Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Relations:Media Relations:
Kevin Kessel, CFA Randi Polanich
Vice President, Investor RelationsVice President and Chief Communications Officer
(408) 875-6627(408) 875-6633
kevin.kessel@kla.comrandi.polanich@kla.com

KLA CORPORATION REPORTS FISCAL 2021 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Total revenues were $1.65 billion, finishing near the high-end of guidance;
GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $2.94, and non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $3.24, each also finishing above the mid-point of guidance;
Cash flow from operations and free cash flow were both records at $561.1 million and $501.9 million, respectively;
Capital return was $317.1 million with $139.6 million in dividends and $177.5 million in share repurchases.

MILPITAS, Calif., February 3, 2021 -KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced operating results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2021, which ended on December 31, 2020, and reported GAAP net income attributable to KLA of $457 million and GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to KLA of $2.94 on revenue of $1.65 billion.

"Our results for the December quarter and calendar 2020 demonstrate continued strong demand from customers, exceptional execution by our global teams, and the enduring strength and resiliency of our KLA operating model in guiding our strategic objectives,” commented Rick Wallace, president and chief executive officer of KLA Corporation. “In the December quarter we also generated record free cash flow while continuing our commitment to capital returns to our shareholders.
GAAP Results
Q2 FY 2021Q1 FY 2021Q2 FY 2020
Total revenue$1,651 million$1,539 million$1,509 million
Net Income Attributable to KLA$457 million$421 million$381 million
Earnings per Diluted Share Attributable to KLA$2.94$2.69$2.40
Non-GAAP Results
Q2 FY 2021Q1 FY 2021Q2 FY 2020
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to KLA$504 million$475 million$422 million
Earnings per Diluted Share Attributable to KLA$3.24$3.03$2.66
A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements included in this release. KLA will discuss the results for its fiscal year 2021 second quarter, along with its outlook, on a conference call today beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A webcast of the call will be available at: www.kla.com.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Guidance
The following details our guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ending in March:
Total revenue between $1,665 million to $1,815 million
GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA is expected to be in a range of $2.98 to $3.66
Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA in a range of $3.23 to $3.91
For additional guidance metrics please see the company’s published Letter to Shareholders and earnings slides on the KLA investor relations website.
About KLA:
KLA Corporation (“KLA”) develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated
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circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website (ir.kla.com). Additional information may be found at: www.kla.com.


Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our total revenue, GAAP and non-GAAP EPS attributable to KLA for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, and growth of our Services business in 2020, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected and anticipated in the forward-looking statements in this release, include risks related to customer cancellations or push outs, our ability to deliver services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of new laws, regulations or orders that limit our ability to sell products to customers or to service products previously sold to customers and other risk factors included in KLA’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2020 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including, without limitation, the risk factors described therein). Except as otherwise specifically indicated, the information included in this release is as of the date it is delivered. KLA assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update these forward-looking statements.


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KLA Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Balance Sheets
(In thousands)December 31, 2020June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities$2,296,530 $1,980,472 
Accounts receivable, net1,219,189 1,107,413 
Inventories1,420,618 1,310,985 
Other current assets286,617 324,675 
Land, property and equipment, net594,185 519,824 
Goodwill2,045,445 2,045,402 
Deferred income taxes, non-current258,734 236,797 
Purchased intangible assets, net1,289,843 1,391,413 
Other non-current assets403,483 362,979 
Total assets$9,814,644 $9,279,960 
LIABILITIES, NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$262,496 $264,280 
Deferred system revenue274,642 336,237 
Deferred service revenue239,618 233,493 
Short-term debt20,000 — 
Other current liabilities1,223,356 865,776 
Total current liabilities2,020,112 1,699,786 
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt3,441,465 3,469,670 
Deferred tax liabilities646,028 660,885 
Deferred service revenue88,769 96,325 
Other non-current liabilities667,964 672,284 
Total liabilities6,864,338 6,598,950 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and capital in excess of par value2,104,190 2,090,268 
Retained earnings903,696 654,930 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(72,704)(79,774)
Total KLA stockholders' equity2,935,182 2,665,424 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary15,124 15,586 
Total stockholders’ equity2,950,306 2,681,010 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$9,814,644 $9,279,960 


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KLA Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended December 31,Six Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)2020201920202019
Revenues:
Product$1,238,023 $1,144,550 $2,383,518 $2,202,525 
Service412,847 364,903 805,972 720,342 
Total revenues1,650,870 1,509,453 3,189,490 2,922,867 
Costs and expenses:
Costs of revenues669,733 633,618 1,290,295 1,237,859 
Research and development229,064 220,751 448,102 431,331 
Selling, general and administrative181,909 192,253 354,540 380,598 
Interest expense38,880 40,472 78,266 80,822 
Other expense (income), net3,882 (2,568)7,079 (4,186)
Income before income taxes527,402 424,927 1,011,208 796,443 
Provision for income taxes70,419 44,622 134,083 69,742 
Net income 456,983 380,305 877,125 726,701 
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest(268)(250)(693)(379)
Net income attributable to KLA$457,251 $380,555 $877,818 $727,080 
Net income per share attributable to KLA:
Basic$2.96 $2.42 $5.67 $4.60 
Diluted$2.94 $2.40 $5.62 $4.56 
Weighted-average number of shares:
Basic154,273 157,290 154,777 157,994 
Diluted155,560 158,620 156,057 159,314 

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KLA Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended
December 31,
(In thousands)20202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $456,983 $380,305 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization84,257 88,534 
(Gain) loss on unrealized foreign exchange and other(5,663)(5,550)
Asset impairment charges— 100 
Stock-based compensation expense26,827 26,789 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable(190,189)(126,682)
Inventories(26,215)(1,477)
Other assets(56,390)3,558 
Accounts payable8,039 35,258 
Deferred system revenue21,038 (30,412)
Deferred service revenue2,215 1,220 
Other liabilities240,179 16,088 
Net cash provided by operating activities561,081 387,731 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets741 — 
Capital expenditures(59,144)(34,874)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(260,227)(144,715)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities57,563 10,287 
Proceeds from maturity of available-for-sale securities163,492 158,699 
Purchases of trading securities(16,741)(12,852)
Proceeds from sale of trading securities18,424 15,307 
Net cash used in investing activities(95,892)(8,148)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs40,343 — 
Proceeds from revolving credit facility— 250,000 
Repayment of debt— (275,000)
Common stock repurchases(177,492)(284,593)
Payment of dividends to stockholders(139,584)(134,696)
Issuance of common stock26,356 24,499 
Tax withholding payments related to equity awards(11,000)(12,237)
Payment of contingent consideration payable— (3)
Net cash used in financing activities(261,377)(432,030)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents11,834 3,963 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents215,646 (48,484)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,215,820 988,348 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,431,466 $939,864 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Income taxes paid$59,764 $50,884 
Interest paid$36,925 $53,140 
Non-cash activities:
Accrued purchase of land, property and equipment - investing activities$25,987 $13,755 
Contingent consideration payable - financing activities$(5,761)$(3,540)
Dividends payable - financing activities$812 $1,638 
Unsettled common stock repurchase - financing activities$6,000 $4,000 
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KLA Corporation
Segment Information (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of results for each of our four reportable segments and reconciliation to total revenues for the indicated periods:
 Three Months Ended December 31,Six Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
2020201920202019
Revenues:
Semiconductor Process Control$1,380,184 $1,247,430 $2,648,138 $2,411,062 
Specialty Semiconductor Process90,587 75,106 179,540 144,245 
PCB, Display and Component Inspection179,267 186,279 360,444 364,831 
Other449 517 590 2,748 
Total revenues for reportable segments1,650,487 1,509,332 3,188,712 2,922,886 
Corporate allocation and effects of foreign exchange rates383 121 778 (19)
Total revenues$1,650,870 $1,509,453 $3,189,490 $2,922,867 


KLA Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Supplemental Information

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts)December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
GAAP net income attributable to KLA$457,251 $420,567 $380,555 $877,818 $727,080 
Adjustments to reconcile GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income:
Acquisition-related chargesa53,099 50,475 60,393 103,574 133,756 
Restructuring, severance and other chargesb3,960 3,253 2,786 7,213 2,786 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustmentsc(17,552)(17,013)(21,505)(34,565)(43,771)
Discrete tax itemsd7,381 17,487 — 24,868 — 
Non-GAAP net income attributable to KLA$504,139 $474,769 $422,229 $978,908 $819,851 
GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to KLA$2.94 $2.69 $2.40 $5.62 $4.56 
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to KLA$3.24 $3.03 $2.66 $6.27 $5.15 
Shares used in diluted shares calculation155,560 156,442 158,620 156,057 159,314 

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Pre-tax impact of GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments included in Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Operations
In thousandsAcquisition - Related ChargesRestructuring, Severance and Other ChargesTotal pre-tax GAAP to non-GAAP Adjustments
Three months ended December 31, 2020
Costs of revenues$38,738 $765 $39,503 
Research and development— 1,432 1,432 
Selling, general and administrative14,361 2,450 16,811 
Other expense (income), net— (687)(687)
Total in three months ended December 31, 2020$53,099 $3,960 $57,059 
Three months ended September 30, 2020
Costs of revenues$37,040 $636 $37,676 
Research and development— 923 923 
Selling, general and administrative13,435 1,933 15,368 
Other expense (income), net— (239)(239)
Total in three months ended September 30, 2020$50,475 $3,253 $53,728 
Three months ended December 31, 2019
Costs of revenues$40,590 $831 $41,421 
Research and development— 802 802 
Selling, general and administrative19,803 1,153 20,956 
Total in three months ended December 31, 2019$60,393 $2,786 $63,179 

Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
Three Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands)20202019
Net cash provided by operating activities$561,081 $387,731 
Capital expenditures(59,144)(34,874)
Free Cash Flow$501,937 $352,857 

Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Guidance
Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted EPS to Non-GAAP Diluted EPS
Three Months Ending March 31, 2021
(In millions, except per share amounts)
LowHigh
GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to KLA$2.98$3.66
Acquisition-related chargesa0.340.34
Restructuring, severance and other chargesb0.020.02
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustmentsc(0.11)(0.11)
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to KLA$3.23$3.91
Shares used in net income per diluted share calculation155.2155.2

The Non-GAAP and supplemental information provided in this press release is a supplement to, and not a substitute for, KLA’s financial results presented in accordance with United States GAAP.

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To supplement our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we provide certain non-GAAP financial information, which is adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain costs and expenses, as well as other supplemental information. The non-GAAP and supplemental information is provided to enhance the user’s overall understanding of our operating performance and our prospects in the future. Specifically, we believe that the non-GAAP information, including non-GAAP net income attributable to KLA, non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to KLA and Free Cash Flow, provides useful measures to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results to help investors compare our operating performances with our results in prior periods as well as with the performance of other companies. The non-GAAP information is among the budgeting and planning tools that management uses for future forecasting. However, because there are no standardized or generally accepted definitions for most non-GAAP financial metrics, definitions of non-GAAP financial metrics are inherently subject to significant discretion (for example, determining which costs and expenses to exclude when calculating such a metric). As a result, non-GAAP financial metrics may be defined very differently from company to company, or even from period to period within the same company, which can potentially limit the usefulness of such information to an investor. The presentation of non-GAAP and supplemental information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared and presented in accordance with United States GAAP. The following are descriptions of the adjustments made to reconcile GAAP net income attributable to KLA to non-GAAP net income attributable to KLA:
a.Acquisition-related charges primarily include amortization of intangible assets and other acquisition-related adjustments including adjustments for the fair valuation of inventory and backlog, and transaction costs associated with our acquisitions, primarily Orbotech. Management believes that the expense associated with the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets is appropriate to be excluded because a significant portion of the purchase price for acquisitions may be allocated to intangible assets and exclusion of these expenses allows comparisons of operating results that are consistent over time for both KLA’s newly acquired and long-held businesses. Management believes that the other acquisition-related expenses are appropriate to be excluded because such costs would not have otherwise been incurred in the periods presented.
b.Restructuring, severance and other charges primarily include costs associated with employee severance, acceleration of certain stock-based compensation arrangements, and other exit costs.
c.Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments includes the income tax effects of the excluded items noted above.
d.Discrete tax items in the three months ended December 31, 2020 consist primarily of a tax expense of $4.0 million from an internal restructuring. Discrete tax items in the three months ended September 30, 2020 include a tax expense of $14.0 million due to an increase in deferred tax liability on purchased intangibles relating to an increase in the United Kingdom statutory income tax rate as well as tax expense from a restructuring. Discrete tax items in the six months ended December 31, 2020 are the aggregate of the aforementioned discrete tax items.
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