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Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Contact:    Bob Puccini
      Investor Relations
      (720) 895-7787
      bob.puccini@arrisi.com

ARRIS ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY AND UNAUDITED

FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2012 RESULTS

Suwanee, Ga. (February 6, 2013) ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRS), today announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012.

Revenues in the fourth quarter 2012 were $344.0 million as compared to fourth quarter 2011 revenues of $281.1 million and as compared to third quarter 2012 revenues of $357.5 million. Full year 2012 and 2011 revenues were $1,353.7 million and $1,088.7 million, respectively.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure) in the fourth quarter 2012 was $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $0.21 per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2011 and $0.22 per diluted share for the third quarter 2012. Adjusted net income was $0.93 per diluted share for the full year 2012 and compares to $0.81 per diluted share for the full year 2011.

GAAP net income in the fourth quarter 2012 was $0.13 per diluted share, as compared to fourth quarter 2011 GAAP net loss of $(0.51) per diluted share and third quarter 2012 GAAP net income of $0.15 per diluted share. Full year 2012 GAAP net income was $0.46 per diluted share as compared to GAAP net loss of $(0.15) per diluted share in full year 2011. Significant GAAP items that have been adjusted in computing adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share include: acquisition accounting impacts related to acquired deferred revenue; amortization of intangible assets; long-term investment impairment; loss on the sale of a product line; early pension settlement costs; equity compensation; non-cash interest expense; acquisition and restructuring charges; and certain discrete tax items. A reconciliation of adjusted net income to GAAP net income per diluted share is attached to this release and can also be found on the Company’s website (www.arrisi.com).

Gross margin for the fourth quarter 2012 was 35.8%, which compares to the fourth quarter 2011 gross margin of 37.9% and the third quarter 2012 gross margin of 31.3%.

The Company ended the fourth quarter of 2012 with $584.0 million of cash resources, which includes $530.1 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and $53.9 million of long-term marketable security investments, as compared to $571.2 million, in the aggregate, at the end of the third quarter of 2012. During 2012 the Company repurchased approximately 4.5


million of its shares for $51.9 million. The Company generated $11.8 million of cash from operating activities during the fourth quarter 2012 and $84.4 million during the full year 2012, which compares to $60.9 million and $113.2 million, respectively, during the same periods in 2011.

Order backlog at the end of the fourth quarter 2012 was $222.6 million as compared to $148.5 million and $185.8 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2011 and the third quarter 2012, respectively. The Company’s book-to-bill ratio in the fourth quarter 2012 was 1.11 as compared to the fourth quarter 2011 of 0.98 and the third quarter 2012 of 0.82.

“I am delighted with our overall 2012 results. The past year has delivered a 24% year over year improvement in revenue and a 15% increase in our non-GAAP EPS. Our R&D investments have allowed us to bring a number of new, well received, products to market.” said Bob Stanzione, ARRIS Chairman and CEO. “Work on the previously announced acquisition of the Motorola Home business is progressing and I am very excited about our prospects resulting from the combination.”

“2012 was a strong year for ARRIS. We continued to execute on our strategy, which has resulted in improved performance” said David Potts, ARRIS EVP & CFO. “With respect to the first quarter 2013, we now project that adjusted non-GAAP revenues for the Company will be in the range of $350 to $370 million, which excludes a $13 million non-cash accounting impact associated with the planned investment in ARRIS by Comcast as part of the pending Motorola Home acquisition. As a result, GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $337 to $357 million. We project that adjusted (non-GAAP) net income per diluted share will be in the range of $0.22 to $0.26 and GAAP net income per diluted share in the range of $0.02 to $0.06, reflecting a higher mix of our CPE product line, as compared to the fourth quarter 2012. The EPS guidance excludes any mark-to-market fair value adjustments related to the Comcast investment”.

ARRIS management will conduct a conference call at 5:00 pm EST, today, Wednesday, February 6, 2013, to discuss these results in detail. You may participate in this conference call by dialing (888) 713-4215 or (617) 213-4867 for international calls prior to the start of the call and providing the ARRIS Group, Inc. name, conference pass code 61284341, and Bob Puccini as the moderator. Please note that ARRIS will not accept any calls related to this earnings release until after the conclusion of the conference call. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours after the call through February 13, 2013 by dialing (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888 and using the pass code 43355976. Live internet access to the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.arrisi.com. A replay will also be made available for a period of 12 months following the conference call on ARRIS’ website at www.arrisi.com.


About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver converged IP video solutions, carrier-grade telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising, network and workforce management solutions, access and transport architectures and ultra high-speed data services. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee, GA; Beaverton, OR; Lisle, IL; Kirkland, WA; State College, PA; Tel Aviv, Israel; Wallingford, CT; Waltham, MA; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at www.arrisi.com.

Forward-looking statements:

Statements made in this press release, including those related to:

 

   

growth expectations and business prospects;

 

   

completion of the Motorola Home business acquisition;

 

   

revenues and net income for the first quarter 2013 and beyond;

 

   

expected sales levels and acceptance of new ARRIS products; and

 

   

the general market outlook and industry trends

are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. Among other things,

 

   

projected results for the first quarter 2013 as well as the general outlook for 2013 are based on preliminary estimates, assumptions and projections that management believes to be reasonable at this time, but are beyond management’s control;

 

   

ARRIS’ customers operate in a capital intensive consumer based industry, and the current economic uncertainty or changes in customer spending may adversely impact their ability or willingness to purchase the products that the Company offers;

 

   

ARRIS’ completion of the Motorola Home acquisition is subject to satisfaction of a number of conditions outside of its control, including receipt of necessary regulatory approvals; and

 

   

because the market in which ARRIS operates is volatile, actions taken and contemplated may not achieve the desired impact relative to changing market conditions and the success of these strategies will be dependent on the effective implementation of those plans while minimizing organizational disruption.


In addition to the factors set forth elsewhere in this release, other factors that could cause results to differ from current expectations include: the current volatility in the capital markets; the potential impact on the business of the Motorola Home acquisition, the retention of employees and the ability of ARRIS to successfully integrate Motorola Home’s business opportunities, technology, personnel and operations; the impact of rapidly changing technologies; the impact of competition on product development and pricing; the ability of ARRIS to react to changes in general industry and market conditions including regulatory developments; rights to intellectual property, market trends and the adoption of industry standards; and consolidations within the telecommunications industry of both the customer and supplier base. These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in ARRIS’ reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update publicly or otherwise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ARRIS GROUP, INC.

PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,     March 31,     December 31,  
     2012     2012     2012     2012     2011  

ASSETS

          

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 131,703      $ 188,653      $ 199,395      $ 215,808      $ 235,875   

Short-term investments, at fair value

     398,414        359,753        340,166        298,539        282,904   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and short term investments

     530,117        548,406        539,561        514,347        518,779   

Restricted cash

     4,722        4,665        3,942        3,943        4,101   

Accounts receivable, net

     188,581        171,143        179,371        183,427        152,437   

Other receivables

     350        578        1,414        5,071        8,789   

Inventories, net

     133,848        137,496        102,361        105,114        115,912   

Prepaids

     11,682        12,408        12,124        12,436        10,408   

Current deferred income tax assets

     24,944        20,787        21,972        22,068        22,048   

Other current assets

     25,648        18,907        16,766        16,792        27,071   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     919,892        914,390        877,511        863,198        859,545   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     54,378        54,593        56,175        57,810        61,375   

Goodwill

     194,115        194,469        194,626        195,268        194,542   

Intangible assets, net

     94,529        102,258        110,000        117,444        124,823   

Investments

     86,164        57,483        70,967        82,968        71,095   

Noncurrent deferred income tax assets

     47,431        49,589        47,228        42,106        38,433   

Other assets

     9,385        9,913        10,575        11,699        10,997   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,405,894      $ 1,382,695      $ 1,367,082      $ 1,370,493      $ 1,360,810   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

   $ 45,719      $ 49,061      $ 44,800      $ 54,576      $ 40,671   

Accrued compensation, benefits and related taxes

     29,773        35,066        28,165        31,081        36,764   

Accrued warranty

     2,882        3,036        2,995        3,094        3,350   

Deferred revenue

     44,428        50,859        63,023        60,129        43,746   

Current portion of LT debt

     222,124        —          —          —          —     

Other accrued liabilities

     25,795        21,768        23,980        31,054        33,325   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     370,721        159,790        162,963        179,934        157,856   

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     —          218,943        215,823        212,765        209,766   

Accrued pension

     26,883        26,172        25,696        25,739        25,260   

Accrued severance liability, net of current portion

     4,119        3,895        3,758        3,884        4,191   

Noncurrent income taxes payable

     24,389        24,434        26,676        26,676        24,450   

Noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities

     351        334        340        352        337   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     19,043        20,362        21,039        22,372        22,745   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     445,506        453,930        456,295        471,722        444,605   

Stockholders’ equity:

          

Preferred stock

     —          —          —          —          —     

Common stock

     1,488        1,479        1,473        1,467        1,449   

Capital in excess of par value

     1,285,575        1,270,561        1,259,946        1,247,763        1,245,115   

Treasury stock at cost

     (306,330     (306,330     (295,960     (280,724     (254,409

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

     206        74        211        149        (267

Unfunded pension liability

     (8,558     (10,231     (10,231     (10,231     (10,231

Accumulated deficit

     (11,809     (26,604     (44,468     (59,469     (65,268

Cumulative translation adjustments

     (184     (184     (184     (184     (184
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     960,388        928,765        910,787        898,771        916,205   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,405,894      $ 1,382,695      $ 1,367,082      $ 1,370,493      $ 1,360,810   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


ARRIS GROUP, INC.

PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
    For the Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net sales

   $ 344,003      $ 281,076      $ 1,353,663      $ 1,088,685   

Cost of sales

     220,812        174,531        891,086        678,172   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin

     123,191        106,545        462,577        410,513   

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     43,794        40,829        161,338        148,755   

Research and development expenses

     40,700        37,785        170,706        146,519   

Acquisition costs

     5,131        2,730        5,870        3,205   

Loss on sale of product line

     —           —           337        —      

Restructuring charges

     306        3,391        6,761        4,360   

Impairment of goodwill & intangibles

     —           88,633        —           88,633   

Amortization of intangible assets

     7,729        6,817        30,294        33,649   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     97,660        180,185        375,306        425,121   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     25,531        (73,640     87,271        (14,608

Other expense (income):

        

Interest expense

     4,546        4,258        17,797        16,939   

Loss (gain) on investments

     78        2,074        (1,405     1,570   

Loss (gain) on foreign currency

     (131     (705     786        (580

Interest income

     (993     (715     (3,241     (3,154

Loss on debt redemption

     —           —           —           19   

Other (income) expense, net

     (171     (211     (962     (891
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     22,202        (78,341     74,296        (28,511

Income tax expense (benefit)

     7,407        (18,712     20,837        (10,849
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 14,795      $ (59,629   $ 53,459      $ (17,662
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.13      $ (0.51   $ 0.47      $ (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.13      $ (0.51   $ 0.46      $ (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares:

        

Basic

     114,028        117,316        114,161        120,157   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     117,013        117,316        116,514        120,157   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


ARRIS GROUP, INC.

PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    For the Three Months     For the Twelve Months  
    Ended December 31,     Ended December 31,  
    2012     2011     2012     2011  

Operating Activities:

       

Net income (loss)

  $ 14,795      $ (59,629   $ 53,459      $ (17,662

Depreciation

    6,988        6,589        27,953        24,139   

Amortization of intangible assets

    7,729        6,817        30,294        33,649   

Amortization of deferred finance fees

    160        160        639        647   

Impairment of goodwill & intangibles

    —          88,633        —          88,633   

Non-cash interest expense

    3,181        2,941        12,358        11,545   

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

    (3,085     3,343        (13,989     (12,144

Deferred income tax related to goodwill & intangible impairment

    —          (25,584     —          (25,584

Stock compensation expense

    6,712        5,108        27,906        22,055   

Provision for doubtful accounts

    186        201        240        200   

Loss on debt retirement

    —          —          —          19   

Loss on sale of product line

    —          —          337        —     

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

    42        10        82        16   

Loss (gain) on investments

    78        2,074        (1,404     1,570   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans

    (935     (679     (3,549     (3,668

Changes in operating assets & liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and disposals:

       

Accounts receivable

    (17,624     17,794        (37,139     (22,093

Other receivables

    211        (1,618     8,398        (1,635

Inventory

    3,648        7,862        (21,491     (7,144

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    (8,289     6,765        (5,675     433   

Other, net

    (2,004     95        5,982        20,177   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    11,793        60,882        84,401        113,153   

Investing Activities:

       

Purchases of investments

    (180,582     (49,833     (415,930     (277,937

Sales of investments

    110,928        36,547        282,987        296,774   

Purchases of property & equipment

    (6,987     (4,359     (21,507     (23,307

Sale of property & equipment

    126        14        139        84   

Acquisition, net of cash acquired (1)

    —          (130,227     —          (130,227

Sale of product line

    —          —          3,249        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

    (76,515     (147,858     (151,062     (134,613

Financing Activities:

       

Early redemption of convertible notes

    —          —          —          (4,984

Repurchase of common stock

    —          (34,375     (51,921     (109,123

Excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans

    935        679        3,549        3,668   

Repurchase of shares to satisfy employee tax withholdings

    (1,259     (72     (9,443     (8,332

Fees and proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

    8,096        1,960        20,304        22,985   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    7,772        (31,808     (37,511     (95,786

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    (56,950     (118,784     (104,172     (117,246

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    188,653        354,659        235,875        353,121   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 131,703      $ 235,875      $ 131,703      $ 235,875   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Excludes $77,074 thousand of short and long-term investments acquired from BigBand in 2011


ARRIS GROUP, INC.

PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL SALES & NET INCOME RECONCILIATION

(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except per share data)    Q4 2012     YTD 2012     Q4 2011     YTD 2011  
      Amount           Amount           Amount           Amount        

Sales

   $ 344,003        $ 1,353,663        $ 281,076        $ 1,088,685     

Highlighted items:

                

Purchase accounting impacts of deferred revenue

     432          3,412          4,332          4,332     
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Sales excluding highlighted items

   $ 344,435        $ 1,357,075        $ 285,408        $ 1,093,017     
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   
     Q4 2012     YTD 2012     Q4 2011     YTD 2011  
     Amount     Per Diluted
Share
    Amount     Per Diluted
Share
    Amount     Per Diluted
Share
    Amount     Per Diluted
Share
 

Net income (loss)

   $ 14,795        0.13      $ 53,459      $ 0.46      $ (59,629   $ (0.51   $ (17,662   $ (0.15

Highlighted items:

                

Impacting gross margin:

                

Purchase accounting impacts of deferred revenue

     432        —           2,899        0.02        3,126        0.03        3,126        0.03   

Stock compensation expense

     802        0.01        3,169        0.03        521        —           2,040        0.02   

Impacting operating expenses:

                

Acquisition costs

     5,131        0.04        5,870        0.05        2,730        0.02        3,205        0.03   

Restructuring

     306        —           6,761        0.06        3,391        0.03        4,360        0.04   

Amortization of intangible assets

     7,729        0.07        30,294        0.26        6,817        0.06        33,649        0.27   

Goodwill and intangibles impairment

     —           —           —           —           88,633        0.74        88,633        0.72   

Loss of sale of product line

     —           —           337        —           —           —           —           —      

Settlement charge - pension

     3,064        0.03        3,064        0.03        —           —           —           —      

Stock compensation expense

     5,910        0.05        24,737        0.21        4,586        0.04        20,014        0.16   

Impacting other (income) / expense:

                

Non-cash interest expense

     3,181        0.03        12,358        0.11        2,941        0.02        11,545        0.09   

Impairment of investment

     67        —           533        —           3,000        0.03        3,000        0.02   

Loss on retirement of debt

     —           —           —           —           —           —           19        —      

Impacting income tax expense:

                

Adjustments of income tax valuation allowances and other

     (475     —           (4,658     (0.04     3,032        0.03        (2,885     (0.02

Tax impact related to goodwill and intangibles impairment

     —           —           —           —           (25,584     (0.21     (25,584     (0.21

Tax related to highlighted items above

     (8,724     (0.07     (29,957     (0.26     (8,553     (0.07     (23,757     (0.19
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total highlighted items

     17,423        0.15        55,407        0.48        84,640        0.71        117,365        0.96   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income excluding highlighted items (1)

   $ 32,218      $ 0.28      $ 108,866      $ 0.93      $ 25,011      $ 0.21      $ 99,703      $ 0.81   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares - basic

       114,028          114,161          117,316          120,157   
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares - diluted

       117,013          116,514          119,609          122,555   
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

See Notes to GAAP and Adjust Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

(1) 

Although net income for 2011 is a loss, dilutive shares are used for purposes of this calculation per share as earnings excluding highlighted items is net income.


Notes to GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP” or referred to herein as “reported”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide management and other users with additional meaningful financial information that should be considered when assessing our ongoing performance. Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. These non-GAAP measures are among the factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related income tax effects:

Purchase Accounting Impacts Related to Deferred Revenue: In connection with our acquisition of BigBand, business combination rules require us to account for the fair values of arrangements for which acceptance has not been obtained, and post contract support in our purchase accounting. The non-GAAP adjustment to our sales and cost of sales is intended to include the full amounts of such revenues. We believe the adjustment to these revenues is useful as a measure of the ongoing performance of our business. We have historically experienced high renewal rates related to our support agreements and our objective is to increase the renewal rates on acquired post contract support agreements; however, we cannot be certain that our customers will renew our contracts.

Implied Fair Value of Benefit Received by Comcast of Planned Investment in ARRIS: In connection with our pending acquisition of Motorola Home, Comcast was given an opportunity to invest in ARRIS. The accounting guidance requires that we record the implied fair value of benefit received by Comcast as a reduction in revenue. Until the closing of the deal, changes in the value of the planned investment will be marked to market and flow through other expense (income). We have excluded the effect of the implied fair value in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of these items on our total revenues and other expense (income).

Stock-Based Compensation Expense: We have excluded the effect of stock-based compensation expenses in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income measures. Although stock-based compensation is a key incentive offered to our employees, we continue to evaluate our business performance excluding stock-based compensation expenses. We record non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options and restricted stock. Depending upon the size, timing and the terms of the grants, the non-cash compensation expense may vary significantly but will recur in future periods.

Acquisition Costs: We have excluded the effect of acquisition related and other expenses and the effect of restructuring expenses in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income measures. We incurred significant expenses in connection with our recent acquisition of BigBand, which we generally would not have otherwise incurred in the periods presented as part of our continuing operations. Acquisition related expenses consist of transaction costs, costs for transitional employees, other acquired employee related costs, and integration related outside services. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of these items on our total operating expenses.

Restructuring Costs: We have excluded the effect of restructuring charges in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income measures. Restructuring expenses consist of employee severance, abandoned facilities, and other exit costs. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of these items on our total operating expenses.

Loss on Sale of Product Line: We have excluded the effect of a loss on the sale of a product line in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of these items on our total operating expenses.

Amortization of Intangible Assets: We have excluded the effect of amortization of intangible assets in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income measures. Amortization of intangible assets is non-cash, and is inconsistent in amount and frequency and is significantly affected by the timing and size of our acquisitions. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to our revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to our future period revenues as well. Amortization of intangible assets will recur in future periods.

Impairment of Goodwill and Intangibles: We have excluded the effect of the estimated impairment of goodwill and intangible assets in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income (loss) measures. Although an impairment does not directly impact the Company’s current cash position, such expense represents the declining value of the technology and other intangibles assets that were acquired. We exclude these impairments when significant and they are not reflective of ongoing business and operating results.

Settlement Charge - Pension: In an effort to reduce volatility and administrative expense in connection with the Company’s pension plan, we have offered certain participants an opportunity to voluntarily elect an early payout of their pension benefits. We exclude this charge in Non-GAAP measures, as this is a one-time charge that is not considered by management in their review of financial results.

Non-Cash Interest on Convertible Debt: We have excluded the effect of non-cash interest in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income measures. We record the accretion of the debt discount related to the equity component non-cash interest expense. We believe it is useful to understand the component of interest expense that will not be paid out in cash.

Impairment of Investment: We have excluded the effect of an other-than-temporary impairment of a cost method investment in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effect of this non-cash item in our other expense (income).

Loss (Gain) on Retirement of Debt: We have excluded the effect of the loss (gain) on retirement of debt in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful for investors to understand the effect of this non-cash item in our other expense (income).

Income Tax Expense (Benefit): We have excluded the tax effect of the non-GAAP items mentioned above. Additionally, we have excluded the effects of certain tax adjustments related to state valuation allowances, research and development tax credits and provision to return differences.