Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision
time and frequency technologies, today reported financial results
for its fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended July 3, 2011.
Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 was $60.7
million, up $9.5 million, or 18.5%, compared to the third quarter
of fiscal 2011, driven by increases in customer orders and
improvements in the company’s manufacturing supply. Net revenue for
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 was up $5.0 million, or 9.0%,
compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Symmetricom reported
a loss from continuing operations of $1.4 million, or $0.03 per
share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to income
from continuing operations of $3.0 million, or $0.07 per share, in
the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The loss from continuing
operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 included income
tax expense of $6.1 million, driven by a non-cash charge for a
valuation allowance of $4.5 million recorded against California
R&D tax credit deferred tax assets that are not considered
realizable due principally to changes in California’s state income
tax apportionment rules.
Non-GAAP income from continuing operations for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2011 was $5.4 million, or $0.12 per share,
compared to $5.3 million, or $0.12 per share, reported for the
third quarter. As compared to the prior quarter, non-GAAP income
from continuing operations was impacted by investments in improving
our manufacturing processes as well as a higher effective tax
rate.
Net revenue for fiscal 2011 was $208.1 million, compared to
$221.3 million for fiscal 2010. Symmetricom reported income from
continuing operations of $1.2 million, or $0.03 per share, in
fiscal 2011, compared to income from continuing operations of $2.5
million, or $0.06 per share, in fiscal 2010. The income from
continuing operations for fiscal 2011 included $8.1 million of
restructuring charges and $6.9 million of income tax expense,
principally for the valuation allowance recorded against the
company’s California R&D tax credit deferred tax assets. The
income from continuing operations in fiscal 2010 included $10.3
million of restructuring charges and $7.0 million of non-cash
charges related to the repayment of convertible notes. Non-GAAP
income from continuing operations for fiscal 2011 was $17.7
million, or $0.40 per share, compared to $18.7 million, or $0.42
per share, reported for the prior year.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $63.7
million as of July 3, 2011, a decrease of $11.6 million from the
$75.3 million reported as of March 27, 2011. Net cash used in
operating activities in the fourth quarter was $7.6 million and
property, plant and equipment purchases were approximately $2.0
million, resulting in free cash outflow of approximately $9.6
million. Included in the net cash used in operating activities in
the fourth quarter was a $17.6 million investment in inventories to
improve and ensure supply continuity as we completed our
manufacturing transition.
“During fiscal 2011 we made considerable progress capitalizing
on the migration to next-generation networks and expanding into new
markets,” said Dave Côté, president and chief executive officer of
Symmetricom. “Our government business generated record revenue and
bookings, and our newest communications timing products for next
generation networks gained significant traction. Full year revenue
from our PackeTime® products grew more than 75 percent over the
prior year and our PackeTime equipment is now deployed in more than
80 live Ethernet backhaul implementations globally.”
“While the manufacturing transition impacted our financial
results in fiscal 2011, we have upgraded our production
capabilities, and our operational and financial outlook for fiscal
2012 is positive,” continued Côté. “Operationally, we are now
focused on leveraging our new manufacturing model into a strategic
asset for the company. Financially, we expect important
contributions in the coming year from new products as we ramp
production capabilities for our QUANTUM™ SA.45s Chip Scale Atomic
Clock and begin to generate revenue from our other new offerings,
including embedded PTP soft clocks and timing products for the high
frequency trading and power utility markets.”
Business Results
Revenue in the Communications Business in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2011 was $35.2 million, compared to $35.1 million reported
in the same period last year and $30.4 million in the third quarter
of this fiscal year. Revenue in the Government Business in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 was $25.5 million, compared to $20.6
million reported in the same period last year and $20.8 million in
the third quarter of this fiscal year.
First Quarter 2012 Guidance
Symmetricom’s guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 is
as follows:
- Net revenue is expected to be in the
range of $52 million to $57 million
- GAAP earnings per share from continuing
operations is expected to be in the range of $0.02 to $0.06
- Non-GAAP earnings per share from
continuing operations is expected to be in the range of $0.07 to
$0.11
A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP guidance is provided at
the end of this press release.
Investor Conference Call
As previously announced, management will hold a conference call
to discuss these results today, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Investors are invited to join the conference call by dialing
+1-312-470-7356 and referencing “Symmetricom.” A live webcast will
also be available on the investor relations section of the
company’s website at www.symmetricom.com. An audio replay will be
available for one week and can be accessed by dialing
+1-402-344-6639.
About Symmetricom, Inc.
Symmetricom, a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the
world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and
applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT
infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers,
from communications service providers and network equipment
manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are
able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the
company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and
solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards,
including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol
(NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS(R) timing. Symmetricom is
based in San Jose, California, with offices worldwide. For more
information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com.
Non-GAAP Information
Certain non-GAAP financial information is included in this press
release. In the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results,
Symmetricom excludes certain items related to non-cash equity-based
compensation, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring
charges, manufacturing transition costs, loss on repayment of
convertible notes, non-cash interest expense charges and non-cash
income tax expenses for valuation allowances against deferred tax
assets that the company does not consider indicative of its ongoing
performance. The income tax effect after these non-GAAP adjustments
is determined based upon Symmetricom’s estimate of its annual
non-GAAP effective tax rate excluding these non-GAAP adjustments.
Symmetricom believes that excluding such items provides investors,
analysts and management with a representation of the Company’s core
operating performance and with information useful in assessing, in
conjunction with GAAP results, underlying trends in operating
performance. Management uses such non-GAAP information to evaluate
financial results and to establish operational goals. Non-GAAP
information should not be considered superior to or as a substitute
for data prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the
non-GAAP results to the GAAP results is provided in the financial
schedules portion of this press release.
Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by or used in
operating activities minus purchases of property, plant and
equipment. Symmetricom believes this metric provides useful
information to its investors, analysts, and management about the
level of cash generated by or used in normal business operations,
including the use of cash for the purchase of property, plant and
equipment. Management also views it as a measure of cash available
to pay debt and return cash to stockholders. Free cash flow is not
a GAAP financial measure and should not be considered superior to
or a substitute for operating cash flow or other cash flow data
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking information within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those
sections. These forward-looking statements include statements
concerning first quarter fiscal 2012 guidance and future
performance, expectations regarding contributions of new products,
and a positive operational and financial outlook for fiscal 2012 as
well as the information regarding the usefulness of the non-GAAP
financial information. The statements in this press release are
made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently
made available by Symmetricom on its website or otherwise.
Symmetricom expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statement contained herein, whether as a result
of a change in its expectations, a change in any events, conditions
or circumstances on which a forward-looking statement is based, or
otherwise. Symmetricom's actual results could differ materially
from those projected or suggested in these forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause future actual results to
differ materially from the results projected in or suggested by
such forward-looking statements include: reduced rates of demand
for telecommunication products, cable products or test and
measurement products, reduced rates or changes in government
spending patterns, customers' ability and need to upgrade existing
equipment, the company’s ability to fulfill delayed shipments,
complications or difficulties in its transition to an outsourced
manufacturing and logistics model, the company’s ability to
maintain or reduce manufacturing and operating costs, timing of
orders, cancellation or delay of customer orders, loss of
customers, customer acceptance of new products, recessionary
pressures, geopolitical risks such as terrorist acts and the risk
factors listed from time to time in Symmetricom's reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual
report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010 and
subsequent Form 10-Q’s and 8-K's.
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SYMMETRICOM, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Three months ended Twelve months ended
July 3, March 27, June 27, July 3, June 27,
2011 2011 2010
2011 2010 Net revenue $ 60,689 $ 51,234
$ 55,660 $ 208,146 $ 221,316 Cost of sales: Cost of products and
services 31,384 26,778 28,101 107,990 116,889 Amortization of
purchased technology 260 260 268 1,073 1,282 Restructuring charges
364 1,330 3,384
9,351 5,625 Total cost of sales 32,008
28,368 31,753 118,414
123,796 Gross profit 28,681 22,866 23,907
89,732 97,520 Gross margin 47.3 % 44.6 % 43.0 % 43.1 % 44.1 %
Operating expenses: Research and development 6,984 6,717 6,190
27,045 23,701 Selling, general and administrative 16,620 13,592
14,560 56,607 56,743 Amortization of intangible assets 60 60 62 243
281 Restructuring charges 691 (1,142 )
2,657 (1,294 ) 4,666 Total operating
expenses 24,355 19,227 23,469
82,601 85,391 Operating income
4,326 3,639 438 7,131 12,129 Loss on repayment of convertible
notes, net - - (7,026 ) - (7,026 ) Interest income, net of
amortization (accretion)
of premium (discount) on investments
294 441 278 957 1,594 Interest expense (3 ) -
(792 ) (58 ) (4,654 ) Income (loss) from
continuing operations before income taxes 4,617 4,080 (7,102 )
8,030 2,043 Income tax provision (benefit) 6,051
1,095 (3,521 ) 6,861 (503
) Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,434 ) 2,985 (3,581 )
1,169 2,546 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
157 19 (58 ) 254
(20 ) Net income (loss) $ (1,277 ) $ 3,004 $ (3,639 )
$ 1,423 $ 2,526 Earnings (loss) per share -
basic: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.03 ) $ 0.07 $
(0.08 ) $ 0.03 $ 0.06 Income (loss) from discontinued operations
- - - -
- Net earnings (loss) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.07 $ (0.08
) $ 0.03 $ 0.06 Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic 42,897 43,153
43,593 43,188 43,380
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted: Income (loss) from
continuing operations $ (0.03 ) $ 0.07 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.03 $ 0.06
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - -
- - - Net earnings
(loss) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.07 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.03 $ 0.06
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
42,897 43,859 43,593
43,782 43,897 SYMMETRICOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) (unaudited)
July 3, June 27, 2011
2010 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents
$ 20,318 $ 21,794 Short-term investments 43,340 53,825 Accounts
receivable, net 40,511 40,075 Inventories, net 62,622 37,229
Prepaids and other current assets 14,004
15,108 Total current assets 180,795 168,031 Property, plant
and equipment, net 23,255 23,077 Intangible assets, net 2,429 3,745
Deferred taxes and other assets 29,361 36,534
Total assets $ 235,840 $ 231,387
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts
payable $ 16,113 $ 6,768 Accrued compensation 13,743 18,731 Accrued
warranty 1,601 2,900 Other accrued liabilities 14,683
10,506 Total current liabilities 46,140 38,905
Long-term obligations 5,212 8,296 Deferred income taxes 334
334 Total liabilities 51,686 47,535
Stockholders' equity: Common stock 201,002 202,450 Accumulated
other comprehensive loss (29 ) (356 ) Accumulated deficit
(16,819 ) (18,242 ) Total stockholders' equity
184,154 183,852 Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 235,840 $ 231,387
SYMMETRICOM, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS (In
thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Three months ended Twelve months ended July 3,
March 27, June 27, July 3, June 27, 2011
2011 2010 2011
2010 Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP GAAP Income
(loss) from continuing operations $ (1,434 ) $ 2,985 $ (3,581 ) $
1,169 $ 2,546 Add Non-GAAP adjustments: Equity-based
compensation expense: Cost of products and services 296 253 161 802
809 Research and development 308 240 136 870 792 Selling, general
and administrative 1,190 1,055
803 3,240 2,473 Total
equity-based compensation expense 1,794 1,548 1,100 4,912 4,074
Amortization of intangible assets: Cost of products and
services 260 260 268 1,073 1,282 Operating expenses 60
60 62 243
281 Total amortization of intangible assets 320 320 330
1,316 1,563 Restructuring charges 1,055 188 6,041 8,057
10,291 Loss on repayment of convertible notes, net - - 7,026 -
7,026 Manufacturing transition costs - 798 - 2,839 - Non-cash
interest expense on convertible debt - - 500 - 2,844 Valuation
allowance on Ca R&D tax credits 4,476 - - 4,476 - Income tax
effect of Pretax Non-GAAP adjustments (772 ) (586 )
(6,125 ) (5,086 ) (9,690 ) Non-GAAP Income
from continuing operations $ 5,439 $ 5,253 $ 5,291
$ 17,683 $ 18,654 Earnings from
continuing operations per share-diluted: GAAP income (loss) from
continuing operations $ (0.03 ) $ 0.07 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.03
$ 0.06 Non-GAAP income from continuing
operations $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.40
$ 0.42 Shares used in diluted shares calculation
43,562 43,859 44,092
43,782 43,897 SYMMETRICOM, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS (In thousands, except
per share amounts) (unaudited) Three
months ended Twelve months ended July 3, March
27, June 27, July 3, June 27, 2011
2011 2010 2011
2010 GAAP Revenue $ 60,689 $ 51,234 $ 55,660 $
208,146 $ 221,316 Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross
Margin: GAAP Gross profit (A) $ 28,681 $ 22,866 $ 23,907 $ 89,732 $
97,520 GAAP Gross margin 47.3 % 44.6 % 43.0 % 43.1 % 44.1 %
Non-GAAP adjustments: Equity-based compensation expense 296 253 161
802 809 Amortization of intangible assets 260 260 268 1,073 1,282
Restructuring charges 364 1,330 3,384 9,351 5,625 Manufacturing
transition costs - 798 -
2,839 - Non-GAAP Gross profit (B) $
29,601 $ 25,507 $ 27,720 $ 103,797 $
105,236 Non-GAAP Gross margin 48.8 % 49.8 % 49.8 % 49.9 %
47.6 % Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating
Expense: GAAP Operating expenses (C) $ 24,355 $ 19,227 $ 23,469 $
82,601 $ 85,391 Operating expense % to revenue 40.1 % 37.5 % 42.2 %
39.7 % 38.6 %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Equity-based compensation expense (1,498 ) (1,295 ) (939 ) (4,110 )
(3,265 ) Amortization of intangible assets (60 ) (60 ) (62 ) (243 )
(281 ) Restructuring charges (691 ) 1,142
(2,657 ) 1,294 (4,666 ) Non-GAAP
operating expenses (D) $ 22,106 $ 19,014 $ 19,811
$ 79,542 $ 77,179 Non-GAAP operating expenses
% to revenue 36.4 % 37.1 % 35.6 % 38.2 % 34.9 %
Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income: GAAP
Operating income (A ) - (C) $ 4,326 $ 3,639 $ 438
$ 7,131 $ 12,129 Operating income % to revenue
7.1 % 7.1 % 0.8 % 3.4 % 5.5 % Non-GAAP Operating income (B )
- (D) $ 7,495 $ 6,493 $ 7,909 $ 24,255
$ 28,057 Non-GAAP Operating income % to revenue 12.3 % 12.7
% 14.2 % 11.7 % 12.7 % Symmetricom, Inc. RECONCILIATION OF
FORWARD-LOOKING GUIDANCE FOR NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO
PROJECTED GAAP REVENUE AND EPS (In thousands, except per share
amounts) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ending
October 2, 2011 Revenue
Income (Loss) Per Share fromContinuing
Operations
From To From To
GAAP Guidance $ 52,000
$ 57,000 $ 0.02 $ 0.06
Estimated Non-GAAP Adjustments
Equity-based compensation expense 0.05 0.05 Amortization of
intangible assets 0.01 0.01 Integration and restructuring charges
0.01 0.01 Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(0.02 ) (0.02 ) Total Non-GAAP
Adjustments - - 0.05 0.05
Non-GAAP Guidance $ 52,000 $ 57,000 $ 0.07
$ 0.11
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