CRUS
(.02) vs estimated (.04) 10% growth nice 'war chest' ... with surprise investment in PHCM !!
<<<Wednesday October 20, 4:17 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Cirrus Logic Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2000 Results Net Revenues Grow 10 Percent Over Prior Quarter
AudioLogic Acquisition Strengthens Audio Market Leadership Position
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 1999--Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS - news) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2000, which ended September 25, 1999. Net revenues grew sequentially to $132.8 million and, excluding charges that related to the acquisition of AudioLogic Inc. during the quarter, operating income was $2.6 million. Including one-time charges totaling $8.0 million related to the AudioLogic acquisition for in-process research and development expenses, the company reported a net loss of $9.4 million and a diluted per share loss of $0.15. On a pro-forma basis, excluding the one-time acquisition costs, the net loss after interest expense was approximately $.02 loss per share. 'With our quarterly increase in both sales and operating profit, we have begun to show tangible progress in building the new Cirrus Logic,' said David D. French, president and chief executive officer. French pointed to the recent AudioLogic acquisition as a good example of how the new Cirrus Logic is strengthening its position in key growth markets. 'Just as extended battery life, expanding feature sets and miniaturization have driven explosive demand for cellular phones, AudioLogic's technology in tandem with our Crystal® audio portfolio promise to revolutionize the market for portable entertainment devices by enabling longer battery life, shorter time-to-market and smaller form factors.' Cirrus Logic's quarter end balance sheet reported $100.3 million in cash, as well as the valuation of its investment in Phone.com, Inc.(Nasdaq: PHCM - news), which recently became a publicly held company. Cirrus Logic's stock holdings in Phone.com were valued at approximately $81.9 million at the close of the fiscal second quarter. Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog circuits and advanced mixed-signal chip solutions. The company's products, sold under its own name and the Crystal product brand, enable system-level applications in mass storage, audio and precision data conversion. Additional information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and uncertainties including such factors, among others, as overall conditions in the semiconductor market, customer cancellations of orders, or the failure to place orders consistent with forecasts, unforeseen manufacturing difficulties, or hardware or software deficiencies, or delays in customer qualification of key new products, achieving high utilization of the company's manufacturing resources, final determination of appropriate inventory write-downs based on the outlook at the end of each quarter, actual operational spending, obtaining financing sufficient to meet the company's needs and the risk factors listed in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 27, 1999, and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CIRRUS LOGIC, INC. CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited (in thousands, except per share data) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Quarter Ended Sept. 25, June 26, Sept. 26, 1999 1999 1998 Net sales $ 132,842 $ 120,553 $ 169,689 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 79,637 71,386 155,611 Research and development 27,940 26,694 34,145 Selling, general and administrative 22,647 22,663 26,810 Restructuring costs, gain on sale of assets and other, net -- 127,210 28,522 Acquired in-process research and development expenses (Note 1) 8,013 -- -- Total costs and expenses 138,237 247,953 245,088 Loss from operations (5,395) (127,400) (75,399) Interest and other income (expense), net (3,959) (346) 792 Loss before provision for income taxes (9,354) (127,746) (74,607) Provision for income taxes -- -- 46,402 Net loss $ (9,354) $(127,746) $(121,009) Net loss per share: Basic (0.15) (2.12) (1.90) Diluted (0.15) (2.12) (1.90) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 61,353 60,171 63,748 Diluted 61,353 60,171 63,748 Two Quarters Ended Sept. 25, Sept. 26, 1999 1998 Net sales $ 253,395 $ 347,620 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 151,023 273,430 Research and development 54,634 69,667 Selling, general and administrative 45,310 53,900 Restructuring costs, gain on sale of assets and other, net 127,210 25,516 Acquired in-process research and development expenses (Note 1) 8,013 -- Total costs and expenses 386,190 422,513 Loss from operations (132,795) (74,893) Interest and other income (expense), net (4,305) 1,098 Loss before provision for income taxes (137,100) (73,795) Provision for income taxes -- 46,698 Net loss $(137,100) $(120,493) Net loss per share: Basic (2.26) (1.85) Diluted (2.26) (1.85) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 60,762 65,199 Diluted 60,762 65,199 (Note 1) The Company incurred a one-time charge of $8.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2000 due to the write-off of in-process research & development expenses associated with the acquisition of AudioLogic, Inc. CIRRUS LOGIC, INC. CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (in thousands) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS Sept. 25, March 27, 1999 1999 -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 41,521 $ 144,457 Restricted cash 58,733 86,277 Short-term investments -- 74,616 Marketable equity securities (Note 2) 81,940 -- Accounts receivable, net 78,296 66,063 Inventories, net 47,613 40,262 Other current assets 37,051 19,039 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total current assets 345,154 430,714 Property and equipment, net 39,126 48,024 Investment in joint venture -- 14,000 Deposits and other assets 63,137 39,892 --------- --------- ========= ========= $ 447,417 $ 532,630 ========= ========= ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND NET CAPITAL DEFICIENCY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 119,797 $ 201,669 Restructuring accrual 8,043 5,364 Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 18,148 23,076 Income taxes payable 37,454 36,593 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total current liabilities 183,442 266,702 Long term obligations and convertible subordinated notes 315,500 323,648 Commitments and contingencies Net capital deficiency: Capital stock 388,290 326,185 Unrealized gain on marketable equity securities 81,190 -- Accumulated deficit (521,005) (383,905) --------- --------- --------- --------- Total net capital deficiency (51,525) (57,720) --------- --------- ========= ========= $ 447,417 $ 532,630 ========= ========= ========= ========= (Note 2) Investment in marketable equity securities relates to the Company's investment in Phone.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHCM - news) Note to Editors: Cirrus Logic news releases may be obtained by fax by dialing 1-800-359-6414, or by dialing 510-249-4200 from outside the United States.>>> |