Back to GetFilings.com
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 29, 2004
or
_ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________.
Commission File Number: 1-6453
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
----------------------------------
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 95-2095071
-------- ----------
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2900 Semiconductor Drive, P.O. Box 58090
Santa Clara, California 95052-8090
----------------------------------
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 721-5000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X No__.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Title of Each Class Outstanding at August 29, 2004
------------------- ------------------------------
Common stock, par value $0.50 per share 358,136,089
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
INDEX
Page No.
--------
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the
Three Months Ended August 29, 2004 and August 24, 2003 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
for the Three Months Ended August 29, 2004 and August 24, 2003 4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of August 29,
2004 and May 30, 2004 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the
Three Months Ended August 29, 2004 and August 24, 2003 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7-13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 14-23
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 24
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 24
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 25
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 26
Item 6. Exhibits 27
Signature 28
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2004 2003
--------------- ---------------
Net sales $ 548.0 $ 424.8
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 246.4 224.4
Research and development 85.7 93.2
Selling, general and administrative 67.8 67.3
Special items - (Income) expense (0.3) 4.6
--------------- ---------------
Total operating costs and expenses 399.6 389.5
--------------- ---------------
Operating income 148.4 35.3
Interest income, net 2.6 3.1
Other expense, net (2.0) (2.5)
--------------- ---------------
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle 149.0 35.9
Income tax expense 31.3 4.3
--------------- ---------------
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle 117.7 31.6
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle - (1.9)
--------------- ---------------
Net income $ 117.7 $ 29.7
=============== ===============
Earnings per share:
Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle:
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.09
Diluted $ 0.31 $ 0.08
Net income:
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.08
Diluted $ 0.31 $ 0.08
Weighted-average shares used to calculate earnings per share:
Basic 357.3 369.0
Diluted 381.7 383.8
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
-------------- ---------------
Net income $ 117.7 $ 29.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 0.7 (3.1)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges - 0.1
-------------- ---------------
Comprehensive income $ 118.4 $ 26.7
============== ===============
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
Aug. 29, May 30,
(In Millions) 2004 2004
------------------ -----------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 723.5 $ 642.9
Short-term marketable investments 139.6 139.3
Receivables, less allowances of $33.8 in fiscal 2005
and $46.7 in fiscal 2004 191.4 198.9
Inventories 205.7 200.1
Other current assets 81.6 64.6
------------------ -----------------
Total current assets 1,341.8 1,245.8
Net property, plant and equipment 708.0 699.6
Goodwill 173.3 173.3
Deferred tax assets 73.3 73.3
Other assets 93.6 88.4
------------------ -----------------
Total assets $2,390.0 $2,280.4
================== =================
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 0.2 $ 22.1
Accounts payable 129.6 141.0
Accrued expenses 181.1 234.8
Income taxes payable 88.0 63.4
------------------ -----------------
Total current liabilities 398.9 461.3
Long-term debt 21.9 -
Other noncurrent liabilities 144.5 138.6
------------------ -----------------
Total liabilities 565.3 599.9
------------------ -----------------
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 179.1 178.8
Additional paid-in capital 1,055.6 1,030.1
Retained earnings 677.7 560.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (87.7) (88.4)
------------------ -----------------
Total shareholders' equity 1,824.7 1,680.5
------------------ -----------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,390.0 $2,280.4
================== =================
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
--------------------------------------
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
--------------- --------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 117.7 $ 29.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income with net cash
provided by operating activities:
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle - 1.9
Depreciation and amortization 49.0 55.2
Net gain on investments (0.1) (2.3)
Share in net losses of equity-method investments 1.6 4.8
Loss on disposal of equipment 0.1 2.2
Noncash special items 0.5 3.9
Other, net (0.4) 0.7
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables 7.5 (15.5)
Inventories (5.6) (17.5)
Other current assets (17.5) (10.3)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (63.7) (27.6)
Income taxes payable 24.6 (3.1)
Other noncurrent liabilities 5.9 4.1
--------------- --------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 119.6 26.2
--------------- --------------
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (55.0) (40.7)
Sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities - 244.8
Purchase of available-for-sale securities - (327.6)
Sale of investments 0.1 -
Security deposits on leased equipment (2.8) -
Funding of benefit plan (4.8) (2.7)
Other, net (0.1) 1.3
--------------- --------------
Net cash used by investing activities (62.6) (124.9)
--------------- --------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of debt - (0.9)
Payments on software license obligations (1.5) (1.8)
Issuance of common stock 25.1 20.6
--------------- --------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 23.6 17.9
--------------- --------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 80.6 (80.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 642.9 802.2
--------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 723.5 $ 721.4
=============== ==============
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the
financial position and results of operations of National Semiconductor
Corporation and our majority-owned subsidiaries. You should not expect interim
results of operations to necessarily be indicative of the results for the full
fiscal year. This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 2004.
Earnings Per Share:
A reconciliation of the shares used in the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share follows:
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
------------- -------------
Numerator:
Income before cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle $117.7 $31.6
============= ==============
Net income $117.7 $29.7
============= ==============
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used
for basic earnings per share 357.3 369.0
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 24.4 14.8
------------- --------------
Weighted-average common and potential common
shares outstanding used for diluted earnings per share 381.7 383.8
============= ==============
For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, we did not include options outstanding to
purchase 19.7 million shares of common stock with a weighted-average exercise
price of $25.73 in diluted earnings per share since their effect was
antidilutive because the exercise price of these options exceeded the average
market price during the quarter. However, these shares could potentially dilute
basic earnings per share in the future. For the first quarter of fiscal 2004, we
did not include options outstanding to purchase 56.0 million shares of common
stock with a weighted-average exercise price of $18.12 in diluted earnings per
share since their effect was antidilutive because the exercise price of these
options exceeded the average market price during the quarter.
Employee Stock Plans
We account for our employee stock option and stock purchase plans in accordance
with the intrinsic method of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." For more complete information on our
stock-based compensation plans, see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 30,
2004.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," as amended
by SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and
Disclosure." This information illustrates the effect on net income and earnings
per share as if we had accounted for stock-based awards to employees under the
fair value method specified by SFAS No. 123. The weighted-average fair value of
stock options granted during the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and 2004 was
$11.84 and $7.27 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair value of
rights granted under the stock purchase plans was $5.34 and $2.14 per share for
the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and 2004, respectively. We estimated the fair
value of these employee stock-based awards using a Black-Scholes option pricing
model that assumes no expected dividends and uses the following weighted-average
assumptions:
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
2004 2003
-------------------- ----------------------
Stock Option Plans
Expected life (in years) 5.2 5.1
Expected volatility 72% 76%
Risk-free interest rate 3.4% 3.3%
Stock Purchase Plans
Expected life (in years) 0.5 0.3
Expected volatility 42% 51%
Risk-free interest rate 1.7% 1.0%
For pro forma purposes, the estimated fair value of employee stock-based
awards is amortized on a straight-line basis over the options' vesting period
for options and the three-month purchase period for stock purchases under the
stock purchase plans. The pro forma information follows:
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2004 2003
-------------------- ----------------------
Net income - as reported $117.7 $ 29.7
Add back: Stock compensation charge included in
net income determined under the intrinsic value method,
net of tax 0.6 0.7
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under the fair value method,
net of tax (25.8) (45.3)
-------------------- ----------------------
Net income (loss) - pro forma $ 92.5 $ (14.9)
==================== ======================
Basic earnings per share - as reported $ 0.33 $ 0.08
Basic earnings (loss) per share - pro forma $ 0.26 $ (0.04)
Diluted earnings per share - as reported $ 0.31 $ 0.08
Diluted earnings (loss) per share - pro forma $ 0.24 $ (0.04)
Reclassifications:
Certain amounts reported in fiscal 2004 have been reclassified to conform to the
fiscal 2005 presentation. Net operating results have not been affected by the
reclassification.
Note 2. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Detail
Condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Aug. 29, May 30,
(In Millions) 2004 2004
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Inventories:
Raw materials $ 17.3 $ 13.9
Work in process 121.4 122.6
Finished goods 67.0 63.6
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Total inventories $205.7 $200.1
=========================== ===========================
Condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended
---------------------------
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
-------------- ------------
Special items - (Income) expense:
Net intellectual property income $ (1.5) $ (8.0)
Cost reduction charges 1.2 12.6
-------------- ------------
Total special items - (Income) expense $ (0.3) $ 4.6
============== ============
Interest income, net:
Interest income $ 3.1 $ 3.2
Interest expense (0.5) (0.1)
-------------- ------------
Interest income, net $ 2.6 $ 3.1
============== ============
Other expense, net:
Share in net losses of equity-method
Investments $ (1.6) $ (4.8)
Net gain on investments 0.1 2.3
Other (0.5) -
-------------- ------------
Total other expense, net $ (2.0) $ (2.5)
============== ============
Note 3. Statement of Cash Flows Information
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
----------------------- -------------------
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 0.5 $ 0.1
Income taxes $ 8.6 $ 8.4
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and
Financing Activities:
Issuance of stock for employee benefit plans $ - $ 0.9
Unearned compensation relating to restricted stock issuance $ 0.5 $ 1.0
Restricted stock cancellation $ (0.5) $ -
Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedges $ - $ 0.1
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities $ 0.7 $ (3.1)
Purchase of software under license obligations, net $ - $ 0.8
Repurchase of common stock upon settlement of an advance
repurchase contract $ 30.0 $ -
Note 4. Cost Reduction Programs and Restructuring of Operations
In late August 2004, we announced the sale of our imaging business to Eastman
Kodak Company. Our divestiture of this business is consistent with our ongoing
effort to focus our investments on resources that support our core analog areas
that generate higher gross margins and produce higher returns on invested
capital. Upon completion of this transaction, which closed in early September
2004, Kodak acquired certain intellectual property and equipment of the imaging
business for $10.0 million and hired 47 former National employees. Since an
intangible asset and employees that directly supported the imaging business were
not included in the sale, we incurred charges for severance to these employees
and the impairment of the asset. We recorded a $1.2 million charge in the first
quarter of fiscal 2005 for these items as well as some severance charges related
to other cost reduction actions in the quarter. Further detail related to these
charges is presented in the following table:
Analog
(In Millions) Segment All Others Total
------------- ------------- --------------
Severance $ 0.3 $ 0.4 $ 0.7
Asset write-off 0.5 - 0.5
------------- ------------- --------------
Total cost reduction charges $ 0.8 $ 0.4 $ 1.2
============= ============= ==============
Noncash charges of $0.5 million included in the above table relate to the
write-off of the asset that was a part of the imaging business. In connection
with the sale transaction, we also entered into a separate supply agreement with
Kodak where we will manufacture product for them at prices specified by the
terms of the agreement. This agreement is effective for one year unless
terminated earlier as permitted under its terms.
The following table provides a summary of the activities for the three
months ended August 29, 2004 related to our cost reduction and restructuring
actions included in accrued liabilities:
Fiscal 2005 Cost Profit-Improvement Cost Reduction Actions
Reduction Actions Actions in Prior Years
--------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------
Other Other Other
Exit Exit Exit
(In Millions) Severance Costs Severance Costs Severance Costs Total
------------ -------- -------------- -------- ------------- ---------- ---------
Balance at
May 30, 2004 $ - $ - $ 3.3 $ 4.8 $ 0.1 $ 2.7 $ 10.9
Cost reduction
charges 0.7 - - - - - 0.7
Cash payments - - (1.7) (0.3) (0.3) (2.3)
------------ -------- -------------- -------- ------------- ---------- ---------
Balance at
August 29, 2004 $ 0.7 $ - $ 1.6 $ 4.5 $ 0.1 $ 2.4 $ 9.3
============ ======== ============== ======== ============= ========== =========
During the first quarter of fiscal 2005 we paid severance to 31 employees
in connection with workforce reductions related to the profit-improvement
actions that occurred in fiscal 2004. Amounts paid for other exit-related costs
during the first quarter of fiscal 2005 were primarily for payments under lease
obligations associated with actions taken in prior years.
Note 5. Long term Debt
On August 25, 2004 we amended an existing credit agreement with a bank to extend
the due date of our unsecured promissory note denomiated in Japanese yen
(2,408,750,000). Under the terms of the amended agreement, the promissory note
will become due in August 2007 and bears interest based on 1.375 percent over
the 3-month Japanese LIBOR rate and is reset quarterly. We are also required to
comply with the covenants set forth under our multicurrency credit agreement.
Note 6. Defined Pension and Retirement Plans
Net periodic pension costs for fiscal 2005 for our defined benefit pension plans
maintained in the U.K., Germany, Japan and Taiwan are presented in the following
table:
Three Months Ended
---------------------------
Aug. 29,
(In Millions) 2004
---------------------------
Service cost of benefits earned during the period $ 1.9
Plan participant contributions (0.5)
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 4.1
Expected return on plan assets (3.1)
Net amortization and deferral 1.6
---------------------------
Net periodic pension cost $ 4.0
===========================
Total contributions paid to these plans during the first quarter of fiscal
2005 were $1.1 million. We currently expect our fiscal 2005 contribution to be
approximately $4.0 million.
Note 7. Stock Repurchase
In June 2004, we repurchased 1.5 million shares of our common stock for $30.0
million upon the settlement of a contract we previously entered into with a
financial institution in April 2004.
Note 8. Segment Information
The following table presents information related to our reportable segments:
Analog
(In Millions) Segment All Others Total
-------------- ------------ -------------
Three months ended August 29, 2004:
Sales to unaffiliated customers $ 468.3 $ 79.7 $ 548.0
============== ============ =============
Segment income before income taxes $ 142.3 $ 6.7 $ 149.0
============== ============ =============
Three months ended August 24, 2003:
Sales to unaffiliated customers $ 347.9 $ 76.9 $ 424.8
============== ============ =============
Segment income (loss) before income taxes and
cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle $ 55.9 $ (20.0) $ 35.9
============== ============ =============
Note 9. Contingencies - Legal Proceedings
o Environmental Matters
We have been named to the National Priorities List for our Santa Clara,
California site and have completed a remedial investigation/feasibility study
with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), acting as an agent for
the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. We have agreed in principle with
the RWQCB to a site remediation plan and we are conducting remediation and
cleanup efforts at the site. In addition to the Santa Clara site, from time to
time we have been designated as a potentially responsible party (PRP) by
international, federal and state agencies for certain environmental sites with
which we may have had direct or indirect involvement. These designations are
made regardless of the extent of our involvement. These claims are in various
stages of administrative or judicial proceedings and include demands for
recovery of past governmental costs and for future investigations and remedial
actions. In many cases, the dollar amounts of the claims have not been
specified, and in the case of the PRP cases, claims have been asserted against a
number of other entities for the same cost recovery or other relief as is sought
from us. We accrue costs associated with environmental matters when they become
probable and can be reasonably estimated. The amount of all environmental
charges to earnings, including charges for the Santa Clara site remediation
(excluding potential reimbursements from insurance coverage), were not material
during the fiscal periods covered in these condensed consolidated financial
statements.
As part of our disposition in fiscal 1996 of the Dynacraft assets and
business, we retained responsibility for environmental claims connected with
Dynacraft's Santa Clara, California, operations and for other environmental
claims arising from our conduct of the Dynacraft business prior to the
disposition. As part of the Fairchild disposition in fiscal 1997, we also agreed
to retain liability for current remediation projects and environmental matters
arising from our prior operation of certain Fairchild plants and Fairchild
agreed to arrange for and perform the remediation and cleanup. We prepaid to
Fairchild the estimated costs of the remediation and cleanup and remain
responsible for costs and expenses incurred by Fairchild in excess of the
prepaid amounts. To date, the costs associated with the liabilities we have
retained in these dispositions have not been material and there have been no
related legal proceedings.
o Tax Matters
The IRS has completed the field examinations of our tax returns for fiscal years
1997 through 2000 and on July 29, 2003 issued a notice of proposed adjustment
seeking additional taxes of approximately $19.1 million (exclusive of interest)
for those years. We are contesting the proposed adjustment through the IRS'
administrative process. Our tax returns are audited in the U.S. by state
agencies and in international locations by local tax authorities from time to
time. We believe we have made adequate tax payments and/or accrued adequate
amounts in our consolidated financial statements to cover tax amounts sought by
the IRS, as well as any other deficiencies that other governmental agencies may
find in the audits.
o Other Matters
In January 1999, a class action suit was filed against us and our chemical
suppliers by former and present employees claiming damages for personal
injuries. The complaint alleges that cancer and reproductive harm were caused to
employees exposed to chemicals in the workplace. Plaintiffs' efforts to certify
a medical monitoring class were denied by the court. Discovery in the case is
continuing.
In November 2000, a derivative action was brought against us and other
defendants by a shareholder of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.
Plaintiff seeks recovery of alleged "short-swing" profits under section 16(b) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from the sale by the defendants in January
2000 of Fairchild common stock. The complaint alleges that Fairchild's
conversion of preferred stock held by the defendants at the time of Fairchild's
initial public offering in August 1999 constitutes a "purchase" that must be
matched with the January 2000 sale for purposes of computing the "short-swing"
profits. Plaintiff seeks from National alleged recoverable profits of $14.1
million. We have completed discovery in the case in the district court. In June
2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed clarifying amendments to
its section 16(b) rules which we believe would be dispositive of the case. In
September 2004, the district court ordered a stay of the case pending the SEC's
adoption of the proposed amendments. We intend to continue to contest the case
through all available means should the SEC's proposed amendments not resolve the
case.
In April 2002, ZF Micro Solutions, Inc. brought suit against us alleging a
number of contract and tort claims related to an agreement we had entered into
in 1999 to design and manufacture a custom integrated circuit device for ZF
Micro Devices. ZF Micro Devices ceased business operations in February 2002 and
the case was brought by ZF Micro Solutions as successor to ZF Micro Devices.
Trial began in May 2004 and a verdict was rendered in June 2004. The jury found
for ZF Micro Solutions on a claim of intentional misrepresentation, awarding
damages of $28.0 million, and on a claim of breach of the implied covenant of
good faith and fair dealing, awarding damages of $2.0 million. The jury found
for us on seven other of the plaintiff's claims and also found for us on our
cross-claim for breach of contract, awarding us damages of $1.1 million. In
response to our post-trial motions challenging the verdicts against us, the
court ordered the case to be retried in its entirety. A new trial date of
February 22, 2005 has been set by the court. We currently have an accrued
liability of $30.0 million that was recorded in fiscal 2004 to cover the total
amount of damages the jury awarded to ZF Micro Solutions in the original trial.
Although the loss we may ultimately sustain may be higher or lower than the
amount we have recorded, this is our best estimate at this time of the loss we
may incur. We have not recognized the $1.1 million for damages awarded to us,
since we have no assurance of its recoverability.
In addition to the foregoing, we are a party to other suits and claims that
arise in the normal course of business. Based on current information, we do not
believe that it is probable that losses associated with the proceedings
discussed above that exceed amounts already recognized in our consolidated
financial statements will be incurred in amounts that would be material to our
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
o Contingencies - Other
In connection with our past divestitures, we have routinely provided indemnities
to cover the indemnified party for matters such as environmental, tax, product,
intellectual property and employee liabilities. We also routinely include
intellectual property indemnification provisions in our terms of sale,
development agreements and technology licenses with third parties. Since maximum
obligations are not explicitly stated in these indemnification provisions, the
potential amount of future maximum payments cannot be reasonably estimated. To
date we have incurred minimal losses associated with these indemnification
obligations and as a result, we have not recorded any liabilities in our
consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains 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 statements relate to, among other things,
sales, gross margins, operating expenses, capital expenditures, R&D efforts,
acquisitions and investments in other companies and are indicated by words or
phrases such as "anticipate," "expect," "outlook," "foresee," "believe,"
"could," "intend," and similar words or phrases. These statements are based on
our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future
events as we cannot assure you that the events or circumstances reflected in
these statements will be achieved or will occur. The following are among the
principal factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions in the
semiconductor industry and in various markets such as wireless, PC, displays and
networks; pricing pressures and competitive factors; delays in the introduction
of new products or lack of market acceptance for new products; risks of
international operations; our success in integrating acquisitions and achieving
operating improvements with acquisitions; legislative and regulatory changes;
the outcome of legal, administrative and other proceedings that we are involved
in; the results of our programs to control or reduce costs; and the general
worldwide geopolitical situation. For a discussion of some of the factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking
statements, see the discussion on Risk Factors that appears below and other
risks and uncertainties detailed in this and our other reports and filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect developments or information obtained after
the date hereof and disclaim any obligation to do so.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q and
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 2004.
o Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We believe the following critical accounting policies are those policies that
have a significant effect on the determination of our financial position and
results of operations. These policies also require us to make our most difficult
and subjective judgments:
1. Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from the sale of semiconductor products upon shipment,
provided title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, the amount is
fixed or determinable and collection of the revenue is reasonably assured.
We record a provision for estimated future returns at the time of shipment.
Approximately 50 percent of our semiconductor product sales were made
through distributors in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. We have
agreements with our distributors that cover various programs, including
pricing adjustments based on resales, scrap allowances and volume
incentives. The revenue we record for these distribution sales is net of
estimated provisions for these programs. When determining this net
distribution revenue, we must make significant judgments and estimates. Our
estimates are based upon historical experience rates, inventory levels in
the distribution channel, current economic trends, and other related
factors. Actual distributor activity has been materially consistent with
the provisions we have made based on our estimates. However, because of the
inherent nature of estimates, there is always a risk that there could be
significant differences between actual amounts and our estimates. Our
financial condition and operating results are dependent on our ability to
make reliable estimates and we believe that our estimates are reasonable.
However, different judgments or estimates could result in variances that
might be significant to reported operating results.
Service revenues, which are included in net sales, are recognized as
the services are provided or as milestones are achieved, depending on the
terms of the arrangement.
Intellectual property income is not classified as sales. This income
is classified as a component of special items in the consolidated statement
of operations and is recognized when the license is delivered, the fee is
fixed or determinable, collection of the fee is reasonably assured and no
further obligations to the other party exist.
2. Valuation of Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates
actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis, or market. We reduce the
carrying value of inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable
inventory by an amount that is the difference between its cost and the
estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and
market conditions. Our products are classified as either custom, which are
those products manufactured with customer-specified features or
characteristics, or non-custom, which are those products that do not have
customer-specified features or characteristics. We evaluate obsolescence by
analyzing the inventory aging, order backlog and future customer demand on
an individual product basis. If actual demand were to be substantially
lower than what we have estimated, we may be required to write inventory
down below the current carrying value. While our estimates require us to
make significant judgments and assumptions about future events, we believe
our relationships with our customers, combined with our understanding of
the end-markets we serve, provide us with the ability to make reliable
estimates. The actual amount of obsolete or unmarketable inventory has been
materially consistent with previously estimated write-downs we have
recorded. We also evaluate the carrying value of inventory for
lower-of-cost-or-market on an individual product basis, and these
evaluations are intended to identify any difference between net realizable
value and standard cost. Net realizable value is determined as the selling
price of the product less the estimated cost of disposal. When necessary,
we reduce the carrying value of inventory to net realizable value. If
actual market conditions and resulting product sales were to be less
favorable than what we have projected, additional inventory write-downs may
be required.
3. Impairment of Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Other Long-lived Assets
We assess the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable
from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from their use and
eventual disposition. Our long-lived assets subject to this evaluation
include property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets.
Amortizable intangible assets subject to this evaluation include developed
technology we have acquired, patents and technology licenses. We assess the
impairment of goodwill annually in our fourth fiscal quarter and whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not
that an impairment loss has been incurred. We are required to make
judgments and assumptions in identifying those events or changes in
circumstances that may trigger impairment. Some of the factors we consider
include:
o Significant decrease in the market value of an asset
o Significant changes in the extent or manner for which the asset is
being used or in its physical condition
o A significant change, delay or departure in our business strategy
related to the asset
o Significant negative changes in the business climate, industry or
economic conditions
o Current period operating losses or negative cash flow combined with a
history of similar losses or a forecast that indicates continuing
losses associated with the use of an asset
Our impairment evaluation of long-lived assets includes an analysis of
estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by
the assets over their remaining estimated useful lives. If the estimated
future undiscounted net cash flows are insufficient to recover the carrying
value of the assets over the remaining estimated useful lives, we will
record an impairment loss in the amount by which the carrying value of the
assets exceeds the fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted
cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risk inherent in our
current business model. If, as a result of our analysis, we determine that
our amortizable intangible assets or other long-lived assets have been
impaired, we will recognize an impairment loss in the period in which the
impairment is determined. Any such impairment charge could be significant
and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and
results of operations. Major factors that influence our cash flow analysis
are our estimates for future revenue and expenses associated with the use
of the asset. Different estimates could have a significant impact on the
results of our evaluation.
Our impairment evaluation of goodwill is based on comparing the fair
value to the carrying value of our reporting units with goodwill. The fair
value of a reporting unit is measured at the business unit level using a
discounted cash flow approach that incorporates our estimates of future
revenues and costs for those business units. Reporting units with goodwill
include our wireless, displays, power management and data conversion
business units, which are operating segments within our Analog reportable
segment, and our enterprise networking and device connectivity business
units, which are not reportable segments and are included in "All Others."
Our estimates are consistent with the plans and estimates that we are using
to manage the underlying businesses. If we fail to deliver new products for
these business units, or if the products fail to gain expected market
acceptance, or market conditions for these businesses fail to sustain
improvement, our revenue and cost forecasts may not be achieved and we may
incur charges for goodwill impairment, which could be significant and could
have a material adverse effect on our net equity and results of operations.
4. Deferred Income Taxes
We determine deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the future tax
consequences that can be attributed to net operating loss and credit
carryovers and differences between the financial statement carrying amounts
of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, using
the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or
recovered. The recognition of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation
allowance if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will not be
realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends upon the
generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those
temporary differences become deductible. We consider past performance,
expected future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax planning
strategies in assessing the amount of the valuation allowance. Our forecast
of expected future taxable income is based over those future periods that
we believe can be reasonably estimated. Changes in market conditions that
differ materially from our current expectations and changes in future tax
laws in the U.S. and international jurisdictions may cause us to change our
judgments of future taxable income. These changes, if any, may require us
to adjust our existing tax valuation allowance higher or lower than the
amount we currently have recorded.
o Overview
We began fiscal 2005 with a continued emphasis on our analog product
capabilities, particularly in the standard linear segments. The World
Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) defines "standard linear" as amplifiers,
data converters, regulators and references (our power management products), and
interface. We are continuing to focus our investments on our core analog areas
that generate higher gross margins and produce higher returns on invested
capital. Consistent with this focus, we announced during the fiscal 2005 first
quarter the sale of our imaging business, which was completed in early September
2004. We achieved strong margin and profit performance in the first quarter of
fiscal 2005, despite some market uncertainties in the wireless handset and
displays areas. As we move through fiscal 2005, we will continue to focus on our
gross margin performance relative to the level of sales we achieve. Our research
and development investments will continue to be aimed primarily at high value
analog growth areas.
In reviewing our performance we consider several key financial measures.
When reviewing our net sales performance, we look at sales growth rates, new
order rates (including turns orders), blended-average selling prices, revenue
from new products and market share in the standard linear category as defined by
WSTS. We generally define new products as those introduced within the last three
years. We gauge our operating income performance based on gross margin trends,
product mix, blended-average selling prices, factory utilization rates and
operating expenses relative to sales. We are focused on generating a return on
invested capital that consistently exceeds our cost of capital by concentrating
on operating income, working capital management, capital expenditures and cash
management. Operating income improvements are being driven by gross margin
growth and more efficient operating expense ratios.
During the quarter, we continued our stock repurchase program. In June
2004, we repurchased a total of 1.5 million shares of our common stock for $30.0
million in connection with the $400 million stock repurchase program announced
in March 2004. This stock repurchase program is one element of our overall
effort to increase our return on invested capital, which we believe improves
shareholder value. As of August 29, 2004, there was $227.5 million remaining for
future common stock repurchases under this program. The following table and
discussion provides an overview of our operating results for the recently
completed first quarter:
-----------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 % Change 2003
------------- ------------ --------------
Net sales $548.0 29% $424.8
Operating income $ 148.4 $ 35.3
As a % of net sales 27% 8%
Net income $ 117.7 $ 29.7
As a % of net sales 21% 7%
The sales increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 over the same
quarter in fiscal 2004 is attributable to both higher industry demand and our
market share gains in key standard linear markets, particularly for power
management products. For the company overall, our unit shipments were up by 21
percent and blended-average selling prices were up by 7 percent in the first
quarter of fiscal 2005 from unit shipments and blended-average selling prices in
the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The improvement in net income was driven by
higher gross margin on higher sales, as well as lower operating expenses.
Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 includes a $0.3 million net
gain from special items. The special items include $1.5 million of net
intellectual property income, which was partially offset by a $1.2 million net
charge for cost reduction actions primarily related to the imaging business. In
late August 2004, we announced the sale of the imaging business, which was
completed in September 2004 (See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements).
Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 included a $4.6 million net
charge from special items. The special items included a net charge of $12.6
million for cost reduction actions and the exit and sale of the information
appliance business completed in August 2003, which was partially offset by $8.0
million of net intellectual property income. Net income for the first quarter of
fiscal 2004 also included a $1.9 million charge (including a tax effect of $0.2
million) for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle as a
result of the adoption of SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations."
o Net Sales
------------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 % Change 2003
-------------- ------------ --------------
Analog segment $468.3 35% $347.9
As a % of net sales 85% 82%
All others 79.7 4% 76.9
As a % of net sales 15% 18%
-------------- --------------
Total net sales $548.0 $424.8
============== ==============
100% 100%
The chart above and the following discussion are based on our reportable
segments described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 30, 2004.
Our sales growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to the first
quarter of fiscal 2004 was largely due to the Analog segment. Growth in Analog
segment sales was driven by higher consumer demand for products such as wireless
handsets and notebook computers, and also because of a general trend towards
increased analog semiconductor content in a variety of electronic products. Unit
volume was up 21 percent and blended-average selling prices grew by 11 percent
in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 over the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Blended-average selling prices were higher reflecting both mix of higher value
products as well as actual price improvements, as we have been actively striving
to increase our sales of high value, high performance analog products. Within
the Analog segment, sales of power management products led the growth in sales
with an increase of 52 percent from sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Increased activity in wireless handsets largely drove the sales growth in power
management products. Sales of audio, data conversion, application-specific
wireless (including radio frequency building blocks) and amplifier products also
contributed to sales growth with increases of 48 percent, 39 percent, 18 percent
and 14 percent, respectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 over the first
quarter of fiscal 2004.
o Gross Margin
-------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 % Change 2003
----------- ------------ ------------
Net sales $548.0 29% $424.8
Cost of sales 246.4 10% 224.4
----------- ------------
Gross margin $301.6 $200.4
=========== ============
As a % of net sales 55% 47%
The increase in gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to
the same quarter of fiscal 2004 was driven by a combination of higher factory
utilization with improvement in product mix and actual selling prices. As
discussed in the Net Sales section above, our product mix has improved through
active efforts to increase the portion of our business that comes from high
value, higher performance analog products, which are more proprietary in nature
and can generate higher margins than products that are less proprietary or are
multi-sourced. Since these analog products generally have higher margins than
non-analog products, the growth in Analog segment sales to 85 percent of total
net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 from 82 percent of total net sales
in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 also positively impacted our gross margins.
o Research and Development
-------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, % Change Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
----------- ------------ ------------
Research and
development $85.7 (8%) $93.2
As a % of net sales 16% 22%
Lower research and development expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2005
compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2004 largely reflect reduced spending
due to the sale of the information appliance business in August 2003 and the
completion in fiscal 2004 of other actions aimed at reducing our research and
development expenses as a percentage of sales. At the same time, ongoing
research and development spending is heavily focused on our analog products and
our underlying analog capabilities. Total company spending through the first
quarter of fiscal 2005 for new product development was down 9 percent, and for
process and support technology was down 5 percent from the first quarter of
fiscal 2004. Although research and development spending is down as a whole and
as a percentage of sales, research and development spending for our Analog
segment increased as we continue to invest in the development of new analog and
mixed-signal technology-based products for wireless handsets, displays, notebook
PCs, other portable devices, as well as applications for the broader markets
requiring analog technology. A significant portion of our research and
development is directed at power management technology.
o Selling, General and Administrative
--------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 % Change 2003
------------ ------------ ------------
Selling, general and
administrative $67.8 1% $67.3
As a % of net sales 12% 16%
The trend in selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter
of fiscal 2005 compared to the same quarter of last fiscal year reflects our
efforts to manage our cost structure in a way that allows sales to rise faster
than expenses. Some higher expenses in fiscal 2005 stemming from some
incremental corporate activities were mainly offset by the favorable impact from
other reduced expenses. As a result, SG&A expenses as a percent of sales
declined from 16 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 to 12 percent in
the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
o Interest Income, Net
----------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
-------------- -------------
Interest income $ 3.1 $ 3.2
Interest expense (0.5) (0.1)
-------------- -------------
Interest income, net $ 2.6 $ 3.1
============== =============
The decrease in interest income, net for the first quarter of fiscal 2005
compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was due to an increase in interest
expense from higher average interest rates on slightly lower debt balances
during the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Interest expense in fiscal 2005 also
includes the accretion of interest associated with software license obligations.
In addition, we had lower interest income from lower average cash balances in
the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Although we generated positive cash flow from
operations, our cash balances in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 are lower
mainly as a result of the purchase of our common stock in connection with the
stock repurchase programs commenced in fiscal 2004.
o Other Expense, Net
----------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
-------------- -------------
Share in net losses of equity-
method investments $(1.6) $(4.8)
Net gain on investments 0.1 2.3
Other (0.5) -
-------------- -------------
Total other expense, net $ (2.0) $(2.5)
============== =============
The components of other expense, net are primarily derived from activities
related to our investments. The share of net losses in equity-method investments
was lower in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 than the first quarter of fiscal
2004 as we now have fewer equity-method investments in nonpublic companies. Net
gain on marketable and other investments in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was
from the sale of a marketable investment. Net gain on marketable and other
investments in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was from the sale of shares in a
nonpublicly traded company upon its acquisition by a third party.
o Income Tax Expense
We recorded income tax expense of $31.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal
2005 compared to $4.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 on income
before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was approximately 21
percent compared to approximately 12 percent for the first quarter of fiscal
2004. Tax expense for the first quarter fiscal of 2005 consisted primarily of
U.S. income tax, net of net operating losses and tax credits, and non-U.S.
income taxes. Tax expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 consisted
primarily of U.S. alternative minimum tax, net of operating loss carryforwards,
and non-U.S. income taxes.
o Liquidity and Capital Resources
------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
Aug. 29, Aug. 24,
(In Millions) 2004 2003
------------- -------- -------------
Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 119.6 $ 26.2
Net cash used by
investing activities (62.6) (124.9)
Net cash provided
by financing activities 23.6 17.9
------------- -------------
Net change in cash and
cash equivalents $ 80.6 $ (80.8)
============= =============
The primary factors contributing to the changes in cash and cash equivalents in
the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and 2004 are described below:
In the first quarter of fiscal 2005, cash from operating activities was
generated primarily from net income, adjusted for noncash items (primarily
depreciation and amortization), which substantially offset the negative impact
that came from changes in working capital components due primarily to decreases
in accounts payable and accrued expenses. The decrease in the allowance for
receivables in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 is primarily attributable to a
combination of annual payments made related to distributor incentive programs,
activity related to a special program that was reinstated with an existing
distributor and lower receivables due to the reduced level of sales in the
quarter. To a lesser extent, we also generated cash from operating activities in
the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The positive impact from net income, when
adjusted for noncash items (primarily depreciation and amortization), was
greater than the negative impact from changes in working capital components in
the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Major uses of cash for investing activities during the first quarter of
fiscal 2005 included investment in property, plant and equipment of $55.0
million, primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment, and funding of a
benefit plan in the amount of $4.8 million. Major uses of cash for investing
activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 included net purchases of
available-for-sale securities of $82.8 million and investment in property, plant
and equipment of $40.7 million, primarily for the purchase of machinery and
equipment.
The primary source of cash from our financing activities came from the
issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans of $25.1 million in the
first quarter of fiscal 2005 and $20.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal
2004.
In March 2004, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a $400
million stock repurchase program similar to the $400 million stock repurchase
program completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. The new stock repurchase
program is consistent with our current business model which focuses on higher
value analog products and, therefore, is less capital intensive than it has been
historically. This stock repurchase program is one element of an overall effort
to increase our return on invested capital, which we believe improves
shareholder value. As of August 29, 2004, there was $227.5 million remaining for
future common stock repurchases under this program.
We foresee continuing cash outlays for plant and equipment in fiscal 2005,
with our primary focus on analog capabilities at our existing sites. We
currently expect our fiscal 2005 capital expenditure amount to be below the
fiscal 2004 amount. Our capital expenditures do not include internal-use
software acquired under long-term obligations or equipment acquired for use
under operating leases. As discussed in the Outlook section, we are anticipating
that revenues will decline 8 to 10 percent sequentially in the second quarter.
Consistent with the revenue decrease, we are reducing the level of capital
expenditures. Our capital expenditure activity for the remainder of the fiscal
year will be dependent upon business conditions. We expect existing cash and
investment balances, together with existing lines of credit and cash generated
by operations, to be sufficient to finance the capital investments currently
planned for in fiscal 2005, as well as the stock repurchase program.
Our cash and investment balances are dependent on continued collection of
customer receivables and the ability to sell inventories. Although we have not
experienced major problems with our customer receivables, significant declines
in overall economic conditions could lead to deterioration in the quality of
customer receivables. In addition, major declines in financial markets would
likely cause reductions in our cash equivalents and marketable investments.
The following table provides a summary of the effect on liquidity and cash
flows from our contractual obligations as of August 29, 2004:
Fiscal Year: 2010 and
(In Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 thereafter Total
--------------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- -------------- ------------
Contractual obligations:
Debt obligations $ 0.2 $ - $ 21.9 $ - $ - $ - $ 22.1
Accrued software license
obligations 19.7 10.0 8.2 - - - 37.9
Noncancelable
operating leases 21.9 24.3 19.3 9.3 6.5 5.5 86.8
Purchase obligations under:
Fairchild manufacturing
agreement 1.5 - - - - - 1.5
Other 2.4 2.2 0.7 0.3 0.2 - 5.8
--------------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- -------------- ------------
Total $ 45.7 $ 36.5 $ 50.1 $ 9.6 $ 6.7 $ 5.5 $ 154.1
=============== ========= ========= ======== ========== ============== ============
Commercial Commitments:
Standby letters of credit
under bank multicurrency
agreement $ 8.8 - - - - - $ 8.8
=============== ========= ========= ======== ========== ============== ============
In addition, as of August 29, 2004, capital purchase commitments were $11.4
million.
o Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board reached a consensus on
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 02-14, "Whether an Investor Should Apply
the Equity Method of Accounting to Investments Other Than Common Stock." The
Task Force's consensus was that when an investor has the ability to exercise
significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee,
the investor should apply the equity method of accounting only when it has an
investment in common stock and/or an investment that is in-substance common
stock. The Task Force also reached a consensus on the definition of in-substance
common stock and related guidance. EITF 02-14 is effective for our fiscal 2005
third quarter ending February 27, 2005. We are currently evaluating the
requirements of EITF 02-14 and have not yet determined its impact on our
consolidated financial statements.
In March 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board reached a consensus
on Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 03-1, "The Meaning of
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments."
EITF 03-1 provides new guidance for evaluating impairment losses on debt and
equity investments, as well as new disclosure requirements for investments that
are determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired. In September 2004, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board approved the issuance of a FASB Staff
Position to delay the requirement to record impairment losses under EITF 03-1.
The approved delay applies to all securities within the scope of EITF 03-1 and
is expected to end when new guidance is issued and comes into effect. Pending
issuance of new guidance we have not yet evaluated the requirements of EITF 03-1
nor determined its impact on our consolidated financial statements.
o Outlook
Although sales levels in the semiconductor industry are higher than they were a
year ago, overall economic conditions continue to be difficult to predict. Our
business over the summer was affected by slower orders than we originally
anticipated, particularly from our distribution channel. The order slowdown was
driven by shorter lead times that caused distributors to reduce their backlogs
and delay reorder activity. We also saw a slowdown in demand in the Asian
handset market. Turns orders, which are orders received with delivery requested
in the same quarter, were much lower than we had anticipated even though we
assumed a reasonable level of decrease in turns orders compared to the preceding
fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. As a result, our opening 13-week backlog entering
the second quarter of fiscal 2005 was lower than it was when we began the first
quarter of fiscal 2005. While we believe turns orders in the second quarter
should improve as companies increase their manufacturing activity for the
upcoming holiday season, we expect the amount of turns orders to be modest when
compared to historical seasonal trends. Several of our distributors in the Asia
and Europe regions have indicated that they plan to reduce their inventory
levels during our fiscal 2005 second quarter. Considering all factors, including
those discussed above, we expect net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005
to decline 8 percent to 10 percent from the level achieved in our fiscal 2005
first quarter. However, if backlog orders are cancelled or if the currently
anticipated level of turns orders is less than expected, actual net sales will
decline more. We anticipate our gross margin percentage in the second quarter of
fiscal 2005 will be lower than that achieved in the first quarter. In response
to the lower demand, we have slowed down our production volumes in order to
manage inventory levels. As a result, wafer fabrication utilization in the near
term will decline.
Our fiscal 2005 second quarter operating expenses, consisting of research
and development and selling, general and administrative, are expected to be
comparable to the fiscal 2005 first quarter levels. This range is consistent
with our overall business model and it anticipates slightly higher payroll costs
from general salary increases that went into effect around the beginning of the
fiscal 2005 second quarter.
o Risk Factors
Conditions inherent in the semiconductor industry cause periodic fluctuations in
our operating results. Rapid technological change and frequent introduction of
new technology leading to more complex and integrated products characterize the
semiconductor industry. The result is a cyclical environment with short product
life cycles, price erosion and high sensitivity to the overall business cycle.
Although less capital investment is needed for analog products than for many
other semiconductor products, substantial capital and R&D investment are
required to support products and manufacturing processes in the semiconductor
industry. We have experienced in the past and expect to experience in the future
periodic fluctuations in our operating results. Market shifts in product mix
toward, or away from, higher margin products can also have a significant impact
on our operating results. As a result of these and other factors, our financial
results can fluctuate significantly from period to period.
Our business will be harmed if we are unable to compete successfully in our
markets. Competition in the semiconductor industry is intense. Our major
competitors include Analog Devices, Linear Technology, Maxim, ST
Microelectronics and Texas Instruments that sell competing products into some of
the same markets that we target. In some cases, we may also compete with our
customers. Competition is based on design and quality of products, product
performance, price and service, with the relative importance of these factors
varying among products, markets and customers. We cannot assure you that we will
be able to compete successfully in the future against existing or new
competitors or that our operating results will not be adversely affected by
increased price competition.
The wireless handset market continues to be important to our future growth
plans. New products are being developed to address new features and
functionality in handsets, such as color displays, advanced audio, lighting
features and image capture. Due to high levels of competition, as well as
complex technological requirements, there is no assurance that we will continue
to be successful in this targeted market. Although the worldwide handset market
is large, near-term growth trends are uncertain and difficult to predict with
accuracy.
If development of new products is delayed or market acceptance is below
expectations, future operating results may be unfavorably affected. We believe
that continued focused investment in research and development, especially the
timely development and market acceptance of new analog products, is a key factor
to our successful growth and our ability to achieve strong financial
performance. Successful development and introduction of new products are
critical to our ability to maintain a competitive position in the marketplace.
We will continue to invest resources to develop more highly integrated solutions
and building block products, both primarily based on our analog capabilities.
These products will continue to be targeted towards applications such as
wireless handsets, displays, notebook PCs, other portable devices and other
applications that require analog technology.
We face risks from our international operations. We conduct a substantial
portion of our operations outside the United States. Our recent investment in a
new assembly and test facility in China that commenced operations in fiscal 2005
has expanded our international operations to now include China where we have not
previously conducted manufacturing operations. International operations subject
our business to risks associated with many factors beyond our control. These
factors include:
- - fluctuations in foreign currency rates;
- - instability of foreign economies;
- - emerging infrastructures in foreign markets;
- - support required abroad for demanding manufacturing requirements;
- - foreign government instability and changes; and
- - U.S. and foreign laws and policies affecting trade and investment.
Although we did not experience any materially adverse effects from our foreign
operations as a result of these factors in the last twelve months, one or more
of these factors has had an adverse effect on us in the past and they could
adversely affect us in the future. In addition, although we try to hedge our
exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations, our competitive position
relative to non-U.S. suppliers can be affected by the exchange rate of the U.S.
dollar against other currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and the euro.
Investments and Acquisitions. We have made and will continue to consider making
strategic business investments and alliances and acquisitions we consider
necessary to gain access to key technologies that we believe augment our
existing technical capability, and support our business model objectives (which
include gross margin, operating margin, and return on invested capital
objectives). Acquisitions and investments involve risks and uncertainties that
may unfavorably impact our future financial performance. We may not be able to
integrate and develop the technologies we acquire as expected. If the technology
is not developed in a timely manner, we may be unsuccessful in penetrating
target markets. In addition, with any acquisition there are risks that future
operating results may be unfavorably affected by acquisition related costs,
including in-process R&D charges and incremental R&D spending.
Taxes. From time to time, we have received notices of tax assessments from
certain governments of countries in which we operate. These governments or other
government entities may serve future notices of assessments on us and the
amounts of these assessments or our failure to favorably resolve such
assessments may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or
results of operations.
Current World Events. The continuing hostilities in Iraq and terrorist
activities worldwide have resulted in additional uncertainty on the overall
state of the world economy. Our operations and activities in the Middle East are
fairly limited, but we have no assurance that the consequences from these events
will not disrupt our operations in the U.S. or other regions of the world in the
future. The emergence of various pandemic illnesses in Asia over the past few
years is also a cause for concern, as our business in Asia could be adversely
affected. The spread of any such illnesses beyond Asia could also negatively
impact other aspects of our operations. Increases in oil prices, should they
continue, may impact our cost structure in the future.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Refer to Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk, in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 30, 2004 and to
the subheading "Financial Market Risks" under the heading "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on
page 26 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 30, 2004 and in
Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," and Note 2, "Financial
Instruments," in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in
Item 8 of our 2004 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in market risk
from the information reported in these sections.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are intended to ensure that
the information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act filings is properly
and timely recorded, processed, summarized and reported. In designing and
evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes
that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can
provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives,
and that management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating
the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Since we have
investments in certain unconsolidated entities which we do not control or mange,
our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities are
necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain for our
consolidated subsidiaries.
We have a disclosure controls committee comprised of key individuals from a
variety of disciplines in the company that are involved in the disclosure and
reporting process. The committee meets regularly to ensure the timeliness,
accuracy and completeness of the information required to be disclosed in our
filings. As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), the committee reviewed this Form
10-Q and also met with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer to review this Form 10-Q and the required disclosures and the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures. The committee performed an evaluation, under the supervision of and
with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarter covered by this
report. Based on that evaluation and their supervision of and participation in
the process, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the
reasonable assurance level.
(b) Changes in internal controls.
There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting
during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial
reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We currently are a party to various legal proceedings. Except as described
below, there have been no material developments in the legal proceedings
described in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 2004. You should
refer to the Legal Proceedings section in our 2004 Form 10-K for information on
our other existing material legal proceedings.
In April 2002, ZF Micro Solutions, Inc. brought suit against us in the
California Superior Court alleging a number of contract and tort claims related
to an agreement we entered into in 1999 to design and manufacture a custom
integrated circuit device for ZF Micro Devices. ZF Micro Devices ceased business
operations in February 2002 and the case was brought by ZF Micro Solutions as
successor to ZF Micro Devices. The case began trial in May 2004 and on June 14,
2004, the jury in the case found for ZF Micro Solutions on a claim on
intentional misrepresentation, awarding damages of $28.0 million and on a claim
of breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, awarding
damages of $2.0 million. On seven other claims brought by the plaintiff, the
jury found for us. The jury also found for us on our breach of contract
cross-claim, awarding damages of $1.1 million. In response to our challenges to
the verdicts in favor of ZF Micro Solutions in post-trial motions, the court has
ordered a new trial on all issues and has set February 22, 2005 as the new trial
date. We intend to contest the matter through all available means.
In November 2000, a derivative action was filed in the U.S. District Court
in Delaware against us, Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and Sterling
Holding Company, LLC, by Mark Levy, a Fairchild stockholder. The action was
brought under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules
issued under that Act by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The plaintiff
seeks disgorgement of alleged short-swing insider trading profits. We had
originally acquired Fairchild common and preferred stock in March 1997 at the
time we disposed of the Fairchild business. Prior to its initial public offering
in August 1999, Fairchild had amended its certificate of incorporation to
provide that all Fairchild preferred stock would convert automatically to common
stock upon completion of the initial public offering. As a result, our shares of
preferred stock converted to common stock in August 1999. Plaintiff has alleged
that our acquisition of common stock through the conversion constituted an
acquisition that should be "matched" against our sale in January 2000 of
Fairchild common stock for purposes of computing short-swing trading profits.
The action seeks to recover from us on behalf of Fairchild alleged recoverable
profits of approximately $14.1 million. In February 2002, the judge in the case
granted the motion to dismiss filed by us and our co-defendants and dismissed
the case, ruling that the conversion was done pursuant to a reclassification
which is exempt from the scope of Section 16(b). Plaintiff appealed the
dismissal of the case and upon appeal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the third
circuit reversed the District Court's dismissal. Our petition for a panel
rehearing and/or rehearing en banc was denied by the Appeals Court in April
2003. Our petition to the U.S. Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari was denied
in October 2003. The case has completed discovery in the District Court. In June
2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed clarifying amendments to
its Section 16(b) rules which we believe would be dispositive of the case. In
September 2004, the District Court ordered a stay of the case pending the SECs
adoption of the proposed amendments. We intend to continue to contest the case
through all available means should the SEC's proposed amendments not resolve the
case.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(c) The following table summarizes purchases we made of our common stock during
the first quarter of fiscal 2005:
Total Number of Maximum Dollar
Shares Purchased as Value of Shares that
Part of Publicly may yet be purchased
Announced Plans Or under the Plans or
Total Number of Average Price Paid Programs Programs (1)
Period Shares Purchased Per Share
- -------------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
Month #1
May 31, 2004 -
June 30, 2004 1,475,666 $20.33 1,475,666 $227.5 million
Month #2
July 1, 2004 -
July 31, 2004 (2) - - - -
Month #3
August 1, 2004 -
August 29, 2004 (2) - - - -
(1) Purchases during the first quarter were made under a program announced on
March 11, 2004. All of the shares were purchased through a privately
negotiated transaction with a major financial institution. The total dollar
amount approved for the repurchase program is $400 million. There is no
expiration date for the program. We do not have any plans to terminate the
current plan prior to its completion.
(2) There were no purchases during the second and third months of the quarter.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits
3.1 Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as amended
(incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our Registration Statement
on Form S-3 Registration No. 33-52775, which became effective March 22,
1994); Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated
September 30, 1994 (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our
Registration Statement on Form S-8 Registration No. 333-09957, which became
effective August 12, 1996); Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of
Incorporation dated September 22, 2000 (incorporated by reference from the
Exhibits to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 Registration No.
333-48424, which became effective October 23, 2000).
3.2 By Laws of the Company, as amended effective October 30, 2001 (incorporated
by reference from the Exhibits to our Form 10-K for the year ended May 26,
2002 filed August 16, 2002).
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference from the
Exhibits to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 Registration No.
33-48935, which became effective October 5, 1992).
4.2 Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed August 10, 1988); First Amendment
to the Rights Agreement dated as of October 31, 1995 (incorporated by
reference from the Exhibits to our Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form 8-A filed December 11, 1995); Second Amendment to the
Rights Agreement dated as of December 17, 1996 (incorporated by reference
from the Exhibits to our Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on
Form 8-A filed January 17, 1997); Certificate of Adjusted Purchase Price on
Number of Shares dated April 23, 2004 filed by National Semiconductor
Corporation with the Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to the
Exhibits to our Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-A
filed April 24, 2004).
31. Rule 13a - 14(a)/15d - 14(a) Certifications
32. Section 1350 Certifications
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Date: October 6, 2004 \s\Robert E. DeBarr
-------------------
Robert E. DeBarr
Controller
Signing on behalf of the registrant
and as principal accounting officer
Exhibit 31
CERTIFICATION
I, Brian L. Halla, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of National
Semiconductor Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of
the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent
fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an
annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to
the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably
likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting.
Date: October 6, 2004 \s\ Brian L. Halla
------------------
Brian L. Halla
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31
CERTIFICATION
I, Lewis Chew, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of National
Semiconductor Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of
the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent
fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an
annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to
the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably
likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting.
Date: October 6, 2004 \s\ Lewis Chew
--------------
Lewis Chew
Senior Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of National Semiconductor Corporation
(the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 29, 2004 as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I,
Brian L. Halla, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Company, certify,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section
15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: October 6, 2004 \s\ Brian L. Halla
------------------
Brian L. Halla
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of National Semiconductor Corporation
(the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 29, 2004 as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I,
Lewis Chew, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer for the
Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section
15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: October 6, 2004 \s\ Lewis Chew
--------------
Lewis Chew
Senior Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial Officer