QuickLogic Announces Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter Results -- Company Returns to GAAP Profitability and New Product Revenue Increases 20% Sequentially


SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2010) -  QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the lowest power Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs) leader, today announced the financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2010.

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was $7.3 million, up 13% sequentially and 120% compared to the third quarter of 2009. During the third quarter, new product revenue increased 20% sequentially to $2.8 million, accounting for 38% of total revenue. During the third quarter, legacy product revenue increased 9% sequentially to $4.6 million, accounting for 62% of total revenue in the third quarter.

Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the net income for the third quarter of 2010 was $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010 and a net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2010 was $0.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with a non-GAAP net income of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010 and a non-GAAP net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009. 

"We are pleased to report our second consecutive quarter of doubling year-over-year revenue growth, as well as our return to profitability," said Tom Hart, QuickLogic's Chairman of the Board and CEO. "Our CSSP strategy is clearly being embraced by our targeted customers, driven by our innovative technology, unique engagement model and the user experience our solutions bring to the mobile consumer."

Conference Call

QuickLogic will hold a conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time today, November 2, 2010, to discuss its current financial results. The conference call is being webcast and can be accessed via QuickLogic's website at www.quicklogic.com. To join the live conference, please dial (877) 377-7094 by 2:20 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. A recording of the call will be available starting one hour after completion of the call. To access the recording, please call (706) 645-9291 and reference the passcode: 18996275. The call recording will be archived until Friday, November 5, 2010 and the webcast will be available for 12 months.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) is the inventor and pioneer of innovative, customizable semiconductor solutions for mobile and portable electronics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs). These silicon plus software solutions are called Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs). CSSPs enable our customers to bring their products to market more quickly and remain in the market longer, with the low power, cost and size demanded by the mobile and portable electronics market. For more information about QuickLogic and CSSPs, visit www.quicklogic.com. Code: QUIK-G

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

QuickLogic reports financial information in accordance with GAAP, but believes that non-GAAP financial measures are helpful in evaluating its operating results and comparing its performance to comparable companies. Accordingly, the Company excludes charges related to stock-based compensation, restructuring, the write-down of the Company's investment in TowerJazz Semiconductor Ltd., the effect of the write-off of long-lived assets and the tax effect on other comprehensive income in calculating non-GAAP (i) income (loss) from operations, (ii) net income (loss), (iii) net income (loss) per share, and (iv) gross margin percentage. The Company provides this non-GAAP information to enable investors to evaluate its operating results in a manner similar to how the Company analyzes its operating results and to provide consistency and comparability with similar companies in the Company's industry.

Management uses the non-GAAP measures, which exclude gains, losses and other charges that are considered by management to be outside of the Company's core operating results, internally to evaluate its operating performance against results in prior periods and its operating plans and forecasts. In addition, the non-GAAP measures are used to plan for the Company's future periods, and serve as a basis for the allocation of Company resources, management of operations and the measurement of profit-dependent cash and equity compensation paid to employees and executive officers.

Investors should note, however, that the non-GAAP financial measures used by QuickLogic may not be the same non-GAAP financial measures, and may not be calculated in the same manner, as that of other companies. QuickLogic does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures alone or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures is included in the financial statements portion of this press release. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures with their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Safe Harbor Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements made by our CEO relating to the revenue generating potential of new products, which is dependent on the market acceptance of our products and the level of customer orders. Actual results could differ materially from the results described in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: delays in the market acceptance of the Company's new products; the ability to convert design opportunities into customer revenue; our ability to replace revenue from end-of-life products; the level and timing of customer design activity; the market acceptance of our customers' products; the risk that new orders may not result in future revenue; our ability to introduce and produce new products based on advanced wafer technology on a timely basis; our ability to adequately market the low power, competitive pricing and short time-to-market of our new products; intense competition, including the introduction of new products by competitors; our ability to hire and retain qualified personnel; changes in product demand or supply; capacity constraints; and general economic conditions. These factors and others are described in more detail in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's prior press releases.

ArcticLink, pASIC, PolarPro, QuickLogic, QuickPCI and QuickRAM are registered trademarks and Eclipse and the QuickLogic logo are trademarks of QuickLogic Corporation. All other brands or trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

Note to Editors: Financial Tables Follow

               
               
QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)  
(Unaudited)  
               
      Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
      October 3, 2010     September 27, 2009     July 4, 2010     October 3, 2010     September 27, 2009  
Revenue   $ 7,333     $ 3,332     $ 6,479     $ 19,241     $ 10,795  
Cost of revenue, excluding inventory write-down and related charges and long-lived asset impairment     2,619       1,955       2,553       7,215       5,127  
Inventory write-down and related charges     17       231       -       90       467  
Long-lived asset impairment     -       150       -       -       150  
Gross profit     4,697       996       3,926       11,936       5,051  
Operating expenses:                                        
  Research and development     1,817       1,400       1,533       5,410       4,889  
  Selling, general and administrative     2,535       2,525       2,518       7,388       7,877  
Income (loss) from operations     345       (2,929 )     (125 )     (862 )     (7,715 )
Gain on sale of TowerJazz Semiconductor Ltd. shares                             993          
Interest expense     (12 )     (31 )     (27 )     (57 )     (78 )
Interest income and other (expense), net     25       (30 )     (50 )     (46 )     (31 )
Income (loss) before income taxes     358       (2,990 )     (202 )     28       (7,824 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     (192 )     7       13       (164 )     (4 )
Net income (loss)   $ 550     $ (2,997 )   $ (215 )   $ 192     $ (7,820 )
                                           
Net income (loss) per share:                                        
  Basic   $ 0.02     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.26 )
  Diluted   $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.26 )
                                           
Weighted average shares:                                        
  Basic     35,634       30,322       35,383       35,436       30,104  
  Diluted     38,711       30,322       35,383       37,911       30,104  
 
 
 
QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 3, 2010     September 27, 2009     July 4, 2010     October 3, 2010     September 27, 2009  
GAAP income (loss) from operations   $ 345     $ (2,929 )   $ (125 )   $ (862 )   $ (7,715 )
  Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:                                        
    Cost of revenue     34       110       39       120       232  
    Research and development     147       213       180       502       439  
    Selling, general and administrative     387       535       414       1,231       1,138  
  Adjustment for long-lived asset impairment within:                                        
    Cost of revenue     -       150       -       -       150  
  Adjustment for the write-off of equipment within:                                        
    Cost of revenue     -       96       -       -       96  
    Selling, general and administrative     8       2       -       8       2  
Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations   $ 921     $ (1,823 )   $ 508     $ 999     $ (5,658 )
   
GAAP net income (loss)   $ 550     $ (2,997 )   $ (215 )   $ 192     $ (7,820 )
  Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:                                        
    Cost of revenue     34       110       39       120       232  
    Research and development     147       213       180       502       439  
    Selling, general and administrative     387       535       414       1,231       1,138  
  Adjustment for long-lived asset impairment within:                                        
    Cost of revenue     -       150       -       -       150  
  Adjustment for the write-off of equipment within:                                        
    Cost of revenue     -       96       -       -       96  
    Selling, general and administrative     8       2       -       8       2  
    Other expense     -       -       -       -       13  
  Adjustment for gain on sale of TowerJazz Semiconductor Ltd. Shares     -       -       -       (993 )     -  
  Adjustment for tax effect on other comprehensive income     (209 )     -       -       (209 )     -  
Non-GAAP net income (loss)   $ 917     $ (1,891 )   $ 418     $ 851     $ (5,750 )
   
GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share   $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.26 )
  Adjustment for stock-based compensation     0.02       0.03       0.02       0.05       0.06  
  Adjustment for long-lived asset impairment     -       0.01       -       -       0.01  
  Adjustment for write-off of equipment     *       *       -       *       *  
  Adjustment for gain on sale of TowerJazz Semiconductor Ltd. Shares     -       -       -       (0.03 )     -  
  Adjustment for tax effect on other comprehensive income     (0.01 )     -       -       (0.01 )     -  
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share   $ 0.02     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.01     $ 0.02     $ (0.19 )
   
GAAP gross margin percentage     64.0 %     29.9 %     60.6 %     62.0 %     46.8 %
  Adjustment for stock-based compensation     0.5       3.3       0.6       0.7       2.1  
  Adjustment for write-off of long-lived asset     -       4.5       -       -       1.4  
  Adjustment for write-off of equipment     -       2.9       -       -       0.9  
Non-GAAP gross margin percentage     64.5 %     40.6 %     61.2 %     62.7 %     51.2 %
                                         

* Figures were not considered in the reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP measures due to the insignificant amount.

                     
                     
                     
QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
(In thousands)  
(Unaudited)  
                     
        October 3, 2010     January 3, 2010 (1)  
ASSETS                
                     
Current assets:                
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 19,153     $ 18,195  
  Short-term investment in TowerJazz Semiconductor Ltd.     870       868  
  Accounts receivable, net     4,009       2,457  
  Inventories     2,641       2,119  
  Other current assets     860       536  
    Total current assets     27,533       24,175  
Property and equipment, net     2,505       2,693  
Investment in TowerJazz Semiconductor Ltd.     -       437  
Other assets     195       296  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 30,233     $ 27,601  
                     
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                     
Current liabilities:                
  Revolving line of credit   $ 2,000     $ 2,000  
  Trade payables     2,419       2,721  
  Accrued liabilities     1,019       1,108  
  Deferred income     9       -  
  Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations     406       249  
    Total current liabilities     5,853       6,078  
                     
Long-term liabilities:                
  Capital lease obligations, less current portion     37       264  
  Other long-term liabilities     119       -  
    Total liabilities     6,009       6,342  
                     
Stockholders' equity:                
  Common stock, at par value     36       35  
  Additional paid-in capital     181,187       177,862  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income     577       1,130  
  Accumulated deficit     (157,576 )     (157,768 )
    Total stockholders' equity     24,224       21,259  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 30,233     $ 27,601  
                 

(1) Derived from the January 3, 2010 audited balance sheet included in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K of QuickLogic Corporation.

   
   
   
QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION  
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
(Unaudited)  
             
    Percentage of Revenue     Change in Revenue  
    Q3 2010   Q3 2009   Q2 2010     Q3 2009 to Q3 2010     Q2 2010 to Q3 2010  
COMPOSITION OF REVENUE                        
Revenue by product (1):                        
  New products 38 % 41 % 35 %   103 %   20 %
  Legacy Products 62 % 59 % 65 %   133 %   10 %
                           
Revenue by geography:                        
  North America 35 % 47 % 33 %   61 %   19 %
  Europe 10 % 20 % 13 %   19 %   -9 %
  Rest of world 45 % 26 % 43 %   272 %   19 %
  Japan 10 % 7 % 11 %   241 %   3 %
                           

(1) New products represent products introduced since 2005, and include ArcticLink, ArcticLink II, PolarPro, PolarPro II, Eclipse II and QuickPCI II products. Legacy products include Eclipse, pASIC 1, pASIC 2, pASIC 3, QuickDSP, QuickFC, QuickMIPS, QuickPCI, QuickRAM and V3 products, as well as royalty revenue, programming hardware and software.

Contact Information:

Contacts:
Ralph S. Marimon
Vice President of Finance
Chief Financial Officer
(408) 990-4000