SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRID), a leader in high-performance semiconductor system solutions for the connected home, today announced results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011.
For the quarter, the company reported net revenues of $80.1 million, which compares with $69.6 million in the prior sequential quarter and $176.6 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2010. On a generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis, the company reported a net loss for the quarter of $39.1 million, or $0.22 per share. This compares with a net loss of $26.3 million, or $0.15 per share in the prior sequential quarter and a net loss of $17.5 million, or $0.10 per share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2010.
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was $20.3 million, or $0.11 per share, which compares with $21.7 million, or $0.12 per share, in the prior sequential quarter and a non-GAAP net loss of $0.0 million, or $0.00 per share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2010. A detailed reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP net income (loss) is provided as a supplement to the attached financial statements.
"During the past several months, we secured design wins for future production, began a substantial restructuring to reduce our breakeven level, and agreed to the sale and leaseback of our Shanghai building, which will contribute cash in the current quarter, " said Dr. Bami Bastani, Trident's chief executive officer and president. "However, given the loss of a significant expected IP deal, delays in mass production of new programs, and a soft consumer electronics market, we anticipate that the quarterly loss in the fourth quarter will be at least as large as what we have seen over the past year, further eroding our cash position. As a result, we are evaluating strategic alternatives to improve our near term liquidity and preserve our design wins and customer relationships. "
Recent Announcements
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The company announced on Sept. 26, 2011 that was implementing a restructuring program to lower its breakeven point through a realignment of its workforce, from approximately 1,275 employees worldwide to approximately 1,000 employees by early 2012.
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Philips selected Trident's TV550 System-on-Chip (SoC) and FRC-V 240Hz Picture Quality Engine to power Philips' complete range of Smart LED and 3D TV solutions, including its EISA "Best 3DTV" award winner.
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LG CNS selected Trident's advanced set-top box SoCs to power its new line of advanced Android-based hybrid set-top boxes. Trident also announced that GBN, a South Korean cable service provider, has begun commercial deployment of the LG CNS boxes. LG CNS is the service infrastructure provider for GBN and developed the complete end-to-end Android STB software for the Trident solution.
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AOC, with its ODM partner TPV, has selected Trident's. HiDTV® Pro-SXL SOC for AOC's new series of Digital TVs for Brazil and other South American markets. When coupled with Trident's FRC MEMC solution, AOC is able to extend the same design to address the high end 120Hz market as well.
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Kaon Media has selected Trident's advanced SOC for its Android-based set-top box.
Outlook
The company's outlook for any period is based on current expectations and is subject to various factors, including those set forth in the Forward-Looking Information statement below. Actual results may differ materially. For the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2011, the company offered the following guidance:
- Net revenues are expected to be in the range of $50 million to $56 million.
- GAAP gross margins are expected to be in the range of 16% to 20%, including the impact of approximately $8 million of amortization of acquired intangibles. Non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be in the range of 32% to 34%.
- GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in the range of $49 million to $52 million, including the impact of approximately $3 million to $4 million of cash restructuring, $2 million of stock compensation expense, and $1 million of amortization of acquired intangibles. Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in the range of $43 million to $45 million.
- GAAP operating loss is expected to be in the range of $38 million to $43 million. This reflects the impact of an expected $14 million to $15 million of total GAAP adjustments.
- Non-GAAP operating loss is expected to be in the range of $24 million to $28 million.
- Provision for income taxes is expected to be approximately $1 million.
- Cash balance as of the end of the quarter is expected to be in the range of $25 million to $35 million. This balance includes the expected net proceeds from the Shanghai building sale of approximately $20 million, which is expected to be used primarily in China, and assumes more favorable payment terms with certain vendors.
Investor Conference Call
Date: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Domestic Dial-In: 800.573.4754
International Dial-In: 617.224.4325
Passcode: 12954474
A replay of the conference call will be available for one week, beginning on Nov. 3, 2011 and will be accessible by calling 888-286-8010 (domestic) or +1-617-801-6888 (international) using access code 65791851. This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Trident's web site at: http://www.tridentmicro.com. The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call at www.fulldisclosure.com, Thomson/CCBN's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson's password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the consolidated financial results prepared under GAAP, Trident uses a non-GAAP conforming, or non-GAAP, measure of net income (loss) that is GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses and gains. Non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP expenses give an indication of Trident's baseline performance before gains, losses or other charges that are considered by management to be outside the company's core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP measures as a percentage of net revenues are used to identify key trends in performance and measure key results against objectives. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be materially different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Trident computes non-GAAP net income (loss) by adjusting GAAP net income (loss) for acquisition-related expenses, stock-based compensation expense, expenses related to the stock option investigation and related matters, legal settlements, restructuring charges, expenses related to software license fees, amortization and impairment of intangible assets from acquisitions, impairment loss, backlog amortization, capital gains and losses and dividend income. A detailed reconciliation between net loss on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP net income (loss) is provided in an attached table.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial expectations for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, expected restructuring activity, and our evaluation of strategic alternatives to improve liquidity. The forward-looking statements made above are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially depending on a number of factors. These risks include, in particular, our success in pursuing strategic alternatives to improve our liquidity, our ability to reduce expenses, our ability to negotiate more favorable payment terms with certain vendors, our ability to obtain design wins among major OEMs for our products, the timing of mass production of new products, and competitive pressures, including pricing and competitors' new product introductions, and our ability to retain key employees globally. Additional factors that may affect Trident's business are described in detail in Trident's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at http://www.sec.gov.
About Trident Microsystems, Inc.
Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading force in the digital home entertainment market, delivering an extensive range of platform solutions that enhance the consumer experience in the Connected Home. As one of the top-three semiconductor providers to both the TV and set-top box markets, Trident's solutions can be found in the products of leading OEMs and channel partners worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the Company's web site: www.tridentmicro.com.
NOTE: Trident is a trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 |
| Net revenues | $80,088 | $69,569 | $176,568 | $237,990 | $438,619 |
| Cost of revenues | 61,957 | 51,567 | 128,398 | 181,980 | 343,738 |
| Gross profit | 18,131 | 18,002 | 48,170 | 56,010 | 94,881 |
| % of net revenues | 22.6% | 25.9% | 27.3% | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Research and development expenses | 36,607 | 35,491 | 44,709 | 107,957 | 131,427 |
| % of net revenues | 45.7% | 51.0% | 25.3% | 45.4% | 30.0% |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 16,707 | 16,519 | 19,459 | 53,090 | 61,906 |
| % of net revenues | 20.9% | 23.7% | 11.0% | 22.3% | 14.1% |
| Goodwill impairment | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,851 |
| % of net revenues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Restructuring charges | 3,496 | (73) | 2,301 | 8,148 | 15,166 |
| % of net revenues | 4.4% | (0.1)% | 1.3% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Operating loss | (38,679) | (33,935) | (18,299) | (113,185) | (121,469) |
| % of net revenues | (48.3)% | (48.8)% | (10.4)% | (47.6)% | (27.7)% |
| Gain (loss) on investment | -- | 2,098 | (94) | 2,098 | (303) |
| Gain on acquisition | -- | -- | -- | -- | 43,402 |
| Interest and other income, net | 435 | 5,024 | 2,628 | 6,312 | 3,479 |
| Loss before income taxes | (38,244) | (26,813) | (15,765) | (104,775) | (74,891) |
| % of net revenues | (47.8)% | (38.5)% | (8.9)% | (44.0)% | (17.1)% |
| Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 874 | (554) | 1,749 | 1,375 | 219 |
| % of net revenues | 1.1% | (0.8)% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Net loss | ($39,118) | ($26,259) | ($17,514) | ($106,150) | ($75,110) |
| % of net revenues | (48.8)% | (37.7)% | (9.9)% | (44.6)% | (17.1)% |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share | ($0.22) | ($0.15) | ($0.10) | ($0.60) | ($0.47) |
| Shares used in basic and diluted per share computation | 178,237 | 176,056 | 174,553 | 176,744 | 159,624 |
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| September 30, | June 30, | December 31, | ||
| (In thousands) | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| ASSETS | ||||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 35,928 | $ 51,619 | $ 93,224 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 39,475 | 32,699 | 62,328 | |
| Accounts receivable from related parties | 5,052 | 6,402 | 7,337 | |
| Inventories | 19,018 | 13,406 | 23,025 | |
| Note receivable from related party | 20,884 | 20,884 | 20,884 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 16,310 | 15,418 | 18,330 | |
| Total current assets | 136,667 | 140,428 | 225,128 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 25,962 | 31,076 | 31,566 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 52,001 | 60,861 | 82,921 | |
| Long-term receivable from related party | -- | 500 | 1,500 | |
| Other assets | 27,057 | 32,978 | 29,826 | |
| Total assets | $241,687 | $265,843 | $370,941 | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Accounts payable | $ 15,365 | $ 8,145 | $ 7,828 | |
| Accounts payable to related parties | 21,443 | 16,142 | 26,818 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 53,285 | 51,174 | 79,305 | |
| Income taxes payable | 3,523 | 3,683 | 2,077 | |
| Total current liabilities | 93,616 | 79,144 | 116,028 | |
| Long-term income taxes payable | 22,764 | 23,681 | 25,476 | |
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,055 | 2,376 | 4,933 | |
| Total liabilities | 117,635 | 105,401 | 146,637 | |
| Stockholders' equity | ||||
| Preferred stock | -- | -- | -- | |
| Common stock | 183 | 180 | 177 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 440,717 | 437,992 | 434,825 | |
| Accumulated deficit | (316,848) | (277,730) | (210,698) | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 124,052 | 160,442 | 224,304 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $241,686 | $265,843 | $370,941 | |
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| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||
| GAAP Gross profit | $ 18,131 | $ 18,002 | $ 48,170 | $ 56,010 | $ 94,881 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (1) | 7,915 | 8,760 | 11,612 | 25,792 | 38,800 | ||
| Stock-based compensation expense (2) | 82 | 62 | 82 | 232 | 272 | ||
| Impairment of intangible assets other than goodwill (3) | -- | -- | (337) | -- | 1,756 | ||
| Non-GAAP Gross profit | $ 26,128 | $ 26,824 | $ 59,527 | $ 82,034 | $ 135,709 | ||
| % of Net revenues | 32.6% | 38.6% | 33.7% | 34.5% | 30.9% | ||
| GAAP Research and development expenses (R&D) | $ 36,607 | $ 35,491 | $ 44,709 | $ 107,957 | $ 131,427 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (1) | (627) | (664) | (775) | (1,987) | (2,084) | ||
| Stock-based compensation expense (2) | (698) | (885) | (841) | (2,309) | (2,623) | ||
| Impairment of intangible assets other than goodwill (3) | (729) | -- | -- | (1,427) | -- | ||
| Non-GAAP Research and development expenses | $ 34,553 | $ 33,942 | $ 43,093 | $ 102,234 | $ 126,720 | ||
| % of Net revenues | 43.1% | 48.8% | 24.4% | 43.0% | 28.9% | ||
| GAAP Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) | $ 16,707 | $ 16,519 | $ 19,459 | $ 53,090 | $ 61,906 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (1) | (318) | (926) | (1,329) | (2,442) | (3,422) | ||
| Stock-based compensation expense (2) | (763) | (734) | (938) | (2,398) | (1,863) | ||
| Impairment of intangible assets other than goodwill (3) | (4,025) | -- | -- | (4,025) | -- | ||
| Stock options related professional fees (4) | (185) | (142) | (471) | (538) | (1,222) | ||
| Acquisition-related expenses (5) | -- | -- | (188) | (18) | (5,337) | ||
| Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 11,416 | $ 14,717 | $ 16,533 | $ 43,669 | $ 50,062 | ||
| % of Net revenues | 14.3% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 18.3% | 11.4% | ||
| GAAP Operating Loss | $ (38,679) | $ (33,935) | $ (18,299) | $ (113,185) | $ (121,469) | ||
| Total of above adjustments to Gross profit, R&D and SG&A | 15,342 | 12,173 | 15,899 | 41,168 | 57,379 | ||
| Restructuring Charges (6) | 3,496 | (73) | 2,301 | 8,148 | 15,166 | ||
| Impairment of goodwill (3) | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,851 | ||
| Non-GAAP Operating Loss | $ (19,841) | $ (21,835) | $ (99) | $ (63,869) | $ (41,073) | ||
| % of Net revenues | -24.8% | -31.4% | -0.1% | -26.8% | -9.4% | ||
| GAAP Net loss | $ (39,118) | $ (26,259) | $ (17,514) | $ (106,150) | $ (75,110) | ||
| Total operating loss adjustments | 18,838 | 12,100 | 18,200 | 49,316 | 80,396 | ||
| Legal settlements (9) | -- | (5,412) | (817) | (5,412) | (2,491) | ||
| (Gain) loss on investment (8) | -- | (2,098) | 94 | (2,098) | 303 | ||
| (Gain) on acquisition (7) | -- | -- | -- | -- | (43,402) | ||
| Non-GAAP Net loss | $ (20,280) | $ (21,669) | $ (37) | $ (64,344) | $ (40,304) | ||
| % of Net revenues | -25.3% | -31.1% | 0.0% | -27.0% | -9.2% | ||
| GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per share | $ (0.22) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.60) | $ (0.47) | ||
| GAAP shares - basic and dilutive | 178,237 | 176,056 | 174,553 | 176,744 | 159,624 | ||
| (1) Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets represents the amortization of identifiable intangible assets. Management deemed that | |||||||
| these acquisition-related charges are not related to Trident's core operating performance and it is appropriate to exclude those charges | |||||||
| from Trident's non-GAAP financial measures, as it enhances the ability of investors to compare Trident's period-over-period operating results. | |||||||
| (2) Stock-based compensation expense relates primarily to equity awards such as stock options and restricted stock. This is a non-cash expense that | |||||||
| varies in amount from period to period and is dependent on market forces that are often beyond Trident's control. Hence, management excludes this item | |||||||
| from the non-GAAP financial measures. | |||||||
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(3) Charges for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets were $729 for impairment of licenses and $4,025 for impairment of an enterprise resource planning system for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Management believes that these charges are not directly associated with the Company's core operating performance. |
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| (4) Stock options related professional fees are excluded from the non-GAAP net loss calculation. Management believes that these professional fees are | |||||||
| not related to the Company's ongoing business and operating performance of Trident. | |||||||
| (5) Acquisition-related expenses represent external costs incurred in connection with our acquisition, which we generally would not have incurred in the | |||||||
| normal course of business. | |||||||
| (6) Management believes that restructuring charges are not directly associated with the Company's core operating performance. | |||||||
| (7) The purchase price allocation assigned $43.4 million to gain on acquisition. Management believes that gain on acquisition | |||||||
| is not related to the ongoing business and operating performance of Trident. | |||||||
| (8) Management believes that (Gain) loss on investments are not related to the ongoing business and operating performance of Trident. | |||||||
| (9) Management believes that legal settlements are not related to the ongoing business and operating performance of Trident. | |||||||