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 March 28,September 26, 2020
Or 
    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: 000-50307
 
FormFactor, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3711155
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
7005 Southfront Road, Livermore, California 94551
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(925) 290-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par valueFORM Nasdaq Global Market
 ______________________________________
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 submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of the Regulation S-T (§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. (Check one):
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-accelerated FilerSmaller 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 May 4,October 30, 2020, 76,161,84277,387,997 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, were outstanding.





FORMFACTOR, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 28,SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
March 28,
2020
December 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
December 28,
2019
ASSETSASSETS ASSETS 
Current assets:Current assets:  Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$169,607  $144,545  Cash and cash equivalents$185,368 $144,545 
Marketable securitiesMarketable securities69,759  76,327  Marketable securities56,100 76,327 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $222 and $222Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $222 and $22290,100  97,868  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $222 and $22296,946 97,868 
Inventories, netInventories, net78,983  83,258  Inventories, net94,616 83,258 
Restricted cashRestricted cash2,107  1,981  Restricted cash1,477 1,981 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets15,699  15,064  Prepaid expenses and other current assets21,687 15,064 
Total current assetsTotal current assets426,255  419,043  Total current assets456,194 419,043 
Restricted cashRestricted cash1,361  1,411  Restricted cash1,398 1,411 
Operating lease, right-of-use-assetsOperating lease, right-of-use-assets36,212  31,420  Operating lease, right-of-use-assets29,320 31,420 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $277,017 and $273,00163,745  58,747  
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciationProperty, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation97,528 58,747 
GoodwillGoodwill200,378  199,196  Goodwill220,757 199,196 
Intangibles, netIntangibles, net50,139  57,610  Intangibles, net37,937 57,610 
Deferred tax assetsDeferred tax assets70,273  71,252  Deferred tax assets71,464 71,252 
Other assetsOther assets1,016  1,203  Other assets1,009 1,203 
Total assetsTotal assets$849,379  $839,882  Total assets$915,607 $839,882 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Current liabilities:Current liabilities: Current liabilities: 
Accounts payableAccounts payable$40,139  $40,914  Accounts payable$62,903 $40,914 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities29,175  36,439  Accrued liabilities44,026 36,439 
Current portion of term loans, net of unamortized issuance costsCurrent portion of term loans, net of unamortized issuance costs31,535  42,846  Current portion of term loans, net of unamortized issuance costs9,120 42,846 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue9,830  9,810  Deferred revenue13,670 9,810 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities6,815  6,551  Operating lease liabilities6,555 6,551 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities117,494  136,560  Total current liabilities136,274 136,560 
Term loan, less current portion, net of unamortized issuance costs13,642  15,639  
Term loans, less current portion, net of unamortized issuance costsTerm loans, less current portion, net of unamortized issuance costs26,874 15,639 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities6,095  6,986  Deferred tax liabilities5,682 6,986 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities34,028  29,088  Long-term operating lease liabilities26,794 29,088 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities11,703  10,612  Other liabilities5,841 10,612 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities182,962  198,885  Total liabilities201,465 198,885 
  
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders’ equity: 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 
10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding—  —  
Common stock, $0.001 par value:Common stock, $0.001 par value: Common stock, $0.001 par value: 
250,000,000 shares authorized; 76,158,251 and 75,764,990 shares issued and outstanding77  76  
250,000,000 shares authorized; 77,383,494 and 75,764,990 shares issued and outstanding250,000,000 shares authorized; 77,383,494 and 75,764,990 shares issued and outstanding78 76 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital895,600  885,821  Additional paid-in capital896,576 885,821 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(909) (659) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)2,479 (659)
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(228,351) (244,241) Accumulated deficit(184,991)(244,241)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity666,417  640,997  Total stockholders’ equity714,142 640,997 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$849,379  $839,882  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$915,607 $839,882 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 
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FORMFACTOR, INC.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
RevenuesRevenues$160,753  $132,213  Revenues$177,996 $140,604 $496,573 $410,835 
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues93,363  79,692  Cost of revenues101,247 85,286 286,267 247,644 
Gross profitGross profit67,390  52,521  Gross profit76,749 55,318 210,306 163,191 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:  Operating expenses:    
Research and developmentResearch and development21,267  19,723  Research and development22,878 20,096 65,064 59,893 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative27,693  25,184  Selling, general and administrative31,834 25,887 82,282 77,354 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses48,960  44,907  Total operating expenses54,712 45,983 147,346 137,247 
Operating incomeOperating income18,430  7,614  Operating income22,037 9,335 62,960 25,944 
Interest incomeInterest income685  580  Interest income249 724 1,310 1,988 
Interest expenseInterest expense(318) (595) Interest expense(193)(422)(682)(1,539)
Other expense, net(91) (84) 
Other income, netOther income, net299 226 141 223 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes18,706  7,515  Income before income taxes22,392 9,863 63,729 26,616 
Provision for income taxes2,816  2,032  
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes(499)1,584 4,479 5,906 
Net incomeNet income$15,890  $5,483  Net income$22,891 $8,279 $59,250 $20,710 
Net income per share:Net income per share: Net income per share: 
BasicBasic$0.21  $0.07  Basic$0.30 $0.11 $0.78 $0.28 
DilutedDiluted$0.20  $0.07  Diluted$0.29 $0.11 $0.75 $0.27 
Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:  Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:   
BasicBasic76,005  74,362  Basic77,029 75,280 76,436 74,749 
DilutedDiluted78,510  76,009  Diluted78,809 77,291 78,534 76,763 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Net incomeNet income$15,890  $5,483  Net income$22,891 $8,279 $59,250 $20,710 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Translation adjustments and otherTranslation adjustments and other(399) (917) Translation adjustments and other1,867 (1,814)2,231 (2,042)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securitiesUnrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities(27) 151  Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities(148)11 349 304 
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instrumentsUnrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments176  (613) Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments302 (536)558 (1,222)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(250) (1,379) 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax2,021 (2,339)3,138 (2,960)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$15,640  $4,104  Comprehensive income$24,912 $5,940 $62,388 $17,750 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except shares)
(Unaudited)
SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossAccumulated DeficitTotal SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Accumulated DeficitTotal
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020
Balances, December 28, 2019Balances, December 28, 201975,764,990  $76  $885,821  $(659) $(244,241) $640,997  Balances, December 28, 201975,764,990 $76 $885,821 $(659)$(244,241)$640,997 
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase PlanIssuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan311,591  —  4,066  —  —  4,066  Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan485,566 — 7,875 — — 7,875 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of optionsIssuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of options55,769   446  —  —  447  Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of options205,769 1,712 — — 1,713 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for taxIssuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for tax25,901  —  (385) —  —  (385) Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for tax927,169 (15,383)— — (15,382)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation—  —  5,652  —  —  5,652  Stock-based compensation— — 16,551 — — 16,551 
Other comprehensive loss—  —  —  (250) —  (250) 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — 3,138 — 3,138 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  15,890  15,890  Net income— — — — 59,250 59,250 
Balances, March 28, 202076,158,251  $77  $895,600  $(909) $(228,351) $666,417  
Balances, September 26, 2020Balances, September 26, 202077,383,494 $78 $896,576 $2,479 $(184,991)$714,142 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2020
Balances, June 27, 2020Balances, June 27, 202076,501,459 $77 $898,069 $458 $(207,882)$690,722 
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase PlanIssuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan173,975 — 3,809 — — 3,809 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of optionsIssuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of options100,000 — 844 — — 844 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for taxIssuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for tax608,060 (11,583)— — (11,582)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — 5,437 — — 5,437 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — 2,021 — 2,021 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 22,891 22,891 
Balances, September 26, 2020Balances, September 26, 202077,383,494 $78 $896,576 $2,479 $(184,991)$714,142 

SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossAccumulated DeficitTotal
Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
Balances, December 29, 201874,139,712  $74  $862,897  $780  $(283,587) $580,164  
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan301,497  —  3,670  —  —  3,670  
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of options for cash19,207  —  90  —  —  90  
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for tax28,082  —  (302) —  —  (302) 
Stock-based compensation—  —  5,262  —  —  5,262  
Other comprehensive loss—  —  —  (1,379) —  (1,379) 
Net income—  —  —  —  5,483  5,483  
Balances, March 30, 201974,488,498  $74  $871,617  $(599) $(278,104) $592,988  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except shares)
(Unaudited)
SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Accumulated DeficitTotal
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
Balances, December 29, 201874,139,712 $74 $862,897 $780 $(283,587)$580,164 
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan544,271 — 6,806 — — 6,806 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of options112,956 — 754 — — 754 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for tax899,295 (7,898)— — (7,896)
Stock-based compensation— — 16,968 — — 16,968 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (2,960)— (2,960)
Net income— — — — 20,710 20,710 
Balances, September 28, 201975,696,234 $76 $879,527 $(2,180)$(262,877)$614,546 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
Balances, June 29, 201974,691,781 $75 $875,024 $159 $(271,156)$604,102 
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan242,774 3,136 — — 3,136 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of options93,749 — 664 — — 664 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock units, net of stock withheld for tax667,930 (5,741)— — (5,740)
Stock-based compensation— — 6,444 — — 6,444 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (2,339)— (2,339)
Net income— — — — 8,279 8,279 
Balances, September 28, 201975,696,234 $76 $879,527 $(2,180)$(262,877)$614,546 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FORMFACTOR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:  Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net incomeNet income$15,890  $5,483  Net income$59,250 $20,710 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
DepreciationDepreciation4,561  3,947  Depreciation14,491 12,644 
AmortizationAmortization7,263  7,090  Amortization20,249 20,248 
Accretion of discount on investments(28) (71) 
Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assetsReduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets1,511  1,277  Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets4,294 3,921 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense5,623  5,295  Stock-based compensation expense16,774 17,088 
Amortization of debt issuance costs19  51  
Deferred income tax benefit(198) —  
Provision for excess and obsolete inventoriesProvision for excess and obsolete inventories3,287  2,725  Provision for excess and obsolete inventories9,763 8,046 
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets204  118  
Loss on derivative instruments676  59  
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains(266) 121  
Gain on contingent considerationGain on contingent consideration(3,771)
Other adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activitiesOther adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities(977)152 
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable7,803  13,805  Accounts receivable5,712 10,580 
InventoriesInventories928  (8,658) Inventories(18,566)(17,246)
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets(240) 2,167  Prepaid expenses and other current assets(5,619)(3,727)
Other assetsOther assets194  (564) Other assets219 (595)
Accounts payableAccounts payable763  (7,148) Accounts payable18,054 10,074 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities(6,970) (6,275) Accrued liabilities4,754 (856)
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities33  32  Other liabilities272 2,374 
Deferred revenuesDeferred revenues(123) 1,931  Deferred revenues3,806 3,625 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities(1,591) (1,690) Operating lease liabilities(4,496)(3,660)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities39,339  20,638  Net cash provided by operating activities124,209 83,378 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:    Cash flows from investing activities:  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipmentAcquisition of property, plant and equipment(12,050) (6,028) Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(41,887)(14,242)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquiredAcquisition of business, net of cash acquired(34,999)
Proceeds from sale of a subsidiaryProceeds from sale of a subsidiary40  28  Proceeds from sale of a subsidiary82 93 
Purchases of marketable securitiesPurchases of marketable securities(16,441) (12,382) Purchases of marketable securities(29,721)(59,602)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securitiesProceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities23,009  9,050  Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities50,330 33,704 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(5,442) (9,332) Net cash used in investing activities(56,195)(40,047)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:    Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from issuances of common stockProceeds from issuances of common stock4,513  3,870  Proceeds from issuances of common stock9,588 7,672 
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of equity awardsTax withholdings related to net share settlements of equity awards(385) (302) Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of equity awards(15,382)(7,898)
Proceeds from term loan debtProceeds from term loan debt18,000 
Principal repayments on term loansPrincipal repayments on term loans(13,199) (7,500) Principal repayments on term loans(41,098)(18,750)
Payment of term loan debt issuance costsPayment of term loan debt issuance costs(78)
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(9,071) (3,932) Net cash used in financing activities(28,970)(18,976)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash312  (207) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash1,262 (161)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash25,138  7,167  Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash40,306 24,194 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period147,937  100,546  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period147,937 100,546 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$173,075  $107,713  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$188,243 $124,740 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:  Non-cash investing and financing activities:  
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to property, plant and equipment purchasesChange in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to property, plant and equipment purchases$2,116  $(1,253) Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to property, plant and equipment purchases$3,041 $1,062 
Operating lease, right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligationsOperating lease, right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations6,307  35,713  Operating lease, right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations1,549 36,300 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, netCash paid for income taxes, net$2,419  $1,082  Cash paid for income taxes, net$7,475 $2,875 
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest291  302  Cash paid for interest683 1,128 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



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FORMFACTOR, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 1 — Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial information of FormFactor, Inc. is unaudited and has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). However, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The financial information as of December 28, 2019 is derived from our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 21, 2020. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
 
Fiscal Year 
We operate on a 52/53 week fiscal year, whereby the fiscal year ends on the last Saturday of December. Fiscal 2020 and 2019 each contain 52 weeks and the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 and March 30,September 28, 2019 each contained 1339 weeks. Fiscal 2020 will end on December 26, 2020.

CriticalSignificant Accounting Policies
Our criticalsignificant accounting policies have not changed during the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.

Reclassifications
Certain immaterial reclassifications were made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2016-13
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326)." The provisions of this standard require financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. An allowance account would be established to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected. ASU 2016-13 also provides that credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. The guidance was amended through various ASU's subsequent to ASU 2016-13, all of which was effective for us beginning fiscal 2020. We adopted ASU 2016-13 on a prospective basis on December 29, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020. The adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2018-15
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract." The new guidance clarifies the accounting for implementation costs in cloud computing arrangements. ASU 2018-15 is effective for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. We adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis on December 29, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020. The adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2019-12
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740),” which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. Depending on the amendment, adoption may be applied on the retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective basis. We have not yet determined the impact of this standard on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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ASU 2020-04
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, "Referenced Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting." The amendments in this update apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022. The amendments in this update are elective and are effective upon issuance for all entities. We have not yet evaluated the transition approach for our LIBOR indexed contracts and have not determined whether we will be electing such expedients and exceptions.

Release No. 33-10786
In May 2020, the SEC issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10786, which amends the financial statement requirements for acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and related pro forma financial information required under SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 3-05. The final rule modifies the significance test required in SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 1-02(w) by raising the significance threshold for reporting dispositions of a business from 10% to 20% and by modifying the calculation of the investment and income tests. The modifications are effective for fiscal years starting after December 31, 2020 with early adoption permitted. We early adopted these modifications on June 28, 2020, the first day of the third quarter.

Note 2 — Concentration of Credit and Other Risks

Each of the following customers accounted for 10% or more of our revenues for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Intel CorporationIntel Corporation36.2 %21.3 %Intel Corporation25.6 %23.9 %32.4 %23.8 %
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.,LTD.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.,LTD.10.6 %***
Samsung Electronics., LTD.Samsung Electronics., LTD.10.6 %**10.0 %
Micron Technology, Inc.Micron Technology, Inc.10.1 %11.9 %**
SK Hynix Inc.SK Hynix Inc.*13.5 %*10.6 %
56.9 %49.3 %32.4 %44.4 %
Samsung Electronics., LTD. 13.8  
36.2 %35.1 %
*Represents less than 10% of total revenues.

At March 28,September 26, 2020, two customers accounted for 27.7%26.6% and 15.3%18.3% of gross accounts receivable, respectively. At December 28, 2019, three customers accounted for 25.7%, 15.1% and 11.5% of gross accounts receivable, respectively.

Note 3 — Inventories, net

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally standard cost, which approximates actual cost on a first in, first out basis) or net realizable value.
 
Inventories, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
March 28,
2020
December 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
December 28,
2019
Raw materialsRaw materials$36,468  $38,528  Raw materials$44,586 $38,528 
Work-in-progressWork-in-progress27,927  29,720  Work-in-progress32,770 29,720 
Finished goodsFinished goods14,588  15,010  Finished goods17,260 15,010 
$78,983  $83,258  $94,616 $83,258 


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Note 4 — Acquisition

FRT Acquisition
On October 9, 2019, we acquired 100% of the shares of FRT GmbH ("FRT"), a German-based company, for total consideration of $26.9 million, net of cash acquired of $1.7 million. The fair value of the purchase consideration was comprised of a $22.2 million cash payment and $6.5 million of contingent consideration.consideration as of October 9, 2019.

We estimated the acquisition price and the allocation of fair value to assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, October 9, 2019. We subsequently made certain immaterial adjustments to the acquisition price allocation related to
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acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including to intangibles assets. Our purchase accounting remains open at March 28, 2020, subject to finalizationWe finalized our allocation of the fair value of certain acquired assets and liabilities. The estimated fair value of assets acquired, including goodwill and intangibles, and liabilities assumed isfor the purchase as follows (in thousands):

Amount
Cash and cash equivalents$1,6831,687 
Accounts receivable3,0573,079 
Inventory2,643 
Property, plant and equipment696 
Operating lease, right of use assets335 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets838 
Tangible assets acquired9,2529,278 
Customer deposits(2,093)(1,933)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1,179)(1,182)
Operating lease liabilities(335)
Deferred tax liabilities(5,843)(5,757)
Total tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed(198)71 
Intangible assets17,429 
Goodwill11,39211,123 
Net Assets Acquired$28,623 


The intangible assets as of the closing date of the acquisition included (in thousands):

AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (in years)
Developed technologies$12,505 8.0
Customer relationships3,071 6.0
Backlog1,645 0.5
Trade names208 2.0
Total intangible assets$17,429 7.0

Indications of fair value of the intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition were determined using either the income, market or replacement cost methodologies. The intangible assets are being amortized over periods which reflect the pattern in which economic benefits of the assets are expected to be realized.

The contingent consideration is a cash amount equal to 1.5x Earnings Before Interest and Tax ("EBIT") as defined in the purchase agreement, from a minimum of 0 up to a maximum of €10.3 million, payable subject to the performance of the acquired business in calendar 2020. WeFor purchase accounting, we estimated the fair value of contingent consideration using a probability weighted approach. Key assumptions in determining the fair value of contingent consideration include estimating the probability of achieving certain EBIT levels and discounting at an appropriate discount rate. See Note 8, Fair Value and Derivative Instruments, for further discussion on the fair value of contingent consideration.

This acquisition strengthens our leadership in test and measurement by expanding our addressable market into 3D hybrid surface metrology and extending the optical applications scope of our existing Systems segment.
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Separate from the purchase agreement, on October 25, 2019, we entered into a term loan agreement with a lender for an aggregate amount of $23.4 million to finance the acquisition. TheSee Note 6, Debt, for further discussion of the term loan agreement has not changed during the three months ended March 28, 2020 from that disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.agreement.

Identifiable Intangible Assets

Valuation of intangible assets involves multiple assumptions. The key assumptions are described below.

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Developed technologies acquired primarily consists of existing technology related to hybrid 3D surface metrology measurement equipment. We valued the developed technologies using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. Using this approach, the estimated fair values were calculated using expected future cash flows from specific products discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of return.

Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenues that will be derived from the sale of products to FRT's existing customers. We valued customer relationships using the incremental cash flow method. This method estimates value based on the incremental cash flow afforded by having the customers relationships in place on the acquisition date versus having no relationships in place and needing to replicate or replace those relationships. The incremental cash flows are then discounted to a present value to arrive at an estimate of fair value for this asset class.

Backlog represents business under existing contractual obligations. Expected cash flow from backlog was valued on a direct cash flow basis.

The identified trade names intangibles relateintangible relates to the estimated fair value of future cash flows related to the FRT brand. We valued trade names by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the trade name.

Goodwill

The excess of purchase price over the fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed represents the amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition. We believe the factors that contributed to goodwill include synergies that are specific to our consolidated business, such as cost savings and operational efficiencies, and the acquisition of a talented workforce that expands our expertise in business development and commercializing semiconductor test products, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. We do not expect any portion of this goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill attributable to the acquisition was recorded as a non-current asset and is not amortized, but is subject to an annual review for impairment.

The goodwill arising from the acquisition was allocated to the FRT reporting unit within the Systems reportable segment.

We have not presented unaudited combined pro forma financial information as the FRT acquisition was not significant to our consolidated results of operations and financial position.

Baldwin Park Acquisition
On July 30, 2020, we acquired the probe card assets of Advantest Corporation ("Baldwin Park") for total cash consideration of $35 million. This acquisition brings important enabling technologies and capabilities for designing and manufacturing advanced probe cards, and adds a complementary 3D-NAND Flash probe-card product that is qualified and in production at one of the world's leading NAND Flash manufacturers.

As of the reporting date, we have not completed the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While the identification of identifiable intangible assets is still in process, we expect certain amounts provisionally recorded as goodwill will be ultimately allocated to such assets as customer relationships, developed technologies, backlog and potentially other technology-related assets as we complete purchase accounting. Consistent with the status of the identification of intangible assets, at this time we do not have an estimate of the allocation of value between amortizing and non-amortizing intangible assets, however we do expect that some amount of intangible assets provisionally recorded as goodwill will ultimately be allocated to an amortizing intangible asset. At the time such amount is estimable, we will record any amortization required between the acquisition date and the date at which the amounts become estimable. While we do not yet have a reasonable basis on which to record any such amortization, the impact to the financial statements as a whole is not expected to be material assuming typical lives of these assets and ranges of potential allocation of value.

The amounts presented below represent provisional amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which are recorded based on the best information available. As described above, adjustments to fair value for intangible assets have not yet been determined, however preliminary estimates have been determined for trade inventories and property, plant, and equipment step up. These provisional amounts are included in the table below and in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are subject to revision as the fair value of the associated assets acquired and liabilities assumed is finalized. The total estimated purchase price would be allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the provisional amounts, as follows (in thousands):

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Amount
Accounts receivable$4,365 
Inventory2,318 
Property, plant and equipment9,053 
Operating lease, right of use assets519 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets317 
Tangible assets acquired16,572 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(572)
Operating lease liabilities(519)
Total tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed15,481 
Goodwill19,519 
Net Assets Acquired$35,000 

The operating results of the acquired business are included in the Company’s results of operations since the date of acquisition. Pro forma financial information has not been provided for the acquisition of Baldwin Park as it is not significant to the Company’s operations and financial position. Included in Cost of revenues in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 is $0.5 million of amortization of the estimated step-up to fair value for finished goods and work-in-process inventories acquired and then sold to customers within the quarter.

Note 5 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands):
Probe CardsSystemsTotalProbe CardsSystemsTotal
Goodwill, gross, as of December 29, 2018Goodwill, gross, as of December 29, 2018$172,482  $16,732  $189,214  Goodwill, gross, as of December 29, 2018$172,482 $16,732 $189,214 
Addition - FRT GmbH AcquisitionAddition - FRT GmbH Acquisition—  10,148  10,148  Addition - FRT GmbH Acquisition10,148 10,148 
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation—  (166) (166) Foreign currency translation(166)(166)
Goodwill, gross, as of December 28, 2019Goodwill, gross, as of December 28, 2019172,482  26,714  199,196  Goodwill, gross, as of December 28, 2019172,482 26,714 199,196 
Addition - FRT GmbH AcquisitionAddition - FRT GmbH Acquisition—  1,264  1,264  Addition - FRT GmbH Acquisition975 975 
Addition - Baldwin Park AcquisitionAddition - Baldwin Park Acquisition19,519 19,519 
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation—  (82) (82) Foreign currency translation1,067 1,067 
Goodwill, gross, as of March 28, 2020$172,482  $27,896  $200,378  
Goodwill, gross, as of September 26, 2020Goodwill, gross, as of September 26, 2020$192,001 $28,756 $220,757 

NoNaN goodwill impairments have been recorded as of March 28,during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and the twelve months ended December 28, 2019.
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Intangible assets were as follows (in thousands):
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019September 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Intangible AssetsIntangible AssetsGrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNetIntangible AssetsGrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
Developed technologiesDeveloped technologies$155,792  $121,091  $34,701  $154,951  $116,138  $38,813  Developed technologies$156,659 $131,289 $25,370 $154,951 $116,138 $38,813 
Trade namesTrade names7,809  7,046  763  7,816  6,976  840  Trade names7,870 7,231 639 7,816 6,976 840 
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships43,170  28,495  14,675  44,229  27,057  17,172  Customer relationships43,460 31,532 11,928 44,229 27,057 17,172 
BacklogBacklog1,670  1,670  —  1,676  891  785  Backlog1,744 1,744 1,676 891 785 
$208,441  $158,302  $50,139  $208,672  $151,062  $57,610  $209,733 $171,796 $37,937 $208,672 $151,062 $57,610 

Amortization expense was included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
 March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
Cost of revenues$5,750  $4,719  
Selling, general and administrative1,513  2,371  
$7,263  $7,090  
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 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Cost of revenues$4,985 $4,707 $15,661 $14,137 
Selling, general and administrative1,547 1,372 4,588 6,111 
$6,532 $6,079 $20,249 $20,248 

The estimated future amortization of intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal YearFiscal YearAmountFiscal YearAmount
Remainder of 2020 Remainder of 2020  $19,021  Remainder of 2020$6,105 
2021 2021  14,767  202114,945 
2022 2022  5,585  20225,708 
2023 2023  3,846  20233,954 
202420242,107  20242,200 
ThereafterThereafter4,813  Thereafter5,025 
$50,139  $37,937 

The table above does not include amortization related to the Baldwin Park acquisition as the fair value of intangible assets and their useful lives have not yet been determined.

Note 6— Debt

Our debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 26,
2020
December 28,
2019
Term loans$36,070 $58,514 
Less unamortized issuance costs(76)(29)
Term loans less issuance costs$35,994 $58,485 

Future principal and interest payments on our term loans as of September 26, 2020, based on the interest rate in effect at that date were as follows (in thousands):
Payments Due In Fiscal Year
Remainder 20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Term loans - principal payments$2,278 $9,133 $9,161 $1,050 $1,080 $13,368 $36,070 
Term loans - interest payments (1)
145 503 377 290 271 1,433 3,019 
Total$2,423 $9,636 $9,538 $1,340 $1,351 $14,801 $39,089 

(1) Represents our minimum interest payment commitments at 1.91% per annum for the Building Term Loan and 1.30% per annum for the FRT Term Loan.

CMI Term Loan
On June 24, 2016, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with HSBC Bank USA, National Association ("HSBC"), as administrative agent, co-lead arranger, sole bookrunner and syndication agent, other lenders that may from time-to-time be a party to the Credit Agreement, and certain guarantors. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we obtained a senior secured term loan facility of $150 million (the “CMI Term Loan”). The proceeds of the CMI Term Loan were used to finance a portion of the purchase price paid in connection with the Cascade Microtech acquisition in fiscal 2016 and to pay related bank fees and expenses.

The CMI Term Loan bore interest at a rate equal to, at our option, (i) the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") rate plus 2.00% per annum or (ii) Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.00% per annum. We elected to pay interest at 2.00% over the one-month LIBOR rate. Interest payments were payable in monthly installments over a five-year period.
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The principal payments on the CMI Term Loan were paid in equal quarterly installments that began June 30, 2016, in an annual amount equal to 5% for year one, 10% for year two, 20% for year three, 30% for year four and 35% for year five. The final payment on the CMI Term Loan was June 30, 2020 and we are no longer subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement.

FRT Term Loan
On October 25, 2019, we entered into a $23.4 million three-year credit facility loan agreement (the "FRT Term Loan") with HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG, Germany, to fund the acquisition of FRT GmbH, which we acquired on October 9, 2019. See Note 4, Acquisition,for further details of the acquisition.

The FRT Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") plus 1.75% per annum and will be repaid in quarterly installments of approximately $2.0 million plus interest. The interest rate at September 26, 2020 was 1.30%

The obligations under the FRT Term Loan are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by FormFactor, Inc. The FRT Term Loan contains negative covenants customary for financing of this type, including covenants that place limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the creation of liens, the payment of dividends; dispositions; fundamental changes, including mergers and acquisitions; loans and investments; sale leasebacks; negative pledges; transactions with affiliates; changes in fiscal year; sanctions and anti-bribery laws and regulations, and modifications to charter documents in a manner materially adverse to the Lenders. The FRT Term Loan also contains affirmative covenants and representations and warranties customary for financing of this type. As of September 26, 2020, the balance outstanding pursuant to the FRT term loan was $18.3 million and we were in compliance with all covenants.

Building Term Loan
On June 22, 2020, we entered into an $18.0 million 15-year credit facility loan agreement (the “Building Term Loan”) with MUFG Union Bank, National Association ("Union Bank"). The proceeds of the Building Term Loan were used to purchase a building adjacent to our leased facilities in Livermore, California.

The Building Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the applicable LIBOR rate plus 1.75% per annum. Interest payments are payable in monthly installments over a fifteen-year period. The interest rate at September 26, 2020 was 1.91%.

On March 17, 2020, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Union Bank to hedge the interest payments on the Building Term Loan for the notional amount of $18.0 million. As future levels of LIBOR over the life of the loan are uncertain, we entered into this interest-rate swap agreement to hedge the exposure in interest rate risks associated with movement in LIBOR rates. By entering into the agreement, we convert a floating rate interest at one-month LIBOR plus 1.75% into a fixed rate interest at 2.75%. The interest rate swap also includes a 0% floor that is effective for one year from the date of the swap. As of September 26, 2020, the notional amount of the loan that is subject to this interest rate swap is $17.8 million. See Note 8, Fair Value and Derivative Instruments, for additional information.

The obligations under the Building Term Loan are guaranteed by a deed of trust covering certain real property and improvements and certain personal property used in connection therewith. The deed of trust creates a first priority lien or encumbrance on the property with only such exceptions as may be approved by the Union Bank in writing.

The Credit Agreement contains covenants customary for financing of this type. As of September 26, 2020, the balance outstanding pursuant to the Building Term Loan was $17.8 million and we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Note 7 — Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
March 28,
2020
December 28,
2019
Accrued compensation and benefits$18,435  $21,329  
Accrued income and other taxes4,519  6,846  
Accrued warranty1,918  1,942  
Accrued employee stock purchase plan contributions withheld1,585  3,331  
Other accrued expenses2,718  2,991  
$29,175  $36,439  
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September 26,
2020
December 28,
2019
Accrued compensation and benefits$28,273 $21,329 
Accrued income and other taxes5,989 6,846 
Accrued warranty1,875 1,942 
Accrued employee stock purchase plan contributions withheld1,648 3,331 
Accrued contingent consideration2,966 
Other accrued expenses3,275 2,991 
$44,026 $36,439 

Note 78 — Fair Value and Derivative Instruments

Whenever possible, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are determined using quoted market prices of identical securities or quoted market prices of similar securities from active markets. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:
Level 1 valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical securities;
Level 2 valuations utilize significant observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices near the reporting date in markets that are less active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
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Level 3 valuations utilize unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology and include our own data about assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances.

We did not have any transfers of assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis to or from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 or the year ended December 28, 2019.

The carrying values of Cash, Accounts receivable, net, Restricted cash, Prepaid expenses and other current assets, Accounts payable, Accrued liabilities, and Current portion of term loans, net of unamortized issuance costs, approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

No changes were made to our valuation techniques during the first threenine months of fiscal 2020.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in thousands): 
March 28, 2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
September 26, 2020September 26, 2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Cash equivalents:Cash equivalents:Cash equivalents:
Money market fundsMoney market funds$74,992  $—  $—  $74,992  Money market funds$71,663 $$— $71,663 
Marketable securities:Marketable securities:Marketable securities:
U.S. treasuries U.S. treasuries30,873  —  —  30,873   U.S. treasuries34,198 — 34,198 
Certificates of deposit Certificates of deposit—  3,841  —  3,841   Certificates of deposit2,428 — 2,428 
U.S. agency securities U.S. agency securities—  3,751  —  3,751   U.S. agency securities2,083 — 2,083 
Corporate bonds Corporate bonds—  28,657  —  28,657   Corporate bonds17,391 — 17,391 
Commercial paper—  2,637  —  2,637  
30,873  38,886  —  69,759  34,198 21,902 — 56,100 
Foreign exchange derivative contractsForeign exchange derivative contracts—   —   Foreign exchange derivative contracts470 — 470 
Total assetsTotal assets$105,865  $38,890  $—  $144,755  Total assets$105,861 $22,372 $— $128,233 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts$—  $(154) $—  $(154) 
Interest rate swap derivative contractsInterest rate swap derivative contracts—  (93) —  (93) Interest rate swap derivative contracts$— $(271)$— $(271)
Contingent considerationContingent consideration—  —  (6,515) (6,515) Contingent consideration— — (2,966)(2,966)
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$—  $(247) $(6,515) $(6,762) Total liabilities$— $(271)$(2,966)$(3,237)

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December 28, 2019December 28, 2019Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalDecember 28, 2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Cash equivalents:Cash equivalents:Cash equivalents:
Money market fundsMoney market funds$17,056  $—  $—  $17,056  Money market funds$17,056 $$— $17,056 
Marketable securities:Marketable securities:Marketable securities:
U.S. treasuriesU.S. treasuries10,468  —  —  10,468  U.S. treasuries10,468 — 10,468 
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit—  3,590  —  3,590  Certificates of deposit3,590 — 3,590 
U.S. agency securitiesU.S. agency securities—  24,430  —  24,430  U.S. agency securities24,430 — 24,430 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds—  33,928  —  33,928  Corporate bonds33,928 — 33,928 
Commercial paperCommercial paper—  3,911  —  3,911  Commercial paper3,911 — 3,911 
10,468  65,859  —  76,327  10,468 65,859 — 76,327 
Foreign exchange derivative contractsForeign exchange derivative contracts—  41  —  41  Foreign exchange derivative contracts— 41 — 41 
Interest rate swap derivative contractsInterest rate swap derivative contracts—  26  —  26  Interest rate swap derivative contracts26 — 26 
Total assetsTotal assets$27,524  $65,926  $—  $93,450  Total assets$27,524 $65,926 $— $93,450 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative contractsForeign exchange derivative contracts$—  $(240) $—  $(240) Foreign exchange derivative contracts$— $(240)$— $(240)
Contingent considerationContingent consideration—  —  (5,364) (5,364) Contingent consideration— — (5,364)(5,364)
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$—  $(240) $(5,364) $(5,604) Total liabilities$— $(240)$(5,364)$(5,604)
 
Cash Equivalents
The fair value of our cash equivalents is determined based on quoted market prices for similar or identical securities.

Marketable Securities
We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale and value them utilizing a market approach. Our investments are priced by pricing vendors who provide observable inputs for their pricing without applying significant judgment. Broker pricing is used mainly when a quoted price is not available, the investment is not priced by our pricing vendors or when a broker price is more reflective of fair value. Our broker-priced investments are categorized as Level 2 investments because fair value is based on similar assets without applying significant judgments. In addition, all investments have a sufficient trading volume to demonstrate that the fair value is appropriate.

Unrealized gains and losses were immaterial and were recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We did not have any other-than-temporary unrealized gains or losses at either period end included in these financial statements.

Contingent Consideration
Contingent consideration, arising from the acquisition of FRT, (see Note 4), is a cash amount equal to 1.5x EBIT as defined in the purchase agreement, up to a maximum of €10.3 million, payable subject to the performance of the acquired business in calendar 2020. We estimated the fair value of contingent consideration using a probability weighted approach. Key assumptions in determining the fair value of contingent consideration include estimating the probability of achieving certain EBIT levels that are likely to be achieved during the performance period and discounting at an appropriate discount rate. Contingent consideration as of March 28,September 26, 2020 was $6.5estimated to be $3.0 million, and which increased by $1.1a net decrease of $2.4 million from $5.4 million as of December 28, 20192019. The net decrease was as a result of a $1.2 million increase in the estimated contingent consideration upon acquisition and as part of purchase accounting that was adjusted in the first fiscal quarter of 2020, offset by a net $3.6 million decrease in the estimated contingent consideration from subsequent immaterial adjustments.remeasurement of the liability and foreign currency translation.

Interest Rate Swaps
The fair value of our interest rate swap contracts is determined at the end of each reporting period based on valuation models that use interest rate yield curves as inputs. For accounting purposes, our interest rate swap contracts qualify for, and are designated as, cash flow hedges. The cash flows associated with the interest rate swaps are reported in Net cash provided by operating activities in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts are recorded within Prepaid expensesAccrued liabilities and other current assetsOther liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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The impact of the interest rate swaps on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was as follows (in thousands):
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020$(96) Interest expense, net$22  Interest expense, net$—  
Three Months Ended March 30, 2019$(28) Interest expense, net$(208) Interest expense, net$—  
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Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
Three Months Ended September 26, 2020$(53)Interest expense$(38)Interest expense$— 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019$12 Interest expense$113 Interest expense$— 
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020$(323)Interest expense$(26)Interest expense$— 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019$(78)Interest expense$496 Interest expense$— 

Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts
We operate and sell our products in various global markets. As a result, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize foreign currency forward contracts to hedge against future movements in foreign exchange rates that affect certain existing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and forecasted foreign currency revenue and expense transactions. Under this program, our strategy is to have increases or decreases in our foreign currency exposures mitigated by gains or losses on the foreign currency forward contracts in order to mitigate the risks and volatility associated with foreign currency transaction gains or losses.

We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. For accounting purposes, certain of our foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments and, accordingly, we record the fair value of these contracts as of the end of our reporting period in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets with changes in fair value recorded within Other expense,income, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for both realized and unrealized gains and losses. Certain of our foreign currency forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges, and, accordingly, we record the fair value of these contracts as of the end of our reporting period in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets with changes in fair value recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive lossincome (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as the impact of the hedge transaction. At March 28,September 26, 2020, we expect to reclassify $0.2$0.5 million of the amount accumulated in Otherother comprehensive lossincome (loss) to earnings during the next 12 months, due to the recognition in earnings of the hedged forecasted transactions.

The fair value of our foreign exchange derivative contracts was determined based on current foreign currency exchange rates and forward points. All of our foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding at March 28,September 26, 2020 will mature by the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2021.

The following table provides information about our foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of March 28,September 26, 2020 (in thousands):
CurrencyCurrencyContract PositionContract Amount
(Local Currency)
Contract Amount
(U.S. Dollars)
CurrencyContract PositionContract Amount
(Local Currency)
Contract Amount
(U.S. Dollars)
Euro DollarEuro DollarBuy(10,341)(11,591)
Euro DollarEuro DollarBuy(3,061) $(3,557) Euro DollarSell9,835 11,447 
Japanese YenJapanese YenSell1,346,506  12,503  Japanese YenSell2,119,658 20,070 
Korean WonKorean WonBuy(2,526,325) (2,088) Korean WonBuy(3,259,002)(2,785)
Total USD notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contractsTotal USD notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts$6,858  Total USD notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts$17,141 

Our foreign currency contracts are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using pricing models that utilize observable market inputs.

The impact of foreign exchange derivative contracts not designated as cash flow hedges on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was as follows (in thousands):
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives
Three Months Ended
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss) Recognized on DerivativesMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Foreign exchange forward contractsOther expense, net$(115) $314  
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Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss) Recognized on DerivativesSeptember 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Foreign exchange forward contractsOther income, net$529 $(76)$878 $198 

The impact of foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was as follows (in thousands):
Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated OCI on DerivativeLocation of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into IncomeAmount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020$(3) Cost of revenues  $(120) 
Research and development(18) 
Selling, general and administrative(43) 
$(181) 
Three Months Ended March 30, 2019$(435) Cost of revenues  $(32) 
Research and development(19) 
Selling, general and administrative(7) 
$(58) 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on DerivativeLocation of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Three Months Ended September 26, 2020$(553)Cost of revenues$150 
Research and development23 
Selling, general and administrative63 
$236 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019$(642)Cost of revenues$(126)
Research and development(23)
Selling, general and administrative(58)
$(207)
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020$427 Cost of revenues$109 
Research and development11 
Selling, general and administrative16 
$136 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019$(1,096)Cost of revenues$(297)
Research and development(42)
Selling, general and administrative(109)
$(448)

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
We measure and report our non-financial assets such as Property, plant and equipment, Goodwill and Intangible assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis if we determine these assets to be impaired or in the period when we make a business acquisition. Other than as discussed in Note 4, Acquisition, there were 0 assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 or March 30,September 28, 2019.

Note 89 — Warranty
We offer warranties on certain products and record a liability for the estimated future costs associated with warranty claims at the time revenue is recognized. The warranty liability is based upon historical experience and our estimate of the level of future costs. While we engage in product quality programs and processes, our warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs. We continuously monitor product returns for warranty and maintain a reserve for the related expenses based upon our historical experience and any specifically identified failures. As we sell new products to our customers, we must exercise considerable judgment in estimating the expected failure rates. This estimating process is based on historical experience of similar products, as well as various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized as a component of Cost of revenues in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

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Changes in our warranty liability were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,942  $2,102  Balance at beginning of period$1,942 $2,102 
AccrualsAccruals660  889  Accruals2,771 2,742 
SettlementsSettlements(684) (970) Settlements(2,838)(3,051)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$1,918  $2,021  Balance at end of period$1,875 $1,793 

Note 910 — Property, Plant and Equipment, net

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

September 26,
2020
December 28,
2019
Land$4,751 $
Machinery and equipment219,908 201,861 
Computer equipment and software36,050 35,192 
Furniture and fixtures7,022 6,756 
Leasehold improvements78,400 76,081 
Sub-total346,131 319,890 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(287,141)(273,001)
Net, property, plant and equipment58,990 46,889 
Construction-in-process38,538 11,858 
Total$97,528 $58,747 

Note 11 — Stockholders’ Equity and Stock-Based Compensation
 
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock unit ("RSU") activity under our equity incentive plan was as follows:
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UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs at December 28, 20193,069,000  $14.30  
Awards granted  16,000  26.05  
Awards vested  (43,604) 12.70  
Awards forfeited(20,291) 14.25  
RSUs at March 28, 2020  3,021,105  $14.39  

The total fair value of RSUs vested during the three months ended March 28, 2020 was $1.0 million.
UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs at December 28, 20193,069,000 $14.30 
Awards granted1,189,018 25.72 
Awards vested(1,446,481)13.70 
Awards forfeited(42,384)14.64 
RSUs at September 26, 20202,769,153 19.52 

Performance Restricted Stock Units
We may grant Performance RSUs ("PRSUs") to certain executives, which vest based upon us achieving certain market performance criteria.

On August 27, 2020, we granted 258,600 PRSUs to certain senior executives for a total grant date fair value of $6.9 million, which will be recognized ratably over the requisite service period. The performance criteria are based on a metric called Total Shareholder Returns ("TSR") for the period of July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023, relative to the TSR of the companies identified as being part of the S&P semiconductor Select Industry Index (FormFactor peer companies) as of August 27, 2020.

There were no other market based PRSUs granted during the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020. PRSUs are included as part of the RSU activity above.

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Stock Options
Stock option activity under our equity incentive plan was as follows:
Options OutstandingWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in YearsAggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 28, 2019361,769  $8.35  
Options exercised(55,769) 8.01  
Outstanding at March 28, 2020306,000  $8.41  1.88$3,607,620  
Vested and expected to vest at March 28, 2020306,000  $8.41  1.88$3,607,620  
Exercisable at March 28, 2020306,000  $8.41  1.88$3,607,620  
Options OutstandingWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in YearsAggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 28, 2019361,769 $8.35 
Options exercised(205,769)8.32 
Outstanding at September 26, 2020156,000 $8.38 1.39$2,427,060 
Vested and expected to vest at September 26, 2020156,000 $8.38 1.39$2,427,060 
Exercisable at September 26, 2020156,000 $8.38 1.39$2,427,060 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Information related to activity under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") was as follows:
 ThreeNine Months Ended
 March 28,September 26, 2020
Shares issued311,591485,566 
Weighted average per share purchase price$13.0516.47 
Weighted average per share discount from the fair value of our common stock on the date of issuance$12.2611.00 

Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation was included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues$937  $950  Cost of revenues$962 $1,117 $2,800 $3,031 
Research and developmentResearch and development1,439  1,519  Research and development1,326 1,729 4,154 4,830 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative3,247  2,826  Selling, general and administrative3,221 3,658 9,820 9,227 
Total stock-based compensationTotal stock-based compensation$5,623  $5,295  Total stock-based compensation$5,509 $6,504 $16,774 $17,088 
 
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Unrecognized Compensation Costs
At March 28,September 26, 2020, the unrecognized stock-based compensation was as follows (dollars in thousands): 
Unrecognized ExpenseAverage Expected Recognition Period in YearsUnrecognized ExpenseAverage Expected Recognition Period in Years
Restricted stock unitsRestricted stock units$20,158  1.79Restricted stock units$34,513 2.31
Performance restricted stock unitsPerformance restricted stock units5,544  1.79Performance restricted stock units10,499 2.28
Employee stock purchase planEmployee stock purchase plan662  0.85Employee stock purchase plan993 0.35
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenseTotal unrecognized stock-based compensation expense$26,364  1.77Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense$46,005 2.26

Note 1012 — Net Income per Share

The following table reconciles the shares used in calculating basic net income per share and diluted net income per share (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share76,005  74,362  
Add potentially dilutive securities2,505  1,647  
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share78,510  76,009  
Securities not included as they would have been antidilutive 38  
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Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share77,029 75,280 76,436 74,749 
Add potentially dilutive securities1,780 2,011 2,098 2,014 
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share78,809 77,291 78,534 76,763 
Securities not included as they would have been antidilutive264 354 23 

Note 1113 — Commitments and Contingencies

Leases
See Note 12.14, Leases.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Our contractual obligations and commitments have not materially changed as of March 28,September 26, 2020 from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.

Legal Matters
From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. As of March 28,September 26, 2020, and as of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were not involved in any material legal proceedings.

Note 1214 — Leases

We lease real estate space under non-cancelable operating lease agreements for commercial and industrial space, as well as for our corporate headquarters located in Livermore, California. Our leases have remaining terms of 1 to 158 years, and some leases include options to extend up to 20 years. We also have operating leases for automobiles with remaining lease terms of 1 to 4 years. We did not include any of our renewal options in our lease terms for calculating our lease liability as the renewal options allow us to maintain operational flexibility and we are not reasonably certain we will exercise these options at this time. The weighted-average remaining lease term for our operating leases was 87 years as of March 28,September 26, 2020 and the weighted-average discount rate was 4.40%4.52%.


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The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Lease expense:Lease expense:Lease expense:
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense$1,924  $1,745  Operating lease expense$1,818 $1,726 $5,536 $5,205 
Short-term lease expenseShort-term lease expense40  17  Short-term lease expense32 53 94 101 
Variable lease expenseVariable lease expense383  419  Variable lease expense372 252 1,159 920 
$2,347  $2,181  $2,222 $2,031 $6,789 $6,226 


Future minimum payments under our non-cancelable operating leases were as follows as of March 28,September 26, 2020 (in thousands):
Fiscal YearAmount
Remainder of 2020$5,692  
20216,713  
20225,546  
20234,934  
20244,769  
Thereafter22,165  
  Total minimum lease payments49,819  
Less: interest(8,976) 
  Present value of net minimum lease payments40,843  
Less: current portion(6,815) 
  Total long-term operating lease liabilities$34,028  
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Fiscal YearAmount
Remainder of 2020$1,877 
20216,773 
20225,549 
20234,724 
20244,471 
Thereafter16,272 
  Total minimum lease payments39,666 
Less: interest(6,317)
  Present value of net minimum lease payments33,349 
Less: current portion(6,555)
  Total long-term operating lease liabilities$26,794 

Note 1315 — Revenue

Transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations: On March 28,September 26, 2020, we had $4.0$3.8 million of remaining performance obligations, which were comprised of deferred service contracts and extended warranty contracts not yet delivered. We expect to recognize approximately 70%31.9% of our remaining performance obligations as revenue in the remainder of fiscal 2020, approximately 19%49.9% in fiscal 2021, and approximately 11%18.2% in fiscal 2022 and thereafter. The foregoing excludes the value of other remaining performance obligations as they have original durations of one year or less, and also excludes information about variable consideration allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation.

Contract balances: The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Accounts receivable is recorded at the invoiced amount, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. A receivable is recognized in the period we deliver goods or provide services or when our right to consideration is unconditional. A contract asset is recorded when we have performed under the contract but our right to consideration is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Contract assets as of March 28,September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019 were $2.6$3.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of Prepaid expenses and other current assets.

Contract liabilities include payments received in advance of performance under a contract and are satisfied as the associated revenue is recognized. Contract liabilities are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the end of each reporting period as a component of Deferred revenue and Other liabilities. Contract liabilities as of March 28,September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019 were $10.7$14.7 million and $10.8 million, respectively. During the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, we recognized $5.8$8.6 million of revenue, that was included in contract liabilities as of December 28, 2019.

Costs to obtain a contract: We generally expense sales commissions when incurred as a component of Selling, general and administrative expense, as the amortization period is typically less than one year.

Revenue by Category: Refer to Note 14 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements16, Operating Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information, for further details.


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Note 1416 — Operating Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information

Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire company. We operate in 2 reportable segments consisting of the Probe Cards segment and the Systems segment. The following table summarizes the operating results by reportable segment (dollars in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Probe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotal
RevenuesRevenues$134,715  $26,038  $—  $160,753  $108,103  $24,110  $—  $132,213  Revenues$150,773 $27,223 $$177,996 $116,447 $24,157 $$140,604 
Gross profitGross profit$60,743  $13,334  $(6,687) $67,390  $45,294  $13,016  $(5,789) $52,521  Gross profit$69,641 $13,565 $(6,457)$76,749 $48,127 $13,015 $(5,824)$55,318 
Gross marginGross margin45.1 %51.2 %— %41.9 %41.9 %54.0 %— %39.7 %Gross margin46.2 %49.8 %%43.1 %41.3 %53.9 %%39.3 %

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Nine Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Probe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotal
Revenues$419,272 $77,301 $$496,573 $338,187 $72,648 $$410,835 
Gross profit191,907 37,618 (19,219)$210,306 $141,913 $38,703 $(17,425)$163,191 
Gross margin45.8 %48.7 %%42.4 %42.0 %53.3 %%39.7 %

Operating results provide useful information to our management for assessment of our performance and results of operations. Certain components of our operating results are utilized to determine executive compensation along with other measures.

Corporate and Other includes unallocated expenses relating to amortization of intangible assets, share-based compensation, and restructuring charges, net, which are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our reportable segments.

Certain revenue category information by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Probe CardsSystemsTotalProbe CardsSystemsTotalProbe CardsSystemsTotalProbe CardsSystemsTotal
Market:Market:Market:
Foundry & LogicFoundry & Logic$105,745  $—  $105,745  $71,580  $—  $71,580  Foundry & Logic$108,411 $$108,411 $68,431 $$68,431 
DRAMDRAM24,696  —  24,696  28,886  —  28,886  DRAM31,379 31,379 39,425 39,425 
FlashFlash4,274  —  4,274  7,637  —  7,637  Flash10,983 10,983 8,591 8,591 
SystemsSystems—  26,038  26,038  —  24,110  24,110  Systems27,223 27,223 24,157 24,157 
TotalTotal$134,715  $26,038  $160,753  $108,103  $24,110  $132,213  Total$150,773 $27,223 $177,996 $116,447 $24,157 $140,604 
Timing of revenue recognition:Timing of revenue recognition:Timing of revenue recognition:
Products transferred at a point in timeProducts transferred at a point in time$134,069  $24,858  $158,927  $107,491  $23,142  $130,633  Products transferred at a point in time$150,252 $25,987 $176,239 $115,324 $23,561 $138,885 
Services transferred over timeServices transferred over time646  1,180  1,826  612  968  1,580  Services transferred over time521 1,236 1,757 1,123 596 1,719 
TotalTotal$134,715  $26,038  $160,753  $108,103  $24,110  $132,213  Total$150,773 $27,223 $177,996 $116,447 $24,157 $140,604 
Geographical region:Geographical region:Geographical region:
TaiwanTaiwan$33,351 $3,584 $36,935 $16,513 $1,742 $18,255 
United StatesUnited States31,596 4,732 36,328 28,400 5,265 33,665 
South KoreaSouth Korea28,337 1,234 29,571 22,779 818 23,597 
ChinaChina$37,280  $6,362  $43,642  $18,151  $3,692  $21,843  China24,851 3,695 28,546 24,427 6,956 31,383 
United States25,611  6,305  31,916  27,655  6,608  34,263  
Taiwan30,439  1,341  31,780  21,257  1,130  22,387  
JapanJapan12,288 4,857 17,145 13,640 3,289 16,929 
EuropeEurope16,210  4,833  21,043  5,373  4,120  9,493  Europe11,679 5,300 16,979 5,754 3,794 9,548 
South Korea13,692  396  14,088  25,018  1,705  26,723  
Japan5,535  2,835  8,370  5,300  5,132  10,432  
Asia-Pacific1
Asia-Pacific1
4,455  3,408  7,863  2,790  473  3,263  
Asia-Pacific1
5,505 3,449 8,954 3,516 2,149 5,665 
Rest of the worldRest of the world1,493  558  2,051  2,559  1,250  3,809  Rest of the world3,166 372 3,538 1,418 144 1,562 
TotalTotal$134,715  $26,038  $160,753  $108,103  $24,110  $132,213  Total$150,773 $27,223 $177,996 $116,447 $24,157 $140,604 

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Nine Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Probe CardsSystemsTotalProbe CardsSystemsTotal
Market:
Foundry & Logic$323,503 $$323,503 $213,453 $$213,453 
DRAM75,127 75,127 104,355 104,355 
Flash20,642 20,642 20,379 20,379 
Systems77,301 77,301 72,648 72,648 
Total$419,272 $77,301 $496,573 $338,187 $72,648 $410,835 
Timing of revenue recognition:
Products transferred at a point in time$417,529 $73,393 $490,922 $335,054 $70,831 $405,885 
Services transferred over time1,743 3,908 5,651 3,133 1,817 4,950 
Total$419,272 $77,301 $496,573 $338,187 $72,648 $410,835 
Geographical region:
China$107,756 $13,190 $120,946 $58,882 $14,699 $73,581 
Taiwan93,596 8,290 101,886 50,596 4,918 55,514 
United States79,575 16,790 96,365 88,127 18,170 106,297 
South Korea56,278 2,494 58,772 75,157 3,334 78,491 
Europe36,656 15,498 52,154 15,601 14,088 29,689 
Japan24,502 11,072 35,574 31,807 11,647 43,454 
Asia-Pacific1
14,307 9,010 23,317 12,568 4,043 16,611 
Rest of the world6,602 957 7,559 5,449 1,749 7,198 
Total$419,272 $77,301 $496,573 $338,187 $72,648 $410,835 

1 Asia-Pacific includes all countries in the region except China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, which are disclosed separately.

Note 17 — Subsequent Events

20On October 19, 2020, subsequent to the balance sheet date, we acquired High Precision Devices, Inc., for total cash consideration of $17.0 million, subject to adjustment for changes in working capital and payoff of debt as stipulated in the merger agreement. This acquisition brings highly specialized skills and know-how to address the unique test challenges within the emerging quantum computing, superconducting computing, and ultra-sensitive sensor markets which operate at temperatures as low as 30 millikelvin.


The transaction will be accounted for in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Due to the limited time since the acquisition date, the initial purchase allocation for the business combination is incomplete at this time. Disclosures regarding amounts recognized for major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be provided once the initial accounting is completed. The acquired business is not expected to be material to the Company’s operations and consolidated financial position.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements include statements concerning, among other things, our business strategy, financial and operating results, gross margins, liquidity and capital expenditure requirements and impact of accounting standards. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words, such as "may," "might," "will," "could," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "intend" and "continue," the negative or plural of these words and other comparable terminology.

The forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and our projections about future events. All forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon information available to us as
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of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We have no obligation to update any of these statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements, including risks related to general market trends, the benefits of acquisitions and investments, uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the impact of our responses to it, the interpretation and impacts of changes in export controls and other trade barriers, our ability to execute our business strategy and other risks discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should carefully consider the numerous risks and uncertainties described under these sections.
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Unless expressly stated or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us” and “FormFactor” refer to FormFactor, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Overview

FormFactor, Inc., headquartered in Livermore, California, is a leading provider of test and measurement solutions. We provide a broad range of high-performance probe cards, analytical probes, probe stations, metrology systems, and thermal and cryogenic sub-systems to both semiconductor companies and scientific institutions. Our products provide electrical and optical information from a variety of semiconductor and electro-optical devices and integrated circuits from research, through development to production. Customers use our products and services to lower production costs, improve yields, and enable development of their complex next-generation products.

We operate in two reportable segments consisting of the Probe Cards segment and the Systems segment. Sales of our probe cards and analytical probes are included in the Probe Cards segment, while sales of our probe stations, metrology systems and thermal sub-systems are included in the Systems segment.

We generated net income of $15.9$59.3 million in the first threenine months of fiscal 2020 as compared to $5.5$20.7 million in the first threenine months of fiscal 2019. The increase in net income was primarily due to higherincreased revenues partially offset by higherand leverage on operating expenses, both generated bywhich only marginally increased on significantly higher operating levels.

Impact of COVID-19

An outbreak of an illness caused by a novel coronavirus in 2019 (“COVID-19”) has resulted in millions of infections and well over one hundred thousand deaths worldwide as of the date of filing this Quarterly Report.The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spreadcause serious illness and death in many of the regions that we, our customers and our suppliers operate. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant governmental measures being implementedactions designed to control the spread of the virus, including the imposition of stay-at-homesafety requirements and other orders in locations where we have manufacturing and other activities. We experienced a significant disruptionhave maintained social distancing, contact tracing, and various other measures to enable our operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic during the last two weeks of our first fiscal quarter of 2020 which continues, although currentlymanufacturing sites to a lessening extent.continue efficient production.

We believe that we operate in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This reduces the current and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our major customers and suppliers, and upon our operations, as compared to companies that are not part of the critical infrastructure. After a temporary suspension of manufacturing to implement safety measures in our California and Oregon locations, consistent with federal guidelines and state and local orders, we recommenced manufacturing. We currently continue to operate in all of our manufacturing sites
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at production levels comparable to those prior to the pandemic, albeit subject to certain safety and related constraints. Our other operations are similarly continuing with substantial work-from-home activities.

If the provisions of governmental health orders or other safety requirements continueapplicable to us or our customers or suppliers become more restrictive for an extended period of time, or if we have repeated occurrences of COVID-19 in any of our facilities, we may experience further disruptions or delays in manufacturing, product design, product development, customer support, manufacturing and sales, and an overall loss of productivity and efficiency. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic could also negatively impact our business or results of operations through new restrictions at our operating locations or at those of our customers or suppliers.

Even with our continued operations, COVID-19 has had, and may have further, negative impacts on our supply chain, workforce and customers. The continued progression of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated macro-economic, trade-related, and site-specific restrictions, including but not limited to the effects of any overall global, regional or national economic slowdowns or other economic downturns, increased trade and transport costs, and inability to access customer sites for certain activities could also negatively impact our business or results of operations.

As the COVID-19 pandemic is a widespread public health crisis, it is also adversely affecting major economies and financial markets world-wide. A resulting economic downturn can be expected to eventually negatively affect the demand for our products, and contribute to volatile demand and supply conditions affecting the markets for our products.
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Governments in several countries where we operate, including the United States, have enacted stabilization and stimulus measures in an effort to counteract some of the impacts of COVID-19. We have benefited and may continue to benefit from some of these measures directly or indirectly, although we do not believe those benefits have had or will have a material effect upon our financial results or financial condition. Governments may discontinue, amend, replace or otherwise change or supplement such stabilization and stimulus measures in ways that are difficult to predict, and it is possible that such changes could have a material effect upon our financial results or financial condition, or the financial results or financial condition of our customers or suppliers.

While to date the disruptions in our operations, supply chain and customer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have been somewhat limited, we believe that the COVID-19 pandemic represents a sustained threat that may eventually give rise to a variety of more significant adverse impacts on our business and financial results. We consider this as a near or longer term trend, although we cannot identify or quantify the specific impacts given current levels of uncertainty and the broad variety of effects that may arise from a pandemic of this magnitude. For a further description of the uncertainties and business risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report.

CriticalSignificant Accounting Policies and the Use of Estimates

Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 2,Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K describe the significant accounting estimates and criticalsignificant accounting policies used in preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results in these areas could differ from management’s estimates. During the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, there were no significant changes in our criticalsignificant accounting policies or estimates from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2020.


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Results of Operations
 
The following table sets forth our operating results as a percentage of revenues for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
RevenuesRevenues100.0 %100.0 %Revenues100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues58.1  60.3  Cost of revenues56.9 60.7 57.6 60.3 
Gross profitGross profit41.9  39.7  Gross profit43.1 39.3 42.4 39.7 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:      Operating expenses:    
Research and developmentResearch and development13.2  14.9  Research and development12.9 14.3 13.1 14.6 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative17.2  19.0  Selling, general and administrative17.9 18.4 16.6 18.8 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses30.4  33.9  Total operating expenses30.8 32.7 29.7 33.4 
Operating incomeOperating income11.5  5.8  Operating income12.3 6.6 12.7 6.3 
Interest incomeInterest income0.4  0.4  Interest income0.1 0.5 0.3 0.5 
Interest expenseInterest expense(0.2) (0.5) Interest expense(0.1)(0.3)(0.1)(0.4)
Other expense, net(0.1) (0.1) 
Other income, netOther income, net0.2 0.2 — 0.1 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes11.6  5.6  Income before income taxes12.5 7.0 12.9 6.5 
Provision for income taxes1.8  1.5  
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes(0.3)1.1 0.9 1.5 
Net incomeNet income9.8 %4.1 %Net income12.8 %5.9 %12.0 %5.0 %


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Revenues by Segment and Market
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Probe CardsProbe Cards$134,715  $108,103  Probe Cards$150,773 $116,447 $419,272 $338,187 
SystemsSystems26,038  24,110  Systems27,223 24,157 77,301 72,648 
$160,753  $132,213  $177,996 $140,604 $496,573 $410,835 

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 28,
2020
% of RevenuesMarch 30,
2019
% of Revenues$ Change% ChangeSeptember 26,
2020
% of RevenuesSeptember 28,
2019
% of Revenues$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Probe Cards Markets:Probe Cards Markets:Probe Cards Markets:
Foundry & LogicFoundry & Logic$105,745  65.8 %$71,580  54.1 %$34,165  47.7 %Foundry & Logic$108,411 60.9 %$68,431 48.7 %$39,980 58.4 %
DRAMDRAM24,696  15.4  28,886  21.9  (4,190) (14.5) DRAM31,379 17.6 39,425 28.0 (8,046)(20.4)
FlashFlash4,274  2.7  7,637  5.8  (3,363) (44.0) Flash10,983 6.2 8,591 6.1 2,392 27.8 
Systems Market:Systems Market:Systems Market:
SystemsSystems26,038  16.1  24,110  18.2  1,928  8.0  Systems27,223 15.3 24,157 17.2 3,066 12.7 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$160,753  100.0 %$132,213  100.0 %$28,540  21.6 %Total revenues$177,996 100.0 %$140,604 100.0 %$37,392 26.6 %
Nine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
% of RevenuesSeptember 28,
2019
% of Revenues$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)
Probe Cards Markets:Probe Cards Markets:
Foundry & LogicFoundry & Logic$323,503 65.1 %$213,453 51.9 %$110,050 51.6 %
DRAMDRAM75,127 15.1 104,355 25.4 (29,228)(28.0)
FlashFlash20,642 4.2 20,379 5.0 263 1.3 
Systems Market:Systems Market:
SystemsSystems77,301 15.6 72,648 17.7 4,653 6.4 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$496,573 100.0 %$410,835 100.0 %$85,738 20.9 %

The increase in Foundry & Logic product revenue for the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three monthsand nine ended March 30,September 28, 2019, was driven principally by increased unit sales to large semiconductor foundries and integrated device manufacturers, as theydemonstrating success in diversifying across our strategic accounts. Additionally, sales have increased manufacturing of new chip designs on leading-edge nodes.due to the demand for 5G handsets and devices and work from home infrastructure spending.

The decrease in DRAM product revenue for the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three and nine months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, was driven by a decreased unit salescustomer demand as a result of decreased customer demand.the absorption of large purchases in fiscal 2019.

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The decreaseincrease in Flash product revenue for the three months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, was driven by decreased unitincreased sales as a result of decreasedincreased customer demand asfor our legacy products and the acquisition of Baldwin Park. This increase helped offset what would have otherwise been a decrease in demand in the nine months ended September 26, 2020, compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. Our revenue in this market continues to be highly variable.

The increase in Systems product revenue for the three months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, was driven by increased sales of metrology systems due to the acquisition for FRT GmbH and increased sales of probe stations, which includes anpartially offset by lower revenue from thermal sub-systems. The increase in Systems product revenue from 300mm stations,for the nine months ended September 26, 2020, compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019, was driven by our acquisition of FRT GmbH, partially offset by lower revenue from thermal sub-systems and 200mm stations.
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Due to COVID-19, there were various impacts across our segments due to governmental mandates of social distancing. This resulted in a temporary factory shut downshutdown for almost two weeks during our first fiscal quarter of 2020 in certain locations, limiting our manufacturing capacity. TheseWe believe these shutdowns negatively affected revenue and impacted our ability to maintain typical lead times, especially in our Probes segment.

Revenues by Geographic Region
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
% of
Revenue
March 30,
2019
% of
Revenue
September 26,
2020
% of
Revenue
September 28,
2019
% of
Revenue
September 26,
2020
% of
Revenue
September 28,
2019
% of
Revenue
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
ChinaChina$43,642  27.1 %$21,843  16.5 %China$28,546 16.0 %$31,383 22.3 %$120,946 24.4 %$73,581 17.9 %
TaiwanTaiwan36,935 20.8 %18,255 13.0 %101,886 20.5 %55,514 13.5 %
United StatesUnited States31,916  19.9 %34,263  25.9 %United States36,328 20.4 %33,665 23.9 %96,365 19.4 %106,297 25.9 %
Taiwan31,780  19.8 %22,387  16.9 %
South KoreaSouth Korea29,571 16.6 %23,597 16.8 %58,772 11.8 %78,491 19.1 %
EuropeEurope21,043  13.1 %9,493  7.2 %Europe16,979 9.5 %9,548 6.8 %52,154 10.5 %29,689 7.2 %
South Korea14,088  8.8 %26,723  20.2 %
JapanJapan8,370  5.2 %10,432  7.9 %Japan17,145 9.6 %16,929 12.0 %35,574 7.2 %43,454 10.6 %
Asia-Pacific1
Asia-Pacific1
7,863  4.9 %3,263  2.5 %
Asia-Pacific1
8,954 5.0 %5,665 4.0 %23,317 4.7 %16,611 4.0 %
Rest of the worldRest of the world2,051  1.2 %3,809  2.9 %Rest of the world3,538 2.1 %1,562 1.2 %7,559 1.5 %7,198 1.8 %
Total revenuesTotal revenues$160,753  100.0 %$132,213  100.0 %Total revenues$177,996 100.0 %$140,604 100.0 %$496,573 100.0 %$410,835 100.0 %

1 Asia-Pacific includes all countries in the region except China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which are disclosed separately.
 
Geographic revenue information is based on the location to which we ship the product. For example, if a certain South Korean customer purchases through their U.S. subsidiary and requests the products to be shipped to an address in South Korea, this sale will be reflected in the revenue for South Korea rather than the U.S.

Changes in revenue by geographic region for the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three and nine months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, waswere primarily attributable to changes in customer demand, shifts in customer regional manufacturing strategies, particularly with our large multinational customers, and product sales mix.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Margins

Cost of revenues consists primarily of manufacturing materials, compensation and benefits, shipping and handling costs, manufacturing-related overhead and amortization of certain intangible assets. Our manufacturing operations rely on a limited number of suppliers to provide key components and materials for our products, some of which are a sole source. We order materials and supplies based on backlog and forecasted customer orders. Tooling and setup costs related to changing manufacturing lots at our suppliers are also included in the cost of revenues. We expense all warranty costs, inventory provisions and amortization of certain intangible assets as cost of revenues.

Our gross profit and gross margin were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
$ Change% Change September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
$ Change% Change
Gross profitGross profit$67,390  $52,521  $14,869  28.3 %Gross profit$76,749 $55,318 $21,431 38.7 %
Gross marginGross margin41.9 %39.7 %Gross margin43.1 %39.3 %
Nine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
$ Change% Change
Gross profitGross profit$210,306 $163,191 $47,115 28.9 %
Gross marginGross margin42.4 %39.7 %

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Our gross profit and gross margin by segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Probe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profitGross profit$60,743  $13,334  $(6,687) $67,390  $45,294  $13,016  $(5,789) $52,521  Gross profit$69,641 $13,565 $(6,457)$76,749 $48,127 $13,015 $(5,824)$55,318 
Gross marginGross margin45.1 %51.2 %— %41.9 %41.9 %54.0 %— %39.7 %Gross margin46.2 %49.8 %— %43.1 %41.3 %53.9 %— %39.3 %
Nine Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Probe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotalProbe CardsSystemsCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profitGross profit$191,907$37,618 $(19,219)$210,306 $141,913$38,703 $(17,425)$163,191 
Gross marginGross margin45.8 %48.7 %— %42.4 %42.0 %53.3 %— %39.7 %

Probe Cards
For the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, gross profit and gross margins increased compared to the three and nine months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, primarily due to increased sales, product mix, and higher factory utilization.

Systems
For the three months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, gross profit increased whiledue to the additional contribution of FRT GmbH. This increase helped offset the nine months ended September 26, 2020 gross profit decrease as a result of a less favorable product mix. Gross margin decreased compared to the three and nine months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, primarily as a result of less favorable product mix and additional contribution from our acquisition of FRT GmbH.mix.

Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other includes unallocated expenses relating to amortization of intangible assets, share-based compensation, and restructuring charges, net, and charges related to inventory stepped up to fair value due to acquisitions which are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our reportable segments.

Overall
Gross profit and gross margin fluctuate with revenue levels, product mix, selling prices, factory loading and material costs. For the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three and nine months ended March 30,September 28, 2019, gross profit and gross margins have improved, primarily on higher sales.sales and product mix.

Cost of revenues included stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
Stock-based compensation$937  $950  
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Stock-based compensation$962 $1,117 $2,800 $3,031 

Future gross margins may be adversely impacted by lower revenues, unfavorable product mix and lower factory utilization. Our gross margins may also be adversely affected if we are required to record additional inventory write-downs for estimated average selling prices that are below cost or because of a decrease in demand.

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Research and Development
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
$ Change% ChangeSeptember 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Research and developmentResearch and development$21,267  $19,723  $1,544  7.8 %Research and development$22,878 $20,096 $2,782 13.8 %
% of revenues% of revenues13.2 %14.9 %% of revenues12.9 %14.4 %
Nine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)
Research and developmentResearch and development$65,064 $59,893 $5,171 8.6 %
% of revenues% of revenues13.1 %14.6 %

The increase in research and development expenses in the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 when compared to the corresponding period in the prior year was primarily driven by increased headcount combined with higher variable performance based compensation, annual compensation adjustments, higher project material costs, and the addition of the acquisition of Baldwin Park, partially offset by a decrease in project material costs.travel due to travel restrictions and decreased stock-based compensation related to the timing of annual grants.


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A detail of the changes is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020 compared to Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
Employee compensation costs$1,649 
Depreciation88 
Stock-based compensation(80)
Project material costs(65)
Other general operations(48)
$1,544 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 compared to Three Months Ended September 28, 2019Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 compared to Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
Employee compensation costs2,721 5,280 
Project material costs737 1,000 
Depreciation40 190 
Stock-based compensation(402)(676)
Other general operations(314)(623)
$2,782 $5,171 

Research and development included stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
Stock-based compensation$1,439  $1,519  
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Stock-based compensation$1,326 $1,729 $4,154 $4,830 

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Selling, General and Administrative
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
$ Change% ChangeSeptember 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative$27,693  $25,184  $2,509  10.0 %Selling, general and administrative$31,834 $25,887 $5,947 23.0 %
% of revenues% of revenues17.2 %19.0 %% of revenues17.9 %18.4 %
Nine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative$82,282 $77,354 $4,928 6.4 %
% of revenues% of revenues16.6 %18.8 %

The increase in selling, general and administrative in the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 when compared to the corresponding period in the prior year was primarily due to increasedan increase in headcount combined with higher variable performance based compensation, higher stock-based compensationinformation technology security remediation costs, partially offset by the gain on contingent consideration from the remeasurement of the contingent consideration related to the timing of annual grants, and higher costs from acquisition of FRT GmbH, offset partially by a decrease in thedecreased travel due to travel restrictions, and decreased amortization of intangible assets.intangibles.

A detail of the changes is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020 compared to Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
Employee compensation1,942 
Amortization of intangibles(858)
Consulting fees566 
Stock-based compensation421 
General operating expenses438 
$2,509 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 compared to Three Months Ended September 28, 2019Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 compared to Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
Employee compensation3,713 7,216 
Stock-based compensation(437)593 
Consulting fees3,048 3,676 
Amortization of intangibles174 (1,523)
Gain on contingent consideration(71)(3,771)
General operating expenses(480)(1,263)
$5,947 $4,928 

Selling, general and administrative included stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
Stock-based compensation$3,247  $2,826  
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
Stock-based compensation$3,221 $3,658 $9,820 $9,227 

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Interest Income and Interest Expense
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Interest IncomeInterest Income$685  $580  Interest Income$249 $724 $1,310 $1,988 
Weighted average balance of cash and investments Weighted average balance of cash and investments  $210,791  $151,451  Weighted average balance of cash and investments$243,615 $193,092 $230,098 $173,975 
Weighted average yield on cash and investments Weighted average yield on cash and investments  1.68 %2.03 %Weighted average yield on cash and investments0.57 %2.02 %1.03 %2.07 %
Interest ExpenseInterest Expense$318  $595  Interest Expense$193 $422 $682 $1,539 
Average debt outstandingAverage debt outstanding$42,854  $64,835  Average debt outstanding$37,295 $46,250 $38,327 $56,113 
Weighted average interest rate on debtWeighted average interest rate on debt2.50 %4.51 %Weighted average interest rate on debt1.65 %4.26 %2.05 %4.42 %
 
Interest income is earned on our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities. The increasedecrease in interest income for the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 compared with the corresponding period of the prior year was attributable to higher invested balances and sustainedlower investment yields related in partdue to longer duration investments.the low interest rate environment.

Interest expense primarily includes interest on our term loans, partially offset by income from our interest-rateinterest rate swap derivative contracts, as well asand term loan issuance costs amortization charges. The decrease in interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily due to lower outstanding debt balances relateddue to the acquisitionpay-off of Cascade Microtech in fiscal 2016 as a result of principal payments made,the CMI Term Loan on June 30, 2020, partially offset by additional interest expense related to the term loanFRT Term Loan originated to finance the acquisition of FRT GmbH in the fourth quarter of 2019.2019 and the Building Term Loan originated in the second quarter of 2020.

Other Expense, Net
Other expense, net, primarily includes the effects of foreign currency impact and various other gains and losses.

Provision for Income Taxes
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
(In thousands, except percentages) (In thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes$2,816  $2,032  
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes$(499)$1,584 $4,479 $5,906 
Effective tax rateEffective tax rate15.1 %27.0 %Effective tax rate(2.2)%16.1 %7.0 %22.2 %

Provision (benefit) for income taxes reflects the tax provision on our operations in foreign and U.S. jurisdictions, offset by tax benefits from tax credits and the foreign-derived intangible income ("FDII") deduction. We expectThe effective tax rate for the FDII deductionthird quarter of 2020 was significantly impacted by two discrete items. First, on July 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury and correspondingthe Internal Revenue Service finalized regulations T.D. 9902 with respect to the global intangible low-taxes income high-tax exception, resulting in a decrease in our effective tax rate. This adjustment was retroactive to the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 and the cumulative impact is taken into account during the three months ended September 26, 2020. Second, we realized a significant discrete tax benefit from stock-based compensation due to be available after utilizing our previous net operating loss carryforwards, resultingstock price increases over the most recent three year period. These items together resulted in a decrease in our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to the three and nine months ended March 30,September 28, 2019.

Our effective tax rate may vary from period to period based on changes in estimated taxable income or loss by jurisdiction, changes to the valuation allowance, changes to U.S. federal, state or foreign tax laws, changes in ASC 718 stock-based compensation expense/benefit, future expansion into areas with varying country, state, and local income tax rates, and deductibility of certain costs and expenses by jurisdiction. We expect the FDII deduction and corresponding benefit to be available after utilizing our previous net operating loss carryforwards, resulting in a decrease from the U.S. statutory rate and included in our worldwide effective tax rate for the year ended December 26, 2020.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Capital Resources
Our working capital was $308.8$319.9 million at March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to $282.5 million at December 28, 2019.
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Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of deposits held at banks and money market funds. Marketable securities primarily consist of U.S. treasuries U.S. agency securities and corporate bonds. We typically invest in highly-rated securities with low probabilities of default. Our investment policy requires investments to be rated single A or better, and limits the types of acceptable investments, issuer concentration and duration of the investment.

Our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled approximately $239.4$241.5 million at March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to $220.9 million at December 28, 2019. We believe that we will be able to satisfy our working capital requirements and scheduled term loan repayments for at least the next twelve months with the liquidity provided by our existing cash, cash
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equivalents, marketable securities and cash provided by operations. To the extent necessary, we may consider entering into short and long-term debt obligations, raising cash through a stock issuance, or obtaining new financing facilities, which may not be available on terms favorable to us. Our future capital requirements may vary materially from those now planned.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. An extended period of global supply chain and economic disruption could materially affect our business, results of operations, access to sources of liquidity and financial condition. As a result of the current and uncertain future impact of COVID-19, we have taken actions to preserve and improve our liquidity primarily by limiting our exposures to volatile markets and investments, as well as actively working to minimize counterparty risk.risk, for example, by directly investing in securities where the counterparty is the U.S. Government rather than a similar investment where the counterparty is a bank.

If we are unsuccessful in maintaining or growing our revenues, maintaining or reducing our cost structure (in response to a potential reduction in demand due to an industry downturn, COVID-19, or other event), or increasing our available cash through debt or equity financings, our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities may decline in fiscal 2020.decline.

We utilize a variety of tax planning and financing strategies to manage our worldwide cash and deploy funds to locations where needed. As part of these strategies, we indefinitely reinvest a portion of our foreign earnings. Should we require additional capital in the United States, we may elect to repatriate indefinitely-reinvested foreign funds or raise capital in the United States.

Cash Flows
The following table sets forth our net cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 28,
2020
March 30,
2019
September 26,
2020
September 28,
2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$39,339  $20,638  Net cash provided by operating activities$124,209 $83,378 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(5,442) (9,332) Net cash used in investing activities(56,195)(40,047)
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities$(9,071) $(3,932) Net cash used in financing activities$(28,970)$(18,976)

Operating Activities 
Net cash provided by operating activities for the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 was primarily attributable to net income of $15.9$59.3 million and $22.7 million of net non-cash expenses offsetof $61.8 million, further fluctuated by changes in operating assets and liabilities, as explained below.

Accounts receivable, net, decreased $7.8$1.0 million to $90.1$96.9 million at March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to $97.9 million at December 28, 2019, as a result of changes in customer sales mix, timing of customer shipments and timing of customer payments.payments, offset slightly by the increased accounts receivable due to the acquisitions of FRT and Baldwin Park.

Inventories, net, decreased $4.3increased $11.4 million to $79.0$94.6 million at March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to $83.3 million at December 28, 2019, as a result of shipping prior quarter backlog, loweranticipated projected customer demand, as well as smaller impact related to increased inventory production,purchases to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our supply chain and lessthe increased inventory receipts at the end of the quarter primarily due to reduced operating levels under COVID-19 restrictions, as previously described.the acquisitions of FRT and Baldwin Park.

Accrued liabilities decreased $7.3Accounts payable increased $22.0 million to $29.2$62.9 million at March 28,September 26, 2020, compared to $36.4$40.9 million at December 28, 2019, as a result of timing of payments including employee performance-based compensation and indirect taxes.vendor payments.


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Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 was primarily related to $12.1$41.9 million of cash used in the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, which includes $24.0 million used in the acquisition of a building adjacent to our leased facilities in Livermore, California. Additionally, we paid $35.0 million of acquisition of Baldwin Park, net of cash acquired, partially offset by $6.6$20.6 million of net proceeds from sales of marketable securities.

Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 primarily related to $13.2$41.1 million of principal payments made towards the repayment of our term loans and $0.4$15.4 million related to tax withholding associated with the net share settlements of our equity awards, partially offset by $4.5$18.0 million of proceeds received from the new term loan for our building purchase, as well as $9.6 million of proceeds received from issuances of common stock under our employee stock purchase plan and stock option plans.



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Debt

CMI Term Loan
On June 24, 2016, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with HSBC Bank USA, National Association ("HSBC"), as administrative agent, co-lead arranger, sole bookrunner and syndication agent, other lenders that may from time-to-time be a party to the Credit Agreement, and certain guarantors. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the lenders have provided us with a senior secured term loan facility of $150 million (the “CMI Term Loan”). The proceeds of the CMI Term Loan were used to finance a portion of the purchase price paid in connection with the Cascade Microtech acquisition in fiscal 2016 and to pay related bank fees and expenses.

The CMI Term Loan bearsbore interest at a rate equal to, at our option, (i) the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") rate plus 2.00% per annum or (ii) Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.00% per annum. We have currently elected to pay interest at 2.00% over the one-month LIBOR rate. Interest payments arewere payable in monthly installments over a five-year period. The interest rate at March 28, 2020 was 3.61%.

The principal payments on the CMI Term Loan arewere paid in equal quarterly installments that began June 30, 2016, in an annual amount equal to 5% of original principal for year one, 10% for year two, 20% for year three, 30% for year four and 35% for year five. The planned final payment on the CMI Term Loan is scheduled for the third quarter of fiscalwas June 30, 2020.

On July 25, 2016, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with HSBC and other lenders to hedge the interest payments on the CMI Term Loan for the notional amount of $95.6 million. As future levels of LIBOR over the life of the loan are uncertain, we entered into these interest-rate swap agreements to hedge the exposure in interest rate risks associated with movement in LIBOR rates. By entering into the agreements, we convert a floating rate interest at one-month LIBOR plus 2% into a fixed rate interest at 2.939%. The interest rate swap agreement ended as of March 28, 2020.

The obligations under the Term Loan are guaranteed by substantially all of our assets and the assets of our domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain customary exceptions.

The Credit Agreement contains negative covenants customary for financing of this type, as well as certain financial maintenance covenants. As of March 28, 2020, the balance outstanding pursuant to the CMI Term Loan was $23.7 million and we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.

FRT Term Loan
On October 25, 2019, we entered into a $23.4 million three-year credit facility loan agreement (the "FRT Term Loan") with HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG, Germany,, to fund the acquisition of FRT GmbH, which we acquired on October 9, 2019. See Note 4 for further details of the acquisition.

The FRT Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") plus 1.75 %1.75% per annum and will be repaid in quarterly installments of approximately $1.9$2.0 million plus interest. The interest beginning January 25, 2020.

The obligations under the FRT Term Loan are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by FormFactor, Inc. The Credit Facility contains negative covenants customary for financing of this type, including covenants that place limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the creation of liens, the payment of dividends; dispositions; fundamental changes, including mergers and acquisitions; loans and investments; sale leasebacks; negative pledges; transactions with affiliates; changes in fiscal year; sanctions and anti-bribery laws and regulations, and modifications to charter documents in a manner materially adverse to the Lenders. The FRT Term Loan also contains affirmative covenants and representations and warranties customary for financing of this type.rate at September 26, 2020 was 1.30%. As of March 28,September 26, 2020, the balance outstanding pursuant to the FRT term loan was $21.4$18.3 million.

Building Term Loan
On June 22, 2020, we entered into an $18.0 million 15-year credit facility loan agreement (the “Building Term Loan”). The proceeds of the Building Term Loan were used to finance the purchase a building adjacent to our leased facilities in Livermore, California.

The Building Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the applicable LIBOR rate plus 1.75% per annum. Interest payments are payable in monthly installments over a fifteen-year period. The interest rate at September 26, 2020 was 1.91%. As of September 26, 2020, the balance outstanding pursuant to the Building Term Loan was $17.8 million.

On March 17, 2020, we entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement to hedge the interest payments on the Building Term Loan for the notional amount of $18.0 million, and an amortization period that matches the debt. As future levels of LIBOR over the life of the loan are uncertain, we wereentered into this interest-rate swap agreement to hedge the exposure in complianceinterest rate risks associated with all covenants.movement in LIBOR rates. By entering into the agreement, we convert a floating rate interest at one-month LIBOR plus 1.75% into a fixed rate interest at 2.75%. The interest rate swap also includes a 0% floor that is effective for one year from the date of the swap. As of September 26, 2020, the notional amount of the loan that is subject to this interest rate swap is $17.8 million.

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Stock Repurchase Program

In October 2020, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $50.0 million of outstanding common stock to offset potential dilution from issuances of common stock under our stock-based compensation plans. The share repurchase program will expire on October 28, 2022.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Other thanThe following table summarizes our operating leasesignificant contractual commitments to make future payments in cash under contractual obligations as disclosed inof September 26, 2020:

Payments Due In Fiscal Year
Remainder 20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Operating leases$1,877 $6,773 $5,549 $4,724 $4,471 $16,272 $39,666 
Term loans - principal payments2,278 9,133 9,161 1,050 1,080 13,368 36,070 
Term loans - interest payments (1)
145 503 377 290 271 1,433 3,019 
Total$4,300 $16,409 $15,087 $6,064 $5,822 $31,073 $78,755 

(1) Represents our minimum interest payment commitments at 1.91% per annum for the Building Term Loan and 1.30% per annum for the FRT Term Loan. This also excludes any amounts related to our interest rate swap; see Note 126, Debt, of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, our contractual obligations and commitments have not materially changed as of March 28, 2020 from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.Statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
Historically, we have not participated in transactions that have generated relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been
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established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of March 28,September 26, 2020, we were not involved in any such off-balance sheet arrangements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1,Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements, of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
For financial market risks related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, reference is made to Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” contained in Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 28, 2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Based on our management’s evaluation (with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) except as described below that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

On July 30, 2020, we completed the acquisition of the probe card assets of Advantest Corporation ("Baldwin Park"), located in Baldwin Park, California and are integrating the acquired business into our overall internal control over financial reporting process. Our management is in the process of assessing the internal control over financial reporting and is implementing or revising internal controls where necessary.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
 
Control systems, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control systems’ objectives are being met. Further, the design of any control systems must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of all controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Control systems can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

CEO and CFO Certifications
 
We have attached as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, which are required in accordance with the Exchange Act. We recommend that this Item 4 be read in conjunction with the certifications for a more complete understanding of the subject matter presented. 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes during the threenine months ended March 28,September 26, 2020 to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 apart from the risk factor described below. If any of the identified risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could suffer. The trading price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. The risks and uncertainties described
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in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 are not the only ones we face. Additional risks that we currently do not know about or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted, and is expected to continue to negatively impact, our operations, and those of our important suppliers, business partners and customers.

We are exposed to risks associated with public health crises and outbreaks of contagious diseases, such as the current outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19").COVID-19. To date, COVID-19 has had, and may continue to have, an adverse impact on our operations, our supply chains and our expenses, including as a result of precautionary measures that we take in response to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant volatility, uncertainty and economic disruption, which has adversely affected, and will continue to adversely affect, our business operations and may materially and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced significant business disruptions, including temporary closures of our facilities, and the facilities of our suppliers and their supply chain partners, and restrictions on our ability to travel and service our products. For example, our corporate headquarters and many of our operations, including much of our manufacturing facilities, are located in California, which has institutedwhere a variety of health orders applicableapply to our operations and employees in the region. In other regions where we operate globally, similar health orders have been issued, which have had, and will continue to have, similar affects upon our business. This has the potential to significantly impactedimpact our ability to design, produce, deliver and support our products for customers. These unprecedented measures

We obtain some of the components and materials used in our products from a sole source or a limited group of suppliers, and in some cases alternative sources are not readily available. The COVID-19 pandemic may heighten the risks posed by our
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dependence upon sole or limited source suppliers to slow the spreadextent that the pandemic could disrupt the operations of COVID-19 taken by localone or more of these suppliers, resulting in an inability to obtain an adequate supply of materials, late deliveries or poor component quality while we seek to identify and regional governments have had,qualify alternative suppliers. Such disruptions could disrupt our operations and will continueresult an adverse impact to have, a significant negative impact on our operations.results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

A significant amount of our management resources has been, and will continue to be, focused on mitigating the negative impacts of COVID-19 on our business. This has required, and will continue to require, a substantial investment of time and resources across our enterprise that has delayed, orwhich may continue to delaynegatively impact other valuable activities, such as the development of new technologies, products or capabilities. In addition, many of our employees are working remotely for an extended period which can increase operational risk and cybersecurity risks. If we do not respond appropriately to the COVID-19 pandemic, or if employees, customers or others do not perceive our response positively, we could suffer damage to our reputation, which could also adversely affect our business.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts usour operations and those of our important, suppliers, business partners and customers will depend on numerous evolving factors and future developments that we are not able to predict, including:including but not limited to: the severity of the virus; theand duration of the outbreak;pandemic; governmental, business and other actions (which could include further restrictions on our operations); the ongoing requirements of social distancing and shelter-in-placehealth orders; the impacts on our supply chain; the impact of the pandemic on economic activity; the extent and duration of the effect on business confidence and investments by our customers; the effects of changes to our operations that may continue indefinitely; the health of and the effecteffects on our workforce and our ability to meet our staffing needs, particularly if members of our workforce are exposed or infected; any impairments in the value of our assets which could be recorded as a result of weaker economic conditions; and the potential impacts upon our internal controls, including those over financial reporting, that may result from changes in working environments and other circumstances. If the pandemic continues to create disruptions in the credit and financial markets, it could also adversely affect our ability to access capital on favorable terms to meet our business and strategic objectives. All of these circumstances are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. In addition, the circumstances which give rise to new or existing infectious diseases becoming epidemics or pandemics with potentially similar impacts are expected to persist.

We obtain someAdverse global, regional and national economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic could have a negative effect on our business, results of the componentsoperations and materials used in our products from a sole source or a limited group of suppliers,financial condition and in some cases alternative sources are not readily available. Our dependence upon sole or limited source suppliers increases our exposure to the impacts of COVID-19 that might disrupt the operations of one or more of these suppliers, resulting in an inability to obtain an adequate supply of materials, late deliveries or poor component quality while we seek to identify and qualify alternative suppliers.liquidity

In addition, theThe COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, national, regional and global economies and financial markets that canmarkets. Although the long-term macroeconomic effects of the pandemic cannot be predicted with certainty, the continued progression or persistence of the pandemic may result in a period ofglobal, regional or national economic slowdownslowdowns or recession thatother economic downturns. Such downturns could curtail or delay spending by businesses and consumers which may ultimately result in reductions in the demand for our products and greater volatility in demand and supply conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has also created significant volatility, uncertainty and disruption in global credit and financial markets. Such impacts, as well as any further disruptions to or reductions in the availability of credit or other sources of capital as the pandemic continues to progress or persist, could also adversely affect our ability to access capital on favorable terms to meet our objectives.Any of these factors could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

In addition, governments in several countries where we operate, including the United States, have enacted stabilization and stimulus measures in an effort to counteract some of the impacts of COVID-19. The demand and business environments in which we operate have benefited from some of these measures. Any discontinuations, reductions, or other changes to such stabilization and stimulus programs may harm our customers’ or suppliers’ financial results and financial condition, and could also have an adverse macroeconomic impact that may lead to reductions in the demand for our products. Even if maintained or expanded, such stimulus and stabilization measures may fail over the long term to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the pandemic, and may fail to prevent or exacerbate any long-term economic downturns.

As a result of the uncertain scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertain timing of theany national, regional andor global recovery and economic normalization, we are unable to estimate the long-term impacts on our operations and financial results. As a result, we may decide to limit or refrain from providing financial guidance in the manner we have done for recentin prior reporting periods. All of these factors mayperiods, which could negatively affect our stock price.
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Increasingly restrictive export regulations and other trade barriers may materially harm our business.

Sales of our products to customers outside of the United States represent a significant part of our past and anticipated revenues, including sales involving exports from the United States to China. In 2019, sales in China represented 18% of our revenues, and ChinaThere is an area of potential growth for our business. We have observed a continuing trend of increasing tariffs and trade controls affecting exports to China. For example, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, has
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recently published amendments toamended the U.S. Export Administration Regulations to expand license requirements on exports to entities in China that may support military end uses. These rules are expected to, among other things, expand export license requirements on a broader set of items from the U.S., including many of our products.products and for a broader set of customers in China and elsewhere. There is no assurance that we will obtain any such licenses on a timely basis or at all. There also remains considerable uncertainty regarding the interpretation and implementation of these rules. In addition, the reaction to these rules by governments and private businesses outside the U.S., particularly in China, may be expected to include retaliatory controls and preferences for non-U.S. or local suppliers. These and other regulatory and policy changes in the U.S. and elsewhere could materially and negatively affect our future sales and operating results.

We rely on the security and integrity of our electronic data systems and our business can be damaged by disruptions, security breaches or other compromises of these systems.

We rely on electronic data systems to operate and manage our business and to process, maintain, and safeguard information, including information belonging to our customers, partners, and personnel. These systems may be subject to failures or disruptions as a result of, among other things, natural disasters, accidents, power disruptions, telecommunications failures, new system implementations, acts of terrorism or war, physical security breaches, computer viruses or other cyber security attacks. For example, in June 2020, we discovered a data breach incident involving malware and related behaviors that resulted in unauthorized access to our information technology systems. Although we do not believe this incident had any significant impacts on our production and ordinary course operations, such incidents or other system failures or disruptions could subject us to downtime and delays, compromise or loss of sensitive or proprietary information, destruction or corruption of data, financial losses from remedial actions, breaches of obligations to third parties under privacy laws or contracts, or damage to our reputation or customer relationships. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

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Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith and this list constitutes the exhibit index.
ExhibitExhibit Incorporated by Reference FiledExhibit Incorporated by Reference Filed
NumberNumberExhibit DescriptionFormDate Number HerewithNumberExhibit DescriptionFormDate Number Herewith
3.1 3.1  

S-1October 20, 20033.013.1

S-1October 20, 20033.01
3.2 3.2  

8-KJuly 22, 20163.23.2

8-KJuly 22, 20163.2
31.01 31.01       X31.01     X
31.02 31.02       X31.02     X
32.01 32.01       *32.01     *
101101The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tagsX
101.INS101.INSXBRL Instance Document     X101.INSXBRL Instance Document     X
101.SCH101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document     X101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document     X
101.CAL101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document     X101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document     X
101.DEF101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document     X101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document     X
101.LAB101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document     X101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document     X
101.PRE101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document     X101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document     X
104104The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)X
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*    This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 FormFactor, Inc.
   
Date:May 7,November 3, 2020By:/s/ SHAI SHAHAR
   
  Shai Shahar
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Duly Authorized Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer)

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