SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced today its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Third Quarter Results:
Revenues for the third quarter of 2011 were $48,373,000, a decrease of 26% from revenues of $65,154,000 for the third quarter of 2010. Net loss for the third quarter of 2011 was $4,814,000, as compared to net income of $1,917,000 for the third quarter of 2010. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2011 were a loss of $0.21 per share, as compared to a diluted EPS of $0.08 per share for the third quarter of 2010.
Non-GAAP Results:
Non-GAAP net loss and EPS for the third quarter of 2011 were $846,000 and a loss of $0.04 per share, respectively, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $6,501,000 and diluted EPS of $0.27 per share for the third quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP net loss and EPS for the third quarter of 2011 excluded the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $2,197,000 associated with the acquisition of NXP's CIPT business; equity-based compensation expenses of $1,351,000 and restructuring expenses of $420,000. Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the third quarter of 2010 excluded the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $2,494,000 associated with the acquisition of the Cordless and VoIP Terminals business of NXP B.V.; equity-based compensation expenses of $2,266,000; restructuring expenses of $394,000 and a tax benefit of $570,000 resulting from the reversal of income tax contingency reserve that was determined to be no longer needed due to the expiration of applicable limitation statutes.
Ofer Elyakim, CEO of DSP Group, stated: "Despite the present weakness in our core cordless telephony business, we continue to see solid market traction and revenue growth for our new products going forward. These new products present a material and exciting opportunity with new customers for DSP Group, that we are starting to realize through many new design wins and expect these products to post solid revenues and accelerated growth through 2012. Moreover, we have successfully implemented the cost reduction program we announced back in July and our third quarter and fourth quarter non-GAAP operating expenses already reflect an annual operating expense run rate of $75 million."
Mr. Elyakim also stated, "The weakness in bookings that began in the third quarter continues into the fourth quarter of 2011, resulting in softer than expected outlook for the fourth quarter. Based on our internal assessment and forecasts received from our customers, we now expect our fourth quarter revenues to be in the range of $34 to $38 million."
"In the third quarter we accelerated our share buyback activity and repurchased approximately 500,000 shares for approximately $3.4 million, for an average price of $6.75 per share, bringing the total number of shares available for repurchase under the board authorization to 2.1 million shares. We believe that the repurchase of shares at or near current price levels is an attractive investment for the company and its shareholders."
Presentation on non-GAAP Net Income Calculation
The Company believes that the non-GAAP presentation of net income and diluted EPS presented in this press release is useful to investors in comparing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 to the same period in 2010 because the exclusion of the above noted expenses may provide a more meaningful analysis of the Company's core operating results. Further, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand how the expenses associated with equity-based compensations expenses are reflected on its statements of income.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that qualify as "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Mr. Elyakim's statements about the temporary nature of the softening market demand in cordless telephony products; the Company's financial guidance for fourth quarter revenues; the Company's expectations for solid and accelerated revenue growth for new products through 2012 and the Company's expectations of an annual operating expense run rate of 75 million. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and DSP Group assumes no obligation to update this information. In addition, the events described in these forward-looking statements may not actually arise as a result of various factors, including the duration and extent of the slowdown in consumer demand for traditional cordless telephony products; the growth of the residential gateway market; our ability to lower operating expenses; our ability to secure additional design wins and the success of our new XpandR, IP telephony and CAT iq product introductions; unexpected delays in the commercial launch of new products; the impact of reductions in lead times and inventory levels by DSP Group customers and their customers; slower than expected change in the nature of residential communications domain; DSP Group's inability to develop and produce new products at competitive costs and in a timely manner or failure of such products to achieve broad market acceptance; and general market demand for products that incorporate DSP Group's technology in the market. These factors and other factors which may affect future operating results or DSP Group's stock price are discussed under "RISK FACTORS" in the Form 10‑K for fiscal 2010 as well as other reports DSP Group has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are available on DSP Group's Web site (www.dspg.com) under Investor Relations.
About DSP Group
DSP Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home. Delivering system solutions that combine semiconductors and software with reference designs, DSP Group enables consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating applications with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, and with a growing share of the wireless home telephony market, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT, Wi-Fi, PSTN and VoIP technologies with state-of-the-art application processors. Enabling converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse consumer products – from cordless and VoIP phones to home gateways and connected multimedia screens – DSP Group proactively partners with CE manufacturers to shape the future of converged communications at home. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.
Earnings conference call
DSP Group has scheduled a conference call for 8:30 a.m. ET today to discuss the financial results for the third quarter of 2011 and invites you to listen to a live broadcast over the Internet. The broadcast can be accessed by all interested parties through the Investor Relations section of DSP Group's Web site at http://www.dspg.com/">www.dspg.com or link to: http://www.media-server.com/m/p/4y99av68
If you cannot join the call, please listen to the replay, which will be available for one week after the call on DSP Group's Web site or by calling the following numbers:
--US Dial-In # 1-888-286-8010 (passcode: 28671166)
--International Dial-In # 1-617-801-6888 (passcode: 28671166)
For more information, please contact Victor Halpert, Director of Business Development and Investor Relations. Tel: +1 917 602 2965, Email: victor.halpert@dspg.com
| DSP GROUP, INC. | ||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
| Revenues | $ 48,373 | $ 65,154 | $ 155,666 | $ 182,110 |
| Cost of revenues | 30,853 | 39,806 | 99,167 | 109,919 |
| Gross profit | 17,520 | 25,348 | 56,499 | 72,191 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Research and development | 12,570 | 14,066 | 40,970 | 41,098 |
| Sales and marketing | 4,179 | 4,332 | 12,357 | 13,003 |
| General and administrative | 3,282 | 3,487 | 9,952 | 10,864 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2,197 | 2,494 | 6,591 | 7,479 |
| Restructuring expenses (income) | 420 | 394 | (170) | 394 |
| Total operating expenses | 22,648 | 24,773 | 69,700 | 72,838 |
| Operating income (loss) | (5,128) | 575 | (13,201) | (647) |
| Financial income, net | 455 | 382 | 1,333 | 1,070 |
| Income (loss) before taxes on income |
(4,673) |
957 |
(11,868) |
423 |
| Taxes on income (income tax benefit) | 141 | (960) | (448) | (943) |
| Net income (loss) | $ (4,814) | $ 1,917 | $ (11,420) | $ 1,366 |
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Net earnings (loss) per share: |
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| Basic | $ (0.21) | $ 0.08 | $ (0.49) | $ 0.06 |
| Diluted | $ (0.21) | $ 0.08 | $ (0.49) | $ 0.06 |
| Weighted average number of shares of common stock used in the computation of: | ||||
| Basic | 23,371 | 23,352 | 23,397 | 23,202 |
| Diluted | 23,371 | 23,420 | 23,397 | 23,225 |
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Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
| GAAP net income (loss) | ($4,814) | $1,917 | ($11,420) | $1,366 |
| Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of product revenues and other | 94 | 168 | 328 | 537 |
| Equity-based compensation expense included in Research and Development | 635 | 1,115 | 2,241 | 3,617 |
| Equity-based compensation expense included in Sales and Marketing | 231 | 370 | 794 | 1,138 |
| Equity-based compensation expense included in General and Administrative | 391 | 613 | 1,700 | 2,051 |
| Amortization of intangible assets related to NXP transaction | 2,197 | 2,494 | 6,591 | 7,479 |
| Reversal of income tax contingency reserve that was determined to be no longer needed | -- | (570) | -- | (570) |
| Reversal of a reserve that was determined to be no longer needed due to the expiration of applicable limitation statutes included in costs of goods sold | -- | -- | -- | (2,500) |
| Restructuring expenses (income) | 420 | 394 | (170) | 394 |
| Non-GAAP net income (loss) | $ (846) | $ 6,501 | $ 64 | $ 13,512 |
| GAAP weighted-average number of Common stock used in computation of basic and diluted income and loss per share (In thousands) | 23,371 | 23,352 | 23,397 | 23,202 |
| weighted – average number of shares related to outstanding options and SARS | -- | 298 | -- | 526 |
| weighted-average number of Common stock used in computation of Non-GAAP diluted net income and loss per share | 23,371 | 23,650 | 23,397 | 23,728 |
| GAAP Diluted net income (loss) per share | ($ 0.21) | $ 0.08 | ($ 0.49) | $ 0.06 |
| Equity-based compensation expense | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.22 | 0.31 |
| Amortization of intangible assets related to NXP transaction | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Reversal of income tax contingency reserve that was determined to be no longer needed | -- | (0.03) | -- | (0.03) |
| Reversal of a reserve that was determined to be no longer included in costs of goods sold | -- | -- | (0.11) | |
| Restructuring expenses (income) | 0.02 | 0.02 | (0.01) | 0.02 |
| Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share | $ (0.04) | $ 0.27 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.57 |
| DSP GROUP, INC. | |||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
| (In thousands) | |||
| September 30, | December 31, | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
| Assets | |||
| Current assets: | |||
|
Cash and cash equivalents Restricted deposits |
$ 28,575 121 |
$ 33,912 121 |
|
| Marketable securities and short term deposits | 33,421 | 29,903 | |
| Trade receivables, net | 29,991 | 25,170 | |
| Inventories | 14,964 | 18,803 | |
| Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses | 4,364 | 6,302 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 116 | 121 | |
| Total current assets | 111,552 | 114,332 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 6,444 | 7,786 | |
|
Long term marketable securities and deposits |
69,437 | 75,825 | |
| Severance pay fund | 10,482 | 11,336 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 3,854 | 10,434 | |
| Investment in other companies | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Long term prepaid expenses and lease deposits | 499 | 642 | |
| 86,472 | 100,437 | ||
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Total assets |
$ 204,468 | $ 222,555 | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Trade payables | $ 18,368 | $ 19,206 | |
| Other current liabilities | 18,683 | 23,053 | |
| Total current liabilities | 37,051 | 42,259 | |
| Accrued severance pay | 10,719 | 12,419 | |
| Accrued pensions | 823 | 774 | |
| Total long term liabilities | 11,542 | 13,193 | |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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| Common stock | 23 | 23 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 340,195 | 335,132 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | (1,339) | 355 | |
| Less – Cost of treasury stock | (119,068) | (119,280) | |
| Accumulated deficit | (63,936) | (49,127) | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 155,875 | 167,103 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 204,468 | $ 222,555 | |