convertible debt instruments effective as of the ex-dividend date of each cash dividend.  The conversion rate and effective conversion price for the convertible senior notes due 2025 is adjusted for quarterly cash dividends to the extent such dividends exceed $0.085 per share of common stock.

GAAP requires an issuer to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods.  The resulting discount on the debt is amortized as non-cash interest expense in future periods.
16


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debt instruments are reflected in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows:


 
Principal
amount of the
debt
instruments
  
Unamortized
discount
  
Carrying
value of
liability
component
  
Equity
component
(including
temporary
equity) -net
carrying value
 
April 4, 2020            
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $600,000   (87,255) $512,745  $85,262 
Convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 $2,940   (1,763) $1,177  $1,216 
Total $602,940  $(89,018) $513,922  $86,478 
                 
December 31, 2019                
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $600,000   (90,872) $509,128  $85,262 
Convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 $17,190   (10,387) $6,803  $7,129 
Total $617,190  $(101,259) $515,931  $92,391 

Interest is payable on the convertible debt instruments semi-annually at the cash coupon rate; however, the remaining debt discount is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using an effective annual interest rate equal to the Company’s estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of issuance.  In addition to ordinary interest, contingent interest will accrue in certain circumstances relating to the trading price of the convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 and under certain other circumstances, beginning in 2020 and 2021, respectively.  The convertible senior notes due 2025 do not possess contingent interest features.

Interest expense related to the convertible debt instruments is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the fiscal quarters ended:


 
Contractual
coupon
interest
  
Non-cash
amortization
of debt
discount
  
Other non-cash
interest expense
  
Total interest
expense
related to the
debt
instruments
 
April 4, 2020            
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $3,375   3,617   454  $7,446 
Convertible senior debentures $44   20   -  $64 
Total $3,419  $3,637  $454  $7,510 
                 
March 30, 2019                
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $3,375   3,426   454  $7,255 
Convertible senior debentures $148   64   (16) $196 
Total $3,523  $3,490  $438  $7,451 

Other non-cash interest expense includes amortization of deferred financing costs and changes in the value of embedded derivative liabilities.

The Company used cash to repurchase $14,250 principal amount of convertible senior debentures due 2041 in the first fiscal quarter of 2020.  The net carrying value of the debentures repurchased was $5,645.  In accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for convertible debentures, the aggregate repurchase payment of $19,926 was allocated between the liability ($9,837) and equity ($10,089) components of the convertible debentures, using the Company's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of the repurchase.  As a result, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures of $2,920, including the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.

17


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 57Restructuring and Related ActivitiesRevenue Recognition

On July 29, 2019, the Company announced global cost reductionSales returns and management rejuvenation programs as part of its continuous efforts to improve efficiency and operating performance.
allowances accrual activity is shown below:


 Fiscal quarters ended 
  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
Beginning balance $40,508  $42,663 
Sales allowances  22,632   28,211 
Credits issued  (27,982)  (33,062)
Foreign currency  (346)  (235)
Ending balance $34,812  $37,577 

The programs are primarily designed to reduce manufacturing fixed costs and selling, general, and administrative costs company-wide, and provide management rejuvenation.  The Company expects to incur charges of approximately $25,000, primarily related to cash severance costs, to implement these programs.  The Company expects these cost reductions to be fully achieved by December 2020.

The Company incurred $7,255 of restructuring expenses, primarily severance costs, during the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.  Cash paid for these programs was immaterial during the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.  Severance benefits are generally paidSee disaggregated revenue information in a lump sum at cessation of employment.  The current portion of the liability is $3,635 and is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet.  The non-current portion of the liability is $3,597 and is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet.Note 11.
1718


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 6 – Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes.  The effective tax rates for the periods ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 reflect the Company’s expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States.  Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company’s earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates.

The Company repatriated $115,152 and $188,742 to the United States, and paid withholding and foreign taxes of $18,335 and $38,814 in the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.  Substantially all of these amounts are being used to repay certain intercompany indebtedness, to pay the U.S. transition tax, and to fund capital expansion projects.

After completing these phases of cash repatriation, there is approximately $100,000 of unremitted foreign earnings remaining that the Company has deemed not permanently reinvested and thus has accrued foreign withholding and other taxes.   The Company continues to evaluate the timing of the reparation of these remaining amounts, and may decide to ultimately not repatriate some of these amounts. 

As part of the Company’s cash repatriation activity, the Company settled an intercompany loan in the second fiscal quarter of 2019, which previously had been accounted for at the historical foreign exchange rate (akin to an equity contribution) because the debtor entity did not have the intent or ability to repay such intercompany loan.   Currency translation adjustments were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, and were not included in U.S. GAAP pre-tax income.  The Company’s cash repatriation activity resulted in the ability to repay such intercompany loan.  Upon settlement of this intercompany loan, the foreign entity realized a taxable gain.  Income tax expense for the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 includes tax expense of $7,554 related to this tax-basis foreign exchange gain.

The Company’s repurchase of a portion of the outstanding convertible debentures in the first fiscal quarter of 2019 (see Note 7) slightly reduced the Company’s expected 2019 tax rate.  The Company recognized a tax benefit on the pre-tax loss on early extinguishment of debt.  The Company also recognized a tax benefit of $1,312, reflecting the reduction in deferred tax liabilities related to the special tax attributes of the extinguished debentures.

Income tax expense for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019, includes tax expense of $2,604 and $1,971, respectively, for the periodic remeasurement of the deferred tax liability recorded for the foreign taxes associated with the Company's cash repatriation program.

During the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits increased by $5,522 on a net basis, principally due to increases for tax positions taken in the current and prior periods and interest, offset by expiration of statutes and payments.

Income tax expense for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018 includes additional tax expense of $13,496 and $25,496, respectively, recognized as a result of additional analysis of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act completed throughout the first nine fiscal months of 2018.

The Company recognized a tax benefit on the pre-tax loss on early extinguishment of debt in the second fiscal quarter of 2018.  The Company also recognized a tax benefit of $33,963, reflecting the reduction in deferred tax liabilities related to the special tax attributes of the extinguished debentures.

Income tax expense for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018 also included tax expense of $680 and tax benefits of $7,010, respectively, for the periodic remeasurement of the deferred tax liability recorded for the Company's cash repatriation program.

18

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 7 – Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:


 September 28, 2019  December 31, 2018 
       
Credit facility $-  $- 
Convertible senior notes, due 2025  505,591   495,203 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2040  146   539 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2041  8,175   12,812 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2042  -   923 
Deferred financing costs  (17,650)  (14,968)
   496,262   494,509 
Less current portion  -   - 
  $496,262  $494,509 

Credit Facility

On June 5, 2019, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with a consortium of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders (the "New Credit Facility"), which provides an aggregate commitment of $750,000 of revolving loans available until June 5, 2024.  The New Credit Facility replaces Vishay’s previous credit agreement that provided for an aggregate commitment of $640,000, and that was scheduled to mature on December 10, 2020.  The New Credit Facility also provides for the ability of Vishay to request up to $300,000 of incremental facilities, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, which could take the form of additional revolving commitments, incremental “term loan A” or “term loan B” facilities, or incremental equivalent debt.

Borrowings under the New Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an interest margin.  The applicable interest margin is based on Vishay's leverage ratio.  Based on Vishay's current leverage ratio, borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50%, the same as pursuant to the previous credit agreement.  Vishay also pays a commitment fee, also based on its leverage ratio, on undrawn amounts.  The undrawn commitment fee, based on Vishay's current leverage ratio, is 0.25% per annum, an improvement of 5 basis points over the previous credit agreement. 

The New Credit Facility allows an unlimited amount of defined “Investments,” which include certain intercompany transactions and acquisitions, provided the Company's pro forma leverage ratio is equal to or less than 2.75 to 1.00.  If the Company's pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, such Investments are subject to certain limitations.

The New Credit Facility also allows an unlimited amount of defined "Restricted Payments," which include cash dividends and share repurchases, provided the Company's pro forma leverage ratio is equal to or less than 2.50 to 1.00.  If the Company's pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, the New Credit Facility allows such payments up to $100,000 per annum (subject to a cap of $300,000 for the term of the facility, with up to $25,000 of any unused amount of the $100,000 per annum base available for use in the next succeeding calendar year).

Similar to the previous credit agreement, the borrowings under the New Credit Facility are secured by a lien on substantially all assets, including  accounts receivable, inventory, machinery and equipment, and general intangibles (but excluding real estate, intellectual property registered or licensed solely for use in, or arising solely under the laws of, any country other than the United States, assets located solely outside of the United States and deposit and securities accounts), of Vishay and certain significant subsidiaries located in the United States, and pledges of stock in certain significant domestic and foreign subsidiaries; and are guaranteed by certain significant subsidiaries.  

The New Credit Facility continues to limit or restrict the Company and its subsidiaries, from, among other things, incurring indebtedness, incurring liens on its respective assets, making investments and acquisitions (assuming the Company’s pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00), making asset sales, and paying cash dividends and making other restricted payments (assuming the Company's pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.00), and requires the Company to comply with other covenants, including the maintenance of specific financial ratios.

Similar to the previous credit agreement, the New Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including, but not limited to, failure to pay principal or interest, failure to pay or default under other material debt, material misrepresentation or breach of warranty, violation of certain covenants, a change of control, the commencement of  bankruptcy proceedings, the insolvency of Vishay or certain of its significant subsidiaries, and the rendering of a judgment in excess of $50,000 against Vishay or its subsidiaries.  Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the New Credit Facility, Vishay's obligations under the credit facility may be accelerated and the lending commitments under the credit facility may be terminated.

19

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Convertible Debt Instruments

The following table summarizes some key facts and terms regarding the outstanding convertible debt instruments as of September 28, 2019:


 
Convertible
Senior Notes
Due 2025
  
Convertible
Senior
Debentures
Due 2040
  
Convertible
Senior
Debentures
Due 2041
 
Issuance date June 12, 2018  November 9, 2010  May 13, 2011 
Maturity date June 15, 2025  November 15, 2040  May 15, 2041 
Principal amount as of September 28, 2019 $600,000  $350  $20,790 
Cash coupon rate (per annum)  2.25%  2.25%  2.25%
Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at issuance (per annum)  5.50%  8.00%  8.375%
Conversion rate effective September 11, 2019 (per $1 principal amount)  31.7924   79.6235   58.1051 
Effective conversion price effective September 11, 2019 (per share) $31.45  $12.56  $17.21 
130% of the conversion price (per share) $40.89  $16.33  $22.37 
Call date  n/a  November 20, 2020  May 20, 2021 

The terms of the convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 are generally congruent.  The terms of the fully retired convertible senior debentures due 2042 were also generally congruent to the convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041.

Prior to three months before the maturity date, the holders may convert their convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter after the first full quarter subsequent to issuance, if the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the debentures falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay's common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; (3) Vishay calls any or all of the debentures for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the third scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.  The convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 are not currently convertible.

Prior to December 15, 2024, the holders of the convertible senior notes due 2025 may convert their notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter after the fiscal quarter ending September 29, 2018, if the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the notes falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay's common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions.

The quarterly cash dividend program of the Company results in adjustments to the conversion rate and effective conversion price for the convertible debt instruments effective as of the ex-dividend date of each cash dividend.  The conversion rate and effective conversion price for the convertible senior notes due 2025 is adjusted for quarterly cash dividends to the extent such dividends exceed $0.085 per share of common stock.

GAAP requires an issuer to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods.  The resulting discount on the debt is amortized as non-cash interest expense in future periods.

20

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debt instruments are reflected in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows:


 
Principal
amount of the
debt
instruments
  
Unamortized
discount
  
Embedded
derivative
  
Carrying
value of
liability
component
  
Equity
component
(including
temporary
equity) -net
carrying value
 
September 28, 2019               
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $600,000   (94,409)  -  $505,591  $85,262 
Convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 $21,140   (12,829)  10  $8,321  $8,767 
Total $621,140  $(107,238) $10  $513,912  $94,029 
                     
December 31, 2018                    
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $600,000   (104,797)  -  $495,203  $85,262 
Convertible senior debentures due 2040, due 2041, and due 2042 $36,556   (22,352)  70  $14,274  $15,092 
Total $636,556  $(127,149) $70  $509,477  $100,354 

Interest is payable on the convertible debt instruments semi-annually at the cash coupon rate; however, the remaining debt discount is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using an effective annual interest rate equal to the Company’s estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of issuance.  In addition to ordinary interest, contingent interest will accrue in certain circumstances relating to the trading price of the convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 and under certain other circumstances, beginning ten years subsequent to their respective issuance.  The convertible senior notes due 2025 do not possess contingent interest features.

Interest expense related to the convertible debt instruments is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the fiscal quarters ended:


 
Contractual
coupon
interest
  
Non-cash
amortization
of debt
discount
  
Non-cash
amortization
of deferred
financing
costs
  
Non-cash
change in
value of
derivative
liability
  
Total interest
expense
related to the
debt
instruments
 
September 28, 2019               
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $3,375   3,520   454   -  $7,349 
Convertible senior debentures $118   53   2   (10) $163 
Total $3,493  $3,573  $456  $(10) $7,512 
                     
September 29, 2018                    
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $3,375   3,334   454   -  $7,163 
Convertible senior debentures $1,609   668   23   110  $2,410 
Total $4,984  $4,002  $477  $110  $9,573 

21

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Interest expense related to the convertible debt instruments is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the nine fiscal months ended:


 
Contractual
coupon
interest
  
Non-cash
amortization
of debt
discount
  
Non-cash
amortization
of deferred
financing
costs
  
Non-cash
change in
value of derivative
liability
  
Total interest
expense related to the
debt
instruments
 
September 28, 2019               
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $10,125   10,388   1,362   -  $21,875 
Convertible senior debentures $385   170   6   (32) $529 
Total $10,510  $10,558  $1,368  $(32) $22,404 
                     
September 29, 2018                    
Convertible senior notes due 2025 $4,088   3,890   605   -  $8,583 
Convertible senior debentures $7,536   3,076   109   115  $10,836 
Total $11,624  $6,966  $714  $115  $19,419 

The Company used cash to repurchase $960, $12,288 and $2,168 principal amounts of convertible senior debentures due 2040, due 2041, and due 2042, respectively, in the first fiscal quarter of 2019.  The net carrying value of the debentures repurchased were $396, $4,770, and $924, respectively.  In accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for convertible debentures, the aggregate repurchase payment of $22,695 was allocated between the liability ($7,311) and equity (including temporary equity, $15,384) components of the convertible debentures, using the Company's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of the repurchase.  As a result, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures of $1,307, including the write-off of a portion of unamortized debt issuance costs.  The convertible senior debentures due 2042 have been fully repurchased, and the trustee has confirmed that the Company has satisfied and discharged its obligations under the indenture governing the convertible senior debentures due 2042.

22

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 8 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The cumulative balance of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax effects allocated to each component are as follows:


 
Pension and
other post-
retirement
actuarial
items
  
Currency
translation
adjustment
  Total  
Pension and
other post-
retirement
actuarial
items
  
Currency
translation
adjustment
  Total 
Balance at January 1, 2019 $(58,291) $51,500  $(6,791)
Balance at January 1, 2020 $(68,020) $41,374  $(26,646)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  -   (25,609) $(25,609)  -   (23,129) $(23,129)
Tax effect  -   -  $-   -   -  $- 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax  -   (25,609) $(25,609)  -   (23,129) $(23,129)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI  6,136   -  $6,136   2,223   -  $2,223 
Tax effect  (1,688)  -  $(1,688)  (622)  -  $(622)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax  4,448   -  $4,448   1,601   -  $1,601 
Net other comprehensive income $4,448  $(25,609) $(21,161) $1,601  $(23,129) $(21,528)
Balance at September 28, 2019 $(53,843) $25,891  $(27,952)
Balance at April 4, 2020 $(66,419) $18,245  $(48,174)

Reclassifications of pension and other post-retirement actuarial items out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost.  See Note 9 for further information.

2319


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 9 – Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

The Company maintains various retirement benefit plans.  The service cost component of net periodic pension cost is classified in costs of products sold or selling, general, and administrative expenses on the consolidated condensed statements of operations based on the respective employee's function.  The other components of net periodic pension cost are classified as other expense on the consolidated condensed statements of operations.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the third fiscal quarters of 2019 and 2018 for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans:


 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
  
Fiscal quarter ended
September 29, 2018
 
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
             
Net service cost $-  $841  $-  $900 
Interest cost  424   1,271   371   1,175 
Expected return on plan assets  -   (483)  -   (463)
Amortization of prior service cost  36   49   36   52 
Amortization of losses  118   1,332   159   1,520 
Curtailment and settlement losses  -   499   -   441 
Net periodic benefit cost $578  $3,509  $566  $3,625 

The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the ninefirst fiscal months ended September 28,quarters of 2020 and 2019 and September 29, 2018 for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans:


 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
  
Nine fiscal months ended
September 29, 2018
 
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
             
Net service cost $-  $2,538  $-  $2,775 
Interest cost  1,272   3,843   1,113   3,628 
Expected return on plan assets  -   (1,462)  -   (1,430)
Amortization of prior service cost  108   150   108   161 
Amortization of losses  354   4,035   477   4,690 
Curtailment and settlement losses  -   1,504   -   1,358 
Net periodic benefit cost $1,734  $10,608  $1,698  $11,182 

24

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 4, 2020
  
Fiscal quarter ended
March 30, 2019
 
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
             
Net service cost $-  $1,074  $-  $852 
Interest cost  342   924   424   1,291 
Expected return on plan assets  -   (495)  -   (490)
Amortization of prior service cost  36   30   36   51 
Amortization of losses  298   1,592   118   1,359 
Curtailment and settlement losses  -   229   -   505 
Net periodic benefit cost $676  $3,354  $578  $3,568 

Other Postretirement Benefits

The following table shows the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the thirdfirst fiscal quarters of 20192020 and 20182019 for the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans:


 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
  
Fiscal quarter ended
September 29, 2018
 
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
             
Service cost $36  $71  $35  $71 
Interest cost  77   30   69   28 
Amortization of prior service (credit)  -   -   (37)  - 
Amortization of losses (gains)  (32)  27   (10)  26 
Net periodic benefit cost $81  $128  $57  $125 

The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 for the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans:


 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
  
Nine fiscal months ended
September 29, 2018
  
Fiscal quarter ended
April 4, 2020
  
Fiscal quarter ended
March 30, 2019
 
 U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
  U.S. Plans  
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
                        
Service cost $106  $215  $103  $219  $28  $69  $35  $72 
Interest cost  232   90   205   86   59   15   77   30 
Amortization of prior service (credit)  -   -   (111)  - 
Amortization of losses (gains)  (96)  81   (29)  80   7   31   (32)  27 
Net periodic benefit cost $242  $386  $168  $385  $94  $115  $80  $129 

2520


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 10 – Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has various stockholder-approved programs which allow for the grant of stock-based compensation to officers, employees, and non-employee directors of the Company.

The amount of compensation cost related to stock-based payment transactions is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued.  The Company determines compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and phantom stock units based on the grant-date fair value of the underlying common stock adjusted for expected dividends paid over the required vesting period for non-participating awards.  Compensation cost is recognized over the period that an officer, employee, or non-employee director provides service in exchange for the award.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense recognized:


 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
                  
Restricted stock units $867  $778  $5,116   3,825  $2,783  $3,359 
Phantom stock units  -   -   177   214   215   177 
Total $867  $778  $5,293   4,039  $2,998  $3,536 

The Company recognizes compensation cost for RSUs that are expected to vest and records cumulative adjustments in the period that the expectation changes.

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at September 28, 2019 April 4, 2020 (amortization periods in years):


 
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
  
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Periods
  
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
  
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Periods
 
            
Restricted stock units $3,912   0.9  $5,041   1.0 
Phantom stock units  -   0.0   -   0.0 
Total $3,912      $5,041     

The Company currently expects all performance-based RSUs to vest and all of the associated unrecognized compensation cost for performance-based RSUs presented in the table above to be recognized.

2621


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


2007 Stock Incentive Plan

The Company’s 2007 Stock Incentive Program (the “2007 Program”), as amended and restated, permits the grant of up to 6,500,000 shares of restricted stock, unrestricted stock, RSUs, stock options, and phantom stock units, to officers, employees, and non-employee directors of the Company.  Such instruments are available for grant until May 20, 2024.

Restricted Stock Units

RSU activity under the 2007 Program as of September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 and changes during the ninethree fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of RSUs in thousands):


 
Number of
RSUs
  
Weighted
Average
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
  
Number of
RSUs
  
Weighted
Average
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
 
Outstanding:            
January 1, 2019  904  $14.77 
January 1, 2020  842  $17.93 
Granted  314   19.85   272   18.30 
Vested*  (361)  11.70   (293)  15.52 
Cancelled or forfeited  (15)  17.71   -   - 
Outstanding at September 28, 2019  842  $17.93 
Outstanding at April 4, 2020  821  $18.91 
                
Expected to vest at September 28, 2019  842     
Expected to vest at April 4, 2020  808     

* The number of RSUs vested includes shares that the Company withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

The number of performance-based RSUs that are scheduled to vest increases ratably based on the achievement of defined performance criteria between the established target and maximum levels.  RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria are expected to vest as follows (number of RSUs in thousands):

Vesting Date 
Expected
to Vest
 
Not Expected
to Vest
 Total 
Expected
to Vest
 
Not Expected
to Vest
 Total
January 1, 2020 167 - 167
January 1, 2021 141 - 141 141 - 141
January 1, 2022 174 - 174 174 - 174
January 1, 2023 152 - 152

Phantom Stock Units

The 2007 Program authorizes the grant of phantom stock units to the extent provided for in the Company’s employment agreements with certain executives.  Each phantom stock unit entitles the recipient to receive a share of common stock at the individual’s termination of employment or any other future date specified in the applicable employment agreement.  Phantom stock units participate in dividend distribution on the same basis as the Company's common stock and Class B common stock.  Dividend equivalents are issued in the form of additional units of phantom stock.  The phantom stock units are fully vested at all times.

Phantom stock unit activity under the phantom stock plan as of September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 and changes during the ninethree fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of phantom stock units in thousands):


 
Number of
units
  
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
  
Number of
units
  
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
 
Outstanding:            
January 1, 2019  170    
January 1, 2020  183    
Granted  10  $17.72   10  $21.49 
Dividend equivalents issued  3       1     
Outstanding at September 28, 2019  183     
Outstanding at April 4, 2020  194     

2722


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 11 – Segment Information

Vishay is a global manufacturer and supplier of electronic components.  Vishay operates, and its chief operating decision maker makes strategic and operating decisions with regards to assessing performance and allocating resources based on, 56 reporting segments: MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors, & Inductors, and Capacitors.  These segments represent groupings of product lines based on their functionality:

 Metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors ("MOSFETs") function as solid-state switches to control power.
 Diodes route, regulate, and block radio frequency, analog, and power signals; protect systems from surges or electrostatic discharge damage; or provide electromagnetic interference filtering.
 Optoelectronic components emit light, detect light, or do both.
 Resistors and inductors both impede electric current.  Resistors are basic components used in all forms of electronic circuitry to adjust and regulate levels of voltage and current.
Inductors use an internal magnetic field to change alternating current phase and resist alternating current.
 Capacitors store energy and discharge it when needed.

The current six segment alignment reflects a change in reporting structure made during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2019.  The fiscal period ended March 30, 2019 has been recast to separately present Resistors and Inductors.

Vishay's reporting segments generate substantially all of their revenue from product sales to the industrial, automotive, telecommunications, computing, consumer products, power supplies, military and aerospace, and medical end markets.  A small portion of revenues is from royalties.

The Company evaluates business segment performance on operating income, exclusive of certain items (“segment operating income”).  Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income.  The Company’s calculation of segment operating income excludes such selling, general, and administrative costs as global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administration groups, as well as restructuring and severance costs, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges, and other items.  Management believes that evaluating segment performance excluding such items is meaningful because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company.  These items represent reconciling items between segment operating income and consolidated operating income.  Business segment assets are the owned or allocated assets used by each business.

The Company also regularly evaluates gross profit by segment to assist in the analysis of consolidated gross profit.  The Company considers segment operating income to be the more important metric because it more fully captures the business operations of the segments.

2823


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


The following tables set forth business segment information:


 MOSFETs  Diodes  
Optoelectronic
Components
  
Resistors &
Inductors
  Capacitors  Total  MOSFETs  Diodes  
Optoelectronic
Components
  Resistors  Inductors  Capacitors  Corporate / Other*  Total 
Fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2019:                
Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020:
Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020:
                      
Net revenues $126,747  $123,879  $50,702  $228,577  $98,424  $628,329  $116,893  $115,343  $54,179  $159,208  $73,785  $93,433  $-  $612,841 
                                                        
Gross profit $30,491  $21,138  $10,883  $65,894  $21,673  $150,079  $28,152  $19,518  $14,585  $44,773  $22,987  $20,355  $(3,130) $147,240 
                                                        
Segment operating income $21,018  $16,420  $6,923  $57,697  $16,675  $118,733  $18,658  $14,422  $10,686  $38,885  $20,310  $15,070  $(3,130) $114,901 
                                                        
Fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2018:                     
Fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019:
Fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019:
                             
Net revenues $144,260  $186,492  $76,443  $257,330  $116,447  $780,972  $137,341  $167,840  $60,562  $188,831  $71,640  $118,945  $-  $745,159 
                                                        
Gross profit $38,991  $54,690  $27,653  $88,213  $26,749  $236,296  $36,059  $43,492  $16,017  $62,589  $23,280  $29,722  $-  $211,159 
                                                        
Segment operating income $29,502  $49,561  $23,144  $80,042  $21,655  $203,904  $26,678  $38,128  $11,710  $56,347  $20,640  $24,566  $-  $178,069 

Nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019:                
Net revenues $392,930  $433,761  $171,939  $731,431  $328,667  $2,058,728 
                         
Gross Profit $98,483  $93,487  $43,131  $223,178  $77,560  $535,839 
                         
Segment Operating Income $70,237  $78,558  $30,655  $198,127  $62,402  $439,979 
                         
Nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018:                     
Net revenues $408,325  $535,975  $224,110  $755,323  $335,064  $2,258,797 
                         
Gross Profit $109,440  $150,298  $81,290  $251,712  $76,094  $668,834 
                         
Segment Operating Income $80,577  $134,592  $68,103  $226,292  $60,258  $569,822 

*Amounts reported in Corporate/Other above represent unallocated costs directly related to the COVID-19 outbreak, which are reported as costs of products sold on the consolidated condensed statement of operations.

 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended 
  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 
Reconciliation:            
Segment Operating Income $118,733  $203,904  $439,979  $569,822 
Restructuring and severance costs  (7,255)  -   (7,255)  - 
Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses  (60,450)  (65,806)  (194,472)  (204,369)
Consolidated Operating Income $51,028  $138,098  $238,252  $365,453 
Unallocated Other Income (Expense)  (6,846)  (11,290)  (23,234)  (49,067)
Consolidated Income Before Taxes $44,182  $126,808  $215,018  $316,386 



 Fiscal quarters ended 
  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
Reconciliation:      
Segment Operating Income $114,901  $178,069 
Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses  (317)  - 
Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses  (67,176)  (70,334)
Consolidated Operating Income $47,408  $107,735 
Unallocated Other Income (Expense)  (11,274)  (7,787)
Consolidated Income Before Taxes $36,134  $99,948 
29
24


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


The Company has a broad line of products that it sells to OEMs, EMS companies, and independent distributors.  The distribution of sales by customer type is shown below:


 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
Distributors $317,385  $452,051  $1,097,365  $1,302,127  $305,446  $411,560 
OEMs  263,983   276,299   815,645   803,128   261,129   282,636 
EMS companies  46,961   52,622   145,718   153,542   46,266   50,963 
Total Revenue $628,329  $780,972  $2,058,728  $2,258,797  $612,841  $745,159 

Net revenues were attributable to customers in the following regions:


 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
Asia $231,999  $315,701  $737,918  $904,047  $217,084  $259,726 
Europe  231,677   269,518   765,318   809,501   233,052   278,899 
Americas  164,653   195,753   555,492   545,249   162,705   206,534 
Total Revenue $628,329  $780,972  $2,058,728  $2,258,797  $612,841  $745,159 

The Company generates substantially all of its revenue from product sales to end customers in the industrial, automotive, telecommunications, computing, consumer products, power supplies, military and aerospace, and medical end markets.  Sales by end market are presented below:


 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended 
  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 
Industrial $205,670  $283,134  $738,043  $858,963 
Automotive  212,222   224,041   627,588   642,293 
Telecommunications  34,409   51,935   132,251   144,326 
Computing  47,923   62,774   143,675   163,862 
Consumer Products  23,401   48,583   87,936   126,781 
Power Supplies  31,103   34,899   90,704   110,468 
Military and Aerospace  41,872   41,881   137,281   117,355 
Medical  31,729   33,725   101,250   94,749 
Total revenue $628,329  $780,972   2,058,728   2,258,797 


 Fiscal quarters ended 
  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
Industrial $215,111  $281,590 
Automotive  201,943   214,786 
Telecommunications  29,692   53,280 
Computing  45,223   47,508 
Consumer Products  20,553   34,049 
Power Supplies  25,194   30,127 
Military and Aerospace  43,935   47,561 
Medical  31,190   36,258 
Total revenue $612,841  $745,159 
3025


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 12 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands):


 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
                  
Numerator:                  
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders $30,038  $77,876  $149,974  $243,339  $27,219  $75,459 
                        
Denominator:                        
Denominator for basic earnings per share:                        
Weighted average shares  144,446   144,215   144,421   144,197   144,599   144,375 
Outstanding phantom stock units  182   168   181   167   193   179 
Adjusted weighted average shares  144,628   144,383   144,602   144,364 
Adjusted weighted average shares - basic  144,792   144,554 
                        
Effect of dilutive securities:                        
Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments  6   8,062   89   11,827 
Convertible debt instruments  95   237 
Restricted stock units  393   501   423   511   408   498 
Dilutive potential common shares  399   8,563   512   12,338   503   735 
                        
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:                        
Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted  145,027   152,946   145,114   156,702   145,295   145,289 
                        
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $0.21  $0.54  $1.04  $1.69  $0.19  $0.52 
                        
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $0.21  $0.51  $1.03  $1.55  $0.19  $0.52 
26


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Diluted earnings per share for the periods presented do not reflect the following weighted average potential common shares that would have an antidilutive effect or have unsatisfied performance conditions (in thousands):


Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019 
Convertible debt instruments:             
Convertible Senior Notes, due 202519,066 19,052 19,058 7,607
Convertible Senior Debentures, due 20411,204 - 401 -
Convertible senior notes due 2025  19,088   19,052 
Convertible senior debentures due 2041  88   - 
Weighted average other315 307 315 307  325   315 

The Company’s convertible debt instruments are only convertible for specified periods upon the occurrence of certain events.  The Company's convertible debt instruments are not currently convertible.  In periods that the convertible debt instruments are not convertible, the certain conditions which could trigger conversion of the debt instruments have been deemed to be non-substantive, and accordingly, the Company assumes the conversion of these instruments in its diluted earnings per share computation during periods in which they are dilutive.

At the direction of its Board of Directors, the Company intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amounts of any of the convertible debt instruments in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of Vishay common stock. Accordingly, the convertible instruments are included in the diluted earnings per share computation using the “treasury stock method” (similar to options and warrants) rather than the “if converted method” otherwise required for convertible debt.  Under the “treasury stock method,” Vishay calculates the number of shares issuable under the terms of the debentures based on the average market price of Vishay common stock during the period, and that number is included in the total diluted shares figure for the period.  If the average market price is less than $12.56,$12.43, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2040, if the average market price is less than $17.21,$17.03, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2041, and if the average market price is less than $31.45,$31.42, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior notes due 2025.

3127


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


Note 13 – Fair Value Measurements

The fair value measurement accounting guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy of the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions.

An asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no changes in the classification of any financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy in the periods presented.

The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis:


 
Total
Fair Value
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
September 28, 2019            
Assets:            
Assets held in rabbi trusts $51,065  $34,217  $16,848  $- 
Available for sale securities $4,328   4,328   -   - 
  $55,393  $38,545  $16,848  $- 
Liabilities:                
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040 $-  $-  $-  $- 
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041 $(10)  -   -   (10)
  $(10) $-  $-  $(10)
December 31, 2018                
Assets:                
Assets held in rabbi trusts $41,770  $26,278   15,492  $- 
Available for sale securities $4,309   4,309   -   - 
  $46,079  $30,587  $15,492  $- 
Liabilities:                
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040 $(1) $-  $-  $(1)
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041 $(67)  -   -   (67)
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2042 $(2)  -   -   (2)
  $(70) $-  $-  $(70)

 
Total
Fair Value
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
April 4, 2020            
Assets:            
Assets held in rabbi trusts $48,137  $33,687  $14,450  $- 
Available for sale securities $4,073   4,073   -   - 
  $52,210  $37,760  $14,450  $- 
December 31, 2019                
Assets:                
Assets held in rabbi trusts $52,148  $34,280   17,868  $- 
Available for sale securities $4,405   4,405   -   - 
  $56,553  $38,685  $17,868  $- 

As described in Note 7,6, the Company allocated the aggregate repurchase payment of convertible senior debentures between the associated liability and equity components of the repurchased convertible senior debentures based on a nonrecurring fair value measurement of the convertible senior debentures due 2040, due 2041 and due 2042 immediately prior to the repurchase.  The nonrecurring fair value measurement is considered a Level 3 measurement.  See Note 76 for further information on the measurement and input.

The Company maintains non-qualified trusts, referred to as “rabbi” trusts, to fund payments under deferred compensation and non-qualified pension plans. Rabbi trust assets consist primarily of marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale and company-owned life insurance assets.  The marketable securities held in the rabbi trusts are valued using quoted market prices on the last business day of the period. The company-owned life insurance assets are valued in consultation with the Company’s insurance brokers using the value of underlying assets of the insurance contracts.  The fair value measurement of the marketable securities held in the rabbi trust is considered a Level 1 measurement and the measurement of the company-owned life insurance assets is considered a Level 2 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.
3228


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


The Company holds investments in equity securities that are intended to fund a portion of its pension and other postretirement benefit obligations outside of the United States.  The investments are valued based on quoted market prices on the last business day of the period.  The fair value measurement of the investments is considered a Level 1 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 contain embedded derivative features that GAAP requires to be bifurcated and remeasured each reporting period.  Each quarter, the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative features, if any, is recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of operations.  The Company uses a derivative valuation model to derive the value of the embedded derivative features.  Key inputs into this valuation model are the Company’s current stock price, risk-free interest rates, the stock dividend yield, the stock volatility, and the debentures’ credit spread over LIBOR. The first three aforementioned inputs are based on observable market data and are considered Level 2 inputs while the last two aforementioned inputs are unobservable and thus require management’s judgment and are considered Level 3 inputs.  The fair value measurement is considered a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of the long-term debt, excluding the derivative liabilities and deferred financing costs, at September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 is approximately $592,300$574,800 and $577,200,$632,200, respectively, compared to its carrying value, excluding the derivative liabilities and deferred financing costs, of $513,902$567,922 and $509,407,$515,931, respectively.  The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a combination of quoted market prices for similar financing arrangements and expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

At September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company’s short-term investments were comprised of time deposits with financial institutions that have maturities that exceed 90 days from the date of acquisition; however they all mature within one year from the respective balance sheet dates.  The Company's short-term investments are accounted for as held-to-maturity debt instruments, at amortized cost, which approximates their fair value.  The investments are funded with excess cash not expected to be needed for operations prior to maturity; therefore, the Company believes it has the intent and ability to hold the short-term investments until maturity.  At each reporting date, the Company performs an evaluation to determine if any unrealized losses are other-than-temporary.  No other-than-temporary impairments have been recognized on these securities, and there are 0 unrecognized holding gains or losses for these securities during the periods presented.  There have been no transfers to or from the held-to-maturity classification.  All decreases in the account balance are due to returns of principal at the securities’ maturity dates.  Interest on the securities is recognized as interest income when earned.

At September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were comprised of demand deposits, time deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased, and money market funds.  The Company estimates the fair value of its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments using level 2 inputs.  Based on the current interest rates for similar investments with comparable credit risk and time to maturity, the fair value of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, and held-to-maturity short-term investments approximate the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets.

The Company’s financial instruments also include accounts receivable, short-term notes payable, and accounts payable.  The carrying amounts for these financial instruments reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets approximate their fair values.

3329




Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") is intended to provide an understanding of Vishay's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows by focusing on changes in certain key measures from period to period. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included in Item 1.  This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly in Item 1A. "Risk Factors," filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2019.14, 2020.

Overview

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (“Vishay,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global manufacturer and supplier of discrete semiconductors and passive components, including power MOSFETs, power integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Discrete semiconductors and passive components manufactured by Vishay are used in virtually all types of electronic products, including those in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer electronic products, telecommunications, power supplies, military/aerospace, and medical industries.

We operate in fivesix product segments: MOSFETs; Diodes;MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components;Components, Resistors, & Inductors;Inductors, and Capacitors.  The current six segment alignment reflects a change in reporting structure made during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2019.  The fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019 results presented herein have been recast to separately present Resistors and Inductors.

We are focused on enhancing stockholder value by growing our business and improving earnings per share.  Since 1985, we have pursued a business strategy of growth through focused research and development and acquisitions.  Through this strategy, we have grown to become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive components.  We expectplan to continue to grow our strategy ofbusiness through intensified internal growth supplemented by opportunistic acquisitions, while alsoat the same time maintaining a prudent capital structure.

We To foster intensified internal growth, we have increased our worldwide R&D and engineering technical staff; we are focusedexpanding critical manufacturing capacities; we are increasing our technical field sales force in Asia to increase our market access to the industrial segment and increase the design-in of our products in local markets; and we are directing increased funding and focus on enhancing stockholder valuedeveloping products to capitalize on the connectivity, mobility, and improving earnings per share.sustainability growth drivers of our business.  In addition to our growth plan, we also have opportunistically repurchased our stock and, as further described below, reduced dilution risks by repurchasing a portion of our convertible senior debentures.

In 2014, our Board of Directors instituted a quarterly dividend payment program and declared the first cash dividend in the history of Vishay.  We have paid dividends each quarter since the first fiscal quarter of 2014, and further increased the quarterly cash dividend by 12% to $0.095 per share in the second fiscal quarter of 2019.

During 2018 we reacted quickly to the opportunities created by the enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) in December 2017.  During 2018 we repatriated approximately $724.0 million of cash to the U.S., net of taxes, and further simplified our balance sheet by refinancing some of our debt.  In June 2018, we used the net proceeds from issuing $600 million principal amount of new convertible senior notes to repurchase some of our outstanding convertible senior debentures, which had become less tax-efficient because of the TCJA.  During the fourth quarter of 2018, we utilized repatriated cash to repurchase additional convertible senior debentures in open market and privately-negotiated transactions with holders.  As a result of these transactions, we reduced the principal amount of outstanding convertible senior debentures due 2040, 2041, and 2042 from $575 million to $36.6 million.  We continued to repurchase convertible senior debentures in open market and privately-negotiated transactions with holders in the first fiscal quarter of 2020, further reducing the principal amount of outstanding convertible senior debentures to $21.1 million in 2019.$2.9 million.

We continued to re-shape our capital structure in 2019.  We replaced our existing credit agreement that was due to expire in December 2020 with a new agreement that will expire June 5, 2024.  The new credit facility increases the aggregate commitment of revolving loans from $640 million to $750 million; provides us with the ability to request up to $300 million of incremental facilities, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, which could take the form of additional revolving commitments, incremental “term loan A” or “term loan B” facilities, or incremental equivalent debt; reduces the undrawn commitment fee while maintaining the same borrowing rates; and provides greater operating flexibility, including with respect to intercompany funding and other transactions, to enable us to continue to streamline our complex subsidiary structure.

We repatriated approximately $73.6 million and $115.2 million to the United States, and paid withholding and foreign taxes of approximately $20.5 million and $18.3 million during the second and third fiscal quarters of 2019, respectively.  Substantially all of these amounts are being used to repay certain intercompany indebtedness, to repay the outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility, to pay the U.S. transition tax, and to fund capital expansion projects.

Our business and operating results have been and will continue to be impacted by worldwide economic conditions.  Our revenues are dependent on end markets that are impacted by consumer and industrial demand, and our operating results can be adversely affected by reduced demand in those global markets.  For several years, we implemented aggressive cost reduction programs.  We continue to monitorThe worldwide economy and, specifically, our business have been impacted by the current economic environment and its potential effects onoutbreak of the coronavirus ("COVID-19").  The outbreak has significantly impacted the global market, including our customers, suppliers, and shipping partners, which has impacted our net revenues.  We have also incurred incremental costs separable from normal operations that are directly attributable to the end markets that we serve.  Additionally,outbreak and containment efforts, primarily salaries and wages for employees impacted by quarantines and additional safety measures, including masks and temperature scanners, which were partially offset by government subsidies.  The net impact of the costs and subsidies are classified as cost of products sold ($3.1 million) and selling, general, and administrative expenses ($0.3 million) based on employee function on the consolidated condensed statement of operations.  We exclude from the amounts reported above indirect financial changes from the outbreak of COVID 19 such as higher shipping costs due to reduced shipping capacity and any missing revenues during the outbreak.

We believe the economic impact of the COVID 19 outbreak on Vishay will be temporary.  We have significant liquidity to withstand the temporary disruptions in the economic environment. However, we continue to closely monitor our fixed costs, capital expenditure plans, inventory, and capital resources to respond to changing conditions and to ensure we have the management, business processes, and resources to meet our future needs.  We will react quickly and professionally to changes in demand to minimize manufacturing inefficiencies and excess inventory build.  In the third fiscal quarter of 2019, we announced global cost reduction and management rejuvenation programs as part of our continuous efforts to improve efficiency and operating performance.
34



We utilize several financial metrics, including net revenues, gross profit margin, segment operating income, end-of-period backlog, book-to-bill ratio, inventory turnover, change in average selling prices, net cash and short-term investments (debt), and free cash generation to evaluate the performance and assess the future direction of our business.  See further discussion in “Financial Metrics” and “Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources” below.  The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted almost all key financial metrics.  We believe that supply,experienced a substantial recovery in general, caught up with market demandorders, particularly from distributors, in the first fiscal quarter of 2019.  The second and third fiscal quarters2020, some of 2019 were significantly impactedwhich may have been due to customers preparing for potential disruptions in the supply chain caused by a substantial decreasethe COVID-19 outbreak.  This increase in orders particularly from distribution customers, as they reduced their inventory.  This decrease has negativelypositively impacted almost all key financial metrics, including net revenues.metrics.

Net revenues for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 were $628.3$612.8 million, compared to $685.2$609.6 million and $781.0$745.2 million for the fiscal quarters ended June 29,December 31, 2019 and September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, respectively.  The net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 were $30.0$27.2 million, or $0.21$0.19 per diluted share, compared to $44.5$14.0 million, or $0.31$0.10 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended June 29,December 31, 2019, and $77.9$75.5 million, or $0.51$0.52 per diluted share for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2018.March 30, 2019.
30

Net revenues for the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 were $2,058.7 million, compared to $2,258.8 million for the nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.  The net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 were $150.0 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to $243.3 million, or $1.55 per diluted share for the nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.


We define adjusted net earnings as net earnings determined in accordance with GAAP adjusted for various items that management believes are not indicative of the intrinsic operating performance of our business.  We define free cash as the cash flows generated from continuing operations less capital expenditures plus net proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.  The reconciliations below include certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash.  These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity.  Non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash do not have uniform definitions.  These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that adjusted net earnings and adjusted earnings per share are meaningful because they provide insight with respect to our intrinsic operating results.  Management believes that free cash is a meaningful measure of our ability to fund acquisitions, repay debt, and otherwise enhance stockholder value through stock repurchases or dividends.

Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders for the fiscal quarters ended April 4, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 30, 2019 include items affecting comparability.  The items affecting comparability are (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended 
  September 28, 2019  June 29, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 
                
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders $30,038  $44,477  $77,876  $149,974  $243,339 
                     
Reconciling items affecting operating margin:                    
Restructuring and severance costs  7,255   -   -   7,255   - 
                     
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):                    
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  -   -   -   1,307   17,309 
                     
Reconciling items affecting tax expense:                    
Effects of tax-basis foreign exchange gain $-  $7,554  $-  $7,554  $- 
Enactment of TCJA  -   -   13,496   -   25,496 
Effects of cash repatriation program  2,604   (48)  680   1,971   (7,010)
Change in deferred taxes due to early extinguishment of debt  -   -   -   (1,312)  (33,963)
Tax effects of pre-tax items above  (1,644)  -   -   (1,934)  (3,784)
                     
Adjusted net earnings $38,253  $51,983  $92,052  $164,815  $241,387 
                     
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding  145,027   145,023   152,946   145,114   156,702 
                     
Adjusted earnings per diluted share $0.26  $0.36  $0.60  $1.14  $1.54 

35


  Fiscal quarters ended 
  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019  March 30, 2019 
          
GAAP net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders $27,219  $13,962  $75,459 
             
Reconciling items affecting gross income:            
Impact of COVID-19 outbreak $3,130  $-  $- 
             
Other reconciling items affecting operating income:            
Restructuring and severance costs $-  $16,884  $- 
Impact of COVID-19 outbreak  317   -   - 
             
Reconciling items affecting other income (expense):            
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $2,920  $723  $1,307 
             
Reconciling items affecting tax expense:            
Change in deferred taxes due to early extinguishment of debt $(1,346) $(289) $(1,312)
Effects of cash repatriation programs  -   (11,554)  (585)
Effects of changes in uncertain tax positions  -   2,831   - 
Tax effects of pre-tax items above  (1,482)  (4,277)  (290)
             
Adjusted net earnings $30,758  $18,280  $74,579 
             
Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding  145,295   145,202   145,289 
             
Adjusted earnings per diluted share $0.21  $0.13  $0.51 

Although the term "free cash" is not defined in GAAP, each of the elements used to calculate free cash for the year-to-date period is presented as a line item on the face of our consolidated condensed statement of cash flows prepared in accordance with GAAP and the quarterly amounts are derived from the year-to-date GAAP statements as of the beginning and end of the respective quarter.

 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  June 29, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019  March 30, 2019 
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities $76,202  $56,301  $70,721  $212,021  $108,891  $34,478  $84,423  $79,518 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment  22   69   77   486   8,455   53   91   395 
Less: Capital expenditures  (30,119)  (33,781)  (49,745)  (100,267)  (126,391)  (24,328)  (56,374)  (36,367)
Free cash $46,105  $22,589  $21,053  $112,240  $(9,045) $10,203  $28,140  $43,546 

Our results for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 represent the beginning of an expected recovery, which was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.  Our results for the fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019, June 29,December 31, 2019 and September 29, 2018 and nine fiscal months ending September 28,March 30, 2019 and September 29, 2018 represent the effects of the normalization of demand that we began to experience in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2018 and has accelerated through the first nine fiscal months of 2019 as supply, in general, caught up with demand, and customers, particularly distributors, significantly reduced their orders as they decreasedecreased their inventory.  Our percentage of euro-based sales approximates our percentage of euro-based expenses so the foreign currency impact on revenues was substantially offset by the impact on expenses.  Our pre-tax results were consistent with expectations based on our business model.

31
Our free cash results were significantly impacted by the payment of cash taxes related to the cash repatriated to the U.S. in the second and third fiscal quarters of 2019 of $20.5 million and $18.3 million, respectively, and $92.1 million and $64.7 million in the second and third fiscal quarters of 2018, respectively, and the installment payments of the U.S. transition tax of $14.8 million and $14.4 million in the second fiscal quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
36



Financial Metrics

We utilize several financial metrics to evaluate the performance and assess the future direction of our business.  These key financial measures and metrics include net revenues, gross profit margin, operating margin, segment operating income, end-of-period backlog, and the book-to-bill ratio.  We also monitor changes in inventory turnover and our or publicly available average selling prices (“ASP”).

Gross profit margin is computed as gross profit as a percentage of net revenues.  Gross profit is generally net revenues less costs of products sold, but also deducts certain other period costs, particularly losses on purchase commitments and inventory write-downs.  Losses on purchase commitments and inventory write-downs have the impact of reducing gross profit margin in the period of the charge, but result in improved gross profit margins in subsequent periods by reducing costs of products sold as inventory is used.  Gross profit margin is clearly a function of net revenues, but also reflects our cost management programs and our ability to contain fixed costs.

Operating margin is computed as gross profit less operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues.  We evaluate business segment performance on segment operating margin.  Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income.  Segment operating margin is computed as operating income less items such as restructuring and severance costs, asset write-downs, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments, inventory write-downs, gains or losses on purchase commitments, global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administrative groups, and other items, expressed as a percentage of net revenues.  We believe that evaluating segment performance excluding such items is meaningful because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the segment.  Operating margin is clearly a function of net revenues, but also reflects our cost management programs and our ability to contain fixed costs.

End-of-period backlog is one indicator of future revenues. We include in our backlog only open orders that we expect to ship in the next twelve months.  If demand falls below customers’ forecasts, or if customers do not control their inventory effectively, they may cancel or reschedule the shipments that are included in our backlog, in many instances without the payment of any penalty.  Therefore, the backlog is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future periods.

An important indicator of demand in our industry is the book-to-bill ratio, which is the ratio of the amount of product ordered during a period as compared with the product that we ship during that period. A book-to-bill ratio that is greater than one indicates that our backlog is building and that we are likely to see increasing revenues in future periods. Conversely, a book-to-bill ratio that is less than one is an indicator of declining demand and may foretell declining revenues.

We focus on our inventory turnover as a measure of how well we are managing our inventory.  We define inventory turnover for a financial reporting period as our costs of products sold for the four fiscal quarters ending on the last day of the reporting period divided by our average inventory (computed using each fiscal quarter-end balance) for this same period.  A higher level of inventory turnover reflects more efficient use of our capital.

Pricing in our industry can be volatile.  Using our and publicly available data, we analyze trends and changes in average selling prices to evaluate likely future pricing.  The erosion ofWe attempt to offset deterioration in the average selling prices of established products is typical for semiconductor products.  We attempt to offset this deterioration with ongoing cost reduction activities and new product introductions.  Our specialty passive components are more resistant to average selling price erosion.  All pricing is subject to governing market conditions and is independently set by us.
3732




The quarter-to-quarter trends in these financial metrics can also be an important indicator of the likely direction of our business. The following table shows net revenues, gross profit margin, operating margin, end-of-period backlog, book-to-bill ratio, inventory turnover, and changes in ASP for our business as a whole during the five fiscal quarters beginning with the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 20182019 through the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 20192020 (dollars in thousands):

 3rd Quarter 2018  4th Quarter 2018  1st Quarter 2019  2nd Quarter 2019  3rd Quarter 2019  1st Quarter 2019  2nd Quarter 2019  3rd Quarter 2019  4th Quarter 2019  1st Quarter 2020 
                              
Net revenues $780,972  $775,892  $745,159  $685,240  $628,329  $745,159  $685,240  $628,329  $609,577  $612,841 
                                        
Gross profit margin(1)  30.3%  28.3%  28.3%  25.5%  23.9%  28.3%  25.5%  23.9%  22.2%  24.0%
                                        
Operating margin(2)  17.7%  15.4%  14.5%  11.6%  8.1%  14.5%  11.6%  8.1%  4.0%  7.7%
                                        
End-of-period backlog $1,559,700  $1,497,100  $1,331,800  $1,126,700  $935,400  $1,331,800  $1,126,700  $935,400  $911,300  $1,005,200 
                                        
Book-to-bill ratio  0.95   0.94   0.79   0.69   0.72   0.79   0.69   0.72   0.94   1.17 
                                        
Inventory turnover  4.4   4.5   4.3   4.3   4.1   4.3   4.3   4.1   4.3   4.2 
                                        
Change in ASP vs. prior quarter  0.6%  0.7%  (0.4)%  (0.9)%  (1.1)%  (0.4)%  (0.9)%  (1.1)%  (0.8)%  (1.1)%

(1) Gross margin for the first fiscal quarter of 2020 includes $3.1 million of expenses directly related to the COVID-19 outbreak (see Note 2 to our consolidated condensed financial statements).
(2) Operating margin for the third and fourth fiscal quarters of 2019 includes $7.3 million and $16.9 million, respectively, of restructuring and severance expenses (see Note 4 to our consolidated condensed financial statements).  Operating margin for the first fiscal quarter of 2020 also includes in total $3.4 million of expenses directly related to the COVID-19 outbreak (see Note 2 to our consolidated condensed financial statements).

See “Financial Metrics by Segment” below for net revenues, book-to-bill ratio, and gross profit margin broken out by segment.

Revenues decreasedincreased versus the prior fiscal quarter, andbut decreased versus the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 2018.  In periods where customers, particularly distributors, have2019.  After a period of relatively high levels of inventory backlog is less indicative of future revenues.  Distributors, particularly of semiconductor products in Asia, began to normalize their backlogs in the third fiscal quarter of 2018 and we experienced a further normalization of demand through the third fiscal quarter of 2019.  Inventory in the supply chain, remainsinventory levels are now at a high level, which continues to negatively impact orders.widely normalized levels.  Strong orders, particularly from global distributor customers, and from Asia in general, increased the book-to-bill ratio and the backlog.  Average selling prices particularly ofin total decreased consistent with historical performance, while the decrease for our commodity semiconductor products have begun to decrease consistent with the decrease in demand.is accelerating.

Gross profit margin decreasedincreased versus the prior fiscal quarter, andbut decreased versus the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 2018.2019.  The decreasesfluctuations are primarily volume-driven, and include temporary manufacturing inefficiencies as we adapt manufacturing capacities.  U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China also impacted the gross profit margin versus the third fiscal quarter of 2018.volume-driven.

The book-to-bill ratio in the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 20192020 increased to 0.721.17 versus 0.690.94 in the secondfourth fiscal quarter of 2019.  The book-to-bill ratios in the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 20192020 for distributors and original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") were 0.551.30 and 0.90,1.04, respectively, versus ratios of 0.550.94 and 0.86,0.95, respectively, during the secondfourth fiscal quarter of 2019.

For the fourthsecond fiscal quarter of 2019,2020, despite substantial uncertainties, we anticipate revenues between $580$540 million and $620$580 million and gross margins of 23% to 24%21% plus/minus 90 basis points at the exchange rates of the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 2019.  We anticipate that inventory reductions, particularly by distributors, will continue to have some negative impact on our revenues in the short-term.2020.
3833




Financial Metrics by Segment

The following table shows net revenues, book-to-bill ratio, gross profit margin, and segment operating margin broken out by segment for the five fiscal quarters beginning with the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 20182019 through the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of 20192020 (dollars in thousands):

 3rd Quarter 2018  4th Quarter 2018  1st Quarter 2019  2nd Quarter 2019  3rd Quarter 2019  1st Quarter 2019  2nd Quarter 2019  3rd Quarter 2019  4th Quarter 2019  1st Quarter 2020 
MOSFETs                              
Net revenues $144,260  $139,318  $137,341  $128,842  $126,747  $137,341  $128,842  $126,747  $116,215  $116,893 
                                        
Book-to-bill ratio  0.88   1.08   0.84   0.54   0.54   0.84   0.54   0.54   0.94   1.12 
                                        
Gross profit margin  27.0%  26.2%  26.3%  24.8%  24.1%  26.3%  24.8%  24.1%  23.7%  24.1%
                                        
Segment operating margin  20.5%  18.9%  19.4%  17.5%  16.6%  19.4%  17.5%  16.6%  16.1%  16.0%
                                        
Diodes                                        
Net revenues $186,492  $176,961  $167,840  $142,042  $123,879  $167,840  $142,042  $123,879  $123,382  $115,343 
                                        
Book-to-bill ratio  0.86   0.83   0.63   0.52   0.57   0.63   0.52   0.57   0.88   1.36 
                                        
Gross profit margin  29.3%  26.2%  25.9%  20.3%  17.1%  25.9%  20.3%  17.1%  16.3%  16.9%
                                        
Segment operating margin  26.6%  23.3%  22.7%  16.9%  13.3%  22.7%  16.9%  13.3%  12.6%  12.5%
                                        
Optoelectronic Components                                        
Net revenues $76,443  $65,617  $60,562  $60,675  $50,702  $60,562  $60,675  $50,702  $51,047  $54,179 
                                        
Book-to-bill ratio  0.88   0.75   0.83   0.70   0.86   0.83   0.70   0.86   1.11   1.40 
                                        
Gross profit margin  36.2%  28.8%  26.4%  26.8%  21.5%  26.4%  26.8%  21.5%  20.2%  26.9%
                                        
Segment operating margin  30.3%  22.2%  19.3%  19.8%  13.7%  19.3%  19.8%  13.7%  12.7%  19.7%
                                        
Resistors & Inductors                    
Resistors                    
Net revenues $188,831  $165,359  $155,119  $147,883  $159,208 
                    
Book-to-bill ratio  0.89   0.81   0.82   0.95   1.05 
                    
Gross profit margin  33.1%  28.3%  27.4%  23.5%  28.1%
                    
Segment operating margin  29.8%  25.2%  23.8%  19.0%  24.4%
                    
Inductors                    
Net revenues $257,330  $262,963  $260,471  $242,383  $228,577  $71,640  $77,024  $73,458  $76,520  $73,785 
                                        
Book-to-bill ratio  1.02   0.94   0.92   0.88   0.86   0.97   1.01   0.95   1.05   0.98 
                                        
Gross profit margin  34.3%  32.5%  33.0%  29.5%  28.8%  32.5%  31.9%  31.9%  33.5%  31.2%
                                        
Segment operating margin  31.1%  29.4%  29.6%  26.2%  25.2%  28.8%  28.3%  28.3%  30.3%  27.5%
                                        
Capacitors                                        
Net revenues $116,447  $131,033  $118,945  $111,298  $98,424  $118,945  $111,298  $98,424  $94,530  $93,433 
                                        
Book-to-bill ratio  1.03   1.02   0.67   0.68   0.76   0.67   0.68   0.76   0.84   1.20 
                                        
Gross profit margin  23.0%  24.7%  25.0%  23.5%  22.0%  25.0%  23.5%  22.0%  17.9%  21.8%
                                        
Segment operating margin  18.6%  20.4%  20.7%  19.0%  16.9%  20.7%  19.0%  16.9%  12.3%  16.1%

39


34

Acquisition Activity

As part of our growth strategy, we seek to expand through targeted acquisitions of other manufacturers of electronic components that have established positions in major markets, reputations for product quality and reliability, and product lines with which we have substantial marketing and technical expertise.  This includes exploring opportunities to acquire targets to gain market share, penetrate different geographic markets, enhance new product development, round out our existing product lines, or grow our high margin niche market businesses. Acquisitions of passive components businesses would likely be made to strengthen and broaden our position as a specialty product supplier; acquisitions of discrete semiconductor businesses would be made to increase market share and to generate synergies.  To limit our financial exposure, we have implemented a policy not to pursue acquisitions if our post-acquisition debt would exceed 2.5x our pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”).  For these purposes, we calculate pro forma EBITDA as the adjusted EBITDA of Vishay and the target for Vishay’s four preceding fiscal quarters, with a pro forma adjustment for savings which management estimates would have been achieved had the target been acquired by Vishay at the beginning of the four fiscal quarter period.

On January 3, 2019, we acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Bi-Metallix, Inc. ("Bi-Metallix"), a U.S.-based, privately-held provider of electron beam continuous strip welding services for $11.9 million.  We were a major customer of Bi-Metallix, and the acquired business will be vertically integrated into our Resistors & Inductors segment.  The results and operations of this acquisition have been included in the Resistors & Inductors segment since January 3, 2019.  Bi-Metallix did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.

There is no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire additional suitable acquisition candidates at price levels and on terms and conditions we consider acceptable.
40



Cost Management

We place a strong emphasis on controlling our costs, and use various measures and metrics to evaluate our cost structure.

We define variable costs as expenses that vary with respect to quantity produced.  Fixed costs do not vary with respect to quantity produced over the relevant time period.  Contributive margin is calculated as net revenue less variable costs.  It may be expressed in dollars or as a percentage of net revenue. Management uses this measure to determine the amount of profit to be expected for any change in revenues.  While these measures are typical cost accounting measures, none of these measures are recognized in accordance with GAAP.  The classification of expenses as either variable or fixed is judgmental and other companies might classify such expenses differently.  These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

We closely monitor variable costs and seek to achieve the contributive margin in our business model.  Over a period of many years, we have generally maintained a contributive margin of between 45% - 47% of revenues.  The erosion of average selling prices, particularly of our semiconductor products, that is typical of our industry and inflation negatively impact contributive margin and drive us to continually seek ways to reduce our variable costs.  Our variable cost reduction efforts include increasing the efficiency in our production facilities by expending capital for automation, reducing materials costs, materials substitution, increasing wafer size and shrinking dies to maximize efficiency in our semiconductor production processes, and other yield improvement activities.

Our cost management strategy also includes a focus on controlling fixed costs recorded as costs of products sold or selling, general, and administrative expenses and maintaining our break-even point (adjusted for acquisitions).  We seek to limit increases in selling, general, and administrative expenses to the rate of inflation, excluding foreign currency exchange effects and substantially independent of sales volume changes. At constant fixed costs, we would expect each $1 million increase in revenues to increase our operating income by approximately $450,000 to $470,000.  Sudden changes in the business conditions, however,such as the current COVID-19 situation, may not allow us to quickly adapt our manufacturing capacity and cost structure.

Occasionally, our ongoing cost containment activities are not adequate and we must take actions to maintain our cost competitiveness.  We incurred significant restructuring expenses in our past to reduce our cost structure.  Historically, our primary cost reduction technique was through the transfer of production to the extent possible from high-labor-cost countries to lower-labor-cost countries.  We believe that our manufacturing footprint is suitable to serve our customers and end markets, while maintaining lower manufacturing costs.  Since 2013, our cost reduction programs have primarily focused on reducing fixed costs, including selling, general, and administrative expenses.

We continue to monitor the economic environment and its potential effects on our customers and the end markets that we serve.serve, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

In the third fiscal quarter of 2019, we announced global cost reduction and management rejuvenation programs as part of our continuous efforts to improve efficiency and operating performance.  We incurred restructuring expense of $7.3$24.1 million related to this programsince the inception of the programs.  We did not incur any restructuring expenses during the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.April 4, 2020.

The programs are primarily designed to reduce manufacturing fixed costs and selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") costs company-wide, and provide management rejuvenation.  The programs in total are expected to lower costs by approximately $15 million annually when fully implemented, of which approximately 50% is expected to be realized as reduced manufacturing fixed costs and 50% is expected to be realized as reduced SG&A expenses.  We expect to incur costs (primarily cash severance expenses) of approximately $25 million related to the programs.  The implementation of these programs will not impact planned research and development activities.

We are first solicitingsolicited volunteers to accept a voluntary separation / early retirement offer.offer, which was generally successful.  The voluntary separation benefits vary by country and job classification, but generally offer a cash loyalty bonus.  AdditionalA limited number of involuntary terminations will likely beare necessary to achieve the cost reduction targets. We expect these cost reductions to be fully achieved by December 2020.

No manufacturing facility closures are currently expected pursuant to these programs. Except for these programs, we do not anticipate any other material restructuring activities during the remainder of 2019 orin 2020.  However, a continued sluggish business environment for the electronics industry, a prolonged impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, or a significant economic downturn may require us to implement additional restructuring initiatives.

In uncertain times, we focus on managing our production capacities in accordance with customer requirements, and maintain discipline in terms of our fixed costs and capital expenditures. Even as we seek to manage our costs, we remain cognizant of the future requirements of our demanding markets. We continue to pursue our growth plans through investing in capacities for strategic product lines, and through increasing our resources for R&D, technical marketing, and field application engineering; supplemented by opportunistic acquisitions of specialty businesses.

Our long-term strategy includes growth through the integration of acquired businesses, and GAAP requires plant closure and employee termination costs that we incur in connection with our acquisition activities to be recorded as expenses in our consolidated statement of operations, as such expenses are incurred.  We have not incurred any material plant closure or employee termination costs related to any of the businesses acquired since 2011, but we expect to have some level of future restructuring expenses due to acquisitions.
4135




Foreign Currency Translation

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks, particularly due to transactions in currencies other than the functional currencies of certain subsidiaries.  We occasionally use forward exchange contracts to economically hedge a portion of these exposures.

GAAP requires that we identify the “functional currency” of each of our subsidiaries and measure all elements of the financial statements in that functional currency.  A subsidiary’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates.  In cases where a subsidiary is relatively self-contained within a particular country, the local currency is generally deemed to be the functional currency.  However, a foreign subsidiary that is a direct and integral component or extension of the parent company’s operations generally would have the parent company’s currency as its functional currency.  We have both situations among our subsidiaries.

Foreign Subsidiaries which use the Local Currency as the Functional Currency

We finance our operations in Europe and certain locations in Asia in local currencies, and accordingly, these subsidiaries utilize the local currency as their functional currency.  For those subsidiaries where the local currency is the functional currency, assets and liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheets have been translated at the rate of exchange as of the balance sheet date. Translation adjustments do not impact the results of operations and are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

For those subsidiaries where the local currency is the functional currency, revenues and expenses incurred in the local currency are translated at the average exchange rate for the year.  While the translation of revenues and expenses incurred in the local currency into U.S. dollars does not directly impact the statements of operations, the translation effectively increases or decreases the U.S. dollar equivalent of revenues generated and expenses incurred in those foreign currencies.  The dollar generally was stronger during the thirdfirst fiscal quarter and first nine fiscal months of 20192020 compared to the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periods,period, with the translation of foreign currency revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars decreasing reported revenues and expenses versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periods.period.

Foreign Subsidiaries which use the U.S. Dollar as the Functional Currency

Our operations in Israel and most significant locations in Asia are largely financed in U.S. dollars, and accordingly, these subsidiaries utilize the U.S. dollar as their functional currency.  For those foreign subsidiaries where the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, all foreign currency financial statement amounts are remeasured into U.S. dollars. Exchange gains and losses arising from remeasurement of foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in the results of operations.  While these subsidiaries transact most business in U.S. dollars, they may have significant costs, particularly payroll-related, which are incurred in the local currency. The cost of products sold for the thirdfirst fiscal quarter and first nine fiscal months of 20192020 have been slightly favorably impacted compared to the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periodsperiod by local currency transactions of subsidiaries which use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency.

36
42



Results of Operations

Statements of operations’ captions as a percentage of net revenues and the effective tax rates were as follows:

 Fiscal quarters ended  Nine fiscal months ended  Fiscal quarters ended 
 September 28, 2019  June 29, 2019  September 29, 2018  September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019  March 30, 2019 
Cost of products sold  76.1%  74.5%  69.7%  74.0%  70.4%  76.0%  77.8%  71.7%
Gross profit  23.9%  25.5%  30.3%  26.0%  29.6%  24.0%  22.2%  28.3%
Selling, general & administrative expenses  14.6%  13.9%  12.6%  14.1%  13.4%  16.3%  15.5%  13.9%
Operating income  8.1%  11.6%  17.7%  11.6%  16.2%
Income before taxes and noncontrolling interest  7.0%  10.3%  16.2%  10.4%  14.0%
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders  4.8%  6.5%  10.0%  7.3%  10.8%
Operating income (loss)  7.7%  4.0%  14.5%
Income (loss) before taxes and noncontrolling interest  5.9%  1.9%  13.4%
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders  4.4%  2.3%  10.1%
________                                
Effective tax rate  31.5%  36.9%  38.4%  29.9%  22.9%  24.2%  -25.4%  24.3%

Net Revenues

Net revenues were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended 
 September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 
Net revenues $628,329  $685,240  $780,972  $2,058,728  $2,258,797 
 Fiscal quarters ended 
 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $612,841  $609,577  $745,159 

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
 
 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
June 29, 2019 $(56,911)  -8.3%      
September 29, 2018 $(152,643)  -19.5% $(200,069)  -8.9%
 Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $3,264   0.5%
March 30, 2019 $(132,318)  -17.8%

Changes in net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior
Quarter
 
vs. Prior Year
Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year-to-Date
 vs. Prior Quarter  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:           
Decrease in volume-7.1% -17.4% -6.8%
Change in volume  1.6%  -15.0%
Decrease in average selling prices-1.1% -1.9% -0.5%  -1.1%  -2.9%
Foreign currency effects-0.2% -1.1% -1.9%  -0.1%  -0.8%
Acquisitions0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other0.1% 0.9% 0.1%  0.1%  0.9%
Net change-8.3% -19.5% -8.9%  0.5%  -17.8%

We experienced a substantial, broad-based increase in demand for our products beginning in the first fiscal quarter of 2017 that continued through the third fiscal quarter of 2018.  Demand started to decrease in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2018 and the decrease has accelerated through the third fiscal quarter of 2019 as customers, particularly distributors, have significantly reduced orders as they decreasedecreased their inventory.  The decrease in demand resulted in decreased net revenues compared to the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periods.ended March 30, 2019.  Net revenues began to increase in the first fiscal quarter of 2020, but have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gross Profit and Margins

Gross profit margins for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 were 23.9%24.0%, versus 25.5%22.2% and 30.3%,28.3% for the comparable prior fiscal quarter and prior year period, respectively.  Gross profit margins forThe increase versus the nineprior fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 were 26.0%, versus 29.6% for the comparable prior year period.  The decreases arequarter is primarily due to increased volume, manufacturing efficiencies, and changes in tariffs.  The decrease versus the decreases inprior year quarter is primarily due to decreased sales volume and the impacts of U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China.average selling prices.  We were able to offset the negative impacts of inflation and average selling price decline by cost reductions and innovation.  Contributive margin was also negatively impacted by costs to adapt direct labor and near-term foundry capacities in the second and third fiscal quarters of 2019.maintain our contributive margin.
4337




Segments

Analysis of revenues and gross profit margins for our segments is provided below.

MOSFETs

Net revenues and gross profit margin of the MOSFETs segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $126,747  $128,842  $144,260  $392,930  $408,325  $116,893  $116,215  $137,341 
Gross profit margin  24.1%  24.8%  27.0%  25.1%  26.8%  24.1%  23.7%  26.3%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
 
 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
June 29, 2019 $(2,095)  -1.6%      
September 29, 2018 $(17,513)  -12.1% $(15,395)  -3.8%
 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 4, 2020
 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $678   0.6%
March 30, 2019 $(20,448)  -14.9%

Changes in MOSFETs segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior
Quarter
 
vs. Prior Year
Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year-to Date
 vs. Prior Quarter  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:           
Decrease in volume-0.1% -8.4% -0.7%
Change in volume  0.9%  -9.8%
Decrease in average selling prices-1.5% -3.9% -2.4%  -0.2%  -5.8%
Foreign currency effects-0.2% -0.6% -1.0%  -0.1%  -0.4%
Other0.2% 0.8% 0.3%  0.0%  1.1%
Net change-1.6% -12.1% -3.8%  0.6%  -14.9%

Net revenues of theThe MOSFETs segment decreasednet revenues increased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter, but decreased significantly versus the prior year quarter, and moderatelyquarter.  The slight increase versus the prior year-to-date period.fiscal quarter was the net result from significant increases in the Asia and Americas regions, partially offset by a significant decrease in the Europe region primarily due to a singularity of a last-time-buy in the prior fiscal quarter.  The decrease versus the prior year-to-date periodyear quarter was primarily due to distributor inventory reductions and the temporary closure of our main manufacturing facility in China due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The decrease was partially offset by the significant increasegrowth in the first fiscal quarter versus the prior year.  The increaserevenues from automotive customers as well as with our IC product business particularly in net revenues versus the prior fiscal quarterEurope and the prior year periods from European and American end customers were offset by the significant decrease from distributor customers in all regions.  The decreases in our biggest market, Asian distributors, were partially offset by significant increases in our integrated circuits products.Asia.

Gross profit margin decreasedincreased versus the prior fiscal quarter, andbut decreased versus the prior year periods.quarter.  The decreaseincrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to lower average selling prices.cost reduction measures.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to lower volume and lower average selling prices.  The decrease versus the prior year-to-date period is primarily due to lower average selling prices the impact of U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China, and costs associated with near-term foundry capacity adaptations, which weresignificantly lower volume, partially offset by positive foreign currency impacts and an increase in inventory.cost reduction measures.

The ongoing reduced demand from some end markets continues to increase the pressure on pricing.  We experienced a slight decrease in average selling prices versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year-to-date period and a moderate decreasequarter.  The reduced customer demand versus the prior year quarter.quarter significantly increased pricing pressure and resulted in a significant decrease in average selling prices. 

We continue to invest to expand mid- and long-term manufacturing capacity for strategic product lines at our internal fab and at third-party foundries.lines.
4438




Diodes

Net revenues and gross profit marginmargins of the Diodes segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $123,879  $142,042  $186,492  $433,761  $535,975  $115,343  $123,382  $167,840 
Gross profit margin  17.1%  20.3%  29.3%  21.6%  28.0%  16.9%  16.3%  25.9%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
 
 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
June 29, 2019 $(18,163)  -12.8%      
September 29, 2018 $(62,613)  -33.6% $(102,214)  -19.1%
 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 4, 2020
 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $(8,039)  -6.5%
March 30, 2019 $(52,497)  -31.3%

Changes in Diodes segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior
Quarter
 
vs. Prior Year
Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year-to-Date
 vs. Prior Quarter  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:           
Decrease in volume-10.5% -31.2% -17.7%  -4.2%  -28.1%
Decrease in average selling prices-2.6% -3.9% -0.4%  -2.5%  -5.6%
Foreign currency effects-0.2% -0.7% -1.3%  -0.1%  -0.5%
Other0.5% 2.2% 0.3%  0.3%  2.9%
Net change-12.8% -33.6% -19.1%  -6.5%  -31.3%

Net revenues of ourthe Diodes segment declined significantly versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periods.  Net revenues decreased significantly in all regions and sales channels versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periods.  The decrease was most significant with our distribution customers in Asia.

Gross profit margin decreased versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year periods.  The decreases versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  Inventory reductions by distributors continue to burden our business.  The first fiscal quarter are primarilyof 2020 was also impacted by the temporary closure of our main manufacturing facility in China due to the significant decrease in volume and lower average selling prices.  COVID-19 outbreak.  The decrease versus the prior year-to-date period isfiscal quarter was primarily due to decreased revenue from distribution customers, partially offset by significant growth with end customers in the significantAmericas and Europe regions.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter was in volumeall regions and sales channels, particularly distributor customers.

Gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter, but decreased versus the prior year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter was primarily due to a change in the impact of U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China.  Our cost reduction efforts offsetGross profit margin decreased versus the impact from cost inflationprior year quarter due to decreased sales volume and the costs associated with the adaptation of direct labor to the lower sales volume.average selling prices.

The ongoing low level of demand increased the pressure onAverage selling prices.  We experienced a slight decrease in average selling prices decreased moderately versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year-to-date period and a moderate decreasesignificantly versus the prior year quarter.  Unfavorable product mix contributed to the decreases in average selling prices.


4539




OptoelectronicOptoelectronic Components

Net revenues and gross profit marginmargins of the Optoelectronic Components segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $50,702  $60,675  $76,443  $171,939  $224,110  $54,179  $51,047  $60,562 
Gross profit margin  21.5%  26.8%  36.2%  25.1%  36.3%  26.9%  20.2%  26.4%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
 
 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
June 29, 2019 $(9,973)  -16.4%      
September 29, 2018 $(25,741)  -33.7% $(52,171)  -23.3%
 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 4, 2020
 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $3,132   6.1%
March 30, 2019 $(6,383)  -10.5%

Changes in Optoelectronic Components segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior
Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year-to-Date
 vs. Prior Quarter  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:           
Decrease in volume-13.5% -29.5% -19.4%
Change in volume  5.6%  -7.9%
Decrease in average selling prices-2.7% -6.0% -3.5%  -0.8%  -2.2%
Foreign currency effects-0.3% -1.0% -1.9%  -0.2%  -1.2%
Other0.1% 2.8% 1.5%  1.5%  0.8%
Net change-16.4% -33.7% -23.3%  6.1%  -10.5%

Net revenues of our Optoelectronic Components segment  decreasedincreased significantly versus the prior fiscal quarter, andbut decreased significantly versus the prior year periods.quarter.  The decreases wereincrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to significant growth in the Americas and Europe regions, particularly with distributor customers.  The increase was partially offset by significant decrease in revenues from the Asia region.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter was in all regions and sales channels, particularly distributor customers.in the Americas and Asia regions.

The gross profit margin decreasedincreased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year periods.quarter.  The decreases areincrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to decreasedincreased sales volume, which led to manufacturing efficiencies, and an increase in inventory, partially offset by lower average selling prices and cost inflation,inflation.  The increase versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to cost reductions, partially offset by lower average selling prices and higher inventory obsolescence.cost inflation.

The pricing pressure for our established Optoelectronic Components products has increased as demand remains low.

The Optoelectronic Components segment has been particularly affected by high inventories at distributionAverage selling prices decreased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter and the resulting lower order rate, an unfavorable product mix, and a general weakness in one of its main product lines.  We expect the business to return to historical levels of profitability after this normalization phase.prior year quarter.
4640




Resistors & Inductors

Net revenues and gross profit marginmargins of the Resistors & Inductors segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $228,577  $242,383  $257,330  $731,431  $755,323  $159,208  $147,883  $188,831 
Gross profit margin  28.8%  29.5%  34.3%  30.5%  33.3%  28.1%  23.5%  33.1%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
 
 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
June 29, 2019 $(13,806)  -5.7%      
September 29, 2018 $(28,753)  -11.2% $(23,892)  -3.2%
 
Fiscal quarter ended
April 4, 2020
 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $11,325   7.7%
March 30, 2019 $(29,623)  -15.7%

Changes in Resistors & Inductors segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior
Quarter
 
vs. Prior Year
Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year-to-Date
 vs. Prior Quarter  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:           
Decrease in volume-5.7% -8.7% -1.5%
Change in volume  8.9%  -12.0%
Decrease in average selling prices-0.3% -0.5% -0.1%  -0.6%  -1.0%
Foreign currency effects-0.3% -1.4% -2.3%  -0.3%  -1.2%
Acquisitions0.0% 0.0% 0.5%
Other0.6% -0.6% 0.2%  -0.3%  -1.5%
Net change-5.7% -11.2% -3.2%  7.7%  -15.7%

Net revenues of the Resistors & Inductors segment decreasedincreased significantly versus the prior fiscal quarter, andbut decreased significantly versus the prior year quarter, and moderatelyperiod.  The increase versus the prior year-to-date period.fiscal quarter is primarily attributable to the Europe and Americas regions and distributor, industrial, and automotive customers.  The decrease versus the prior year-to-date period was partially offset by the significant increase in net revenues in the first fiscalyear quarter of 2019 versus the prior year.  Net revenues decreased foris due to all regions and primarily distributor and industrial customers.

The gross profit margin increased versus the prior fiscal quarter, and prior year quarter, except for the Asia region, which increasedbut decreased versus the prior fiscal quarter.year period.  The decrease in net revenuesincrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to distribution customersincreased sales volume and the  military and aerospace end market.manufacturing efficiencies, partially offset by lower average selling prices.  The decrease in net revenues versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to distribution customersdecreased sales volume, decreased average selling prices, labor and the industrial end market.materials cost increases, and negative impact of exchange rates.

The gross profit marginAverage selling prices decreased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year periods.  The decrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to lower volume and a reduction in inventory, which was partially offset by our cost reduction efforts.  The decrease versus the prior year periods is primarily due to lower volume, inefficiencies caused by lower volume, increased labor costs, negative foreign currency impacts and a reduction in inventory.quarter.

Due to the strong business environment throughout 2018, average selling prices increased through the first nine fiscal months of 2018 before starting to decrease consistent with our historical experience in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2018.  This resulted in average selling prices that were slightly lower versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year periods.
41
47



CapacitorsInductors

Net revenues and gross profit marginmargins of the CapacitorsInductors segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $98,424  $111,298  $116,447  $328,667  $335,064  $73,785  $76,520  $71,640 
Gross profit margin  22.0%  23.5%  23.0%  23.6%  22.7%  31.2%  33.5%  32.5%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
Fiscal quarter ended
September 28, 2019
 
Nine fiscal months ended
September 28, 2019
 
 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
Change in net
revenues
  % change 
June 29, 2019 $(12,874)  -11.6%      
September 29, 2018 $(18,023)  -15.5% $(6,397)  -1.9%
 Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $(2,735)  -3.6%
March 30, 2019 $2,145   3.0%

Changes in Inductors segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior Quarter  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:      
Change in volume  -0.9%  6.5%
Decrease in average selling prices  -2.6%  -2.7%
Foreign currency effects  0.0%  -0.6%
Other  -0.1%  -0.2%
Net change  -3.6%  3.0%

Net revenues of the Inductors segment decreased versus the prior fiscal quarter, but increased versus the prior year quarter.  The decrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to the Asia region and distributor and automotive customers.  The increase versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to the Americas and Asia regions and medical and military and aerospace customers.

The gross profit margin decreased versus the prior fiscal quarter and the prior year quarter.  The decrease versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to decreased volume and average selling prices.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to decreased average selling prices and inventory obsolescence.

Average selling prices decreased slightly versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year quarter.

We expect long-term growth in this segment, and are positioned to capitalize on future market upturns.
42




Capacitors

Net revenues and gross profit margins of the Capacitors segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 Fiscal quarters ended 
 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Net revenues $93,433  $94,530  $118,945 
Gross profit margin  21.8%  17.9%  25.0%

The change in net revenues versus the comparable prior periods was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 
 Change in net revenues % change 
December 31, 2019 $(1,097)  -1.2%
March 30, 2019 $(25,512)  -21.4%

Changes in Capacitors segment net revenues were attributable to the following:

 vs. Prior
Quarter
 
vs. Prior Year
Quarter
 
vs. Prior
Year-to-Date
 
vs. Prior
Quarter
  vs. Prior Year Quarter 
Change attributable to:           
Decrease in volume-12.0% -16.1% -1.1%  -0.5%  -21.1%
Increase in average selling prices0.6% 2.8% 2.3%
Change in average selling prices  -0.6%  0.8%
Foreign currency effects-0.4% -1.6% -2.8%  -0.2%  -1.1%
Other0.2% -0.6% -0.3%  0.1%  0.0%
Net change-11.6% -15.5% -1.9%  -1.2%  -21.4%

Net revenues of the Capacitors segment decreased significantlyslightly versus the prior fiscal quarter and significantly versus the prior year quarter and decreased slightly versus the prior year-to-date period.quarter.  Net revenues decreased versus the prior fiscal quarter primarily in the Asia region, which was partially offset by increases in the Americas and prior year periods in allEurope regions except for Americas, whichand increased versus the prior year-to-date period.revenues from automotive customers.  The decrease in net revenues versus the prior fiscalyear quarter and prior year periods is primarily due to distributionall regions and primarily distributor and industrial customers.

The gross profit margin decreasedincreased versus the prior fiscal quarter, and prior year quarter, but increaseddecreased versus the prior year-to-date period.year quarter.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to a more profitable product mix and manufacturing efficiencies.  The decrease versus the prior fiscal quarter and prior year fiscal quarter is primarily due to lower sales volume and increased metal and labor costs, partially offset by higher average selling prices and our cost reduction efforts.  The increase versus the prior year-to-date period is primarily due to higher average selling prices and more profitable product mix.volume.

AverageDespite the significantly lower sales volume, average selling prices increased slightly versus the prior fiscalyear quarter andprimarily due to increased prices for certain materials that were passed through to our customers.  Average selling prices decreased slightly versus the prior year periods.fiscal quarter.
4843




Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended Fiscal quarters ended 
September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 April 4, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 30, 2019 
Total SG&A expenses $91,796  $95,112  $98,198  $290,332  $303,381  $99,832  $94,299  $103,424 
as a percentage of revenues  14.6%  13.9%  12.6%  14.1%  13.4%  16.3%  15.5%  13.9%

The overall decrease in SG&A expenses is primarilyfor the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 include $0.3 million of incremental costs separable from normal operations directly attributable to reductionsthe COVID-19 outbreak.  SG&A expenses increased versus the prior fiscal quarter primarily due to incentive compensation, but were below expectations due to reduced travel and favorable foreign currency exchange impacts.

Certain items included in SG&A expenses impactother discretionary spending due to the comparability of these amounts, as summarized below (in thousands):

 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended 
 September 28, 2019 June 29, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 
Amortization of intangible assets $2,112  $2,115  $3,240  $6,366  $9,665 
Net loss (gain) on sales of assets  (6)  11   26   (168)  (2,216)

Certain intangible assets became fully amortized in the third fiscal quarter of 2018.

In the third fiscal quarter of 2019, we announced a restructuring program targeting SG&A expenses.  See "Cost Management" above.
49


COVID-19 outbreak.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest expense for the fiscal quarter ended September 28,April 4, 2020 was unchanged versus the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019 and increased $0.4by $0.2 million versus the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2019, but decreased $2.2 million versus September 29, 2018.  Interest expense for the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 decreased by $1.7 million versus the nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.March 30, 2019.  The increase versus the prior fiscal quarter is primarily due to higher average amounts outstandingborrowings on the revolving credit facility.  However, as a result of using cash repatriated in the third fiscal quarter of 2019 the outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility, was reduced to zeropartially offset by September 28, 2019.  The decrease versus the prior year quarter is primarily due to reduced interest expense on the convertible senior debentures as a result of  using cash repatriatedrepurchases in 2018 to repurchase convertible senior debentures.  The decrease versus the prior year-to-date period is primarily attributable to reduced interest expense on the revolving credit facility2019 and the2020.

We repurchased $14.3 million principal amount of convertible senior debentures asin 2020.  We recognized a result of using cash repatriated in 2018 to repay the balance$2.9 million loss on early extinguishment of the credit facility in the third fiscal quarter of 2018 and to repurchaserepurchased convertible senior debentures, partially offset by the issuance of convertible senior notes due 2025 in the second fiscal quarter of 2018.debentures.

The following tables analyze the components of the line “Other” on the consolidated condensed statements of operations (in thousands):

 Fiscal quarters ended     Fiscal quarters ended    
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  Change  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019  Change 
Foreign exchange gain (loss) $1,113  $(254) $1,367  $1,864  $(1,576) $3,440 
Interest income  2,365   3,504   (1,139)  1,854   1,734   120 
Other components of other periodic pension cost  (3,068)  (3,848)  780 
Investment income (expense)  1,556   (37)  1,593   (437)  (97)  (340)
Other  32   (323)  355   (15)  135   (150)
 $5,066  $2,890  $2,176  $198  $(3,652) $3,850 

  Fiscal quarters ended    
  September 28, 2019  June 29, 2019  Change 
Foreign exchange gain (loss) $1,113  $(481) $1,594 
Interest income  2,365   2,147   218 
Investment income (expense)  1,556   1,399   157 
Other  32   (95)  127 
  $5,066  $2,970  $2,096 

 Nine fiscal months ended     Fiscal quarters ended    
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018  Change  April 4, 2020  March 30, 2019  Change 
Foreign exchange gain (loss) $162  $(997) $1,159  $1,864  $(470) $2,334 
Interest income  6,711   8,302   (1,591)  1,854   2,199   (345)
Other components of other periodic pension cost  (3,068)  (3,396)  328 
Investment income (expense)  6,545   (1,491)  8,036   (437)  3,590   (4,027)
Other  (74)  (374)  300   (15)  (11)  (4)
 $13,344  $5,440  $7,904  $198  $1,912  $(1,714)

5044




Income Taxes

For the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2019,April 4, 2020, our effective tax rate was 31.5%24.2%, as compared to 36.9%-25.4% and 38.4%24.3% for the fiscal quarters ended June 29,December 31, 2019 and September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, respectively.  For the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019, our effective tax rate was 29.9%, as compared to 22.9% for the nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.  With the reduction in the U.S. statutory rate to 21% beginning January 1, 2018, we expect that our effective tax rate will now be higher than the U.S. statutory rate, excluding unusual transactions.  Historically, the effective tax rates were generally less than the U.S. statutory rate primarily because of earnings in foreign jurisdictions.  Discrete tax items impacted our effective tax rate for each periodfiscal quarter presented.

We recorded additional tax expensebenefits of $2.0$0.6 million duringin the ninefirst fiscal months ended September 28,quarter 2019 due to the remeasurement of the deferred tax liability related to our cash repatriation program.program, primarily due to foreign currency effects.  These types of remeasurement adjustments will continue until the amounts are repatriated.  During the second and third fiscal quarters of 2019, we repatriated $73.6 million and $115.2 million, respectively, to the United States, and paid withholding and foreign taxes of approximately $20.5 million and $18.3 million, respectively.

As part of our cash repatriation activity, we settled an intercompany loan, which previously had been accounted for at the historical foreign exchange rate (akin to an equity contribution) because the debtor entity did not have the intent or ability to repay such intercompany loan.   Currency translation adjustments were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, and were not included in U.S. GAAP pre-tax income.  Our cash repatriation activity resulted in the ability to repay such intercompany loan.  Upon settlement of this intercompany loan, the foreign entity realized a taxable gain.  Income tax expense for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2019 and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019 includes tax expense of $7.6 million related to this tax-basis foreign exchange gain.

The effective tax raterates for the nine fiscal monthsquarters ended September 28,April 4, 2020, December 31, 2019, wasand March 30, 2019 were also impacted by the effect of the repurchase of convertible senior debentures in the first fiscal quarter of 2019.debentures.  We recognized a tax benefitbenefits of $1.3 million, $0.3 million, and $1.3 million in the fiscal quarterquarters ended April 4, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 30, 2019, respectively, resulting from the extinguishments, reflecting the reduction in deferred tax liabilities related to the special tax attributes of the extinguished debentures. 

During the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28, 2019,April 4, 2020, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits increaseddecreased by $5.5$1.3 million on a net basis, principallyprimarily due to increases for tax positions taken incurrency translation adjustments and the current and prior periods and interest,expiration of a statute, partially offset by expiration of statutes and payments.

Income tax expense for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018 includes additional tax expense of $13.5 million and $25.5 million, respectively, recognized as a result of additional analysis of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act completed in 2018.
The Company recognized a tax benefit on the pre-tax loss on early extinguishment of debt in the second fiscal quarter of 2018.  The Company also recognized a tax benefit of $34.0 million, reflecting the reduction in deferred tax liabilities related to the special tax attributes of the extinguished debentures.

We also recorded additional tax expense of $0.7 million and tax benefits of $7.0 million during the third fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended September 29, 2018, respectively, due to the remeasurement of the deferred tax liability related to our cash repatriation program.  We repatriated $274 million and $450 million to the U.S. pursuant to this program in the second and third fiscal quarters of 2018.  As a result of this repatriation, we paid cash taxes of $92.1 million and $64.7 million in the second and third fiscal quarters of 2018, respectively.
interest.

We operate in a global environment with significant operations in various locations outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting our earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various locations where we operate. Part of our historical strategy has been to achieve cost savings through the transfer and expansion of manufacturing operations to countries where we can take advantage of lower labor costs and available tax and other government-sponsored incentives.  Accordingly, our effective tax rate has historically been less than the U.S. statutory rate, except in years where there are material discrete items.

Additional information about income taxes is included in Note 65 to our consolidated condensed financial statements included in Item 1.statements.

5145




Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources

We focus on our ability to generate cash flows from operations. The cash generated from operations is used to fund our capital expenditure plans, and cash in excess of our capital expenditure needs is available to fund our acquisition strategy, to reduce debt levels, and to pay dividends and repurchase stock.  We have generated cash flows from operations in excess of $200 million in each of the last 1718 years, and cash flows from operations in excess of $100 million in each of the last 2425 years.

Management uses a non-GAAP measure, "free cash," to evaluate our ability to fund acquisitions, repay debt, and otherwise enhance stockholder value through stock repurchases or dividends.  See "Overview" above for "free cash" definition and reconciliation to GAAP.  Vishay has generated positive "free cash" in each of the past 2223 years, and "free cash" in excess of $80 million in each of the last 1718 years. In this volatile economic environment, we continue to focus on the generation of free cash, including an emphasis on cost controls.

During 2018,2019, we repatriated approximately $724 million to the United States, and paid cash taxes of $156.8 million related to the repatriations.  We repatriated approximately $188.7 million to the United States, and paid cash taxes of $38.8 million related to the repatriations in 2019.repatriations.  The payment of these cash taxes was recorded as an operating cash flow and any future cash taxes associated with the TCJA transition tax and related foreign taxes on repatriated cash will generally be recorded as operating cash flows.  The payment of these cash taxes significantly impacted cash flows from operations and free cash for the year ended December 31, 2018 and nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.  We expect our business to continue to be a reliable generator of free cash, partially offset by such tax payments.  There is no assurance, however, that we will be able to continue to generate cash flows from operations and free cash at the same levels, or at all, going forward if the current economic environment worsens.

In the second fiscal quarter of 2019, we entered intoWe maintain a newrevolving credit facility, which provides an aggregate commitment of $750 million of revolving loans available until June 5, 2024.  The newmaximum amount available on the revolving credit facility replaces our previous credit agreement that provided for an aggregate commitment of $640 million, and that was scheduled to mature on December 10, 2020.is restricted by the financial covenants described below.  The new credit facility also provides us the ability to request up to $300 million of incremental facilities, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, which could take the form of additional revolving commitments, incremental “term loan A” or “term loan B” facilities, or incremental equivalent debt. 

At September 28, 2019,April 4, 2020, we had $54 million outstanding on our revolving credit facility.  We had no amounts outstanding underat December 31, 2019. We borrowed $57 million and repaid $3 million on the revolving credit facility during the three fiscal months ended April 4, 2020.  The average outstanding balance on our revolving credit facility.facility calculated at fiscal month-ends was $34.3 million and the highest amount outstanding on our revolving credit facility at a fiscal month end was $54 million during the three fiscal months ended April 4, 2020.

The revolving credit facility allows an unlimited amount of defined “Investments,” which include certain intercompany transactions and acquisitions, provided our pro forma leverage ratio is equal to or less than 2.75 to 1.00.  If our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, such Investments are subject to certain limitations.

The credit facility also allows an unlimited amount of defined "Restricted Payments," which include cash dividends and share repurchases, provided our pro forma leverage ratio is equal to or less than 2.50 to 1.00.  If our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, the credit facility allows such payments up to $100 million per annum (subject to a cap of $300 million for the term of the facility, with up to $25 million of any unused amount of the $100 million per annum base available for use in the next succeeding calendar year).

Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an interest margin.  The applicable interest margin is based on our leverage ratio.  Based on our current leverage ratio, any new borrowings will bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50%, the same as pursuant to the previous credit agreement.  The interest rate on any borrowings increases to LIBOR plus 1.75% if our leverage ratio is between 1.50 to 1 and 2.50 to 1 and further increases to 2.00% if our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 2.50 to 1.

We also pay a commitment fee, also based on its leverage ratio, on undrawn amounts.   The undrawn commitment fee, based on Vishay's current leverage ratio, is 0.25% per annum, an improvement of 5 basis points over the previous credit agreement.  Such undrawn commitment fee increases to 0.30% per annum if our leverage ratio is between 1.50 to 1 and 2.50 to 1 and further increases to 0.35% per annum if our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 2.50 to 1. 

The borrowings under the credit facility are secured by a lien on substantially all assets, including  accounts receivable, inventory, machinery and equipment, and general intangibles (but excluding real estate, intellectual property registered or licensed solely for use in, or arising solely under the laws of, any country other than the United States, assets located solely outside of the United States and deposit and securities accounts), of Vishay and certain significant subsidiaries located in the United States, and pledges of stock in certain significant domestic and foreign subsidiaries; and are guaranteed by certain significant subsidiaries.  

The credit facility also limits or restricts us from, among other things, incurring indebtedness, incurring liens on its respective assets, making investments and acquisitions (assuming our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00), making asset sales, and paying cash dividends and making other restricted payments (assuming our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.00), and requires us to comply with other covenants, including the maintenance of specific financial ratios.

The financial maintenance covenants include (a) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.00 to 1; and (b) a leverage ratio of not more than 3.25 to 1 (and a pro forma ratio of 3.00 to 1 on the date of incurrence of additional debt). The computation of these ratios is prescribed in Article VI of the Credit Agreement between Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which has been filed with the SEC as Exhibit 10.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2019.
52



We were in compliance with all financial covenants under the credit facility at September 28, 2019.April 4, 2020.  Our interest coverage ratio and leverage ratio were 19.2915.44 to 1 and  1.161.67 to 1, respectively.  We expect to continue to be in compliance with these covenants based on current projections.  Based on our current EBITDA and outstanding revolver balance, the usable capacity on the revolving credit facility is approximately $619 million.

If we are not in compliance with all of the required financial covenants, the credit facility could be terminated by the lenders, and any amounts then outstanding pursuant to the credit facility could become immediately payable. Additionally, our convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 and our convertible senior notes due 2025 have cross-default provisions that could accelerate repayment in the event the indebtedness under the credit facility is accelerated.
46




We had no amounts outstanding on our revolvingThe credit facility at December 31, 2018. We borrowed $38 millionallows an unlimited amount of defined “Investments,” which include certain intercompany transactions and repaid $38 million onacquisitions, provided our pro forma leverage ratio is equal to or less than 2.75 to 1.00.  If our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, such Investments are subject to certain limitations.

The credit facility also allows an unlimited amount of defined "Restricted Payments," which include cash dividends and share repurchases, provided our pro forma leverage ratio is equal to or less than 2.50 to 1.00.  If our pro forma leverage ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, the credit facility duringallows such payments up to $100 million per annum (subject to a cap of $300 million for the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.  The average outstanding balance on our creditterm of the facility, calculated at fiscal month-ends was $8.1with up to $25 million andof any unused amount of the highest amount outstanding on our revolving credit facility at a fiscal month end was $28$100 million duringper annum base available for use in the nine fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.next succeeding calendar year).

During 2018, we issued $600 million principal amount of 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2025 to qualified institutional investors and repatriated approximately $724 million to the United States.  We used substantially all of the proceeds from the issuance and the repatriated amounts to reduce the outstanding balance ofBorrowings under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an interest margin.  The applicable interest margin is based on our leverage ratio.  Based on our current leverage ratio, any new borrowings will bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.75%.  The interest rate on any borrowings decreases to zero,LIBOR plus 1.50% if our leverage ratio is below 1.50 to repay1 and increases to 2.00% if our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 2.50 to 1.

We also pay a commitment fee, also based on its leverage ratio, on undrawn amounts.   The undrawn commitment fee, based on Vishay's current leverage ratio, is 0.30% per annum.  Such undrawn commitment fee decreases to 0.25% per annum if our leverage ratio is below 1.50 to 1 and increases to 0.35% per annum if our leverage ratio equals or exceeds 2.50 to 1. 

The borrowings under the credit facility are secured by a lien on substantially all assets, including  accounts receivable, inventory, machinery and equipment, and general intangibles (but excluding real estate, intellectual property registered or licensed solely for use in, or arising solely under the laws of, any country other than the United States, assets located solely outside of the United States and deposit and securities accounts), of Vishay and certain intercompany indebtedness,significant subsidiaries located in the United States, and to fund our 2018 repurchasespledges of convertible senior debentures.stock in certain significant domestic and foreign subsidiaries; and are guaranteed by certain significant subsidiaries.  

During the first fiscal quarter of 2019,2020, we repurchased $1.0 million, $12.3 million, and the remaining $2.2$14.3 million principal amount of convertible senior debentures due 2040, due 2041 and due 2042, respectively, for $22.7$19.9 million.  We used cash on hand, primarily repatriated cash,borrowed from our revolving credit facility to fund the repurchases.

During the second and third fiscal quarters of 2019, we repatriated approximately $73.6 million and $115.2 million, respectively, to the United States, and paid withholding and foreign taxes of approximately $20.5 million and $18.3 million, respectively.   Substantially all of these amounts are being used to repay certain intercompany indebtedness, repay the outstanding balance on our revolving credit facility, to pay the US transition tax, and to fund capital expansion projects.

After completing these phases of cash repatriation, there isWe have approximately $100 million of unremitted foreign earnings that we have deemed not permanently reinvested and thus hashave accrued foreign withholding and other taxes.  We continueplan to evaluaterepatriate the timing of the reparation of these remaining amounts and may decidein the second fiscal quarter of 2020, but the current COVID-19 outbreak could cause us to ultimately not repatriate some ofdefer these amounts. 

plans.  We also continue to evaluate the TCJA's provisions and may further adjust our financial and capital structure and business practices accordingly.

As of September 28, 2019,April 4, 2020, substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment were held in countries outside of the United States.  Our substantially undrawn credit facility provides us with significant operating liquidity in the United States.  We expect to fund any future repurchases of convertible debentures, as well as other obligations required to be paid by the U.S. parent company, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., including cash dividends to stockholders, share repurchases, and principal and interest payments on our debt instruments by borrowing under our revolving credit facility.  Our U.S. subsidiaries also have operating cash needs.

Management expects to use the credit facility from time-to-time to meet certain short-term financing needs.  We expect that cash on-hand and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our longer-term financing needs related to normal operating requirements, regular dividend payments, and our research and development and capital expenditure plans.  Additional acquisition activity, share repurchases, convertible debt repurchases, or conversion of our convertible debentures may require additional borrowing under our credit facility or may otherwise require us to incur additional debt.  No principal payments on our debt are due before the maturity of our new revolving credit facility in June 2024.

Prior to three months before the maturity date, our convertible senior debentures are convertible by the holders under certain circumstances.  The convertible senior debentures due 2040 and due 2041 and the convertible senior notes due 2025 are not currently convertible.  At the direction of our Board of Directors, we intend, upon conversion, to repay the principal amount of the any convertible debt instruments in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of our common stock.  We intend to finance the principal amount of any converted debentures using borrowings under our credit facility.  No conversions have occurred to date. 
5347





We invest a portion of our excess cash in highly liquid, high-quality instruments with maturities greater than 90 days, but less than 1 year, which we classify as short-term investments on our consolidated balance sheets.  As these investments were funded using a portion of excess cash and represent a significant aspect of our cash management strategy, we include the investments in the calculation of net cash and short-term investments (debt).

The interest rates on our short-term investments vary by location, but can be up to 150 bps higher than the interest rates on our cash accounts.  The average interest rate on our short-term investments was 0.04%0.65% due to the low interest rate environment in Europe.  Transactions related to these investments are classified as investing activities on our consolidated condensed statements of cash flows.

The amount of short-term investments at September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 is lower than normal due to the recently2018 and 2019 completed cash repatriation activity.

The following table summarizes the components of net cash and short-term investments (debt) at September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 (in thousands):

 September 28, 2019  December 31, 2018  April 4, 2020  December 31, 2019 
            
Credit facility $-  $-  $54,000  $- 
Convertible senior notes, due 2025*  505,591   495,203   512,745   509,128 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2040*  146   539   127   126 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2041*  8,175   12,812   1,050   6,677 
Convertible senior debentures, due 2042*  -   923 
Deferred financing costs  (17,650)  (14,968)  (15,826)  (16,784)
Total debt  496,262   494,509   552,096   499,147 
                
Cash and cash equivalents  731,483   686,032   680,703   694,133 
Short-term investments  56,043   78,286   140,725   108,822 
                
Net cash and short-term investments (debt) $291,264  $269,809  $269,332  $303,808 

*Represents the carrying amount of the convertible instruments, which is comprised of the principal amount of the instruments, net of the unamortized discount and the associated embedded derivative liability, when applicable.

"Net cash and short-term investments (debt)" does not have a uniform definition and is not recognized in accordance with GAAP. This measure should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. However, management believes that an analysis of "net cash and short-term investments (debt)" assists investors in understanding aspects of our cash and debt management. The measure, as calculated by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Our financial condition as of September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 continued to be strong, with a current ratio (current assets to current liabilities) of 3.5 to 1, as compared to 2.83.3 to 1 as of December 31, 2018.2019.  The increase is primarily due to the decrease in accounts payable and other accrued expenses.  Our ratio of total debt to Vishay stockholders' equity was 0.330.38 to 1 at September 28, 2019,April 4, 2020, as compared to 0.360.34 to 1 at December 31, 2018.2019.  The slight decreaseincrease in the ratio is primarily due to increased retained earnings.borrowings on the revolving credit facility.

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $212.0$34.5 million for the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28, 2019,April 4, 2020, as compared to cash flows provided by operations of $108.9$79.5 million for the ninethree fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.March 30, 2019.

Cash paid for property and equipment for the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28, 2019April 4, 2020 was $100.3$24.3 million, as compared to $126.4$36.4 million for the ninethree fiscal months ended September 29, 2018.March 30, 2019. We expect capital spending of approximately $140 million to $150$110 million in 2019, which reflects lower short-term market requirements.2020, in accordance with requirements of our markets.

Cash paid for dividends to our common and Class B common stockholders totalled $39.7$13.7 million and $34.3$12.3 million for the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28,April 4, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and September 29, 2018, respectively.  On May 7, 2018, our Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to $0.085 per share, representing a 26% increase over the previous quarterly dividend.  On May 8, 2019, our Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to $0.095 per share, representing a 12% increase over the previous quarterly dividend.  We expect dividend payments in 20192020 to total approximately $53.4$55.0 million.  However, any future dividend declaration and payment remains subject to authorization by our Board of Directors.
5448




Contractual Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 filed on February 15, 2019,14, 2020, includes a table of contractual commitments.  There were no material changes to these commitments during the ninethree fiscal months ended September 28, 2019.April 4, 2020.

Dividends

In 2014, our Board of Directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program.  Quarterly cash dividends have been paid in each quarter since the first fiscal quarter of 2014.  We expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends, although each dividend is subject to approval by our Board of Directors.

The following table summarizes the quarterly cash dividends declared (in thousands):

Fiscal Period Amount Month of Payment
Three fiscal months ended March 30, 2019 $12,277 March
Three fiscal months ended June 29, 2019  13,723 June
Three fiscal months ended September 28, 2019  13,723 September
Fiscal PeriodAmount Month of Payment
Three fiscal months ended April 4, 2020 $13,741 March

Safe Harbor Statement

From time to time, information provided by us, including but not limited to statements in this report, or other statements made by or on our behalf, may contain “forward-looking” information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “will be,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements.

Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected.  Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; manufacturing or supply chain interruptions or changes in customer demand because of COVID-19 or similar diseases; an inability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations, markets, capacity to meet demand, products, services, and prices that are set forth in our filings with the SEC, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Our 20182019 Annual Report on Form 10-K listed various important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected and historic results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Readers can find them in Part I, Item 1A, of that filing under the heading “Risk Factors.” You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors.  Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, filed with the SEC on February 15, 2019,14, 2020, describes our exposure to market risks.  There have been no material changes to our market risks since December 31, 2018.2019.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are: (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
5549




PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

Item 3 of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, filed with the SEC on February 15, 2019 and Item 1 of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2019, filed with the SEC on May 9, 2019 describe14, 2020 describes certain of our legal proceedings.  ThereExcept as disclosed below, there have been no material developments to the legal proceedings previously disclosed.

Effective February 26, 2020 Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd. (“Holy Stone”) entered into a settlement agreement on behalf of itself, Milestone Global Technology, Inc. and Vishay Polytech Co., Ltd. ("VPC"), formerly known as Holy Stone Polytech Co., Ltd. (the “Settlement Agreement”).  VPC was acquired from Holy Stone by a Vishay subsidiary in June 2014.  Under the Settlement Agreement, Holy Stone agreed to pay $28,000,000 as full settlement of the In Re Capacitors Antitrust Litigation Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-03264-JD filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of California (the “Complaint”).  According to the Settlement Agreement, VPC will be dismissed from the Complaint, and along with Vishay, Vishay Israel Ltd. and others, will be released from all future claims relating to the conduct alleged in the Complaint to the extent the conduct relates to the sale or manufacturing of aluminum, tantalum or film capacitors in the United States.  The purported wrongdoing attributable to VPC as described in the Complaint occurred prior to its acquisition by Vishay.  VPC expressly denies any allegations included in the Complaint.  The Settlement Agreement is subject to court approval and notice to the members of the plaintiff class.

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the indemnification agreement between Vishay and Holy Stone related to Vishay’s acquisition of VPC in 2014, neither Vishay nor VPC will contribute any amount toward the settlement.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

ThereExcept as described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors we previously disclosed under Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, filed with the SEC on February 15, 2019.14, 2020.

Our business may be adversely affected by the widespread outbreak of diseases, including the recent COVID-19 outbreak and the mitigation efforts by governments worldwide to control its spread.

The widespread global outbreak of COVID-19 has adversely affected our business.  Impacts have included disruptions in our ability to manufacture products and disruptions in the operations of our customers and modes of shipping.While we are unable to accurately predict the full extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak and the mitigation efforts by governments to attempt to control its spread will have on our business due to numerous uncertainties, thus far the impacts have resulted in increased costs and a reduction in sales to certain regions and end-markets. We cannot predict when the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak will end or when future coronavirus outbreaks will occur.

The potential risks and effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and economic crisis, including potential global or regional recessions or depressions, that could have an adverse effect on our business include, but are not limited to:

Adverse impact on our customers and supply channels;
Decrease in sales, product demand and pricing and unfavorable economic and market conditions;
Increased costs, including higher shipping costs due to reduced shipping capacity;
Restrictions on our manufacturing, support operations or workforce, or similar limitations for our customers, vendors, and suppliers, that could limit our ability to meet customer demand;
Potential increased credit risk if customers, distributors, and resellers are unable to pay us, or must delay paying their obligations to us;
Restrictions or disruptions of transportation, such as reduced availability of air transport, port closures, and increased border controls or closures could result in delays; and
Impact on our workforce/employees due to the ease with which the virus spreads and the current shelter-in-place orders.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.
Other Information

Not applicable.

50




Item 6.
Exhibits

101Interactive Data File (Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarterly period ended September 29, 2019,April 4, 2020, furnished in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language)).
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language and contained in Exhibit 101)
____________
5651




SIGNATURES

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.

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
   
 /s/ Lori Lipcaman 
 Lori Lipcaman 
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 (as a duly authorized officer and principal financial and
 accounting officer)

Date:  October 29, 2019May 12, 2020

5752