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Exhibit 99.1

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Spansion Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

Company Achieves Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Embedded Revenue Growth

Sunnyvale, California, January 26, 2011 - Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), a leading provider of Flash memory solutions, today announced operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2010. Due to the unique impacts of fresh start accounting, Spansion is providing both GAAP and non-GAAP results. On a U.S. GAAP basis, Spansion reported net sales of $327.7 million, operating loss of $1.4 million, and net loss of $13.6 million. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted net sales were $330.3 million, adjusted operating income was $60.5 million, and adjusted net income was $48.3 million.

“We had another solid quarter, increasing our market share, customer design wins and achieving the fifth consecutive quarter of embedded revenue growth,” said John Kispert, president and CEO of Spansion. “We are confident about our future as we continue to partner with customers to deliver differentiated Flash memory solutions that meet their design requirements.”

U.S. GAAP results, in $millions except per share data and percentages

 

     Q4 2010     Q3 2010     Q4 2009  

Net sales

   $ 327.7      $ 307.6      $ 307.1   

Gross margin

     20.9     10.0     33.1

Operating income (loss)

   ($ 1.4   ($ 55.4   $ 20.7   

Operating margin

     (0.0 %)      (18.0 %)      6.7

Net income/(loss)

   ($ 13.6   ($ 64.9   $ 4.3   

Diluted net income per share (Predecessor)

     N/A        N/A      $ 0.02   

Diluted net (loss) per share (Successor)

   ($ 0.22   ($ 1.09     N/A   

Non-GAAP results, in $millions

 

     Q4 2010      Q3 2010      Q4 2009  

Adjusted net sales

   $ 330.3       $ 319.7       $ 307.1   

Adjusted operating income

   $ 60.5       $ 48.2       $ 41.4   

Adjusted net income

   $ 48.3       $ 38.7       $ 34.8   

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 88.4       $ 76.2       $ 71.1   

 

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Upon emergence from bankruptcy on May 10, 2010, Spansion adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The adoption of fresh start accounting resulted in Spansion becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes, whereby the U.S. GAAP financial statements on or after May 10, 2010 are not comparable to the financial statements prior to that date. Fresh start accounting required resetting the historical net book values of Spansion’s assets and liabilities to the related fair values. References to “Successor” refer to Spansion and its consolidated subsidiaries after May 10, 2010, after giving effect to the cancellation of old common stock issued prior to May 10, 2010, the issuance of new common stock and settlement of existing debt and other adjustments in accordance with the reorganization plan, and the application of fresh start accounting. References to “Predecessor” refer to Spansion and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to May 10, 2010.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2011, Spansion estimates U.S. GAAP net sales and non-GAAP adjusted net sales in the range of $280 million to $305 million, GAAP net loss per diluted share of $0.11 to $0.26, and non-GAAP adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.30 to $0.47. This outlook is in line with the industry’s typical seasonality.

Quarterly Conference Call

Spansion will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2010 results at 1:30 pm PDT / 4:30 pm EDT today.A live webcast of the conference call, together with a slide presentation that includes supplemental financial information and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures to their nearest comparable GAAP measures, can be accessed through the investor relations section of Spansion’s website at http://investor.spansion.com/

Dial-in: 1-866-788-0546 (US), 1-857-350-1684 (International), Passcode: 23204854

An audio replay will be available within two hours of the call and may be accessed via dial-in at 1-888-286-8010, international 1-617-801-6888 with the Passcode of 54520720 or by webcast on the investor relations section of Spansion’s website at http://investor.spansion.com/

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

The non-GAAP and supplemental information provided in this press release is a supplement to, and not a substitute for or superior to, the company’s financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by the company may be different than non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.

The non-GAAP and supplemental information is provided to enhance the user’s overall understanding of the company’s operating performance. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the company’s financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The presentation of non-GAAP and supplemental information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most direct, comparable GAAP financial measure is included below.

 

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About Spansion

Spansion’s (NYSE: CODE) technology is at the heart of electronics systems, powering everything from the internet of today to the smart grid of tomorrow, positively impacting people’s daily lives at work and play. Spansion’s broad Flash memory product portfolio, smart innovation and industry leading service and support are enabling customers to achieve greater efficiency and success in their target markets.For more information, visit http://www.spansion.com.

Spansion®, the Spansion logo, MirrorBit®, MirrorBit® Eclipse™ and combinations thereof, are trademarks and registered trademarks of Spansion LLC in the United States and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Cautionary Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements. The risks and uncertainties include the company’s ability to: manage costs; achieve adequate liquidity; execute its new strategic focus; reach a sustainable business model; survive as a stand-alone entity; reach operational efficiency; and reach and sustain profitability. Additional risks related to the company’s recent emergence from bankruptcy include: any negative impacts on the company’s business, results of operations, financial position or cash management arrangements; the negative impact on relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and contract manufacturers and other stakeholders; and the failure of the company to successfully implement the plan of reorganization. In addition, the instability of the global economy and tight credit markets could continue to adversely impact the company’s business in several respects, including adversely impacting credit quality and insolvency risk of the company and its customers and business partners, including suppliers and distributors; bookings; and reductions and deferrals of demand for Spansion products. The company urges investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2009 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Unless otherwise required by applicable laws, the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Press Contact:

 

Michele Landry

Spansion Inc.

+1.408.616.3817

michele.landry@spansion.com

    

Investor Relations:

 

Shubham Maheshwari

Spansion Inc.

+1.408.616.3677

shubham.maheshwari@spansion.com

Company News:      Investor Relations Web site:
http://www.spansion.com/news      http://investor.spansion.com

 

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Spansion Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Successor                   Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
December 26, 2010
    Three Months Ended
September 26, 2010
                  Three Months Ended
December 27, 2009
 

Net sales

   $ 327,723      $ 307,594            $ 307,146   

Cost of sales

     259,130        276,838              205,504   
                              

Gross profit

     68,593        30,756              101,642   
                              

Research and development

     25,748        26,246              25,533   

Sales, general and administrative

     44,271        59,948              41,661   

Restructuring (credits) / charges

     —          —                1,206   

Asset impairment charges

     —          —                12,538   

Operating income (loss)

     (1,426     (55,438           20,704   

Interest & other income (expense), net

     (1,567     1,378              1,110   

Interest expense

     (10,179     (9,124           (8,099

Income (loss) before reorganization

items and income taxes

     (13,172     (63,184           13,715   

Reorganization items

     —          —                (9,736

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (13,172     (63,184           3,979   

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     454        1,670              (350
                              

Net income (loss)

   $ (13,626   $ (64,854         $ 4,329   
                              

Net income (loss) per common share

            

Basic

   $ (0.22   $ (1.09         $ 0.03   

Diluted

   $ (0.22   $ (1.09         $ 0.02   
                              

Shares used in per share calculation

            

Basic

     62,314        59,271              162,239   

Diluted

     62,314        59,271              174,139   
                              

 

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Spansion Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Successor                   Predecessor  
     Period from
May 11, 2010 to
December 26, 2010
                  Period from
December 28, 2009
to May 10, 2010
    Year Ended
December 27, 2009
 

Net sales

   $ 764,687              $ 403,619      $ 1,410,653   

Cost of sales

     647,381                274,817        1,103,757   
                                

Gross profit

     117,306                128,802        306,896   
                                

Research and development

     65,414                35,068        136,449   

Sales, general and administrative

     122,478                68,105        216,298   

Restructuring (credits) / charges

     —                  (2,772     46,852   

Asset impairment charges

     —                  —          12,538   

Operating income (loss)

     (70,586             28,401        (105,241

Interest & other income (expense), net

     175                (2,904     4,038   

Interest expense

     (24,180             (30,573     (50,976

Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary

     —                  —          30,100   

Income (loss) before reorganization items and income taxes

     (94,591             (5,076     (122,079

Reorganization items

     —                  370,340        (391,383

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (94,591             365,264        (513,462

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     2,101                1,640        597   
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ (96,692           $ 363,624      $ (514,059
                                

Net income (loss) per common share

              

Basic

   $ (1.60           $ 2.24      $ (3.18

Diluted

   $ (1.60           $ 2.24      $ (3.18
                                

Shares used in per share calculation

              

Basic

     60,470                162,439        161,847   

Diluted

     60,470                162,610        161,847   
                                

 

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Spansion Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Successor                   Predecessor  
     December 26, 2010                   December 27, 2009  

Assets

            

Current assets:

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 329,294              $ 324,903   

Short-term investments

     24,979                100,335   

Accounts receivable

     166,301                129,174   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     —                  366,602   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (326             (56,408

Inventories

     168,937                141,723   

Deferred income taxes

     6,885                13,332   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     50,210                49,533   
                        

Total current assets

     746,280                1,069,194   
                        

Property, plant and equipment, net

     259,940                322,710   

Intangible assets

     197,733                —     

Goodwill

     163,645                —     

Other assets

     31,237                46,073   
                        

Total assets

   $ 1,398,835              $ 1,437,977   
                        
 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

            

Current liabilities:

            

Short term note

     —                $ 64,150   

Accounts payable

     119,288                33,463   

Accrued liabilities

     109,444                112,676   

Accounts payable to related parties

     —                  221,211   

Accrued compensation and benefits

     39,978                21,630   

Deferred income

     22,238                62,958   

Current portion of long-term debt

     13,689                —     

Income taxes payable

     637                83   
                        

Total current liabilities

     305,274                516,171   
                        

Deferred income taxes

     3,877                13,405   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     441,220                —     

Other long-term liabilities

     24,179                9,825   

Liabilities subject to compromise

     —                  1,756,269   
                        

Total liabilities

     774,550                2,295,670   
                        

Common stock and additional paid in capital

     721,774                2,484,482   

Retained deficit

     (96,692             (3,342,370

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (797             195   

Stockholders’ (deficit)/earnings

     624,285                (857,693
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 1,398,835              $ 1,437,977   
                        

 

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Spansion Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Successor                   Predecessor  
     Three Months
Ended  December

26, 2010
    Period from
May 11, 2010
to December 26,
2010
                  Period from
December,  28
2009

to
May 10, 2010
 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

              

Net income (loss)

   $ (13,626   $ (96,692           $ 363,624   

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

              

Depreciation and amortization, and in-process research and development write-off

     54,615        137,206                43,788   

Gain on discharge of pre-petition obligations

     —          —                  (434,046

Provision for deferred income taxes

     3,424        (1,213             7,000   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     71        331                7,229   

(Gain) on sale and disposal of property, plant and equipment

     59        (1,483             (2,107

Compensation recognized under employee stock plans

     3,515        8,323                7,052   

Impairment on investments in Densbit and Virident

     —          —                  3,011   

Gain on sale of Suzhou plant

     —          (3,701             (5,224

Gain from approved settlement of rejected capital leases and various licenses

     —          —                  (22,517

Write-off financing cost for old debts

     —          —                  13,022   

Amortization of inventory fresh-start markup

     22,507        90,173                —     

Mark to market on hedging derivatives

     1,329        1,329                —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of deconsolidation of subsidiary:

              

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

     (18,632     (27,857             10,156   

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (10,988     31,552                (7,242

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (8,238     (16,577             (3,894

Decrease (increase) in other assets

     (502     652                1,534   

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and accrued compensation and benefits

     (22,758     (62,850             23,213   

(Decrease) increase in deferred income

     349        7,125                (3,240
                                

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

     11,125        66,318                1,359   
                                

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

              

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     4,818        20,534                9,620   

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (27,216     (49,299             (14,046

Proceeds from redemption of auction rate securities

     —          44,700                62,425   

Purchase of distribution business

     —          (13,125             —     

Purchase of treasury bills

     (24,979     (54,968             —     

Proceeds from maturity of treasury bills

     29,989        29,989                —     

Cash proceeds from sale of Suzhou plant

     —          —                  18,687   
                                

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

     (17,388     (22,169             76,686   
                                

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

              

Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance costs

     195,587        195,588                438,082   

Payments on debt and capital lease obligations

     (198,842     (204,798             (691,176

Proceeds from issuance of new common stock, net of fees

     124,448        124,447                —     

Purchase of Japan claim in shares

     (85,000     (85,000             —     

Proceeds from Rights Offering, net of expenses

     —          —                  104,875   
                                

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

     36,193        30,237                (148,219
                                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (327     179                —     

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     29,603        74,565                (70,174

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

     299,691        254,729                324,903   
                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 329,294      $ 329,294              $ 254,729   
                                

 

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To provide investors and others with additional information regarding Spansion’s operating results, we have disclosed in this press release certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted net sales, Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to, and not a substitute for or superior to, the company’s results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by the company may be different than non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.

The non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user’s overall understanding of the company’s operating performance. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the company’s financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the company believes are not indicative of its core operating results, as well as the impact of fresh start accounting. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Spansion has provided a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures:

 

   

Adjusted net sales differs from GAAP net sales in that it includes revenue lost from product sell-through that was physically located with the distributors as of the date of emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.

 

   

Adjusted operating income differs from GAAP operating income in that it excludes the impact of non-recurring items, fresh start accounting related adjustments, litigation expenses with Samsung, one-time restructuring charges, and other bankruptcy related charges or credits.

 

   

Adjusted net income differs from GAAP net income in that it (i) excludes the impact of non-recurring items, fresh start accounting related adjustments, litigation expenses with Samsung, one-time restructuring and reorganization charges or credits, (ii) includes net sales lost from product sell-through that was physically located with distributors as of the date of emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and (iii) is adjusted for the associated tax impact of all these changes.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA differs from GAAP net income in that it (i) excludes interest expenses, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock based compensation charges, (ii) excludes the impact of non-recurring items, fresh start accounting related adjustments, litigation expenses with Samsung, one-time restructuring and reorganization charges or credits and write-off of financing costs completed prior to emergence from bankruptcy and (iii) includes net sales lost from product sell-through that was physically located with distributors as of the date of emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.

Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures:

 

   

Reflect Spansion’s ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparison and analysis of trends in Spansion’s business, as they exclude expenses that are not reflective of ongoing operating results;

 

   

Provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Spansion’s operating results and future prospects in the same manner as management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods;

 

   

Reflect net sales for the company more accurately as inventory at the distributors, when sold-through, would not be recognized as revenue per fresh start accounting. The company intends to collect cash from the distributors and this adjustment is non-cash in nature;

 

   

Provide additional view of the performance of the company by adding interest expenses, taxes, depreciation and amortization to the net income. Further adjustments due to fresh start accounting, litigation expenses with Samsung, and stock based compensation charges attempt to exclude items that are either non-cash or non-recurring in nature; and

 

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To enable investors to assess the company’s compliance with financial covenants under its debt instruments. Spansion’s term loan has maintenance financial covenants that use EBITDA as part of the measures, e.g. Consolidated Leverage ratio, which is a ratio of Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA; and Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio which is a ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to interest expenses.

Business Outlook

The guidance figures provided below and elsewhere in this press release are forward looking statements, reflect a number of estimates, assumptions and other uncertainties, and are approximate in nature because Spansion’s future performance is difficult to predict. Such guidance is based on information available on the date of this press release, and Spansion assumes no obligation to update it.

Spansion’s future performance involves risks and uncertainties, and the company’s actual results could differ materially from the information below and elsewhere in the press release. Some of the factors that could impact the company’s operating results are set forth under the caption “Cautionary Statements” above in the press release. More information about factors that could affect Spansion’s operating results is included under the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company’s investor relations website at http://investor.spansion.com or the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.

 

     Three months ending March 27, 2011  

In $ millions, except per share data

   GAAP    NON-GAAP  

Net Sales

   $280 – $305   

 

$280 - $305a

 

Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per share

   ($0.26) – ($0.11)      $0.30 -  $0.47b   

 

a

Estimated non-GAAP amounts includes revenue lost from product sell-through that was physically located with the distributors as of the date of emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.

b

Estimated non-GAAP amounts differ from GAAP in that they (i) exclude the impact of non-recurring items [$0 to $1 million], (ii) exclude fresh start accounting related adjustments [$25 to $35 million], (iii) exclude litigation expenses with Samsung [$2 to $3 million], and (iv) includes net sales lost from product sell-through that was physically located with distributors as of the date of emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings of [$1 to $2 million] and (v) the tax effect of these non-GAAP adjustments in the first quarter of 2011 which is estimated to be zero.

 

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Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures

Net Sales to Adjusted Net Sales

 

($ in millions)    Q410      Q310      Q409  

GAAP net sales

     327.7         307.6         307.1   

Add: Net sales lost due to fresh start accounting

     2.6         12.1         —     
                          

Non-GAAP net sales

     330.3         319.7         307.1   
                          

Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income

 

($ in millions)    Q410     Q310     Q409  

GAAP operating income / (loss)

     (1.4     (55.4     20.7   

Add: fresh start operating expense adjustments

      

Net Sales lost due to fresh start accounting

     2.6        12.1        —     

Depreciation

     25.1        26.0        —     

Amortization from intangibles

     5.2        5.2        —     

Inventory Mark-Up

     22.5        49.1        —     

Deferred COGS

     (2.7     (7.7     —     

Gain on the sale of Suzhou plant

     —          (2.4     —     

(Less)/add: restructuring (credits) / charges

     —          —          1.2   

Add: litigation expense with Samsung

     9.2        21.3        5.0   

Add: asset impairment charges

     —          —          14.4   

Add: acquisition related charges

     —          —          0.1   
                        

Adjusted Operating Income

     60.5        48.2        41.4   
                        

Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

 

($ in millions)    Q410     Q310     Q409  

GAAP net income / (loss)

     (13.6     (64.9     4.3   

Add: fresh start operating expense adjustments

      

Net Sales lost due to fresh start accounting

     2.6        12.1        —     

Depreciation

     25.1        26.0        —     

Amortization from intangibles

     5.2        5.2        —     

Inventory Mark-Up

     22.5        49.1        —     

Deferred COGS

     (2.7     (7.7     —     

Gain on the sale of Suzhou plant

     —          (2.4     —     

(Less)/add: restructuring (credits) / charges

     —          —          5.1   

Add: acquisition related charges

     —          —          0.1   

Add: Impairment charges

     —          —          14.4   

(Less)/add: reorganization (gain)/expense

     —          —          9.7   

Add: litigation expense with Samsung

     9.2        21.3        5.0   

Less gain on divestiture

     —          —          (3.8

Less: tax impact for adjustments

     —          —          —     
                        

Adjusted net income

     48.3        38.7        34.8   
                        

 

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Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

($ in millions)    Q410     Q310     Q409  

GAAP net income / (loss)

     (13.6     (64.9     4.3   

Add: interest

     11.8        7.7        7.0   

(Less)/add: reorganization (gain)/expense

     —          —          9.7   

Add: taxes

     0.4        1.7        (0.4

Add: depreciation and amortization

     54.6        56.4        27.9   

Add: Asset Impairment charges

     0        0        1.9   

Add: fresh start adjustments

     22.5        51.1        —     

(Less)/add: restructuring (credits) / charges

     —          —          13.7   

Add: litigation expense with Samsung

     9.2        21.3        5.0   

Add: stock based compensation charges

     3.5        2.9        1.9   

Add: acquisition related charges

     —          —          0.1   
                        

Adjusted EBITDA

     88.4        76.2        71.1   
                        

 

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