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Pixelworks Reports Record Fourth Quarter and 2003 Financial Results

TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2004--Pixelworks, Inc. (Nasdaq:PXLW):

Fourth Quarter Highlights:

  • Record fourth quarter revenue of $40.8 million increased 40% year-over-year and 15% sequentially; Advanced TV and projector revenue grew 209% and 22% year-over-year, respectively, while LCD monitor revenue declined 13%.
  • Gross profit margin of 46.4% (measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP) was up 400 basis points from 42.4% in the third quarter.
  • Record net income was achieved, both on a GAAP and pro forma basis; GAAP net income was $2.9 million, or $0.06 per share, pro forma(a) net income was $5.2 million, or $0.11 per share.

2003 Highlights:

  • Record revenue of $140.9 million increased 37% over $102.6 million in 2002; Advanced TV revenue grew approximately 127% year-over-year while projector and LCD monitor revenue grew approximately 27% and 6%, respectively.
  • GAAP net loss of ($530,000), or ($0.01) per share, improved from a GAAP net loss of ($20.9) million, or ($0.48) per share in 2002; Pro forma net income of $10.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, improved from pro forma net income of $7.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in 2002.

(a) Pro forma gross profit, income before income taxes, and net income (loss), which differs from gross profit, income before income taxes, and net income (loss) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), excludes merger-related and restructuring expenses, and non-cash expenses for amortization of purchased developed technology, in-process research and development expense, and stock-based compensation and amortization of assembled workforce. A schedule reconciling these amounts for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2003, and 2002, and the years ended Dec. 31, 2003, and 2002, are included in this news release. Pixelworks' management believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding Pixelworks' results of operations as these non-GAAP financial measures allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance. Pixelworks' management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to monitor performance of the business. Pixelworks, however, cautions investors to consider these non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Pixelworks, Inc. (Nasdaq:PXLW), a leading provider of system-on-a-chip IC's for the advanced display industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2003.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2003 was $40.8 million, a 40 percent increase over revenue of $29.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2002 and a 15 percent increase over revenue of $35.5 million in the third quarter of 2003. For the year, record revenue of $140.9 million increased 37 percent over revenue of $102.6 million in 2002.

Net income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the fourth quarter of 2003 was a record $2.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with net income of $679,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2002 and a net loss of ($4.1) million, or ($0.09) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2003. Fourth quarter 2003 results include a one-time restructuring charge of approximately $1.1 million (excluded for pro forma reporting purposes) related to the Company's restructuring announced in October and completed during the fourth quarter, together with related non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation and amortization of assembled workforce of approximately $2.4 million (excluded for pro forma reporting purposes). For the year, the Company reported a net loss of ($530,000), or ($0.01) per diluted share, which improved from a net loss of ($20.9) million, or ($0.48) per diluted share, in 2002.

Pro forma net income in the fourth quarter of 2003 was a record $5.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, which improved from pro forma net income of $2.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2002 and pro forma net income of $801,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2003. For the year, pro forma net income increased to $10.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, from pro forma net income of $7.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in 2002.

"Our record fourth quarter financial results clearly reflect the rapidly increasing demand for advanced televisions and our continued leadership in supplying ImageProcessor ICs to the worldwide projector market," said Allen Alley, president, CEO and chairman of Pixelworks.

"The unmistakable signal from the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was that consumers are leading a resurgence in technology spending and that advanced television is one of several product categories expected to benefit. In addition, corporate spending on technology began to show an upturn during the second half of 2003, giving us confidence that the projector market may also experience healthy growth in 2004. We believe we're very well positioned to capitalize on the expected rapid growth in both of these exciting markets," Alley concluded.

Conference Call

Conference Call at 2 p.m. PST, Jan. 27, 2004, -- Pixelworks will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PST, Jan. 27, 2004, which can be accessed at 719-457-2642 and using pass code 380628. The conference call will also be available through a Web broadcast that can be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations section at www.pixelworks.com. A replay of the conference call will be available through Jan. 30, 2004, and can be accessed by calling 719-457-0820 using pass code 380628. A replay of the Web broadcast will be available through Feb. 26, 2004.

Business Outlook for First Quarter 2004

The following statements are based on 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, or mergers or acquisitions that may be completed after Dec. 31, 2003. 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.

Due to very uncertain and unpredictable economic conditions, it is particularly difficult to predict product demand and other related matters.

The Company estimates net income per share in the first quarter of 2004 will be $0.08 to $0.09 on both a GAAP and pro forma basis, based on the following estimates:

  • Revenue of $41.0 to $43.0 million, a year-over-year increase of 28 to 34 percent. Revenue is highly dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, timely new product introductions, the Company's ability to secure additional design wins with customers, growth rates in the flat panel monitor, multimedia projector, and advanced television markets, levels of inventory at distributors and customers, and increased supply of products from the Company's third party foundries.
  • GAAP gross profit margin of 46.0 to 47.0 percent. Pro forma gross profit margin, which excludes an estimated $132,000 in non-cash expense for the amortization of acquired developed technology, of 46.3 to 47.3 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 changes in estimated product mix.
  • R&D and SG&A expenses, combined, of $13.0 to $13.5 million.
  • Non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation and amortization of assembled workforce of approximately $300,000 (excluded for pro forma reporting purposes).
  • Interest income of approximately $250,000.
  • Effective tax rate of 32 to 36 percent of net income before income taxes on both a GAAP and pro forma basis.

About Pixelworks, Inc.

Pixelworks, headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading provider of system-on-a-chip ICs for the advanced display industry. Pixelworks' solutions process and optimize video, computer graphics and Web information for display on a wide variety of devices used in business and consumer markets, including flat-panel monitors, digital televisions and multimedia projectors. Our broad IC product line is used by the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and computer display products to enhance image quality and ease of use. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at www.pixelworks.com.

Pixelworks is a trademark of Pixelworks, Inc. All other trademarks and registration marks are the property of their respective corporations.

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements by Allen Alley and the statements in the Business Outlook for First Quarter 2004 above are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 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: business and economic conditions, changes in growth in the flat panel monitor, multimedia projector, and advanced television industries, changes in customer ordering patterns, competitive factors, such as rival chip architectures, pricing pressures, insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation, continued success in technological advances, shortages of manufacturing capacity from our third-party foundries, litigation involving antitrust and intellectual property, the non-acceptance of the combined technologies by leading manufacturers, and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that the company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.

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

                                 Three Months Ended     Year Ended
                                     December 31,       December 31,
                                 ----------------- -------------------
                                   2003     2002      2003      2002
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
Revenue                          $40,841  $29,129  $140,921  $102,641
Cost of revenue (1)               21,903   15,268    77,528    51,715
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
      Gross profit                18,938   13,861    63,393    50,926

Operating expenses:
   Research and development        5,626    6,540    23,674    23,730
   Selling, general and
    administrative                 6,536    5,606    24,805    21,865
   Merger related expenses             -        -     8,949         -
   Restructuring                   1,122        -     5,049         -
   In-process research and
    development                        -        -         -    24,342
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization of assembled
    workforce                      2,390    1,357     3,530     3,235
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
      Total operating expenses    15,674   13,503    66,007    73,172
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                  3,264      358    (2,614)  (22,246)

Interest income, net                 250      494     1,177     2,275
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                       3,514      852    (1,437)  (19,971)

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                        571      173      (907)      880
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
      Net income (loss)          $ 2,943  $   679  $   (530) $(20,851)
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                         $  0.06  $  0.02  $  (0.01) $  (0.48)
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
   Diluted                       $  0.06  $  0.01  $  (0.01) $  (0.48)
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                          45,753   44,847    45,337    43,397
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
   Diluted                        47,433   46,158    45,337    43,397
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

(1) Includes amortization of acquired developed technology of $132 for
    each of the three months ended Dec. 31, 2003, and 2002, and $529
    and $484 for the years ended Dec. 31, 2003, and 2002,
    respectively.


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

                               Three Months Ended      Year Ended
                                  December 31,        December 31,
                               ------------------- -------------------
                                   2003     2002      2003      2002
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
Revenue                          $40,841  $29,129  $140,921  $102,641
Cost of revenue                   21,771   15,136    76,999    51,231
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma gross profit          19,070   13,993    63,922    51,410

Operating expenses:
 Research and development          5,626    6,540    23,674    23,730
 Selling, general and
  administrative                   6,536    5,606    24,805    21,865
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Total operating expenses        12,162   12,146    48,479    45,595
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma income from
   operations                      6,908    1,847    15,443     5,815

Interest income, net                 250      494     1,177     2,275
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma income before
   income taxes                    7,158    2,341    16,620     8,090

Provision for income taxes         1,912      173     6,408       880
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma net income           $ 5,246  $ 2,168  $ 10,212  $  7,210
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

Pro forma net income per share:
 Basic                           $  0.11  $  0.05  $   0.23  $   0.17
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
 Diluted                         $  0.11  $  0.05  $   0.22  $   0.16
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                            45,753   44,847    45,337    43,397
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
 Diluted                          47,433   46,158    46,673    44,823
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

The above pro forma financial statements are presented for
informational purposes only. Our presentation of pro forma financial
information excludes non-cash expenses resulting from acquisitions and
the issuance of stock options, as well as unusual or infrequent
expenses that are not directly attributable to our ongoing operations
and are expected to be incurred over a limited period of time. Because
of these exclusions, our presentation is not in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America (GAAP). Additionally, our presentation of pro forma financial
information may not be consistent with that of other companies.

We believe that the exclusion of non-cash charges may help the
investor better understand our liquidity position and the use of
tangible resources in our operations, and the exclusion of unusual or
infrequent items provides an alternative measure which may help the
investor evaluate our underlying operating performance. Pro forma
information is not, and should not be considered, a substitute for
financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.


                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
              RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO PRO FORMA BASIS
                (In thousands, except per share data)
                             (Unaudited)

                                             Three Months Ended
                                              December 31, 2003
                                          ----------------------------
                                                                Pro
                                           GAAP   Adjustments   forma
                                          -------- -------------------
Revenue                                   $40,841  $    --    $40,841
Cost of revenue                            21,903     (132)(1) 21,771
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Gross profit                            18,938      132     19,070

Operating expenses:
 Research and development                   5,626        -      5,626
 Selling, general and adminis-
  trative                                   6,536        -      6,536
 Restruct-uring                             1,122   (1,122)(2)      -

  Stock-based compen-sation and
   amorti-zation of assembled
   workforce                                2,390   (2,390)(3)      -
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Total operating expenses                15,674   (3,512)    12,162
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Income from oper-ations                  3,264    3,644      6,908

Interest income, net                          250        -        250
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Income before income taxes               3,514    3,644      7,158

Provision for income taxes                    571    1,341 (4)  1,912
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Net income                             $ 2,943  $ 2,303    $ 5,246
                                           =======  =======    =======
Net income per share:
 Basic                                    $  0.06            $   0.11
                                           =======            ========
 Diluted                                  $  0.06            $   0.11
                                           =======            ========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                                     45,753              45,753
                                           =======            ========
 Diluted                                   47,433              47,433
                                           =======            ========

                                               Three Months Ended
                                               December 31, 2002
                                          ----------------------------
                                                                Pro
                                            GAAP   Adjustments  forma
                                          -------- -------------------
Revenue                                   $29,129  $     -    $29,129
Cost of revenue                            15,268     (132)(1) 15,136
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Gross profit                            13,861      132     13,993

Operating expenses:
 Research and development                   6,540        -      6,540
 Selling, general and adminis-
  trative                                   5,606        -      5,606
 Restruct-uring                                 -        -          -

  Stock-based compen-sation and
   amorti-zation of assembled
   workforce                                1,357   (1,357)(3)      -
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Total operating expenses                13,503   (1,357)    12,146
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Income from oper-ations                    358    1,489      1,847

Interest income, net                          494        -        494
                                           -------  -------    -------
   Income before income taxes                 852    1,489      2,341

Provision for income taxes                    173        -        173
                                           -------  -------    -------

   Net income                             $   679  $ 1,489    $ 2,168
                                           =======  =======    =======
Net income per share:
 Basic                                     $  0.02            $  0.05
                                            =======            =======
 Diluted                                   $  0.01            $  0.05
                                            =======            =======
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                                      44,847             44,847
                                            =======            =======
 Diluted                                    46,158             46,158
                                            =======            =======

(1) Non-cash expenses for amortization of value assigned to an
    acquired company's developed and other core technology at time of
    acquisition.

(2) One-time expenses associated with corporate restructuring.

(3) Non-cash expenses associated with certain stock options issued to
    employees prior to the Company's Initial Public Offering and to
    employees of acquired companies, plus non-cash stock compensation
    expense associated with stock option modifications. Also includes
    non-cash expense associated with amortization of the intangible
    assembled workforce asset recorded in connection with the Jaldi
    Semiconductor asset acquisition.

(4) Adjustment to record the tax effect of pro forma expense
    adjustments.


                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
              RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO PRO FORMA BASIS
                (In thousands, except per share data)
                             (Unaudited)

                                                 Year Ended
                                              December 31, 2003
                                       -------------------------------
                                         GAAP    Adjustments Pro forma
                                       --------- ---------------------

Revenue                                $140,921  $      -    $140,921
Cost of revenue                          77,528      (529)(1)  76,999
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Gross profit                       63,393       529      63,922

Operating expenses:
   Research and development              23,674         -      23,674
   Selling, general and
    administrative                       24,805         -      24,805
   Merger related expenses                8,949    (8,949)(2)       -
   Restructuring                          5,049    (5,049)(3)       -
   In-process research and
    development                               -         -           -
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization
    of assembled workforce                3,530    (3,530)(5)       -
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Total operating expenses           66,007   (17,528)     48,479
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                        (2,614)   18,057      15,443

Interest income, net                      1,177         -       1,177
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                             (1,437)   18,057      16,620

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                              (907)    7,315 (6)   6,408
                                        --------  --------    --------

      Net income (loss)                $   (530) $ 10,742    $ 10,212
                                        ========  ========    ========

Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                               $  (0.01)            $    0.23
                                        ========             =========
   Diluted                             $  (0.01)            $    0.22
                                        ========             =========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                                 45,337                45,337
                                        ========             =========
   Diluted                               45,337                46,673
                                        ========             =========

                                                  Year Ended
                                              December 31, 2002
                                       -------------------------------

                                         GAAP    Adjustments Pro forma
                                       --------- ---------------------

Revenue                                $102,641  $      -    $102,641
Cost of revenue                          51,715      (484)(1)  51,231
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Gross profit                       50,926       484      51,410

Operating expenses:
   Research and development              23,730         -      23,730
   Selling, general and
    administrative                       21,865         -      21,865
   Merger related expenses                    -         -           -
   Restructuring                              -         -           -
   In-process research and
    development                          24,342   (24,342)(4)       -
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization
    of assembled workforce                3,235    (3,235)(5)       -
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Total operating expenses           73,172   (27,577)     45,595
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                       (22,246)   28,061       5,815

Interest income, net                      2,275         -       2,275
                                        --------  --------    --------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                            (19,971)   28,061       8,090

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                               880         -         880
                                        --------  --------    --------

      Net income (loss)                $(20,851) $ 28,061    $  7,210
                                        ========  ========    ========

Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                                $  (0.48)            $   0.17
                                         ========             ========
   Diluted                              $  (0.48)            $   0.16
                                         ========             ========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                                  43,397               43,397
                                         ========             ========
   Diluted                                43,397               44,823
                                         ========             ========

(1) Non-cash expenses for amortization of value assigned to an
    acquired company's developed and other core technology at time of
    acquisition.

(2) Expenses related to the proposed merger with Genesis Microchip
    which was terminated August 5, 2003.

(3) One-time expenses associated with corporate restructuring.

(4) A one-time, non-cash expense for the value assigned to an acquired
    company's existing research and development projects at time of
    acquisition.

(5) Non-cash expenses associated with certain stock options issued to
    employees prior to the Company's Initial Public Offering and to
    employees of acquired companies, plus non-cash stock compensation
    expense associated with stock option modifications. Also includes
    non-cash expense associated with amortization of the intangible
    assembled workforce asset recorded in connection with the Jaldi
    Semiconductor asset acquisition.

(6) Adjustment to record the tax effect of pro forma expense
    adjustments.


                           PIXELWORKS, INC.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (In thousands)
                             (Unaudited)

                                            December 31,  December 31,
                                                2003         2002
                                             ------------ ------------
ASSETS

Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                $     75,165     $ 62,152
   Short-term marketable securities                5,656       24,915
   Accounts receivable, net                        8,468       10,421
   Inventories, net                               10,478        6,788
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets       4,826        3,896
                                             ------------     --------
      Total current assets                       104,593      108,172

Long-term marketable securities                   19,875       14,500
Property and equipment, net                        6,561        9,073
Other assets, net                                 16,205        7,037
Acquired intangible assets, net                    3,535        5,882
Goodwill                                          82,548       82,548
                                             ------------     --------
      Total assets                          $    233,317     $227,212
                                             ============     ========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                          $      4,330     $  5,084
  Accrued liabilities and current
  portion of long-term debt                        8,682        7,312
                                             ------------     --------
      Total current liabilities                   13,012       12,396

Shareholders' equity                             220,305      214,816
                                             ------------     --------
      Total liabilities and shareholders'
       equity                               $    233,317     $227,212
                                             ============     ========

CONTACT: Pixelworks, Inc.
Jeff Bouchard, 503-454-1750 ext. 604 (Investors)
jeffb@pixelworks.com
Chris Bright, 503-454-1750 ext. 594 (Media)
cbright@pixelworks.com
www.pixelworks.com

SOURCE: Pixelworks, Inc.