SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zilog, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZILG), a trusted supplier of application specific, embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for industrial and consumer markets, today reported financial results for its three- and six-month periods ended September 26, 2009. Net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal 2010 second quarter ended September 26, 2009 were $8.1 million, a sequential increase of 12 percent and a year-over-year decrease of 23 percent. The sequential increase exceeded the previously announced guidance range. The increase over the first fiscal quarter sales levels reflected growth in all regions as well as a rise in ongoing licensing royalties. Sales included licensing royalties of $1.0 million in the second fiscal quarter, compared to $0.7 million in the previous quarter and $0.6 million in the second fiscal quarter a year ago. The year-over-year decline in sales reflects the worldwide fall in demand for end products as a result of the global economic downturn. On February 18, 2009, the Company sold its universal remote control and secured transaction processor businesses. In accordance with FASB ASC 205.2 (FAS 144), the comparative financial statements for the Company's previous fiscal periods ended September 27, 2008, have been restated to reflect the sold businesses as discontinued operations. GAAP net income for the fiscal second quarter ended September 26, 2009, was $1.6 million, or 9 cents per share, compared to GAAP net income of $0.4 million, or 2 cents per share, in the previous fiscal quarter and a GAAP net loss of $1.6 million, or 9 cents per share, for the fiscal second quarter a year ago. Net income for the fiscal 2010 second quarter includes a gain from discontinued operations reflecting a receipt of $1.55 million, or 50 percent of an escrow balance that was outstanding from the sale of the businesses in February 2009. The remainder of the escrow balance is expected to be received in February 2010. The previous fiscal quarter's results included $1.0 million in other income for the sale of certain patents and intellectual property rights. Additionally, the results for the second fiscal quarter a year ago included net income from discontinued operations of $2.1 million. "In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we continued the improved performance we achieved in the opening quarter of this fiscal year, as once again we recorded profitability, sequential sales growth, increased cash and a positive book-to-bill ratio. Our second fiscal quarter results exceeded our guidance, reflecting higher margins, lower spending and increased revenues--including a sizeable increase in licensing revenue," said Darin G. Billerbeck, Zilog's president and chief executive officer. "As a result, the second quarter was our third consecutive fiscal quarter of GAAP net income. Even excluding the discontinued operations gain, we were non-GAAP profitable in the second fiscal quarter. These results, combined with our substantial progress in development of our new energy management solutions, gives us growing confidence as the global economy begins to recover." On a year-to-date basis for the six months ended September 26, 2009, sales were $15.3 million and GAAP net income was $2.0 million, or 12 cents per share, compared to sales of $20.1 million and a GAAP net loss of $3.3 million, or 19 cents per share, for the six months ended September 27, 2008. Net income for the fiscal 2010 first half includes net gains of $1.0 million for the sale of patents and intellectual property rights as well as a gain of $1.5 million for discontinued operations offset by special charges of $0.2 million. Additionally, excluding special charges and amortization of intangible assets, operating expenses for continuing operations for the fiscal first half of fiscal 2010 were $7.1 million, a 52 percent reduction from spending levels in the first half of fiscal 2009. Additionally, fiscal 2009 first half results included special charges of $1.1 million related to activities associated with consolidation and outsourcing of certain of the company's activities. The Company reported cash, cash equivalents and long-term investments of $36.4 million at September 26, 2009, compared to $34.7 million and $33.3 million at June 27, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively. Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $0.2 million for the fiscal 2010 second quarter, as compared to net cash used in continuing operating activities of $3.4 million for the second quarter in the prior fiscal year and net cash provided by continuing operating activities of $2.0 million in the previous fiscal quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, as defined below, was positive $0.7 million for the fiscal 2010 second quarter, as compared to negative $2.3 million in the second fiscal quarter a year ago and positive $0.7 million in the prior fiscal quarter. "Our second quarter results reflected the benefits of our business rationalization, including a continued reduction in our overall spending. Our current cost structure scales to support revenue growth with minimal incremental spending. With the stabilization in our business model and the strength of our balance sheet, we are well positioned to take advantage of improvements in the global economy," said Perry J. Grace, Zilog's executive vice president and chief financial officer. "In the short term, we remain cautiously optimistic. December is historically a seasonally slower quarter, although beginning quarter backlog levels for the third quarter fiscal 2010 are higher than they were at the same time last quarter. We are not expecting the third quarter fiscal 2010 licensing royalties to be as high as they were last quarter, and distribution end-demand will be key to determining the final revenue levels for the third quarter," Grace concluded. The Company expects net sales for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ending December 27, 2009, to be lower by 3 percent to 5 percent, as compared to the second fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2009. At December 27, 2009 the Company anticipates to end with cash, cash equivalents and long-term investment levels consistent with those at September 26, 2009. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) The Company may make reference to certain Non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these Non-GAAP measures are useful measures of operating performance and liquidity because they may exclude the impact of certain items, such as amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, depreciation, non-operating interest, income taxes and special charges. However, these Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, net income (loss) and net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, or other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Three Months Ended Sep. 26, Jun. 27, Mar. 31, Dec. 27, Sep. 27, 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 (in thousands) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) to GAAP Net Income (Loss) Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations $333 $394 ($1,776) ($2,871) ($2,563) Non-GAAP adjustments on continuing operations: Special charges and credits 77 135 3,478 1,696 554 Amortization of intangible assets - - 174 209 209 Non-cash stock-based compensation COS 19 19 21 44 30 Non-cash stock-based compensation R&D 20 24 (24) 126 47 Non-cash stock-based compensation SG&A 167 183 201 297 211 Total non-GAAP adjustments, continuing operations 283 361 3,850 2,372 1,051 GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations $50 $33 ($5,626) ($5,243) ($3,614) Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) from continuing operations (Unaudited) Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations (Non-GAAP net income (loss)) excludes special charges and non-cash charges relating to the amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation. Following the sale of the two businesses in February, 2009, Non-GAAP net income (loss) was restated to exclude amounts related to the Company's discontinued operations. We believe that Non-GAAP net income (loss) is a useful measure as it excludes certain special charge items as well as certain non-cash charges, which facilitates a comparison of the Company's operating performance. However, this Non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, the net loss measured in accordance with GAAP. Three Months Ended Sep. 26, Jun. 27, Mar. 31, Dec. 27, Sep. 27, 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 (in thousands) Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) and Cash Flows From Operating Activities to EBITDA Reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA: Net income (loss) from continuing operations $50 $33 ($5,626) ($5,243) ($3,614) Depreciation and amortization 338 318 452 466 478 Interest income (6) (3) (4) (24) (49) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 22 40 (2) 67 62 EBITDA from continuing operations $404 $388 ($5,180) ($4,734) ($3,123) Reconciliation of EBITDA to net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities: EBITDA $404 $388 ($5,180) ($4,734) ($3,123) Provision (benefit) for income taxes (22) (40) 2 (67) (62) Interest Income 6 3 4 24 49 Non-cash stock-based compensation 206 226 198 467 288 Loss on disposition of operating assets - - 986 11 - Changes in other operating assets and liabilities (394) 1,457 (4,119) (571) (577) Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities $200 $2,034 ($8,109) ($4,870) ($3,425) Non-GAAP EBITDA (Unaudited) Management believes that Non-GAAP EBITDA ("EBITDA"), that is Earnings or loss Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, is a useful measure of financial performance. Following the sale of the two businesses in February, 2009, EBITDA was restated to exclude amounts related to the Company's discontinued operations. We believe that the disclosure of EBITDA helps investors more meaningfully evaluate our liquidity position by the elimination of non-cash related items such as depreciation and amortization. We believe that our investors regularly use EBITDA as a measure of the liquidity of our business. Our management uses EBITDA as a supplement to cash flows from operations as a way to assess the cash generated from our business available for capital expenditures and the servicing of other requirements including working capital. Three Months Ended Sep. 26, Jun. 27, Mar. 31, Dec. 27, Sep. 27, 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 (in thousands) Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) and Cash Flows From Operating Activities to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: Net income (loss) from continuing operations $50 $33 ($5,626) ($5,243) ($3,614) Depreciation and amortization 338 318 452 466 478 Interest income (6) (3) (4) (24) (49) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 22 40 (2) 67 62 Special charges and credits 77 135 3,478 1,696 554 Non-cash stock-based compensation 206 226 198 467 288 Adjusted EBITDA, continuing operations $687 $749 ($1,504) ($2,571) ($2,281) Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities: Adjusted EBITDA, continuing operations $687 $749 ($1,504) ($2,571) ($2,281) Special charges and credits (77) (135) (3,478) (1,696) (554) Provision (benefit) for income taxes (22) (40) 2 (67) (62) Interest income 6 3 4 24 49 Loss on disposition of operating assets - - 986 11 - Changes in other operating assets and liabilities (394) 1,457 (4,119) (571) (577) Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities $200 $2,034 ($8,109) ($4,870) ($3,425) Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) EBITDA reflects our Earnings or loss Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. Additionally, management uses separate "Adjusted EBITDA" calculations for purposes of determining certain employees' incentive compensation and, subject to meeting specified Adjusted EBITDA amounts. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, excludes interest, income taxes, effects of changes in accounting principles and non-cash charges such as depreciation, amortization, in-process research and development, and stock-based compensation expense. It also excludes cash and non-cash charges associated with reorganization items and special charges and credits, which represent operational restructuring charges, including asset write-offs, employee termination costs, relocation costs and lease termination costs. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes changes in operating assets and liabilities, which are included in net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. Following the sale of the two businesses in February, 2009, Adjusted EBITDA was restated to exclude amounts related to the Company's discontinued operations. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to cash flows from operations as a way to assess the cash generated from our business available for capital expenditures and the servicing of other requirements including working capital. This Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure allows management to monitor cash generated from the operations of the business. However, this Non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, net loss and net cash provided or used in operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP. About Zilog, Inc. Zilog is a trusted supplier of application specific, embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for the industrial and consumer markets. From its roots as an award-winning architect in the microprocessor and microcontroller industry, Zilog has evolved its expertise beyond core silicon to include SoCs, single board computers, application specific software stacks and development tools that allow embedded designers quick time to market in areas such as energy management, monitoring and metering and motion detection. For more information, visit http://www.zilog.com/. EZ80ACCLAIM!, Zilog, Z8, Z80, eZ80, Z8 ENCORE!, Encore!XP and Zneo are registered trademarks of Zilog, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Other product and or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Cautionary Statements This release contains forward-looking statements (including those related to our expectations for our December 2009 quarter and our position as the global economy recovers as well as our expectations with respect to the remaining escrow funds) relating to expectations, plans or prospects for Zilog, Inc. that are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of Zilog's management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, weakness in our 8-bit classic or embedded flash products could negatively impact our December 2009 fiscal quarter. Changes in requirements for supporting the Transition Services Agreement with Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. could impact our cash projections. Additionally, our ability to attract and retain technical employees may be negatively impacted by uncertainties relating to potential future changes in the ownership and control of the Company which may make it difficult to execute on our long-term strategy. Whether we receive the remaining escrow funds in February 2010 depends on whether there are any claims for indemnification made by the buyer of our remote control and point of sale businesses. Design wins are defined as the projected one-year net sales for a customer's new product design for which the Company has received at least a $1,000 purchase order for its devices. Design win estimates are determined based on projections from customers and may or may not be realized. Whether or not Zilog achieves anticipated revenue from design wins can be dependent on the timeliness of customers to ramp and whether or not the project in question is as commercially successful as the customers anticipated. Notwithstanding changes that may occur with respect to customer matters relating to the forward-looking statements, Zilog does not expect to, and disclaims any obligation to update such statements until release of its next quarterly earnings announcement or in any other manner. Zilog, however, reserves the right to update such statement, or any portion thereof, at any time for any reason. The financial information presented herein is unaudited and is subject to change as a result of subsequent events or adjustments, if any, arising prior to the filing of the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 26, 2009. For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, and any subsequently filed reports. All documents also are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov/ or from the Company's website at http://www.zilog.com/. Contact: Daniel Francisco Francisco Group Zilog Communications (916) 812-8814 Zilog, Inc. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) Sept. 26, March 31, 2009 2009 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $35,998 $32,230 Accounts receivable, net 3,446 1,698 Receivables under transition services agreement 845 1,696 Escrow receivable related to sold business 1,550 3,100 Inventories 3,747 4,022 Deferred tax asset 10 10 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 685 1,199 Current assets associated with discontinued operations - 960 Total current assets 46,281 44,915 Long term investments 375 1,100 Property, plant and equipment, net 2,152 2,347 Goodwill 2,211 2,211 Other assets 1,173 1,079 Total assets $52,192 $51,652 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short term debt $- $346 Accounts payable 2,722 1,939 Payables under transition services agreement 3,496 275 Income taxes payable 170 195 Accrued compensation and employee benefits 1,373 1,349 Other accrued liabilities 3,478 3,828 Deferred income including remaining escrow 5,022 8,024 Current liabilities associated with discontinued business - 1,256 Total current liabilities 16,261 17,212 Deferred tax liability 10 10 Other non-current liabilities 1,857 2,804 Total liabilities 18,128 20,026 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 186 186 Additional paid-in capital 127,876 127,436 Treasury stock (7,563) (7,563) Other comprehensive income 185 173 Accumulated deficit (86,620) (88,606) Total stockholders' equity 34,064 31,626 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $52,192 $51,652 Zilog, Inc. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sep. 26, Sep. 27, Sep. 26, Sep. 27, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net sales from continuing operations $8,070 $10,474 $15,305 $20,078 Cost of sales 4,386 6,086 8,906 11,345 Gross margin 3,684 4,388 6,399 8,733 Gross margin % 45.7% 41.9% 41.8% 43.5% Operating expenses: Research and development 1,179 1,757 2,210 3,490 Selling, general and administrative 2,370 5,723 4,851 11,215 Special charges 77 554 212 1,144 Amortization of intangible assets - 209 - 418 Total operating expenses 3,626 8,243 7,273 16,267 Operating income (loss)from continuing operations 58 (3,855) (874) (7,534) Interest and other income : Interest income 6 49 9 119 Other income, net 8 254 1,010 350 Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision income taxes 72 (3,552) 145 (7,065) Provision for income taxes 22 62 62 116 Net income (loss) from Net income (loss) from continuing operations 50 (3,614) 83 (7,181) Net income from discontinued operations 36 2,058 356 3,884 Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 1,547 - 1,547 - Net income (loss) $1,633 ($1,556) $1,986 ($3,297) Basic and diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per share - ($0.21) - ($0.42) Basic and diluted net income from discontinued operations per share - $0.12 $0.02 $0.23 Basic and diluted net income from gain on sale of discontinued operations net of tax per share $0.09 - $0.09 - Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share $0.09 ($0.09) $0.12 ($0.19) Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share 17,291 16,949 17,262 16,937 Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share 17,297 16,949 17,268 16,937 Zilog, Inc. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sep. 26, Sep. 26, Sep. 27, Sep. 27, 2009 2008 2009 2008 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) from continuing operations $50 ($3,614) $83 ($7,181) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by continuing operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 338 478 656 914 Disposition of operating assets - - - 35 Non-cash stock-based compensation 206 288 431 659 Amortization of fresh-start intangible assets - 209 - 418 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (1,243) (765) (1,748) (373) Receivable under transition services agreement 639 - 851 - Escrow receivable 1,550 - 1,550 - Patent assignment receivable 1,000 - - - Inventories (406) 963 275 1,307 Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets 207 (137) 432 (194) Accounts payable 95 24 783 1,712 Payable under transition services agreement 266 - 3,221 - Accrued compensation and employee benefits (60) (58) 24 678 Deferred income from disti and escrow (1,831) (486) (3,002) (902) Accrued and other current and non-current liabilities (611) (327) (1,322) 901 Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities 200 (3,425) 2,234 (2,026) Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities 36 2,842 60 1,870 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Redemption of long term investments 525 50 725 475 Capital expenditures (141) (78) (461) (437) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 384 (28) 264 38 Net cash provided by sale of discontinued operations 1,547 - 1,547 - CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from short term debt - - - 660 Payments on short term debt - (346) (346) (346) Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase and stock option plans 5 26 9 76 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 5 (320) (337) 390 Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities - 1 - 2 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 2,172 (930) 3,768 274 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 33,826 17,829 32,230 16,625 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $35,998 $16,899 $35,998 $16,899 Zilog, Inc. SELECTED UNAUDITED TRENDED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Amounts in thousands except percentages, selected key metrics and per share amounts) Three Months Ended Sep. 26, Jun. 27, Mar. 31, Dec. 27, Sep. 27, 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 Sales & Expenses Information: Net sales from continuing operations $8,070 $7,235 $7,044 $9,035 $10,474 Cost of sales 4,386 4,520 4,379 6,091 6,086 Gross margin 3,684 2,715 2,665 2,944 4,388 Gross margin % 45.7% 37.5% 37.8% 32.6% 41.9% Operating expenses: Research and development 1,179 1,031 1,118 1,657 1,757 Selling, general and administrative 2,370 2,481 3,442 4,696 5,723 Special charges and credits 77 135 3,478 1,696 554 Amortization of intangible assets - - 174 209 209 Total operating expenses 3,626 3,647 8,212 8,258 8,243 Operating loss from continuing operations 58 (932) (5,547) (5,314) (3,855) Interest income 6 3 4 24 49 Other income (expense) 8 1,002 (85) 114 254 Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 72 73 (5,628) (5,176) (3,552) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 22 40 (2) 67 62 Net income (loss) from continuing operations $50 $33 ($5,626) ($5,243) ($3,614) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 36 320 (3,831) (425) 2,058 Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 1,547 - 21,606 - - Net income (loss) $1,633 $353 $12,149 ($5,668) ($1,556) Basic and diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per share - - ($0.33) ($0.31) ($0.21) Basic and diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share - $0.02 ($0.22) ($0.02) $0.12 Basic and diluted net income from gain on sale of discontinued operations per share $0.09 - $1.26 - - Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share $0.09 $0.02 $0.71 ($0.33) ($0.09) Weighted average basic shares 17,291 17,230 17,171 17,071 16,949 Weighted average diluted shares 17,297 17,230 17,171 17,071 16,949 Net Sales Information: Net Sales - by channel Direct $2,310 $1,685 $1,849 $1,625 $2,404 Distribution 5,760 5,550 5,195 7,410 8,070 Total net sales $8,070 $7,235 $7,044 $9,035 $10,474 Net Sales - by region America's $3,629 $2,840 $2,975 $3,569 $3,783 Asia (including Japan) 3,471 3,349 2,571 4,046 4,899 Europe 970 1,046 1,498 1,420 1,792 Total net sales $8,070 $7,235 $7,044 $9,035 $10,474 Selected Key Metrics (as defined in our Form 10-Q and 10-K) Days sales outstanding 38 27 22 28 22 Net sales to inventory ratio (annualized) 8.6 8.7 7.0 8.0 7.5 Current ratio 2.8 2.6 2.6 1.5 1.6 Distributor weeks of inventory 12 12 18 13 12 Other Selected Financial Metrics Depreciation and amortization $338 $318 $452 $466 $478 Stock based compensation $205 $226 $198 $467 $288 Capital expenditures $141 $320 $107 $82 $78 Cash and cash equivalents $35,998 $33,826 $32,230 $13,560 $16,899 Long term investments $375 $900 $1,100 $1,300 $1,450 Cash and long term investments $36,373 $34,726 $33,330 $14,860 $18,349 Short term debt - - $346 $693 $1,039 Cash and long term investments, net of debt $36,373 $34,726 $32,984 $14,168 $17,310 EBITDA, adjusted $687 $749 ($1,504) ($2,571) ($2,281) DATASOURCE: Zilog, Inc. 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