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Pixelworks Reports Third Quarter 2004 Financial Results

TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2004--Pixelworks, Inc. (Nasdaq:PXLW):

  • Revenue of $44.0 million in the third quarter increased 24% from $35.5 million in the third quarter of 2003
  • GAAP net income in the third quarter of $5.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, improved from GAAP net loss of ($4.1) million, or ($0.09) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2003
  • Pro forma(A) net income of $5.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, improved from $0.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2003

(A) Pro forma gross profit, operating income, income before income taxes, and net income, differ from gross profit, operating income, income before income taxes, and net income in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles by excluding merger-related, restructuring, and non-cash expenses for amortization of purchased developed technology, and stock-based compensation and amortization of assembled workforce. A schedule reconciling these amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 is 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-chip ICs for the advanced display industry, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2004 was $44.0 million, a 24 percent increase over revenue of $35.5 million in the third quarter of 2003 and a 9 percent decrease from revenue of $48.5 million in the second quarter of 2004.

Net income in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the third quarter of 2004 was $5.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of ($4.1) million or ($0.09) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2003 and net income of $5.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004. Third quarter 2004 GAAP results include non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation, amortization of assembled workforce, and amortization of acquired developed technology of $340,000 (excluded for pro forma reporting purposes).

Pro forma net income in the third quarter of 2004 was $5.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, which compared to pro forma net income of $801,000, or $0.02 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2003 and pro forma net income of $6.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004.

"While third quarter revenue came in below our July outlook, largely due to unexpected softness in LCD monitor and advanced television business, we were pleased that we were still able to achieve the high end of our earnings estimates as a result of better than expected operating margins," said Allen Alley, President, CEO and Chairman of Pixelworks. "The order softness we experienced in September has continued into October and lacks the seasonal strength we were previously expecting. We now believe we are too late into the season to expect to see meaningful order upside during the remainder of the fourth quarter, and accordingly, believe fourth quarter revenues will be below those of the third quarter."

"Looking forward, we are pleased with our competitive position entering 2005. Our new Photopia products are just beginning to ramp from the handful of lead customers we had in the third quarter to what we expect will be a very broad group of customers representing every geography and application by the first quarter of 2005," added Alley.

Conference Call at 2 p.m. PDT, October 20, 2004 - Pixelworks will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PDT, October 20, 2004, which can be accessed at 719-457-2622 and using pass code 890311. 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 October 23, 2004, and can be accessed by calling 719-457-0820 using pass code 890311. A replay of the Web broadcast will be available through November 19, 2004.

Business Outlook for Fourth 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 September 30, 2004. 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 estimates net income per share in the fourth quarter of 2004 will be $0.04 to $0.07 on a GAAP basis and $0.05 to $0.08 on a pro forma basis, based on the following estimates:

  • Revenue of $37.0 to $41.0 million. 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 48.0 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 48.3 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 $15.0 to $15.5 million.
  • Non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation and amortization of assembled workforce of approximately $200,000 (excluded for pro forma reporting purposes).
  • Interest income, net of approximately $600,000.
  • The estimated effective tax rate for the fourth quarter is expected to be 20 to 25 percent of income before taxes on a GAAP basis, and slightly lower on a pro forma basis. The fourth quarter effective tax rate is based on an estimated effective tax rate for the year of 31 to 32 percent of income before taxes.
About Pixelworks, Inc.

Pixelworks, headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading provider of system-on-chip ICs for the advanced display industry. Pixelworks' solutions provide the intelligence for advanced televisions, multimedia projectors and flat panel monitors by processing and optimizing video and computer graphics signals to produce high quality images. Many of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and computer display products utilize our technology to enhance image quality and ease of use of their products.

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 Fourth 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: changes in growth in the multimedia projector, advanced television, and flat panel monitor industries; changes in customer ordering patterns or lead times; 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; lack of continued success in technological advances; shortages of manufacturing capacity from our third-party foundries; litigation involving intellectual property or other matters, 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  Nine Months Ended
                                  September 30,       September 30,
                                ------------------ -------------------
                                  2004      2003     2004       2003
                                --------  -------- ---------  --------

Revenue                          $43,970  $35,516  $137,749  $100,080
Cost of revenue (1)               21,896   20,453    68,598    55,625
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
        Gross profit              22,074   15,063    69,151    44,455

Operating expenses:
   Research and development        7,782    6,375    22,507    19,976
   Selling, general and
    administrative                 6,900    5,464    20,020    16,341
   Merger related expenses             -    5,971         -     8,948
   Restructuring                       -    3,927         -     3,927
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization of assembled
    workforce                        208      268       706     1,141
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
        Total operating expenses  14,890   22,005    43,233    50,333
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
        Income (loss) from
         operations                7,184   (6,942)   25,918    (5,878)

Interest income                    1,474      248     2,238       937
Interest expense                    (657)      (1)     (952)      (10)
Amortization of debt issuance
 costs                              (179)       -      (294)        -
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
        Interest income, net         638      247       992       927
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
        Income (loss) before
         income taxes              7,822   (6,695)   26,910    (4,951)

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                      2,373   (2,554)    9,149    (1,478)
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------

        Net income (loss)        $ 5,449  $(4,141) $ 17,761  $ (3,473)
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                         $  0.12  $ (0.09) $   0.38  $  (0.08)
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
   Diluted                       $  0.11  $ (0.09) $   0.37  $  (0.08)
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                          46,827   45,374    46,596    45,196
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
   Diluted                        47,802   45,374    48,214    45,196
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

(1) Includes amortization of acquired developed technology of $132 for
    each of the three months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, and
    $396 for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and
    2003.


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

                                Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                  September 30,       September 30,
                                ------------------ -------------------
                                   2004     2003     2004      2003
                                --------- -------- ---------  --------

Revenue                          $43,970  $35,516  $137,749  $100,080
Cost of revenue                   21,764   20,321    68,202    55,229
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma gross profit          22,206   15,195    69,547    44,851

Operating expenses:
 Research and development          7,782    6,375    22,507    19,976
 Selling, general and
  administrative                   6,900    5,464    20,020    16,341
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Total operating expenses        14,682   11,839    42,527    36,317
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma income from
   operations                      7,524    3,356    27,020     8,534

Interest income                    1,474      248     2,238       937
Interest expense                    (657)      (1)     (952)      (10)
Amortization of debt issuance
 costs                              (179)       -      (294)        -
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Interest income, net               638      247       992       927
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------
  Pro forma income before income
   taxes                           8,162    3,603    28,012     9,461

Provision for income taxes         2,373    2,802     9,149     4,496
                                  -------  -------  --------  --------

  Pro forma net income           $ 5,789  $   801  $ 18,863  $  4,965
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

Pro forma net income per share:
 Basic                           $  0.12  $  0.02  $   0.40  $   0.11
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
 Diluted                         $  0.12  $  0.02  $   0.39  $   0.11
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
 Basic                            46,827   45,374    46,596    45,196
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========
 Diluted                          47,802   46,660    48,214    46,454
                                  =======  =======  ========  ========

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 U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (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
                                             September 30, 2004
                                   -----------------------------------
                                    GAAP      Adjustments   Pro forma
                                 ----------- -------------- ----------

Revenue                          $   43,970  $        -     $  43,970
Cost of revenue                      21,896        (132)(1)    21,764
                                  ----------  ----------     ---------
      Gross profit                   22,074         132        22,206

Operating expenses:
   Research and development           7,782           -         7,782
   Selling, general and
    administrative                    6,900           -         6,900
   Merger related expenses                -           -             -
   Restructuring                          -           -             -
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization of assembled
    workforce                           208        (208)(4)         -
                                  ----------  ----------     ---------
      Total operating expenses       14,890        (208)       14,682
                                  ----------  ----------     ---------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                     7,184         340         7,524

Interest income                       1,474           -         1,474
Interest expense                       (657)          -          (657)
Amortization of debt issuance
 costs                                 (179)          -          (179)
                                  ----------  ----------     ---------
      Interest income, net              638           -           638
                                  ----------  ----------     ---------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                          7,822         340         8,162

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                         2,373           -         2,373
                                  ----------  ----------     ---------

      Net income (loss)          $    5,449  $      340     $   5,789
                                  ==========  ==========     =========
Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                         $     0.12                $     0.12
                                  ==========                ==========
   Diluted                       $     0.11                $     0.12
                                  ==========                ==========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                             46,827                    46,827
                                  ==========                ==========
   Diluted                           47,802                    47,802
                                  ==========                ==========


                                            Three Months Ended
                                            September 30, 2003
                                   -----------------------------------
                                    GAAP      Adjustments   Pro forma
                                  --------- --------------- ----------

Revenue                           $ 35,516   $        -     $  35,516
Cost of revenue                     20,453         (132)(1)    20,321
                                   --------   ----------     ---------
      Gross profit                  15,063          132        15,195

Operating expenses:
   Research and development          6,375            -         6,375
   Selling, general and
    administrative                   5,464            -         5,464
   Merger related expenses           5,971       (5,971)(2)         -
   Restructuring                     3,927       (3,927)(3)         -
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization of assembled
    workforce                          268         (268)(4)         -
                                   --------   ----------     ---------
      Total operating expenses      22,005      (10,166)       11,839
                                   --------   ----------     ---------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                   (6,942)      10,298         3,356

Interest income                        248            -           248
Interest expense                        (1)           -            (1)
Amortization of debt issuance
 costs                                   -            -             -
                                   --------   ----------     ---------
      Interest income, net             247            -           247
                                   --------   ----------     ---------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                        (6,695)      10,298         3,603

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                       (2,554)       5,356(5)      2,802
                                   --------   ----------     ---------

      Net income (loss)           $ (4,141)  $    4,942     $     801
                                   ========   ==========     =========

Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                           $  (0.09)                $    0.02
                                    ========                 =========
   Diluted                         $  (0.09)                $    0.02
                                    ========                 =========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                             45,374                    45,374
                                    ========                 =========
   Diluted                           45,374                    46,660
                                    ========                 =========

(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 proposed (now terminated) merger with Genesis
    Microchip.
(3) A one-time write off of assets associated with corporate
    restructuring.
(4) 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. Also includes non-cash expense
    associated with amortization of the intangible assembled workforce
    asset recorded in connection with the Jaldi Semiconductor asset
    acquisition.
(5) 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)

                                            Nine Months Ended
                                            September 30, 2004
                                  ------------------------------------
                                      GAAP      Adjustments  Pro forma
                                  ------------ ------------- ---------

Revenue                            $  137,749  $       -     $137,749
Cost of revenue                        68,598       (396)(1)   68,202
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Gross profit                     69,151        396       69,547

Operating expenses:
   Research and development            22,507          -       22,507
   Selling, general and
    administrative                     20,020          -       20,020
   Merger related expenses                  -          -            -
   Restructuring                            -          -            -
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization of assembled
    workforce                             706       (706)(4)        -
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Total operating expenses         43,233       (706)      42,527
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                      25,918      1,102       27,020

Interest income                         2,238          -        2,238
Interest expense                         (952)         -         (952)
Amortization of debt issuance
 costs                                   (294)         -         (294)
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Interest income, net                992          -          992
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                           26,910      1,102       28,012

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                           9,149          -        9,149
                                    ----------  ---------     --------

      Net income (loss)            $   17,761  $   1,102     $ 18,863
                                    ==========  =========     ========

Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                           $     0.38                $   0.40
                                    ==========                ========
   Diluted                         $     0.37                $   0.39
                                    ==========                ========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                               46,596                  46,596
                                    ==========                ========
   Diluted                             48,214                  48,214
                                    ==========                ========


                                             Nine Months Ended
                                             September 30, 2003
                                   -----------------------------------
                                      GAAP      Adjustments  Pro forma
                                   ----------- ------------- ---------

Revenue                            $  100,080  $       -     $100,080
Cost of revenue                        55,625       (396)(1)   55,229
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Gross profit                     44,455        396       44,851

Operating expenses:
   Research and development            19,976          -       19,976
   Selling, general and
    administrative                     16,341          -       16,341
   Merger related expenses              8,948     (8,948)(2)        -
   Restructuring                        3,927     (3,927)(3)        -
   Stock-based compensation and
    amortization of assembled
    workforce                           1,141     (1,141)(4)        -
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Total operating expenses         50,333    (14,016)      36,317
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Income (loss) from
       operations                      (5,878)    14,412        8,534

Interest income                           937          -          937
Interest expense                          (10)         -          (10)
Amortization of debt issuance
 costs                                      -          -            -
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Interest income, net                927          -          927
                                    ----------  ---------     --------
      Income (loss) before income
       taxes                           (4,951)    14,412        9,461

Provision for (recovery of)
 income taxes                          (1,478)     5,974(5)     4,496
                                    ----------  ---------     --------

      Net income (loss)            $   (3,473) $   8,438     $  4,965
                                    ==========  =========     ========
Net income (loss) per share:
   Basic                            $    (0.08)              $   0.11
                                     ==========               ========
   Diluted                          $    (0.08)              $   0.11
                                     ==========               ========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                                45,196                 45,196
                                     ==========               ========
   Diluted                              45,196                 46,454
                                     ==========               ========


(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 proposed (now terminated) merger with Genesis
    Microchip.
(3) A one-time write off of assets associated with corporate
    restructuring.
(4) 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. Also includes non-cash expense
    associated with amortization of the intangible assembled workforce
    asset recorded in connection with the Jaldi Semiconductor asset
    acquisition.
(5) Adjustment to record the tax effect of pro forma expense
    adjustments.

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

                                         September 30,   December 31,
                                             2004           2003
                                         -------------   ------------
ASSETS

Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                $113,921        $75,165
    Short-term marketable securities           85,835          5,656
    Accounts receivable, net                   17,902          8,468
    Inventories, net                           21,251         10,478
    Prepaid expenses and other current
     assets                                     5,268          4,826
                                         -------------   ------------
        Total current assets                  244,177        104,593

Long-term marketable securities                66,274         19,875
Property and equipment, net                    10,309          6,561
Other assets, net                               8,556         12,511
Deferred tax assets, net                        6,598          3,694
Debt issuance costs, net                        4,635              -
Acquired intangible assets, net                 2,774          3,535
Goodwill                                       82,007         82,548
                                         -------------   ------------
        Total assets                         $425,330       $233,317
                                         =============   ============

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable                            $7,646         $4,330
   Accrued liabilities and current
    portion of long term liabilities           12,275          8,582
   Income taxes payable                         5,976              -
                                         -------------   ------------
        Total current liabilities              25,897         12,912

Long-term liabilities                           1,098            100
Long-term debt                                150,000              -
                                         -------------   ------------
        Total liabilities                     176,995         13,012

Shareholders' equity                          248,335        220,305
                                         -------------   ------------
        Total liabilities and
         shareholders' equity                $425,330       $233,317
                                         =============   ============

CONTACT: Pixelworks, Inc.
Investor Inquiries -
Jeff Bouchard, 503-454-1771
jeffb@pixelworks.com
or
Pixelworks, Inc.
Media Inquiries -
Chris Bright, 503-454-1770
cbright@pixelworks.com
Web site: www.pixelworks.com

SOURCE: Pixelworks, Inc.