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MIPS Technologies Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results

2012-04-26 16:20 ET - News Release

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for home entertainment, networking, mobile and embedded applications, today reported consolidated financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2012 ended March 31, 2012. All financial results are reported in U.S. GAAP unless otherwise noted.

Summary Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Metrics:

  • Revenue was $15.3 million in both Q3'12 and Q2'12
  • Licensee royalty units were 172 million units compared to 186 million units in Q2'12
  • Non-GAAP net loss was $0.8 million or $0.01 per share compared to net income of $0.01 per share in Q2'12
  • Cash and investment balances ended the quarter at $109.5 million, representing a decrease of $1.3 million from December 31, 2011

Revenue from royalties was $11.0 million, while license revenue was $4.3 million. The Company's fiscal Q3'12 GAAP net loss was $2.5 million or $0.05 per share compared to net loss of $1.0 million and $0.02 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

Non-GAAP net loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, which excludes certain stock and non-recurring charges, was $0.8 million or $0.01 per share, compared with income of $0.6 million or $0.01 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. The tables below provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures used in this press release to the corresponding GAAP results.

"Results this quarter came in at the high end of our guidance," said Sandeep Vij, chief executive officer, MIPS Technologies. "We are encouraged by our advancements in the mobile segment, with momentum this quarter both in new MIPS-Based devices coming to market, and reaching key ecosystem milestones. This continued progress together with the imminent launch of a new generation of MIPS products, are laying the foundation for our customers' future MIPS-Based product development."

MIPS Technologies invites you to listen to management's discussion of Q3 2012 results, as well as guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, in a live conference call beginning today at 1:45 p.m. Pacific:

  • Live webcast: visit www.mips.com/company/investor-relations/ for a link to the listen-only webcast
  • Live conference call: dial 312-470-0125; password: MIPS
  • Replay call (available for 30 days shortly following the end of the conference call): dial 402-998-0664; password: MIPS

An audio replay of the conference call will also be posted on the company's website at www.mips.com/company/investor-relations/.

About MIPS Technologies, Inc.

MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS) is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for home entertainment, networking, mobile and embedded applications. The MIPS architecture powers some of the world's most popular products, including broadband devices from Linksys, DTVs and digital consumer devices from Sony, DVD recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco, 32-bit microcontrollers from Microchip Technology and laser printers from Hewlett-Packard. Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, contact (408) 530-5000 or visit www.mips.com.

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Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements; such statements are indicated by forward-looking language such as "plans", "anticipates", "expects", "will", and other words or phrases contemplating future activities including statements about future technology and growth. These forward-looking statements include MIPS Technologies' expectation regarding improvements in financial results. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of different risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the fact that there can be no assurance that our products will achieve market acceptance, changes in our research and development expenses, the anticipated benefits of our partnering relationships may be more difficult to achieve than expected, the timing of or delays in customer orders, delays in the design process, the length of MIPS Technologies' sales cycle, MIPS' ability to develop, introduce and market new products and product enhancements, the level of demand for semiconductors and end-user products that incorporate semiconductors and our ability to compete effectively with larger companies and other companies that are active in our markets. For a further discussion of risk factors affecting our business, we refer you to the risk factors section in the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

MIPS and MIPS-Based are trademarks or registered trademark of MIPS Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

 
MIPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands)
 
 March 31, 2012June 30, 2011
 (unaudited)  
Assets    
Current assets:    
 Cash and cash equivalents $74,701 $69,202
 Short-term investments 34,783 40,194
 Accounts receivable, net 3,414 2,619
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,501 1,615
 Total current assets 114,399 113,630
Equipment, furniture and property, net 2,760 2,014
Goodwill 565 565
Other assets  11,866 5,418
 Total assets $129,590 $121,627
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Current liabilities:    
 Accounts payable $1,745 $1,684
 Accrued liabilities 8,951 8,127
 Deferred revenue 1,241 1,812
 Total current liabilities 11,937 11,623
Long-term liabilities 9,485 5,231
Stockholders' equity 108,168 104,773
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $129,590 $121,627
 
MIPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 2012201120122011
Revenue:        
 Royalties $11,064 $13,415 $37,267 $41,846
 License and contract revenue 4,270 6,633 10,585 22,597
 Total revenue 15,334 20,048 47,852 64,443
Costs and expenses:        
 Cost of sales 348 163 953 1,060
 Research and development 9,086 7,073 25,270 20,024
 Sales and marketing 4,233 5,377 12,956 14,215
 General and administrative 3,443 3,362 10,046 10,253
 Total costs and expenses 17,110 15,975 49,225 45,552
Operating income (loss) (1,776) 4,073 (1,373) 18,891
Other income, net 69 137 136 894
Income (loss) before income taxes (1,707) 4,210 (1,237) 19,785
Provision for income taxes 825 845 1,744 2,968
Income (loss) from continuing operations (2,532) 3,365 (2,981) 16,817
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax -- -- -- 212
Net income (loss) $(2,532) $3,365 $(2,981) $17,029
Net income (loss) per share, basic – from continuing operations $(0.05) $0.06 $(0.06) $0.34
Net income (loss) per share, basic – from discontinued operations $-- $-- $-- $0.00
Net income (loss) per share, basic $(0.05) $0.06 $(0.06) $0.34
Net income (loss) per share, diluted – from continuing operations $(0.05) $0.06 $(0.06) $0.32
Net income (loss) per share, diluted – from discontinued operations $-- $-- $--  $0.00
Net income (loss) per share, diluted $(0.05) $0.06 $(0.06) $0.32
Common shares outstanding, basic 53,111 52,254 52,868 49,820
Common shares outstanding, diluted 53,111 54,889 52,868 53,036
 
MIPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
 
(In thousands)
 
 Nine Months Ended March 31,
 
 20122011
Operating activities:    
Net income (loss) - continuing operations $(2,981) $16,817 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operations    
Depreciation 772  781 
Stock-based compensation 4,673 3,616 
Amortization of intangible assets 378 83 
Gain on exchange and sale of investment -- (611)
Amortization of investment premium, net 379 404
Other non-cash charges 220 165 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (878) 2,952 
Prepaid expenses 79 (417)
Other assets 795  1,130
Accounts payable 95  235
Accrued liabilities (2,197) (2,011)
Deferred revenue  (783) (794) 
Long-term liabilities (105) (700)
Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations 447 21,650 
Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations -- 212
Net cash provided by operating activities 447 21,862
Investing activities:    
Purchases of marketable securities (49,001) (48,225) 
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 2,613 5,413 
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 51,307 28,356 
Capital expenditures (1,578) (698)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 3,341 (15,154)
Financing activities:    
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,771 34,689 
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,771 34,689 
Effect of exchange rates on cash (60) 108 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,499 41,505 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 69,202 31,625
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $74,701 $73,130 
 
MIPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) and NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2012
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2011
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
  GAAP net income (loss) $(2,532) $(972) $3,365
  Net income (loss) per basic share $(0.05) $(0.02) $0.06
  Net income (loss) per diluted share $(0.05) $(0.02) $0.06
(a) Stock-based compensation expense 1,720 1,412 1,474
(b) Severance adjustment 86 49 36
(c) Expenses related to stockholder activities -- 158 --
(d) Tax on change in legal structure -- -- (126)
(e) Gain on investment (29) -- (64)
  Non-GAAP net income  (loss) $(755)  $647  $4,685
  Non-GAAP net income (loss) per basic share $(0.01) $0.01 $0.09
  Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share $(0.01) $0.01 $0.09
  Common shares outstanding – basic 53,111 52,886 52,254
  Common shares outstanding – diluted 53,111 53,658 54,889

These adjustments reconcile the Company's GAAP results of operations to the reported non-GAAP results of operations. The Company believes that presentation of net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share excluding stock-based compensation expense, severance adjustment, expenses related to stockholder activities, tax on change in legal structure, and gain on investment provides meaningful supplemental information to investors, as well as management, that is indicative of the Company's ongoing operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and budgeting purposes. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results, and may be different than non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

(a) This adjustment reflects the stock-based compensation expense. For the third quarter of fiscal 2012 ending March 31, 2012, $1.7 million stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows: $541,000 to research and development, $466,000 to sales and marketing and $713,000 to general and administrative.  For the second quarter of fiscal 2012 ending December 31, 2011, $1.4 million stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows: $532,000 to research and development, $239,000 to sales and marketing and $641,000 to general and administrative. For the third quarter of fiscal 2011 ending March 31, 2011, $1.5 million stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows: $395,000 to research and development, $462,000 to sales and marketing and $617,000 to general and administrative.

(b) This adjustment reflects the severance to the Company's former executives and employees. For the third quarter of fiscal 2012 ending March 31, 2012, $86,000 was allocated to general and administrative. For the second quarter of fiscal 2012 ending December 31, 2011, $49,000 was allocated to general and administrative. For the third quarter of fiscal 2011 ending March 31, 2011, $36,000 was allocated to sales and marketing.

(c) This adjustment reflects the expenses in response to our activities and inquiries of Starboard Value LP allocated to general and administrative.

(d) This adjustment reflects the withholding tax in connection with the change in legal structure of foreign operations.

(e) The adjustment reflects a gain on an investment in a privately held company that was acquired. This gain was recorded in other income (expense).

 
MIPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) and NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
   Nine Months Ended
March 31, 2012
Nine Months Ended
March 31, 2011
  GAAP net income (loss) $(2,981) $17,029
  Net income (loss) per basic share $(0.06) $0.34
  Net income (loss) per diluted share $(0.06) $0.32
(f) Stock-based compensation expense 4,673 3,617
(g) Severance adjustment 446 36
(h) Expenses related to stockholder activities 423 --
(i) Tax on change in legal structure -- 811
(j) Gain from discontinued
operations, net of tax
-- (212)
(k) Gain on investment (29) (611)
  Non-GAAP net income $2,532  $20,670
  Non-GAAP net income per basic share $0.05 $0.41
  Non-GAAP net income per diluted share $0.05 $0.39
  Common shares outstanding – basic 52,868 49,820
  Common shares outstanding – diluted 53,876 53,036

These adjustments reconcile the Company's GAAP results of operations to the reported non-GAAP results of operations. The Company believes that presentation of net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share excluding stock-based compensation expense, severance adjustment, expenses related to stockholder activities, tax on change in legal structure, gain from discontinued operations, net of tax, and gain on investment provides meaningful supplemental information to investors, as well as management, that is indicative of the Company's ongoing operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and budgeting purposes. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results, and may be different than non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

(f) This adjustment reflects the stock-based compensation expense. For the nine months ending March 31, 2012, $4.7 million stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows: $1.5 million to research and development, $1.2 million to sales and marketing and $2.0 million to general and administrative. For the nine months ending March 31, 2011, $3.6 million stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows: $1.0 million to research and development, $1.0 million to sales and marketing and $1.6 million to general and administrative. 

(g) This adjustment reflects the severance to the Company's former executives and employees. For the nine months ending March 31, 2012, $446,000 was allocated as follows: $312,000 to sales and marketing and $134,000 to general and administrative. For the nine months ending March 31, 2011, $36,000 was allocated to sales and marketing.

(h) This adjustment reflects the expenses in response to our activities and inquiries of Starboard Value LP allocated to general and administrative.

(i) This adjustment reflects the withholding tax in connection with the change in legal structure of foreign operations.

(j) The adjustment reflects the gain, net of tax, of the Analog Business Group.

(k) The adjustment reflects a gain on an investment in a privately held company that was acquired. This gain was recorded in other income.

CONTACT: Media Contact:
         Jen Bernier-Santarini
         MIPS Technologies, Inc.
         +1 408-530-5178
         jenb@mips.com
         
         Investor Contact:
         Bill Slater
         MIPS Technologies, Inc.
         +1 408-530-5200
         ir@mips.com

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