Maxim Integrated Reports Results For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal

Maxim Integrated Reports Results For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal 2014

- Revenue: $606 million

(PRNewswire) — Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) reported net revenue of $606 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2014 ended March 29, 2014, a 2% decrease from the $620 million revenue recorded in the prior quarter.

Tunc Doluca, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We achieved better-than-seasonal results for our mix of businesses, driven by growth in automotive, industrial and communications, as market requirements converge on the need for lower power, higher functionality, and more integrated designs. " Mr. Doluca continued, "Looking forward, we expect continued growth in these businesses, accompanied by strength in mobility."

Fiscal Year 2014 Third Quarter Results

Based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), diluted earnings per share in the March quarter was $0.42. Earnings per share included an intellectual property licensing income amount of $17 million, included in Interest and Other Income.

The results were affected by special items which primarily consisted of a $35 million pre-tax charge for items related to acquisitions and a $35 million benefit for income taxes. GAAP earnings per share, excluding special items was $0.43. An analysis of GAAP versus GAAP excluding special items is provided in the last table of this press release.

Cash Flow Items

At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2014, total cash, cash equivalents and short term investments was $1.23 billion, an increase of $81 million from the prior quarter. Notable items included:

Cash flow from operations: $212 million
Net capital expenditures: $26 million
Dividends: $73 million ($0.26 per share)
Stock repurchases: $51 million

Business Outlook

The Company's 90-day backlog at the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 was $413 million. Based on the beginning backlog and expected turns, results for the June 2014 quarter are expected to be as follows:

Revenue: $635 million to $665 million
Gross Margin: 58% to 60% GAAP (61% to 63% excluding special items)
EPS: $0.38 to $0.42 GAAP ($0.45 to $0.49 excluding special items)

Maxim Integrated's business outlook does not include the potential impact of any restructuring activity or mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that may be completed during the quarter.

Dividend

A cash dividend of $0.26 per share will be paid on June 5, 2014, to stockholders of record on May 22, 2014.

Conference Call

Maxim Integrated has scheduled a conference call on April 24, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and its business outlook. To listen via telephone, dial (866) 804-3547 (toll free) or (703) 639-1328. This call will be webcast by Shareholder.com and can be accessed at the Company's website at www.maximintegrated.com/company/investor.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 29,	December 28,	March 30,
	2014	2013	2013
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net revenues	$ 605,681	$ 620,274	$ 604,884
Cost of goods sold	265,744	291,602	228,782
Gross margin	339,937	328,672	376,102
Operating expenses:
Research and development	141,493	142,971	134,138
Selling, general and administrative	80,680	83,471	81,954
Intangible asset amortization	4,863	4,968	3,903
Impairment of long-lived assets	-	5,197	-
Severance and restructuring expenses (1)	3,338	10,227	151
Acquisition-related costs	(88)	4,137	-
Other operating expenses (income), net (2)	2,913	7,307	1,678
Total operating expenses	233,199	258,278	221,824
Operating income	106,738	70,394	154,278
Interest and other income (expense), net (3)	5,174	(5,833)	(2,669)
Income before provision for income taxes	111,912	64,561	151,609
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (4)	(10,632)	20,208	22,824
Income from continuing operations	122,544	44,353	128,785
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	-	-	2,603
Net income	$ 122,544	$ 44,353	$ 131,388

Earnings per share: Basic
From continuing operations	$ 0.43	$ 0.16	$ 0.44
From discontinued operations, net of tax	-	-	0.01
Basic	$ 0.43	$ 0.16	$ 0.45

Earnings per share: Diluted
From continuing operations	$ 0.42	$ 0.15	$ 0.43
From discontinued operations, net of tax	-	-	0.01
Diluted	$ 0.42	$ 0.15	$ 0.44

Shares used in the calculation of earnings per share:
Basic	282,627	282,664	292,888
Diluted	288,575	288,565	300,082

Dividends paid per share	$ 0.26	$ 0.26	$ 0.24

(1) Includes severance, retention and lease abandonment charges related to acquisitions, and severance charges related to the reorganization of various business units and manufacturing operations.
(2) Other operating expenses (income), net are primarily for legal settlement, in-process research and development abandoned, contingent consideration adjustments related to certain acquisitions and legal expenses related to Volterra acquisition.
(3) Includes impairment of investments in privately-held companies.
(4) Includes one-time fixed asset tax basis adjustments relating to prior year depreciation expense.

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