New book by Larry Connors Click here Improve your trading - See how
Net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal 2010 first quarter were $7.2 million, a sequential increase of 3 percent and a year over year decrease of 25 percent. The sequential increase exceeded the previously announced guidance range and follows quarterly sequential declines in the December, 2008 and March, fiscal quarters. The sequential decline in the two previous quarters reflects the worldwide fall in demand for end products as a result of the global economic crisis. On February 18, the Company sold its universal remote control and secured transaction processor businesses. In accordance with FASB No. 144, the comparative financial statements for its first fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2008 have been restated to reflect these sold businesses as discontinued operations.
GAAP net income for the fiscal first quarter ended June 27, was $0.4 million, or 2 cents per share, as compared to GAAP net income of $12.1 million in the previous fiscal quarter, or 71 cents per share. Net income for the fiscal 2010 first quarter includes a credit to other income of $1.0 million, or 6 cents per share, reflecting the sale and assignment to a third party of five patents and their associated intellectual property rights. Net income for the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended March 31, included a gain on sale of the two businesses of $21.6 million, partially offset by certain special and one-time charges of $3.5 million. The GAAP net income for Q1 fiscal 2010 compares to a GAAP net loss of $1.7 million for the first quarter fiscal 2009 which included special charges of $0.6 million reflecting costs associated with consolidation and manufacturing outsource activities.
"Our opening quarter of the 2010 fiscal year highlighted profitability, sequential sales growth, increased cash and a positive book-to-bill ratio. Following the sale of the businesses in February, we have revitalized the company making it leaner with a significantly lower breakeven sales level. Coupled with a laser-focus on our new product development and our esteemed industry brand from 35 years of microcontroller history, we believe we are well positioned as the global economy recovers," said Darin G. Billerbeck, Zilog's president and chief executive officer.
"While the current global economy continues to pose challenges and uncertainties, we are excited by our continued development of solutions for power management and sensing applications including the use of wireless. We are also energized by our recently announced 3.3 volt Serial Communications Controller product, which extends further power saving capabilities to customers who have long been pleased with our classic SCC portfolio," stated Billerbeck.
The company reported cash, cash equivalents and long-term investments of $34.7 million at June 27, compared to $33.3 million at March 31. Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $2.0 million for the fiscal 2010 first quarter, as compared to $1.4 million for the first quarter in the prior fiscal year and net cash used in continuing operating activities of $8.1 million in the prior fiscal quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, as defined below, was positive $0.7 million for the fiscal 2010 first quarter, as compared to negative $2.2 million in the first fiscal quarter a year ago and negative $1.5 million in the prior fiscal quarter.
"In our first fiscal quarter, we generated positive adjusted EBITDA and positive net income including the sale and assignment of certain patent rights. As the market rapidly deteriorated after September 2008, our quick and decisive actions to sell two businesses and resize our core business resulted in a significantly lower Adjusted EBITDA breakeven sales level, including a 25 percent sequential reduction this quarter," said Perry J. Grace, Zilog's executive vice President and chief financial officer.
"We have continued to diligently manage our working capital, resulting in a fiscal Q1 increase in cash, cash equivalents and long term investments of $1.4 million and an expectation of a further increase again this quarter. In addition, our balance sheet strength allows us to better determine our strategic options as we move forward, regardless of the direction the global economy may take," stated Grace.
The Company expects net sales for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ending September 26, to be consistent with or up to 5 percent higher than the fiscal quarter ended June 27. Additionally, the Company expects cash, cash equivalents and long-term investments to be approximately $36 million to $37 million at September 26. This includes $1.0 million in cash received in July, for the patent sale and assignment and the expected receipt in August, of $1.55 million or 50 percent of the escrow funds from the February sale of the two businesses.
((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))
More News:
Market Updates |
Stock Alerts |
All Trading News |
Stock Index
About TradingMarkets | Contact | Advertise | Careers | Link to Us | Site Map | Help | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Return Policy | Testimonials | Feedback
The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or currencies customers should buy or sell for themselves. The analysts and employees or affiliates of Company may hold positions in the stocks, currencies or industries discussed here. You understand and acknowledge that there is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities and/or currencies. The Company, the authors, the publisher, and all affiliates of Company assume no responsibility or liability for your trading and investment results. Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice.
It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable or that they will not result in losses. Past results of any individual trader or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns by that trader or system, and are not indicative of future returns which be realized by you. In addition, the indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features of Company's products (collectively, the "Information") are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Examples presented on Company's website are for educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any order to buy or sell. Accordingly, you should not rely solely on the Information in making any investment. Rather, you should use the Information only as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments. You should always check with your licensed financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the suitability of any investment.
HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING AND MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY BROKERAGE AND OTHER SLIPPAGE FEES. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
The Connors Group, Inc.
10 Exchange Place, Suite 1800
Jersey City, NJ 07302
© Copyright 2009 The Connors Group, Inc.
