Enphase Energy, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One) | |||||
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023
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: 001-35480
Enphase Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 20-4645388 | ||||||||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||||||||
47281 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(707) 774-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||||||||
| Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share | ENPH | 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 has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of 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 ☐
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of October 20, 2023, there were 136,551,216 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding, $0.00001 par value per share.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
| As of | |||||||||||
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 290,075 | $ | 473,244 | |||||||
| Marketable securities | 1,493,809 | 1,139,599 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,947 and $979 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | 560,286 | 440,896 | |||||||||
| Inventory | 174,114 | 149,708 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 80,346 | 60,824 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 2,598,630 | 2,264,271 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 173,005 | 111,367 | |||||||||
| Operating lease, right of use asset, net | 21,164 | 21,379 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 79,147 | 99,541 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 213,193 | 213,559 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 215,275 | 169,291 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 253,528 | 204,872 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,553,942 | $ | 3,084,280 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 90,116 | $ | 125,085 | |||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 434,825 | 295,939 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenues, current | 114,031 | 90,747 | |||||||||
| Warranty obligations, current | 40,750 | 35,556 | |||||||||
| Debt, current | 94,665 | 90,892 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 774,387 | 638,219 | |||||||||
| Long-term liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Deferred revenues, non-current | 366,032 | 281,613 | |||||||||
| Warranty obligations, non-current | 148,116 | 95,890 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 53,762 | 43,520 | |||||||||
| Debt, non-current | 1,196,947 | 1,199,465 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,539,244 | 2,258,707 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 300,000 shares authorized; and 136,512 shares and 136,441 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 899,107 | 819,119 | |||||||||
| Accumulated earnings | 125,352 | 17,335 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (9,762) | (10,882) | |||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | — | — | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,014,698 | 825,573 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 3,553,942 | $ | 3,084,280 | |||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 551,082 | $ | 634,713 | $ | 1,988,216 | $ | 1,606,201 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 289,069 | 366,797 | 1,076,490 | 942,307 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 262,013 | 267,916 | 911,726 | 663,894 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 54,873 | 44,188 | 172,045 | 119,163 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 55,357 | 55,257 | 178,383 | 150,189 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 33,794 | 32,436 | 104,456 | 102,647 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | — | 594 | 870 | 594 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 144,024 | 132,475 | 455,754 | 372,593 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 117,989 | 135,441 | 455,972 | 291,301 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 19,669 | 3,680 | 49,235 | 4,936 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2,196) | (2,255) | (6,571) | (7,159) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 1,883 | (2,611) | 2,276 | (5,208) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 19,356 | (1,186) | 44,940 | (7,431) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 137,345 | 134,255 | 500,912 | 283,870 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | (23,392) | (19,443) | (82,895) | (40,261) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 113,953 | $ | 114,812 | $ | 418,017 | $ | 243,609 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 3.06 | $ | 1.80 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 2.92 | $ | 1.70 | |||||||||||||||
| Shares used in per share calculation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 136,165 | 135,633 | 136,491 | 135,056 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 143,863 | 145,962 | 145,081 | 144,058 | |||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 113,953 | $ | 114,812 | $ | 418,017 | $ | 243,609 | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (3,742) | (3,364) | (2,234) | (5,670) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized gain (loss), net of income tax provision (benefit) of $293 and $1,179 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $(328) and $(2,759) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. | 832 | (933) | 3,354 | (7,852) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 111,043 | $ | 110,515 | $ | 419,137 | $ | 230,087 | |||||||||||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock and paid-in capital | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 858,040 | $ | 713,474 | $ | 819,120 | $ | 837,925 | |||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | (207,967) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock from exercise of equity awards | 719 | 693 | 1,315 | 5,280 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock related to 365 Pronto, Inc. post combination expense | — | — | 10,307 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Payment of withholding taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards | (8,465) | (4,589) | (93,100) | (19,396) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of convertible notes due 2023 | 5,000 | — | 5,000 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 43,814 | 52,435 | 156,466 | 146,171 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | $ | 899,108 | $ | 762,013 | $ | 899,108 | $ | 762,013 | |||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | (68,140) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases of treasury stock, at cost | — | — | (68,140) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock retired and reclassed to accumulated earnings | 68,140 | — | 68,140 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated earnings (deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 189,539 | $ | (251,230) | $ | 17,335 | $ | (405,737) | |||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | 25,710 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock retired and reclassed to accumulated earnings | (68,140) | — | (68,140) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | (110,000) | — | (241,860) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 113,953 | 114,812 | 418,017 | 243,609 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | $ | 125,352 | $ | (136,418) | $ | 125,352 | $ | (136,418) | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | (6,852) | $ | (11,245) | $ | (10,882) | $ | (2,020) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (3,742) | (3,364) | (2,234) | (5,670) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax | 832 | (933) | 3,354 | (7,852) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | $ | (9,762) | $ | (15,542) | $ | (9,762) | $ | (15,542) | |||||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity, ending balance | $ | 1,014,698 | $ | 610,053 | $ | 1,014,698 | $ | 610,053 | |||||||||||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 418,017 | $ | 243,609 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 53,867 | 42,766 | |||||||||
| Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on marketable securities | (12,611) | 2,091 | |||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 1,282 | 52 | |||||||||
| Asset impairment | 903 | 1,200 | |||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | 6,254 | 6,090 | |||||||||
| Net gain from change in fair value of debt securities | (5,408) | (390) | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 157,635 | 153,157 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (38,295) | 15,732 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (118,249) | (18,680) | |||||||||
| Inventory | (24,406) | (72,051) | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (57,376) | (20,826) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities | 117,128 | 42,288 | |||||||||
| Warranty obligations | 57,420 | 32,207 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenues | 105,169 | 63,858 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 661,330 | 491,103 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (90,326) | (30,014) | |||||||||
| Investments in private companies | (15,000) | (1,000) | |||||||||
| Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | (27,680) | |||||||||
| Purchases of marketable securities | (1,743,674) | (572,237) | |||||||||
| Maturities and sale of marketable securities | 1,406,608 | 377,156 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (442,392) | (253,775) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of equity awards and employee stock purchase plan | 1,315 | 5,280 | |||||||||
| Payment of withholding taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards | (93,100) | (19,396) | |||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | (310,000) | — | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (401,785) | (14,116) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (322) | (4,945) | |||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (183,169) | 218,267 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period | 473,244 | 119,316 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents—End of period | $ | 290,075 | $ | 337,583 | |||||||
| Supplemental cash flow disclosure: | |||||||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable | $ | 16,183 | $ | 5,366 | |||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment through tenant improvement allowance | $ | — | $ | 748 | |||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business
Enphase Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) is a global energy technology company. The Company delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that manage solar generation, storage and communication on one platform. The Company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter technology and produces a fully integrated solar-plus-storage solution.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
These accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the interim periods indicated. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in the financial statements include revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, deferred compensation arrangements, inventory valuation, accrued warranty obligations, fair value of investments, debt derivatives, convertible notes and contingent consideration, fair value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of acquired intangible assets and property and equipment, incremental borrowing rate for right-of-use assets and lease liability. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ materially from those estimates due to risks and uncertainties, including uncertainty in the ongoing semiconductor supply and logistics constraints.
The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The Company filed audited consolidated financial statements, which included all information and notes necessary for such a complete presentation in conjunction with its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on February 13, 2023 (the “Form 10‑K”).
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Except for the accounting policy for treasury stock added as a result of the common stock repurchased but not retired, and government grants benefits recognized following the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”), there have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of the Form 10-K.
Treasury Stock, at Cost
The Company accounts for treasury stock at cost per Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 505. This results in a reduction of stockholders’ equity on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and on the
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Company’s condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity. Upon the retirement of treasury stock, the Company reclasses the value of treasury shares to accumulated earnings. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company retired all of the outstanding treasury stock of 420,957 shares and as a result reclassed the value of such shares from treasury stock, at cost to accumulated earnings.
Government Grants
Government grants represent benefits provided by federal, state, or local governments that are not subject to the scope of ASC 740. The Company recognizes a grant when it has reasonable assurance that it will comply with the grant’s conditions and that the grant will be received. Government grants that are not related to long-lived assets are considered income-based grants, which are recognized as a reduction to the related cost of activities that generated the benefit.
In August 2022, the U.S. enacted the IRA, which includes extension of the investment tax credit as well as a new advanced manufacturing production tax credit (“AMPTC”), to incentivize clean energy component sourcing and production, including for the production of microinverters. The IRA provides for an AMPTC on microinverters of 11 cents per alternating current watt basis. The AMPTC on microinverters decreases by 25% each year beginning in 2030 and ending after 2032. The Company recognized credits under AMPTC as a reduction to cost of revenues in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the microinverters manufactured in the United States and sold to customers in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Such credit is also reflected as a reduction of income tax payable on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets within accrued liabilities.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2021-08, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers" (“ASU 2021-08”). ASU 2021-08 requires an acquirer to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” as if it had originated the contracts. This should generally result in an acquirer recognizing and measuring the acquired contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with how they were recognized and measured in the acquiree’s financial statements. The Company adopted ASU 2021-08 effective January 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2021-08 did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Disaggregated Revenue
The Company has one major business activity, which is the design, manufacture and sale of solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry. Disaggregated revenue by primary geographical market and timing of revenue recognition for the Company’s single product line are as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary geographical markets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 350,447 | $ | 451,787 | $ | 1,240,990 | $ | 1,243,907 | |||||||||||||||
| International | 200,635 | 182,926 | 747,226 | 362,294 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 551,082 | $ | 634,713 | $ | 1,988,216 | $ | 1,606,201 | |||||||||||||||
| Timing of revenue recognition: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Products delivered at a point in time | $ | 522,419 | $ | 614,928 | $ | 1,908,193 | $ | 1,550,942 | |||||||||||||||
| Products and services delivered over time | 28,663 | 19,785 | 80,023 | 55,259 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 551,082 | $ | 634,713 | $ | 1,988,216 | $ | 1,606,201 | |||||||||||||||
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Contract Balances
Receivables, and contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers, are as follows:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Receivables | $ | 560,286 | $ | 440,896 | |||||||
| Short-term contract assets (Prepaid expenses and other assets) | 39,518 | 32,130 | |||||||||
| Long-term contract assets (Other assets) | 125,972 | 100,991 | |||||||||
| Short-term contract liabilities (Deferred revenues, current) | 114,031 | 90,747 | |||||||||
| Long-term contract liabilities (Deferred revenues, non-current) | 366,032 | 281,613 | |||||||||
The Company receives payments from customers based upon contractual billing schedules. Accounts receivable are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract assets include deferred product costs and commissions associated with the deferred revenue and will be amortized along with the associated revenue. The Company had no asset impairment charges related to contract assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Significant changes in the balances of contract assets (prepaid expenses and other assets) as of September 30, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
| Contract Assets | |||||
| Contract Assets, beginning of period | $ | 133,121 | |||
| Amount recognized | (27,564) | ||||
| Increased due to shipments | 59,933 | ||||
| Contract Assets, end of period | $ | 165,490 | |||
Contract liabilities are recorded as deferred revenue on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and include payments received in advance of performance obligations under the contract and are realized when the associated revenue is recognized under the contract.
Significant changes in the balances of contract liabilities (deferred revenues) as of September 30, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
| Contract Liabilities | |||||
| Contract Liabilities, beginning of period | $ | 372,360 | |||
| Revenue recognized | (80,023) | ||||
| Increased due to billings | 187,726 | ||||
| Contract Liabilities, end of period | $ | 480,063 | |||
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Remaining Performance Obligations
Estimated revenue expected to be recognized in future periods related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at the end of the reporting period are as follows:
| September 30, 2023 | |||||
| (In thousands) | |||||
| Fiscal year: | |||||
| 2023 (remaining three months) | $ | 29,240 | |||
| 2024 | 112,125 | ||||
| 2025 | 103,985 | ||||
| 2026 | 88,345 | ||||
| 2027 | 68,755 | ||||
| Thereafter | 77,613 | ||||
| Total | $ | 480,063 | |||
3. OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Inventory
Inventory consists of the following:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Raw materials | $ | 28,497 | $ | 34,978 | |||||||
| Finished goods | 145,617 | 114,730 | |||||||||
| Total inventory | $ | 174,114 | $ | 149,708 | |||||||
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Customer rebates and sales incentives | $ | 211,257 | $ | 153,916 | |||||||
| Income tax payable | 91,837 | 16,146 | |||||||||
| Liability due to supply agreements | 40,343 | 17,341 | |||||||||
| VAT payable | 24,363 | 19,852 | |||||||||
| Freight | 18,283 | 35,011 | |||||||||
| Salaries, commissions, incentive compensation and benefits | 15,723 | 18,009 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 5,397 | 5,371 | |||||||||
| Post combination expense accrual | — | 9,138 | |||||||||
| Liabilities related to restructuring activities | — | 714 | |||||||||
| Other | 27,622 | 20,441 | |||||||||
| Total accrued liabilities | $ | 434,825 | $ | 295,939 | |||||||
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 11
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company’s goodwill as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
| Goodwill | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Goodwill, beginning of period | $ | 213,559 | $ | 181,254 | |||||||
| Goodwill acquired | — | 33,354 | |||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | (366) | (1,049) | |||||||||
| Goodwill, end of period | $ | 213,193 | $ | 213,559 | |||||||
The Company’s purchased intangible assets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross | Additions | Accumulated Amortization | Net | Gross | Additions | Accumulated Amortization | Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other indefinite-lived intangibles | $ | 286 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 286 | $ | 286 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 286 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets with finite lives: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed technology | 51,044 | — | (24,632) | 26,412 | 38,650 | 12,394 | (17,260) | 33,784 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | 55,106 | — | (27,069) | 28,037 | 41,021 | 14,085 | (19,702) | 35,404 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade names | 37,700 | — | (13,288) | 24,412 | 37,700 | — | (7,633) | 30,067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order backlog | 600 | — | (600) | — | 600 | — | (600) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total purchased intangible assets | $ | 144,736 | $ | — | $ | (65,589) | $ | 79,147 | $ | 118,257 | $ | 26,479 | $ | (45,195) | $ | 99,541 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, intangible assets acquired decreased by less than $0.1 million due to the impact of foreign currency translation.
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed technology | $ | 2,456 | $ | 2,012 | $ | 7,366 | $ | 5,888 | |||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 2,456 | 2,066 | 7,364 | 5,891 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Trade names | 1,885 | 1,885 | 5,655 | 5,655 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Order backlog | — | — | — | 600 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total amortization expense | $ | 6,797 | $ | 5,963 | $ | 20,385 | $ | 18,034 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of developed technology is recorded to cost of sales, amortization of customer relationships and trade names are recorded to sales and marketing expense, and amortization of certain customer relationships is recorded as a reduction to revenue.
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 12
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The expected future amortization expense of intangible assets as of September 30, 2023 is presented below:
| September 30, 2023 | |||||
| (In thousands) | |||||
| Fiscal year: | |||||
| 2023 (remaining three months) | $ | 6,795 | |||
| 2024 | 24,365 | ||||
| 2025 | 23,041 | ||||
| 2026 | 19,482 | ||||
| 2027 | 5,178 | ||||
| Total | $ | 78,861 | |||
5. CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The cash equivalents and marketable securities consist of the following:
As of September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Cash Equivalents | Marketable Securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds | $ | 112,659 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 112,659 | $ | 112,659 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 53,415 | 14 | (51) | 53,378 | — | 53,378 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper | 90,886 | — | (233) | 90,653 | — | 90,653 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate notes and bonds | 360,042 | 43 | (2,696) | 357,389 | — | 357,389 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasuries | 465,322 | 22 | (501) | 464,843 | — | 464,843 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government agency securities | 530,140 | 209 | (2,803) | 527,546 | — | 527,546 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,612,464 | $ | 288 | $ | (6,284) | $ | 1,606,468 | $ | 112,659 | $ | 1,493,809 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Cash Equivalents | Marketable Securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds | $ | 165,407 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 165,407 | $ | 165,407 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 31,874 | 13 | (130) | 31,757 | — | 31,757 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper | 148,832 | 10 | (171) | 148,671 | 50,764 | 97,907 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate notes and bonds | 168,887 | 2 | (3,313) | 165,576 | — | 165,576 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasuries | 301,349 | 8 | (132) | 301,225 | 4,094 | 297,131 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government agency securities | 554,035 | — | (6,807) | 547,228 | — | 547,228 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,370,384 | $ | 33 | $ | (10,553) | $ | 1,359,864 | $ | 220,265 | $ | 1,139,599 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 13
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the Company’s cash equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2023:
| Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Due within one year | $ | 1,266,174 | $ | 1,262,017 | |||||||
| Due within one to three years | 346,290 | 344,451 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,612,464 | $ | 1,606,468 | |||||||
All available-for-sale securities have been classified as current, based on management's intent and ability to use the funds in current operations.
6. WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS
The Company’s warranty obligation activities were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty obligations, beginning of period | $ | 180,715 | $ | 96,551 | $ | 131,446 | $ | 73,377 | |||||||||||||||
| Accruals for warranties issued during period | 12,477 | 13,370 | 44,992 | 33,591 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in estimates | (1,983) | 927 | (8,618) | 22,902 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements | (6,283) | (6,539) | (20,269) | (19,010) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Increase due to accretion expense | 3,157 | 2,952 | 10,609 | 6,295 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in discount rate(1) | 2,811 | — | 34,608 | (9,609) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (2,028) | (1,381) | (3,902) | (1,666) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty obligations, end of period | 188,866 | 105,880 | 188,866 | 105,880 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: warranty obligations, current | (40,750) | (32,350) | (40,750) | (32,350) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty obligations, non-current | $ | 148,116 | $ | 73,530 | $ | 148,116 | $ | 73,530 | |||||||||||||||
(1) See Note 7, “Fair Value Measurements” for additional information about the monetary impact for change in the discount rate.
Changes in Estimates
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $2.0 million decrease in warranty expense from change in estimates, of which $9.2 million related to decrease in product replacement costs for Enphase IQTM Battery storage systems and related accessories, partially offset for continuing analysis of field performance data and diagnostic root-cause failure analysis totaling $6.0 million for IQTM System Controller and $0.7 million of prior generation products, as well as $0.5 million related to increase in product replacement costs for all other products. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded $0.9 million in warranty expense from change in estimates related to continuing analysis of field performance data and diagnostic root-cause failure analysis primarily for Enphase IQ Battery storage systems.
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 14
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $8.6 million decrease in warranty expense from change in estimates, of which $29.7 million related to a decrease in product replacement costs related to Enphase IQ Battery storage systems and accessories and $1.6 million related to decrease in product replacement costs for all other products, partially offset by $6.1 million for increasing the warranty period for the Enphase IQ Battery from 10 years to 15 years, and by $16.6 million related to continuing analysis of field performance data and diagnostic root-cause failure analysis primarily for Enphase IQ Battery storage systems and prior generation products. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded $22.9 million in warranty expense from change in estimates, of which $14.0 million related to continuing analysis of field performance data and diagnostic root-cause failure analysis primarily for Enphase IQ Battery storage systems and prior generation products, $4.9 million is related to an increase in expedited freight costs and replacement costs and $4.0 million due to an increase in labor reimbursement rates.
7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance.
The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. An asset’s or liability’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
•Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company is able to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of such assets or liabilities do not entail a significant degree of judgment.
•Level 2 - Valuations based on one or more quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
•Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 15
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the above input categories:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds | $ | 112,659 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 165,407 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper | — | — | — | — | 50,764 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasuries | — | — | — | — | 4,094 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | — | 53,378 | — | — | 31,757 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper | — | 90,653 | — | — | 97,907 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate notes and bonds | — | 357,389 | — | — | 165,576 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasuries | — | 464,843 | — | — | 297,131 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government agency securities | — | 527,546 | — | — | 547,228 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investments in debt securities | — | — | 77,185 | — | — | 56,777 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets measured at fair value | $ | 112,659 | $ | 1,493,809 | $ | 77,185 | $ | 165,407 | $ | 1,194,457 | $ | 56,777 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty obligations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 31,693 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 30,740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current | — | — | 127,197 | — | — | 75,749 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total warranty obligations measured at fair value | — | — | 158,890 | — | — | 106,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities measured at fair value | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 158,890 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 106,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes due 2028, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2025
The Company carries the Notes due 2028 (as defined in Note 8, “Debt”) and Notes due 2026 (as defined in Note 8, “Debt”) at face value less unamortized debt issuance costs on its condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company carries the Notes due 2025 (as defined in Note 8, “Debt”) at face value less unamortized debt discount and issuance costs on its condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2023, the fair value of the Notes due 2028, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2025 was $480.8 million, $545.2 million and $218.1 million, respectively. The fair value as of September 30, 2023 was determined based on the closing trading price per $100 principal amount as of the last day of trading for the period. The Company considers the fair value of the Notes due 2028, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2025 to be a Level 2 measurement as they are not actively traded. Refer to Note 8, “Debt,” for additional information about the Company’s outstanding debt.
Investments in debt securities
In January 2021, the Company invested approximately $25.0 million in a privately-held company. The Company concluded the investment qualifies as an investment in a debt security, as it accrues interest and principal plus accrued interest becomes payable back to the Company at certain dates unless it is converted to equity at a pre-determined price. As the investment includes a conversion option, the Company has elected to account for this investment under the fair value option and any change in fair value of the investment is recognized in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for that period. Further, the Company has concluded that the Company’s investment in a debt security is considered to be a Level 3 measurement due to the use of significant unobservable inputs in the valuation model. The fair value was determined using discounted cash flow methodology and assumptions include implied yield and change in estimated term of investment being held-to-maturity.
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 16
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In September 2021, the Company invested approximately $13.0 million in secured convertible promissory notes issued by the stockholders of a privately-held company. The investment qualifies as an investment in a debt security and will accrete interest and principal plus accrued interest that becomes payable at certain dates unless it is converted to equity at a pre-determined price. As the investment includes a conversion option, the Company has elected to account for this investment under the fair value option and any change in fair value of the investment is recognized in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for that period. Principal plus accrued interest receivable of the investment approximates the fair value.
In December 2022, the Company took a non-voting participating interest of approximately $15.0 million in a loan held by a privately-held company. The debt security qualifies as an investment in a debt security and interest will be payable on a monthly basis. The principal becomes repayable at a certain date when a qualified equity investment or a junior debt is raised, or as long as certain applicable payment conditions are satisfied. The accreted interest is recognized in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for that period. Principal plus unpaid accrued interest receivable of the investment approximates the fair value.
In July 2023, the Company invested approximately $15.0 million in a secured convertible promissory note issued by the stockholders of a privately-held company. The investment qualified as an investment in a debt security and will accrete interest. The principal plus accrued interest is payable upon maturity unless it is converted to equity at a pre-determined price. As the investment includes a conversion option, the Company has elected to account for this investment under the fair value option and any changes in fair value of the investment is recognized in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for that period. Principal plus accrued interest receivable of the investment approximates the fair value.
Investment in debt securities is recorded in “Other assets” on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The changes in the balance in investments in debt securities during the period were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 60,275 | $ | 40,913 | $ | 56,777 | $ | 41,042 | |||||||||||||||
| Investment | 15,000 | — | 15,000 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments included in other income (expense), net | 1,910 | 519 | 5,408 | 390 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | 77,185 | $ | 41,432 | $ | 77,185 | $ | 41,432 | |||||||||||||||
Warranty obligations
Fair Value Option for Warranty Obligations Related to Products Sold Since January 1, 2014
The Company estimates the fair value of warranty obligations by calculating the warranty obligations in the same manner as for sales prior to January 1, 2014 and applying an expected present value technique to that result. The expected present value technique, an income approach, converts future amounts into a single current discounted amount. In addition to the key estimates of return rates and replacement costs, the Company used certain Level 3 inputs which are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Such additional assumptions are based on the Company’s credit-adjusted risk-free rate (“discount rate”) and compensation comprised of a profit element and risk premium required of a market participant to assume the obligation.
Enphase Energy, Inc. | 2023 Form 10-Q | 17
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following table provides information regarding changes in nonfinancial liabilities related to the Company’s warranty obligations measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs designated as Level 3 for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 150,540 | $ | 73,923 | $ | 106,489 | $ | 51,007 | |||||||||||||||
| Accruals for warranties issued during period | 12,485 | 12,472 | 44,854 | 32,362 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in estimates | (2,561) | 1,141 | (14,241) | 19,732 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements | (5,514) | (5,548) | (19,527) | (14,272) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Increase due to accretion expense | 3,157 | 2,952 | 10,609 | 6,295 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in discount rate | 2,811 | — | 34,608 | (9,609) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (2,028) | (1,385) | (3,902) | (1,961) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | 158,890 | $ | 83,554 | $ | 158,890 | $ | 83,554 | |||||||||||||||
Quantitative and Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s liabilities designated as Level 3 were as follows, of which the monetary impact for change in discount rate is captured in “Change in discount rate” in the table above:
Percent Used (Weighted Average) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Item Measured at Fair Value | Valuation Technique | Description of Significant Unobservable Input | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty obligations for products sold since January 1, 2014 | Discounted cash flows | Profit element and risk premium | 17% | 16% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit-adjusted risk-free rate | 8% | 13% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sensitivity of Level 3 Inputs - Warranty Obligations
Each of the significant unobservable inputs is independent of the other. The profit element and risk premium are estimated based on the requirements of a third-party participant willing to assume the Company’s warranty obligations. The discount rate is determined by reference to the Company’s own credit standing at the fair value measurement date, which improved in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 contributing to the change in warranty expense captured in “Change in discount rate” in the table above. Under the expected present value technique, increasing the profit element and risk premium input by 100 basis points would result in a $1.2 million increase to the liability. Decreasing the profit element and risk premium by 100 basis points would result in a $1.2 million reduction of the liability. Increasing the discount rate by 100 basis points would result in a $9.8 million reduction of the liability. Decreasing the discount rate by 100 basis points would result in a $11.1 million increase to the liability.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
8. DEBT
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s debt:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Convertible notes | |||||||||||
| Notes due 2028 | $ | 575,000 | $ | 575,000 | |||||||
| Less: unamortized debt issuance costs | (5,735) | (6,705) | |||||||||
| Carrying amount of Notes due 2028 | 569,265 | 568,295 | |||||||||
| Notes due 2026 | 632,500 | 632,500 | |||||||||
| Less: unamortized debt issuance costs | (4,818) | (6,307) | |||||||||
| Carrying amount of Notes due 2026 | 627,682 | 626,193 | |||||||||
| Notes due 2025 | 102,175 | 102,175 | |||||||||
| Less: unamortized debt discount | (6,819) | (10,229) | |||||||||
| Less: unamortized debt issuance costs | (691) | (1,054) | |||||||||
| Carrying amount of Notes due 2025 | 94,665 | 90,892 | |||||||||
| Notes due 2023 | — | 5,000 | |||||||||
| Less: unamortized issuance costs | — | (23) | |||||||||
| Carrying amount of Notes due 2023 | — | 4,977 | |||||||||
| Total carrying amount of debt | 1,291,612 | 1,290,357 | |||||||||
| Less: debt, current | (94,665) | (90,892) | |||||||||
| Debt, non-current | $ | 1,196,947 | $ | 1,199,465 | |||||||
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following table presents the total amount of interest cost recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations relating to the Notes:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | $ | 327 | $ | 327 | $ | 970 | $ | 969 | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest cost recognized | $ | 327 | $ | 327 | $ | 970 | $ | 969 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | $ | 502 | $ | 502 | $ | 1,489 | $ | 1,489 | |||||||||||||||
| Total interest cost recognized | $ | 502 | $ | 502 | $ | 1,489 | $ | 1,489 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual interest expense | $ | 64 | $ | 64 | $ | 192 | $ | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | 1,161 | 1,103 | 3,410 | 3,239 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 122 | 122 | 363 | 363 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest cost recognized | $ | 1,347 | $ | 1,289 | $ | 3,965 | $ | 3,794 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual interest expense | $ | 17 | $ | 50 | $ | 117 | $ | 150 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 3 | 10 | 23 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest costs recognized | $ | 20 | $ | 60 | $ | 140 | $ | 180 | |||||||||||||||
Convertible Senior Notes due 2028
On March 1, 2021, the Company issued $575.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 0.0% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the “Notes due 2028”). The Notes due 2028 will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the Notes due 2028 will not accrete. The Notes due 2028 are general unsecured obligations and are governed by an indenture between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Notes due 2028 will mature on March 1, 2028, unless earlier repurchased by the Company or converted at the option of the holders. The Company received approximately $566.4 million in net proceeds, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount, from the issuance of the Notes due 2028.
The initial conversion rate for the Notes due 2028 is 3.5104 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes due 2028 (which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $284.87 per share). The conversion rate for the Notes due 2028 will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid special interest, if any. In addition, if a make-whole fundamental change or a redemption with respect to the Notes due 2028 occurs prior to the maturity date, under certain circumstances as specified in the relevant indenture, the Company will increase the conversion rate for the Notes due 2028 by a number of additional shares of the Company’s common stock for a holder that elects to convert its notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change or redemption. Upon conversion, the Company will settle conversions of the Notes due 2028 through payment or delivery, as the case may be, of cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The Company may not redeem the Notes due 2028 prior to September 6, 2024. The Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Notes due 2028, at the Company’s election, on or after September 6, 2024, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price then in effect for the Notes due 2028 (i.e. $370.33, which is 130% of the current conversion price for the Notes due 2028) for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. The redemption price will equal 100% of the principal amount of the Notes due 2028 to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any to, but excluding, the relevant redemption date. No sinking fund is provided for the Notes due 2028.
The Notes due 2028 may be converted on any day prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2027, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder only under any of the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2021 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for the Notes due 2028 (i.e., $370.33 which is 130% of the current conversion price for the Notes due 2028) on each applicable trading day; (2) during the business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “Measurement Period”) in which the “trading price” (as defined in the relevant indenture) per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate for the Notes due 2028 on each such trading day; (3) if the Company calls any or all of the Notes due 2028 for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. On and after September 1, 2027 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of March 1, 2028, holders of the Notes due 2028 may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the relevant indenture), holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Notes due 2028 for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
In accounting for the issuance of the Notes due 2028 on March 1, 2021, the Company separated the Notes due 2028 into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component of approximately $415.0 million was calculated by using a discount rate of 4.77%, which was the Company’s borrowing rate on the date of the issuance of the Notes due 2028 for a similar debt instrument without the conversion feature. The carrying amount of the equity component of approximately $160.0 million, representing the conversion option, was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes due 2028. The equity component of the Notes due 2028 was included in additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet through December 31, 2021 and was not remeasured. The difference between the principal amount of the Notes due 2028 and the liability component (the “debt discount”) was amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the Notes due 2028 through December 31, 2021.
Through December 31, 2021, the Company separated the Notes due 2028 into liability and equity components which resulted in a tax basis difference associated with the liability component that represents a temporary difference. The Company recognized the deferred taxes of $40.1 million for the tax effect of that temporary difference as an adjustment to the equity component included in additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Debt issuance costs for the issuance of the Notes due 2028 were approximately $9.1 million, consisting of initial purchasers' discount and other issuance costs. In accounting for the transaction costs, the Company allocated the total amount incurred to the liability and equity components using the same proportions as the proceeds from the Notes due 2028. Transaction costs attributable to the liability component were approximately $5.7 million, which were recorded as debt issuance cost (presented as contra debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheet) and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes due 2028. The transaction costs attributable to the equity component were approximately $2.5 million and were netted with the equity component in stockholders’ equity.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Following the adoption ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (subtopic 470-20)” (“ASU 2020-06”) as of January 1, 2022, the Company no longer records the conversion feature of Notes due 2028 in equity. Instead, the Company combined the previously separated equity component with the liability component, which together is now classified as debt, thereby eliminating the subsequent amortization of the debt discount as interest expense. Similarly, the portion of issuance costs previously allocated to equity was reclassified to the carrying amount of Notes due 2028 and is amortized over the remaining term of the notes. Accordingly, the Company recorded a net decrease to additional paid-in capital by approximately $117.3 million, net of tax to remove the equity component separately recorded for the conversion features associated with the Notes due 2028 and equity component associated with the issuance costs, an increase of approximately $141.3 million in the carrying value of Notes due 2028 to reflect the full principal amount of the Notes due 2028, net of issuance costs, a decrease to deferred tax liability of approximately $36.0 million, and a decrease to accumulated deficit of approximately $12.0 million, net of tax in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet with no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized deferred issuance cost for the Notes due 2028 was $5.7 million on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Notes due 2028 Hedge and Warrant Transactions
In connection with the offering of the Notes due 2028, the Company entered into privately-negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (“Notes due 2028 Hedge”) pursuant to which the Company has the option to purchase a total of approximately 2.0 million shares of its common stock (subject to anti-dilution adjustments), which is the same number of shares initially issuable upon conversion of the Notes due 2028, at a price of $284.87 per share, which is the initial conversion price of the Notes due 2028. The total cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was approximately $161.6 million. The convertible note hedge transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of the Notes due 2028 and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be.
Additionally, the Company separately entered into privately-negotiated warrant transactions (the “2028 Warrants”) whereby the Company sold warrants to acquire approximately 2.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to anti-dilution adjustments) at an initial strike price of $397.91 per share. The Company received aggregate proceeds of approximately $123.4 million from the sale of the 2028 Warrants. If the market value per share of the Company’s common stock, as measured under the 2028 Warrants, exceeds the strike price of the 2028 Warrants, the 2028 Warrants will have a dilutive effect on the Company’s earnings per share, unless the Company elects, subject to certain conditions, to settle the 2028 Warrants in cash. Taken together, the purchase of the Notes due 2028 Hedge and the sale of the 2028 Warrants are intended to reduce potential dilution from the conversion of the Notes due 2028 and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $284.87 to $397.91 per share. The 2028 Warrants are only exercisable on the applicable expiration dates in accordance with the Notes due 2028 Hedge. Subject to the other terms of the 2028 Warrants, the first expiration date applicable to the Notes due 2028 Hedge is June 1, 2028, and the final expiration date applicable to the Notes due 2028 Hedge is July 27, 2028.
Given that the transactions meet certain accounting criteria, the Notes due 2028 Hedge and the 2028 Warrants transactions are recorded in stockholders’ equity, and they are not accounted for as derivatives and are not remeasured each reporting period.
Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
On March 1, 2021, the Company issued $575.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.0% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “Notes due 2026”). In addition, on March 12, 2021, the Company issued an additional $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2026 pursuant to the initial purchasers’ full exercise of the over-allotment option for additional Notes due 2026. The Notes due 2026 will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the Notes due 2026 will not accrete. The Notes due 2026 are general unsecured obligations and are governed by an indenture between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Notes due 2026 will mature on March 1, 2026, unless repurchased earlier by the Company or converted at the option of
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
the holders. The Company received approximately $623.0 million in net proceeds, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount, from the issuance of the Notes due 2026.
The initial conversion rate for the Notes due 2026 is 3.2523 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes due 2026 (which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $307.47 per share). The conversion rate for the Notes due 2026 will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events but will not be adjusted for accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, if a make-whole fundamental change or a redemption with respect to the Notes due 2026 occurs prior to the maturity date, under certain circumstances as specified in the relevant indenture, the Company will increase the conversion rate for the Notes due 2026 by a number of additional shares of the Company’s common stock for a holder that elects to convert its notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change or redemption. Upon conversion, the Company will settle conversions of Notes due 2026 through payment or delivery, as the case may be, of cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election.
The Company may not redeem the Notes due 2026 prior to the September 6, 2023. The Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Notes due 2026, at the Company’s election, on or after September 6, 2023, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price then in effect for the Notes due 2026 (i.e., $399.71, which is 130% of the current conversion price for the Notes due 2026) for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. The redemption price will equal 100% of the principal amount of the Notes due 2026 to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the relevant redemption date for the Notes due 2026. The redemption price will be increased as described in the relevant indentures by a number of additional shares of the Company in connection with such optional redemption by the Company. No sinking fund is provided for the Notes due 2026.
The Notes due 2026 may be converted on any day prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2025, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder only under any of the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2021 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price of the Notes due 2026 (i.e., $399.71, which is 130% of the current conversion price for the Notes due 2026) on each applicable trading day; (2) during the business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the “trading price” (as defined in the relevant indenture) per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate for Notes due 2026 on each such trading day; (3) if the Company calls any or all of the Notes due 2026 for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. On and after September 1, 2025 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of March 1, 2026, holders of the Notes due 2026 may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the relevant indenture), holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Notes due 2026 for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In accounting for the issuance of the Notes due 2026 on March 1, 2021, the Company separated the Notes due 2026 into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component of approximately $509.0 million was calculated by using a discount rate of 4.44%, which was the Company’s borrowing rate on the date of the issuance of the Notes due 2026 for a similar debt instrument without the conversion feature. The carrying amount of the equity component of approximately $123.5 million, representing the conversion option, was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes due 2026. The equity component of the Notes due 2026 was included in additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet through December 31, 2021 and was not remeasured. The difference between the principal amount of the Notes due 2026 and the liability component (the “debt discount”) was amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the Notes due 2026 through December 31, 2021.
Through December 31, 2021, the Company separated the Notes due 2026 into liability and equity components which resulted in a tax basis difference associated with the liability component that represents a temporary difference. The Company recognized the deferred taxes of $31.0 million for the tax effect of that temporary difference as an adjustment to the equity component included in additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Debt issuance costs for the issuance of the Notes due 2026 were approximately $10.0 million, consisting of initial purchasers' discount and other issuance costs. In accounting for the transaction costs, the Company allocated the total amount incurred to the liability and equity components using the same proportions as the proceeds from the Notes due 2026. Transaction costs attributable to the liability component were approximately $8.0 million, which were recorded as debt issuance cost (presented as contra debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheet) and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes due 2026. The transaction costs attributable to the equity component were approximately $2.0 million and were netted with the equity component in stockholders’ equity.
Following the adoption of ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2022, the Company no longer records the conversion feature of Notes due 2026 in equity. Instead, the Company combined the previously separated equity component with the liability component, which together is now classified as debt, thereby eliminating the subsequent amortization of the debt discount. Similarly, the portion of issuance costs previously allocated to equity was reclassified to the carrying amount debt and is amortized over the remaining term of the notes. Accordingly, the Company recorded a net decrease to additional paid-in capital by approximately $90.6 million, net of tax to remove the equity component separately recorded for the conversion features associated with the Notes due 2026 and equity component associated with the issuance costs, an increase of approximately $103.2 million in the carrying value of its Notes due 2026 to reflect the full principal amount of the Notes due 2026 outstanding net of issuance costs, a decrease to deferred tax liability of approximately $26.3 million, and a decrease to accumulated deficit of approximately $13.7 million, net of tax in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet with no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized deferred issuance cost for the Notes due 2026 was $4.8 million on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Notes due 2026 Hedge and Warrant Transactions
In connection with the offering of the Notes due 2026 (including in connection with the issuance of additional Notes due 2026 upon the initial purchasers’ exercise of their over-allotment option), the Company entered into privately-negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (the “Notes due 2026 Hedge”) pursuant to which the Company has the option to purchase a total of approximately 2.1 million shares of its common stock (subject to anti-dilution adjustments), which is the same number of shares initially issuable upon conversion of the Notes due 2026, at a price of $307.47 per share, which is the initial conversion price of the Notes due 2026. The total cost of the Notes due 2026 Hedge was approximately $124.6 million. The Notes due 2026 Hedge are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of the Notes due 2026 and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Additionally, the Company separately entered into privately-negotiated warrant transactions, including in connection with the issuance of additional Notes due 2026 upon the initial purchasers’ exercise of their over-allotment option (the “2026 Warrants”), whereby the Company sold warrants to acquire approximately 2.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to anti-dilution adjustments) at an initial strike price of $397.91 per share. The Company received aggregate proceeds of approximately $97.4 million from the sale of the 2026 Warrants. If the market value per share of the Company’s common stock, as measured under the 2026 Warrants, exceeds the strike price of the 2026 Warrants, the 2026 Warrants will have a dilutive effect on the Company’s earnings per share, unless the Company elects, subject to certain conditions, to settle the 2026 Warrants in cash. Taken together, the purchase of the Notes due 2026 Hedge and the sale of the 2026 Warrants are intended to reduce potential dilution from the conversion of the Notes due 2026 and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $307.47 to $397.91 per share. The 2026 Warrants are only exercisable on the applicable expiration dates in accordance with the 2026 Warrants. Subject to the other terms of the 2026 Warrants, the first expiration date applicable to the Warrants is June 1, 2026, and the final expiration date applicable to the 2026 Warrants is July 27, 2026.
Given that the transactions meet certain accounting criteria, the Notes due 2026 Hedge and the 2026 Warrants transactions are recorded in stockholders’ equity, and they are not accounted for as derivatives and are not remeasured each reporting period.
Convertible Senior Notes due 2025
On March 9, 2020, the Company issued $320.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2025 (the “Notes due 2025”). The Notes due 2025 are general unsecured obligations and bear interest at an annual rate of 0.25% per year, payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning September 1, 2020. The Notes due 2025 are governed by an indenture between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Notes due 2025 will mature on March 1, 2025, unless earlier repurchased by the Company or converted at the option of the holders. The Company may not redeem the notes prior to the maturity date, and no sinking fund is provided for the notes. The Notes due 2025 may be converted, under certain circumstances as described below, based on an initial conversion rate of 12.2637 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount (which represents an initial conversion price of $81.54 per share). The conversion rate for the Notes due 2025 will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events but will not be adjusted for accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, upon the occurrence of a make-whole fundamental change (as defined in the relevant indenture), the Company will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares for a holder that elects to convert its notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change. The Company received approximately $313.0 million in net proceeds, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount, from the issuance of the Notes due 2025.
The Notes due 2025 may be converted prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2024, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2020 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the “trading price” (as defined in the relevant indenture) per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. On and after September 1, 2024 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of March 1, 2025, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the relevant indenture), holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Notes due 2025 for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the sale price of the Company’s common stock was greater than or equal to $106.00 (130% of the notes conversion price) for at least 20 trading days (whether consecutive or not) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days preceding the quarter-ended September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As a result, the Notes due 2025 are convertible at the holders’ option through September 30, 2023. Accordingly, the Company classified the net carrying amount of the Notes due 2025 of $94.7 million and $90.9 million as Debt, current on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. From October 1, 2023 through the date this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is available to be issued, the Company has not received any requests for conversion of the Notes due 2025.
For the period from March 9, 2020, the issuance date, through May 19, 2020, the number of authorized and unissued shares of the Company’s common stock that are not reserved for other purposes was less than the maximum number of underlying shares that would be required to settle the Notes due 2025 into equity. Accordingly, unless and until the Company had a number of authorized shares that were not issued or reserved for any other purpose that equaled or exceeded the maximum number of underlying shares (the “Share Reservation Condition”), the Company would have been required to pay to the converting holder in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of notes being converted solely in cash in an amount equal to the sum of the daily conversion values for each of the 20 consecutive trading days during the related observation period. However, following satisfaction of the Share Reservation Condition, the Company could settle conversions of notes through payment or delivery, as the case may be, of cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election. As further discussed below, the Company satisfied the Share Reservation Condition during May 2020.
In accounting for the issuance of the Notes due 2025, on March 9, 2020, the conversion option of the Notes due 2025 was deemed an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation from the Notes due 2025 (the “host contract”) and separate accounting as an embedded derivative liability, as a result of the Company not having the necessary number of authorized but unissued shares of its common stock available to settle the conversion option of the Notes due 2025 in shares. The proceeds from the Notes due 2025 were first allocated to the embedded derivative liability and the remaining proceeds were then allocated to the host contract. On March 9, 2020, the carrying amount of the embedded derivative liability of $68.7 million representing the conversion option was determined using the Binomial Lattice model and the remaining $251.3 million was allocated to the host contract. The difference between the principal amount of the Notes due 2025 and the fair value of the host contract (the “debt discount”) is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the Notes due 2025.
On May 20, 2020, at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, from 150,000,000 shares to 200,000,000 shares (the “Amendment”). The Amendment became effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware on May 20, 2020. As a result, the Company satisfied the Share Reservation Condition. The Company may now settle the Notes due 2025 and warrants issued in conjunction with the Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Warrants”) through payment or delivery, as the case may be, of cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election. Accordingly, on May 20, 2020, the embedded derivative liability was remeasured at a fair value of $116.3 million and was then reclassified to additional paid-in-capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in the second quarter of 2020 and is no longer remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification. The Company recorded the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2020.
The Company separated the Notes due 2025 into liability and equity components which resulted in a tax basis difference associated with the liability component that represents a temporary difference. The Company recognized the deferred taxes of $0.2 million for the tax effect of that temporary difference as an adjustment to the equity component included in additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Debt issuance costs for the issuance of the Notes due 2025 were approximately $7.6 million, consisting of initial purchasers' discount and other issuance costs. In accounting for the transaction costs, the Company allocated the total amount incurred to the Notes due 2025 host contract. Transaction costs were recorded as debt issuance cost (presented as contra debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheet) and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes due 2025.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Partial repurchase of Notes due 2025
Concurrently with the offering of the Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2028, the Company entered into separately- and privately-negotiated transactions to repurchase approximately $217.7 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2025. The Company paid $217.7 million in cash and issued approximately 1.67 million shares of its common stock to the holders of the repurchased notes with an aggregate fair value of $302.7 million, representing the conversion value in excess of the principal amount of the Notes due 2025, which were fully offset by shares received from the Company’s settlement of the associated note hedging arrangements discussed below. The total amount of $217.7 million paid to partially settle the repurchases of the Notes due 2025 was allocated between the liability and equity components of the amount extinguished by determining the fair value of the liability component immediately prior to the note repurchases and allocating that portion of the conversion price to the liability component in the amount of $184.5 million. The residual of the conversion price of $4.3 million of the repurchased Notes due 2025, net of inducement loss of $37.5 million for additional shares issued, was allocated to the equity component of the repurchased Notes due 2025 as an increase of additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the note settlement for such repurchases was calculated using a discount rate of 4.35%, representing an estimate of the Company's borrowing rate at the date of repurchase with a remaining expected life of approximately 4.1 years. As part of the settlement of the repurchase of the Notes due 2025, the Company wrote-off the $38.5 million unamortized debt discount and $4.1 million debt issuance cost apportioned to the principal amount of Notes due 2025 repurchased. The Company recorded a loss on partial settlement of the repurchased Notes due 2025 of $9.4 million in Other income (expense), net in the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing the difference between the consideration attributed to the liability component and the sum of the net carrying amount of the liability component and unamortized debt issuance costs. Further, the Company also recorded loss on inducement of $37.5 million in Other income (expense), net in the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing the difference between the fair value of the shares that would have been issued under the original conversion terms with respect to the repurchased Notes due 2025.
During the second quarter of 2021, $0.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2025 were converted, and the principal amount of the converted Notes due 2025 was repaid in cash. In connection with such conversions during the second quarter of 2021, the Company also issued 485 shares of its common stock to the holders of the converted Notes due 2025, with an aggregate fair value of $0.1 million, representing the conversion value in excess of the principal amount of the Notes due 2025, which were fully offset by shares received from the settlements of the associated note hedging arrangements. Following the repurchase transactions summarized above, as of September 30, 2023, $102.2 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2025 remained outstanding.
The derived effective interest rate on the Notes due 2025 host contract was determined to be 5.18%, which remains unchanged from the date of issuance. The remaining unamortized debt discount was $6.8 million as of September 30, 2023, and will be amortized over approximately 1.4 years from September 30, 2023.
Notes due 2025 Hedge and Warrant Transactions
In connection with the offering of the Notes due 2025, the Company entered into privately-negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (the “Notes due 2025 Hedge”) pursuant to which the Company has the option to purchase a total of approximately 3.9 million shares of its common stock (subject to anti-dilution adjustments), which is the same number of shares initially issuable upon conversion of the notes, at a price of $81.54 per share, which is the initial conversion price of the Notes due 2025. The total cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was approximately $89.1 million. The convertible note hedge transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of the Notes due 2025 and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Additionally, the Company separately entered into privately-negotiated warrant transactions in connection with the offering of the Notes due 2025 whereby the Company sold the 2025 Warrants to acquire approximately 3.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to anti-dilution adjustments) at an initial strike price of $106.94 per share. The Company received aggregate proceeds of approximately $71.6 million from the sale of the 2025 Warrants. If the market value per share of the Company’s common stock, as measured under the 2025 Warrants, exceeds the strike price of the 2025 Warrants, the 2025 Warrants will have a dilutive effect on the Company’s earnings per share, unless the Company elects, subject to certain conditions, to settle the 2025 Warrants in cash. Taken together, the purchase of the convertible note hedges in connection with the Notes due 2025 Hedge and the sale of the 2025 Warrants are intended to reduce potential dilution from the conversion of the Notes due 2025 and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $81.54 to $106.94 per share. The 2025 Warrants are only exercisable on the applicable expiration dates in accordance with the agreements relating to each of the 2025 Warrants. Subject to the other terms of the 2025 Warrants, the first expiration date applicable to the 2025 Warrants is June 1, 2025, and the final expiration date applicable to the 2025 Warrants is September 23, 2025.
During the first quarter of 2021, in connection with the repurchase of $217.7 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2025 summarized above, the Company entered into partial unwind agreements with respect to certain of the Notes due 2025 Hedge and the 2025 Warrants. In connection with these unwind transactions, the Company received shares of the Company’s common stock as a termination payment for the portion of the Notes due 2025 Hedge that were unwound, and the Company issued shares of its common stock as a termination payment for the portion of the 2025 Warrants that were unwound. As a result of the unwind agreements for the Notes due 2025 Hedge and the 2025 Warrants, the Company received 1.9 million of the Company’s common stock from the Notes due 2025 Hedge settlement and issued 1.8 million of the Company’s common stock from the 2025 Warrants that were unwound. Following the unwind transactions summarized above, as of September 30, 2023, options to purchase approximately 1.3 million shares of common stock remained outstanding under the Notes due 2025 Hedge, and 2025 Warrants exercisable to purchase approximately 1.3 million shares remained outstanding.
For the period from March 9, 2020, the issuance date of the Notes due 2025 Hedge and 2025 Warrants, through May 19, 2020, the number of authorized and unissued shares of the Company’s common stock that are not reserved for other purposes was less than the maximum number of underlying shares that will be required to settle the Notes due 2025 through the delivery of shares of the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, the Notes due 2025 Hedge and 2025 Warrants could only be settled on net cash settlement basis. As a result, the Notes due 2025 Hedge and 2025 Warrants were classified as a convertible notes hedge asset and 2025 Warrants liability, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and the change in fair value of derivatives was included in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
On May 20, 2020, at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, the stockholders approved the Amendment and satisfied the Share Reservation Condition (as discussed above), and as a result, the convertible notes hedge asset and the 2025 Warrants liabilities were remeasured at a fair value of $117.1 million and $96.4 million, respectively, and were then reclassified to additional paid-in-capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in the second quarter of 2020 and is no longer remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification. The change in the fair value of the convertible notes hedge asset and the 2025 Warrants liability were recorded in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
In August 2018, the Company sold $65.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.0% convertible senior notes due 2023 (the “Notes due 2023”) in a private placement. On May 30, 2019, the Company entered into separately and privately-negotiated transactions with certain holders of the Notes due 2023 resulting in the repurchase and exchange, as of June 5, 2019, of $60.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes in consideration for the issuance of 10,801,080 shares of common stock and separate cash payments totaling $6.0 million.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
On July 28, 2023, the holder of the Notes due 2023 converted the remaining outstanding $5.0 million in aggregate principal amount into 900,090 shares of common stock of the Company based on the conversion rate of 180.018 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $5.56 per share). Following the conversion, as of September 30, 2023, Notes due 2023 are no longer outstanding.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
The Company leases office facilities under noncancellable operating leases that expire on various dates through 2033, some of which may include options to extend the leases for up to 12 years.
The components of lease expense are presented as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease costs | $ | 2,699 | $ | 2,006 | $ | 7,707 | $ | 5,995 | |||||||||||||||
The components of lease liabilities are presented as follows:
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands except years and percentage data) | |||||||||||
| $ | 5,397 | $ | 5,371 | ||||||||
| 19,715 | 19,077 | ||||||||||
Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 25,112 | $ | 24,448 | |||||||
Supplemental lease information: | |||||||||||
Weighted average remaining lease term | 5.9 years | 5.3 years | |||||||||
Weighted average discount rate | 7.0% | 6.5% | |||||||||
Supplemental cash flow and other information related to operating leases, were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | 1,852 | $ | 1,265 | $ | 5,342 | $ | 4,108 | |||||||||||||||
Non-cash investing activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets | $ | 637 | $ | 2,329 | $ | 5,005 | $ | 9,071 | |||||||||||||||
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Undiscounted cash flows of operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:
| Lease Amounts | |||||
| (In thousands) | |||||
Year: | |||||
| 2023 (remaining three months) | $ | 1,876 | |||
| 2024 | 6,636 | ||||
| 2025 | 5,892 | ||||
| 2026 | 4,219 | ||||
| 2027 | 2,857 | ||||
| Thereafter | 9,481 | ||||
Total lease payments | 30,961 | ||||
Less: imputed lease interest | (5,849) | ||||
Total lease liabilities | $ | 25,112 | |||
Purchase Obligations
The Company has contractual obligations related to component inventory that its contract manufacturers procure on its behalf in accordance with its production forecast as well as other inventory related purchase commitments. As of September 30, 2023, these purchase obligations totaled approximately $256.2 million.
Litigation
From time-to-time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations, the ultimate disposition of which could have a material adverse effect on its operations, financial condition or cash flows. The Company is not currently involved in any material legal proceedings; however, the Company may be involved in material legal proceedings in the future. Such matters are subject to uncertainty and there can be no assurance that such legal proceedings will not have a material effect on its business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In July 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s common stock. The Company may repurchase shares of common stock from time to time through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased and subsequently retired 846,648 shares of common stock from the open market at an average cost of $129.92 per share for a total of $110.0 million. As of September 30, 2023, $890.0 million remains available for repurchase of shares.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, 420,957 treasury stock shares repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2023 were retired and the cost of such retired shares were reclassed from treasury stock, at cost to accumulated earning in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based awards, which includes shares purchased under the Company’s 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”), expected to vest is measured at fair value on the date of grant and recognized ratably over the requisite service period.
In addition, as part of certain business acquisitions, the Company is obligated to issue shares of common stock of the Company as payment subject to achievement of certain targets. For such payments, the Company records stock-based compensation classified as post-combination expense recognized ratably over the measurement period presuming the targets will be met.
The following table summarizes the components of total stock-based compensation expense included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | $ | 2,708 | $ | 3,188 | $ | 9,775 | $ | 8,826 | |||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 19,285 | 17,400 | 64,528 | 47,395 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 13,297 | 20,069 | 49,231 | 55,302 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 8,524 | 11,639 | 34,101 | 41,634 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 43,814 | $ | 52,296 | $ | 157,635 | $ | 153,157 | |||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the various types of stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock options, RSUs and PSUs | $ | 42,241 | $ | 51,075 | $ | 151,050 | $ | 142,415 | |||||||||||||||
| Employee stock purchase plan | 1,573 | 1,360 | 5,416 | 3,756 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Post combination expense accrual (Accrued liabilities) | — | (139) | 1,169 | 6,986 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 43,814 | $ | 52,296 | $ | 157,635 | $ | 153,157 | |||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2023, there was approximately $372.7 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested equity awards, which are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Equity Awards Activity
Stock Options
The following table summarizes stock option activity:
| Number of Shares Outstanding | Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (Years) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 1,464 | $ | 1.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | (421) | 2.06 | $ | 68,955 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canceled | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at September 30, 2023 | 1,043 | $ | 1.74 | 1.0 | $ | 123,403 | |||||||||||||||||
| Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2023 | 1,043 | $ | 1.74 | 1.0 | $ | 123,403 | |||||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at September 30, 2023 | 1,043 | $ | 1.74 | 1.0 | $ | 123,403 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) The intrinsic value of options exercised is based upon the value of the Company’s stock at exercise. The intrinsic value of options outstanding, vested and expected to vest, and exercisable as of September 30, 2023 is based on the closing price of the last trading day during the period ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s stock fair value used in this computation was $120.15 per share.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 30, 2023:
| Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Range of Exercise Prices | Number of Shares | Weighted- Average Remaining Life | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | Number of Shares | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (Years) | (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$0.70 —– $0.84 | 130 | 0.7 | $ | 0.73 | 130 | $ | 0.73 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
$1.29 —– $1.29 | 858 | 1.0 | 1.29 | 858 | 1.29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$1.31 —– $5.53 | 40 | 1.3 | 3.75 | 40 | 3.75 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$14.58 —– $14.58 | 10 | 2.6 | 14.58 | 10 | 14.58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$64.17 —– $64.17 | 5 | 3.6 | 64.17 | 5 | 64.17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,043 | 1.0 | $ | 1.74 | 1,043 | $ | 1.74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes RSU activity:
| Number of Shares Outstanding | Weighted- Average Fair Value per Share at Grant Date | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (Years) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 2,253 | $ | 181.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | 619 | 199.18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Vested | (869) | 146.23 | $ | 166,063 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canceled | (195) | 181.59 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at September 30, 2023 | 1,808 | $ | 203.87 | 1.2 | $ | 217,335 | |||||||||||||||||
| Expected to vest at September 30, 2023 | 1,808 | $ | 203.87 | 1.2 | $ | 217,327 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) The intrinsic value of RSUs vested is based upon the value of the Company’s stock when vested. The intrinsic value of RSUs outstanding and expected to vest as of September 30, 2023 is based on the closing price of the last trading day during the period ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s stock fair value used in this computation was $120.15 per share.
Performance Stock Units
The following summarizes PSU activity:
| Number of Shares Outstanding | Weighted- Average Fair Value per Share at Grant Date | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (Years) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 376 | $ | 197.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | 420 | 234.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Vested | (380) | 196.24 | $ | 80,113 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canceled | (19) | 227.29 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at September 30, 2023 | 397 | $ | 236.51 | 1.4 | $ | 47,716 | |||||||||||||||||
| Expected to vest at September 30, 2023 | 397 | $ | 236.51 | 1.4 | $ | 47,716 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) The intrinsic value of PSUs vested is based upon the value of the Company’s stock when vested. The intrinsic value of PSUs outstanding and expected to vest as of September 30, 2023 is based on the closing price of the last trading day during the period ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s stock fair value used in this computation was $120.15 per share.
12. INCOME TAXES
For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s income tax provision totaled $23.4 million and $19.4 million, respectively, on a net income before income taxes of $137.3 million and $134.3 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s income tax provision totaled $82.9 million and $40.3 million, respectively, on a net income before income taxes of $500.9 million and $283.9 million, respectively. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the income tax provision was calculated using the annualized effective tax rate method and was primarily due to projected tax expense in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions that are profitable, partially offset by a tax deduction from employee stock compensation reported as a discrete event.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, in accordance with FASB guidance for interim reporting of income tax, the Company has computed its provision for income taxes based on a projected annual effective tax rate while excluding loss jurisdictions, which cannot be benefited.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In August 2022, the U.S. enacted the IRA, which included revisions to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The IRA introduced a 15% corporate alternative minimum income tax (“CAMT”) for corporations whose average adjusted financial income for any consecutive three-year period ending after December 31, 2021, exceeds $1.0 billion. Further, the IRA also extended the investment tax credits for clean energy and expanded the incentives to clean energy manufacturing. The Company is not subject to the CAMT based on its current operating results and interpretations of the latest IRA guidance.
13. NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed in a similar manner, but it also includes the effect of potential common shares outstanding during the period, when dilutive. Potential common shares include stock options, RSUs, PSUs, shares to be purchased under the Company’s ESPP, the Notes due 2023, Notes due 2025, Notes due 2026, Notes due 2028 and the 2025 Warrants. Refer to Note 8. “Debt,” for additional information about the Company’s outstanding debt.
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 113,953 | $ | 114,812 | $ | 418,017 | $ | 243,609 | |||||||||||||||
| Convertible senior notes interest and financing costs, net | 1,655 | 1,623 | 4,910 | 1,966 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 115,608 | $ | 116,435 | $ | 422,927 | $ | 245,575 | |||||||||||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares used in basic per share amounts: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 136,165 | 135,633 | 136,491 | 135,056 | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares used in diluted per share amounts: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding used for basic calculation | 136,165 | 135,633 | 136,491 | 135,056 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock-based awards | 1,307 | 3,344 | 1,907 | 3,433 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2023 | 750 | 900 | 850 | 900 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2025 | 1,253 | 1,253 | 1,253 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
2025 Warrants | 313 | 757 | 505 | 594 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2026 | 2,057 | 2,057 | 2,057 | 2,057 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2028 | 2,018 | 2,018 | 2,018 | 2,018 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted calculation | 143,863 | 145,962 | 145,081 | 144,058 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share, basic | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 3.06 | $ | 1.80 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per share, diluted | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 2.92 | $ | 1.70 | |||||||||||||||
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 includes the dilutive effect of potentially dilutive common shares by application of the treasury stock method for stock options, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, the 2025 Warrants, and includes potentially dilutive common shares by application of the if-converted method for the Notes due 2025, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2028. To the extent these potential common shares are antidilutive, they are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share.
Further, the Company under the relevant sections of the indentures, irrevocably may elect to settle principal in cash and any excess in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock for its Notes due 2025, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2028. If and when the Company makes such election, there will be no adjustment to the net income and the Company will use the average share price for the period to determine the potential number of shares to be issued based upon assumed conversion to be included in the diluted share count.
The following outstanding shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of the diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders because their effect would have been antidilutive:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock-based awards | 1,533 | 35 | 1,067 | 249 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2028 Warrants | 3,620 | 959 | 2,468 | 1,933 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 Warrants | 3,689 | 978 | 2,515 | 1,970 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes due 2025 | — | — | — | 1,253 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 8,842 | 1,972 | 6,050 | 5,405 | |||||||||||||||||||
14. RELATED PARTY
In 2018, a member of the Company’s board of directors and one of its principal stockholders, Thurman John Rodgers, purchased $5.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2023 in a concurrent private placement. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the $5.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2023 was converted into shares of common stock of the Company. Refer to Note 8. “Debt,” for additional information related to this purchase.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations and involves risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such statements, include but are not limited to statements regarding: our expectations as to future financial performance, including expenses, liquidity sources and cash requirements; the capabilities, performance and competitive advantage of our technology and products and planned changes; timing of new product releases, and the anticipated market adoption of our current and future products; our expectations regarding demand for our products; our business strategies, including anticipated trends and operating conditions; growth of and development in markets we target, and our expansion into new and existing markets; our performance in operations, including factors affecting our supply chain; our product quality and customer service; our expectations regarding geopolitical developments, such as the conflicts in Russia-Ukraine and Israel and the Gaza Strip and inflationary pressures and their impact on our business operations, financial performance and the markets in which we, our suppliers, manufacturers and installers operate; and the importance of and anticipated benefits from government incentives for solar products, including through changes in the tax laws, rules and regulations. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on our current views and assumptions, and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially. For a discussion identifying some of the important factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see below, those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” herein and those included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed on February 13, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”). Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to “Enphase,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Enphase Energy, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Business Overview
We are a global energy technology company. We deliver smart, easy-to-use solutions that manage solar generation, storage and communication on one platform. We revolutionized the solar industry with our microinverter technology and we produce a fully integrated solar-plus-storage solution. As of September 30, 2023, we have shipped approximately 72 million microinverters, and approximately 3.8 million Enphase residential and commercial systems have been deployed in over 145 countries.
The Enphase® Energy System™, powered by IQ® Microinverters and IQ™ Batteries, our current generation integrated solar, storage and energy management offering, enables self-consumption and delivers our core value proposition of yielding more energy, simplifying design and installation and improving system uptime and reliability. The IQ family of microinverters, like all of our previous microinverters, is fully compliant with NEC 2014 and 2017 rapid shutdown requirements. Unlike string inverters, this capability is built-in, with no additional equipment necessary.
The Enphase Energy System brings a high technology, networked approach to solar generation plus energy storage, by leveraging our design expertise across power electronics, semiconductors and cloud-based software technologies. Our integrated approach to energy solutions maximizes a home’s energy potential while providing advanced monitoring and remote maintenance capabilities. The Enphase Energy System with IQ uses a single technology platform for seamless management of the whole solution, enabling rapid commissioning with the Enphase® Installer App and consumption monitoring with IQ™ Gateway with IQ™ Combiner+, Enphase® App, a cloud-based energy management platform, and our IQ Battery. System owners can use the Enphase App to monitor their home’s solar generation, energy storage and consumption from any web-enabled device. Unlike some of our competitors, who utilize a traditional inverter, or offer separate components of solutions, we have built-in system redundancy in both photovoltaic generation and energy storage, eliminating the risk that comes with a single point of failure. Further, the nature of our cloud-based, monitored system allows for remote firmware and software updates, enabling cost-effective remote maintenance and ongoing utility compliance.
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We sell primarily to solar distributors who combine our products with others, including solar modules products and racking systems, and resell to installers in each target region. In addition to our solar distributors, we sell directly to select large installers, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and strategic partners. Our OEM customers include solar module manufacturers who integrate our microinverters with their solar module products and resell to both distributors and installers. Strategic partners include providers of solar financing solutions. We also sell certain products and services to homeowners primarily in support of our warranty services and legacy product upgrade programs via our online store.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) was enacted, which includes extension of the investment tax credit (“ITC”) as well as a new advanced manufacturing production tax credit (“AMPTC”) to incentivize clean energy component sourcing and production in the United States, including for the production of microinverters. The IRA provides an AMPTC on microinverters of 11 cents per alternating current watt. The AMPTC for microinverters decreases by 25% each year beginning in 2030 and ending after 2032. Under the IRA, the ITC was extended until 2032 to allow a qualifying homeowner to deduct 30% of the cost of installing residential solar systems from their U.S. federal income taxes, thereby returning a material portion of the purchase price of the residential solar system to homeowners. Under the terms of the current extension, the ITC will remain at 30% through the end of 2032, reduce to 26% for 2033, reduce to 22% for 2034, and further reduce to 0% after the end of 2034 for residential solar systems, unless it is extended before that time. The IRA also included a 10% ITC for solar system components that are manufactured with a minimum threshold of domestic content. We believe the enactment of the IRA is favorable to our overall business worldwide.
During the second quarter of 2023, we began our first shipments of microinverters from our contract manufacturers in the United States. During the third quarter of 2023, we began shipments from a third contract manufacturer. Moving manufacturing to the United States allows us to take advantage of the benefits of the IRA, and along with the manufacturing capacity through our contract manufacturer in Romania, could help us better serve our customers by cutting down delivery times and diversifying our supply chain.
Factors Affecting our Business and Operations
As we have a growing global footprint, we are subject to risk and exposure from the evolving macroeconomic environment, including the effects of increased global inflationary pressures and interest rates, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, potential economic slowdowns or recessions, and geopolitical pressures, including the unknown impacts of current and future trade regulations and the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza Strip armed conflicts. We continuously monitor the direct and indirect impacts of these circumstances on our business and financial results.
Demand for Products. The demand environment for our products experienced a broad-based slowdown beginning in the second quarter of 2023 in the United States and in the third quarter of 2023 in Europe. This resulted in elevated inventory with distributors and installers, and as a result we sold less microinverters to distributors and installers during the third quarter of 2023 as they respond to this slower demand environment. In the United States, this was primarily the result of higher interest rates and the transition from NEM 2.0 to NEM 3.0 in California increasing the payback period for our customers. In Europe, this was primarily the result from a slowdown in purchases after the initial surge of sales related to onset of the Russian-Ukraine armed conflict, and more recently lower utility rates. In addition, there has been increased uncertainty in NEM policy and solar export penalties in a key European market. We expect these trends to continue to have an adverse effect on our revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Unfavorable Macroeconomic and Market Conditions. The global macroeconomic and market uncertainty, including higher interest rates and inflation, have caused disruptions in financial markets and may continue to have an adverse effect on the U.S. and world economies. As a result, customers may decide to delay purchasing our products and services or not purchase at all. A tighter credit market for consumer and business spending could, in turn, adversely affect spending levels of installers and end users and lead to increased price competition for our products. Reductions in customer spending in response to unfavorable or uncertain macroeconomic and market conditions, globally or in a particular region where we operate, would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further information relating to the risks and uncertainties related to unfavorable macroeconomic and market conditions may be found in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Form 10-K.
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Products
The Enphase Energy System, powered by IQ Microinverters, IQ Batteries and other products and services, is an integrated solar, storage and energy management offering that enables self-consumption and delivers our core value proposition of yielding more energy, simplifying design and installation and improving system uptime and reliability.
IQ Microinverters. We are now shipping our new IQ8™ Microinverters with peak output AC power of 384W in North America, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Greece to support newer high-powered solar modules. We recently started shipping IQ8 Microinverters for grid-tied residential and small commercial applications in South Africa, with peak output AC power of 480 W, to support newer high-powered solar modules, and in Brazil and India, we started shipping IQ8 Microinverters, with peak output AC power of 480 W, to support newer high-powered solar modules. The new IQ8 Microinverters are designed to maximize energy production and can manage a continuous DC current of 14 amperes, supporting higher powered solar modules through increased energy harvesting.
AC Module (“ACM”) products are integrated systems that allow installers to be more competitive through improved logistics, reduced installation times, faster inspection and training. We continue to make steady progress with our ACM partners, including SunPower Corporation and Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.
IQ Batteries. Our Enphase IQ Battery storage systems, with usable and scalable capacity of 10.1 Kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) kWh and 3.4 kWh for the United States, and 10.5 kWh and 3.5 kWh for Europe and other international countries, are based on our Ensemble OS™ energy system, which powers the world’s first grid-independent microinverter-based storage systems. We currently ship our Enphase IQ Battery storage systems to customers in North America, Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark and Greece. Enphase IQ Batteries in Europe can be installed with both single-phase and three-phase third-party solar energy inverters, enabling homeowners to upgrade their existing home solar systems with a residential battery storage solution that reduces costs while providing increased self-reliance.
In May 2023, we introduced our most powerful Enphase Energy System to-date, featuring the new IQ™ Battery 5P and IQ8 Microinverters, for customers in Australia. The IQ Battery 5P is modular with 5 kWh capacity and the IQ8 Microinverters provide a peak output power of 384 W. The IQ Battery 5P is also available for customers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. The IQ Battery 5P is modular by design and is designed to deliver 3.84 kW continuous power and 7.68 kW peak power, which allows homeowners to start heavy loads like air conditioners easily during power outages.
Our IQ™ Load Controller for our Enphase IQ Battery storage systems allow homeowners to decide what gets power in their home in the event of a grid outage, with the ability to choose up to four loads. These loads will be on when the grid is present and shed automatically in the event of a grid failure. This product makes installation simpler and saves time for installers.
Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Chargers. The increasing penetration of EVs has implications for home energy management, as households not only consume significantly more power with an EV, but also have a large battery that can be used for both backup and grid service. In the first quarter of 2023, we began production shipments of Enphase branded EV chargers at our existing contract manufacturing facility in Mexico. We expect this move could help to meet the rapidly growing demand for reliable and affordable EV charging solutions by providing a greater supply of product and more predictable lead times. Our EV chargers are compatible with most EVs sold in North America. Customers are able to purchase Enphase-branded EV chargers with a charging power range between 32 amperes and 64 amperes.
In January 2023, we demonstrated our bidirectional EV charger technology enabling vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality. This new bidirectional EV charger is designed to leverage the power of grid forming IQ8 Microinverters and Ensemble OS energy management technology to seamlessly integrate into Enphase home energy systems, and can be controlled from the Enphase App, empowering homeowners to make, use, save, and sell their own power.
In June 2023, we introduced the IQ™ Energy Router family of devices in Germany and Austria to enable the integration of select third-party EV chargers and heat pumps into Enphase solar and battery systems. The IQ Energy Router integrates with EV chargers, while the IQ™ Energy Router+ works with both EV chargers and heat pumps.
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In October 2023, we launched our Enphase® IQ Smart EV chargers in the United States and Canada. The IQ EV Charger is Wi-Fi-equipped and includes smart control and monitoring capabilities. The charger can also seamlessly integrate into our solar and battery system to help homeowners maximize electricity cost savings by charging directly from solar energy.
Results of Operations
Net Revenues
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Net revenues | $ | 551,082 | $ | 634,713 | $ | (83,631) | (13) | % | $ | 1,988,216 | $ | 1,606,201 | $ | 382,015 | 24 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Net revenues decreased by $83.6 million, or 13%, in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, driven primarily by a 10% decrease in microinverter units volume shipped, as we sold approximately 3.9 million microinverter units in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to approximately 4.3 million units in the three months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in total net revenues was also driven by a decrease in shipments of IQ Batteries from 133.6 Megawatt-hour (“MWh”) shipped in the three months ended September 30, 2022 to 86.2 MWh shipped in the three months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease is due to a broad-based slowdown, beginning in the second quarter of 2023 in the United States and the third quarter of 2023 in Europe that resulted in elevated inventory with distributors and installers, and as a result we sold less microinverters to distributors and installers during the third quarter of 2023 as they respond to this slower demand environment. In the United States, this was primarily the result of higher interest rates and the transition from NEM 2.0 to NEM 3.0 in California increasing the payback period for our customers. In Europe, this was primarily the result from a slowdown in purchases after the initial surge of sales related to the onset of the Russian-Ukraine armed conflict, and more recently lower utility rates. In addition, there has been increased uncertainty in NEM policy and solar export penalties in a key European market. The decrease in total net revenues was partially offset by the increase in the average selling price (“ASP”) of our microinverter products, which increased by 7% in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, which contributed to an approximately $24.0 million increase in revenue, primarily driven by a favorable product mix as we sold more IQ8 microinverters relative to IQ7™ microinverters in the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Net revenues increased by $382.0 million, or 24%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, driven primarily by a 32% increase in microinverter units volume shipped as we sold approximately 13.9 million microinverter units in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to approximately 10.5 million units for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The ASP of our microinverter products increased by 5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, which contributed to an approximately $63.3 million increase in revenue, primarily driven by a favorable product mix as we sold more IQ8 microinverters relative to IQ7 microinverters in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in total net revenues was partially offset by a decrease in shipments of IQ Batteries from 386.4 MWh shipped in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 to 270.9 MWh shipped in the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin
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Cost of revenues | $ | 289,069 | $ | 366,797 | $ | (77,728) | (21) | % | $ | 1,076,490 | $ | 942,307 | $ | 134,183 | 14 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 262,013 | 267,916 | (5,903) | (2) | % | 911,726 | 663,894 | 247,832 | 37 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | 47.5 | % | 42.2 | % | 45.9 | % | 41.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Cost of revenues decreased by $77.7 million, or 21%, in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to lower volume of microinverter units sold and shipments of IQ Batteries as well as recognition of credits under the AMPTC for microinverters manufactured and shipped to customers in the United States during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Gross margin increased by 5.3 percentage points in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to a higher ASP driven by a favorable product mix as we sold more IQ8 microinverters relative to IQ7 microinverters in the three months ended September 30, 2023, and also due to cost management improvements, which included lower shipping costs and the benefit recognized from credits under the AMPTC.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Cost of revenues increased by $134.2 million, or 14%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to higher volume of microinverter units sold. These costs were partially offset by a decrease in shipments of IQ Batteries and the recognition of credit under the AMPTC for microinverters manufactured and shipped to customers in the United States during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Gross margin increased by 4.5 percentage points for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to a higher ASP driven by a favorable product mix, as we sold more IQ8 microinverters relative to IQ7 microinverters, and due to cost management improvements, which included lower shipping costs and the benefit recognized from credits under the AMPTC.
Research and Development
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| Research and development | $ | 54,873 | $ | 44,188 | $ | 10,685 | 24 | % | $ | 172,045 | $ | 119,163 | $ | 52,882 | 44 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 10 | % | 7 | % | 9 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Research and development expense increased by $10.7 million, or 24%, in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to $7.6 million of higher personnel-related expenses, $2.3 million of professional services, and $0.8 million of equipment expense associated with our investment in the development, introduction and qualification of new products. The increase in personnel-related expenses was primarily due to hiring and retention programs for employees, which increased total compensation costs, including stock-based compensation. The amount of research and development expenses may fluctuate from period to period due to the different stages of development activity for our products.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Research and development expense increased by $52.9 million, or 44%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to $39.8 million of higher personnel-related expenses, $7.9 million of equipment expense associated with our investment in the development, introduction and qualification of new products, and $5.2 million of professional services. The increase in personnel-related expenses was primarily due to a growth in headcount from hiring and retention programs for employees, which increased total compensation costs, including stock-based compensation. The amount of research and development expenses may fluctuate from period to period due to the differing levels and stages of development activity for our products.
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Sales and Marketing
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| Sales and marketing | $ | 55,357 | $ | 55,257 | $ | 100 | — | % | $ | 178,383 | $ | 150,189 | $ | 28,194 | 19 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 10 | % | 9 | % | 9 | % | 9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Sales and marketing expense increased slightly by $0.1 million, in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to $5.4 million of higher personnel-related expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, from increased headcount as a result of our efforts to improve customer experience, to provide 24/7 support along with a field service desk for installers and Enphase system owners globally, and to support our business expansion globally. The increase in sales and marketing expense in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was also attributable to $0.8 million of higher professional services and advertising costs to support our business expansion and $0.7 million provision for doubtful accounts. These increases in cost was partially offset by $6.8 million lower stock-based compensation due to lower estimated achievement associated with PSUs granted in 2023 in the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Sales and marketing expense increased by $28.2 million, or 19%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to $21.0 million of higher personnel-related expenses from a growth in headcount as a result of our efforts to improve customer experience, to provide 24/7 support along with a field service desk for installers and Enphase system owners globally, and to support our business expansion globally. The increase in sales and marketing expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was also attributable to $5.9 million of higher professional services, advertising costs and equipment costs to support our business expansion and $1.3 million provision for doubtful accounts.
General and Administrative
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| General and administrative | $ | 33,794 | $ | 32,436 | $ | 1,358 | 4 | % | $ | 104,456 | $ | 102,647 | $ | 1,809 | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 6 | % | 5 | % | 5 | % | 6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
General and administrative expense increased by $1.4 million, or 4%, in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to $2.4 million of higher facility costs to support scalability of our business expansion, $1.2 million of higher professional costs and $0.9 million of asset impairment, offset by $3.1 million lower stock-based compensation due to lower estimated achievement associated with PSUs granted in 2023.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
General and administrative expense increased by $1.8 million, or 2%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to $5.8 million of higher legal and professional services and $3.5 million higher facility costs to support scalability of our business expansion, offset by $7.5 million lower stock-based compensation due to lower estimated achievement associated with PSUs granted in 2023.
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Restructuring Charges
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| Restructuring charges | $ | — | $ | 594 | $ | (594) | (100) | % | $ | 870 | $ | 594 | $ | 276 | 46 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | — | % | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we began implementing restructuring actions to reorganize our global workforce, consolidate facilities and eliminate non-core projects. Restructuring charges of zero and $0.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $0.9 million and $0.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily consisted of one-time termination benefits and other employee-related expenses. We completed our restructuring activities in the second quarter of 2023.
Other Income (Expense), Net
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| Interest income | $ | 19,669 | $ | 3,680 | $ | 15,989 | 434 | % | $ | 49,235 | $ | 4,936 | $ | 44,299 | 897 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2,196) | (2,255) | 59 | (3) | % | (6,571) | (7,159) | 588 | (8) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 1,883 | (2,611) | 4,494 | (172) | % | 2,276 | (5,208) | 7,484 | (144) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | $ | 19,356 | $ | (1,186) | $ | 20,542 | (1,732) | % | $ | 44,940 | $ | (7,431) | $ | 52,371 | (705) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Interest income was $19.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to an increase in interest rates and a higher average cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.
Cash interest expense
Cash interest expense for each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 totaled $0.1 million, which primarily included interest incurred with the Notes due 2025 the Notes due 2023.
Non-cash interest expense
Non-cash interest expense of $2.1 million in each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, primarily related to $2.1 million for the debt discount amortization with the Notes due 2025 and amortization of debt issuance costs with the Notes due 2023, Notes due 2025, Notes due 2026 and the Notes due 2028.
Other income (expense), net of $1.9 million income in the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to $1.9 million non-cash net gain related to a change in the fair value of debt securities, a $0.1 million net gain due to foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, partially offset by $0.1 million in realized loss on investments.
Other income (expense), net of $2.6 million expense in the three months ended September 30, 2022, primarily related to a $3.1 million net loss related to foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, partially offset by $0.5 million non-cash net gain related to change in the fair value of debt securities.
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Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Interest income was $49.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to $4.9 million in the same period in 2022, primarily due to an increase in interest rates and a higher average cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.
Cash interest expense
Cash interest expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 totaled $0.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Cash interest expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily included $0.3 million in interest incurred with the Notes due 2025 and Notes due 2023. Cash interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily included $0.9 million interest incurred with the Notes due 2025 and Notes due 2023, and $0.1 million bank charges and $0.1 million accretion of interest expense on contingent consideration for an acquisition.
Non-cash interest expense
Non-cash interest expense of $6.2 million and $6.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively, primarily related to the debt discount amortization with the Notes due 2025 and amortization of debt issuance costs with the Notes due 2023, Notes due 2025, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2028.
Other income (expense), net of $2.3 million income in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to $5.4 million non-cash net gain related to a change in the fair value of debt securities, $0.4 million in realized gain on investments, partially offset by a $3.5 million net loss due to foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities.
Other income (expense), net of $5.2 million expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily related to a $5.4 million net loss due to foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and $0.3 million impairment of a note receivable, partially offset by $0.6 million non-cash net gain related to change in the fair value of debt securities.
Income Tax Provision
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Change in | Nine Months Ended September 30, | Change in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | $ | % | 2023 | 2022 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Income tax provision | $ | (23,392) | $ | (19,443) | $ | (3,949) | 20 | % | $ | (82,895) | $ | (40,261) | $ | (42,634) | 106 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The income tax provision was $23.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the income tax provision of $19.4 million in the same period in 2022, both calculated using the annualized effective tax rate method, primarily due to higher projected tax expense in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions that are more profitable in 2023 compared to 2022, partially offset by the tax deduction from employee stock-based compensation.
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The income tax provision was $82.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the income tax provision of $40.3 million in the same period in 2022, both calculated using the annualized effective tax rate method, primarily due to higher projected tax expense in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions that are more profitable in 2023 compared to 2022, partially offset by the tax deduction from employee stock-based compensation.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
As of September 30, 2023, we had $1.8 billion in net working capital, including cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $1.8 billion, of which approximately $1.7 billion were held in the United States. Our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities primarily consist of U.S. treasuries, money market mutual funds, corporate notes, commercial paper and bonds and both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing deposits, with the remainder held in various foreign subsidiaries. We consider amounts held outside the United States to be accessible and have provided for the estimated income tax liability on the repatriation of our foreign earnings.
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| 2023 | 2022 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities | $ | 1,783,884 | $ | 1,417,296 | $ | 366,588 | 26 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total Debt | $ | 1,291,612 | $ | 1,288,281 | $ | 3,331 | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased by $366.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to cash generated from operations, partially offset by cash used to fund acquisitions, investments in private companies and repurchases of common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program and payments of withholding taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards.
Total carrying amount of debt increased by $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to $8.3 million accretion of debt discount, partially offset by the $5.0 million for the Notes due 2023 that was converted into stockholders’ equity.
We expect that our principal short-term (over the next 12 months) and long-term cash needs related to our operations will fund working capital, strategic investment, acquisitions, repurchases of common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program and payment of withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards, and purchase of property and equipment, such as production lines at our contract manufacturing partners. We plan to fund any cash requirements for the next 12 months from our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities on hand, and cash generated from operations. We anticipate that access to the debt market will be more limited compared to prior years as interest rates have increased and are expected to remain high. Our ability to obtain debt or any other additional financing that we may choose to, or need to, obtain will depend on, among other things, our development efforts, business plans, operating performance and the condition of the capital markets at the time we seek financing.
Repurchase of Common Stock. In July 2023, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “2023 Repurchase Program”) pursuant to which we were authorized to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of our common stock. The repurchases could be funded from available working capital and could be executed from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased 846,648 shares for an aggregate amount of $110.0 million leaving $890.0 million available to repurchase from the 2023 Repurchase Program as of September 30, 2023.
Cash Flows. The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented:
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 661,330 | $ | 491,103 | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (442,392) | (253,775) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (401,785) | (14,116) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (322) | (4,945) | |||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (183,169) | $ | 218,267 | |||||||
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash flows from operating activities consisted of our net income adjusted for certain non-cash reconciling items, such as stock-based compensation expense, non-cash interest expense, change in the fair value of debt securities, deferred income taxes, asset impairment, depreciation and amortization, and changes in our operating assets and liabilities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $170.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to an increase in our gross profit, partially offset by higher operating expenses as we continue to invest in the long-term growth of our business.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in investing activities of $442.4 million was primarily from the purchase of $337.1 million of marketable securities, net of sale and maturities, $90.3 million used in purchases of test and assembly equipment to expand our supply capacity, related facility improvements and information technology enhancements, including capitalized costs related to internal-use software, and $15.0 million used in the investment in a private company.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash used in investing activities of $253.8 million was primarily from the purchase of $195.1 million marketable securities, net of sale and maturities, $30.0 million used in purchases of test and assembly equipment to expand our supply capacity, related facility improvements and information technology enhancements including capitalized costs related to internal-use software, $27.7 million net cash used to acquire SolarLeadFactory LLC and Clipper Creek, Inc., and $1.0 million used to invest in a private company.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in financing activities of approximately $401.8 million was primarily from $310.0 million used to repurchase our common stock under our share repurchase programs, and the payment of $93.1 million in employee withholding taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards, partially offset by $1.3 million net proceeds from employee stock option exercises and purchases under our employee stock purchase plan.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash used by financing activities of approximately $14.1 million was primarily from the payment of $19.4 million in employee withholding taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards, partially offset by $5.3 million net proceeds from employee stock option exercises and purchases under our employee stock purchase plan.
Contractual Obligations
Our contractual obligations primarily consist of our Notes due 2028, Notes due 2026 and Notes due 2025, obligations under operating leases and inventory component purchases. As of September 30, 2023, there have been no material changes from our disclosure in the Form 10-K. For more information on our future minimum operating leases and inventory component purchase obligations as of September 30, 2023, refer to Note 9, “Commitments and Contingencies - Purchase Obligations” and for more information on our notes and other related debt, refer to Note 8, “Debt” of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). In connection with the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, we review the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our condensed consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be affected.
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We consider an accounting policy to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Adoption of New and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1, “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of adoption of new accounting pronouncements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes in our market risk compared to the disclosures in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Form 10-K. Also see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in the Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023. The term “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”) includes, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Changes in Internal Control
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act 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.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations, the ultimate disposition of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial condition, or cash flows. We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings, and our management believes there are currently no material claims or actions pending against us.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before investing in our securities, you should consider carefully the information contained in this quarterly report and in the Form 10-K, including the risk factors identified in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” thereof. This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Forward-Looking Statements” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” above. Our actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Any of the risks discussed in the Form 10-K, in other reports we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and other risks we have not anticipated or discussed, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Except as set forth below, there has been no material change to our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Form 10‑K.
The reduction, elimination or expiration of government subsidies and economic incentives for on-grid solar electricity applications could reduce demand for solar photovoltaic systems and harm our business.
The market for on-grid applications, where solar power, on a standalone basis or paired with energy storage systems, is used to supplement a customer’s electricity purchased from the utility network or sold to a utility under tariff, depends in large part on the availability and size of government and economic incentives that vary by geographic market. Because our customers’ sales of solar power are typically into the on-grid market, the reduction, elimination or expiration of government subsidies and economic incentives for on-grid solar electricity may negatively affect the competitiveness of solar electricity relative to conventional and non-solar renewable sources of electricity and could harm or halt the growth of the solar electricity industry and our business.
National, state and local government bodies in many countries, including the United States, have provided incentives in the form of feed-in tariffs (“FiTs”), rebates, tax credits and other incentives to system owners, distributors, system integrators and manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) systems and battery energy storage systems to bolster the cost competitiveness of solar electricity in on-grid applications relative to the cost of utility power, and to reduce dependency on other forms of energy. Many of these government incentives expire, phase out over time, terminate upon the exhaustion of the allocated funding, require renewal by the applicable authority or are being changed by governments due to changing market circumstances or changes to national, state or local energy policy.
Electric utility companies or generators of electricity from other non-solar renewable sources of electricity may successfully lobby for changes in the relevant legislation in their markets that are harmful to the solar industry. Reductions in, or eliminations or expirations of, governmental incentives in regions where we focus our sales efforts could result in decreased demand for and lower revenue from solar PV systems there, which would adversely affect sales of our products. In addition, our ability to successfully penetrate new geographic markets may depend on new countries adopting and maintaining incentives to promote solar electricity, to the extent such incentives are not currently in place. Furthermore, electric utility companies may establish pricing structures or interconnection requirements that could adversely affect our sales and be harmful to the solar and distributed rooftop solar generation industry.
Among other government-established incentives, net metering and related policies have supported the growth of on-grid solar products, and changes to such policies may reduce demand for electricity from our solar service offerings. Net metering is a utility rate program that requires a consumer’s electric company to purchase the excess solar energy that the consumer’s solar panels produce and pay the retail rate for electricity exported to the grid, less certain non-bypassable fees paid by the consumer. For example, in 2016, the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) issued an order retaining retail rate-based net metering credits for residential customers of California's major utilities as part of NEM 2.0. Customers under NEM 2.0 were subject to interconnection charges and must take service under time‑of-use rates with different electricity prices during peak and off-peak hours. Existing customers
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who receive service under the prior net metering program, as well as new customers under the NEM 2.0 program, remain eligible for the NEM 2.0 program for a period of 20 years. However, on December 15, 2022, the CPUC adopted a “NEM 3.0” policy, also known as the Net Billing Tariff, that unbundles export compensation from retail rates and instead bases it on a tool called the Avoided Cost Calculator (“ACC”), which estimates the hourly utility costs that are avoided by exports from distributed generation. The CPUC did seek to ease the transition for the solar market by adopting export “adders” to the hourly ACC values for the first several years of the tariff. Nevertheless, these ACC-based export compensation values are significantly lower than retail rates for most hours of the year and may therefore increase payback periods, and thereby reduce demand, for solar-only systems. These types of modifications to net metering incentives could harm our business, both in California where we have derived a significant portion of historical revenues in the United States, and if pursued in other jurisdictions.
Our focus on a limited number of specific markets increases risks associated with the modification, elimination, or expiration of governmental subsidies and economic incentives for on-grid solar electricity applications.
To date, we have generated most of our revenues from North America, and revenues generated from the U.S. market represented 76%, 80%, and 82% of our total revenue for the annual period ending on December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. We also expect to continue to generate a majority of our revenues from North America in the future.
There are several important incentives (including the ITC), AMPTC and other U.S. federal and state tax incentives, that impact our business. Under the IRA, the ITC was extended until 2032 to allow a qualifying homeowner to deduct 30% of the cost of installing residential solar systems from their U.S. federal income taxes, thereby returning a material portion of the purchase price of the residential solar system to homeowners. Under the terms of the current extension, the ITC will remain at 30% through the end of 2032, reduce to 26% for 2033, reduce to 22% for 2034, and further reduce to 0% after the end of 2034 for residential solar systems, unless it is further extended before that time. The Internal Revenue Service has not provided guidance so there is still uncertainty on how the new tax rules will be applied. If the ITC, AMPTC, or other tax credits are reduced or eliminated as part of futures changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, changes to state law or regulatory reform initiatives by subsequent legislative action or by a presidential administration, sales of our products in North America and other markets could be adversely affected. In addition, changes to the IRA could impact the benefits we currently expect to receive from our plans to increase our domestic manufacturing footprint in the United States, in partnership with third-party contract manufacturers.
Several European countries, including Germany, Belgium, Italy and the United Kingdom, have adopted reductions in or concluded their net energy metering or FiT programs. Certain countries have proposed or enacted taxes levied on renewable energy. These and related developments have significantly impacted the solar industry in Europe and may adversely affect the future demand for solar energy solutions in Europe, which could adversely impact our results of operations.
We also sell our products in Australia. In 2012, Australia enacted a Renewable Energy Target that is intended to ensure that 33,000 Gigawatt-hours of Australia’s electricity comes from renewable sources by 2020. This policy supports both the installation of large-scale centralized renewable generation projects, along with small-scale systems of under 100kW each for residential and small business customers. This target was met in 2019; however, the scheme continues to require high-energy users to meet their obligations under the policy until 2030. During 2018, the state of Victoria introduced state-based incentive schemes, aimed at solar customers in the state of Victoria. Other Australian states and territories introduced similar programs in 2019. Any change in, or failure to implement, these programs may adversely affect the demand for solar energy solutions in Australia.
Reductions in incentives and uncertainty around future energy policy, including local content requirements, have negatively affected and may continue to negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations as we seek to increase our business domestically and abroad. Additionally, as we further expand to other countries, changes in incentive programs or electricity policies could negatively affect returns on our investments in those countries as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is subject to tax liabilities.
We are subject to income tax, indirect tax or other tax claims by tax agencies in jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. Tax laws are dynamic and subject to change as new laws are passed and new interpretations of the law are issued or
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applied. The IRA included significant changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws, the consequences of which could increase our future U.S. income tax expense. As additional guidance is issued by the applicable taxing authorities and as new accounting treatment is clarified, we may report additional adjustments in the period if new information becomes available. We have deferred tax assets related to net operating losses or tax credits that could be subject to limitations under IRS Code Sections 382 or 383, and State separate return limitation year rules. The limitations could reduce our ability to utilize our net operating losses or tax credits before the expiration of the tax attributes. Tax law changes or the limitations could be material and could materially affect our tax obligations and effective tax rate.
In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate income tax, indirect tax, or other tax determination is uncertain. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, we cannot be certain that the final determination of our tax audits and litigation will not be materially different from that which is reflected in historical tax provisions and accruals. Should additional taxes be assessed as a result of an audit, assessment or litigation, there could be a material adverse effect on our cash, tax provisions and net income in the period or periods for which that determination is made.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
On July 28, 2023, a member of our board of directors and one of our principal stockholders, Thurman John Rodgers, converted the remaining outstanding $5.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2023, originally purchased in a private placement in 2018, into 900,090 shares of our common stock. The shares issued upon conversion of the Notes due 2023 were issued in accordance with and in reliance upon Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
In July 2023, our board of directors authorized the 2023 Repurchase Program pursuant to which we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $1.0 billion of our common stock. As of September 30, 2023, we have approximately $890.0 million remaining for repurchase of shares under the 2023 Repurchase Program. Purchases may be completed from time to time in open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The program may be discontinued or amended at any time and expires on July 26, 2026.
The following table provides information about our repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Period Ended | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share(1) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 2023 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| August 2023 | 679,729 | $ | 132.41 | 679,729 | $ | 910,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| September 2023 | 166,919 | $ | 119.82 | 166,919 | $ | 890,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 846,648 | 846,648 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Average price paid per share includes brokerage commissions.
(2) During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased 846,648 shares of our common stock at a weighted average price of $129.92 per share for an aggregate amount of $110.0 million.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Item 5. Other Information
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
A list of exhibits filed with this report or incorporated herein by reference is found in the Exhibit Index below.
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8-K | 001-35480 | 3.1 | 4/6/2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10-Q | 001-35480 | 3.1 | 8/9/2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10-Q | 001-35480 | 2.1 | 8/6/2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8-K | 001-35480 | 3.1 | 5/27/2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S-8 | 333-256290 | 4.5 | 5/19/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8-K | 001-35480 | 3.1 | 4/8/2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Document. | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibits 101). | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* The certifications attached as Exhibit 32.1 accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and shall not be deemed “filed” by Enphase Energy, Inc. for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 26, 2023
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| By: | /s/ Mandy Yang | |||||||||||||
| Mandy Yang | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||||||||||||
| (Duly Authorized Officer) | ||||||||||||||
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