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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

DSP Group®, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2013 Results

Operating Cash Flow Exceeding $8 Million While Continuing Investment in Growth Initiatives

 

SAN JOSE, Calif., January 30, 2014 - DSP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced today its results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

 

Financial Results Highlights for the Fourth Quarter:

   

GAAP diluted EPS of $0.02 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.07, both exceeding guidance

   

Fourth quarter revenues of approximately $35.3 million, above mid-point of guidance

 

Gross margins of 40%, at the high end of guidance

 

Non-GAAP net income of $1.7 million, reaching 5% of revenues

 

Realized fourth consecutive quarter of positive GAAP net income

 

Cash flow from operating activities of approximately $8.3 million

 

Repurchased 390,000 shares of our common stock for consideration of $3.5 million

 

Net cash and cash equivalents increased by $2.6 million to approximately $127.6 million

 

Financial Results Highlights for the Year:

   

GAAP diluted EPS of $0.12 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.41

   

Revenues of approximately $151 million

   

Gross margins of 39.6%, 200 basis points higher than in 2012

 

Non-GAAP net income of $9.5 million, reaching 6% of revenues

 

Realized GAAP net income of $2.7 million

 

Cash flow from operating activities of approximately $13.3 million

 

Net cash and cash equivalents increased by $7.4 million to approximately $127.6 million

 

 
 

 

 

Management Comments:

 

Commenting on the results, Ofer Elyakim, CEO of DSP Group, stated, “We are delighted to report our fourth consecutive quarter of positive GAAP net income and over $8 million of positive operating cash flow this quarter. While the cordless telephony market continues to be in secular decline, we have been carefully managing our cost structure, maintaining our leadership position in the DECT industry and prudently investing in important growth initiatives. We are particularly pleased to be generating solid financial performance while maintaining our investments in new technologies and applications to support our future growth.”

 

Mr. Elyakim added, “In 2014, we will continue to execute prudently on our business plan, with a focus on enhancing shareholder value and generating positive operating cash flows, while preparing for future growth. We are optimistic that the investments we have made in Mobile, Enterprise VoIP and Home Automation will begin to bear fruit with growing revenues in these market segments in 2014 and beyond.”

 

 

Products and Market Highlights:  

   

Panasonic launched a new line of IP phone products based on DSP Group’s DVF99 SoC

   

Swisscom selected DSP Group's DECT solution to deliver advanced CAT-iq 2.0 and ULE in its Stargate (TM) gateways

   

Everspring selected DSP Group's DHX91 ULE SoC for its new range of advanced sensors

   

Crow launched a full range of ULE-enabled security and safety sensors based on DSP Group’s ULE DHX91 SoC

   

Conexant and DSP Group partner to offer video-over-DECT solution for ULE home monitoring

   

Fourth Quarter Results:

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $35,340,000, a decrease of 8% from revenues of $38,428,000 for the fourth quarter of 2012. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $356,000, as compared to net loss of $139,000 for the fourth quarter of 2012. Basic and diluted income per share for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $0.02, as compared to a loss per share of $0.01 for the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

 

Year End Results:

 

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $151,063,000, a decrease of 7% from 2012 revenues of $162,790,000. Net income for 2013 was $2,676,000, compared to a net loss of $8,042,000 for 2012. Basic and diluted income per share for 2013 was $0.12, compared to a loss per share of $0.37 for 2012.

 

 
 

 

 

Non-GAAP Results:

 

Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $1,704,000 and $0.07, respectively, as compared to non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS of $1,324,000 and $0.06, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2012. Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2013 excluded the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $418,000 associated with the acquisition of the CIPT business of NXP B.V. and BoneTone Communications; equity-based compensation expenses of $1,026,000 and amortization of deferred tax liability related to intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of BoneTone in the amount of $96,000. Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2012 excluded the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $531,000 associated with the acquisition of the CIPT business and BoneTone and equity-based compensation expenses of $932,000.

 

Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $9,525,000 and $0.41, respectively, as compared to non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS of $775,000 and $0.04, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2012. Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2013 excluded the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $1,672,000 associated with acquisition of the CIPT business and BoneTone; equity-based compensation expenses of $4,159,000; amortization of deferred tax liability related to intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of BoneTone in the amount of $385,000 and proxy contest-related expenses of $1,403,000. Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2012 excluded the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $2,310,000 associated with the acquisition of CIPT business and BoneTone; equity-based compensation expenses of $4,985,000; restructuring expenses of $2,008,000 associated with the reorganization of our operations; and a tax benefit of $486,000 resulting from the reversal of income tax contingency reserve that was determined to be no longer needed due to the expiration of applicable statute of limitations.

 

 
 

 

 

Presentation on non-GAAP Net Income Calculation

 

The Company believes that the non-GAAP presentation of net income and diluted EPS, as well as net loss and loss per share, presented in this press release is useful to investors in comparing results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013 to the same periods in 2012 because the exclusion of the above noted expenses may provide a more meaningful analysis of the Company’s core operating results. Further, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand how the expenses associated with equity-based compensations expenses are reflected on its statements of income.

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains statements that qualify as “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Mr. Elyakim’s statements that DSP Group will continue to execute prudently on its business plan while preparing for future growth, as well as DSP Group's optimism that its investment in Mobile, Enterprise VoIP and Home Automation will begin to bear fruit with growing revenues in these markets in 2014 and beyond. In addition, the events described in these forward-looking statements may not actually arise as a result of various factors, including the timing and ability of the consumer electronics market to recover and the corresponding recovery of DSP Group’s customers; unexpected delays in the commercial launch of new products; the impact of reductions in lead times and inventory levels by DSP Group customers and their customers; slower than expected change in the nature of residential communications domain; DSP Group's ability to manage costs, DSP Group’s inability to develop and produce new products at competitive costs and in a timely manner or failure of such products to achieve broad market acceptance; and general market demand for products that incorporate DSP Group’s technology in the market. These factors and other factors which may affect future operating results or DSP Group’s stock price are discussed under “RISK FACTORS” in the Form 10-K for fiscal 2012, as well as other reports DSP Group has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are available on DSP Group’s Web site (www.dspg.com) under Investor Relations. DSP Group assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

 

 
 

 

 

About DSP Group

 

DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com

 

 

Earnings conference call

 

DSP Group has scheduled a conference call for 8:30am ET today to discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2013 and invites you to listen to a live broadcast over the Internet. The broadcast can be accessed by all interested parties through the Investor Relations section (investor message board) of DSP Group’s Web site at www.dspg.com or link to: http://www.media-server.com/m/p/mq4yd25u

 

If you cannot join the call, you may listen to the replay, which will be available for one week after the call on DSP Group’s Web site or by calling the following numbers:

--US Dial-In # +1 347 366 9565 (passcode: 9039605#)

--International Dial-In # +44 203 427 0598 (passcode: 9039605#)

 

 

For more information, please contact Christopher Basta, Director of Investor Relations, at: Office: 1-408-240-6844, Cell: 1-631-796-5644, Email: chris.basta@dspg.com

 

 
 

 

 

DSP GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
   

(Unaudited)

   

(Unaudited)

   

(Unaudited)

   

(Audited)

 
                                 

Revenues

  $ 35,340     $ 38,428     $ 151,063     $ 162,790  

Cost of revenues

    21,187       23,690       91,237       101,660  

Gross profit

    14,153       14,738       59,826       61,130  

Operating expenses:

                               

Research and development, net

    8,519       9,510       35,000       42,539  

Sales and marketing

    2,781       2,940       11,273       14,237  

General and administrative

    2,766       2,477       11,812       10,638  

Amortization of intangible assets

    418       531       1,672       2,310  

Restructuring expenses

    -       -       -       2,008  

Total operating expenses

    14,484       15,458       59,757       71,732  

Operating income (loss)

    (331 )     (720 )     69       (10,602 )
                                 

Financial income, net

    620       656       2,457       2,388  

Income (loss) before taxes on income

    289       (64 )     2,526       (8,214 )

Taxes on income (income tax benefit)

    (67 )     75       (150 )     (172 )

Net income (loss)

  $ 356     $ (139 )   $ 2,676     $ (8,042 )
                                 

Net income (loss) per share:

                               

Basic

  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.12     $ (0.37 )

Diluted

  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.12     $ (0.37 )
                                 

Weighted average number of shares of common stock used in the computation of:

                               

Basic net income (loss) per share

    22,520       21,723       22,249       21,950  

Diluted net income (loss) per share

    23,454       21,723       22,906       21,950  

 

 
 

 

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

(In thousands, except per share amounts) 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

 

GAAP net income (loss)

  $ 356     $ (139 )   $ 2,676     $ (8,042 )

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of product revenues and other

    62       53       253       331  

Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development, net

    461       431       1,873       2,426  

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing

    95       137       478       778  

Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative

    408       311       1,555       1,450  

Amortization of intangible assets

    418       531       1,672       2,310  

Amortization of deferred tax liability related to intangible assets

    (96 )     -       (385 )     -  

Reversal of income tax contingency reserve that was determined to be no longer needed due to the expiration of applicable statute of limitations

    -       -       -       (486 )

Restructuring expenses

    -       -       -       2,008  

Proxy contest related expenses

    -       -       1,403       -  

Non-GAAP net income

  $ 1,704     $ 1,324     $ 9,525     $ 775  
                                 

Weighted-average number of common stock used in computation of GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands)

    23,454       21,723       22,906       21,950  
                                 

Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding options, stock appreciation rights and restricted share units (in thousands)

    375       21       399       50  
                                 

Weighted-average number of common stock used in computation of non-GAAP diluted net income per share (in thousands)

    23,829       21,744       23,305       22,000  
                                 

GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share

  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.12     $ (0.37 )

Equity-based compensation expense

    0.04       0.04       0.18       0.23  

Amortization of intangible assets

    0.02       0.03       0.07       0.11  

Amortization of deferred tax liability related to intangible assets

    (0.01 )     -       (0.02 )     -  

Reversal of income tax contingency reserve

    -       -       -       (0.02 )

Restructuring expenses

    -       -       -       0.09  

Proxy contest related expenses

    -       -       0.06       -  

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share

  $ 0.07     $ 0.06     $ 0.41     $ 0.04  

 

 
 

 

 

DSP GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2013

   

2012

 
   

(Unaudited)

   

(Audited)

 

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 23,578     $ 21,684  

Restricted deposits

    77       121  

Marketable securities and short term deposits

    13,895       20,201  

Trade receivables, net

    21,195       20,403  

Inventories

    12,334       12,916  

Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses

    2,641       3,656  

Deferred income taxes

    92       101  

Total current assets

    73,812       79,082  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    2,837       3,706  
                 

Long term marketable securities

    90,162       78,333  

Severance pay fund

    11,168       10,197  

Intangible assets and goodwill, net

    11,986       13,656  

Investment in other companies

    2,200       -  

Long term prepaid expenses and lease deposits

    100       208  
      115,616       102,394  

Total assets

  $ 192,265     $ 185,182  
                 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Trade payables

  $ 14,149     $ 14,027  

Other current liabilities

    17,362       15,953  

Total current liabilities

    31,511       29,980  
                 

Accrued severance pay

    11,179       10,436  

Accrued pensions

    981       970  

Deferred income taxes

    1,183       1,569  

Total long term liabilities

    13,343       12,975  
                 

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Common stock

    22       22  

Additional paid-in capital

    350,494       346,335  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    (821 )     988  

Less – Cost of treasury stock

    (118,749 )     (125,724 )

Accumulated deficit

    (83,535 )     (79,394 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    147,411       142,227  
                 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 192,265     $ 185,182