PMC-Sierra Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
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PMC-Sierra Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

Q4’09 Net Income of $0.17 Per Share (Non-GAAP); Q4’09 Revenues Increase 15.4% Year over Year

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — January 28, 2010 — PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMCS), the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 27, 2009.

Net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $139.5 million, compared with $120.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and $130.9 million reported in the third quarter of 2009. Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 15.4% year over year and 6.6% sequentially.

Net income in the fourth quarter of 2009 on a GAAP basis was $15.1 million (GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.06). This compares with GAAP net income of $8.8 million (GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.04) in the fourth quarter of 2008 and GAAP net income of $27.8 million (GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.12) in the third quarter of 2009.

Non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2009 was $39.2 million (non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.17). This compares with non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2008 of $16.8 million (non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.08) and non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2009 of $34.5 million (non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.15).

Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 excludes the following items: (i) $5.2 million in stock-based compensation expense; (ii) $9.8 million in amortization of purchased intangible assets; (iii) $0.1 million in restructuring costs; (iv) $2.4 million foreign exchange loss on foreign tax liabilities; (v) $0.8 million of non-cash interest expense for the accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes; and (vi) a $5.8 million income tax provision.

“In the fourth quarter of 2009, our quarterly revenues returned to the peak levels achieved in 2008 based on strong growth in our Enterprise Storage and Microprocessor businesses,” said Greg Lang, president and chief executive officer of PMC-Sierra.

For the year ended December 27, 2009, net revenues were $496.1 million compared with $525.1 million for the year ended December 28, 2008, a decrease of 5.5% year over year.

GAAP net income in 2009 was $46.9 million (GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.20), compared with GAAP net income of $128.3 million (GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.57) for the prior year. Non-GAAP net income in 2009 was $115.8 million (non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.50), compared with the prior year’s non-GAAP net income of $99.4 million (non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.44).

For a full reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income, please refer to the schedule included with this release. The Company believes the additional non-GAAP measures are useful to investors for the purpose of financial analysis. Management uses the non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate its in-period operating performance before gains, losses and other charges that are considered by management to be outside of the Company’s core operating results. In addition, the measures are used to plan for the Company’s future periods. However, non-GAAP measures are neither stated in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures.

The Company announced the following in the fourth quarter of 2009:

Fourth Quarter 2009 Conference Call

Management will review the fourth quarter 2009 results and provide guidance for the first quarter of 2010 during a conference call at 1:30 pm Pacific Time/4:30 pm Eastern Time on January 28, 2010. The conference call webcast will be accessible under the Financial Events and Calendar section at http://investor.pmc-sierra.com/. To listen to the conference call live by telephone, dial 416-642-5213 approximately ten minutes before the start time. A telephone playback will be available after the completion of the call and can be accessed at 647-436-0148 using the access code 9186424. A replay of the webcast will be available for five business days.

First Quarter 2010 Conference Call

PMC-Sierra is planning to release its results for the first quarter of 2010 on April 22, 2010. A conference call will be held on the day of the release to review the quarter and provide an outlook for the second quarter of 2010.

Safe Harbor Statement

The Company’s SEC filings describe more fully the risks associated with the Company’s business including PMC-Sierra’s limited revenue visibility due to variable customer demands, market segment growth or decline, orders with short delivery lead times, customer concentration, and other items such as foreign exchange rates. Reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements.

About PMC-Sierra

PMC-Sierra®, the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, offers its customers technical and sales support worldwide through a network of offices in North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. PMC-Sierra provides semiconductor solutions for Enterprise Storage, Wide Area Network Infrastructure, Fiber To The Home, and Laser Printer/SMB NAS markets. The Company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol. For more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com.

© Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2010. All rights reserved. PMC and PMC-SIERRA are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

 
PMC-Sierra, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
December 27,   September 27,   December 28, December 27,   December 28,
2009 2009 2008 2009 2008
    As adjusted *   As adjusted *
 
Net revenues $ 139,497 $ 130,876 $ 120,840 $ 496,139 $ 525,075
Cost of revenues   44,583     44,432     41,890     165,231     181,642  
Gross profit 94,914 86,444 78,950 330,908 343,433
 
Other costs and expenses:
Research and development 38,350 35,823 40,649 149,184 157,642
Selling, general and administrative 21,088 19,743 21,578 84,942 93,532
Amortization of purchased intangible assets 9,836 9,836 9,836 39,344 39,344
Restructuring costs and other charges   75     175     39     888     824  
Income from operations 25,565 20,867 6,848 56,550 52,091
 
Other income (expense):
Gain on sale of investment securities 171 - - 171 -
Amortization of debt issue costs (50 ) (50 ) (80 ) (200 ) (412 )
Loss on subleased facilities - - - (538 ) -
Foreign exchange gain (loss) (2,480 ) (1,094 ) 5,103 (2,371 ) 8,068
Interest expense, net (372 ) (487 ) (1,379 ) (2,511 ) (757 )
Gain on repurchase of senior convertible notes, net - - 10,049 - 14,980
Recovery on investments - - - - 400
Asset impairment - - (4,300 ) - (4,300 )
Loss on investment securities   -     -     -     -     (11,790 )
Income before (provision for) recovery of income taxes 22,834 19,236 16,241 51,101 58,280
(Provision for) recovery of income taxes   (7,708 )   8,583     (7,428 )   (4,224 )   70,017  
Net income $ 15,126   $ 27,819   $ 8,813   $ 46,877   $ 128,297  
 
Net income per common share - basic $ 0.07 $ 0.12 $ 0.04 $ 0.21 $ 0.58
Net income per common share - diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.12 $ 0.04 $ 0.20 $ 0.57
 
Shares used in per share calculation - basic 229,070 227,123 223,363 226,225 221,659
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted 233,751 231,863 224,029 229,567 223,687
 

 *  Effective December 29, 2008, the Company retrospectively adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 470, the Debt Topic for the accounting of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlements).  Accordingly, the comparative condensed consolidated financial statements have been adjusted.

As a supplement to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company provides additional non-GAAP measures for cost of revenues, gross profit, gross profit percentage, research and development expense, selling, general and administrative expense, amortization of purchased intangible assets, restructuring costs and other charges, other income (expense), provision for (recovery of) income taxes, operating expenses, operating income, operating margin percentage, net income, and basic and diluted net income per share.

 

A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.  The Company believes that the additional non-GAAP measures are useful to investors for the purpose of financial analysis.  Management uses these measures internally to evaluate the Company's in-period operating performance before gains, losses and other charges that are considered by management to be outside of the Company's core operating results.  In addition, the measures are used for planning and forecasting of the Company's future periods.  However, non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures.  Other companies may use different non-GAAP measures and presentation of results.

       
PMC-Sierra, Inc.

Adjustments to GAAP Cost of Revenues, Gross Profit, Gross Profit Percentage, Research and Development Expense, Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets, Restructuring Costs and Other Charges, Other Income (Expense), Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes, Operating Expenses, Operating Income, Operating Margin Percentage, Net Income, and Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

(in thousands, except for per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 27, September 27, December 28, December 27, December 28,

2009(1)

2009(2)

2008(3)

2009(4)

2008(5)

    As adjusted *   As adjusted *
 
GAAP cost of revenues $ 44,583 $ 44,432 $ 41,890 $ 165,231 $ 181,642
Stock-based compensation   (199 )   (149 )   (165 )   (779 )   (1,123 )
Non-GAAP cost of revenues $ 44,384   $ 44,283   $ 41,725   $ 164,452   $ 180,519  
 
GAAP gross profit $ 94,914 $ 86,444 $ 78,950 $ 330,908 $ 343,433
Stock-based compensation   199     149     165     779     1,123  
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 95,113   $ 86,593   $ 79,115   $ 331,687   $ 344,556  
 
Non-GAAP gross profit % 68 % 66 % 65 % 67 % 66 %
 
GAAP research and development expense $ 38,350 $ 35,823 $ 40,649 $ 149,184 $ 157,642
Stock-based compensation (2,099 ) (2,173 ) (2,369 ) (8,665 ) (11,176 )
Exclusion of termination costs   -     129     -     (1,039 )   -  
Non-GAAP research and development expense $ 36,251   $ 33,779   $ 38,280   $ 139,480   $ 146,466  
 
GAAP selling, general and administrative expense $ 21,088 $ 19,743 $ 21,578 $ 84,942 $ 93,532
Stock-based compensation (2,886 ) (2,798 ) (2,585 ) (11,952 ) (12,539 )
Exclusion of termination costs   -     147     -     (624 )   -  
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense $ 18,202   $ 17,092   $ 18,993   $ 72,366   $ 80,993  
 
GAAP amortization of purchased intangible assets $ 9,836 $ 9,836 $ 9,836 $ 39,344 $ 39,344
Exclusion of amortization of purchased intangible assets   (9,836 )   (9,836 )   (9,836 )   (39,344 )   (39,344 )
Non-GAAP amortization of purchased intangible assets $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -  
 
GAAP restructuring costs and other charges $ 75 $ 175 $ 39 $ 888 $ 824
Exclusion of restructuring costs and other charges   (75 )   (175 )   (39 )   (888 )   (824 )
Non-GAAP restructuring costs and other charges $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ -  
 
GAAP other income (expense) $ (2,731 ) $ (1,631 ) $ 9,393 $ (5,449 ) $ 6,189
Loss on subleased facilities - - - 538 -
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on foreign tax liabilities 2,403 978 (4,541 ) 2,694 (8,165 )
Accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes 772 757 1,137 2,999 5,617
Gain on repurchase of senior convertible notes, net - - (10,049 ) - (14,980 )
Recovery of investment loss - - - - (400 )
Asset impairment - - 4,300 - 4,300
Loss on investment securities   -     -     -     -     11,790  
Non-GAAP other income $ 444   $ 104   $ 240   $ 782   $ 4,351  
 
GAAP provision for (recovery of) income taxes $ 7,708 $ (8,583 ) $ 7,428 $ 4,224 $ (70,017 )
(Provision for) recovery of income tax matters   (5,837 )   9,884     (2,152 )   567     92,058  
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes $ 1,871   $ 1,301   $ 5,276   $ 4,791   $ 22,041  
 
 
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 27, September 27, December 28, December 27, December 28,

2009(1)

2009(2)

2008(3)

2009(4)

2008(5)

    As adjusted *   As adjusted *
 
GAAP operating expenses $ 69,349 $ 65,577 $ 72,102 $ 274,358 $ 291,342
Stock-based compensation (4,985 ) (4,971 ) (4,954 ) (20,617 ) (23,715 )
Exclusion of termination costs - 276 - (1,663 ) -
Exclusion of amortization of purchased intangible assets (9,836 ) (9,836 ) (9,836 ) (39,344 ) (39,344 )
Exclusion of restructuring costs and other charges   (75 )   (175 )   (39 )   (888 )   (824 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 54,453   $ 50,871   $ 57,273   $ 211,846   $ 227,459  
 
GAAP operating income $ 25,565 $ 20,867 $ 6,848 $ 56,550 $ 52,091
Stock-based compensation 5,184 5,120 5,119 21,396 24,838
Exclusion of termination costs - (276 ) - 1,663 -
Exclusion of amortization of purchased intangible assets 9,836 9,836 9,836 39,344 39,344
Exclusion of restructuring costs and other charges   75     175     39     888     824  
Non-GAAP operating income $ 40,660   $ 35,722   $ 21,842   $ 119,841   $ 117,097  
 
Non-GAAP operating margin % 29 % 27 % 18 % 24 % 22 %
 
GAAP net income $ 15,126 $ 27,819 $ 8,813 $ 46,877 $ 128,297
Stock-based compensation 5,184 5,120 5,119 21,396 24,838
Exclusion of termination costs - (276 ) - 1,663 -
Exclusion of amortization of purchased intangible assets 9,836 9,836 9,836 39,344 39,344
Exclusion of restructuring costs and other charges 75 175 39 888 824
Loss on subleased facilities - - - 538 -
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on foreign tax liabilities 2,403 978 (4,541 ) 2,694 (8,165 )
Accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes 772 757 1,137 2,999 5,617
Gain on repurchase of senior convertible notes, net - - (10,049 ) - (14,980 )
Recovery of investment loss - - - - (400 )
Asset impairment - - 4,300 - 4,300
Loss on investment securities - - - - 11,790
Provision for (recovery of) income tax matters   5,837     (9,884 )   2,152     (567 )   (92,058 )
Non-GAAP net income $ 39,233   $ 34,525   $ 16,806   $ 115,832   $ 99,407  
 
Non-GAAP net income per share - basic $ 0.17 $ 0.15 $ 0.08 $ 0.51 $ 0.45
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.15 $ 0.08 $ 0.50 $ 0.44
 
Shares used to calculate non-GAAP net income per share - basic 229,070 227,123 223,363 226,225 221,659
Shares used to calculate non-GAAP net income per share - diluted 233,751 231,863 224,029 229,567 223,687
 
Non-GAAP adjustments

(1) $5.2 million stock-based compensation expense; $9.8 million amortization of purchased intangible assets; $0.1 million restructuring costs; $2.4 million foreign exchange loss on foreign tax liabilities; $0.8 million of non-cash interest expense for the accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes; and $5.8 million income tax provision which includes $1.9 million net deferred tax provision relating to foreign exchange translation of a foreign subsidiary, $1.8 million tax effect on inter-company transactions, $1.8 million year-end tax adjustments including those based on completed filings and assessments received from tax authorities, $0.5 million arrears interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, and $0.2 million income tax recovery related to the adjustments above.

 

(2) $5.1 million stock-based compensation expense; $0.3 million recovery of previously accrued termination costs; $9.8 million amortization of purchased intangible assets; $0.2 million restructuring costs; $1.0 million foreign exchange loss on foreign tax liabilities; $0.8 million of non-cash interest expense for the accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes; and $9.9 million income tax recovery which includes $9.4 million net deferred tax recovery relating to foreign exchange translation of a foreign subsidiary, $0.3 million arrears interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, $1.0 million tax effect on inter-company transactions, $0.8 million tax adjustments based on completed filings and assessments received from tax authorities, and $1.0 million income tax recovery related to the adjustments above.

 

(3) $5.1 million stock-based compensation expense; $9.8 million amortization of purchased intangible assets; $4.5 million foreign exchange gain on foreign tax liabilities; $1.1 million of non-cash interest expense for the accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes; $10.0 million gain on repurchase of senior convertible notes, net; $4.3 million asset impairment; and $2.2 million net income tax effects comprised of $0.4 million income tax recovery related to adjustments above, $5.6 million deferred tax expense relating to unrealized gain on foreign exchange translation of a foreign subsidiary, $4.3 million reversal of unrecognized tax benefits and related interest, and $1.3 million tax adjustments based on completed filings and assessments received from tax authorities.

 

(4) $21.4 million stock-based compensation expense; $1.7 million of termination costs; $39.3 million amortization of purchased intangible assets; $0.9 million restructuring costs; $0.5 million loss on subleased facilities; $2.7 million foreign exchange loss on foreign tax liabilities; $3.0 million of non-cash interest expense for the accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes; and $0.6 million income tax recovery which includes $6.5 million net deferred tax recovery relating to foreign exchange translation of a foreign subsidiary, $5.0 million tax effect on intercompany transactions, $1.5 million year end tax adjustments including those based on completed filings and assessments received from tax authorities, $1.5 million arrears interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, and $2.1 million income tax recovery related to the adjustments above.

 

(5) $24.8 million stock-based compensation expense; $39.3 million amortization of purchased intangible assets; $0.8 million restructuring costs; $8.2 million foreign exchange gain on foreign tax liabilities; $5.6 million of non-cash interest expense for the accretion of the debt discount related to the senior convertible notes; $15.0 million gain on the repurchase of senior convertible notes, net; $0.4 million recovery of investment loss; $4.3 million for asset impairment; $11.8 million related to loss on investment securities; and $92.1 million income tax recovery relating to $94.3 million related to the net adjustment to accrual for unrecognized tax benefits, $5.6 million deferred tax expense relating to unrealized gain on foreign exchange translation of a foreign subsidiary, and $3.4 million income tax effect related to the non-GAAP adjustments above.

During the second quarter of 2008, the Company reached a settlement on several ongoing foreign tax matters related to prior years for amounts less than had been accrued as unrecognized tax benefits.  As part of the settlement, the Company agreed to a cash payment of $18.0 million and utilized $38.1 million in investment tax credits.

 
PMC-Sierra, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
   
December 27, December 28,
2009 2008
  As adjusted *
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 192,841 $ 97,839
Short-term investments 67,928 209,685
Accounts receivable, net 50,745 40,191
Inventories, net 31,531 34,003
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,476 9,683
Deferred tax assets   3,052     3,949  
Total current assets 360,573 395,350
 
Property and equipment, net 13,909 15,858
Investment securities 192,636 -
Goodwill 396,144 396,144
Intangible assets, net 110,458 153,956
Deferred tax assets 250 -
Prepaid expenses 26,187 -
Investments and other assets 10,175 3,512
Deposits for wafer fabrication capacity   5,145     5,145  
$ 1,115,477   $ 969,965  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 22,266 $ 17,066
Accrued liabilities 52,996 51,390
Liability for unrecognized tax benefit 31,330 23,398
Income taxes payable 7,261 -
Deferred income taxes 681 2,042
Accrued restructuring costs 3,994 5,938
Deferred income   12,498     11,200  

Total current liabilities

131,026 111,034
 
2.25% senior convertible notes due October 15, 2025, net 58,356 55,357
Long-term obligations 6,211 503
Deferred income taxes 22,695 17,806
Liability for unrecognized tax benefit 14,663 3,352
 

PMC special shares convertible into 1,570 (2008 - 2,045) shares of common stock

2,003 2,655
 
Stockholders' equity
Common stock and additional paid in capital 1,521,723 1,471,717
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,164 (3,218 )
Accumulated deficit   (642,364 )   (689,241 )
Total stockholders' equity   880,523     779,258  
$ 1,115,477   $ 969,965  

 
PMC-Sierra, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
December 27, December 28,
2009 2008
  As adjusted *
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 46,877 $ 128,297

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 56,577 59,796
Stock-based compensation 21,396 24,838
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss, net 2,542 (8,362 )
Non-cash accretion of investment securities (359 ) -
Asset impairment - 4,300
Gain on repurchase of senior convertible notes, net - (14,980 )
Gain on disposal of property and equipment - (32 )
Loss on subleased facilities 538 -
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (10,554 ) (829 )
Inventories 2,723 613
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,132 6,743
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2,531 ) (40,240 )
Deferred income taxes and income taxes payable 4,147 (70,491 )
Accrued restructuring costs (2,029 ) (4,720 )
Deferred income   1,298     (2,474 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   121,757     82,459  
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (6,215 ) (6,802 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 31 -
Purchases of intangible assets (1,590 ) (5,913 )
Redemption of short-term investments 186,443 -
Disposals of investment securities 59,298 -
Purchases of investment securities   (295,365 )   (209,685 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (57,398 )   (222,400 )
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of senior convertible notes - (139,341 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock   28,293     16,510  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   28,293     (122,831 )
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 2,350 (4,311 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 95,002 (267,083 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year   97,839     364,922  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year $ 192,841   $ 97,839  



Contact:

PMC-Sierra, Inc.
Vice President & CFO
Mike Zellner, 1-408-988-1204
or
VP Marketing Communications
David Climie, 1-408-988-8276
or
Sr Manager, Communications
Susan Shaw, 1-408-988-8515