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To: Rex Dwyer who wrote (849)5/25/1999 4:44:00 PM
From: Stu Bishop  Respond to of 1225
 
Semtech Reports Record Sales and Net Income

May 25, 1999 04:31 PM
NEWBURY PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 1999--Semtech Corp. SMTC reported record net sales of $33,044,000 and net income of $4,753,000, or 29 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2000.

This compares with net sales of $29,534,000 and net income prior to one-time acquisition costs of $4,707,000 for the first quarter of fiscal year 1999. On a sequential basis, net sales grew 7 percent over the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999 and net income increased 16 percent. The company's gross profit margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2000 reached 50.2 percent of net sales.

The company reported that demand for its products was strong throughout the quarter and has remained strong during the first three weeks of May. New orders increased 16 percent compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999.

The surge in orders was due primarily to new product introductions and design wins achieved over the last 12 months. A record 16 new product families were introduced during the first quarter of fiscal 2000, of which eight address new applications. Design-in activity was also at record levels during the quarter, with 185 new design wins being recorded.

Jack Poe, chairman and chief executive officer of Semtech, commented: "We are beginning to realize the benefits of our aggressive ramp in R&D spending during the last two fiscal years. Semtech has experienced a favorable shift towards proprietary new products that have higher gross margins."

Poe added, "In line with our plan to diversify into fast-growing markets, significant progress was made in expanding our presence in the communications and portable-equipment markets during the first quarter."

Poe commented further: "Given the strength of our end markets, the acceptance of our new products and forecasts from our customers, we currently project sequential revenue growth in the high-single- digit range for the second quarter. Based on current business trends, the company could grow at a higher rate during the third quarter of fiscal year 2000."

On Feb. 2, 1999, the company announced that its board of directors had approved the repurchase of up to $10 million of its common stock. During February and March 1999, the company repurchased 227,500 shares at a cost of $6.6 million. The company plans to complete this repurchase within the next 60 days.

Semtech is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors used for complex power management, protection, interface and communication solutions. The company's annual meeting of shareholders will be held June 10, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, Westlake Village, Calif.

Forward-looking statements and projections in this news release involve risk and uncertainty. Important factors include overall economic conditions; the timing and duration of a market upturn; demand for personal computers, cellular phones and automated test equipment; demand for the company's products in particular; demand for semiconductor devices in general; competitors' actions; relations with large strategic customers; and other risk factors. Please refer to the company's Form 10-K for the year ended Jan. 31, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further information. Actual results could differ materially from expected events as discussed in this news release.



To: Rex Dwyer who wrote (849)5/25/1999 4:51:00 PM
From: Stu Bishop  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1225
 
Table follows:

SEMTECH CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three months ended
May 2, May 3,
1999 1998

Net sales $33,044 $29,534
Cost of sales 16,445 15,060
Gross profit 16,599 14,474
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 5,642 4,633
Product development and engineering 4,117 2,945
Acquisition costs -- 255
Total operating costs and expenses 9,759 7,833
Operating income 6,840 6,641
Interest and other income, net 254 171
Income before taxes 7,094 6,812
Provision for taxes 2,341 2,275
Net income $ 4,753 $ 4,537
Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.31
Diluted $ 0.29 $ 0.29
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 15,029 14,446
Diluted 16,551 15,744

SEMTECH CORP.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)

May 2, Jan. 31,
1999 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $36,276 $41,035
Temporary investments 1,393 1,648
Receivables, less allowances 17,837 15,414
Income taxes refundable -- 258
Inventories 18,874 16,803
Other current assets 1,772 1,275
Deferred income taxes 2,155 2,139
Total current assets 78,307 78,572
Property, plant and equipment, net 13,571 13,417
Other assets 89 89
Deferred income taxes 441 478
Total assets $92,408 $92,556
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 6,267 $ 5,296
Accrued liabilities 3,590 5,102
Income taxes payable 1,344 --
Other current liabilities 1,986 2,330
Total current liabilities 13,187 12,728
Other long-term liabilities 61 57
Total shareholders' equity 79,160 79,771
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $92,408 $92,556