UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-26124
IXYS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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77-0140882
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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1590 BUCKEYE DRIVE
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA 95035-7418
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(408) 457-9000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T
(§232.405 of this chapter) during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
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No
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The number of shares of the registrants common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of July 28,
2011 was 31,553,092.
IXYS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2011
INDEX
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IXYS CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
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June 30,
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March 31,
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2011
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2011
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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87,062
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$
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75,406
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Restricted cash
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600
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593
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Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,447 at June 30, 2011 and
$3,478 at March 31, 2011
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58,193
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55,222
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Inventories
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75,623
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75,839
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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5,362
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8,285
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Deferred income taxes
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10,699
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10,660
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Total current assets
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237,539
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226,005
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Property, plant and equipment, net
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54,535
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52,311
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Intangible assets, net
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7,031
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7,674
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Goodwill
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6,448
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6,448
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Deferred income taxes
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24,781
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24,774
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Other assets
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7,456
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7,977
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Total assets
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$
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337,790
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$
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325,189
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Current portion of capitalized lease obligations
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$
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3,060
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$
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2,860
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Current portion of loans payable
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1,484
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1,352
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Accounts payable
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16,096
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16,892
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
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22,882
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22,938
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Total current liabilities
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43,522
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44,042
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Long term income tax payable
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8,931
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8,934
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Capitalized lease obligations, net of current portion
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5,872
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5,021
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Long term loans, net of current portion
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23,542
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23,418
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Pension liabilities
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14,541
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14,545
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Total liabilities
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96,408
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95,960
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
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Stockholders equity:
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:
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Authorized: 5,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding
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Common stock, $0.01 par value:
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Authorized: 80,000,000 shares; 37,538,247 issued and 31,521,092 outstanding at
June 30, 2011 and 37,352,509 issued and 31,452,922 outstanding at March 31, 2011
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375
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374
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Additional paid-in capital
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193,031
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190,805
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Treasury stock, at cost: 6,017,155 common shares at June 30, 2011 and
5,899,587 common shares at March 31, 2011
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(51,217
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(49,667
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Retained earnings
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89,930
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79,954
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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9,263
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7,763
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Total stockholders equity
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241,382
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229,229
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity
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$
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337,790
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$
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325,189
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
IXYS CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended
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June 30,
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2011
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2010
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Net revenues
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101,778
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84,875
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Cost of goods sold
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66,743
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55,382
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Gross profit
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35,035
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29,493
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Operating expenses:
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Research, development and engineering
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6,933
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7,012
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Selling, general and administrative
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11,129
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10,422
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Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
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642
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1,923
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Restructuring charges
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47
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Total operating expenses
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18,704
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19,404
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Operating income
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16,331
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10,089
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Other income (expense):
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Interest income
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69
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73
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Interest expense
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(284
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(420
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Other income (expense), net
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(394
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2,780
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Income before income tax provision
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15,722
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12,522
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Provision for income tax
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(5,746
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(5,996
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Net income
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$
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9,976
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$
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6,526
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Net income per share
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Basic
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$
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0.32
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$
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0.21
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Diluted
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$
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0.30
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$
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0.21
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Weighted average shares used in per share calculation
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Basic
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31,508
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31,332
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Diluted
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32,806
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31,701
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
4
IXYS CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended
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June 30,
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2011
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2010
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net income
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$
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9,976
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$
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6,526
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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3,377
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4,708
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Provision for receivable allowances
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2,434
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1,930
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Net change in inventory provision
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262
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(2,250
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Foreign currency adjustments on intercompany amounts
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471
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(2,268
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Stock-based compensation
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784
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792
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Loss on investments and disposal of fixed assets
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127
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14
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Accounts receivable
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(5,060
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(8,144
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Inventories
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500
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(2,454
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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877
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(564
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Other assets
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80
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88
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Accounts payable
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(925
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502
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities
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2,366
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2,564
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Pension liabilities
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(190
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(101
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Net cash provided by operating activities
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15,079
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1,343
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Cash flows from investing activities:
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Change in restricted cash
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(7
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(31
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Purchases of investments
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(8
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(35
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Purchases of property and equipment
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(3,019
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(1,361
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Proceeds from sale of investments
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25
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(3,009
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(1,427
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Cash flows from financing activities:
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Principal payments on capital lease obligations
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(774
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(784
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Repayments of loans and notes payable
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(340
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(338
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Proceeds from loan
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423
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Proceeds from employee equity plans
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1,443
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409
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Purchase of treasury stock
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(1,550
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(1,027
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Net cash used in financing activities
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(798
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(1,740
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Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents
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384
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(1,277
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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11,656
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(3,101
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
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75,406
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60,524
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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$
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87,062
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$
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57,423
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of IXYS Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require managements
most difficult judgments include, but are not limited to, revenue reserves, inventory valuation,
accounting for income taxes, allocation of purchase price in business combinations and
restructuring costs. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. All adjustments of a normal recurring nature that, in the opinion of management, are
necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been made. The condensed
balance sheet as of March 31, 2011 has been derived from our audited balance sheet as of that date.
It is recommended that the interim financial statements be read in conjunction with our audited
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, or
fiscal 2011, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interim results are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results expected for later quarters or the full fiscal year.
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued an amendment in order
to align the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, or U.S.GAAP, and International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS.
Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in
U.S.GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The
amendments are effective for us in the quarter beginning on January 1, 2012. We are currently
evaluating the impact that the adoption of the amendments will have on our condensed consolidated
financial statements and disclosures.
In June 2011, FASB issued authoritative guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.
Under the guidance, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the
components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single
continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The
guidance is effective for us for the fiscal year beginning on April 1, 2012. We are currently
evaluating the impact that the adoption of the guidance will have on our condensed consolidated
financial statements.
3. Fair Value
We account for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. In determining fair value, we
consider its principal or most advantageous market and the assumptions that market participants
would use when pricing, such as inherent risk, restrictions on sale and risk of nonperformance. The
fair value hierarchy is based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques.
Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while
unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. The fair value
measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:
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Level 1 Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
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Level 2 Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for
identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived
valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in
active markets.
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Level 3 Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant
value-drivers are unobservable.
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding accrued interest
components, consisted of the following types of instruments as of June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011
(in thousands):
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June 30, 2011 (1)
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March 31, 2011 (1)
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Fair Value Measured at
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Fair Value Measured at
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Reporting Date Using
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Reporting Date Using
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Description
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Total
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Total
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Level 1
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Level 2
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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Marketable equity securities (2)
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$
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453
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$
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453
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$
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$
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459
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$
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459
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$
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Auction rate preferred securities (2)
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350
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350
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375
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375
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Derivative contract (3)
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93
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93
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179
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179
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Total
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$
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896
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$
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453
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$
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443
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$
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1,013
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$
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459
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$
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554
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(1)
|
|
We did not have any recurring assets whose fair value was measured using significant unobservable inputs.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Included in Other assets on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
|
|
(3)
|
|
Included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
|
We measure our marketable securities and derivative contracts at fair value. Marketable
securities are valued using the quoted market prices and are therefore classified as Level 1
estimates.
From time to time, we use derivative instruments to manage exposures to changes in interest
rates and currency exchange rates, and the fair values of these instruments are recorded on the
balance sheets. We have elected not to designate these instruments as accounting hedges. The
changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded in the current periods statement of
operations and are included in other income (expense), net. All of our derivative instruments are
traded on over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. For those
derivatives, we measure fair value using prices obtained from the counterparties with whom we have
traded. The counterparties price the derivatives based on models that use primarily market
observable inputs, such as yield curves and option volatilities. Accordingly, we classify these
derivatives as Level 2. See Note 8, Borrowing Arrangements for further information regarding the
terms of the derivative contract.
Auction Rate Preferred Securities, or ARPS, are stated at par value based upon observable
inputs including historical redemptions received from the ARPS issuers. All of our ARPS have AAA
credit ratings, are 100% collateralized and continue to pay interest in accordance with their
contractual terms. Additionally, the collateralized asset value ranges exceed the value of our ARPS
by approximately 300 percent. Accordingly, the remaining ARPS balance of $350,000 is categorized as
Level 2 for fair value measurement in accordance with the authoritative guidance provided by FASB
and was recorded at full par value on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of
June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011. We currently believe that the ARPS values are not impaired and as
such, no impairment has been recognized against the investment. If future auctions fail to
materialize and the credit rating of the issuers deteriorates, we may be required to record an
impairment charge against the value of our ARPS.
Cash and cash equivalents are recognized and measured at fair value in our consolidated
financial statements. Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and other current assets are
financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value. Accounts payable and accrued
expenses and other current liabilities are financial liabilities with carrying values that
approximate fair value.
Long term loans, which primarily consist of loans from banks, approximate fair value as the
interest rates either adjust according to the market rates or the interest rates approximate the
market rates at June 30, 2011. See Note 10, Pension Plans for a discussion of pension
liabilities.
4. Other Assets
Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Available-for-sale investment securities
|
|
$
|
803
|
|
|
$
|
834
|
|
Long term equity investments
|
|
|
5,035
|
|
|
|
4,860
|
|
Advance to vendors and other items
|
|
|
1,618
|
|
|
|
2,283
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
7,456
|
|
|
$
|
7,977
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
$
|
18,921
|
|
|
$
|
19,724
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
38,358
|
|
|
|
38,148
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
18,344
|
|
|
|
17,967
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
75,623
|
|
|
$
|
75,839
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Uninvoiced goods and services
|
|
$
|
12,207
|
|
|
$
|
12,142
|
|
Compensation and benefits
|
|
|
7,194
|
|
|
|
7,059
|
|
Restructuring accrual
|
|
|
393
|
|
|
|
485
|
|
Commission, royalties and other
|
|
|
3,088
|
|
|
|
3,252
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
22,882
|
|
|
$
|
22,938
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net
assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of Zilog completed in February 2010.
Identified intangible assets consisted of the following as of June 30, 2011 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Intangible
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Net Intangible
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
Developed intellectual property
|
|
$
|
4,800
|
|
|
$
|
1,058
|
|
|
$
|
3,742
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
6,100
|
|
|
|
3,717
|
|
|
|
2,383
|
|
Contract backlog
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other intangible assets
|
|
|
1,187
|
|
|
|
281
|
|
|
|
906
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total identifiable intangible assets
|
|
$
|
14,087
|
|
|
$
|
7,056
|
|
|
$
|
7,031
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Identified intangible assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2011 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Intangible
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Net Intangible
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
Developed intellectual property
|
|
$
|
4,800
|
|
|
$
|
858
|
|
|
$
|
3,942
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
6,100
|
|
|
|
3,316
|
|
|
|
2,784
|
|
Contract backlog
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other intangible assets
|
|
|
1,187
|
|
|
|
239
|
|
|
|
948
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total identifiable intangible assets
|
|
$
|
14,087
|
|
|
$
|
6,413
|
|
|
$
|
7,674
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
8. Borrowing Arrangements
Bank of the West
On November 13, 2009, we entered into a credit agreement for a revolving line of credit with
Bank of the West, or BOW, under which we could borrow up to $15.0 million and all amounts owed
under the credit agreement were due and payable on October 31, 2011. On December 29, 2010, we
entered into an amendment with BOW to increase the line of credit to $20.0 million and to extend
the expiration date to October 31, 2013. Borrowings may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time
during the term of the credit agreement. The obligations are guaranteed by two of our subsidiaries.
At June 30, 2011, the outstanding principal balance under the credit agreement was $15.0 million.
The credit agreement provides different interest rate alternatives under which we may borrow
funds. We may elect to borrow based on LIBOR plus a margin, an alternative base rate plus a margin
or a floating rate plus a margin. The margin can range from 1.5% to 3.25%, depending on interest
rate alternatives and on our leverage of liabilities to effective tangible net worth. The effective
interest rate as of June 30, 2011 was 3.25%.
The credit agreement is subject to a set of financial covenants, including minimum effective
tangible net worth, the ratio of cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable to current
liabilities, profitability, a ratio of EBITDA to interest expense and a minimum amount of U.S.
domestic cash on hand. At June 30, 2011, we complied with all of these financial covenants.
The credit agreement also includes a $3.0 million letter of credit subfacility. See Note 16,
Commitments and Contingencies for further information regarding the terms of the subfacility.
IKB Deutsche Industriebank
On June 10, 2005, IXYS Semiconductor GmbH, our German subsidiary, borrowed 10.0 million, or
about $12.2 million at the time, from IKB Deutsche Industriebank for a term of 15 years. The
outstanding balance at June 30, 2011 was 6.0 million, or $8.6 million.
The interest rate on the loan is determined by adding the then effective three month Euribor
rate and a margin. The margin can range from 70 basis points to 125 basis points, depending on the
calculation of a ratio of indebtedness to cash flow for our German subsidiary. In June 2010, we
entered into an interest rate swap agreement commencing June 30, 2010. The swap agreement has a
fixed interest rate of 1.99% and expires on June 30, 2015. It is not designated as a hedge in the
financial statements. See Note 3, Fair Value for further information regarding the derivative
contract.
During each fiscal quarter, a principal payment of 167,000, or about $240,000, and a payment
of accrued interest are required. Financial covenants for a ratio of indebtedness to cash flow, a
ratio of equity to total assets and a minimum stockholders equity for the German subsidiary must
be satisfied for the loan to remain in good standing. The loan may be prepaid in whole or in part
at the end of a fiscal quarter without penalty. At June 30, 2011, we complied with the financial
covenants. The loan is partially collateralized by a security interest in the facility owned by our
company in Lampertheim, Germany.
Note payable issued in acquisition
On September 10, 2008, we issued a note payable with a face value of $2.0 million in
connection with the purchase of real property and the acquisition of the shares of Reaction
Technology Incorporated, or RTI. The note is repayable in 60 equal monthly installments of $38,666,
which includes interest at an annual rate of 6.0%. The note is collateralized by a security
interest in the property acquired and the current assets of RTI.
9. Restructuring Charges
In the quarter ended September 30, 2009, we initiated plans to restructure our European
manufacturing and assembly operations to align them to current market conditions. The plans
primarily involved the termination of employees and centralization of certain positions. Costs
related to termination of employees represented severance payments and benefits.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, we relocated the Zilog employees to our
headquarters in Milpitas and vacated the facility in San Jose, California, as a part of our
integration plan to reduce costs.
The costs in connection with the restructuring plan in Europe and Zilog lease and exit costs
have been included under Restructuring charges in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements
of operations. The restructuring accrual as of June 30, 2011 was included under Accrued expenses
and other current liabilities on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
9
Restructuring activity as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was as follows (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Severance and
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related Benefits
|
|
|
Accrual
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2011
|
|
$
|
106
|
|
|
$
|
379
|
|
|
$
|
485
|
|
Charges
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
Cash payments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
Currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2011
|
|
$
|
77
|
|
|
$
|
316
|
|
|
$
|
393
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We anticipate that the remaining restructuring obligations of $393,000 as of June 30, 2011
will be paid by September 30, 2012.
10. Pension Plans
We maintain three defined benefit pension plans: one for United Kingdom employees, one for
German employees, and one for Philippine employees. These plans cover most of the employees in the
United Kingdom, Germany and the Philippines. Benefits are based on years of service and the
employees compensation. We deposit funds for these plans, consistent with the requirements of
local law, with investment management companies, insurance companies, banks or trustees and/or
accrue for the unfunded portion of the obligations. The measurement date for the projected benefit
obligations and the plan assets is March 31. The United Kingdom and German plans have been
curtailed. As such, the plans are closed to new entrants and no credit is provided for additional
periods of service. The German plan was held by a separate legal entity. As of June 30, 2011, the
German defined benefit plan was completely unfunded. We expect to contribute approximately $705,000
to the United Kingdom plan in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012. This contribution is primarily
contractual.
In connection with the Zilog acquisition in February 2010, we assumed the defined benefit plan
for the local employees of Zilogs Philippine subsidiary. As of June 30, 2011, the pension plan was
overfunded by approximately $330,000. The overfunding was included under Other assets on our
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The net periodic pension expense includes the following components (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Service cost
|
|
$
|
21
|
|
|
$
|
17
|
|
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
|
|
|
150
|
|
|
|
499
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
(36
|
)
|
|
|
(371
|
)
|
Recognized actuarial gain (loss)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
44
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension expense
|
|
$
|
129
|
|
|
$
|
189
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11. Employee Equity Incentive Plans
Stock Purchase and Stock Option Plans
The 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
On June 2, 2011, the Board of Directors of our company approved the adoption of the 2011
Equity Incentive Plan, under which 600,000 shares of our common stock will be reserved for the
grant of stock options and other equity incentives. Unless and until stockholder approval occurs,
no rights will be granted under this plan.
The 2009 Equity Incentive Plan
Stock Options
On September 10, 2009, our stockholders approved the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2009
Plan, under which 900,000 shares of our common stock are reserved for the grant of stock options.
10
Under the 2009 Plan, nonqualified and incentive stock options may be granted to employees,
consultants and non-employee directors. Generally, the per share exercise price shall not be less
than 100% of the fair market value of a share on the grant date. The Board of Directors has the
full power to determine the provisions of each option issued under the 2009 Plan. While we may
grant options that become exercisable at different times or within different periods, we have
granted options that primarily vest over four years. The options, once granted, expire ten years
from the date of grant.
Restricted Stock
Restricted stock awards may be granted to any employee, director or consultant under the 2009
Plan. Pursuant to a restricted stock award, we will issue shares of common stock that will be
released from restriction if certain requirements, including continued performance of services, are
met.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Awards of stock appreciation rights, or SARs, may be granted to employees, consultants and
nonemployee directors pursuant to the 2009 Plan. In any event, the exercise price of a SAR shall be
not less than 100% of the fair market value of a share on the grant date and shall expire no later
than ten years from the grant date. Upon exercise, the holder of SAR shall be entitled to receive
payment either in cash or a number of shares by dividing such cash amount by the fair market value
of a share on the exercise date.
Performance Units
Performance units may be granted to employees, consultants and nonemployee directors under the
2009 Plan. Each performance unit shall have a value equal to the fair market value of one share.
After the applicable performance period has ended, the holder will be entitled to receive a
payment, either in cash or in the form of shares, based on the number of performance units earned
over the performance period, to be determined as a function of the extent to which the
corresponding performance goals or other vesting provisions have been achieved.
Zilog 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan
The Zilog 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, or the Zilog 2004 Plan, was approved by the
stockholders of Zilog in 2004, and was amended and approved by the stockholders of Zilog in 2007.
In connection with the acquisition of Zilog, our Board of Directors approved assumption of the
Zilog 2004 Plan. Employees of Zilog and persons first employed by our company after the closing of
the acquisition of Zilog may receive grants under the Zilog 2004 Plan. Under the 2004 Plan,
incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, or restricted shares may be granted. At the
time of the assumption of the Zilog 2004 Plan by our company, up to 652,963 shares of our common
stock were available for grant under the plan.
Zilog 2002 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan
The Zilog 2002 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, or the Zilog 2002 Plan, was adopted in 2002. In
connection with the acquisition of Zilog, our Board of Directors approved the assumption of the
Zilog 2002 Plan with respect to the shares available for grant as stock options. Employees of Zilog
and persons first employed by our company after the closing of the acquisition of Zilog may receive
grants under the Zilog 2002 Plan. At the time of the assumption of the Zilog 2002 Plan by our
company, up to 366,589 shares of our common stock were available for grant under the plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In May 1999, the Board of Directors approved the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or the
Purchase Plan, and reserved 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Purchase Plan.
Under the Purchase Plan, all eligible employees may purchase our common stock at a price equal to
85% of the lower of the fair market value at the beginning of the offer period or the semi-annual
purchase date. Stock purchases are limited to 15% of an employees eligible compensation. On July
31, 2007 and July 9, 2010, the Board of Directors amended the Purchase Plan and on each occasion
reserved an additional 350,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Purchase Plan. During
the three months ended June 30, 2011, there were 55,706 shares purchased under the Purchase Plan,
leaving approximately 350,053 shares available for purchase under the plan in the future.
11
Stock-Based Compensation
The following table summarizes the effects of stock-based compensation charges (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
Income Statement Classifications
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
$
|
784
|
|
|
$
|
792
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation effect in income before
taxes
|
|
|
784
|
|
|
|
792
|
|
Provision for income taxes (1)
|
|
|
282
|
|
|
|
301
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net stock-based compensation effects in net income
|
|
$
|
502
|
|
|
$
|
491
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Estimated at a statutory income tax rate of 36% in fiscal year 2012 and 38% in fiscal
year 2011.
|
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, the unaudited condensed consolidated statements
of operations and cash flows do not reflect any tax benefit for the tax deduction from option
exercises and other awards. As of June 30, 2011, approximately $5.7 million in stock-based
compensation is to be recognized for unvested stock options granted under our equity incentive
plans. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average
period of 2.8 years.
The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of options granted
under our equity incentive plans and rights to acquire stock granted under our stock purchase plan.
The weighted average estimated fair values of employee stock option grants and rights granted under
the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as the weighted average assumptions that were used
in calculating such values during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, were based on
estimates at the date of grant as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Options
|
|
|
Purchase Plan
|
|
|
|
Three Months
|
|
|
Three Months
|
|
|
|
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
Weighted
average estimated fair value of grant per share
|
|
$
|
6.74
|
|
|
$
|
4.67
|
|
|
$
|
2.51
|
|
|
$
|
3.23
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
1.9
|
%
|
|
|
2.3
|
%
|
|
|
0.2
|
%
|
|
|
0.3
|
%
|
Expected term in years
|
|
|
5.95
|
|
|
|
5.97
|
|
|
|
0.5
|
|
|
|
0.5
|
|
Volatility
|
|
|
55.7
|
%
|
|
|
56.2
|
%
|
|
|
44.9
|
%
|
|
|
54.2
|
%
|
Dividend yield
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
12
Activity with respect to outstanding stock options for the three months ended June 30, 2011
was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Per Share
|
|
|
Value (1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(000)
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
5,199,768
|
|
|
$
|
9.03
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options granted
|
|
|
312,000
|
|
|
$
|
12.71
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercised
|
|
|
(130,032
|
)
|
|
$
|
7.79
|
|
|
$
|
849
|
|
Options cancelled
|
|
|
(142,750
|
)
|
|
$
|
8.58
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options expired
|
|
|
(35,200
|
)
|
|
$
|
15.32
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2011
|
|
|
5,203,786
|
|
|
$
|
9.25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
|
|
|
3,630,282
|
|
|
$
|
9.34
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
3,540,264
|
|
|
$
|
9.35
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Represents the difference between the exercise price and the value of our common stock at the time of exercise.
|
12. Comprehensive Income
The components of total comprehensive income and related tax effects were as follows (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
9,976
|
|
|
$
|
6,526
|
|
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale investment securities,
net of taxes of $(5) and $(16) for the three months ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
Adjustment to unrecognized actuarial net gain (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments
|
|
|
1,509
|
|
|
|
(5,500
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
$
|
11,476
|
|
|
$
|
1,054
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at the end of each period were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Accumulated net unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments securities,
net of taxes of $(12) at June 30, 2011 and $(7) at March 31, 2011
|
|
$
|
(22
|
)
|
|
$
|
(13
|
)
|
Unrecognized actuarial loss, net of tax of $(1,108)
|
|
|
(2,945
|
)
|
|
|
(2,945
|
)
|
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments
|
|
|
12,230
|
|
|
|
10,721
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
|
|
$
|
9,263
|
|
|
$
|
7,763
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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13. Computation of Net Income per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share
amounts):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Basic:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares
|
|
|
31,508
|
|
|
|
31,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
9,976
|
|
|
$
|
6,526
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share
|
|
$
|
0.32
|
|
|
$
|
0.21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares
|
|
|
31,508
|
|
|
|
31,332
|
|
Common equivalent shares from stock options
|
|
|
1,298
|
|
|
|
369
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares used in diluted
per share calculation
|
|
|
32,806
|
|
|
|
31,701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
9,976
|
|
|
$
|
6,526
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share
|
|
$
|
0.30
|
|
|
$
|
0.21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic net income available per common share is computed using net income and the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share
is computed using net income and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming
dilution, which includes potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.
Potentially dilutive common shares include the assumed exercise of stock options and assumed
vesting of restricted stock units using the treasury stock method. During the three months ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010, there were outstanding weighted average options to purchase 619,173 and
2,757,306 shares, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted net income per
share since the exercise prices of the options exceeded the market price of the common stock. These
options could dilute earnings per share in future periods if the market price of the common stock
increases.
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14. Segment Information
We have a single operating segment. This operating segment is comprised of semiconductor
products used primarily in power-related applications. While we have separate legal subsidiaries
with discrete financial information, we have one chief operating decision maker with highly
integrated businesses. Our net revenues by major geographic area (based on destination) were as
follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
27,705
|
|
|
$
|
24,509
|
|
Europe and the Middle East
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
France
|
|
|
2,031
|
|
|
|
1,507
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
13,416
|
|
|
|
9,200
|
|
United Kingdom
|
|
|
8,002
|
|
|
|
6,313
|
|
Other
|
|
|
14,140
|
|
|
|
10,281
|
|
Asia Pacific
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
China
|
|
|
18,565
|
|
|
|
16,655
|
|
Japan
|
|
|
2,088
|
|
|
|
3,445
|
|
Korea
|
|
|
3,945
|
|
|
|
2,428
|
|
Singapore
|
|
|
2,484
|
|
|
|
2,475
|
|
Taiwan
|
|
|
2,232
|
|
|
|
2,316
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,489
|
|
|
|
2,411
|
|
Rest of the World
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
India
|
|
|
2,829
|
|
|
|
1,536
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,852
|
|
|
|
1,799
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
101,778
|
|
|
$
|
84,875
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table sets forth net revenues for each of our product groups for the three
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Power semiconductors
|
|
$
|
76,464
|
|
|
$
|
57,268
|
|
Integrated circuits
|
|
|
18,111
|
|
|
|
22,180
|
|
Systems and RF power semiconductors
|
|
|
7,203
|
|
|
|
5,427
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
101,778
|
|
|
$
|
84,875
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, two distributors accounted for 12.8% and 11.0% of
our net revenues, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, two distributors
accounted for 13.9% and 11.2% of our net revenues, respectively.
15. Income Taxes
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded income tax provisions of $5.7 million,
reflecting an effective tax rate of 36.5%. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, we recorded
income tax provisions of $6.0 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 47.9%. For the three
months ended June 30, 2011, the effective tax rate was affected by the changes in the estimates of
annual income in foreign jurisdictions and by a valuation allowance release. For the three months
ended June 30, 2010, our accounting for income tax was affected by the fact that our losses in the
periods were largely incurred in a jurisdiction with a comparatively lower tax rate, by discrete
income tax expenses of $956,000 and by the release of valuation allowance.
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16. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
We are currently involved in a variety of legal matters that arise in the normal course of
business. Based on information currently available, management does not believe that the ultimate
resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results
of operations and cash flows. Were an unfavorable ruling to occur, there exists the possibility of
a material adverse impact on the results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs.
Bank of the West
On November 13, 2009, we entered into a credit agreement with BOW. The credit agreement
includes a letter of credit subfacility, under which BOW agrees to issue letters of credit of up to
$3.0 million upon the expiration of the current facility on March 31, 2010. However, borrowing
under this subfacility is limited to the extent of availability under the $15.0 million revolving
line of credit that was due and payable on October 31, 2011. On December 29, 2010, we entered into
an amendment with BOW to increase the line of credit to $20.0 million and to extend the expiration
date to October 31, 2013. At June 30, 2011, the outstanding principal balance under the
credit agreement was $15.0 million. See Note 8, Borrowing Arrangements for further information
regarding the terms of the credit agreement.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
On occasion, we provide limited indemnification to customers against intellectual property
infringement claims related to our products. To date, we have not experienced significant activity
or claims related to such indemnifications. We also provide in the normal course of business
indemnification to our officers, directors and selected parties. We are unable to estimate any
potential future liability, if any. Therefore, no liability for these indemnification agreements
has been recorded as of June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011.
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|
|
|
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
|
This discussion contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, those described elsewhere in this
Form 10-Q
and, in
particular, in Item 1A of Part II hereof. Actual results may differ materially from the results
discussed in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of risks that could affect future
results, see Item 1A. Risk Factors. All forward-looking statements included in this document are
made as of the date hereof, based on the information available to us as of the date hereof, and we
assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by law.
Overview
We are a multi-market integrated semiconductor company. Our three principal product groups
are: power semiconductors; integrated circuits, or ICs; and systems and radio frequency, or RF,
power semiconductors.
Our power semiconductors improve system efficiency and reliability by converting electricity
at relatively high voltage and current levels into the finely regulated power required by
electronic products. We focus on the market for power semiconductors that are capable of processing
greater than 200 watts of power.
We also design, manufacture and sell integrated circuits for a variety of applications. Our
analog and mixed signal ICs are principally used in telecommunications applications. Our mixed
signal application specific ICs, or ASICs, address the requirements of the medical imaging
equipment and display markets. Our power management and control ICs are used in conjunction with
power semiconductors. Our microcontrollers provide application specific, embedded system-on-chip,
or SoC, solutions for the industrial and consumer markets.
Our systems include laser diode drivers, high voltage pulse generators and modulators, and
high power subsystems, sometimes known as stacks, that are principally based on our high power
semiconductor devices. Our RF power semiconductors enable circuitry that amplifies or receives
radio frequencies in wireless and other microwave communication applications, medical imaging
applications and defense and space applications.
We have recorded sequential revenue growth during the past eight quarters. Over the past few
quarters, our revenues from sales of power semiconductors increased, while our revenues from sales
of ICs and systems and RF power semiconductors declined. In the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as
compared to the immediately preceding quarter, gross profit margin increased principally because of
increased revenues from the sale and license of intellectual property. Distribution revenues
increased during the past two quarters as revenues shifted to applications that are traditionally
bought through distributors, such as industrial and commercial applications, while our revenues
from the consumer product market, which are typically purchased directly from us, declined. In
addition, our selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A expenses, and our research,
development and engineering expenses, or R&D expenses, have remained relatively flat. In future
periods, both our SG&A and R&D expenses are expected to continue at approximately these levels as
percentages of net revenues.
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Management Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based
upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The
preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that
affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures
of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the reasonableness
of its estimates. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various
assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form
the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not
readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates
under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies require that we make significant
judgments and estimates in preparing our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue recognition.
We sell to distributors and original equipment manufacturers.
Approximately 57.4% of our net revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 58.8% of our
net revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2010 were from distributors. We provide some of our
distributors with the following programs: stock rotation and ship and debit. Ship and debit is a
sales incentive program for products previously shipped to distributors. We recognize revenue from
product sales upon shipment provided that we have received a purchase order, the price is fixed and
determinable, the risk of loss has transferred, collection of resulting receivables is reasonably
assured, there are no customer acceptance requirements and there are no remaining significant
obligations. Our shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point. Reserves for allowances are also
recorded at the time of shipment. Our management must make estimates of potential future product
returns and so called ship and debit transactions related to current period product
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revenue. Our management analyzes historical returns and ship and debit transactions, current
economic trends and changes in customer demand and acceptance of our products when evaluating the
adequacy of the sales returns and allowances. Significant management judgments and estimates must
be made and used in connection with establishing the allowances in any accounting period. We have
visibility into inventory held by our distributors to aid in our reserve analysis. Different
judgments or estimates would result in material differences in the amount and timing of our revenue
for any period.
Accounts receivable from distributors are recognized and inventory is relieved when title to
inventories transfer, typically upon shipment from our company, at which point we have a legally
enforceable right to collection under normal payment terms. Under certain circumstances, where our
management is not able to reasonably and reliably estimate the actual returns, revenues and costs
relating to distributor sales are deferred until products are sold by the distributors to their end
customers. Deferred amounts are presented net and included under accrued expenses and other
liabilities.
We state our net revenues net of any taxes collected from customers that are required to be
remitted to the various government agencies. The amount of taxes collected from customers and
payable to government agencies is included under accrued expenses and other liabilities. Shipping
and handling costs are included in cost of sales.
Allowance for sales returns.
We maintain an allowance for sales returns for estimated product
returns by our customers. We estimate our allowance for sales returns based on our historical
return experience, current economic trends, changes in customer demand, known returns we have not
received and other assumptions. If we were to make different judgments or utilize different
estimates, the amount and timing of our revenue could be materially different. Given that our
revenues consist of a high volume of relatively similar products, to date our actual returns and
allowances have not fluctuated significantly from period to period, and our returns provisions have
historically been reasonably accurate. This allowance is included as part of the accounts
receivable allowance on the balance sheet and as a reduction of revenues in the statement of
operations.
Allowance for stock rotation.
We also provide stock rotation to select distributors. The
rotation allows distributors to return a percentage of the previous six months sales in exchange
for orders of an equal or greater amount. In the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010,
approximately $440,000 and $162,000, respectively, of products were returned to us under the
program. We establish the allowance for all sales to distributors except in cases where the revenue
recognition is deferred and recognized upon sale by the distributor of products to the
end-customer. The allowance, which is managements best estimate of future returns, is based upon
the historical experience of returns and inventory levels at the distributors. This allowance is
included as part of the accounts receivable allowance on the balance sheet and as a reduction of
revenues in the statement of operations. Should distributors increase stock rotations beyond our
estimates, our statements would be adversely affected.
Allowance for ship and debit.
Ship and debit is a program designed to assist distributors in
meeting competitive prices in the marketplace on sales to their end customers. Ship and debit
requires a request from the distributor for a pricing adjustment for a specific part for a customer
sale to be shipped from the distributors stock. We have no obligation to accept this request.
However, it is our historical practice to allow some companies to obtain pricing adjustments for
inventory held. We receive periodic statements regarding our products held by our distributors. Our
distributors had approximately $14.0 million in inventory of our products on hand at June 30, 2011.
Ship and debit authorizations may cover current and future distributor activity for a specific part
for sale to the distributors customer. At the time we record sales to the distributors, we provide
an allowance for the estimated future distributor activity related to such sales since it is
probable that such sales to distributors will result in ship and debit activity. The sales
allowance requirement is based on sales during the period, credits issued to distributors,
distributor inventory levels, historical trends, market conditions, pricing trends we see in our
direct sales activity with original equipment manufacturers and other customers, and input from
sales, marketing and other key management. We believe that the analysis of these inputs enable us
to make reliable estimates of future credits under the ship and debit program. This analysis
requires the exercise of significant judgments. Our actual results to date have approximated our
estimates. At the time the distributor ships the part from stock, the distributor debits us for the
authorized pricing adjustment. This allowance is included as part of the accounts receivable
allowance on the balance sheet and as a reduction of revenues in the statement of operations. If
competitive pricing were to decrease sharply and unexpectedly, our estimates might be insufficient,
which could significantly adversely affect our operating results.
Additions to the ship and debit allowance are estimates of the amount of expected future ship
and debit activity related to sales during the period and reduce revenues and gross profit in the
period. The following table sets forth the beginning and ending balances of, additions to, and
deductions from, our allowance for ship and debit during the three months ended June 30, 2011 (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2011
|
|
$
|
1,400
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
1,676
|
|
Deductions
|
|
|
(1,736
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2011
|
|
$
|
1,340
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Allowance for doubtful accounts.
We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated
losses from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We evaluate our allowance for
doubtful accounts based on the aging of our accounts receivable, the financial condition of our
customers and their payment history, our historical write-off experience and other assumptions. If
we were to make different judgments of the financial condition of our customers or the financial
condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make
payments, additional allowances may be required. This allowance is reported on the balance sheet as
part of the accounts receivable allowance and is included on the statement of operations as part of
selling, general and administrative expenses. This allowance is based on historical losses and
managements estimates of future losses.
Inventories.
Inventories are recorded at the lower of standard cost, which approximates
actual cost on a first-in-first-out basis, or market value. Our accounting for inventory costing is
based on the applicable expenditure incurred, directly or indirectly, in bringing the inventory to
its existing condition. Such expenditures include acquisition costs, production costs and other
costs incurred to bring the inventory to its use. As it is impractical to track inventory from the
time of purchase to the time of sale for the purpose of specifically identifying inventory cost,
our inventory is, therefore, valued based on a standard cost, given that the materials purchased
are identical and interchangeable at various steps in the production process. We review our
standard costs on an as-needed basis but in any event at least once a year, and update them as
appropriate to approximate actual costs. The authoritative guidance provided by FASB requires
certain abnormal expenditures to be recognized as expenses in the current period instead of
capitalized in inventory. It also requires that the amount of fixed production overhead allocated
to inventory be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.
We typically plan our production and inventory levels based on internal forecasts of customer
demand, which are highly unpredictable and can fluctuate substantially. The value of our
inventories is dependent on our estimate of future demand as it relates to historical sales. If our
projected demand is overestimated, we may be required to reduce the valuation of our inventories
below cost. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and record an estimated provision for
excess inventory based primarily on our historical sales and expectations for future use. We also
recognize a reserve based on known technological obsolescence, when appropriate. However, for new
products, we do not consider whether there is excess inventory until we develop sufficient sales
history or experience a significant change in expected product demand, based on backlog. Actual
demand and market conditions may be different from those projected by our management. This could
have a material effect on our operating results and financial position. If we were to make
different judgments or utilize different estimates, the amount and timing of our write-down of
inventories could be materially different. For example, during fiscal 2009, we examined our
inventory and as a consequence of the dramatic retrenchment in some of our markets, certain of our
inventory that normally would not be considered excess was considered as such. Therefore, we booked
additional charges of about $14.9 million to recognize this exposure.
Excess inventory frequently remains saleable. When excess inventory is sold, it yields a gross
profit margin of up to 100%. Sales of excess inventory have the effect of increasing the gross
profit margin beyond that which would otherwise occur, because of previous write-downs. Once we
have written down inventory below cost, we do not subsequently write it up when it is subsequently
sold or scrapped. We do not physically segregate excess inventory nor do we assign unique tracking
numbers to it in our accounting systems. Consequently, we cannot isolate the sales prices of excess
inventory from the sales prices of non-excess inventory. Therefore, we are unable to report the
amount of gross profit resulting from the sale of excess inventory or quantify the favorable impact
of such gross profit on our gross profit margin.
The following table provides information on our excess and obsolete inventory reserve charged
against inventory at cost (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2011
|
|
$
|
29,436
|
|
Utilization or sale
|
|
|
(434
|
)
|
Scrap
|
|
|
(214
|
)
|
Additional accrual
|
|
|
735
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments
|
|
|
134
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2011
|
|
$
|
29,657
|
|
|
|
|
|
The practical efficiencies of wafer fabrication require the manufacture of semiconductor
wafers in minimum lot sizes. Often, when manufactured, we do not know whether or when all the
semiconductors resulting from a lot of wafers will sell. With more than 10,000 different part
numbers for semiconductors, excess inventory resulting from the manufacture of some of those
semiconductors will be continual and ordinary. Because the cost of storage is minimal when compared
to potential value and because our products do not quickly become obsolete, we expect to hold
excess inventory for potential future sale for years. Consequently, we have no set time line for
the sale or scrapping of excess inventory.
In addition, our inventory is also being written down to the lower of cost or market or net
realizable value. We review our inventory listing on a quarterly basis for an indication of losses
being sustained for costs that exceed selling prices less direct costs to
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sell. When it is evident that our selling price is lower than current cost, inventory is
marked down accordingly. At June 30, 2011, our lower of cost or market reserve was $678,000.
Furthermore, we perform an annual inventory count and periodic cycle counts for specific parts
that have a high turnover. We also periodically identify any inventory that is no longer usable and
write it off.
Income taxes
. As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we
are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This
process involves estimating our actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary
differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These
differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within our unaudited
condensed consolidated balance sheets. We then assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets
will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent we believe that recovery is not
likely, we establish a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance reduces our deferred tax assets
to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In determining the amount of the
valuation allowance, we consider estimated future taxable income as well as feasible tax planning
strategies in each taxing jurisdiction in which we operate. If we determine that it is more likely
than not that we will not realize all or a portion of our remaining deferred tax assets, then we
will increase our valuation allowance with a charge to income tax expense. Conversely, if we
determine that it is likely that we will ultimately be able to utilize all or a portion of the
deferred tax assets for which a valuation allowance has been provided, then the related portion of
the valuation allowance will reduce goodwill, intangible assets or income tax expense. Significant
management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and potential tax
exposures, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against our
net deferred tax assets. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates or we adjust
these estimates in future periods, we may need to establish a valuation allowance, which could
materially impact our financial position and results of operations. Our ability to utilize our
deferred tax assets and the need for a related valuation allowance are monitored on an ongoing
basis.
Furthermore, computation of our tax liabilities involves examining uncertainties in the
application of complex tax regulations. We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based
on the two-step process as prescribed by the authoritative guidance provided by FASB. The first
step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if there is sufficient
available evidence to indicate if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on
audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. The second step
requires us to measure and determine the approximate amount of the tax benefit at the largest
amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax
authorities. It is inherently difficult and requires significant judgment to estimate such amounts,
as this requires us to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We reexamine these
uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This reassessment is based on various factors during
the period including, but not limited to, changes in worldwide tax laws and treaties, tax rates,
changes in facts or circumstances, effectively settled issues under audit and any new audit
activity. A change in recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit
or an additional charge to the tax provision in the period.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of
adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated condensed financial statements, see
Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
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Results of Operations Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
The following table sets forth selected consolidated statements of operations data for the
fiscal periods indicated and the percentage change in such data from period to period. These
historical operating results may not be indicative of the results for any future period.
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Three Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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2010
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Net revenues
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$
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101,778
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19.9
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%
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$
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84,875
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Cost of goods sold
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66,743
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20.5
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%
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55,382
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Gross profit
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$
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35,035
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18.8
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%
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$
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29,493
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Operating expenses:
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Research, development and engineering
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$
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6,933
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-1.1
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$
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7,012
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Selling, general and administrative
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11,129
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6.8
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%
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10,422
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Amortization
of acquisition-related intangible assets
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642
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-66.6
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%
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1,923
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Restructuring charges
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-100.0
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%
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47
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Total operating expenses
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$
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18,704
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-3.6
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$
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19,404
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The following table sets forth selected statements of operations data as a percentage of net
revenues for the fiscal periods indicated. These historical operating results may not be indicative
of the results for any future period.
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% of Net Revenues
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Three Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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2010
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Net revenues
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100.0
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100.0
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Cost of goods sold
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65.6
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65.3
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%
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Gross profit
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34.4
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%
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34.7
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Operating expenses:
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Research, development and engineering
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6.8
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8.3
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Selling, general and administrative
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10.9
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%
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12.3
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Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
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0.6
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%
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2.2
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%
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Restructuring charges
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0.0
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%
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0.1
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%
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Total operating expenses
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18.3
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%
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22.9
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%
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Operating income
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16.1
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%
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11.8
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%
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Other income (expense), net
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-0.7
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%
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2.9
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%
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Income before income tax
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15.4
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%
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14.7
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%
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Provision for income tax
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-5.6
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%
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-7.0
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%
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Net income
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9.8
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%
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7.7
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%
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Net Revenues.
The following tables set forth the revenues for each of our product groups for the fiscal periods indicated:
Revenues
(1)
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Three Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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% change
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2010
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(000)
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(000)
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Power semiconductors
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$
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76,464
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33.5
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%
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$
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57,268
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Integrated circuits
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18,111
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-18.3
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%
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22,180
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Systems and RF power semiconductors
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7,203
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32.7
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%
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5,427
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Total
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$
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101,778
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19.9
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%
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$
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84,875
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(1)
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Include $2.0 million of intellectual property revenues
in power semiconductors and $862,000 of intellectual property
revenues in integrated circuits during the quarter ended
June 30, 2011 and $672,000 of intellectual property revenues
in integrated circuits during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
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following tables set forth the average selling prices, or ASPs, and
units for the fiscal periods indicated:
Average
Selling Prices
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Three Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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%
change
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2010
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Power semiconductors
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$
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2.03
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10.3
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%
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$
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1.84
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Integrated circuits
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$
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0.91
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7.1
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%
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$
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0.85
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Systems and RF power semiconductors
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$
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27.28
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44.8
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%
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$
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18.84
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Units
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Three Months Ended June 30,
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2011
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% change
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2010
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(000)
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(000)
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Power semiconductors
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36,600
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17.6
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%
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31,119
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Integrated circuits
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18,981
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-24.6
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%
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25,180
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Systems and RF power semiconductors
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264
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-8.3
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%
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288
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Total
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55,845
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-1.3
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%
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56,587
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The 19.9% increase in net revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the
three months ended June 30, 2010 reflected an increase of $19.2 million, or 33.5%, in the sale of
power semiconductors and an increase of $1.8 million, or 32.7%, in the sale of systems and RF power
semiconductors, offset by a decrease of $4.1 million, or 18.3%, in the sale of ICs. The increase in
power semiconductors included a $10.6 million increase in the sale of bipolar products, primarily
to the industrial and commercial market, and a $6.7 million increase in the sale of MOS products,
principally to the consumer products market and the industrial and commercial market. The revenues
from the sale of systems and RF power semiconductors increased primarily due to a $1.7 million
increase in the sale of subassemblies to the industrial and commercial market. The decrease in
revenues from the sale of ICs was primarily caused by reduced sales of display driver ICs and
microcontrollers.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010,
the unit growth in power semiconductors was broad-based. The unit decline in ICs consisted of
reduced shipments of display driver ICs to the consumer products market, reduced shipments of solid
state relays, or SSRs, to the telecom market and reduced shipments of microcontrollers. The
decrease in unit shipments in systems and RF power semiconductors was largely the result of reduced
shipments of RF power semiconductors.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the comparable period of the previous
fiscal year, the changes in the ASPs were due to changes in the mix of products sold. The ASP of
power semiconductors increased as our sales to the higher-priced medical market increased. The ASP
of systems and RF power semiconductors increased because of greater sales of subassemblies. The ASP
of ICs increased as a result of fewer shipments of lower-priced products, such as display driver
ICs and SSRs.
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Intellectual property revenues, consisting of sales, licensing fees and royalties, increased
from $672,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to $2.9 million in the quarter ended June 30,
2011. Intellectual property sales and license fees, which were nonrecurring in nature, were $2.0
million in the quarter ended June 30, 2011.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, sales to customers in the United States represented
approximately 27.2% of our net revenues and sales to international customers represented
approximately 72.8% of our net revenues. Of our international sales, approximately 50.7% were
derived from sales in Europe and the Middle East, approximately 43.0% were derived from sales in
the Asia Pacific region and approximately 6.3% were derived from sales in the rest of the world. By
comparison, for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, sales to customers in the United States
represented approximately 28.9% of our net revenues and sales to international customers
represented approximately 71.1% of our net revenues. Of our international sales, approximately
45.2% were derived from sales in Europe and the Middle East, approximately 49.3% were derived from
sales in the Asia Pacific region and approximately 5.5% were derived from sales in the rest of the
world.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010,
we experienced sales growth in all major geographic areas including the U.S., Europe and the Middle
East, and the Asia Pacific area. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the three
months ended June 30, 2010, the sales to all of our major market segments increased, except for
sales to the consumer products market, which declined principally due to reduced shipments of
display driver ICs.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, two distributors accounted for 12.8% and 11.0% of
our net revenues, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, two distributors
accounted for 13.9% and 11.2%, respectively, of our net revenues.
Our net revenues were reduced by allowances for sales returns, stock rotations and ship and
debit. See Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Management Estimates elsewhere in this
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Gross Profit.
Gross profit increased to $35.0 million in the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $29.5
million in the three months ended June 30, 2010. Gross profit margin decreased to 34.4% in the
quarter ended June 30, 2011 from 34.7% in the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Gross profit increased
primarily because of increased revenues. The lower gross profit margin was primarily caused by a
decline in the utilization or sale of previously written-down inventory, partially offset by $2.9
million of increased intellectual property revenues, which carry a gross profit margin approaching
100%. See Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Management Estimates Inventories
elsewhere in this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
Research, Development and Engineering.
R&D expenses typically consist of internal engineering efforts for product design and
development. As a percentage of net revenues, our R&D expenses for the three months ended June 30,
2011 were 6.8% as compared to 8.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The reduction in the
percentage primarily resulted from increased net revenues. Expressed in dollars, for the three
months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same periods of the prior year, our R&D expenses
decreased by approximately $79,000, or 1.1%. The decrease in R&D spending was primarily caused by
fewer expenditures on our display and LED driver businesses in the three months ended June 30, 2011
as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Selling, General and Administrative.
As a percentage of net revenues, our SG&A expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011
were 10.9% as compared to 12.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The reduction in the
percentage primarily resulted from increased net revenues. Expressed in dollars, SG&A expenses
increased by $707,000, or 6.8%, in the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same
period in the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of higher commissions associated with
increased revenues.
Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets.
We recorded certain intangible assets during fiscal 2010 in connection with the acquisitions
of Zilog and the display and LED driver businesses from Leadis. These assets are amortized based
upon their estimated useful lives that range from 12 months to 72 months. During our annual
impairment analysis in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, we concluded that the intangible assets
associated with the acquisition of the acquired Leadis businesses were completely impaired. As a
result, we wrote off all of the intangible assets related to the acquisition and recorded an
impairment charge for the remaining unamortized net book value of $398,000. For the three months
ended June 30, 2011, we recorded amortization expenses on acquisition-related intangible assets of
$642,000 as compared to $1.9 million for the same period in fiscal 2010.
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Restructuring Charges.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2009, we initiated plans to restructure our European
manufacturing and assembly operations to align them to prevailing market conditions. The plans
primarily involved the termination of employees and consolidation of certain positions. The
restructuring charges recorded in conjunction with the plan represented severance costs and have
been included under Restructuring charges in our consolidated statements of operations.
Implementation of the plan continued into fiscal 2012. We incurred restructuring charges of $47,000
during the three months ended June 30, 2010. No restructuring charges occurred during the three
months ended June 30, 2011. The restructuring accrual as of June 30, 2011 was included under
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance
sheets. See Note 9, Restructuring Charges in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, we relocated the Zilog employees to our
headquarters in Milpitas and vacated the facility in San Jose, California, as a part of our
integration plan to reduce costs. As a result, during the last two quarters of fiscal 2011, we
included a charge of $659,000 in our consolidated statements of operations for costs that will
continue to be incurred during the remaining term of the San Jose lease.
Other Income (Expense), net.
In the quarter ended June 30, 2011, other expense, net, was $394,000 as compared to other
income, net, of $2.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Other expense, net, in the three
months ended June 30, 2011 principally consisted of $519,000 in losses associated with changes in
exchange rates for foreign currency transactions. Other income, net in the three months ended June
30, 2010 consisted principally of $2.7 million in gains associated with changes in exchange rates
for foreign currency transactions.
Provision for Income Tax.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we recorded income tax provisions of $5.7
million and $6.0 million, reflecting effective tax rates of 36.5% and 47.9%, respectively. For the
three months ended June 30, 2011, the effective tax rate was affected by the changes in the
estimates of annual income in foreign jurisdictions and by a valuation allowance release. For the
three months ended June 30, 2010, our accounting for income tax was affected by the fact that our
losses in the periods were largely incurred in a jurisdiction with a comparatively lower tax rate,
by discrete income tax expenses of $956,000 and by the release of valuation allowance.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2011, cash and cash equivalents were $87.1 million as compared to $75.4 million at
March 31, 2011.
Our cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $15.1
million, an increase of $13.7 million as compared to the $1.3 million in the comparable period of
the prior year. The change in our operating cash flow was primarily due to an increase of $8
million in net income and total adjustments to reconcile net income and an increase of $5.8 million
in net changes in operating assets and liabilities.
The increase in net income and total adjustments to reconcile net income was driven by the
increase in net revenues. The changes in operating assets and liabilities for the three months
ended June 30, 2011 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010 were primarily caused by a
smaller increase in accounts receivables and a reduction in inventory, even though revenues
increased.
Our net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $3.0
million, as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1.4 million during the three
months ended June 30, 2010. In each period, our principal use of cash was to purchase property and
equipment.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, net cash used in financing activities was $798,000,
as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $1.7 million in the three months ended June
30, 2010. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we used $1.6 million for the purchase of
treasury stock and $1.1 million for principal repayment on capital lease and loan obligations,
offset by proceeds from employee equity plans of $1.4 million. During the three months ended June
30, 2010, we used $1.0 million for the purchase of treasury stock and $1.1 million for
principal repayment on capital lease and loan obligations, offset by proceeds from employee equity
plans of $409,000.
At June 30, 2011, capital lease obligations and loans payable totalled $34.0 million. This
represented 39.0% of our cash and cash equivalents and 14.1% of our stockholders equity.
We are obligated on a 6.0 million, or $8.6 million, loan. The loan has a remaining term of
about 9 years, ending in June 2020, and bears a variable interest rate, dependent upon the current
Euribor rate and the ratio of indebtedness to cash flow for the German
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subsidiary. Each fiscal quarter a principal payment of 167,000, or about $240,000, and a
payment of accrued interest are required. Financial covenants for a ratio of indebtedness to cash
flow, a ratio of equity to total assets and a minimum stockholders equity for the German
subsidiary must be satisfied for the loan to remain in good standing. At June 30, 2011, we complied
with all of these financial covenants. The loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at the end of a
fiscal quarter without penalty. The loan is collateralized by a security interest in the facility
in Lampertheim, Germany, which is owned by our U.S. parent.
On November 13, 2009, we entered into a credit agreement for a revolving line of credit with
BOW. Under the original terms, we could borrow up to $15.0 million and all amounts owed under the
credit agreement were due and payable on October 31, 2011. On December 29, 2010, we entered into an
amendment with BOW to increase the line of credit to $20.0 million and to extend the expiration
date to October 31, 2013. Borrowings may be repaid and re-borrowed during the term of the credit
agreement. The obligations are guaranteed by two of our subsidiaries. At June 30, 2011, the
outstanding principal balance under the credit agreement was $15.0 million. The credit agreement is
subject to a set of financial covenants, including minimum effective tangible net worth, the ratio
of cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable to current liabilities, profitability, a ratio of
EBITDA to interest expense and a minimum amount of U.S. domestic cash on hand. At June 30, 2011, we
complied with all of these financial covenants. See Note 8, Borrowing Arrangements in the Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information
regarding the credit agreement. The credit agreement also includes a $3.0 million letter of credit
subfacility. See Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information regarding the terms of
the subfacility.
Additionally, we maintain three defined benefit pension plans: one in the United Kingdom, one
in Germany and one in the Philippines. Benefits are based on years of service and the employees
compensation. We either deposit funds for these plans, consistent with the requirements of local
law, with investment management companies, insurance companies, banks or trustees, or accrue for
the unfunded portion of the obligations. The United Kingdom and German plans have been curtailed.
As such, the plans are closed to new entrants and no credit is provided for additional periods of
service. The total pension liability accrued for the United Kingdom and German plans at June 30,
2011 was $14.5 million. The Philippines plan is overfunded and the overfunding of $330,000 is
included under Other assets on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, together with cash generated from operations,
will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the next 12 months. Our liquidity
could be negatively affected by a decline in demand for our products, increases in the cost of
materials or labor, investments in new product development or one or more acquisitions. From time
to time, we use derivative contracts in the normal course of business to manage our foreign
currency exchange and interest rate risks. We did not have any significant open derivative
contracts at June 30, 2011. There can be no assurance that additional debt or equity financing will
be available when required or, if available, can be secured on terms satisfactory to us.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our market risk has not changed materially from the market risk disclosed in Item 7A,
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
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ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on their evaluation as of June 30, 2011, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective to ensure that
the information required to be disclosed by us in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and
regulations. Furthermore, these controls and procedures were also effective to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not
expect that our procedures or our internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all
fraud. An internal control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only
reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of
the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of our controls can provide absolute
assurance that all control issues, errors and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We currently are involved in a variety of legal matters that arise in the normal course of
business. Based on information currently available, management does not believe that the ultimate
resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results
of operations and cash flows. Were an unfavorable ruling to occur, there exists the possibility of
a material adverse impact on the results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following risk
factors should be considered carefully in evaluating our business and us. Additional risks not
presently known to us or that we currently believe are not serious may also impair our business and
its financial condition.
Our operating results fluctuate significantly because of a number of factors, many of which are
beyond our control.
Given the nature of the markets in which we participate, we cannot reliably predict future
revenues and profitability and unexpected changes may cause us to adjust our operations. Large
portions of our costs are fixed, due in part to our significant sales, research and development and
manufacturing costs. Thus, small declines in revenues could seriously negatively affect our
operating results in any given quarter. Our operating results may fluctuate significantly from
quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year. For example, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 and from fiscal
2008 to fiscal 2009, net income in one year shifted to net loss in the next year. Some of the
factors that may affect our quarterly and annual results are:
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changes in business and economic conditions, including a downturn in demand or decrease
in the rate of growth in demand, whether in the global economy, a regional economy or the
semiconductor industry;
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changes in consumer and business confidence caused by changes in market conditions,
potentially including changes in the credit market, or changes in currency exchange rates,
expectations for inflation or energy prices;
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the reduction, rescheduling or cancellation of orders by customers;
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fluctuations in timing and amount of customer requests for product shipments;
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changes in the mix of products that our customers purchase;
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changes in the level of customers component inventory;
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loss of key customers;
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the availability of production capacity, whether internally or from external suppliers;
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the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry;
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competitive pressures on selling prices;
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strategic actions taken by our competitors;
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market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers;
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fluctuations in our manufacturing yields and significant yield losses;
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difficulties in forecasting demand for our products and the planning and managing of
inventory levels;
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the availability of raw materials, supplies and manufacturing services from third
parties;
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the amount and timing of investments in research and development;
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damage awards or injunctions as the result of litigation;
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changes in our product distribution channels and the timeliness of receipt of
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the impact of vacation schedules and holidays, largely during the second and third
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As a result of these factors, many of which are difficult to control or predict, as well as
the other risk factors discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we may experience
materially adverse fluctuations in our future operating results on a quarterly or annual basis. If
product demand decreases, our manufacturing or assembly and test capacity could be underutilized,
and we may be required to record an impairment on our long-lived assets including facilities and
equipment, as well as intangible assets, which would increase our expenses. In addition, factory
planning decisions may shorten the useful lives of long-lived assets, including facilities and
equipment, and cause us to accelerate depreciation. These changes in demand for our products and in
our customers product needs could have a variety of negative effects on our competitive position
and our financial results, and, in certain cases, may reduce our revenue, increase our costs, lower
our gross margin percentage or require us to recognize impairments of our assets. In addition, if
product demand decreases or we fail to forecast demand accurately, we could be required to write
off inventory or record underutilization charges, which would have a negative impact on our gross
margin.
We may not be able to increase production capacity to meet the present and future demand for our
products.
The semiconductor industry has been characterized by periodic limitations on production
capacity. Currently, we are experiencing constraints on our ability to manufacture power
semiconductors that result in longer lead times for product delivery than desired by many of our
customers. If we are unable to increase our production capacity to meet current or possible future
demand, some of our customers may seek other sources of supply, our future growth may be limited or
our results of operations may be adversely affected.
Our backlog may not result in future revenues.
Customer orders typically can be cancelled or rescheduled without penalty to the customer.
Further, in periods of increasing demand, particularly when production is allocated or delivery
delayed, customers of semiconductor companies have on occasion placed orders without expectation of
accepting delivery to increase their share of allocated product or in an effort to improve the
timeliness of delivery. While we are attuned to the potential for such behavior and attempt to
identify such orders, we could accept orders of this nature and subsequently experience order
cancellation unexpectedly.
Our backlog at any particular date is not necessarily indicative of actual revenues for any
succeeding period. A reduction of backlog during any particular period, or the failure of our
backlog to result in future revenues, could harm our results of operations.
Fluctuations in the mix of products sold may adversely affect our financial results.
Changes in the mix and types of products sold may have a substantial impact on our revenues
and gross profit margins. In addition, more recently introduced products tend to have higher
associated costs because of initial overall development costs and higher start-up costs.
Fluctuations in the mix and types of our products may also affect the extent to which we are able
to recover our fixed costs and investments that are associated with a particular product or wafer
foundry, and, as a result, can negatively impact our financial results.
Our international operations expose us to material risks.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, our net revenues by region were approximately 28.1%
in the United States, approximately 34.9% in Europe and the Middle East, approximately 33.0% in the
Asia Pacific region and approximately 4.0% in Canada and the rest of the world. We expect revenues
from foreign markets to continue to represent a majority of total net revenues. We maintain
significant business operations in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Philippines and work with
subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers in South Korea, Japan, the Philippines and elsewhere in
Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Some of the risks inherent in doing business internationally
are:
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foreign currency fluctuations, particularly in the Euro and the British pound;
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longer payment cycles;
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challenges in collecting accounts receivable;
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changes in the laws, regulations or policies of the countries in which we manufacture
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trade restrictions;
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limited infrastructure in emerging markets;
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transportation delays;
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seasonal reduction in business activities;
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work stoppages;
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labor and union disputes;
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electrical outages;
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terrorist attack or war; and
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Our sales of products manufactured in our Lampertheim, Germany facility and our costs at that
facility are primarily denominated in Euros, and sales of products manufactured in our Chippenham,
U.K. facility and our costs at that facility are primarily denominated in British pounds.
Fluctuations in the value of the Euro and the British pound against the U.S. dollar could have a
significant adverse impact on our balance sheet and results of operations. We generally do not
enter into foreign currency hedging transactions to control or minimize these risks. Reductions in
the value of the Euro or British pound would reduce our revenues recognized in U.S. dollars, all
other things being equal. Increases in the value of the Euro or the British pound could cause
losses associated with changes in exchange rates for foreign currency transactions. Fluctuations in
currency exchange rates could cause our products to become more expensive to customers in a
particular country, leading to a reduction in sales or profitability in that country. If we expand
our international operations or change our pricing practices to denominate prices in other foreign
currencies, we could be exposed to even greater risks of currency fluctuations.
Our financial performance is dependent on economic stability and credit availability in
international markets. Actions by governments to address deficits or sovereign debt issues could
adversely affect gross domestic product or currency exchange rates in countries where we operate,
which in turn could adversely affect our financial results. If our customers or suppliers are
unable to obtain the credit necessary to fund their operations, we could experience increased bad
debts, reduced product orders and interruptions in supplier deliveries leading to delays or
stoppages in our production.
In addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect our products or
intellectual property rights to the same extent as do U.S. laws regarding the manufacture and sale
of our products in the U.S. Therefore, the risk of piracy of our technology and products may be
greater when we manufacture or sell our products in these foreign countries.
The semiconductor industry is cyclical, and an industry downturn could adversely affect our
operating results.
Business conditions in the semiconductor industry may rapidly change from periods of strong
demand and insufficient production to periods of weakened demand and overcapacity. The industry in
general is characterized by:
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changes in product mix in response to changes in demand;
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alternating periods of overcapacity and production shortages, including shortages of
raw materials supplies and manufacturing services;
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cyclical demand for semiconductors;
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significant price erosion;
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variations in manufacturing costs and yields;
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rapid technological change and the introduction of new products; and
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These factors could harm our business and cause our operating results to suffer.
Our dependence on subcontractors to assemble and test our products subjects us to a number of
risks, including an inadequate supply of products and higher materials costs.
We depend on subcontractors for the assembly and testing of our products. The substantial
majority of our products are assembled by subcontractors located outside of the United States.
Assembly subcontractors generally work on narrow margins and have limited capital. We have
experienced assembly subcontractors who have ceased or reduced production because of financial
problems. We engage assembly subcontractors who operate while in insolvency proceedings or whose
financial stability is uncertain. The unexpected cessation of production or reduction in production
by one or more of our assembly subcontractors could adversely affect our production, our customer
relations, our revenues and our financial condition. Our reliance on these subcontractors also
involves the following significant risks:
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reduced control over delivery schedules and quality;
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the potential lack of adequate capacity during periods of excess demand;
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difficulties selecting and integrating new subcontractors;
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limited or no warranties by subcontractors or other vendors on products supplied to us;
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potential increases in prices due to capacity shortages and other factors;
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potential misappropriation of our intellectual property; and
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economic or political instability in foreign countries.
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These risks may lead to delayed product delivery or increased costs, which would harm our
profitability and customer relationships.
In addition, we use a limited number of subcontractors to assemble a significant portion of
our products. If one or more of these subcontractors experience financial, operational, production
or quality assurance difficulties, we could experience a reduction or interruption in supply.
Although we believe alternative subcontractors are available, our operating results could
temporarily suffer until we engage one or more of those alternative subcontractors. Moreover, in
engaging alternative subcontractors in exigent circumstances, our production costs could increase
markedly.
Semiconductors for inclusion in consumer products have short product life cycles.
We believe that consumer products are subject to shorter product life cycles, because of
technological change, consumer preferences, trendiness and other factors, than other types of
products sold by our customers. Shorter product life cycles result in more frequent design
competitions for the inclusion of semiconductors in next generation consumer products, which may
not result in design wins for us. Shorter product life cycles may lead to more frequent
circumstances where sales of existing products are reduced or ended.
We may not be successful in our acquisitions.
We have in the past made, and may in the future make, acquisitions of other companies and
technologies. These acquisitions involve numerous risks, including:
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failure to retain key personnel of the acquired business;
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diversion of managements attention during the acquisition process;
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disruption of our ongoing business;
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the potential strain on our financial and managerial controls and reporting systems and
procedures;
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unanticipated expenses and potential delays related to integration of an acquired
business;
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the risk that we will be unable to develop or exploit acquired technologies;
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failure to successfully integrate the operations of an acquired company with our own;
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the challenges in achieving strategic objectives, cost savings and other benefits from
acquisitions;
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the risk that our markets do not evolve as anticipated and that the technologies
acquired do not prove to be those needed to be successful in those markets;
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the risks of entering new markets in which we have limited experience;
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difficulties in expanding our information technology systems or integrating disparate
information technology systems to accommodate the acquired businesses;
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the challenges inherent in managing an increased number of employees and facilities and
the need to implement appropriate policies, benefits and compliance programs;
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customer dissatisfaction or performance problems with an acquired companys products or
personnel;
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adverse effects on our relationships with suppliers;
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the reduction in financial stability associated with the incurrence of debt or the use
of a substantial portion of our available cash;
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the costs associated with acquisitions, including in-process R&D charges and
amortization expense related to intangible assets, and the integration of acquired
operations; and
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assumption of known or unknown liabilities or other unanticipated events or
circumstances.
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We cannot assure that we will be able to successfully acquire other businesses or product
lines or integrate them into our operations without substantial expense, delay in implementation or
other operational or financial problems.
As a result of an acquisition, our financial results may differ from the investment
communitys expectations in a given quarter. Further, if one or more of the foregoing risks
materialize, market conditions or other factors lead us to change our strategic direction, we may
not realize the expected value from such transactions. If we do not realize the expected benefits
or synergies of such transactions, our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash
flows or stock price could be negatively impacted.
We depend on external foundries to manufacture many of our products.
Of our net revenues for our fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, 40.7% came from wafers
manufactured for us by external foundries. Our dependence on external foundries may grow. We
currently have arrangements with a number of wafer foundries, four of which produce the wafers for
power semiconductors that we purchase from external foundries. Samsung Electronics facility in
Kiheung, South Korea is our principal external foundry.
Our relationships with our external foundries do not guarantee prices, delivery or lead times
or wafer or product quantities sufficient to satisfy current or expected demand. These foundries
manufacture our products on a purchase order basis. We provide these foundries with rolling
forecasts of our production requirements. However, the ability of each foundry to provide wafers to
us is limited by the foundrys available capacity. At any given time, these foundries could choose
to prioritize capacity for their own use or other customers or reduce or eliminate deliveries to us
on short notice. If growth in demand for our products occurs, these foundries may be unable or
unwilling to allocate additional capacity to our needs, thereby limiting our revenue growth.
Accordingly, we cannot be certain that these foundries will allocate sufficient capacity to satisfy
our requirements. In addition, we cannot be certain that we will continue to do business with these
or other foundries on terms as favorable as our current terms. If we are not able to obtain foundry
capacity as required, our relationships with our customers could be harmed, we could be unable to
fulfill contractual requirements and our revenues could be reduced or our growth limited. Moreover,
even if we are able to secure foundry capacity, we may be required, either contractually or as a
practical business matter, to utilize all of that capacity or incur penalties or an adverse
effect to the business relationship. The costs related to maintaining foundry capacity could
be expensive and could harm our operating results. Other risks associated with our reliance on
external foundries include:
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the lack of control over delivery schedules;
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the unavailability of, or delays in obtaining access to, key process technologies;
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Our requirements typically represent a small portion of the total production of the external
foundries that manufacture our wafers and products. One or more of these external foundries may not
continue to produce wafers for us or continue to advance the process design technologies on which
the manufacturing of our products is based. These circumstances could harm our ability to deliver
our products or increase our costs.
Our success depends on our ability to manufacture our products efficiently.
We manufacture our products in facilities that are owned and operated by us, as well as in
external wafer foundries and subcontract assembly facilities. The fabrication of semiconductors is
a highly complex and precise process, and a substantial percentage of wafers could be rejected or
numerous dies on each wafer could be nonfunctional as a result of, among other factors:
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contaminants in the manufacturing environment;
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defects in the masks used to print circuits on a wafer;
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For these and other reasons, we could experience a decrease in manufacturing yields.
Additionally, if we increase our manufacturing output, the additional demands placed on existing
equipment and personnel or the addition of new equipment or personnel may lead to a decrease in
manufacturing yields. As a result, we may not be able to cost-effectively expand our production
capacity in a timely manner.
Our gross margin is dependent on a number of factors, including our level of capacity utilization.
Semiconductor manufacturing requires significant capital investment, leading to high fixed
costs, including depreciation expense. We are limited in our ability to reduce fixed costs quickly
in response to any shortfall in revenues. If we are unable to utilize our manufacturing, assembly
and testing facilities at a high level, the fixed costs associated with these facilities will not
be fully absorbed, resulting in lower gross margins. Increased competition and other factors may
lead to price erosion, lower revenues and lower gross margins for us in the future.
Increasing raw material prices could impact our profitability.
Our products use large amounts of silicon, metals and other materials. In recent periods, we
have experienced price increases for many of these items. If we are unable to pass price increases
for raw materials onto our customers, our gross margins and profitability could be adversely
affected.
We order materials and commence production in advance of anticipated customer demand. Therefore,
revenue shortfalls may also result in inventory write-downs.
We typically plan our production and inventory levels based on our own expectations for
customer demand. Actual customer demand, however, can be highly unpredictable and can fluctuate
significantly. In response to anticipated long lead times to obtain inventory and materials, we
order materials and production in advance of customer demand. This advance ordering and production
may result in excess inventory levels or unanticipated inventory write-downs if expected orders
fail to materialize. For example, additional inventory write-downs occurred in the quarter ended
March 31, 2009.
Our debt agreements contain certain restrictions that may limit our ability to operate our
business.
The agreements governing our debt contain, and any other future debt agreement we enter into
may contain, restrictive covenants that limit our ability to operate our business, including, in
each case subject to certain exceptions, restrictions on our ability to:
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grant liens;
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In addition, our debt agreements contain financial covenants and additional affirmative and
negative covenants. Our ability to comply with these covenants is dependent on our future
performance, which will be subject to many factors, some of which are beyond our control, including
prevailing economic conditions. If we are not able to comply with all of these covenants for any
reason and we have debt outstanding at the time of such failure, some or all of our outstanding
debt could become immediately due and payable and the incurrence of additional debt under the
credit facilities provided by the debt agreements would not be allowed. If our cash is utilized to
repay any outstanding debt, depending on the amount of debt outstanding, we could experience an
immediate and significant reduction in working capital available to operate our business.
As a result of these covenants, our ability to respond to changes in business and economic
conditions and to obtain additional financing, if needed, may be significantly restricted, and we
may be prevented from engaging in transactions that might otherwise be beneficial to us, such as
strategic acquisitions or joint ventures.
Changes in our decisions about restructuring could affect our results of operations and financial
condition.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations about
restructuring actions include:
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timing and execution of a plan that may be subject to local labor law requirements,
including consultation with appropriate work councils;
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changes in assumptions related to severance costs;
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changes in employment levels and turnover rates; and
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changes in product demand and the business environment, including changes in global
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Our intellectual property revenues are uncertain and unpredictable in amount.
We are unable to discern a pattern in or otherwise predict the amount of any payments for the
sale or licensing of intellectual property that we may receive. Consequently, we are unable to plan
on the timing of intellectual property revenues and our results of operations may be adversely
affected by a reduction in the amount of intellectual property revenues.
Our markets are subject to technological change and our success depends on our ability to develop
and introduce new products.
The markets for our products are characterized by:
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changing technologies;
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changing customer needs;
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To develop new products for our target markets, we must develop, gain access to and use
leading technologies in a cost-effective and timely manner and continue to expand our technical and
design expertise. Failure to do so could cause us to lose our competitive position and seriously
impact our future revenues.
Products or technologies developed by others may render our products or technologies obsolete
or noncompetitive. A fundamental shift in technologies in our product markets would have a material
adverse effect on our competitive position within the industry.
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Our revenues are dependent upon our products being designed into our customers products.
Many of our products are incorporated into customers products or systems at the design stage.
The value of any design win largely depends upon the customers decision to manufacture the
designed product in production quantities, the commercial success of the customers product and the
extent to which the design of the customers electronic system also accommodates incorporation of
components manufactured by our competitors. In addition, our customers could subsequently redesign
their products or systems so that they no longer require our products. The development of the next
generation of products by our customers generally results in new design competitions for
semiconductors, which may not result in design wins for us, potentially leading to reduced revenues
and profitability. We may not achieve design wins or our design wins may not result in future
revenues.
We could be harmed by intellectual property litigation.
As a general matter, the semiconductor industry is characterized by substantial litigation
regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. We have been sued for purported patent
infringement and have been accused of infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties.
We also have certain indemnification obligations to customers and suppliers with respect to the
infringement of third party intellectual property rights by our products. We could incur
substantial costs defending ourselves and our customers and suppliers from any such claim.
Infringement claims or claims for indemnification, whether or not proven to be true, may divert the
efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel from our core business operations
and could otherwise harm our business. For example, in June 2000, we were sued for patent
infringement by International Rectifier Corporation. The case was ultimately resolved in our favor,
but not until October 2008. In the interim, the U.S. District Court entered multimillion dollar
judgments against us on two different occasions, each of which was subsequently vacated.
In the event of an adverse outcome in any intellectual property litigation, we could be
required to pay substantial damages, cease the development, manufacturing, use and sale of
infringing products, discontinue the use of certain processes or obtain a license from the third
party claiming infringement with royalty payment obligations upon us. An adverse outcome in an
infringement action could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows.
We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights adequately.
Our ability to compete is affected by our ability to protect our intellectual property rights.
We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, confidentiality
procedures and non-disclosure and licensing arrangements to protect our intellectual property
rights. Despite these efforts, we cannot be certain that the steps we take to protect our
proprietary information will be adequate to prevent misappropriation of our technology, or that our
competitors will not independently develop technology that is substantially similar or superior to
our technology. More specifically, we cannot assure that our pending patent applications or any
future applications will be approved, or that any issued patents will provide us with competitive
advantages or will not be challenged by third parties. Nor can we assure that, if challenged, our
patents will be found to be valid or enforceable, or that the patents of others will not have an
adverse effect on our ability to do business. We may also become subject to or initiate
interference proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which can demand significant
financial and management resources and could harm our financial results. Also, others may
independently develop similar products or processes, duplicate our products or processes or design
their products around any patents that may be issued to us.
Because our products typically have lengthy sales cycles, we may experience substantial delays
between incurring expenses related to research and development and the generation of revenues.
The time from initiation of design to volume production of new semiconductors often takes 18
months or longer. We first work with customers to achieve a design win, which may take nine months
or longer. Our customers then complete the design, testing and evaluation process and begin to ramp
up production, a period that may last an additional nine months or longer. As a result, a
significant period of time may elapse between our research and development efforts and our
realization of revenues, if any, from volume purchasing of our products by our customers.
The markets in which we participate are intensely competitive.
Many of our target markets are intensely competitive. Our ability to compete successfully in
our target markets depends on the following factors:
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market acceptance of our products and those of our customers; and
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In addition, our competitors or customers may offer new products based on new technologies,
industry standards or end-user or customer requirements, including products that have the potential
to replace our products or provide lower cost or higher performance alternatives to our products.
The introduction of new products by our competitors or customers could render our existing and
future products obsolete or unmarketable.
Our primary power semiconductor competitors include Fairchild Semiconductor, Fuji, Hitachi,
Infineon, International Rectifier, Microsemi, Mitsubishi, On Semiconductor, Powerex, Renesas
Technology, Semikron International, STMicroelectronics, Toshiba and Vishay Intertechnology. Our IC
products compete principally with those of Atmel, Cypress Semiconductor, Freescale Semiconductor,
Microchip, NEC, Renesas Technology, Silicon Labs and Supertex. Our RF power semiconductor
competitors include Microsemi and RF Micro Devices. Many of our competitors have greater financial,
technical, marketing and management resources than we have. Some of these competitors may be able
to sell their products at prices below which it would be profitable for us to sell our products or
benefit from established customer relationships that provide them with a competitive advantage. We
cannot assure that we will be able to compete successfully in the future against existing or new
competitors or that our operating results will not be adversely affected by increased price
competition.
We rely on our distributors and sales representatives to sell many of our products.
Most of our products are sold to distributors or through sales representatives. Our
distributors and sales representatives could reduce or discontinue sales of our products. They may
not devote the resources necessary to sell our products in the volumes and within the time frames
that we expect. In addition, we depend upon the continued viability and financial resources of
these distributors and sales representatives, some of which are small organizations with limited
working capital. These distributors and sales representatives, in turn, depend substantially on
general economic conditions and conditions within the semiconductor industry. We believe that our
success will continue to depend upon these distributors and sales representatives. Foreign
distributors are typically granted longer payment terms, resulting in higher accounts receivable
balances for a given level of sales than domestic distributors. Our risk of loss from the financial
insolvency of distributors is, therefore, disproportionally weighted to foreign distributors. If
any significant distributor or sales representative experiences financial difficulties, or
otherwise becomes unable or unwilling to promote and sell our products, our business could be
harmed. For example, All American Semiconductor, Inc., one of our former distributors, filed for
bankruptcy in April 2007.
Our future success depends on the continued service of management and key engineering personnel and
our ability to identify, hire and retain additional personnel.
Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled technical,
managerial, marketing and finance personnel, and, to a significant extent, upon the efforts and
abilities of Nathan Zommer, Ph.D., our Chief Executive Officer, and other members of senior
management. The loss of the services of one or more of our senior management or other key employees
could adversely affect our business. We do not maintain key person life insurance on any of our
officers, employees or consultants. There is intense competition for qualified employees in the
semiconductor industry, particularly for highly skilled design, applications and test engineers. We
may not be able to continue to attract and retain engineers or other qualified personnel necessary
for the development of our business or to replace engineers or other qualified individuals who
could leave us at any time in the future. If we grow, we expect increased demands on our resources,
and growth would likely require the addition of new management and engineering staff as well as the
development of additional expertise by existing management employees. If we lose the services of or
fail to recruit key engineers or other technical and management personnel, our business could be
harmed.
Acquisitions and expansion place a significant strain on our resources, including our information
systems and our employee base.
Presently, because of our acquisitions, we are operating a number of different information
systems that are not integrated. In part because of this, we use spreadsheets, which are prepared
by individuals rather than automated systems, in our accounting. In our accounting, we perform many
manual reconciliations and other manual steps, which result in a high risk of errors. Manual steps
also increase the possibility of control deficiencies and material weaknesses.
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We are also transferring some accounting functions to our recently acquired Philippine
subsidiary from other locations. These transfers involve changing accounting systems and
implementing different software from that previously used.
If we do not adequately manage and evolve our financial reporting and managerial systems and
processes, our ability to manage or grow our business may be harmed. Our ability to successfully
implement our goals and comply with regulations, including those adopted under the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, requires an effective planning and management system and process. We will need to
continue to improve existing, and implement new, operational and financial systems, procedures and
controls to manage our business effectively in the future.
In improving or consolidating our operational and financial systems, procedures and controls,
we would expect to periodically implement new or different software and other systems that will
affect our internal operations regionally or globally. The conversion process from one system to
another is complex and could require, among other things, that data from the existing system be
made compatible with the upgraded or different system.
In connection with any of the foregoing, we could experience errors, delays and other
inefficiencies, which could adversely affect our business. Any error, delay, disruption, transition
or conversion, including with respect to any new or different systems, procedures or controls,
could harm our ability to forecast sales demand, manage our supply chain, achieve accuracy in the
conversion of electronic data and record and report financial and management information on a
timely and accurate basis. In addition, as we add or change functionality, problems could arise
that we have not foreseen. Such problems could adversely impact our ability to do the following in
a timely manner: provide quotes; take customer orders; ship products; provide services and support
to our customers; bill and track our customers; fulfill contractual obligations; and otherwise run
our business. Failure to properly or adequately address these issues could result in the diversion
of managements attention and resources, adversely affect our ability to manage our business or
adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows or stock price.
Any future growth would also require us to successfully hire, train, motivate and manage new
employees. In addition, continued growth and the evolution of our business plan may require
significant additional management, technical and administrative resources. We may not be able to
effectively manage the growth or the evolution of our current business.
We depend on a limited number of suppliers for our substrates, most of whom we do not have long
term agreements with.
We purchase the bulk of our silicon substrates from a limited number of vendors, most of whom
we do not have long term supply agreements with. Any of these suppliers could reduce or terminate
our supply of silicon substrates at any time. Our reliance on a limited number of suppliers
involves several risks, including potential inability to obtain an adequate supply of silicon
substrates and reduced control over the price, timely delivery, reliability and quality of the
silicon substrates. We cannot assure that problems will not occur in the future with suppliers.
Costs related to product defects and errata may harm our results of operations and business.
Costs associated with unexpected product defects and errata (deviations from published
specifications) due to, for example, unanticipated problems in our manufacturing processes, include
the costs of:
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disposing of defective products;
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recalling defective products that have been shipped to customers;
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These costs could be substantial and may, therefore, increase our expenses and lower our gross
margin. In addition, our reputation with our customers or users of our products could be damaged as
a result of such product defects and errata, and the demand for our products could be reduced.
These factors could harm our financial results and the prospects for our business.
We face the risk of financial exposure to product liability claims alleging that the use of
products that incorporate our semiconductors resulted in adverse effects.
Approximately 9.1% of our net revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 were derived
from sales of products used in medical devices, such as defibrillators. Product liability risks may
exist even for those medical devices that have received regulatory
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approval for commercial sale. We cannot be sure that the insurance that we maintain against
product liability will be adequate to cover our losses. Any defects in our semiconductors used in
these devices, or in any other product, could result in significant product liability costs to us.
If our goodwill or long-lived assets become impaired, we may be required to record a significant
charge to earnings.
Under generally accepted accounting principles, we review our long-lived assets for impairment
when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Goodwill is required to be tested for impairment at least annually. Factors that may be considered
a change in circumstances indicating that the carrying value of our goodwill or long-lived assets
may not be recoverable include a decline in stock price and market capitalization, future cash
flows and slower growth rates in our industry. In fiscal 2011, we recorded an impairment charge for
goodwill and intangible assets of $702,000, based on our estimates of the future operating results
and discounted cash flows of the reporting unit.
We estimate tax liabilities, the final determination of which is subject to review by domestic and
international taxation authorities.
We are subject to income taxes and other taxes in both the United States and the foreign
jurisdictions in which we currently operate or have historically operated. We are also subject to
review and audit by both domestic and foreign taxation authorities. The determination of our
worldwide provision for income taxes and current and deferred tax assets and liabilities requires
significant judgment and estimation. The provision for income taxes can be adversely affected by a
variety of factors, including but not limited to changes in tax laws, regulations and accounting
principles, including accounting for uncertain tax positions, or interpretation of those changes.
Significant judgment is required to determine the recognition and measurement attributes prescribed
in the authoritative guidance issued by FASB in connection with accounting for income taxes.
Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the ultimate tax outcome may materially
differ from the tax amounts recorded in our consolidated financial statements and may materially
affect our income tax provision, net income, goodwill or cash flows in the period or periods for
which such determination is made.
Our results of operations could vary as a result of the methods, estimates, and judgments that we
use in applying our accounting policies.
The methods, estimates, and judgments that we use in applying our accounting policies have a
significant impact on our results of operations (see Critical Accounting Policies and Significant
Management Estimates in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q). Such methods, estimates, and judgments
are, by their nature, subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and factors may
arise over time that lead us to change our methods, estimates, and judgments. Changes in those
methods, estimates, and judgments could significantly affect our results of operations.
We are exposed to various risks related to the regulatory environment.
We are subject to various risks related to: (1) new, different, inconsistent or even
conflicting laws, rules and regulations that may be enacted by legislative bodies and/or regulatory
agencies in the countries in which we operate; (2) disagreements or disputes between national or
regional regulatory agencies; and (3) the interpretation and application of laws, rules and
regulations. If we are found by a court or regulatory agency not to be in compliance with
applicable laws, rules or regulations, our business, financial condition and results of operations
could be materially and adversely affected.
In addition, approximately 9.1% of our net revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011
were derived from the sale of products included in medical devices that are subject to extensive
regulation by numerous governmental authorities in the United States and internationally, including
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. The FDA and certain foreign regulatory authorities
impose numerous requirements for medical device manufacturers to meet, including adherence to Good
Manufacturing Practices, or GMP, regulations and similar regulations in other countries, which
include testing, control and documentation requirements. Ongoing compliance with GMP and other
applicable regulatory requirements is monitored through periodic inspections by federal and state
agencies, including the FDA, and by comparable agencies in other countries. Our failure to comply
with applicable regulatory requirements could prevent our products from being included in approved
medical devices or result in damages or other compensation payable to medical device manufacturers.
Our business could also be harmed by delays in receiving or the failure to receive required
approvals or clearances, the loss of ` obtained approvals or clearances or the failure to comply
with existing or future regulatory requirements.
We invest in companies for strategic reasons and may not realize a return on our investments.
We make investments in companies to further our strategic objectives and support our key
business initiatives. Such investments include investments in equity securities of public companies
and investments in non-marketable equity securities of private companies, which range from
early-stage companies that are often still defining their strategic direction to more mature
companies whose products or technologies may directly support a product or initiative. The success
of these companies is dependent on product development, market acceptance, operational efficiency,
and other key business success factors. The private companies in which we
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invest may fail for operational reasons or because they may not be able to secure additional
funding, obtain favorable investment terms for future financings or take advantage of liquidity
events such as initial public offerings, mergers, and private sales. If any of these private
companies fail, we could lose all or part of our investment in that company. If we determine that
an other-than-temporary decline in the fair value exists for the equity securities of the public
and private companies in which we invest, we write down the investment to its fair value and
recognize the related write-down as an investment loss. Furthermore, when the strategic objectives
of an investment have been achieved, or if the investment or business diverges from our strategic
objectives, we may decide to dispose of the investment even at a loss. Our investments in
non-marketable equity securities of private companies are not liquid, and we may not be able to
dispose of these investments on favorable terms or at all. The occurrence of any of these events
could negatively affect our results of operations.
Our ability to access capital markets could be limited.
From time to time, we may need to access the capital markets to obtain long term financing.
Although we believe that we can continue to access the capital markets on acceptable terms and
conditions, our flexibility with regard to long term financing activity could be limited by our
existing capital structure, our credit ratings and the health of the semiconductor industry. In
addition, many of the factors that affect our ability to access the capital markets, such as the
liquidity of the overall capital markets and the current state of the economy, are outside of our
control. There can be no assurance that we will continue to have access to the capital markets on
favorable terms.
Geopolitical instability, war, terrorist attacks and terrorist threats, and government responses
thereto, may negatively affect all aspects of our operations, revenues, costs and stock price.
Any such event may disrupt our operations or those of our customers or suppliers. Our markets
currently include South Korea, Taiwan and Israel, which are currently experiencing political
instability. Additionally, we have accounting operations in the Philippines, our principal external
foundry is located in South Korea and assembly subcontractors are located in Indonesia, the
Philippines and South Korea.
Business interruptions may damage our facilities or those of our suppliers.
Our operations and those of our suppliers are vulnerable to interruption by fire, earthquake
and other natural disasters, as well as power loss, telecommunications failure and other events
beyond our control. We do not have a detailed disaster recovery plan and do not have backup
generators. Our facilities in California are located near major earthquake faults and have
experienced earthquakes in the past. For example, the March 2011 earthquake in Japan adversely
affected the operations of some of our Japanese suppliers, which limited the availability of
certain production inputs to us for a short period of time. If a natural disaster occurs, our
ability to conduct our operations could be seriously impaired, which could harm our business,
financial condition and results of operations and cash flows. We cannot be sure that the insurance
we maintain against general business interruptions will be adequate to cover all our losses.
We may be affected by environmental laws and regulations.
We are subject to a variety of laws, rules and regulations in the United States, England and
Germany related to the use, storage, handling, discharge and disposal of certain chemicals and
gases used in our manufacturing process. Any of those regulations could require us to acquire
expensive equipment or to incur substantial other expenses to comply with them. If we incur
substantial additional expenses, product costs could significantly increase. Failure to comply with
present or future environmental laws, rules and regulations could result in fines, suspension of
production or cessation of operations.
Nathan Zommer, Ph.D. owns a significant interest in our common stock.
Nathan Zommer, Ph.D., our Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owned, as of July 28, 2011,
approximately 21.2% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. As a result, Dr. Zommer can
exercise significant control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the
election of the board of directors. His holdings could result in a delay of, or serve as a
deterrent to, any change in control of our company, which may reduce the market price of our common
stock.
Our stock price is volatile.
The market price of our common stock has fluctuated significantly to date. The future market
price of our common stock may also fluctuate significantly in the event of:
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announcements or introductions of new products;
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technological innovations by our competitors or development setbacks by us;
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conditions in the communications and semiconductor markets;
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the commencement or adverse outcome of litigation;
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changes in analysts estimates of our performance or changes in analysts forecasts
regarding our industry, competitors or customers;
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announcements of merger or acquisition transactions or a failure to achieve the
expected benefits of an acquisition as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial
analysts;
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terrorist attack or war;
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sales of our common stock by one or more members of management, including Nathan
Zommer, Ph.D., our Chief Executive Officer; or
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general economic and market conditions.
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In addition, the stock market in recent years has experienced extreme price and volume
fluctuations that have affected the market prices of many high technology companies, including
semiconductor companies. These fluctuations have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the
operating performance of companies in our industry, and could harm the market price of our common
stock.
The anti-takeover provisions of our certificate of incorporation and of the Delaware General
Corporation Law may delay, defer or prevent a change of control.
Our board of directors has the authority to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock
and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting
rights, of those shares without any further vote or action by our stockholders. The rights of the
holders of common stock will be subject to, and may be harmed by, the rights of the holders of any
shares of preferred stock that may be issued in the future. The issuance of preferred stock may
delay, defer or prevent a change in control because the terms of any issued preferred stock could
potentially prohibit our consummation of any merger, reorganization, sale of substantially all of
our assets, liquidation or other extraordinary corporate transaction, without the approval of the
holders of the outstanding shares of preferred stock. In addition, the issuance of preferred stock
could have a dilutive effect on our stockholders.
Our stockholders must give substantial advance notice prior to the relevant meeting to
nominate a candidate for director or present a proposal to our stockholders at a meeting. These
notice requirements could inhibit a takeover by delaying stockholder action. The Delaware
anti-takeover law restricts business combinations with some stockholders once the stockholder
acquires 15% or more of our common stock. The Delaware statute makes it more difficult for us to be
acquired without the consent of our board of directors and management.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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(c) Total Number of
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Dollar Value) of
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Shares Purchased as
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Announced Plans or
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the Plans or
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Paid per Share
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Programs
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Programs
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April 30, 2011
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$
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107,568
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Not applicable.
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(2)
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A stock purchase program to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock was approved on
February 10, 2011.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
See the Index to Exhibits, which is incorporated by reference herein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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IXYS CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Uzi Sasson
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Date: August 5, 2011
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Uzi Sasson, President and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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10.1
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IXYS Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.
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10.2
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Form of Award Agreement under the IXYS Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.
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31.1
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Certificate of Chief Executive Officer required under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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31.2
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Certificate of Chief Financial Officer required under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1
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Certification required under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)
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101.INS
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Document
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101.CAL
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
Linkbase Document
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101.LAB
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label
Linkbase Document
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101.PRE
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension
Presentation Linkbase Document
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(1)
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This exhibit is furnished and shall not be deemed filed
for purposes of Section 18 of
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1993, as amended, or the
Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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Exhibit 10.1
IXYS CORPORATION
2011 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
(Effective June 2, 2011)
IXYS CORPORATION hereby adopts in its entirety the IXYS Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive
(Plan), as of June 2, 2011 (
Plan Adoption Date
). Unless otherwise defined, terms with
initial capital letters are defined in Section 2 below.
SECTION 1
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
1.1
Background
The Plan permits the grant of Nonqualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock
Options, Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), Restricted Stock, and Restricted Stock Units.
1.2
Purpose of the Plan
The Plan is intended to attract, motivate and retain the following
individuals: (a) employees of the Company or its Affiliates; (b) consultants who provide
significant services to the Company or its Affiliates and (c) directors of the Company or any of
its Affiliates who are employees of neither the Company nor any Affiliate. The Plan is also
designed to encourage stock ownership by such individuals, thereby aligning their interests with
those of the Companys shareholder.
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning
is plainly required by the context:
2.1
1934 Act
means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Reference to a
specific section of the Act shall include such section, any valid rules or regulations promulgated
under such section, and any comparable provisions of any future legislation, rules or regulations
amending, supplementing or superseding any such section, rule or regulation.
2.2
Administrator
means, collectively the Board, and/or one or more Committees, and/or
one or more executive officers of the Company designated by the Board to administer the Plan or
specific portions thereof; provided, however, that Awards to Section 16 Persons may only be
administered by a committee of Independent Directors (as defined in Section 2.23) or the Board as a
whole. The Plan permits coextensive administrative authority; provided, however, that the scope of
any such authority is specifically approved by the Board in accordance with the Plan.
2.3
Affiliate
means any corporation or any other entity (including, but not limited to,
Subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures) controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with the Company.
2.4
Applicable Law
means the legal requirements relating to the administration of
Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and similar incentive plans under any
applicable laws, including but not limited to the laws of the United States and any applicable
foreign country, including employment, labor, privacy, securities, and tax laws, the Code, and
applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange, American Stock
Exchange or the requirements of any other stock exchange or quotation system upon which the Shares
may then be listed or quoted.
2.5
Award
means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Nonqualified
Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, and Restricted Stock Units.
2.6
Award Agreement
means the written agreement setting forth the terms and provisions
applicable to each Award granted under the Plan, including the Grant Date.
2.7
Board
or
Board of Directors
means the Board of Directors of the Company.
2.8
Change in Control
means the occurrence of any of the following:
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2.8.1
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Any person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act)
becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or
indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total
voting power represented by the Companys then outstanding voting capital stock, other than a group
of two or more persons not (A) acting in concert for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing
of such stock or (B) otherwise required to file any form or report with any governmental agency or
regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company which requires the reporting of any
change in control;
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The consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all
of the Companys assets (whether by stock sale, merger, consolidation or otherwise);
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The consummation of a liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or
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The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation,
other than (i) a merger or consolidation for the sole purpose of changing the Companys
jurisdiction of incorporation or (ii) a consolidation or merger of the Company in which the holders
of the voting capital stock of the Company immediately prior to the consolidation or merger (other
than Persons who are parties to such consolidation or merger and their respective Affiliates) hold
at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting power represented by the Companys then outstanding
voting capital stock of the Company or the surviving entity (or its parent entity) immediately
after the consolidation or merger.
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2.9
Code
means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Reference to a specific
section of the Code or regulation thereunder shall include such section or regulation, any valid
regulation promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation
or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.
2.10
Committee
means any committee appointed by the Board of Directors to administer the
Plan.
2.11
Company
means IXYS Corporation, or any successor thereto.
2.12
Consultant
means any consultant, independent contractor or other person who provides
significant services to the Company or its Affiliates or any employee or Affiliate of any of the
foregoing, but who is neither an Employee nor a Director.
2.13
Continuous Status
as an Employee, Consultant or Director means that a Participants
employment or service relationship with the Company or any Affiliate is not interrupted or
terminated.
Continuous Status
shall not be considered interrupted in the following
cases: (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the
Company or between the Company and any Subsidiary or successor. A leave of absence approved by the
Company shall include sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave approved by an
authorized representative of the Company. For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no leave of
absence may exceed ninety (90) days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is
guaranteed by statute or contract. If such reemployment is approved by the Company but not
guaranteed by statute or contract, then such employment will be considered terminated on the
ninety-first (91st) day of such leave and on such date any Incentive Stock Option held by the
Participant shall cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and shall be treated for tax
purposes as a Nonqualified Stock Option. In the event a Participants status changes among the
positions of Employee, Director and Consultant, the Participants Continuous Status as an Employee,
Director or Consultant shall be deemed to be continuous and uninterrupted.
2.14
Director
means any individual who is a member of the Board of Directors of the
Company or an Affiliate of the Company.
2.15
Disability
means a permanent and total disability within the meaning of Section
22(e)(3) of the Code, provided that in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock Options, the
Administrator in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in
accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Administrator from time to
time.
2.16
Employee
means any individual who is a common-law employee of the Company or of an
Affiliate.
2.17
Exercise Price
means the price at which a Share may be purchased by a Participant
pursuant to the exercise of an Option, and the price used to determine the amount of cash or number
of Shares payable to a Participant upon the exercise of a SAR.
2.18
Fair Market Value
means, as of any date, provided the Common Stock is listed on an
established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the NASDAQ,
the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock shall be the closing sales price
for such stock on the Grant Date of the Award. If no sales were reported on such Grant Date of the
Award, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock shall be the closing price for such stock
as quoted on the NASDAQ (or the exchange with the greatest volume of trading in the Common Stock)
on the last market trading day with reported sales prior to the date of determination. In the case
where the Company is not listed on an established stock exchange or national market system, Fair
Market Value shall be determined by the Board in good faith in accordance with Code Section 409A
and the applicable Treasury regulations.
2.19
Fiscal Year
means a fiscal year of the Company.
2.20
Full-Value Award Limitation
means an aggregate limit of one thousand (1,000) Shares,
which is the total number of Shares that may be granted to all Participants combined as full value
awards, which includes both Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units.
2.21
Grant Date
means the date the Administrator approves the Award.
2.22
Incentive Stock Option
means an Option to purchase Shares, which is designated as an
Incentive Stock Option and is intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.
2.23
Independent Director
means a Nonemployee Director who is (i) a nonemployee
director within the meaning of Section 16b-3 of the 1934 Act and (ii) independent as determined
under the applicable rules of the NASDAQ, as either of these definitions may be modified or
supplemented from time to time.
2.24
Misconduct
shall include commission of any act in competition with any activity of
the Company (or any Affiliate) or any act contrary or harmful to the interests of the Company (or
any Affiliate) as determined in good faith by the Administrator and shall include, without
limitation: (a) conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, (b)
violation of Company (or any Affiliate) policies, with or acting against the interests of the
Company (or any Affiliate), including employing or recruiting any present, former or future
employee of the Company (or any Affiliate), (c) misuse of any confidential, secret, privileged or
non-public information relating to the Companys (or any Affiliates) business, or (d)
participating in a hostile takeover attempt of the Company or an Affiliate. The foregoing
definition shall not be deemed to be inclusive of all acts or omissions that the Company (or any
Affiliate) may consider as Misconduct for purposes of the Plan.
2.25
NASDAQ
means The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC.
2.26
Nonemployee Director
means a Director who is not employed by the Company or an
Affiliate.
2.27
Nonqualified Stock Option
means an option to purchase Shares that is not intended to
be an Incentive Stock Option.
2.28
Option
means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option.
2.29
Participant
means an Employee, Consultant or Nonemployee Director who has an
outstanding Award.
2.30
Performance Goals
means the goal(s) (or combined goal(s)) determined by the
Administrator (in its discretion) to be applicable to a Participant with respect to an Award. As
determined by the Administrator, the Performance Goals applicable to an Award may provide for a
targeted level or levels of achievement, including without limitation goals tied to individual
objectives and/or the Companys (or a business units) return on assets, return on shareholders
equity, efficiency ratio, earnings per share, net income, or other financial measures determined in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), with or without adjustments
determined by the Administrator. The foregoing definition shall not be deemed to be inclusive of
all Performance Goals for purposes of this Plan. The Performance Goals may differ from Participant
to Participant and from Award to Award.
2.31
Restricted Stock Units
means an Award granted to a Participant pursuant to Section 8
of the Plan that entitles the Participant to receive a prescribed number of Shares, or the
equivalent value in cash, upon achievement of Performance Goals associated with such Award. The
Participants Award Agreement shall specify whether the Restricted Stock Units will be settled in
Shares or cash.
2.32
Period of Restriction
means the period during which Shares of Restricted Stock are
subject to restrictions that subject the Shares to a substantial risk of forfeiture. As provided
in Section 7, such restrictions may be based on the passage of time in which case the restrictions
may lapse over the Period of Restriction, the achievement of Performance Goals, or the occurrence
of other events as determined by the Administrator, in its discretion.
2.33
Plan
means this IXYS Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, as set forth in this
instrument and as hereafter amended from time to time.
2.34
Restricted Stock
means an Award granted to a Participant pursuant to Section 7. An
Award of Restricted Stock constitutes a transfer of ownership of Shares to a Participant from the
Company subject to restrictions against transferability, assignment, and hypothecation. Under the
terms of the Award, the restrictions against transferability are removed when the Participant has
met the specified vesting requirement. Vesting can be based on continued employment or service
over a stated service period, or on the attainment of specified Performance Goals. If employment
or service is terminated prior to vesting, the unvested restricted stock reverts back to the
Company.
2.35
Rule 16b-3
means the rule so designated promulgated under Section 16 of the 1934
Act, and any future rule or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such rule.
2.36
SEC
means the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.
2.37
Section 16 Person
means a person who, with respect to the Shares, is subject to
Section 16 of the 1934 Act.
2.38
Shares
means shares of common stock of the Company.
2.39
Stock Appreciation Right
or
SAR
means an Award granted to a Participant
pursuant to Section 6. Upon exercise, a SAR gives a Participant a right to receive a payment in
cash, or the equivalent value in Shares, equal to the difference between the Fair Market Value of
the
Shares on the exercise date and the Exercise Price. Both the number of SARs and the Exercise Price
are determined on the Grant Date. For example, assume a Participant is granted 100 SARs at an
Exercise Price of $10 and the award agreement specifies that the SARs will be settled in Shares.
Also assume that the SARs are exercised when the underlying Shares have a Fair Market Value of $20
per Share. Upon exercise of the SAR, the Participant is entitled to receive 50 Shares
[(($20-$10)*100)/$20].
2.40
Subsidiary
means any corporation, LLC or partnership (collectively referred to as
Entities) in an unbroken chain of Entities beginning with the Company if each of the Entities
other than the last Entity in the unbroken chain then owns fifty percent (50%) or more of the total
combined voting power in one of the other Entities in such chain.
SECTION 3
ADMINISTRATION
3.1
The Administrator
. The Administrator, if not the Board of Directors, shall be
appointed by the Board of Directors from time to time. Grants of authority in a committee charter
shall be deemed appointment.
3.2
Authority of the Administrator
. It shall be the duty of the Administrator to
administer the Plan in accordance with the Plans provisions and in accordance with Applicable Law.
The Administrator, if the Board of Directors or a Committee, shall have all powers and discretion
necessary or appropriate to administer the Plan and to control its operation, including, but not
limited to, the following: (a) which Employees, Consultants and Directors shall be granted Awards;
(b) the terms and conditions of the Awards at initial grant and any subsequent revisions or changes
to the terms and conditions of Awards, including, but not limited to, changes to, or removal of
restrictions on, outstanding Awards relating to vesting, Period of Restriction or exercisability
periods, (c) interpretation of the Plan, (d) adoption of rules for the administration,
interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and (e) interpretation,
amendment or revocation of any such rules.
3.3
Decisions Binding
. All determinations and decisions made by the Administrator shall be
final, conclusive and binding on all persons, and shall be given the maximum deference permitted by
Applicable Law.
SECTION 4
SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN
4.1
Number of Shares
. Subject to adjustment, as provided in Section 4.3, the total number
of Shares initially available for grant under the Plan shall be six hundred thousand (600,000).
Shares granted under the Plan may be authorized but unissued Shares or reacquired Shares bought on
the market or otherwise. Awards settled in cash shall not count against the limitation set forth
in this Section 4.1.
4.2
Reversion of Shares to the Plan
. If any Award made under the Plan expires, or is
forfeited or cancelled, the Shares underlying such Awards shall become available for future Awards
under the Plan.
4.3
Adjustments in Awards and Authorized Shares
. The number of Shares covered by the Plan,
each outstanding Award, and the per Share exercise price of each such Award, shall be
proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of common
stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization, spin-off, combination,
reclassification, the payment of a stock dividend on the common stock or any other increase or
decrease in the number of such Shares of common stock effected without receipt of consideration by
the Company; provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall
not be deemed to have been effected without receipt of consideration. Such adjustment shall be
made by the Administrator whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and
conclusive. Except as expressly provided herein, no issue by the Company of Shares of stock of any
class, or securities convertible into Shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment
by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares of common stock
subject to an Option.
4.4
Legal Compliance
. Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the making or exercise of an
Award unless the exercise of Options and rights and the issuance and delivery of Shares shall
comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the 1934 Act and other Applicable Law, and
shall be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such
compliance. Any Award made in violation hereof shall be null and void.
4.5
Investment Representations
. As a condition to the exercise of an Option or other right,
the Company may require the person exercising such Option or right to represent and warrant at the
time of exercise that the Shares are being acquired only for investment and without any present
intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a
representation is required.
SECTION 5
STOCK OPTIONS
The provisions of this Section 5 are applicable to Options granted to Employees, Consultants
and Nonemployee Directors. Such Participants shall also be eligible to receive other types of
Awards as set forth in the Plan.
5.1
Grant of Options
. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Options may be
granted at any time and from time to time as determined by the Administrator in its discretion.
The Administrator may grant Incentive Stock Options, Nonqualified Stock Options, or a combination
thereof, and the Administrator, in its discretion and subject to Sections 4.1, shall determine the
number of Shares subject to each Option.
5.2
Award Agreement
. Each Option shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall
specify the Exercise Price, the expiration date of the Option, the number of Shares to which the
Option pertains, any conditions to exercise the Option, and such other terms and conditions as the
Administrator, in its discretion, shall determine. The Award Agreement shall also specify whether
the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option.
5.3
Exercise Price
. The Administrator shall determine the Exercise Price for each Option
subject to the provisions of this Section 5.3.
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5.3.1
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Nonqualified Stock Options
. In the case of a Nonqualified Stock Option, the per
Share exercise price shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of
a Share on the Grant Date, as determined by the Administrator.
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5.3.2
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Incentive Stock Options
. The grant of Incentive Stock Options shall be subject
to the following limitations:
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(a) The Exercise Price of an Incentive Stock Option shall be not less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date; provided, however, that if on the
Grant Date, the Employee (together with persons whose stock ownership is attributed to the Employee
pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined
voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Exercise Price
shall be not less than one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on
the Grant Date;
(b) Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to persons who are, as of the Grant Date,
Employees of the Company or a Subsidiary, and may not be granted to Consultants or Nonemployee
Directors.
(c) To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which
Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by the Participant during any calendar
year (under all plans of the Company and any parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000, the Options to
acquire Shares in excess of such amount shall be treated as Nonqualified Stock Options. For
purposes of this Section 5.3.2(c), Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the order
in which they were granted. For purposes of this limitation, the Fair Market Value of the Shares
shall be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted; and
(d) In the event of a Participants change of status from Employee to Consultant or
Nonemployee Director, an Incentive Stock Option held by the Participant shall cease to be treated
as an Incentive Stock Option and shall be treated for tax purposes as a Nonqualified Stock Option
three (3) months and one (1) day following such change of status.
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5.3.3
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Substitute Options
. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2,
in the event that the Company or an Affiliate consummates a transaction described in Section 424(a)
of the Code (e.g., the acquisition of property or stock from an unrelated corporation), persons who
become Employees, Directors or Consultants on account of such transaction may be granted Options in
substitution for options granted by their former employer, and such Options may be granted with an
Exercise Price less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date; provided, however, the
grant of such substitute Option shall not constitute a modification as defined in Code Section
424(h)(3) and the applicable Treasury regulations.
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5.4
Exercise of Options
. Options granted under the Plan shall be exercisable at such times
and be subject to such restrictions as set forth in the Award Agreement and conditions as the
Administrator shall determine in its discretion. Except as set forth in Section 9.1, in all cases
involving termination of Continuous Status as an Employee, Director or Consultant (including, but
not limited to, the reasons described in subsections (c), (d), (e) and (f) of Section 5.5.1), such
Option shall be exercisable only to the extent the Participant was entitled to exercise it at the
date of such termination.
5.5
Expiration of Options
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5.5.1
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Expiration Dates
. Unless otherwise specified in the Award Agreement, but in any
event no later than ten (10) years from the Grant Date, each Option shall terminate no later than
the first to occur of the following events:
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(a)
Date in Award Agreement
. The date for termination of the Option set forth in the
written Award Agreement;
(b)
Termination of Continuous Status as Employee, Director or Consultant
. The last
day of the three (3)-month period following the date the Participant ceases his/her/its Continuous
Status as an Employee, Director or Consultant (other than termination for a reason described in
subsections (c), (d), (e), or (f) below).
(c)
Misconduct
. In the event a Participants Continuous Status as an Employee,
Director or Consultant terminates because the Participant has performed an act of Misconduct as
determined by the Administrator, all unexercised Options held by such Participant shall expire five
(5) business days following Participants receipt of written notice from the Company of
Participants termination due to Misconduct; provided, however, that the Administrator may, in its
sole discretion, prior to the expiration of the five (5) day period, reinstate the Options by
giving written notice of such reinstatement to Participant. In the event of such reinstatement,
the Participant may exercise the Option only to such extent, for such time, and upon such terms and
conditions as if the Participant had ceased to be employed by or affiliated with the Company or a
Subsidiary upon the date of such termination for a reason other than Misconduct, disability or
death;
(d)
Disability
. In the event that a Participants Continuous Status as an Employee,
Director or Consultant terminates as a result of the Participants Disability, the Participant may
exercise his or her Option at any time within twelve (12) months from the date of such termination
(but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award
Agreement). If, at the date of termination, the Participant is not entitled to exercise his or her
entire Option, the Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option shall revert to the
Plan. If, after termination, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time
specified herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to
the Plan;
(e)
Death
. In the event of the death of a Participant, the Participants Option may
be exercised at any time within twelve (12) months following the date of death (but in no event
later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement), by the
Participants estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or
inheritance. If, at the time of death, the Participant was not entitled to exercise his or her
entire Option, the Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option shall immediately
revert to the Plan. If, after death, the Participants estate or a person who acquired the right to
exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance does not exercise the Option within the time
specified
herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the
Plan; or
(f)
10 Years from Grant
. An Option shall expire no more than ten (10) years from the
Grant Date; provided, however, that if an Incentive Stock Option is granted to an Employee who,
together with persons whose stock ownership is attributed to the Employee pursuant to Section
424(d) of the Code, owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all
classes of the stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, such Incentive Stock Option may not
be exercised after the expiration of five (5) years from the Grant Date.
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5.5.2
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Administrator Discretion
. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Administrator may,
after an Option is granted, extend the exercise period that an Option is exercisable following a
Participants termination of Continuous Service (recognizing in some such circumstances the Options
would cease to be Incentive Stock Options); provided, however, in no event may any such extension
extend beyond the stated expiration date of the Option.
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5.6
No Re-Pricing Without Shareholder Approval
. Except as provided in Section 4.3, in no
event may the Administrator directly or indirectly reduce the exercise price of an Option after it
has been granted without the approval of a majority of the shareholders eligible to vote.
5.7
Exercise and Payment
. Options shall be exercised by the Participants delivery of a
written notice of exercise to the Secretary of the Company (or its designee), setting forth the
number of Shares with respect to which the Option is to be exercised, accompanied by full payment
for the Shares and payment of any additional amount that the Administrator specifies is necessary
for the Company to pay any required withholding taxes in accordance with Section 11.
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5.7.1
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Form of Consideration
. Upon the exercise of any Option, the Exercise Price
shall be payable to the Company in full in cash or its equivalent. The Administrator, in its
discretion, also may permit the exercise of Options and same-day sale of related Shares, or
exercise by tendering previously acquired Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value at the time
of exercise equal to the total Exercise Price, or by any other means which the Administrator, in
its discretion, determines to provide legal consideration for the Shares, and to be consistent with
the purposes of the Plan. The Administrator, in its discretion, may also permit a net issuance
of any Option, where the term net issuance means the issuance of a number of Shares (rounded down
to the nearest whole number of Shares) that is equivalent in value to the difference between the
fair market value of the underlying stock on the exercise date, less the exercise price and minimum
tax withholding. Such discretion may be exercised by the Administrator either in the Award
Agreement or at any other time.
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Delivery of Shares
. As soon as practicable after receipt of a written
notification of exercise and full payment for the Shares purchased and taxes required to be
withheld, the Company shall deliver to the Participant (or the Participants designated broker),
Share certificates (which may be in book entry form) representing such Shares.
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SECTION 6
STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
6.1
Grant of SARs
. Subject to the terms of the Plan, a SAR may be granted to Employees,
Consultants and Nonemployee Directors at any time and from time to time as shall be determined by
the Administrator.
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Number of Shares
. The Administrator shall have complete discretion to determine
the number of SARs granted to any Participant.
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Exercise Price and Other Terms
. The Administrator, subject to the provisions of
the Plan, shall have discretion to determine the terms and conditions of SARs granted under the
Plan, including whether upon exercise the SARs will be settled in Shares or cash, which must be
determined at the time of grant and set forth in the Award Agreement. However, the Exercise Price
of a SAR shall be not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on
the Grant Date.
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6.2
Exercise of SARs
. SARs granted under the Plan shall be exercisable at such times and
be subject to such restrictions as set forth in the Award Agreement and conditions as the
Administrator shall determine in its discretion.
6.3
SAR Agreement
. Each SAR grant shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall
specify the Exercise Price, the term of the SAR, the conditions of exercise and such other terms
and conditions as the Administrator shall determine.
6.4
Expiration of SARs
. A SAR granted under the Plan shall expire upon the date determined
by the Administrator in its discretion as set forth in the Award Agreement, or otherwise pursuant
to the provisions relating to the expiration of Options as set forth in Section 5.5.
6.5
No Re-Pricing Without Shareholder Approval
. Except as provided in Section 4.3, in no
event may the Administrator directly or indirectly reduce the exercise price of a SAR after it has
been granted without the approval of a majority of the shareholders eligible to vote.
6.6
Payment of SAR Amount
. Upon exercise of a SAR, a Participant shall be entitled to
receive (whichever is specified in the Award Agreement) from the Company either (a) a cash payment
in an amount equal to (x) the difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of
exercise and the SAR Exercise Price, multiplied by (y) the number of Shares with respect to which
the SAR is exercised, or (b) a number of Shares by dividing such cash amount by the Fair Market
Value of a Share on the exercise date. If the Administrator designates in the Award Agreement that
the SAR will be settled in cash, upon Participants exercise of the SAR the Company shall make a
cash payment to Participant as soon as reasonably practicable.
SECTION 7
RESTRICTED STOCK
7.1
Grant of Restricted Stock
. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the
Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Shares of Restricted Stock to
Employees, Directors and Consultants in such amounts as the Administrator, in its discretion, shall
determine. However, the award of Restricted Stock under this Section 7 is subject to the
Full-Value Award Limitation, as described in Section 2.20. The Administrator shall determine the
number of Shares to be granted to each Participant and the purchase price, if any, to be paid by
the Participant for such Shares. At the discretion of the Administrator, such purchase price may
be paid by Participant with cash or through services rendered.
7.2
Restricted Stock Agreement
. Each Award of Restricted Stock shall be evidenced by an
Award Agreement that shall specify the Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, and
such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its discretion, shall determine. Unless
the Administrator determines otherwise, Shares of Restricted Stock shall be held by the Company as
escrow agent until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.
7.3
Transferability
. Except as provided in this Section 7, Shares of Restricted Stock may
not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated until
expiration of the applicable Period of Restriction.
7.4
Other Restrictions
. The Administrator, in its discretion, may impose such other
restrictions on Shares of Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate, in accordance
with this Section 7.4, including, without limitation, provisions relating to expiration of
restrictions.
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General Restrictions
. The Administrator may set restrictions based upon the
achievement of specific Performance Goals (Company-wide, business unit, or individual), or any
other basis determined by the Administrator in its discretion.
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Section 162(m) Performance Restrictions
. For purposes of qualifying grants of
Restricted Stock as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code, the
Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions based upon the achievement of Performance
Goals. The Performance Goals shall be set by the Administrator on or before the latest date
permissible to enable the Restricted Stock to qualify as performance-based compensation under
Section 162(m) of the Code. In granting Restricted Stock which is intended to qualify under
Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator shall follow any procedures determined by it from
time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Restricted Stock under
Section 162(m) of the Code (e.g., in determining the Performance Goals).
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7.4.3
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Legend on Certificates
. The Administrator, in its discretion, may place a
legend or legends on the certificates representing Restricted Stock to give appropriate notice of
such restrictions.
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7.5
Removal of Restrictions
. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 7, Shares of
Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan shall be released from
escrow as soon as practicable after expiration of the Period of Restriction. After the restrictions
have lapsed, the Participant shall be entitled to have any legend or legends under Section 7.4.3
removed from his or her Share certificate, and the Shares shall be freely transferable by the
Participant, subject to Applicable Law.
7.6
Voting Rights
. During the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of
Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares,
unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.
7.7
Dividends and Other Distributions
. During the Period of Restriction, Participants
holding Shares of Restricted Stock shall be entitled to receive all dividends and other
distributions paid with respect to such Shares unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.
If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares shall be subject to the same
restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect
to which they were paid.
7.8
Return of Restricted Stock to Company
. On the date that any forfeiture event set forth
in the Award Agreement occurs, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed shall
revert to the Company and again shall become available for grant under the Plan. Such reverted
Restricted Stock shall credit the Full-Value Award Limitation.
SECTION 8
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
8.1
Grant of Restricted Stock Units
. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan,
Restricted Stock Units may be granted to Employees, Consultants and Nonemployee Directors at any
time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Administrator in its discretion.
However, the award of Restricted Stock Units under this Section 8 is subject to the Full-Value
Award Limitation, as described in Section 2.20.
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8.1.1
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Number of Units
. The Administrator will have complete discretion in determining
the number of Restricted Stock Units granted to any Participant, subject to the limitations in
Sections 4.1.
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8.1.2
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Value of Restricted Stock Units
. Each Performance Unit shall have a value equal
to the Fair Market Value of one Share.
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8.2
Performance Goals and Other Terms
. The Administrator will set Performance Goals or
other vesting provisions, including, without limitation, time-based vesting provisions, in its
discretion which, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number
Restricted Stock Units that are converted into Shares or into the equivalent value of cash that
shall be paid to Participants. The time period during which the Performance Goals or other vesting
provisions must be met will be called the Performance Period. Each Award of Restricted Stock
Units will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Performance Period, and such
other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its discretion, will determine. The
Administrator may set Performance Goals based upon the achievement of Company-wide or Individual
Objectives or any other basis determined by the Administrator in its discretion.
8.3
Earning of Restricted Stock Units
. After the applicable Performance Period has ended,
the holder of Restricted Stock Units will be entitled to receive a payment based on the number of
Restricted Stock Units earned by the Participant over the Performance Period, to be determined
as a function of the extent to which the corresponding Performance Goals or other vesting
provisions have been achieved.
8.4
Form and Timing of Payment of Restricted Stock Units
. Each Award Agreement of
Restricted Stock Units shall specify the form of payment, which may be in the form of Shares or in
cash. Payment with respect to earned Restricted Stock Units shall be made as soon as reasonably
practical (an in no event more than two and one-half months) after the expiration of the
Performance Period.
8.5
Cancellation of Restricted Stock Units
. On the date that any forfeiture event set
forth in the Award Agreement occurs, all unearned or unvested Restricted Stock Units will revert to
the Company, and again will be available for grant under the Plan. Such reverted Restricted Stock
Units shall credit the Full-Value Award Limitation.
SECTION 9
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1
Change In Control
. Unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, in the event of a
Change in Control, unless an Award is assumed or substituted by the successor corporation, then (i)
such Awards shall become fully exercisable during the ten (10) day period immediately prior to the
Change in Control, whether or not otherwise then exercisable and (ii) all restrictions and
conditions on any Award then outstanding shall lapse as of the date of the Change in Control.
Unless an Award is assumed or substituted by the successor corporation, such Award shall terminate
and shall no longer be exercisable immediately upon the Change in Control, Participant shall be
provided written notification of whether Options granted under the Plan will be assumed,
substituted or shall become fully exercisable no later than ten (10) days prior to the Change in
Control date.
9.2
Dissolution or Liquidation
. In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of
the Company, the Administrator shall notify each Participant as soon as practicable prior to the
effective date of such proposed transaction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this Plan or in any Award Agreement, the Participant shall have the right to exercise his or her
Award for a period of not less than ten (10) days immediately prior to such dissolution or
transaction as to all of the Shares covered thereby, including Shares as to which the Award would
not otherwise be exercisable.
9.3
No Effect on Employment or Service
. Nothing in the Plan shall interfere with or limit
in any way the right of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate any Participants employment or
service at any time, with or without cause. Unless otherwise provided by written contract,
employment or service with the Company or any of its Affiliates is on an at-will basis only.
Additionally, the Plan shall not confer upon any Director any right with respect to continuation of
service as a Director or nomination to serve as a Director, nor shall it interfere in any way with
any rights which such Director or the Company may have to terminate his or her directorship at any
time.
9.4
Participation
. No Employee, Consultant or Nonemployee Director shall have the
right to be selected to receive an Award under this Plan, or, having been so selected, to be
selected to receive a future Award.
9.5
Limitations on Awards
. No Participant shall be granted an Award or Awards in any
Fiscal Year in which the combined number of Shares underlying such Award(s) exceeds two hundred
thousand (200,000) Shares; provided, however, that such limitation shall be adjusted
proportionately in connection with any change in the Companys capitalization as described in
Section 4.3.
9.6
Successors
. All obligations of the Company under the Plan, with respect to Awards
granted hereunder, shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such
successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation or, otherwise, sale
or disposition of all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company.
9.7
Beneficiary Designations
. If permitted by the Administrator, a Participant under the
Plan may name a beneficiary or beneficiaries to whom any vested but unpaid Award shall be paid in
the event of the Participants death. Each such designation shall revoke all prior designations by
the Participant and shall be effective only if given in a form and manner acceptable to the
Administrator. In the absence of any such designation, any vested benefits remaining unpaid at the
Participants death shall be paid to the Participants estate and, subject to the terms of the Plan
and of the applicable Award Agreement, any unexercised vested Award may be exercised by the
administrator or executor of the Participants estate.
9.8
Limited Transferability of Awards
. No Award granted under the Plan may be sold,
transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated, other than by will or by
the laws of descent and distribution. All rights with respect to an Award granted to a Participant
shall be available during his or her lifetime only to the Participant. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Participant may, in a manner specified by the Administrator, (a) transfer a
Nonqualified Stock Option to a Participants spouse, former spouse or dependent pursuant to a
court-approved domestic relations order which relates to the provision of child support, alimony
payments or marital property rights and (b) transfer a Nonqualified Stock Option or Restricted
Stock by bona fide gift and not for any consideration to (i) a member or members of the
Participants immediate family, (ii) a trust established for the exclusive benefit of the
Participant and/or member(s) of the Participants immediate family, (iii) a partnership, limited
liability company of other entity whose only partners or members are the Participant and/or
member(s) of the Participants immediate family or (iv) a foundation in which the Participant an/or
member(s) of the Participants immediate family control the management of the foundations assets.
9.9
Restrictions on Share Transferability
. The Administrator may impose such restrictions
on any Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an Award as it may deem advisable, including,
but not limited to, restrictions related to applicable federal securities laws, the requirements of
any national securities exchange or system upon which Shares are then listed or traded or any blue
sky or state securities laws.
9.10
Transfers Upon a Change in Control
. In the sole and absolute discretion of the
Administrator, an Award Agreement may provide that in the event of certain Change in Control
events, which may include any or all of the Change in Control events described in Section 2.8,
Shares obtained pursuant to this Plan shall be subject to certain rights and obligations, which
include but are not limited to the following: (i) the obligation to vote all such Shares in favor
of such Change in Control transaction, whether by vote at a meeting of the Companys shareholders
or by written consent of such shareholders; (ii) the obligation to sell or exchange all such Shares
and all rights to acquire Shares, under this Plan pursuant to the terms and conditions of such
Change in Control transaction; (iii) the right to transfer less than all but not all of such Shares
pursuant to the terms and conditions of such Change in Control transaction, and (iv) the obligation
to execute all documents and take any other action reasonably requested by the Company to
facilitate the consummation of such Change in Control transaction.
9.11
Performance-Based Awards
. Each agreement for the grant of Restricted Stock Units or
other performance-based awards shall specify the number of Shares or Units underlying the Award,
the Performance Period and the Performance Goals (each as defined below), and each agreement for
the grant of any other award that the Administrator determines to make subject to a Performance
Goal similarly shall specify the applicable number of shares of Common Stock, the period for
measuring performance and the Performance Goal. As used herein, Performance Goals means
performance goals specified in the agreement for a Performance Unit Award, or for any other Award
which the Administrator determines to make subject to Performance Goals, upon which the vesting or
settlement of such award is conditioned and Performance Period means the period of time specified
in an agreement over which Restricted Stock Units, or another Award which the Administrator
determines to make subject to a Performance Goal, are to be earned. Each agreement for a
performance-based Award shall specify in respect of a Performance Goal the minimum level of
performance below which no payment will be made, shall describe the method of determining the
amount of any payment to be made if performance is at or above the minimum acceptable level, but
falls short of full achievement of the Performance Goal, and shall specify the maximum percentage
payout under the agreement.
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9.11.1
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Performance Goals for Covered Employees
. The Performance Goals for Restricted
Stock Units and any other performance-based award granted to a Covered Employee, if deemed
appropriate by the Administrator, shall be objective and shall otherwise meet the requirements of
Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code, and shall be based upon one or more of the following
performance-based business criteria, either on a business unit or Company-specific basis or in
comparison with peer group performance: revenue, operating income, operating cash flows, return on
net assets, return on assets, return on equity, return on capital, asset turnover, total
stockholder return, net income, pre-tax income, gross margin, profit margin, net income margin,
cash flow, book value, earnings per share, earnings growth, EBIT, EBITDA. Achievement of any such
Performance Goal shall be measured over a period of years not to exceed ten (10) as specified by
the Administrator in the agreement for the performance-based Award. No business criterion other
than those named above in this Section 9.11.1 may be used in establishing the Performance Goal for
an award to a Covered Employee under this Section 9.11. For each such award relating to a Covered
Employee, the Administrator shall establish the targeted level or levels of performance for each
such business criterion. The Administrator may, in its discretion, reduce the amount of a payout
otherwise to be made in connection with an award under this Section 9.11, but may not exercise
discretion to increase such amount, and the Administrator may consider other performance criteria
in exercising such discretion. All determinations by the Administrator as to the achievement of
Performance Goals under this
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Section 9.11 shall be made in writing. The Administrator may not delegate any responsibility
under this Section 9.11. As used herein, Covered Employee shall mean, with respect to any grant
of an award, an executive of the Company or any Subsidiary who is a member of the executive
compensation group under the Companys compensation practices (not necessarily an executive
officer) whom the Administrator deems may be or become a covered employee as defined in Section
162(m)(3) of the Code for any year that such award may result in remuneration over $1 million which
would not be deductible under Section 162(m) of the Code but for the provisions of the Program and
any other qualified performance-based compensation plan (as defined under Section 162(m) of the
Code) of the Company; provided, however, that the Administrator may determine that a Plan
Participant has ceased to be a Covered Employee prior to the settlement of any award.
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9.11.2
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Mandatory Deferral of Income
. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may
require that one or more award agreements contain provisions which provide that, in the event
Section 162(m) of the Code, or any successor provision relating to excessive employee remuneration,
would operate to disallow a deduction by the Company with respect to all or part of any award under
the Program, a Plan Participants receipt of the benefit relating to such award that would not be
deductible by the Company shall be deferred until the next succeeding year or years in which the
Plan Participants remuneration does not exceed the limit set forth in such provisions of the Code;
provided, however, that such deferral does not violate Code Section 409A.
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SECTION 10
AMENDMENT, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION
10.1
Amendment, Suspension, or Termination
. Except as provided in Section 10.2, the Board,
in its sole discretion, may amend, suspend or terminate the Plan, or any part thereof, at any time
and for any reason. The amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan shall not, without the
consent of the Participant, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Award theretofore
granted to such Participant. No Award may be granted during any period of suspension or after
termination of the Plan.
10.2
No Amendment without Shareholder Approval
. The Company shall obtain shareholder
approval of any material Plan amendment (including but not limited to any provision to reduce the
exercise or purchase price of any outstanding Options or other Awards after the Grant Date (other
than for adjustments made pursuant Section 4.3), or to cancel and re-grant Options or other rights
at a lower exercise price), to the extent required to comply with the rules of the NASDAQ, the
Exchange Act, Section 422 of the Code, or other Applicable Law.
10.3
Plan Effective Date and Duration of Awards
. The Plan shall be effective as of the
Plan Adoption Date subject to the shareholders of the Company approving the Plan by the required
vote), subject to Sections 10.1 and 10.2 (regarding the Boards right to amend or terminate the
Plan), and shall remain in effect thereafter. If the shareholders of the Company do not approve
the Plan by the required vote within twelve months of the Plan Adoption Date, all Awards granted
under this Plan, and this Plan in its entirety, shall immediately terminate. However, without
further shareholder approval, no Award may be granted under the Plan more than ten (10) years after
the Plan Adoption Date.
SECTION 11
TAX WITHHOLDING
11.1
Withholding Requirements
. Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an
Award (or exercise thereof) or the release of Shares from escrow arrangements or removal of
legends, the Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a
Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy federal, state, and local
taxes (including the Participants FICA obligation) required to be withheld with respect to such
Award (or exercise thereof).
11.2
Withholding Arrangements
. The Administrator, in its discretion and pursuant to such
procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit a Participant to satisfy such tax
withholding obligation, in whole or in part by (a) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise
deliverable Shares or (b) delivering to the Company already-owned Shares having a Fair Market Value
equal to the minimum amount required to be withheld. The amount of the withholding requirement
shall be deemed to include any amount which the Administrator agrees may be withheld at the time
the election is made; provided, however, in the case Shares are withheld by the Company to satisfy
the tax withholding that would otherwise by issued to the Participant, the amount of such tax
withholding shall be determined by applying the statutory minimum federal, state or local income
tax rates applicable to the Participant with respect to the Award on the date that the amount of
tax to be withheld is to be determined. The Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld or
delivered shall be determined as of the date taxes are required to be withheld.
SECTION 12
LEGAL CONSTRUCTION
12.1
Liability of Company
. The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any
regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Companys counsel to be
necessary to the lawful grant or any Award or the issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall
relieve the Company, its officers, Directors and Employees of any liability in respect of the
failure to grant such Award or to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority
shall not have been obtained.
12.2
Grants Exceeding Allotted Shares
. If the Shares covered by an Award exceed, as of the
date of grant, the number of Shares, which may be issued under the Plan without additional
shareholder approval, such Award shall be void with respect to such excess Shares, unless
shareholder approval of an amendment sufficiently increasing the number of Shares subject to the
Plan is timely obtained.
12.3
Gender and Number
. Except where otherwise indicated by the context, any masculine
term used herein also shall include the feminine; the plural shall include the singular and the
singular shall include the plural.
12.4
Severability
. In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid
for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and
the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been
included.
12.5
Requirements of Law
. The granting of Awards and the issuance of Shares under the Plan
shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to such approvals by any
governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.
12.6
Governing Law
. The Plan and all Award Agreements shall be construed in accordance
with and governed by the laws of the State of California.
12.7
Captions
. Captions are provided herein for convenience only, and shall not serve as a
basis for interpretation or construction of the Plan.