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Cirrus Logic Reports Fiscal Q1 2008 Financial Results

AUSTIN, Texas--Cirrus Logic Inc. , a leader in high-precision analog and digital signal processing components, today announced financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2008, which ended June 30, 2007.

The company reported first quarter fiscal year 2008 revenue of $41.1 million, compared with $45.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. First quarter gross margin was 59.2 percent compared to 60.1 percent for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. Combined research and development (R&D) and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the quarter were $23.9 million. R&D and SG&A expenses included $1.5 million in stock-based compensation expense, as well as $0.5 million in expenses associated with the companys recently concluded stock-option review.

Total cash and marketable securities at the end of the first fiscal quarter was $277.6 million, compared with $271.7 million at the end of the prior fiscal quarter, an increase of $5.9 million.

While June quarter revenue reflects weak demand for older products, I am pleased to see a stronger mix of new customers and new products reflected in our backlog for the September quarter, particularly in portable audio and automotive products, said Jason Rhode, Cirrus Logic president and chief executive officer.

Outlook for Second Quarter FY 2008 (ending September 29, 2007), including the recently completed Apex Microtechnology acquisition:

  • Revenue is expected to range between $46 million and $51 million;
  • Gross margin is expected to be between 58 percent and 60 percent; and
  • Combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses are expected to range between $25 million and $27 million, including share-based compensation expense of approximately $1.6 million.

Conference Call

Cirrus Logic management will hold a conference call to discuss the companys results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, on July 25, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Those wishing to join should call 303-262-2190 (passcode: Cirrus Logic) at approximately 4:50 p.m. EDT. A replay of the conference call will also be available beginning one hour after the completion of the call, until Aug. 1, 2007. To access the recording, call 303-590-3000 (passcode: 11093466#). A live and an archived webcast of the conference call will also be available via the companys Web site at www.cirrus.com.

Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Cirrus Logic develops high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a broad range of consumer and industrial markets. Building on its diverse analog mixed-signal patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic delivers highly optimized products for consumer and commercial audio, automotive entertainment, industrial and aerospace applications. The company operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, with offices in Tucson, Ariz., Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release contain forward-looking statements, including our estimates of second quarter fiscal year 2008 revenue, gross margin, combined research and development and selling, general and administrative expense levels, and share-based compensation expense. In some cases, forward-looking statements are identified by words such as we expect, anticipate, target, project, believe, goals, estimates, and intend, variations of these types of words and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to our plans, expectations, strategies or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to successfully integrate our recent acquisitions into our business; overall conditions in the semiconductor market; our ability to introduce new products on a timely basis and to deliver products that perform as anticipated; risks associated with international sales and international operations; the level of orders and shipments during the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, as well as customer cancellations of orders, or the failure to place orders consistent with forecasts; overall economic pressures; pricing pressures; hardware or software deficiencies; our dependence on subcontractors for assembly, manufacturing, packaging and testing functions; our ability to make continued sufficient investments in research and development; foreign currency fluctuations; the retention of key employees; expenses associated with the Companys stock option investigation, and related on-going litigation and administrative proceedings; and the risk factors listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. The foregoing information concerning our business outlook represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.

Cirrus Logic and Cirrus are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc.

Summary financial data follows:

CIRRUS LOGIC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands)
Jun. 30,
2007
Mar. 31,
2007
Jun. 24,
2006
ASSETS (unaudited) (unaudited)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 97,566 $ 87,960 $ 103,053
Restricted investments 5,755 5,755 5,755
Marketable securities 174,242 178,000 137,123
Accounts receivable, net 19,428 19,127 21,518
Inventories 17,512 16,496 21,391
Other current assets   14,138   13,699   5,634
Total Current Assets 328,641 321,037 294,474
 
Long-term marketable securities - - 5,972
Property and equipment, net 10,508 11,407 13,263
Intangibles, net 11,246 8,550 2,593
Goodwill 6,461 6,461 -
Investment in Magnum Semiconductor 3,657 3,657 7,947
Other assets   1,900   1,948   3,293
Total Assets $ 362,413 $ 353,060 $ 327,542
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 11,643 $ 10,434 $ 11,943
Accrued salaries and benefits 6,565 7,816 6,813
Other accrued liabilities 9,890 10,519 9,704
Deferred income on shipments to distributors 5,362 4,290 6,199
Income taxes payable   6   1,561   1,990
Total Current Liabilities 33,466 34,620 36,649
 
Long-term restructuring accrual 2,995 3,418 4,469
Other long-term obligations 9,664 10,085 9,536
 
Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock 932,689 926,900 919,339
Accumulated deficit (615,616) (621,180) (641,250)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (785)   (783)   (1,201)
Total Stockholders' Equity   316,288   304,937   276,888
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 362,413 $ 353,060 $ 327,542
 

Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

CIRRUS LOGIC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
Quarter Ended
 
Jun. 30,
2007
Mar. 31,
2007
Jun. 24,
2006
 
Net revenue $ 41,124 $ 43,647 $ 45,181
Cost of sales   16,759   17,369   18,021
Gross Margin   24,365   26,278   27,160
Gross Margin Percentage 59.2% 60.2% 60.1%
 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 10,913 10,998 11,670
Selling, general and administrative 12,981 14,797 11,091
Restructuring and other costs - 521 -
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles - 4,290 -
Acquired in process R&D - - -
License agreement   -   -   -
Total operating expenses   23,894   30,606   22,761
 
Income (loss) from operations 471 (4,328) 4,399
 
Realized gain on marketable equity securities - - 193
Interest income, net 3,507 3,412 2,965
Other income (expense), net   26   71   55
Income (loss) before income taxes 4,004 (845) 7,612
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   15   (8,124)   (213)
Net income $ 3,989

 

$ 7,279 $ 7,825
 
Basic income per share: $ 0.05 $ 0.08 $ 0.09
Diluted income per share: $ 0.04 $ 0.08 $ 0.09
 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 88,490 88,076 87,196
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 89,669 89,333 88,759
 
Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles