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Pixelworks Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2008--Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), an innovative provider of powerful video and pixel processing technology, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

First quarter 2008 revenue was $24.0 million, at the high end of management guidance, reflecting stable revenue generation from the Company's core projector and advanced television businesses as well as sales of legacy products. Revenue for the first quarter declined 11% sequentially from $27.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and was unchanged from $24.0 million in the first quarter of 2007.

First quarter 2008 GAAP gross profit margin was 48.7 percent, unchanged from 48.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and up 7.6 percentage points from 41.1 percent in the first quarter of 2007. Cost of sales included restructuring charges and non-cash expenses totaling $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2008, $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2007. First quarter 2008 non-GAAP gross profit margin was 51.7 percent, compared with 51.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and 44.5 percent in the first quarter of 2007. Higher GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit margin in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007 was the result of continued improvements in material pricing and production yields, as well as a favorable mix of products sold.

First quarter 2008 GAAP operating expenses were $12.5 million, at the low end of management guidance, compared with $19.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and $22.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. First quarter 2008 GAAP operating expenses included $1.0 million in restructuring charges and $1.0 million in non-cash expenses; fourth quarter GAAP operating expenses included $6.2 million in restructuring charges and $1.6 million in non-cash expenses; and first quarter 2007 GAAP operating expenses included $2.8 million in restructuring charges and $1.8 million in non-cash expenses.

Non-GAAP operating expenses were $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2008, at the low end of management guidance, down $1.4 million from $11.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and down $7.3 million from $17.8 million in the first quarter of 2007. The significant year over year decrease in GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses was a direct result of the Company's restructuring actions, which are focused on returning Pixelworks to profitability.

A benefit from income taxes of $1.6 million on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis in the first quarter of 2008 resulted from non-recurring items related to refundable research and experimentation credits, the reversal of a tax contingency item and a true-up of deferred tax assets in a foreign jurisdiction to reflect a higher enacted tax rate.

First quarter 2008 GAAP net income was $6.1 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to net loss of $(6.4) million, or $(0.14) per share in the fourth quarter of 2007 and net loss of $(12.4) million, or $(0.25) per share in the first quarter of 2007. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company recorded net income of $3.8 million, or $0.08 per share in the first quarter of 2008, compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.05 per share in the fourth quarter of 2007 and net loss of $(7.0) million, or $(0.14) per share in the first quarter of 2007.

Items excluded from non-GAAP net income in the first quarter of 2008 include 1) a net gain of $11.6 million realized on the repurchase of $50.2 million of the Company's convertible subordinated debentures, and 2) the reclassification of a $6.5 million unrealized loss on an equity investment in a publicly-traded foundry partner from shareholders' equity to the statement of operations. The reclassification was required based on the duration of time that the investment has been below cost and the decline in the stock price during the quarter.

Under its previously announced stock repurchase program, the Company repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares during the first quarter of 2008.

"During the first quarter, we achieved further reductions in operating expenses as a result of our ongoing restructuring initiatives and improved our balance sheet with the retirement of debt," said Bruce Walicek, President and CEO of Pixelworks. "While revenue came in at the high end of the range during this seasonally slow quarter, we began to see the effects of a more cautious global consumer spending environment among our customers. We will remain focused on continuing to deliver improvements to our business model while leveraging our R&D investment into value added products and markets."

Business Outlook for Second 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 March 31, 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 second quarter of 2008 of ($0.03) to $(0.10) and to record non-GAAP net income (loss) per share of $(0.05) to $0.02, based on the following estimates:

  • The Company anticipates second quarter revenue of $19 million to $21 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 46.0 to 49.0 percent. Non-GAAP gross profit margin of approximately 49.5 to 52.5 percent, which excludes an estimated $0.7 million for the amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring charges and stock-based compensation. 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 $11.5 million to $12.5 million and non-GAAP operating expenses of $10.0 million to $11.0 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses exclude approximately $1.5 million in expenses for stock-based compensation, restructuring charges and amortization of acquired intangible assets.
  • Interest and other income, net of approximately $150,000 on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis.
  • A tax provision of $250,000 to $750,000 on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis.

Conference Call at 2 p.m. PDT, April 24, 2008 - Pixelworks will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PDT, April 24, 2008, which can be accessed by calling 617-597-5364 and using pass code 54437929. The Web broadcast 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 April 29, 2008, and can be accessed by calling 617-801-6888 and using pass code 80515620.

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.

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 a gain on the repurchase of long-term debt, an other-than-temporary impairment of a marketable security, 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 Second 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 advanced television, multimedia projector, advanced media processor, and LCD panel and monitor markets; changes in consumer confidence or spending; changes in customer ordering patterns or lead times; seasonality in the consumer electronics market; the success of our products in expanded markets; success in achieving operating efficiencies from our restructuring efforts, our efforts to maintain profitability and a positive EBITDA, competitive factors, such as rival chip architectures, introduction or traction by competing designs, or pricing pressures; insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation; our product mix; new product yield rates, changes in regional demand for our product, non-acceptance of the combined technologies by leading manufacturers; changes in the recoverability of intangible assets and long lived assets; supply of products from third party foundries; 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.

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

                                             Three Months Ended
                                      --------------------------------
                                      March 31, December 31, March 31,
                                        2008         2007      2007
                                      --------- ------------ ---------

Revenue, net                          $ 23,976    $  26,970  $ 23,981
Cost of revenue (1)                     12,305       13,826    14,128
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
    Gross profit                        11,671       13,144     9,853

Operating expenses:
  Research and development (2)           6,722        8,180    11,975
  Selling, general and administrative
   (3)                                   4,686        5,202     7,525
  Restructuring                          1,008        6,237     2,768
  Amortization of acquired intangible
   assets                                   90           90        90
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
    Total operating expenses            12,506       19,709    22,358
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
    Loss from operations                  (835)      (6,565)  (12,505)

Gain on repurchase of long-term debt,
 net                                    11,557            -         -
Other-than-temporary impairment of
 marketable security                    (6,490)           -         -
Interest income                            983        1,361     1,527
Interest expense                          (573)        (639)     (657)
Amortization of debt issuance costs       (146)        (165)     (165)
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
    Interest and other income, net       5,331          557       705
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
    Income (loss) before income taxes    4,496       (6,008)  (11,800)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes    (1,637)         441       622
                                      --------- ------------ ---------

    Net income (loss)                 $  6,133    $  (6,449) $(12,422)
                                      ========= ============ =========

Net income (loss) per share - basic
 and diluted                          $   0.14    $   (0.14) $  (0.25)
                                      ========= ============ =========

Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Basic                                 44,791       46,292    48,780
                                      ========= ============ =========
  Diluted                               49,943       46,292    48,780
                                      ========= ============ =========

________________________________

(1) Includes:
   Amortization of acquired developed
    technology                        $    705    $     705  $    705
   Restructuring                             -           25       101
   Stock-based compensation                 18           28        20

(2) Includes stock-based compensation      449          602       670

(3) Includes stock-based compensation      425          894     1,033
                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (1)
                        (Dollars in thousands)
                             (Unaudited)

                                             Three Months Ended
                                      --------------------------------
                                      March 31, December 31, March 31,
                                        2008         2007      2007
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit
 and non-GAAP gross profit

GAAP gross profit                     $ 11,671     $ 13,144  $  9,853

Amortization of acquired developed
 technology                                705          705       705
Restructuring                                -           25       101
Stock-based compensation                    18           28        20
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
  Total reconciling items included in
   cost of revenue                         723          758       826
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
Non-GAAP gross profit                 $ 12,394     $ 13,902  $ 10,679
                                      ========= ============ =========

Non-GAAP gross profit margin              51.7%        51.5%     44.5%
                                      ========= ============ =========

Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP
 operating expenses

GAAP operating expenses               $ 12,506     $ 19,709  $ 22,358

Reconciling item included in research
 and development:
  Stock-based compensation                 449          602       670
Reconciling item included in selling,
 general and administrative:
  Stock-based compensation                 425          894     1,033
Restructuring                            1,008        6,237     2,768
Amortization of acquired intangible
 assets                                     90           90        90
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
  Total reconciling items included in
   operating expenses                    1,972        7,823     4,561
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
Non-GAAP operating expenses           $ 10,534     $ 11,886  $ 17,797
                                      ========= ============ =========

----------------------------------------------------------------------
(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 a
 gain on the repurchase of long-term debt, an other-than-temporary
 impairment of a marketable security, 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 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.
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (1)
                (In thousands, except per share data)
                             (Unaudited)

                                             Three Months Ended
                                      --------------------------------
                                      March 31, December 31, March 31,
                                        2008         2007      2007
                                      --------- ------------ ---------
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP
 net income (loss)

GAAP net income (loss)                $  6,133     $ (6,449) $(12,422)

Gain on repurchase of long-term debt,
 net                                   (11,557)           -         -
Other than temporary impairment of
 marketable security                     6,490            -         -
Reconciling items included in cost of
 revenue                                   723          758       826
Reconciling items included in
 operating expenses                      1,972        7,823     4,561
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments           -          123        29
                                      --------- ------------ ---------

Non-GAAP net income (loss)            $  3,761     $  2,255  $ (7,006)
                                      ========= ============ =========

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share
 - basic and diluted                  $   0.08     $   0.05  $  (0.14)
                                      ========= ============ =========

Non-GAAP weighted average shares
 outstanding
  Basic                                 44,791       46,292    48,780
                                      ========= ============ =========
  Diluted                               44,829       46,357    48,780
                                      ========= ============ =========

----------------------------------------------------------------------
(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 a
 gain on the repurchase of long-term debt, an other-than-temporary
 impairment of a marketable security, 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 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)

                                                March 31, December 31,
                                                   2008        2007
                                                --------- ------------

                    ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                      $ 45,314    $ 74,572
  Short-term marketable securities                 27,920      34,581
  Accounts receivable, net                          5,844       6,223
  Inventories, net                                  8,253      11,265
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets         4,465       3,791
                                                --------- ------------
    Total current assets                           91,796     130,432

Long-term marketable securities                     8,177       9,804
Property and equipment, net                         6,188       6,148
Other assets, net                                   7,276       6,902
Debt issuance costs, net                            1,362       2,260
Acquired intangible assets, net                     5,576       6,370
                                                --------- ------------
    Total assets                                 $120,375    $161,916
                                                ========= ============

     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                               $  3,751    $  3,992
  Accrued liabilities and current portion of
   long-term liabilities                           11,864      13,848
  Current portion of income taxes payable             208         232
                                                --------- ------------
    Total current liabilities                      15,823      18,072

Long-term liabilities, net of current portion       1,723       1,236
Income taxes payable, net of current portion       10,250      10,635
Long-term debt                                     89,752     140,000
                                                --------- ------------
    Total liabilities                             117,548     169,943

Shareholders' equity (deficit)                      2,827      (8,027)
                                                --------- ------------
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $120,375    $161,916
                                                ========= ============

CONTACT: Pixelworks, Inc.
Steven Moore, 408-200-9221
smoore@pixelworks.com

SOURCE: Pixelworks, Inc.