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Pixelworks Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Higher Gross Profit, Lower Spending Drive Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Cash Flow from Operations

TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), an innovative provider of powerful video and pixel processing technology, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Third quarter 2008 revenue was $21.5 million, at the high end of management guidance of $20 million to $22 million. Revenue for the third quarter was up 3% sequentially from $20.8 million in the second quarter of 2008 and was down 24% from $28.1 million in the third quarter of 2007.

Third quarter 2008 GAAP gross profit margin was 53.3 percent, up from 50.5 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and up 10.3 percentage points from 43.0 percent in the third quarter of 2007. Third quarter 2008 non-GAAP gross profit margin was 56.6 percent, up from 54.0 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and up 10.9 percentage points from 45.7 percent in the third quarter of 2007. Higher GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit margin in the third quarter of 2008 resulted primarily from continuing improvements in inventory management and lower product costs, as well as a more favorable mix of products sold in the third quarter of 2008.

Third quarter 2008 GAAP operating expenses were $11.0 million, down 5% from $11.6 million in the second quarter of 2008 and down 33% from $16.4 million in the third quarter of 2007. Third quarter 2008 GAAP operating expenses included $0.1 million in restructuring charges and $0.4 million in stock-based compensation expense; second quarter 2008 GAAP operating expenses included restructuring charges and non-cash expenses of $0.7 million; and third quarter 2007 GAAP operating expenses included $3.0 million in restructuring charges and non-cash expenses.

Non-GAAP operating expenses of $10.5 million in the third quarter of 2008 were down 4% from $10.9 million in the second quarter of 2008 and down 22% from $13.4 million in the third quarter of 2007. The significant year-over-year decreases in GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses were a direct result of the Company's restructuring actions.

Third quarter 2008 GAAP net income was $8.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(1.3) million, or $(0.09) per share in the second quarter of 2008 and net loss of $(4.4) million, or $(0.27) per share in the third quarter of 2007. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company recorded net income of $0.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2008, compared to net loss of $(0.1) million, or $(0.00) per share in the second quarter of 2008 and net loss of $(0.9) million, or $(0.05) per share in the third quarter of 2007. Income and loss per share amounts in prior periods have been adjusted to reflect the Company's June 4, 2008 reverse stock split.

Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2008 excludes a net gain of $8.1 million realized on the repurchase of $29.1 million of the Company's convertible subordinated debentures during the quarter. As a result of this repurchase and effective balance sheet management, the Company's total cash and marketable securities balance exceeded its long-term debt balance by $2.2 million at September 30, 2008. The third quarter of 2008 is the first quarter end that the Company's cash and marketable securities balances have exceeded its long-term debt balance since the first quarter of 2005.

Under its previously announced stock repurchase program, the Company repurchased approximately 424,000 shares of its common stock during the third quarter of 2008.

"Our third quarter financial performance was at the high end of expectations, as we continued to drive further improvements in gross margin, closely manage expenses and strengthen our balance sheet. Strength in our financial metrics drove positive cash flow from operations of $6.2 million and our sixth consecutive quarter of positive EBITDA," said Bruce Walicek, President and CEO of Pixelworks. "We secured key design wins for both new and current products with leading electronics manufacturers, and made steady progress against our new product roadmap. As we enter the fourth quarter, we are encouraged by our progress to date and remain focused on tightly managing our financial performance and executing against our turnaround plan."

Business Outlook for Fourth Quarter 2008

The following statements are based on the Company's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of any investments outside the ordinary course of business, mergers or acquisitions that may be completed after September 30, 2008 or other future events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute a suggestion by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this release will not be realized.

The Company expects to record GAAP net loss per share in the fourth quarter of 2008 of ($0.13) to $(0.32) and to record non-GAAP net income (loss) per share of $0.03 to $(0.16), based on the following estimates:

    --  The Company anticipates fourth quarter revenue of $18.5
        million to $20.5 million. Revenue is highly dependent on a
        number of factors including, but not limited to, consumer
        confidence and spending, seasonality in the consumer
        electronics market, general economic conditions, the Company's
        ability to secure additional design wins, timely customer
        transition to new product designs, new product introductions,
        production yields, growth rates in the advanced television,
        multimedia projector, advanced media processor, and LCD
        monitor and panel markets, levels of inventory at distributors
        and customers, and supply of products from third party
        foundries.

    --  GAAP gross profit margin of approximately 45 to 48 percent.
        Non-GAAP gross profit margin of approximately 49 to 52
        percent. Gross profit margin may be higher or lower than
        expected due to many factors including, but not limited to,
        competitive pricing actions, changes in estimated product
        costs, revenue levels and product mix, new product yields, and
        inventory and warranty reserve changes.

    --  GAAP operating expenses of $11.0 million to $12.0 million and
        non-GAAP operating expenses of $10.0 million to $11.0 million.

    --  Nominal interest and other income, net on both a GAAP and
        non-GAAP basis.

    --  A tax provision of $750,000 on a GAAP basis and $250,000 on a
        non-GAAP basis.

    Conference Call Information

Pixelworks will host a conference call today at 2 p.m. Pacific Time, which can be accessed by calling 617-213-8893 and using passcode 96153749. A Web broadcast of the call can be accessed by visiting the Company's investor page at www.pixelworks.com. For those unable to listen to the live Web broadcast, it will be archived for 30 days. A replay of the conference call will also be available through midnight on October 28, 2008, and can be accessed by calling 617-801-6888 and using passcode 58117784.

About Pixelworks, Inc.

Pixelworks, headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, is an innovative designer, developer and marketer of video and pixel processing technology semiconductors and software for high-end digital video applications. At design centers in Shanghai and San Jose, Pixelworks engineers push pixel performance to new levels for leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and professional displays worldwide.

For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at www.pixelworks.com.

Note: Pixelworks(R) and the Pixelworks logo(R) are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release makes reference to non-GAAP gross profit margins, operating expenses and net income (loss) which exclude gains on the repurchase of long-term debt, an other-than-temporary impairment of a marketable security, other income, restructuring charges, acquisition-related items and stock-based compensation expense, all of which are required under GAAP. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide a meaningful perspective on its underlying cash flow dynamics, but cautions investors to consider these measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, its consolidated financial results as presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included in this earnings release which is available in the investor relations section of the Company's website.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains statements, including the statements in Bruce Walicek's quote and the "Business Outlook for Fourth Quarter 2008" section above, that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the federal Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could vary materially from the description contained herein due to many factors including those described above and the following: changes in growth in the multimedia projector, advanced television, advanced media processor, and LCD panel and monitor markets; competitive factors, such as rival chip architectures, introduction or traction by competing designs, or pricing pressures; changes in customer ordering patterns or lead times; seasonality in the consumer electronics market; new product yield rates; supply of products from third party foundries; the success of our products in expanded markets; our efforts to maintain profitability and a positive EBITDA; insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation; changes in the recoverability of intangible assets and long lived assets; and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

The forward-looking statements we make today, speak as of today, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any such statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after today. Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and subsequent SEC filings for a description of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the preliminary results announced.

- Financial Tables Follow -

                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (In thousands, except per share data)
                             (Unaudited)

                         Three Months Ended        Nine Months Ended
                    ----------------------------  --------------------
                    Sept. 30, June 30, Sept. 30,  Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
                      2008      2008     2007       2008      2007
                    --------- -------- ---------  --------------------

Revenue, net        $ 21,479  $20,793  $ 28,133    $ 66,248  $ 79,010
Cost of revenue (1)   10,028   10,295    16,025      32,628    45,447
                    --------- -------- ---------  ---------- ---------
     Gross profit     11,451   10,498    12,108      33,620    33,563

Operating expenses:
   Research and
    development (2)    6,476    7,193     8,962      20,391    30,612
   Selling, general
    and
    administrative
    (3)                4,413    4,491     5,697      13,590    20,235
   Restructuring         121     (158)    1,645         971     7,048
   Amortization of
    acquired
    intangible
    assets                 -       74        89         164       269
                    --------- -------- ---------  ---------- ---------
     Total
      operating
      expenses        11,010   11,600    16,393      35,116    58,164
                    --------- -------- ---------  ---------- ---------
     Income (loss)
      from
      operations         441   (1,102)   (4,285)     (1,496)  (24,601)

Gain on repurchase
 of long-term debt,
 net                   8,113        -         -      19,670         -
Interest income          405      553     1,454       1,941     4,425
Interest expense        (343)    (419)     (658)     (1,335)   (2,003)
Amortization of
 debt issuance
 costs                   (83)    (125)     (165)       (354)     (496)
Other income               -      218         -         218         -
Other-than-
 temporary
 impairment of
 marketable
 security                  -        -         -      (6,490)        -
                    --------- -------- ---------  ---------- ---------
     Interest and
      other income,
      net              8,092      227       631      13,650     1,926
                    --------- -------- ---------  ---------- ---------
     Income (loss)
      before income
      taxes            8,533     (875)   (3,654)     12,154   (22,675)

Provision (benefit)
 for income taxes        314      375       775        (948)    1,796
                    --------- -------- ---------  ---------- ---------

     Net income
      (loss)        $  8,219  $(1,250) $ (4,429)   $ 13,102  $(24,471)
                    ========= ======== =========  ========== =========

Net income (loss)
 per share:
   Basic            $   0.57  $ (0.09) $  (0.27)   $   0.90  $  (1.50)
                    ========= ======== =========  ========== =========
   Diluted          $   0.56  $ (0.09) $  (0.27)   $   0.89  $  (1.50)
                    ========= ======== =========  ========== =========

Weighted average
 shares
 outstanding:
   Basic              14,383   14,577    16,307      14,629    16,284
                    ========= ======== =========  ========== =========
   Diluted            15,399   14,577    16,307      14,640    16,284
                    ========= ======== =========  ========== =========


-------------------
(1) Includes:
    Amortization of
     acquired
     developed
     technology     $    705  $   705  $    705    $  2,115  $  2,115
    Stock-based
     compensation          8       20        22          46        70
    Restructuring          -        -        11           -       147
(2)Includes stock-
    based
    compensation         177      449       538       1,075     1,718
(3)Includes stock-
    based
    compensation         227      313       684         965     2,633
                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (1)
                (In thousands, except per share data)
                             (Unaudited)

                        Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                  ------------------------------  --------------------
                  Sept. 30,  June 30,  Sept. 30,  Sept. 30,  Sept. 30,
                    2008       2008      2007       2008       2007
                  ------------------------------  --------------------
Reconciliation of
 GAAP and non-
 GAAP gross
 profit

GAAP gross profit  $ 11,451  $ 10,498   $ 12,108   $ 33,620  $ 33,563

Amortization of
 acquired
 developed
 technology             705       705        705      2,115     2,115
Stock-based
 compensation             8        20         22         46        70
Restructuring             -         -         11          -       147
                  ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
 Total
  reconciling
  items included
  in cost of
  revenue               713       725        738      2,161     2,332
                  ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Non-GAAP gross
 profit            $ 12,164  $ 11,223   $ 12,846   $ 35,781  $ 35,895
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========

Non-GAAP gross
 profit margin         56.6%     54.0%      45.7%      54.0%     45.4%
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========

Reconciliation of
 GAAP and non-
 GAAP operating
 expenses

GAAP operating
 expenses          $ 11,010  $ 11,600   $ 16,393   $ 35,116  $ 58,164

Reconciling item
 included in
 research and
 development:
 Stock-based
  compensation          177       449        538      1,075     1,718
Reconciling item
 included in
 selling, general
 and
 administrative:
 Stock-based
  compensation          227       313        684        965     2,633
Restructuring           121      (158)     1,645        971     7,048
Amortization of
 acquired
 intangible
 assets                   -        74         89        164       269
                  ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
 Total
  reconciling
  items included
  in operating
  expenses              525       678      2,956      3,175    11,668
                  ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Non-GAAP
 operating
 expenses          $ 10,485  $ 10,922   $ 13,437   $ 31,941  $ 46,496
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========

Reconciliation of
 GAAP and non-
 GAAP net income
 (loss)

GAAP net income
 (loss)            $  8,219  $ (1,250)  $ (4,429)  $ 13,102  $(24,471)

Reconciling items
 included in cost
 of revenue             713       725        738      2,161     2,332
Reconciling items
 included in
 operating
 expenses               525       678      2,956      3,175    11,668
Gain on
 repurchase of
 long-term debt,
 net                 (8,113)        -          -    (19,670)        -
Other income              -      (218)         -       (218)        -
Other than
 temporary
 impairment of
 marketable
 security                 -         -          -      6,490         -
Tax effect of
 non-GAAP
 adjustments           (596)        -       (134)      (596)     (123)
                  ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------

Non-GAAP net
 income (loss)     $    748  $    (65)  $   (869)  $  4,444  $(10,594)
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========

Non-GAAP net
 income (loss)
 per share -
 basic and
 diluted           $   0.05  $  (0.00)  $  (0.05)  $   0.30  $  (0.65)
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========

Non-GAAP weighted
 average shares
 outstanding
 Basic               14,383    14,577     16,307     14,629    16,284
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========
 Diluted             14,392    14,577     16,307     14,640    16,284
                  ========== ========= ========== ========== =========


----------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Our non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP
 net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share differs
 from GAAP gross profit, GAAP operating expenses, GAAP net income
 (loss) and GAAP net income (loss) per share due to the exclusion of
 gains on the repurchase of long-term debt, an other-than-temporary
 impairment of a marketable security, other income, restructuring
 charges, acquisition-related items and stock-based compensation
 expense. Pixelworks' management believes the presentation of non-GAAP
 gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP net income (loss)
 and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share provides useful information
 to investors regarding Pixelworks' results of operations by allowing
 investors to better evaluate underlying cash flow dynamics.
 Pixelworks' management also uses each of these non-GAAP measures
 internally to better evaluate underlying cash flow dynamics.
 Pixelworks, however, cautions investors to consider these non-GAAP
 financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our
 GAAP financial measures.
                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (In thousands)
                             (Unaudited)

                                           September 30, December 31,
                                                2008         2007
                                           ------------- -------------

                  ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                 $     42,780 $     74,572
  Short-term marketable securities                18,560       34,581
  Accounts receivable, net                         5,948        6,223
  Inventories, net                                 5,257       11,265
  Prepaid expenses and other current
   assets                                          3,771        3,791
                                           ------------- -------------
  Total current assets                            76,316      130,432

Long-term marketable securities                    1,490        9,804
Property and equipment, net                        4,839        6,148
Other assets, net                                  5,387        6,902
Debt issuance costs, net                             764        2,260
Acquired intangible assets, net                    4,091        6,370
                                           ------------- -------------
  Total assets                              $     92,887 $    161,916
                                           ============= =============

   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable                           $      4,541 $      3,992
 Accrued liabilities and current portion
  of long-term liabilities                         7,396       13,848
 Current portion of income taxes payable               -          232
                                           ------------- -------------
  Total current liabilities                       11,937       18,072

Long-term liabilities, net of current
 portion                                           1,501        1,236
Income taxes payable, net of current
 portion                                          10,866       10,635
Long-term debt                                    60,634      140,000
                                           ------------- -------------
  Total liabilities                               84,938      169,943

Shareholders' equity (deficit)                     7,949       (8,027)
                                           ------------- -------------
  Total liabilities and shareholders'
   equity                                   $     92,887 $    161,916
                                           ============= =============

Source: Pixelworks, Inc.