Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 GAAP Results
Revenue was $325 million, a decline of 11.7 percent when compared with the previous quarter, and down 20.9 percent from the same quarter last year. Gross margin was $98 million, or 30.2 percent of sales. Second quarter gross margin compares with a gross margin of $143 million, or 38.9 percent last quarter.
Net loss was $31 million, compared with net income of $6 million last quarter.
Cash balances at the end of the quarter increased sequentially by $46 million to $241 million primarily due to cash generated from operations.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Non-GAAP Results
Gross margin declined to $115 million, or 35.4 percent. This compares with gross margin of $164 million, or 44.6 percent last quarter. Included in second quarter gross margin were charges of approximately $24 million, primarily related to inventory write-downs.
R&D expenses declined to $58 million, or 17.8 percent of revenue. Last quarter, R&D expenses were $61 million. Selling, general and administrative costs were $39 million, or 12.0 percent of revenue, compared with $41 million in the first quarter.
Net loss was $2 million, down from net income of $37 million last quarter. These overall results translated into Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the indentures governing our outstanding debt securities, of $40 million, versus $81 million in the prior quarter.
“Our second quarter results were impacted by the economic downturn and a continued contraction of our supply chain,” said Hock E. Tan, president and CEO of Avago Technologies. “During these challenging times we have implemented several cost control measures, including a program to reduce our worldwide workforce by 13 percent since January. At the same time, we are continuing to invest in product development critical to our long-term growth plans.”
Financial Results Conference Call
Avago Technologies Finance Pte. Ltd. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Those wishing to access the call should dial (480) 629-9722. No passcode is needed. A replay of the call is available through June 7, 2009. To access the replay dial (303) 590-3030 and reference the passcode: 4079090.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to GAAP reporting, consistent with past practice Avago Finance reports net income or loss, as well as gross margin and operating expenses, on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP earnings information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, share-based compensation expense, asset impairment charges, restructuring charges, acquired in-process research and development, debt extinguishment (gains) losses and the results of discontinued operations. In addition, Avago Finance also discloses Adjusted EBITDA as measured by the indentures governing the Company’s outstanding debt securities. Avago Finance believes this non-GAAP earnings information provides additional insight into the Company’s on-going performance and has therefore chosen to provide this information to investors in its debt securities for a more consistent basis of comparison and to emphasize the results of on-going operations. These historical non-GAAP measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP net income (loss) and a derivation of Adjusted EBITDA in accordance with our note indentures are included in the financial tables attached to this press release.
About Avago Technologies Finance Pte. Ltd
Avago Technologies Finance Pte. Ltd. is a leading designer, developer and global supplier of analog semiconductor devices for communications, industrial and consumer applications.
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