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Press Release

 
 
 
AuthenTec Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results

MELBOURNE, Fla., March 10, 2011 -- AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a leading provider of security and identity management solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

Fourth Quarter and 2010 Highlights:
 
·  
Consolidated quarterly revenue of $14.5 million, up 42 percent over the prior quarter
 
·  
Smart Sensor revenue grew 63 percent sequentially
 
·  
Embedded Security revenue grew 11 percent over prior quarter
 
·  
Full year 2010 revenue increased 31 percent to $44.7 million over fiscal year 2009
 
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $14.5 million, which was within the Company’s guidance of $14.0 million to $15.2 million.  Fourth quarter revenue included $9.9 million from Smart Sensor Solutions (SSS), including the first full quarter of UPEK revenue, and $4.6 million from Embedded Security Solutions (ESS).  This compares to revenue of $10.2 million in the third quarter of 2010 consisting of $6.1 million of SSS revenue, which included one month of UPEK revenue, and $4.2 million of ESS revenue.
 
Revenue for the full fiscal year 2010 increased 31 percent to $44.7 million, compared to fiscal year 2009 revenue of $34.1 million.
 
GAAP Results:
 
Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), consolidated net loss for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $17.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, which includes a $7.1 million note settlement charge related to the note issued in connection with the UPEK acquisition.  The charge resulted from a difference between the initial fair value of the note and the fair value of the shares of AuthenTec’s common stock issued to satisfy the promissory note. The fourth quarter net loss also includes $2.0 million in restructuring and impairment-related charges and $3.0 million in other costs which include acquisition, integration and legal expenses.  This compares to a GAAP net loss of $11.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010 and a GAAP net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
GAAP gross margin in the fourth quarter was 47.2 percent, compared to 50.5 percent in the third quarter of 2010 and 45.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009.  The sequential decline in gross margin was due to a higher mix of revenue from the Smart Sensor segment that included the first full quarter of UPEK revenue.  Total operating expenses on a GAAP basis were $17.7 million, compared to $16.8 million in the third quarter of 2010 and $6.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2010 included severance, legal and other costs related to the restructuring and costs related to the integration of UPEK.  A reconciliation of fourth quarter GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in Table 2 following the text of this press release.
 
Non-GAAP Results:
 
On a non-GAAP basis, consolidated net loss for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $3.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, which was within the Company’s guidance of a loss of $0.10 to $0.13 per share.  Non-GAAP results exclude certain legal and other costs, including those associated with the UPEK transaction, as well as stock-based compensation and the amortization of acquired intangible assets.  The fourth quarter loss compares to a non-GAAP loss of $3.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010 and a non-GAAP net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
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Non-GAAP gross margin in the fourth quarter was 51.4 percent, compared to 59.4 percent in the third quarter of 2010 and 46.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009.  The sequential decrease in gross margin was due to the higher mix of revenue from Smart Sensors segment, reflecting the first full quarter of UPEK.
 
Total operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis were $11.4 million, compared to $9.5 million in the third quarter of 2010 and $5.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  The sequential increase in operating expenses reflect the first full quarter of expenses from the acquired UPEK business, which were partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses in the quarter.
 
As of December 31, 2010, AuthenTec had approximately $31.8 million in cash and investments and no debt, compared to $36.1 million in cash and investments at the end of the third quarter of 2010.
 
Business Update:
 
“2010 was a pivotal year for AuthenTec with the completion of two strategic transactions that significantly advanced our transition to a complete solutions provider for security and identity management.  Our year was further highlighted by the achievement of over 30 percent annual revenue growth.  The fourth quarter represented our first full quarter with UPEK, and we recorded sequential revenue growth in both our SSS and ESS business segments and across all four product lines,” said AuthenTec CEO Larry Ciaccia. “Also during the quarter, we essentially completed our integration of UPEK, which is now part of our Smart Sensor Solutions business.  Following the recommendation of our Board of Directors and management team, our shareholders overwhelmingly approved the issuance of approximately 8 million shares to satisfy the promissory note related to the UPEK transaction.  Our team has done an outstanding job of consolidating UPEK’s products, manufacturing operations and organization, and we remain on track to achieve at least $10.0 million in annualized cost synergies in 2011. The integration of UPEK complements our previous acquisition of SafeNet’s Embedded Security business, which together have strategically transformed AuthenTec into a stronger and more complete security and identity solutions provider.
 
“More recently, we expanded our relationship with two leading PC OEMs, HP and Lenovo.  For HP, we recently began delivering identity management software called HP SimplePass 2011, which is being pre-installed in multiple new HP consumer notebook models. Later this year, we expect HP SimplePass will be available on all of HP’s fingerprint-enabled consumer notebooks.  This software developed by AuthenTec enhances the fingerprint sensor user experience and connects HP notebook users to an online store that offers software, applications and products offered by both AuthenTec and our partners.  In February, we jointly announced with Lenovo and RSA the introduction of a series of new Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks targeting business and government users.  These notebooks utilize our TCS5 smart fingerprint sensor, which is integrated with RSA’s SecurID® algorithm to replace hardware tokens with the simple swipe of a finger.
 
“In our wireless business, we achieved double-digit revenue growth over the prior quarter, and total sales grew more than 90 percent in 2010.  During the fourth quarter we commenced volume sensor shipments to support a new Motorola Android smartphone that has been well received following its high-profile launch at CES in January.  This award-winning phone, which integrates our AES1750 smart sensor, went on sale with AT&T in February, and we expect this design win to generate material revenue for AuthenTec in 2011.  Furthermore, we have also secured design wins for Android and non-Android based smartphones with Fujitsu that we expect to ship in 2011. We continue to believe that our wireless business is a large growth opportunity for the Company, and we remain actively engaged with multiple handset OEMs on new and innovative programs.
 
“Our Embedded Security business posted another strong quarter with sequential revenue growth and profitability.  During the quarter we signed several licensing deal with a major networking infrastructure providers who will be integrating our QuickSecTM toolkit for securing communication channels with IPsec.  We also continue to win business at key accounts with our digital rights management (DRM) offering, including recent handset designs with Pantech and Alcatel among others.  We plan to further expand our DRM solutions in the coming quarters in an effort to capitalize on opportunities with multiple carriers and content providers that offer mobile download services.”
 
 
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Business Outlook:
 
Mr. Ciaccia concluded, We expect first quarter revenue to increase sequentially to a range of between $15.0 million and $16.0 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses for the first quarter are expected to be between $10.5 million and $11.0 million, reflecting the initial benefits from the o cost synergies resulting from our acquisition of UPEK.  Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share is expected to improve to a range of between $0.07 and $0.09. Shares used to calculate non-GAAP EPS for the first quarter are anticipated to be approximately 43.6 million. With our integration of UPEK effectively complete, we are now focused on driving growth across our entire business in 2011 by expanding our product offerings, securing additional design wins and leveraging our acquired assets and technology.”
 
Fourth Quarter and 2010 Financial Results Webcast and Conference Call:
 
AuthenTec will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results and other information that may be material to investors at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, March 10, 2011.  Investors and analysts may join the conference call by dialing 866-271-6130 and providing the participant pass code 12276738.  International callers may join the teleconference by dialing +1-617-213-8894 and using the same pass code.  A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET and remain available until midnight ET on Thursday, March 17, 2011.  The U.S. replay number is 888-286-8010, with a confirmation code of 21423199. International callers should dial +1-617-801-6888, with the same confirmation code.  A live web cast of the conference call will be accessible from the Investor section of the Company's web site at http://investors.authentec.com.  Following the live webcast, an archived version will be made available on AuthenTec’s web site.

Use of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Metrics:
 
To supplement AuthenTec’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures that exclude from the statement of operations the effects of stock-based compensation, certain acquisition-related charges, amortization of certain intangible assets, impairments on investments, and costs related to a reduction in workforce. AuthenTec uses the above non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate the business. Management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP information and the non-GAAP measures in order to assess the performance of continuing operations and for planning and forecasting in future periods. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures is intended to provide investors with an understanding of the Company’s operational results and trends that enables them to analyze the base financial and operating performance and facilitate period-to-period comparisons and analysis of operational trends. AuthenTec believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making.  Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered substitutes for or superior to GAAP results. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures utilized by other companies since such other companies may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do.
 
Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results, which are provided in Table 2 after the text of this release. For additional information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, and management's explanation of why it considers such measures to be useful, refer to the filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
 
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Forward Looking Statements:
 
This press release contains statements that may relate to expected future results and business trends that are based upon AuthenTec’s current estimate, expectations, and projections about the industry, and upon management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions it has made that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements relating to our expectations that the Company will be able to capitalize on synergistic opportunities between our ESS and Smart Sensor businesses, design wins resulting in new product shipments and the timing and volume of such shipments and revenue, receiving fingerprint sensor revenue from 9 of the top 10 PC OEMs next year as well as several wireless manufacturers,  generating our first TrueSuite software revenues based on as many as six PC OEMs we now count as future customers, revenue, operating expenses and net loss for the third quarter, growth in Smart Sensor revenue in the fourth quarter and growth in 2011.   Words such as “anticipates,” “guidance,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “prospects,” “outlook,” “forecast,” and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements.” In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are “forward-looking statements.” Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, the Company’s actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any “forward-looking statement” as a result of various factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to integrate the UPEK business, the Company’s ability to operate the acquired business profitably, demand for, and market acceptance of, new and existing fingerprint sensors, identity management software and embedded security products, the Company’s ability to secure design wins for enterprise and consumer laptops, wireless devices and products aimed at Government markets, customer design wins materializing into production programs, the timely introduction of new products, the rate at which the Company increases its activity and opportunities in the wireless market, and additional opportunities in various markets for applications that might use AuthenTec’s products, and changes in product mix, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in its SEC filings, including those described in AuthenTec’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2010. These “forward-looking statements” are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the “forward-looking statements,” whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
About AuthenTec
 
AuthenTec is the world’s #1 provider of fingerprint sensors, identity management software, and embedded security solutions.   AuthenTec solutions address enterprise, consumer and government applications for a growing base of top tier global customers.  Already shipped on hundreds of millions of devices, the Company's smart sensor products, software and embedded security solutions are used virtually everywhere, from the PC on your desk to the mobile device in your hand to the server in the cloud.  AuthenTec offers developers and users secure and convenient ways to manage today's rapidly evolving digital identities and security needs.  For more information, visit www.authentec.com or follow us at twitter.com/authentecnews.

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Investor Contact:
Media Contact:
Leanne K. Sievers
Brent Dietz
Executive Vice President, Investor Relations
Director of Communications
Shelton Group Investor Relations
AuthenTec
+1-949-224-3874
+1-321-308-1320
lsievers@sheltongroup.com
brent.dietz@authentec.com

 
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AuthenTec, Inc.
                             
Consolidated Statements of Operations
                             
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                             
(Unaudited)
                             
Table 1
                             
   
Three months ended
   
Twelve months ended
 
   
December 31,
 
October 1,
 
January 1,
 
December 31,
 
January 1,
 
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
                               
Revenue
  $ 14,538     $ 10,232     $ 8,315     $ 44,667     $ 34,066  
                                         
Cost of revenue
    7,679       5,068       4,533       22,683       18,369  
                                         
Gross profit
    6,859       5,164       3,782       21,984       15,697  
      47.2 %     50.5 %     45.5 %     49.2 %     46.1 %
Operating expenses:
                                       
Research and development
    6,661       5,314       3,400       20,703       14,491  
Selling and marketing
    4,887       3,324       1,815       13,783       7,649  
General and administrative
    4,124       4,039       1,570       13,189       6,930  
Litigation dismissal
    -       4,141       -       4,141       4,348  
Restructuring and impairment related charges
    1,983       -       -       1,983       -  
Total operating expenses
    17,655       16,818       6,785       53,799       33,418  
                                         
Operating loss
    (10,796 )     (11,654 )     (3,003 )     (31,815 )     (17,721 )
                                         
Other income (expense):
                                       
Impairment on investments
    -       -       (19 )     -       (47 )
Note settlement charge
    (7,073 )     -       -       (7,073 )     -  
Earnout adjustment
    -       -       -       729       -  
Other income (expenses)
    100       (190 )     -       (80 )     -  
Interest income
    28       40       49       152       365  
Total other income (expense), net
    (6,945 )     (150 )     30       (6,272 )     318  
                                         
Provision for income taxes
    (24     (286 )     -       (247 )     -  
                                         
Net Loss
  $ (17,717 )   $ (11,518 )   $ (2,973 )   $ (37,840 )   $ (17,403 )
                                         
Net loss per share:
                                       
Basic
  $ (0.48 )   $ (0.37 )   $ (0.10 )   $ (1.19 )   $ (0.61 )
Diluted
  $ (0.48 )   $ (0.37 )   $ (0.10 )   $ (1.19 )   $ (0.61 )
                                         
Shares used in computing net loss per common share:
                                 
Basic
    36,683       31,503       28,685       31,813       28,663  
Diluted
    36,683       31,503       28,685       31,813       28,663  
 
 
   
Three months ended
   
Twelve months ended
 
   
December 31,
 
October 1,
 
January 1,
 
December 31,
 
January 1,
 
     2010      2010      2010      2010      2010  
Other Financial Metrics:
                                       
Stock-based compensation expense:
                                       
Cost of revenue
    69       67       55       250       254  
Research and development
    219       246       254       867       954  
Selling and marketing
    244       258       216       950       957  
General and administrative
    61       521       209       1,029       1,034  
Costs related to reduction in workforce
                                       
Research and development
    -       -       -       -       141  
Selling and marketing
    -       -       38       415       178  
General and administrative
    -       1,016       -       1,016       3  
Legal and acquisition related costs
                                       
Selling and marketing
    203       -       -       203       -  
General and administrative
    2,741       5,035       468       9,713       4,816  
Other income (expense)
    7,073       -       -       7,073       -  
Provision for income taxes
    (34     (347 )     -       (381 )     -  
Amortization of purchased tangible and intangible assets
                                 
Cost of revenue
    454       847       -       1,681       -  
Research and development
    75       62       24       234       46  
Selling and marketing
    777       197       -       1,129       -  
                                         
Impairment of fixed assets
                                       
Cost of revenue
    95       -       -       95       -  
                                         
Restructuring and impairment related charges
    1,983       -       -       1,983       -  
Impairment on investments
    -       -       19       -       47  
Earnout adjustment
    -       -       -       (729 )     -  
                                         
 
 
 

 
 
AuthenTec, Inc.
                             
Non-GAAP Financial Information - Consolidated                          
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                             
(Unaudited)
                             
Table 2
                             
   
Three months ended
         
Twelve months ended
 
   
December 31,
 
October 1,
 
January 1,
 
December 31,
 
January 1,
 
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
Net loss on GAAP basis:
  $ (17,717 )   $ (11,518 )   $ (2,973 )   $ (37,840 )   $ (17,403 )
   Stock-based compensation expense
    593       1,092       734       3,096       3,199  
   Costs related to reduction in workforce
    -       1,016       38       1,431       322  
   Legal and acquisition related costs
    2,944       5,035       468       9,916       4,816  
   Amortization of purchased tangible and intangible assets
    1,306       1,106       24       3,044       46  
   Impairment of fixed assets
    95       -       -       95       -  
   Restructuring and impairment related charges
    1,983       -       -       1,983       -  
   Note settlement charge
    7,073       -       -       7,073       -  
   Earnout adjustment
    -       -       -       (729 )     -  
   Impairment on investments
    -       -       19       -       47  
   Tax provision
    (34     (347 )     -       (381 )     -  
Net loss on non-GAAP basis:
  $ (3,757 )   $ (3,616 )   $ (1,690 )   $ (12,312 )   $ (8,973 )
                                         
Non-GAAP basic earnings per share
  $ (0.10 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.31 )
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
  $ (0.10 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.31 )
                                         
                                         
                                         
   
Three months ended
           
Twelve months ended
 
   
December 31,
 
October 1,
 
January 1,
 
December 31,
 
January 1,
 
    2010     2010      2010      2010     2010   
Gross profit on GAAP basis:
  $ 6,859     $ 5,164     $ 3,782     $ 21,984     $ 15,697  
   Stock-based compensation expense
    69       67       55       250       254  
   Amortization of purchased tangible and intangible assets
    454       847       -       1,681       -  
   Impairment of fixed assets
    95       -       -       95       -  
Gross profit on non-GAAP basis:
  $ 7,477     $ 6,078     $ 3,837     $ 24,010     $ 15,951  
                                         
Non-GAAP gross margin
    51.4 %     59.4 %     46.1 %     53.8 %     46.8 %
                                         
                                         
                                         
   
Three months ended
           
Twelve months ended
 
   
December 31,
2010
 
October 1,
2010
 
January 1,
2010
 
December 31,
2010
 
January 1,
2010
 
Operating expenses on GAAP basis:
  $ 17,655     $ 16,818     $ 6,785     $ 53,799     $ 33,418  
   Stock-based compensation expense
    (524 )     (1,025 )     (679 )     (2,846 )     (2,945 )
   Costs related to reduction in workforce
    -       (1,016 )     (38 )     (1,431 )     (322 )
   Legal and acquisition related costs
    (2,944 )     (5,035 )     (468 )     (9,916 )     (4,816 )
   Restructuring and impairment related charges
    (1,983 )     -       -       (1,983 )     -  
   Amortization of purchased tangible and intangible assets
    (852 )     (259 )     (24 )     (1,363 )     (46 )
Operating expenses on non-GAAP basis:
  $ 11,352     $ 9,483     $ 5,576     $ 36,260     $ 25,289  
 
 
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AuthenTec, Inc.
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
(In thousands)
           
(Unaudited)
           
Table 3
           
             
   
As of
 
   
December 31,
   
January 1,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 13,280     $ 27,482  
Short-term investments
    15,176       24,893  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $150 and $5, respectively
    9,678       3,208  
Inventory
    5,460       2,245  
Other current assets
    1,993       1,123  
Total current assets
    45,587       58,951  
Long-term investments
    3,323       3,173  
Purchased intangible assets
    24,033       998  
Goodwill
    2,729       -  
Other long-term assets
    -       9  
Property and equipment, net
    4,430       3,048  
Total assets
  $ 80,102     $ 66,179  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 6,907     $ 2,458  
Accrued compensation and benefits
    3,640       920  
Deferred revenue
    4,678       42  
Accrued litigation related legal fees
    1,802       -  
Other accrued liabilities
    4,002       2,418  
Total current liabilities
    21,126       5,838  
Deferred rent
    546       514  
Total liabilities
    21,575       6,352  
                 
                 
                 
                 
Stockholders’ equity
               
Common stock
    436       287  
Additional paid-in capital
    189,205       153,063  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    54       (195 )
Accumulated deficit
    (131,168 )     (93,328 )
Total stockholders’ equity
  $ 58,527     $ 59,827  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 80,102     $ 66,179  
 
 
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